Iowa State Bystander

Friday, May 9, 1902

Des Moines, Iowa

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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FITTEN AND LOUST. ROOM 805 MANQUARTT BLOCK, IOWA 'PHONE' 869. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORKSHIP UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. One year. $1.50 Mix in miths. 75 Three mouths. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post, flice order, mosey order, express or draft, to the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember We will not return rejcted manuscript, un- less accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Mrs. Martha Bass is sick this week. Judge C. P. Holmes, the beloved judge of this district, is dangerously ill at his home on Seventh street. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. All members of the Chairtable Aid Society are requested to meet with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, Saturday, April 10, promptly at 3:00 p. m. Miss Ora Shaffer gave a birthday party last Monday night at her home. About forty of her young friends were present to spend the evening. There will be two of our East Side students to graduate from the High School, but none from the West Side. Miss Nettie Wilkerson and Mr. Bert Clark are the East Side students. Don't forget to give me a call Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath Rooms, 320 West Third street. Bath rooms open until 12 on Sundays. Mr. Ross, formerly an Iowa man but now of Buffalo, N. Y., is in our city visiting old acquaintance and meeting new ones. He use to be a democrat when here, we don't know what he is now. By request the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rev. Horace S. Graves, will preach Sunday evening from the following subject: "Have the Gates of Death been Opened Unto You?" Job. Subject Sunday morning: "The Influence and Power of Revivals." There will be given May 15, 1902, a drama play, for the benefit of the Corinthian Baptist Church. Supper will be served after the play. Admission 10 cents. Come one, come all and have a hearty laugh. MRS. E. J. BUITS MRS. F. WASHINGTON MR. NORMAN A. POWELL Les Blagburn left Monday morning for Denver, Colo., where he has accepted a lucrative position with one of the leading drug stores of that city. Mr. Blagburn has had several years of experience in a drug store, and we feel confident that he will give his employer good service. Rev. T. L. Griffin is expecting his family here this week to stay. The reverend will no doubt be glad, because he has boarded ever since he came last January. He will now go to housekeeping and can be of more service to his church. The reverend is an able young minister. CARD OF THANKS We the relativas of our beloved sister and mother, Mrs. Georgia Morgan, extend our thanks to the many friends who lend such kind aid to us during the sickness and death of Mrs. Morgan. The H. B. S. meet with Mrs. Palmer. A large membership was present, after a pleasant business session Mrs. Warick read a selection from Long-fellow. Mrs. Waricks will be hostess May 15, when the following program will be rendered: Quotations from Pope, members; Life of Alexander Pope, Mrs. Watkins; Selections from essay on man, Mrs. Wilburn; A comparison of Pope and Dryden, Mrs Denney; Oracle, Mesdames Palmer and Graves; Critic, Mrs. Holt. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1061 (Office) MUTUAL RHONE 460 Miles' Drug Store Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Subscribe for Bystander. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. The Colored Republican League was prevented from carrying out their program last Monday evening, owing to the heavy rain. It will be carried out next Monday evening the same, except Mrs. Dr. Edwards will read a paper on the action of the club women in Los Angeles. All are invited to come out early. Kenneth Hamilton's Dancing Club is making great preparations for its 8th bi-monthly ball, on May 14th, at the Gyceling hall. It will perhaps be the sweetest and most refined ball ever given in our city. Many costumes will be rich and new. Mr. Hamilton deserves much credit for the method he issues his invitations, as only certa'n class can gain admission. There will be several out of the city present. The Silver Star Club was given a reception at the A. M. E. church last night by the president, Mrs. W. T. Buckuer, as a token of esteem for assisting in raising money for that church. The following program was was rendered: Open remarks, Rev. H. S. Graves; Paper, H. R. Wright Soprano Solo, Mrs. J. H. Shepard Paper, Mrs. Dixon; Solo, Miss Maguire Fields: Recitation, Mrs. W. T. Buckner. Mr. J. C. Perry was master of ceremonies. Refreshments were served. There will be a low rate excursion to Texas points via M. K. & T. R'y, May 20th' 1902. Just a little more than half rate. Tickets bear favorable limit and stopover privileges. The M. K. & T. R'y. is the best line and official route to the new colony at Geraldine, Archer county, Texas. Show this to the nearest railroad agent and tell him that's the way you want to go. 5-0 OBITUARY. Mrs. Morgan Laid to Rest. The sudden illness and quick death of Mrs. Georgia Morgan taken away one of our well known and beloved young women. She died last Saturday at the Methodist hospital, where she went to have an operation performed for a tumor. Mrs. Georgia Morgan, lately known as Georgia Jones, was born in Howard county, Missouri in 1864, came to Iowa in the spring of 1875, was married to Wm. Morgan Oct 4, 1883. To this union as son, Willie, was born March 19, 1885. She leaves to mourn her death a son, Willie Morgan, four brothers, Rev. Henry and Howard McCraven of Des Moines; Rev. J. S. McCraven of Fayette, Mo., James Bentley of Webster City, and two sisters, Mrs. Johnson Robinson of Des Moines and Mrs. John Giles of Howard county, Mo., beside a host of friends. She was a devoted member of the A. M. E. church, always willing to work for Christ's cause. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Graves, assisted by T. L. Griffin and Rev. Phelps, last Monday at 3 o'clock. It was a very sad funeral, as nearly all in the church shed tears. There were many flowers, reaths, etc. We in common with many other friends extend our sympathy and condolence to the relatives. HOMESEEKERS VIA WABASB. On March 4th and 18th, April 1st and 15th, May 6th and 20th, the Wabash will sell Homeeases 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, Iowa. SHE DID NOT RECLAIM THE COIN. Though Given the Opportunity, Mrs. Stanford Did Not Resent. Those who "pass the plate" in country churches are not often regaled 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 incognito. They happened to be in Bloomington, Ind., one Sunday, and pursuant to their usual custom went to church. They attended the Christian church of Bloomington, then 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. If he will pass up after the services we will be glad to allow him to exchange it for the amount he intended to give." It is, of course, needless to say that Mrs. Stanford did not take advantage of the opportunity. COLORED WOMEN'S CLUB RULED OUT. The National Federation of Woman's Club of America, now holding its biennial meeting in Los Angles, Cal., has this week voted to practically exclude all the colored Woman's clubs from membership. They called it the New York compromise, which is the medium between two extreams. talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. McNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Roblosn of Lyons assisted Rev. Searoy Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Those hot head Southern women of Georgia wanted to utterly debar them, while the loyal conservative women of Massachusetts wanted perfect equality with all clubs and the universal recognition of the sister-hood of women. While it is true that there is no direct declaration of the federation, yet the amendment provides that any club which is a member of a state federation shall be eligible to membership to the general federation, if recommended by the executive board of the state federation; but when application is made to the general federation, for a club to be admitted, it must secure a unanimous vote in the committee on membership, or a two-thirds vote in the board of federation directors, if appeal is made to such board. If a club of colored women were recommended by a state federation, it still must obtain a unanimous vote in a committee, or a two-thirds vote among the directors. Those who drew this ingenious amendment anticipated that they will always be able to controle at least one third of the board of directors. The federation does not say colored women are ineligible, but elaborate machinery is set up to keep them out. The amendment as one readily sees is a compromise. We would hate to think this really represents the wish of a majority of the intelligent womee there. The noble high minded ladies are now regretting their action. Our readers well remember the Missouri compromise of 1820, the compromise before 1860, when they thought the slavery question settled. Is it possible that those women committed the same error that their fathers did fifty years ago in the light of experience. This is a question of injustice and wrong, and such question is not susceptible of any compromise, and cannot be settled until settled right. If this Woman's Federation stands for the education and broadning the sphere of woman it must not be little pigmies and say, because you are a fat woman, or because you are a little woman, or because you are a yellow, brown or black woman we wont elevate and assist you. If this is their view, short will be its life, but if it is for elevation and perfection of the American woman, if this be the ultimate object then the rule of exclusion is contradictory to its new amendment. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Mrs. Ed Carter of St. Louis is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss Jackson has returned from Keo kuk. Mr. Wm. Harrison has a returned home. Mrs. Elias Jackson and children have returned to Des Moines. The annual address was delivered to the Odd Fellows by Sev. J. H. Ferriebee Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. An entertainment was given at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the Presiding Elder, by the Stewardess Boana. The Ladies' Literary society met with the Misses Crackens Thurday evening General class and love feast was held at the A. M. E. church Friday night. "A Bunch of Rose's will be given for the benefit of the A. M. E. S. S. the third week in May. CLINTON ITEMS A small but appreciative audience gathered at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, to jisten to the lecture given by the Hone Gao. H. Woodson, on the church and its good faith. The speaker proved himself entertaining from a logical standpoint and from his numerous witticisms. Long before he had got warmed up to his subject it was observed that he was the master of his subject. It is to be regretted that more of our people were not present to hear this talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. McNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Robins n. Lyons assisted Rev. Nearay Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Mrs. McDermott of Dixon, Ill., is the guest of friends in the city. Presiding Elder J. W. Malone arrived in the city Monday eventing. He held quarterly conference Monday night at the conclusion of love feast. Rev. P. P. Taylor is spending this week with his family. The Y. P. C. society have a social Wednesday night of this week. Miss Aina Cooper is at home again after a visit with friends in Dixon. ALBIA NOTES. Miss Stormy Shuffy, niece of Mr. Geo. H Woodson, visited a few days of last week in Albia with Miss Cora Thomas. Mrs. Canrie L. Griffith and three children contemplate joining Rev. T. L. Griffith in Des Molines this week. Mr. Joe Brown, a young lawyer of this town, who gained much reputation in his profession, has moved to Des Molines. A. M. E. Sunday School gave a social in the Masonic hall Saturday evening. Miss Adline Boals of Hiteman was in town Saturday. A number of Buxton people were in town Thursday. A. M. E. church members have organized a sowing circle and stuards club Mrs. L. Jones Pres., Mrs. L. Lewis Vice Pres, and Mrs. Anna Jones, Sec. They met at the home of Mrs. A. Boman and a very enjoyable time was had. They will meet with Mrs. Silvia Butler next Tuesday. Quite a number of strangers were in town Saturday. QTTUMWA NEWS. There was a grand entertainment given at the A. M. e Church, Thursday evening, April 24, by Mr. James Hamilton, for the benefit of the church. A very excellent program was arranged by the young people, consisting of solos, recitations, papers and jubilee songs, after which there was an interesting debate which was highly appreciated by the hearers. There was a large attendance in spite of the threatening storm, and the committee cleared a neat little sum. The I. B. W. R. C. met with Mrs. Wells Fowler Friday. Marrid at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. Wells Fowler, their daughter Nell Fowler, to Mr. Charles Fullenwider, Sunday April 27. Mr. and Mrs. Fullenwider will make their home in this city for the present. The Knights of Pythias lodge No. 1 will give an entertainment and ball May 1st at Turners Hall. We wish them success. The annual baptizing was held Sunday by the members of the Second Baptist church. Several candidates were baptized. MUSCATINE NEWS. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder Malone was present and delivered three excellent sermons. Owing the inclement weather there was not as many out as usual. Four persons joined with the church Sunday evening which we a'glad to note. Rev. and Mrs. Malone will move to Keokuk the latter part of next week. Rev. Taylor is spending the week in Clinton, visiting his family. Mrs. R. C. Ousley is in Cedar Rapids on a business trip. The Cantata, "The Ten Virgins" given at the church last week was a success, socially and financially. The ladies neted $34.35. Much credit as due the young ladies as the Virgins. The Dunbar society elected Mrs. Fanno Groomes es a delegate to the Iowa Federation of Woman's Club to meet in Ottumwa in May. The trustees will give an entertainment next Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Miss Maggie Bradley of Moline is visiting at the home of Dr. Tomley. All subscribers who we the BYSTANDER will please remit as early as possible. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Rev W. H. Speese went to Yankton, S. D., Saturday to occupy the pulpit Sunday The Ladies' Improvement society met with Mrs. W. H. Speese Thursday afternoon. Mss. Fannie Pinkard went to Edengrove, Ia., after a pleasant visit with her aunt and friends. The Thimble club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. Champion. Mrs. James Washington entertained the Pleasure club Friday evening. A nice lunchroom was served and all voted a good time. Mrs. Moore of Dubuque has come to our city to oyen a chircopist shop. Mrs. Leona Miller of Willburn, Minn. is in our city for a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends. THE HAWKEYE 417 West Walnut Street. Will save you from 50c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes you buy. Will always give you a better shoe for the same money, or the same shoe for less money. Give Them a Trial. Mrs. Katherine Comely has opened a hair dressing parlor and is doing nicely. Mr. J. W. Early presched at the A. M. E church Sunday evening. Mr. E. E. Lewis occupied the pulpit at the Mt. Zion church. Mesdames W. H. Speese and J. A. Askew went to Yankton, S. D., Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dan Whidden. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idylls," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Mr. William Young who has been released on paroled by the governor of Iowa, has come to our city to reside, let all give him a helping hand. The trustees of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave an ice cream and strawberry social Friday evening, but the night was so stormy that a very few came out. The family of Mr. Fred Baker has been released from quarantine. Rev. W. A. Magget went to Ft. Dodge Wednesday in the interest of the church and returned Saturday. The A. M. E. Sunday School will give a cynere at thompson's hall Wednesday, May 21. All turn out and patronize the little ones. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Daniel Whidden, which occurred in Yankton, S. D., Sundrp, where she went several weeks ago, in the hope of regaining *er* health; her death was not unexpected. Mr. and Mrs. Whidden idle in our city for a number of years. She was a faithful and a devoted Christian, a member of the A. M. E. church of this city. Mr. Dan Whidden was at her bedside when she passed away. We all know: That, none knew her but to love her. None knew her to praise. IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO Annual Meeting National Educational Association, Minneapolis. Minn. July 17 to 11. Rate one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Upon payment of execution free of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. National Baptist Anniversaries, St. St. Paul, Minn., May 20 to 28, 1902. Rate of one fare plus $2.00 from all points Peoria to Florida, inclusive. Rates from points north, tare and one-third. If ticket is deposited with Joint Agent upon payment of fee of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. Colorado and Utah Excursions. From June 22 to 24, inclusive, July 1 to 13, inclusive, August 1 to 14, inclusive, 23 to 24, and 30 to 31, inclusive, Sept. 1 to 10, inclusive, tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Jct., Colo. and Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah at less than one fare for the round trip. On dates other than those mentioned above during June, July, August and from September 11 to 15, inclusive, rates will be one fare plus $2.00. Final return limit Oct. 31. Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benefolent and Protective Order of Elks, Salt Lake City, Utah. Aug. 12 to 14, rates less than one fare for the round trip. Final limit Sept. 30, 1902. National Convention Travelers' Protective Association of America, Portland, Ore. June 3 to 7, 1902. Supreme Lodge Ancient Orded United Workmen, Portland, Ore., June 10 to 20, 1902. Annual Meeting Young People's Christian Uniou Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Pooria to Farmington, inclusive. $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return. limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1902. Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine, San Francisco, Cal., June 10 to 14, 1902. Rate for above occasions Pooria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. Among the "accidentia" reported in Austria recently was the case of a workingman who walked along the road smoking a pipe, with a fifty-pound bag of gunpowder on his back. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idyls," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Vincennes" is to be published in Great Britain, as is also "The Story of Eva," the Chicago novel by Will Payne. Few persons are aware, even in England, that a privately printed collection of unpublished writings from the pen of Robert Louis Stevenson is about to be issued. In Dr. Minot J. Savage's new book, "The Passing and the Permanent in Religion," the author tries to make clear the great positive elements of religion which cannot pass away. Henry James was recently told that Sarah Grand, the novelist, says she was 14 years old before she ever learned to read or write. "She hasn't learned to write even yet," he remarked. Edmund Gosse is about to become a publisher. His first venture will be a collection of the poems of his friend Austin Dobson which have been written since July, 1899, when the last edition of his collected poems was published. The new book will contain about thirty pieces, among them being poems on the war and on the late queen. Mr. Gosse intends to charge $3.20 for each copy. A new book on "Modern Strategy," which is said to be a work of importance, will be published soon. It is the work of Capt. Walter H. James of the British army. It is a treatise on the strategy of today and deals with the effect which railroads and telegraphs and the increase of newspapers have had on war. The campaigns chosen to illustrate it are chiefly taken from the Napoleonic wars and those of recent times. At the end of the book a chapter has been added on the effect of modern weapons upon tactics. AN OLD DOCTOR'S TIP. A Simple Rule That Helped Him to Acquire a Lucrative Practice. A physician of long standing in this city who has a practice that any of his colleagues might envy—and, many in all probability do—recently gave this advice to a young doctor who was just starting out in his profession. The older man is a type of the kind of doctor that is said to be going out of style—the family physician. Whether he is destined to disappear or not, this kind of a physician followed a highly profitable kind of career while it lasted. Many young men used to regard this sort of practice as that to which they all aspired. "I have always made it a rule," said this experienced man of medicine, "to close every visit to a patient with a question or a comment on his or her physical condition. It is all very well to discuss various questions with one's patients, talk about all kinds of subjects and interest them in any way possible. But the final remark must be connected with the patient's physical condition. Tell him not to forget to take a certain medicine regularly, or tell her that you have never had a case that was just like hers—but in all cases talk last about the illness of the person you have come to see. I learned that when I was a young man from the most popular physician of his time. I always felt indebted to him, for it was not long before I realized the truth of the theory that nothing leaves such a favorable impression on a patient as to emphasize the importance of his malady!" An Old Superstition Superstition connected with the seventh child of a seventh child is commemorated by a toaststone in a village churchyard near Bridgewater, Somerset, says the London Chronicle. This inscription runs: "Sacred to the memory of doctress Anne Pounsberry, who departed this Life December 11, 1813, aged 14 years. Stand and consider the wondrous works of God." "Doctress" was not merely an epithet, but a baptismal name, for she was a seventh daughter, and was, therefore, credited with powers of healing. She practiced in herbs and charms. For king's evil this was her prescription: "Take the legs of a toad. Bake and grind them to powder with pestle and mortar. Place the powder in a bag around the neck of the sufferer." No.48. "THE LEADER" AGAIN EXPANDS. Will Take in the Adjoining Arthur C. Hanger Room, No. 514 East Louost. The motto adopted by "The Leader" department store, 510-513 East Louost street is certainly a well chosen one, and that the history of "The Leader" store warrants the use of this phrase. "The Fastest Growing Store in Des Moines" there can be no doubt. About ten years ago "The Leader" began business in a small and unpretentious room at No. 502 East Locust street. In a few years the business had grown to such proportions that new and larger quarters were needed. "The Leader" than moved to No. 518 East Locust street, a room more than double the size of the former location, with a basement salesroom in addition. The onward march of ever increasing business soon found that location entirely inadequate to the needs of the concern and one year ago arrangements were made with the owners of the large double store building at Nos. 510 512 East Locust, where the building was to be altered and remodeled into an entirely modern and up-to-date business place for the occupancy of "The Leader." When finished, this was considered one of the most perfectly equipped and conveniently arranged store room in the Middle West, and is now known as the "Des Moines Daylight store." "The Leader" Opened For business in this building October 1, 1900—only seven months ago—and we remember of the management telling us at that time that they felt persuaded they had at last ample quarters for several years to come. But it seems that the shrewed trading public said NO, and so now the really astonishing increase in "The Leader's" business compels them after only seven months in their large store, to seek more room in order to accommodate their thousands of patrons. "The Leader" He has leased the large store room. No. 514 East Locust street, immediately adjoining and now occupied by Mr. Arthur B Hanger's jewelry store. This room is to be remodeled and equipped in keeping with the present handsome store, and will be entirely devoted to the sale of Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Workingmen's Wear, Trunks, Valises, etc., thus giving more and much needed room in the present quarters for the proper handling of the immense lines of Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery, Cloaks and Suits, Fancy Goods, Notions Household Supplies' etc., now carried by the concern. "The Leader" is now preparing for a preliminary "Alteration Sale" and state that they will sacrifice all present new goods in order to save them from the dust and turnoff incident to remodeling the store. We would advise a careful perusal of the announcement of this event that may appear from time to time as the sale progresses. Mr. H. Blotcky, "The Spirit of the House," kindly requests us through our columns, to respectfully thank the public for the liberal support they have giving in making this great commercial trading establishment a fact and asks a continuance of the patronage that has brought to the people such a model store, promising that with this continued support, coupled with his own perpetual vigilance, earnest endeavor, and a firm determination that "The Leader's" customers shall always have the very best goods at the very least cost, the store will soon enjoy the enviable position of being known as the best in the Central West. PUTTING DOWN THE GAMBLERS. Simple Incident That Broke Up Meeting of Moral Citizens "These games of chance," said the distinguished gentleman who was addressing the representative citizens of the strictly moral town, "cannot be tolerated in our midst." (Cries of "Good! good!") "Shall we, because a social club finds it necessary to raise money, turn our backs and permit the operation of slot machines and other gambling devices?" (Loud shouts of "No! No!") Shall we permit our sons to be lured into the wicked belief that they can be raiding a little win much?" (Cries of "Never!") "It's an outrage!" "Down with the gambler!" "Shall we—" At that instant one of the moral gentlemen happened to glance at the ticker, which had been temporarily set up under the stairway. With a blanched face he dashed in among his fellow-citizens and velled: "What's broke three-quarters and the bears have everybody on the run!" Four seconds later the meeting was over and the representative citizens of the highly moral town, who were sprinting toward the telegraph office, had forgotten that there ever was or ever might be such a thing as a social club or a slot machine or that gambling ought not to be allowed. Subscribe for the Bystauder. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. ROOM 60 MARQUARDT BLOCK, IOWA 9180 PHONE 809. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIP OF UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year. $1.60 Six in moths. 75 Three months. 75 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communication must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return relied manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Mrs. Martha Bass is sick this week. Judge C. P. Holmes, the beloved judge of this district, is dangerously ill at his home on Seventh street. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. All members of the Chairtable Aid Society are requested to meet with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, Saturday, April 10, promptly at 3:00 p. m. Miss Ora Shaffer gave a birthday party last Monday night at her home. About forty of her young friends were present to spend the evening. There will be two of our East Side students to graduate from the High School, but none from the West Side. Miss Nettie Wilkerson and Mr. Bert Clark are the East Side students. Don't forget to give me a call Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath Rooms, 320 West Third street. Bath rooms open until 12 on Sundays. CHAS. J. Roy. Prop. Mr. Ross, formerly an Iowa man but now of Buffalo, N. Y., is in our city visiting old acquaintance and meeting new ones. He use to be a democrat when here, we don't know what he is now. By request the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rey. Horace S. Graves, will preach Sunday evening from the following subject: "Have the Gates of Death been Opened Unto You" Job. Subject Sunday morning: "The Influence and Power of Revivals." There will be given May 15, 1902, a drama play, for the benefit of the Corinthian Baptist Church. Supper will be served after the play. Admission 10 cents. Come one, come all and have a hearty laugh. MRS. E. J. BUTTS MRS. F. WASHINGTON MR. NORMAN A. POWELL Lee Blagburn left Monday morning for Denver, Colo., where he has accepted a lucrative position with one of the leading drug stores of that city. Mr. Blagburn has had several years of experience in a drug store, and we feel confident that he will give his employer good service. Rev. T. L. Griffin is expecting his family here this week to stay. The reverend will no doubt be glad, because he has boarded ever since he came last January. He will now go to housekeeping and can be of more service to his church. The reverend is an able young minister. CARD OF THANKS We the relatives of our beloved sister and mother, Mrs. Georgia Morgan, extend our thanks to the many friends who lend such kind aid to us during the sickness and death of Mrs. Morgan. The H. B. S. meet with Mrs. Palmer. A large membership was present, after a pleasant business session Mrs. Warick read a selection from Long-fellow. Mrs. Waricks will be hostess May 15, when the following program will be rendered: Quotations from Pope, members; Life of Alexander Pope, Mrs. Watkins; Selections from essay on man, Mrs. Wilburn; A comparison of Pope and Dryden, Mrs Denney; Oracle, Mesdames Palmer and Graves; Critic, Mrs. Holt. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1061 (Office) MUTUAL EHONE 460 Miles' Drug Store Over 764 West Ninth Street. Subscribe 191 Bystander. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. The Colored Republican League was prevented from carrying out their program last Monday evening, owing to the heavy rain. It will be carried out next Monday evening the same, except Mrs. Dr. Edwards will read a paper on the action of the club women in Los Angeles. All are invited to come out. Kenneth Hamilton's Dancing Club is making great preparations for its 8th bi-monthly ball, on May 14th, at the Cycling hall. It will perhaps be the sweetest and most refined ball ever given in our city. Many costumes will be rich and new. Mr. Hamilton deserves much credit for the method he issues his invitations, as only certain 'n' class can gain admission. There will be several from out of the city present. The Silver Star Club was given a reception at the A. M. E. church last night by the president, Mrs. W. T. Buckner, as a token of esteem for assisting in raising money for that church. The following program was was rendered: Opening remarks, Rev. H. S. Graves; Paper, H. R. Wright, Soprano Solo, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, Paper, Mrs. Dixon; Solo, Miss Marquite Fields: Recitation, Mrs. W. T. Buckner, Mr. J. C. Perry was master of ceremonies. Refreshments were served. There will be a low rate excursion to Texas points via M. K. & T. R'y., May 20th 1902. Just a little more than half rate. Tickets bear favorable limit and stopover privileges. The M. K. & T. R'y. Is the best line and official route to the new colony at Geraldine, Archer county, Texas. Show this to the acreest railroad agent and tell him that's the way you want to go. 5-0 OBITUARY. Mrs. Morgan Lald to Rest. The sudden illness and quick death of Mrs. Georgia Morgan taken away one of our well known and beloved young women. She died last Saturday at the Methodist hospital, where she went to have an operation performed for a tumor. Mrs. Georgia Morgan, lately known as Georgia Jones, was born in Howard county, Missouri in 1864, came to Iowa in the spring of 1875, was married to Wm. Morgan Oct 4, 1883. To this union as son, Willie, was born March 19, 1885. She leaves to mourn her death a son, Willie Morgan, four brothers, Rev. Henry and Howard McCraven of Des Moines; Rev. J. S. McCraven of Fayette, Mo., James Bentley of Webster City, and two sisters, Mrs. Johnson Robinson of Des Moines and Mrs. John Giles of Howard county, Mo., beside a host of friends. She was a devoted member of the A. M. E. church, always willing to work for Christ's cause. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Graves, assisted by T. L. Griffin and Rev. Phelps, last Monday at 3 o'clock. It was a very sad funeral, as nearly all in the church shed tears. There were many flowers, reaths, etc. We in common with many other friends extend our sympathy and condolence to the relatives. HOMESEEKERS VIA WABASB. 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, Iowa. SHE DID NOT RECLAIM THE COIN. Though Given the Opportunity, Mrs. Stanford Did Not Resent. Those who "pass the plate" in country churches are not often regaled 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 incognito. They happened to be in Bloomington, Ind., one Sunday, and pursuant to their usual custom went to church. They attended the Christian church of Bloomington, then 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. If he will pass up after the services we will be glad to allow him to exchange it for the amount he intended to give." It is, of course, needless to say that Mrs. Stanford did not take advantage of the opportunity. COLORED WOMEN'S CLUB RULED OUT. The National Federation of Woman's Club of America, now holding its biennial meeting in Los Angles, Cal., has this week voted to practically exclude all the colored Woman's clubs from membership. They called it the New York compromise, which is the medium between two extrems. talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. MoNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Robinson of Lyons assisted Rev. Nearcy Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Those hot head Southern women of Georgia wanted to utterly debar them, while the loyal conservative women of Massachusetts wanted perfect equality with all clubs and the universal recognition of the sister-hood of women. While it is true that there is no direct declaration of the federation, yet the amendment provides that any club which is a member of a state federation shall be elegible to membership to the general federation, if recommended by the executive board of the state federation; but when application is made to the general federation, for a club to be admitted, it must secure a unanimous vote in the committee on membership, or a two-thirds vote in the board of federation directors, if appeal is made to such board. If a club of colored women were recommended by a state federation, it still must obtain a unanimous vote in a committee, or a two-thirds vote among the directors. Those who drew this ingenious amendment anticipated that they will always be able to controle at least one-third of the board of directors. The federation does not say colored women are ineligible, but elaborate machinery is set up to keep them out. The amendment as one readily sees is a compromise. We would hate to think this really represents the wish of a majority of the intelligent womee there. The noble high minded ladies are now regretting their action. Our readers well remember the Missouri compromise of 1820, the compromise before 1860, when they thought the slavery question settled. Is it possible that those women committed the same error that their fathers did fifty years ago in the light of experience. This is a question of injustice and wrong, and such question is not susceptible of any compromise, and cannot be settled until settled right. If this Woman's Federation stands for the education and broadening the sphere of woman it must not be little pigmies and say, because you are a fat woman, or because you are a little woman, or because you are a yellow, brown or black woman we wont elevate and assist you. If this is their view, short will be its life, but if it is for elevation and perfection of the American woman, if this be the ultimate object then the rule of exclusion is contradictory to its new amendment. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Mrs. Ed Carter of St. Louis is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss Jackson has returned from Keo kuk. Mr. Wm, Harrison has returned home. Mrs. Elias Jackson and children have returned to Des Moines. The annual address was delivered to the Odd Fellows by Sev. J. H. Fortribe Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. An entertainment was given at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the Presiding Elder, by the Stewardess Boa. The Ladies' Literary society met with the Misses McCrackens Thurday evening General class and love feast was held at the A. M. E. church Friday night. "A Bunch of Roses" will be given for the benefit of the A. M. E. S. S. the third week in May. CLINTON ITEMS A small but appreciative audience gathered at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, to jisten to the lecture given by the Hon Geo. H. Woodson, on the church and its good faith. The speaker proved himself entertaining from a logical standpoint and from his numerous witticisms. Long before he had got warmed up to his subject it was observed that he was the master of his subject. It is to be regretted that more of our people were not present to hear this talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. MoNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Robins n of Lyons assisted Rev. Nearay Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Mrs. McDermott of Dixon, Ill., is the guest of friends in the city. Presiding Elder J. W. Malone arrived in the city Monday evening. He held quarterly conference Monday night at the inclusion of love feast. Rev. P. P. Taylor is spending this week with his family. The Y. P. C. society have a social Wednesday night of this week. Miss Anna Cooper is at home again after a visit with friends in Dixon. ALBIA NOTES. Miss Stormy Shuffy, niece of Mr. Geo. H Woodson, visited a few days of last week in Albia with Miss Cora Thomas. Mrs. Caarie L. Grifflin and three children contemplate joining Rev. T. L. Griffith in Des Molines this wee. Mrs. Joe Brown, a young lawyer of this town, gained much reputation in his profession, has moved to Des Molines. A. M. E. Sunday School gave a social in the Masonic hall Saturday evening. in the Masonic hall Saturday evening. Miss Adline Boats of Hiteman was in town Saurday. A number of Boxton people were in town Thursday. A. M. e. church members have organized a sowing circle and stuards club Mrs. L. Jones Pres., Mrs. L. Lewis Vice Pres, and Mrs. Anna Jones, Sec. They met at the home of Mrs. A. Boman and a very enjoyable time was had. They will meet with Mrs. Silvia Butter next Tuesday. Quite a number of strangers were in town Saturday. QTTUMWA NEWS (Last Week.) There was a grand entertainment given at the A. M. E. church, Thursday evening, April 24, by Mr. James Hamilton, for the benefit of the church. A very excellent program was arranged by the young people, consisting of solos, recitations, papers and jubilee songs, after which there was an interesting debate which was highly appreciated by the hearers. There was a large attendance in spite of the threatening storm, and the committee cleared a neat little sum. The I. B. W. R. C. met with Mrs. Wells Fowler Friday. Marrid at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. Wells Fowler, their daughter Nell Fowler, to Mr. Charles Fullenwider, Sunday April 27. Mr. and Mrs. Fullenwider will make their home in this city for the present. The Knights of Pythias lodge No. 1 will give an entertainment and ball May 1st at Turners Hall. We wish them success. The annual baptizing was held Sunday by the members of the Second Baptist church. Several candidates were baptized. MUSCATINE NEWS Sunday was quarterly meeting day it the A. M. E. church. Presiding Elder Malone was present and delivered three excellent sermons. Owing the inclement weather there was not as many o't as usual. Four persons united with the church Sunday evening which we a'e glad to note. Rev. Taylor is spending the week in Clinton, visiting his family. Mrs. R. C. Ousley is in Cedar Rapids on a business trip. The Cantata, "The Ten Virgins" given at the church last week was a success, socially and financially. The ladies netted $84.35. Much credit is due the young ladies as the Virgins. The Dunbar society elected Mrs. Fanno Groomes as a delegate to the Iowa Federation of Woman's Club to meet in Ottumwa in May. The trustees will give an entertainment next Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Miss Maggie Bradley of Moline is visiting at the home of Dr. Tomley. All subscribers who owe the BYSTANDER will please remit as early as possible. SIoux CITY ITEMS. Rev W. H. Speese went to Yankton, S. D., Saturday to occupy the pulpit Sunday The Ladies' Improvement society met with Mrs. W. H. Speese Thursday afternoon. Mss. Fannie Pinkard went to Edengrove, Ia., after a pleasant visit with her aunt and friends. The Thimble club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. Champion. Mrs. James Washington entertained the Pleasure club Friday evening. A nice luncheon was served and all voted a good time. Mrs. Moore of Dubuque has come to our city to oyen a chircopodist shad. Mrs. Leona Miller of Willburn, Minn. is in our city for a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends. THE HAWKEYE 417 West Walnut Street. Will save you from 50c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes you buy. Will always give you a better shoe for the same money, or the same shoe for less money. Give Them a Trial. Mrs. Katherine Comely has opened a hair dressing parlor and is doing nicely. Mr. J. W. Early preached at the A. M. E church Sunday evening. Mr. E. E. Lewis occupied the pulpit at the Mt. Zion church. Mesdames W. H. Speese and J. A. Askew went to Yankton, S. D., Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dan Whidden. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idylla," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An English-woman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Mr. William Young who has been released on paroled by the governor of Iowa, has come to our city to reside, let all give him a helping hand. The trustees of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave an ice cream and strawberry social Friday evening, but the night was so stormy that a very few came out. The family of Mr. Fred Baker has been released from quarantine. Rev. W. A. Magget went to Ft. Dodge Wednesday in the interest of the church and returned Saturday. The A. M. E. Sunday School will give a cynic at Thompson's hall Wednesday, May 21. All turn out and patronize the little ones. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Daniel Whidden, which occurred in Yankton, S. D., Sundrp, where she went several weeks ago, in the hope of regaining *ger* health; her death was not unexpected. Mr. and Mrs. Whidden said in our city for a number of years. She was a faithful and a devoted christian, a member of the A. M. E. church of this city. Mr. Dan Whidden was at her bedside when she passed away. We all know: That, none knew her but to love her. None knew her but to praise. LOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO Annual Meeting National Educational Association, Minneapolis. Minn., July 7 to 11. Rate one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Upon payment of execution free of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1903. National Baptist Anniversaries, St. St. Paul, Minn., May 20 to 28, 1902. Rate of one fare plus $2.00 from all points Peoria to Florida, inclusive. Rates from points north, tare and one-third. If ticket is deposited with Joint Agent upon payment of fee of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. Colorado and Utah Excursions. From June 22 to 24, inclusive, July 1 to 13, inclusive, August 1 to 14, inclusive, 23 to 24, and 30 to 31, inclusive, Sept. 1 to 10, inclusive, tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Jct., Colo. and Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah at less than one fare for the round trip. On dates other than those mentioned above during June, July, August and from September 11 to 15, inclusive, rates will be one fare plus $2.00. Final return limit Oct. 31. Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benefolent and Protective Order of Elks, Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 12 to 14, rates less than one fare for the round trip. Final limit Sept. 30, 1902. National Convention Travelers' Protective Association of America, Portland, Ore. June 3 to 7, 1902. Supreme Lodge Ancient Orded United Workmen, Portland, Orc., June 10 to 20, 1902. Annual Meeting Young People's Christian Uniou Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Pooria to Farmington, inclusive, $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1902. Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine, San Francisco, Cal., June 10 to 14, 1902. Rate for above occasions Pooria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. Among the "accidents" reported in Austria recently was the case of a workingman who walked along the road smoking a pipe, with a fifty-sound bag of gunpowder on his back. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idylls," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Vincennes" is to be published in Great Britain, as is also "The Story of Eva," the Chicago novel by Will Payne. Few persons are aware, even in England, that a privately printed collection of unpublished writings from the pen of Robert Louis Stevenson is about to be issued. In Dr. Minot J. Savage's new book, "The Passing and the Permanent in Religion," the author tries to make clear the great positive elements of religion which cannot pass away. Henry James was recently told that Sarah Grand, the novelist, says she was 14 years old before she ever learned to read or write. "She has not learned to write even yet," he remarked. Edmund Gosse is about to become a publisher. His first venture will be a collection of the poems of his friend Austin Dobson which have been written since July, 1899, when the last edition of his collected poems was published. The new book will contain about thirty pieces, among them being poems on the war and on the late queen. Mr. Gosse intends to charge $3.20 for each copy. A new book on "Modern Strategy," which is said to be a work of importance, will be published soon. It is the work of Capt. Walter H. James of the British army. It is a treatise on the strategy of today and deals with the effect which railroads and telegraphs and the increase of newspapers have had on war. The campaigns chosen to illustrate it are chiefly taken from the Napoleonic wars and those of recent times. At the end of the book a chapter has been added on the effect of modern weapons upon tactics. AN OLD DOCTOR'S TIP. A Simple Rule That Helped Him to Acquire a Lucrative Practice. A physician of long standing in this city who has a practice that any of his colleagues might envy—and, many in all probability do—recently gave this advice to a young doctor who was just starting out in his profession. The older man is a type of the kind of doctor that is said to be going out of style—the family physician. Whether he is destined to disappear or not, this kind of a physician followed a highly profitable kind of career while it lasted. Many young men used to regard this sort of practice as that to which they all aspired. "I have always made it a rule," said this experienced man of medicine, "to close every visit to a patient with a question or a comment on his or her physical condition. It is all very well to discuss various questions with one's patients, talk about all kinds of subjects and interest them in any way possible. But the final remark must be connected with the patient's physical condition. Tell him not to forget to take a certain medicine regularly, or tell her that you have never had a case that was just like hers—but in all cases talk last about the illness of the person you have come to see. I learned that when I was a young man from the most popular physician of his time. I always felt indebted to him, for it was not long before I realized the truth of the theory that nothing leaves such a favorable impression on a patient as to emphasize the importance of his malady!" An Old Superstition. Superstition connected with the seventh child of a seventh child is commemorated by a tomoste in a village churchyard near Bridgewater, Somerset, says the London Chronicle. This inscription runs: "Sacred to the memory of Doctress Anne Pounsberry, who departed this life December 11, 1813, aged 15 years. Stand and consider the wondrous works of God." "Doctress" was not merely an epithet, but a baptismal name, for she was a seventh daughter, and was, therefore, credited with powers of healing. She practiced in herbs and charms. For king's evil this was her prescription: "Take the legs of a toad. Bake and grind them to powder with pestle and mortar. Place the powder in a bag around the neck of the sufferer." No. 48. Will Take in the Adjoining Arthur G. Hanger Room, No. 514 East Locust. The motto adopted by "The Leader" Department store, 510-512 East Locust street is certainly a well chosen one, and that the history of "The Leader" store warrants the use of this phrase. "The Fastest Growing Store In Des Moines" there can be no doubt there can be no doubt. About ten years ago "The Leader" began business in a small and unpretentious room at No. 509 East Locust street. In a few years the business had grown to such proportions that new and larger quarters were needed. "The Leader" then moved to No. 518 East Locust street, a room more than double the size of the former location, with a basement salesroom in addition. The onward march of ever increasing business soon found that location entirely inadequate to the needs of the concern and one year ago arrangements were made with the owners of the large double store building at Nos. 510 519 East Locust, whereby the building was to be altered and remodeled into an entirely modern and up-to-date business place for the occupancy of "The Leader." When finished, this was considered one of the most perfectly equipped and conveniently arranged store room in the Middle West, and is now known as the "Des Moines Daylight store." "The Leader" Opened For business in this building October 1, 1900—only seven months ago—and we remember of the management telling us at that time that they felt persuaded they had at last ample quarters for several years to come. But it seems that the threwed trading public said NO, and so now the really astonishing increase in "The Leader"s business compels them after only seven months in their large store, to seek more room in order to accommodate their thousands of patrons. "The Leader" Has leased the large store room, No. 514 East Locust street, immediately adjoining and now occupied by Mr. Arthur B. Hanger's jewelry store. This room is to be remodeled and equipped in keeping with the present handsome store, and will be entirely devoted to the sale of Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Workingmen's Wear, Trunks, Vallises, etc., thus giving more and much needed room in the present quarters for the proper handling of the immense lines of Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery, Cloaks and Suits, Fancy Goods, Notions Household Supplies' etc., now carried by the concern. "The Leader" is now preparing for a preliminary "Alteration Sale" and state that they will sacrifice all present new goods in order to save them from the dust and turmoil incident to remodeling the store. We would advise a careful perusal of the announcement of this event that may appear from time to time as the sale progresses. Mr. H. Blotcky, "The Spirit of the House," kindly requests us through our columns, to respectfully thank the public for the liberal support they have giving in making this great commercial trading establishment a fact and asks a continuance of the patronage that has brought to the people such a model store, promising that with this continued support, coupled with his own perpetual vigilance, earnest endeavor, and a firm determination that "The Leader's" customers shall always have the very best goods at the very least cost, the store will soon enjoy the enviable position of being known as the best in the Central West. PUTTING DOWN THE GAMBLERS. Simple Incident That Broke Up Meeting of Moral Citizens "These games of chance," said the distinguished gentleman who was addressing the representative citizens of the strictly moral town, "cannot be tolerated in our midst." (Cries of "Good! good!") "Shall we, because a social club finds it necessary to raise money, turn our backs and permit the operation of slot machines and other gambling devices?" (Loud shouts of "No! No!") Shall we permit our sons to be lured into the wicked belief that they can be raking a little win much?" (Cries of "Never!") "It's an outrage!" "Down with the gamblers!" "Shall we——" At that instant one of the moral gentlemen happened to glance at the ticker, which had been temporarily set up under the stairway. With a blanched face he dashed in among his fellow-citizens and yelled: "Wheat's broke three-quarters and the bears have everybody on the run!" Four seconds later the meeting was over and the representative citizens of the highly moral town, who were sprinting toward the telegraph office, had forgotten that there ever was or ever might be such a thing as a social club or a slot machine or that gambling ought not to be allowed. Subscribe for the Bystander. ele Pee if Pings Ss hn tll Cre: Sa aia ecard) Ma SS. a she BW SA ESD ny il oad J es eects y inet see same gi a hes eS ch . 3 y FOSS REE TORS TS OC RERCAE TCeeR ea igs eck 3 fowa State Bystander, me eeTannen Fob. 0% ate toma NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL a ON Sin th Godistant inquiries received in the aiice of the aecrtary of the executive Snell show there le much mlsappre- pension among the county auditors te onthe laws. that ware enacted by the last genera: assembly. In some cases. the auditors seem (0 be sbs0- ately pt een on tats question. In or et fo top Inquiries and afford tn: formation to auditors, Mr. Davison has pared. a circular which ill. soon Miaiputed. Ie contains a copy of fo measure extending, to July the of making the ruilroad asseos- Goes, and also the measure to. make “the oad fax lave conform to this ex Yenslons. ‘Facts are given as to the iAaderson road lave, whlch many aud tors. wrongly think has already” gone inte effect. The circular suxgesta tho propriety of the auditors making the Bewnabip ofcers acquainted with the hanged. conditions ‘The measure making the road tax law conform to he exteusion of the tine of making the allroad assessment provides that Ant the April meeting the township {rastees shall determine the rate to bo fevled for road purposes. Formerly the law reqnired the amount to. bo Tevied to be fixed. ‘The law required that Wreefourths of the road taxes shall bo collected by July 15. This igvchanged: In the new law 20 a5 to require that three fourths of the taxes {oeally assessed shall be collected by that Une. Secretary Wesley Green of the Stato Horticultural society has ob <ained estimates on the fruit crop of the stale from the appearance of the planta on May 1, These cstimates have come in from experiment sta ton Keepers and from tumcrous oth- ar sources, According to these. eati- hiates, as averaged, the prospects for irult in_general is not so good as It fas early tn Apri, though Secretary Bren aya the recent runs “havo een of great benefit. The outlook for small berries ts poor, and grapes mil not be plentiful. “The peach erop sf the sate! wil be an enti taiore ts not more taan 6 per cent of th Side ate allve. Ino estimates oa ather fruits May 1, are given below, tnd also those of April 4, for compa: aoe = May 1. April. ies. Por et. “Pert. Plums 20622 96 Cherries 2.20.0 °20200.35 85 Pears .ecvvce eos At 85 Red raspberries 202.141 35 Black raspberries |.. 51 6 Backberries .... .....40 $0 Grapes sss. lost se Strawberries =... 2.162 5 Adjutant General Byers will go to Maquoketa to look at the site offered there for the encampment. of the Forty-ninth regiment. “He will also visit DeWitt, which is likewise seek: Ing tho encampment. Waterloo 18 sald to be a candidate for the honor, fas well as DeWitt and Maquoketa. ‘The cAmes Commercial club held a ee eS Deg ee sonaldering the location of the en- Zampment of the Pity rst General Byers leet ors the onosed ground BE the ub hat vie tamed to ook ap available grouds assured General FER. Lincoln, colonel of the Fitty-tret, that be would be given full control ‘at the alle, $0 that he might prevent teams im camp and the erection ‘of re freshment stands ‘ALL. Dinlo of Alta. chief expert ac. countant, namely the executivs ounell to exainine ize state house oF feers. and departeens, fs i: the city, together with his assistant, C0 Clement, of Marengo, Messrs. Dinio fand Clements will at this time com. plete the examination of iho offices Begun last winter. The insurance se ‘curitles in the office of he auditor of Bate wil to ‘hesked over drat. The macy commission accounts Wi Also be examined. The fiscal year of the commission did not expire. until April 23, and hence the accounts. in that offlee were not examined: when Move of the other ofices were, Tne board of control accounts will not be checked over for the present. ‘The fast examination made was up to the Doginning of July, 1901, anda Year has ot gone by since then, ‘The next ex. ‘amination of the board's accounts will tot be made until after July 1 Two jurymen voted for conviction and four for acquittal of J. 1. Houston wo the charge of violating tho fish and Fame law. Trial was" had before Fustice Duncan. Houston was are Tested for alleged catching ‘of four waleyed pike. The sates witness, Carl Quimbs, stated that Houston had the sh in his possession and retused to throw them hack into the Tver, The attomey Tor Houston ‘sald. that beet was so high priced that his cllent could not afford to ty It: henes. was compelled to catch fh tors portion ‘of bis menu, ‘The ministers of Des Moines. are sadly at difference in rerurd to White chapel, its abolishment’ or costinua, tion: There are two factions or classes among the preactiors, anv Neaded by Dr H. 0. Breeden, of he. Central Christian ‘church, "who belteres that the abolition or ihe Whitechapel dis, trict Js tbe best thing that has. Nap pened ‘to Des Moines for yearm and years: and the other braded by Rev, FJ. Van Horn, of the Plymoath Con: regational. church, vin is mot. sure Sut that Whitechapel is preferable. to # disseminated sirlat exit population, It fs asserted tliat the Des’ Moines fetectives have the ciuy with whieh the Peterson children, were killed, Aged crimioal (wi tax just: got a ffe'sentence)—"Oh. me iad. I shall sever live todo It!” Judge Cawectiy) =!Neyer mind. Do as wen of Ie ax fou can!” "Do you speak Suglisy, madame?” quired the Interviewer, “Ver teats" seplied the operatle cvlebrity, stalling eweetly; “only zis: “How 1 lute Amer, canes *Ooohh!” It tn the wife who dasieks thus, “What is the smattor?® alla the husband. “Baby has swal oe tack,” Nervously the hus. band seeks his eopy of “Pirst Ald to Bie Injured.” Quicker set is tho. wite. Bon} Bho it LePdisg tbe baby a. tack. reli ae _PAILWAY AUDITORS eCARED. Rules Drafted by Gov, Cummins Said te Be Drastic. Dea Moines, May 7—The big rail ‘wayn’ auditors are In a flutter over the proposed rules and regulations ‘governing allroad reports to the executive councit to rorm the basis for the taxation of these properties within lows. The roles as drafted by Governor Cummins are sald to be very rastic, Auditor Charles I. Sturgiss, ‘Of Chicago, of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy’ Railway company, and Auditor 8. C. Matthews, of Chicago, ‘of the Chicago, Rock Island & Pa elfc Railway Company, were in the elty yesterday and spent the fore ‘noon with Governor Cummins and Sec- retary of State Martin discussing the proposed rules. and pleading for thelr modification in some particulars. ‘The ules have not yet been adopted by the council. Action would have been taken yesterday, but for the absence of Auditor of State Merriam and Treasurer of State Gilbertson. Gov- emor Cumming 18 sald to be unank ‘mously supported by the other mem: bers of the council fu urging the adop- tlon of the rules he has dratted uuder the “SmithEnglish bill giving the council power to require any Kind of reports it sees ft from the railroad, Governor Cumming Is sald to tnsist upon several important things, among them the following: That each road doing business In. Towa shall report the actual income and expenses on Its Towa mileage separate from the bust nes done on the remainder of the Moe: and that the operating expenses shall be computed on a basis exchid ing such items as taxes, betterments, replacements ete. MAYOR BRENTON IS SUED. All on Account of Blood Hounds Track tog Wrenk Man. Des Moines, May 9.—Two $10,000 damage suits have been filed in the istrict court against J. M. Brenton, mayor of the city of Des Moines: Fred A. Brackett, chief of police; W. T. Maitland, chiet of detectives; Wm. Crews, night captain of police, and Charles Davis, a Walnut township far- mer, as a result of Dr. J. B. Fulton's two famous bloodhounds tracking two prominent and respectable citizens of Valley Junction after the chicken-steal- Ing at Davis’ place last Sunday even: ing. The sults are to be brought by Harvey McClurg, sexton of the Meth: dist church in Valley Junction, and Harvey Heller, his sonialew, both of whom stand high in the community and both of whom object to having Dloodhounds rout them out of their happy home late at night on suspicion or charge of thelr stealing chickens, ADMIRAL SAMPSON DEAD LONG SICKNESS CAME TO END. Interment Will Probably Be in the ‘Naticndl Ceiasare at Anenelie: Washington, May 7—Rear Admiral William TT. Sampson, retired, died at his home in this clty at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The immedi- ate cause of death was a severe cerebral hemorrhage. He had been in ‘a semi-conscious state for several days and yesterday forenoon suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. At the bedside when the admiral breathed his last was Mrs. Sampson, Mrs. Lieutenant Chuverius, the ad. miral’s. married daughter; Admiral Sampson's 2-year-old sons, Ralph and Harold Sampson; Dr. Dixon, the at: tending physician, and nurses and at tendants, ‘Mrs, Sampson has broken down un: der the severo strain and was quite ill during all the day. But for the critical condition of the admiral, she would have been confined to her’ bed. It has been suggested to Mrs. Samp: son that the naval cemetery at An- hapolis would be a proper place for the last resting place of the remains, while other friends have represented to her that he snould be buried in Arlington cemetery, near this city. ‘Admiral Sampson resided in An- napolis eight years, during four yeors of which he was superintendent of the academy there. THREE FIREMEN WERE KILLED. Falling Walle Laught Them at a Foun- rit Hire at Dabuawe. Dubuque, May 9.—One of the big, gest fires’ Dubuque has known for Years occurred last evening in the Towa Iron Works plant. fhe fire caught in the foundry, which was practical- Jy destroyed, together with the pat- tern depository. The main bulldings wore saved. ‘The saddest feature was the death of three firemen, who wero killed by falling walls while in the discharge of thelr duties. ‘Their names are: Frank Ganahi, foreman of the Central chemi- cal engine; John Fitzpatrick and C. Wise. Dan MePolland, employed at the works was seriously and perhaps fatally injured. He was taken to Fib- ley hospital. ‘The loss is roughly estimated at $25,000, which is amply covered by Insurance, ‘The company will rebuild As rapidly as possivie as a large Amount of work Is under construction. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION Will be Held at Des Moines on July 30. —W. |. Smith, Chairman. Des Moines, May $.—Preliminary ar- rangements for the republican state convention were completed yesterday by the state central committee at a meeting at the Savery hotel club room, Des Moines was the only place men. tioned as a location for the conven- tion and the committee was unant- moas in the belief that last year’s con- vention dato should not be radically departed from. July 30th was selected fax the most advisable time, consider- Ing other large conventions to be held in the state and the desire not in any maner to conflict. Congressman W. L Smith of Council Blutts wit! be tem porary chairman. SHOOTS HUSBAND DEAD. ‘Tragedy in August Herman Family of mr enaiae cal: Northwood, May 9.—August Herman was slice and killed by his wite as the Fesult of @ family quarrel. The couple have not got along very’ well of late, having had numerous quarrels accord: Ing to neighbors. Mrs. Herman claims she shot In nelt defense, Remains Have Been Identified. Dubuque, May 6—The body of an old men foun. In the woods near Dy- cays last cok has beon (tntited zthad.of James Heese, of Belong, eminent. contractor; Bo left sppeaae brick masons.” i HOW CHEAP BAKING POWDER 18 MADE. ‘The Health Department of New fork has selzed a quantity of wo-called cheap, baking powder, which 1 found in that city. Attention was attracted to it by the low price at whlch ft was being sold in the department: stores, Samples were taken and the chemist of the Health Department reported the atu to be “an alum powder,” which analysis showed to be compos ed chiefly of alum and pulverized Fock. “The powder was declared to be dan- gerovs to health, and several thou- sand pounds were carted to the offal Gock and destroyed. It ts unsafe to experiment with these so-called “cheap” articles of food. ‘They are sure to be made from alum, rock, oF other injurious matter, In baking powders, the bigh class, cream of tar- tar brands are the most economical, Decause they go farther in use and are healthful beyond question. Palm trees come in handy when there's a spanking breeze. ELEGANT DINING CARS. Mow Service Inaugurated om the fren Mogntatn Route, The Iron Mountain Route has snau- gurated a new dining ear service on fig fast dally trains from St. Louls, Memphis and tntermediate points to Texas, These cars have fust_ deen turned out of the Pullman shops and are models of skillful workmanship. ‘They are handsomely fitted up, thor- oughly equipped with the latest applt- nees and. lighted with electricity. ‘They are also supplied with electric fans, ‘Meals are served a la carte from dainty Haviland china, “Libby cut glassware and clegant silverware, ‘This ts the only line running dining cars from St. Louls to points in South- crn Missour!, Arkansas and Texas. It has a tiple daily service between St Louis and Texas and a double daily service between Memphis and Texas of Pullman sleeping cars with electric Tights, fens and all up-to-date appll- ances. ‘Thoroughbred dags are less Intell! gent than mongrels. ila tanaliaes Pain Gauites: ‘The Burlington Route has just is- sued two publications of great inter vest to homeseekers. “Nebraska” is the title of a 48-page book descriptive of the agricultural resources of the state, profusely tl: Iustrated with farm scenes and sup plemented with an accurate sectional map. “Big Horn Basin” is an Mustratea folder telling all about the rich, but undeveloped. portion of Northwestern Wyoming. The Bix Horn Basin con: tains wonderful openings for small ranches along good streams, with a million acres of government land open for settlement under the United States land. laws, Both publications will be sent to any address on receipt of two cents In stamps. Address J. Francis, Gen eral Passenger Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha. ‘There are 4500 muscles in the body of a moth. “CONTINENTAL'S” NEW RECORD. and Decatur. ‘The Wabash “Continental Limited” made a new record Thursday alght between Decatur and St, Louls, cut~ ting {v0 minutes off the best prévious Engineer Braddock, with No. 607, new high-speed engine, made ‘the 105 miles from Decatur to Granite City in 101 minutes, A five-minute stop was made at Litehfleld, making the actual running thne ninety-six minutes, aa average of 65.4 miles for the whole dis- tance. Best previous time was nine- ty-elght minutes, . From Stanton to. Carpenter, 10.2 miles, the time was seven minutes, or at the rate of 87.42 miles an hour. ‘The forty-seven miles from Boody to Honey Bend were made in forty minutes 70.5 miles an hour. ‘The train departed from Deeatur an hour and forty minutes late, and had, besides the regular equipment, Presl- dent Ramsey's private car. Wabash officials say that the new engines will make a bundred miles an hour before the summer fs over. Bt. Loula Republic, April 11, 1902, Tre “patience can. sever. denne te vera wnt. 2 SORE yn Bicatbiog Bide. "Altood greet on” "8 Some churches mistake racket for rola SE eta, PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands spot the katie (ex Secemeated pial “ealty te. pares avi Widows faoy too muh to fet on can aoe, bbe sats cata oare stk inert Pao A dead Tare way. to et poor I to hte Boe : Pe or ae Tngaareeadssma ities Ae Money fy "eld aah" Not ren a Pe ey Oy aie SSRgSRPN ala Molt MA asi, stiangely enough, hay to bo ate be Tete Posbans piety FEL To called a -penct Sa hohe t SOE An old bachelor says that marriage 1 ey SRO ana ek 820 A WEEK AND EXPENSES sony idhtiiate eoratzete Tas others th Pay some bee pz \emert others is the way som A Boarding-Mouse 2,798 Years Old, Iu the “moult” of the atory of “The Prophet's Chamber” In the Four-Track Nowa for May, This litle story will prove intensely Interesting to every farmer, and par- tlcularly to every farmers. wile, in ‘York and New England. jeune Boer: Track Mews will: bei matte oasto any adanéeg, in the Unity e e At Swords’ Points; ; 's oR, t A SOLDIER OF THE RHINE. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE $40 9E4O OSCE EEEEESESESESEOS OSTEO OS O00 4008 OOF O7 0009 eovaguennagttneeney at Three against ope is always heavy ‘odds, even when the lone individual is dullt In hierole mold, and Paul was not averse to calling for assistance from such a source. So he strofied up and down, nursing fa clgar and keeping close to the line of carrlazes, ‘A singular thing happened, which gave Paul cause for much speculation Inter on, Glancing down the line, he saw 2 ‘woman's hedd projected suddenly from the window of a first-class carriage. It was so quickly withdrawn, and Somehow he was under the Impression that the sight of him so near at hand had been the cause of Its disappear- ance, More than this, Rhinelander was al- most ready to take his oath that he had seen something familiar about the head, In fact, he had good cause to belleve the party was no other than the Coun- ‘ess Almee, When he walked slowly past the compartment he found the shade drawn down and all dark within, 60 that he could discover no confirmation of }uis suspicion. At any rate, it gave him food for shonght. He really needed something of the sort to take his mind away from his troubles, which at times threatened to overwhelm him. All aboard again, and they were off. Paul saw no reason to regret his lit- tle saunter, aince, besides giving him an opportunity to enjoy a good cigar {in the open alr, it had also settled his convictions regarding his fellow trav- clers, and at the same time opened his eyes to the possible presence of the countess. Several times, from the adjoining ‘compartment, had come the sound of a graff laugh, and there was something very famillar about its genial nature, though Paul could not manage to just place it. He wondered whether these men meant bim fil or if he had drawn large- Jy upon his tmaginatlou in thinking so. ‘They appeared to have settled down and were all locked in Morpheus’ arms somehow the air seemed to grow heavler, and Paul's resistance of less avall, until finally, halt way between midnight and dawn, he crossed the borderland of sleep. ‘OHAPTER XU. Sos Theron ‘Wiki: Se oe mee ee. eee when the stout Teuton merchant ralsed his head and with eager eves surveyed to corner where Paul war sprawled out asleep. ‘Convinced that eversthing was pro pitious, he gave the foot of the young. fr tourist a sudden Wek tat browght the scholar erect at one, ‘The merchant pointed and grinned wheracpon the other arose and ap- broat tod Paul, who still slept 09, ut teniy unconscious of impending woe TThes_ seized upon the | American Paul strugsled desperately—als! he was taken at such dandvantage that he found himself almost powerless tzainst these men. ‘One had a Knee upon his chest and was choking. him, while the other fathered his hands’ together and pro Ceeded to tle them In a most ignom ious. fashion. When this "haa beon accomplished they suffered Paul to rise, which he did with alacrity, at the same time demanding to know what such an in figaity meant, and threatening. them ‘ith all manner of punishment when thelr destination was reached. ‘But all that had ‘no effect, #0 Paul tay ack In ble corner and thought "Again. that laugh in the adjoin: Ing compartment. Like a fash {came to him where he had heard that cheery sound betore. Te was the English surgeon who had stood at in back In the student due, nd whose words of genuine sympathy tnd good 1uck Re could distincty re member. What would not the” bg Briton do tothe pretended keeper ance he was Tet loose aniong them? ‘Then Paul considered that the Eng- Ushman might fall him—might prove fa'myth, alter all, so he aet about t0 free nimeets fon! his bonds. Tt was hard work, but at last—how he breathed a sigh of rll when the stretched onde fell of le wrists, Free again, thank heaven! ‘nd ere ho would ailow those ignomintous cords to be again wrapped about hie arma he would dle. Now, to Tay Bold of the weapon, Steady! one of the fellows wav eye- sng him tn a suspictous manner, apd it'would not ao to let the game be dle- covered at thie stage. "As the man roeo from his seat and drew back the traveling rug, the Am erlcan streck hier with all his fore, at the same time springing to his feet He reached now for the firearm. ‘Tho altuation took a. audden Cura, however, from the plan of campaign which he had laid out, for just at this Interesting moment there came several shrill pipiogs from the motor ahead, then a crash, and_a tremendous Up. heaval that betokened serious accl- dent on the road; and, of course, Paul found no immediate use for his Ite persuader. ‘A smash-up on the rallway Is ser ous enough at any time, but it seems to potsess an added horror when one Is so situated that the freedonr of limbs is denied. Rhinelander felt the carriage vio- lently upheave, then toss to the right and left as if in the grasp of hufri- ere Te aa she: crawled ont from the 4 ees sso tacieing ties —he was free from the unwelcome at- tentions of the men who had watched ‘him 80 closely, and who had been tak- tng drastic measures to get him into thelr power, at the time the smash oc- curred, Just then Paul heard a yolee from close by, @ voice that calmly begged assistance, a yolce that showed 00 trace of fear or alarm. : He knew it belonged to the English- man, and with alll speed ho made for the spot, eager to render Sir Noel what help he could. No doubt the other was surprised to hear an English voice address him, but under the conditions he did not ask any explanation until his limbs had been extrieated from thelr pre- dicament. “Any serfous damage, Sir Noel?” asked Paul, seeing the other make a cursory examination. “Thank heaven, [ have come out better even that I might have expect- ed. A beastly piece of business, Isn't it? But you seem to know me—we have met somewhere. I am glad to shake your hand and thank you for the help you gave." As he did 80, he leaned forward, en- deavoring to see Paul's face. “f am Paul Rhinelander—we met under pecullar conditions at Heldel- berg,” Paul sald, quietly. ‘The big Briton squeezed his hand ‘some more. “By Jove! You eut out some brave ‘work for us—thirteen stitches, my boy, {t took to cover that fellow's cheek. A rate mark he'll carry for life. Glad to meet you again, doubly glad to be under obligations, But I may be the only doctor at hand. See you later, my boy.” He hurried off to where a fre was burning, and in which quarter they were carrying the injured as fast as rescued from the wreck. Just then a shriek from feminine lunge somewhere in the distance re- minded Paul of what he had seen. ‘Was the Countess Almee on the train, as he had some reason to be- lieve? He hurried to the carriage where he remembered having seen her, but when he looked the nest was empty. ‘A man with a lantern rendered him some assistance, since by the ald of the light he discovered cettain articles in the snug nest so recently occupied by a lady as served to prove her iden- tity. ‘Then his suspicions were not over- drawn, and she had been the genius whose hand manipulated the strings by which he had been trapped. ‘The accident had, unfortunately, taken place at a lonely part of the road and this assistance could uardly come before dawn. Curiosity caused Paul to draw closer to the fire and survey the groups near by. He was searching for the countess, and though the women were hardly in ‘a condition to appear presentable, still Paul belleved he could have recognized the adventuress in any guise. To his surprise he failed to discover her! Then he turned to make iquit- ies of Sir Noe!, and in this way dis- cover the truth; int before he reach- ed the doctor, the female assistant, who was flitting about lke an angel of merey, binding up wounds and car- rying water to parched lips, came be- tweer bis eyes, and the biazing fire, ‘and Paul was stunned to discover In this tender-hearted” sister of charity the woman he had Jooked upon as a cold-blooded adventures, Countess Aimee, ‘The sight of the countess in the role of charity gave Paul a queer sensation he had seen her rope in the dupes In Paris, men with titles and fortunes falling into her net galore, but this ‘was a new feature which he had never reamed could exist in her nature. It only went to show that she was a woman after all, with a tender heart Deneath the. exterior—perhaps, had fortune been more kindly in surround- ing her with luxury she might have been a blessing rather than a curse to mankind. At any rate Paul found himself con- doning her taults and feeling. more charitably disposed toward her. She had seen and recognized him, and instantly came to his side. “The doctor told me you were wn- hurt,” she sald, and he knew then that his safety had been upon her mind while she worked. “T regret to tell you that obe of your friends has vanished and the other has a broken leg—possibly you have found ‘him yonder,” he remarked. She did not blush at all, but simply laughed. “Yes, I have attended to him. He groans horribly and has not the nerve of a child. No doubt you condemn me for using such heroic measures to accomplish my purpose, but I am a be- Mever In the adage that the end justl- fles the means. You know that which may ruin me should it come out, and 1 am surely at Iberty to defend my- self, Besides—I had other reasons for my actions." Paul knew what she meant, and his old feeling of repulsion came back. ‘Such determination appalled him— was It possible to escape from the clutches of this wonderful woman ‘once she set her mind upon bis cap- ture? ‘A less stubborn man might have ylelded to what he was pleased to call ‘the inevitable, but Paul was saved Innocent If will be necessary to ptacc ‘the blame Just where It belougs. “You ‘understand what that means. Ger ‘many {8 m0 place for you, Couutr, and if you are os wise as I take you to be you will pass over the border ‘without much delay.” She looked at him strangely. “Tam unable to quite fathom thc motive that infinences you to warn me, I had imagined that sv, nated me," she ald, slowly. “Not that, Countess; not that, 1 only regretted that I was unab'e io re- turn the unfortunate rogard you. ex- preased’for me, A man can not force Ms heart to act—that 1s, beyond his control” “Then, In spite of my work, you say you have not despised me, Paul?” with ‘a vein of eagerncas In her volce, “Tam afrald 1 was beginning to when suffering the indignities your ‘agents chose to heap upon me; but as T'saw you ministering to these poor suffering wretches all that pasved away. I would not have harm come to you, Countess.” “Phen turn back to Heldelberg.” “[ have too much at stake to do that. Come what will T shall go to Berlin,” “there is war in sight” “I know If, and perhaps 1 may be given an opportunity to see some ac- tion, In my present frame of mind nothing would suit -me better.” ‘She looked troubled. “Surely you would not take up arms against my beloved France?” “You forget that German blood flow- ed in the veins of my. forefathers. ‘Ang, In truth, Lam utterly indifferent fag to the eause that takes me to the fetd, since it Is only the excitement of battie that T desire.” “You grieve me very much, Mon- steur, I would see you Nghting for the liltes of France with the keenest of pleasure. Perhaps a commission—" “Do not mention it. Remember, Countess, I have given you ample ‘warning of my intentions once I reach the capital. If you are wise you will vanish Immediately. At any rate, 1 shall not hold myself in blame should something unpleasant happen to show you the Interlor of a gloomy German fortress.” “Have no fear. Tam well able to ook out for myself. Perhaps T bave influential friends closer to the throne ‘than you may suspect.” She was called away at this junc- ture by Sir Noel, who had need of her Valuable assistance In binding up a wounded arm. ‘A remarkable woman! Yes, Paul was compelled to ac- knowledge that he had never met nor heard of her equal. He hoped he would never see the Countess again; Dut fate wiited otherwise, as future events would prove, : His next concern was to reach Ber Min ; 12. he enadinus’ EEAUTIES FOUND IN INDIANS. Handsome Faces Found Among Women Of the Five Tribes. ‘Women of the five tribes of the In- @ian Teritory, also of a number 0: tribes of Okiahoma and Kansas, arc highly civilized and educated. Fur- ther south are several remnant tribes who have accepted the manners of thelr paletace neighbors, and among these people social life is Indeed quite lively. Many of the belles of the five tribes of the Indian Territory are of quarter, sixteenth or thirty-second Indian blood, but the red strain dominates in all cases, and while it may not show In color, it holds good in the molding of the face, the color of the har and eyes or the Uialect of the tongue. How- ever, among them are many blondes, whose golden hair and soft blue eyes appeal in strong terms to one’s sense of beauty. And one of woman's best gifts do these possess—clear and Tow yolees, rich in tone und without a trace of the gutteral so common with the average redskin. Raised amid scenes of bloodless con- quest of thelr raco by the whites, It is tele wonder that inwardly they hate the sight of a white man. But they Took without concern upon the thin- ning out of their own people and seem to advocate the destruction of the In- dian government, While white men are social fayorites and invariably become the busbands of these women, it is a matter of fact that when one is first Introduced he will receive @ chilly re- eption, ‘There are among them many impulsive girls, as there: were in the South during the war of the rebellion, who hated the sight of a Yankee and who yet came to marry one in later years. Others there are whose prefi- ‘dice has fallen away with more intl- ‘mate association. These are leaders tn the social functions at Tahlequah, ‘Muskogee and Vinita, three society towns of tha Indian country. BORN AFTER MOTHER'S BURIAL Celebrated Perionages Who) Have Hed Unlaue Experiences. More than one celebrated personage was actually born after the burial ot Is own mother, as the following au- theutic incidents will amply attest: Ebenezer Erskine, one of the foun- ders of the United Presbyterian church of Scotland, was born after the burial fof his mother. Mra, Erskine was bur- fea tn a trance, and on one of her fingers was a valuable ring. The gravedigger knew of thls, opened the coffin, and was in tho act of cutting off the ring-boaring finger when Mrs. Ers- icine awoke with a ory. She rose, walked home, and went upstairs with- out having ‘encountered any of her family. The footsteps overhead caused her husband to remark “If { didna’ ken my wife was lyin’ in the kirk-yard, T wad say that wis ber ftstep.” Mra, Erskine live to Vecome the mother of Ebenezer. It fg not generally known that Rob- ert E. Lee, tho contederate general, was born after his mother had been buried, ‘That lady was a victim of catalepay, and during one of her pro- Tonged trances was pronounced by the physicians to be dead. ‘The burial ser- sige wai over, and the sexton was busy at hia sad tank, whet: the loud crying and knocking of the. awakened woman happily realted in Her deliverance from ab avful doom. A year later her Wal bor ei Ss ee AS Two years: in Ines, Ky, eee Moors 3 Warde, shot "heed ‘Rup. 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Wiese { esse RA EA Sn pce | |e era a ee a Coy ey How Mrs. Brace, a Noted Rares eee al rations for Ovarian Troubles are Un- necessary, “ Dean Mas, Preasaat: Travelling for years on the road, with Leseag ine meals and sleep and damp beds, broke down my herlth so completely. two years ago that the physician advised a complete rest, and when I bad gained a 7 Mn ; i MCR! ot \ ray =y/ Wi Si« MRS. G. BRUCE. suficlent vitality, an operation for ovarian troubles. ' Not a very cheerful prospect, to be sure. I, however, was advised to try Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and San- ative Wash; I did so, foetunstely forme. Before a month had passed felt that my general health had im- proved; in three months more I was cured, and I have been in perfect health since, I did not lose an engage- ment or miss a meal. “Your Vegetable Compound ts eer- tainly wonderful, and well worthy the pee your siniclog friends who have cared are reuly ta give you. always speak highly of ft, aud you will admit I have good reason to do bo"—Mas. G, ‘Buvce, Lansing, Mich, ‘$o00 fortte f ehreteimentl To et gain The fullest counsel on this subject can be secured without cost by writing to Mrs Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Your letter will be entirely confidential. $2500 x Wenntcal tings otecales / Also B.8. Pumps “ane STON ‘and Windailla ein BECKMAN BAOS., Des Moines, lows W. N. UL, Des Moines, No. 19.—1902 ‘Ryu Blessing Bigedten tse best ert All aBecing ite aoe ed grovtrs ie Avoid heey slate. Better to lose your argument than your friend, ‘Try One Package. It “Deflance Starch” does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does, you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satis: faction and will not stick to the fron. The baker sends in his bills when he needs dough, frrela mas top Milos Ip 10 ainuten Springfeld, Il!., April 16—The Con- Unental Limited on the Wabash Rail- road has made a new record from Til- ton to Granite City, making 180 miles tn 180 ntautes, “Thiet was, with ve ftousthree station" stops,” one. to hange, engines ‘and. one %0. take on coal. The actual running time was two hours and thirty-eight minutes. ‘The Tun trom Danville’ to Decatur. 716 miles, was made in 10. minutes Including ttope at Tolono and Bement. ‘St. Louis Republic, April 17, 1902. Fools seek pleasure; wise men hap- piness, ondentedied Rain Rncainatiem. Ropar pee mires nc ee Se Crowning eveute are not unusual In the life of a dentist. peal, Relea et an, ear ae When the king plays poker hie red face won't pass for a royal flush. Lhe ctr aout oce nt os sain Shake into your shoes, Allen's Foot Bane, Uporrack for the feat Tb anees Tight or? Sow Shoce feck Paar’ "Canes Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Hot and Sweeting Feet” Ab'ail Drogyista and Shoe Stores, 2c. Sample sent FREE. Address Allen & Olmsted, Loltoy, 8X. Sowmon, woulda’ be considered « wise man nowadays, with a those ADL IAEARM SSA = A theater fs sill stationary althoued it takes wings and files. Best Daily in Iowa for $1.50 Per Year ‘The Des Moines DAILY NEWS now publishes Gailien are jiblished but ax timer a week. The En aa AY Re ae Bator Find Zee oe cach in advances ( Dol ESS DIVIDEND PAYING OIL STO Bagecsounestnnte East Norra ota ioe Comes enunrsnabina con Pe hl dna oer ra aided: | San Fg OL) Health and Disease as illustrated In the Scalp. Fig. shows a section of a healthy hair magnified. Fig, 2 shows the deadly ‘effect of the DANDRUFF GERMS that are dscoying the hl oo. Destroy the cause you remove the elec No Dandruff, no Falling Hair, no Baldness, if you kill the germ with NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE. For Sale by all Drugelsts, Price $1.00. a Good enough for anybody! Yau HavANA Fier Ss A Aol Brena Ak dia al ©) ‘ S mS NSS 5 G ESS ez A FLORODORA’BANDS are of same value as tags from STAR, HORSE SHOE. ‘SPEARHEAD; STANDARD NAVY ‘OLD PEACH & HONEY” and J.T." Tobacco, General Davis Wins Decisive Victory, Capturing Prin- % cidal Forts, EIGHT AMERICANS ARE KILLED ant Actton With Sultan Hayat’ Forven - Tmmponsble to State the Nomlicr of Mor femiliae Washington, May 6.—The war de- partment has’ recelved @ calblegram from General Chaffee indicating that the campaign against Sultan Bayan, one of the principal Moro chiefs, has been completely successful, The re- sult was accomplished by « gallant ax- sault on the principal Moro fort and its capture after a number of the lead: ing Moros had been killed. ‘The cable. Bram, whicg was received this after- noon, was as follows: “Adjutant General, Washington:— ‘The following is the full substance of Brigadier General George W. Davis' message from Bayan: “Eighty-four survivors. Dayan sur rendered unconditionally this morning at 7: Sultan Bayan, Raja Muda Bayan, Sultan Pandapatan and all leading Dattos dead and many of their follow: ers. “Assault on the principal fort, which surrendered lastnight, one of the most gallant performances of American arms, “Colonel Frank D, Baldwin and big reximent deserve all praise for hand toband struggle in four Ines of Gitehes under ‘walls of fort. Thesg trenches are Uned with Moros dead from rift fire. Have never seen ot heard of any performance excelling this gallantry aud grit. “itis my painful duty to report that “the overthrow of Moro power was not accomplished without severe loss. One officer and seven enlisted men killed; four officers and thirty-seven enlisted men wounded. Will telegraph the list later. “After eighty-four survivors march- ed out this morning as prisoners, and it was understood they were all, eight others who had concealed themselves in rubbish in side the fort made a break for liberty, tried to fight thelr Way out, but none succeeded. Some Moro wounded tried to stab soldiers trying to help them. “It is impossible to state the num- ber of Moros killed, many lying $n tall grass. ‘The surrender saves tis from siege and starving ont. Impossible to have carried works without sealing ladders, which were ready. Intend to retain prisoners until two or three small adjacent forts oceupled, then With your consent to retain ay hostages eight or ten of the principals and re Jeuse the others, “The force in the line of advance consisted of four mom tain guns, 470 rifles, This fully sufflevent. Could not have used more men advantageously. Had we sent strong column it would only have swelled the casualty. lst. “One nelghboring datto has already presented himself as a friend, and T expect a general coming in Shortly, when the weight of the blow Is known’ “The dead have been seut to Mala: bang for buctal. “In light of present knowledge, could have besieged the principal forts and in time forced surrender, bat that would probably aye resiilted Ina sortie for freedom and escape for many, By attacking them they have heen | completely erushed—the only Kind of lesson these wild Moros seem to be able to profit by. “Shall invite Sultan ‘Tarlac to pay me a friendly visit, if he docs not do so of his initiative: Has fort farther east in plain sight and of same strength as was Bayan, on beautiful tableland, thousands acres fine upland vice, Urging people to return to its cultivation. “Phe result to follow this action very Important, namely, it secures respect for United States authority in the center of Moro savagery. Chaffee." KILLED BY HIS BROTHER. His Library. New York, May 8—Panl Leicester Ford, the novelist, was shot and. kil- led yesterday by his brother, Malcom Wobster Ford, writer and athlete, who immediately sent a bullet into his own breast, dying Instantly. ‘The shooting occurred at ‘the hand- some new mansion which Pan! Lel- cester Ford had built at 27 East Sey- -enty-seventh street, and bad occupied for about a year, At the time of the shooting there was in the house, besides the two brothers, Mrs, Patil Lelcester Ford, Miss Ellzabeth R, Hall, the novelist’s secretary, and tue servants. The nov- elist_ was sitting at his desk in one corner of his ubrary on the second floor. Miss Hall was at her desk in anoth- er corner of the room. Malcom Ford called as he had often done, any went 10 lis brother at the desk, Words Were exchanged in a tone so low that Miss Hall could not hear what was said, Buddenly there was a revolver shot and Miss Hall, jumping up, dart- ed from the room. ' Malcom Ford had called her and as she turned towards him he placed the revolver to his heart, fired and feil, dying instantly. When Miss Hall turned to look at Paui he was still standing at his desk, but rapidly losing strength, She helped him {0 a sofa and summoned a phy- sician, who arrived In less than five minutes. He -ound Mr. Ford uncon- scfons and he lived but twenty min- tes It is said that there was enmity be- tween the two brothers, and conse- quently bitterness and that it was of eloyen years standing; that ever since the death of thelr father they haye not heen on intimate or brotherly terms, ‘This alleged enmity on the part of Malcom is safd to have been brought alout by the fact that the father of the boys disinherited him. Paul Leicester Ford was 37 years old, and a novelist of much note, “Ja- nice Meredith” being perhaps his'most popular novel. His first success was “The Honorable Peter Sterling.” Railroad Company Liable. Dubuque, May 2—The widow of Switchman Volker, who was killed here in the Milwaukee yards while coupling cars, has been awarded a vordict for $9,000 in the federal court, ‘The jury was out only twenty minutes, ‘Tho verdict. shows that where it Is Proven that a railroad: company does not provide {ts cars with patent couplers and loss of life results from ald negligence, the company, 1s Hable, ‘These facts were clearly shown during AMOI 8 ee it you de your part well you will be =< SE yeu 66 7: ‘Jou will be When You Go to Omaha, Stop at ‘Tho Millard, Leading Hotel, Central- ly Located, $2 and up Per Day. You pay No More That at Hotels of Lesser Grade, You Get First-Class Service. Newly, Furnished Rooms. European Plan, $1 and up Per Day, ‘The Lin- cola, Opp. Depots, Lincoln, $2 and up Por ‘Day. It sometimes happens that a man's houso a his mother-inlaw 8 castle, Second Kings, Fourth Chapter, Teath Verse It you read this verse you will find che basis for the little story printed In ‘The Four-Track News for May, which 4s entitled “The Prophet's Chamber.” ‘The Four-Track Newa will be sent freo to any address in the United states for one year for 60 cents; single coples, § cents, Address Geo, H, Dan- fels, Publisher, Grand Central Station, New York, _ From early youth Ambrose 8, Ottey, of Cecil county, Md., has been an at: tentive reader of tie Bible, He has read it from beginning to end 117 Umes, and informs us that it contains 1.189 ‘chapters, 31.198 verses, 773,697 words and 3,566,480 letters, Xt didn’t seem right to spoil a day's sport, so the Jailor at Fort Scott, Kan., temporarily liberated a couple of pris oners to make up the full quota of @ local football team, ‘The team was short handed, and was scheduled for A game. Atter the game the prisoners Hts io thee, A lively old boy was Pierre Laver. dure, who recently died at Lewistown, Mont., at the ag of ILL years, He was born in the territory which is now North Dakota, in 171. His father was a French Canadian trapper, who lived to be 112 years old, and his mother was a squaw, who died at the age of 120, It $s customary. at the continuous verformance theaters, for the man- agers to send on the stage, toward the close of the afternoon, some of the most wretched actors. These are called “chasers,” and ‘they are in- structed to do’ their best—which is their worst—to weary the patrons, and chase them out of the house, to make toom for the night audience. 'p telat ‘Slacinw Minaaa. Watts Flats, N. ¥., May 6th.—George Manhart of this place, a hale and hearty old soldier of 80 years of age, tells a thrilling story of a narrow es- cape from death. “Four years ago.” he eays, “the doc- tors who were attending me during a serious illness called my wife aside and told her that I could not live two weeks as I had Bright's Disease,which ‘cneant certain death. “As a last resort we thought we would try Dodd's Kidney Pills, and accordingly sent to Mr. Clark's drug stora and gol a box. “This remedy worked wonders in any ease, 1 noticed the, improvement at once and discharged the doctor. “1 kept on improving until every symptom of illness had gone and I was strong and well “I feel tke a boy and to-day T am cnopfing wood as well at eighty as at twenty. Dodd’s Kidney Pills did it.” i Sen Ta all Figures are naturally truthful, but anscrupulous statisticians often lead them astray. Home Women. Sh ft W758) Lea : pill ey VE gh e's\, TS pee ea! ARIE = TES eo “NF 4 i PEKAs 1 a gs 3 ,- ee Sey TAIN Ns sims eons ao eshte RSS ee es See ae SS oe eae eee een te Seite ices cine Sc aren os Tomes Sime ceoae ees Spee Se cen et cinder esi ramps ae =e Fe ee a ino napliatn ohieee ee “ALL WRIGET-POR MORE THAN EALP A CENTURY Loy iu itz FURY. cetuniee’s EYES AND EYELIDS ‘erlow 25 Gente, All Dregplats. _ WRG ROU VEATASLEL Gy Rev ore eye SB oe ay batt ie aS “4 i Lr Tie ori Ee Ma SSE ‘Tee Only Bivabie Wall Costing Wall Paper is unsanitary. Kale el eh ee ey off and scale, ALABASTINEZ is SE Geert rar tue bra by mixing in cold water, For iby ht hen Sener and beware ‘of worthless imitations. ALABASTINE COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. s= MONEY —— B food. '"Y rnolemaie Prices, Our 1.00 pase catalorue wil be vent fee pou een fay Se pow, Lt ae yaar ree \ onda laid es 1 = ewrcdeo ye boune sha sells the trath. eS aan. WORTH A KING'S RANSOM. = sips Saved Jo. COW Ler e reece = acl? Saves ne Sue NN an eee NING Sia Lay we>= FP NN ’ é PR \ ~~ AN. Th iY Re AY OS Se Sa SS en _ BRIDCEPOOR ee ee 1 ee i \ a AN WR : hegre i i \ AW, ee { \) } Ws , Se | WY ~ Nak < \ WSS : Y ST H 5 9 WY yy 12 1 », Se Cae yi; » a Ca CA» CU £ . Wy Db g7] ry ’ ‘\ AN N ANN Prevented by Shampoos of CUTICURA SOAP and light dressings of CUTICURA; purest of emollient skin cures. This treatment at once stops falling hair, removes crusts, scales, and dandruff, soothes irritated, itching surfaces, stimulates the hair follicles, supplies the roots with energy and nourishment, and makes the hair grow upon a sweet, wholesome, healthy scalp when all else fails, f E MILLIONS USE CUTICURA SOAP Assisted by Curigura Onrsesr, for preserving, purifying, and Peasite) lng the skin, for eansing the scalp of crusts, scales, aud dindraff, ond stopping of falling hair, for softening, whitveciog, and soothing red, rough, and sore hands, for baby rashes, itehags, and chafings, ahd fot all the pare ores afte toler. buh and nursery. Ailions of Women use Cuncvm. joaP in the forn of haths for annoying irritations, inflammations, amd excorintions, for too free or offensive perspiration, im the form of washes for ulcerative weaknesses, and for mauy antiseptle purposes which readily. ta est themselves to women and mothers. COTICURESOA® enabler toate ‘emollient properties derived from Cutrcura, the great skin eure, with the purenot cleansing ingredients, and the most refreshing of Gower odours, fo other medicated soup is to be compared with it for pasar io ritying, and besutltying ‘the skin, scalp, hi, and Raids, Ng other eS purposes of the tole buty and ourery. thus eeeealees ae REST” 208 of bath, 3 os ‘One Paice, tho Best akin and ‘Sonmpleatoey 00D; aud the Bey SSS Ed baby soup in the world, Agha sa san ao git Nees ae eine es Complete External and Internal Treatment for Every Humour, _ Cousadng of orga Bout 5 of erase Qlcun 2 ee The Set 81 eset dish enone g2atp, 494 blood hi cuales, eines a0 ricatnn West elie whew asics EASA peace om haenectaaiee eee en SSTCTTS AASOLTERE. it (Ohne ted) ro, el tie pec ue fr ihe coleyhiae gb Ouricwaa REscLTaRY, oe wiltaRd et penen Se abies et a ects Sosa pene cat est, mont OI a samen ‘4 i. - ee eee re eZ 5~2°°— LY a, v Qe, _—<3 > EZ al SFG i a Sus oo” de Kis Py Shi AAS LESS. RS. COL. E. J. GRESHAM, Treas- AJ] wer Daughters of the Confeder- ~ acy, and President Herndon Vil- lage Improvement Society, writes the following lelter from Hardon, Pues county, Virginia: Herndon, Va, The Perana Medicine Co Catombun,O.: Gentiemen--"Teunnotapeal too high: ly of the value of Peruna. I believe Wa Poe ay tie to te wondered ia “Thumered oh extant tie We WAT ANEe UA GIT BUSINESS: cogudce pout Coandietone tiberat We giao hea Stine seein wee hindiinkeccenncer ow Tork, hTeas net Bens ocurtty schabiinee ane tener gener Hin once Ee hldge Oataion, Re. head and lone jm-tee wees form, one the doctors datrly gave me up, and I despaired of ever getimg well again, “T noticed yoursavertinementand the splendid testimonials given sven feared Wy Peranes cad dee termined to try abottle. . Ifelt butlittle better, but used @ aeoud and » third bottle ‘and kept on lmpeoykng slowly, ‘it took atx hotties #0 cure mre, bert they were Necth 6 Sine tes to me, 1 talk io all ay triendy and am a trae believer dn its worth.” o=-Mrs, Cols Be Je Gresham. ‘Thousands of women owe their lives, toPeruna. Tensof thousands owe thelr health to Peruse. Hundseds of show. sands are praising Peruana in every sta Inthe Unlon,. ‘We haw om fle « great multitude of letters, with written pet mission for use in. pablie print, which can never be tked for want af space, ‘Address ‘The Perune: Medicine Co., Cotumius, 0. for # ooke written cape: cilly tor 'wolnen, inatenetively illus, trated, entitled “Health and Beauty," Sent free to women SALESMEN WANTED! 0, Fou wish to, represent one of tho. larneed fn most co ne Nest iitanra or Tardy Frais asd Ores: metals. "Stock guarauteod tee west ea Write tor erm LBERT! an ALBERTSON & HOBBS, RACE ECHOES. The colored men of Wagoner, Indiana Territory, have organized an oil, gas and mineral company, with capital stock $100,000. The colored women of St. Louis are inaugurating an industrial home for the reforming of fallen women of the race. A good move. Mr. J. M. Paris has recently been re-elected alderman of Waupaca, Wis. He is worth about $15,000. The mayor has made him chairman of two committees. Mr. Andrew Carnegie gave $20,000 to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for a library building. The structure was built almost entirely by student labor and was dedicated last month in the presence of distinguished men and women. The building is 55x110 feet and two stories in height. The plans of the library were drawn and the work of building superintended by R. R. Taylor, the director of industries. Joseph C. DeVillis, an enterprising young man who has traveled around the world and served with Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay, has just been admitted as an art student at the Adelphi Academy at Brooklyn, N. Y. The Tower Hill House, on the top of Tower Hill, South Kingstown, R. I., has been donated by Gordon Mackay of Newport for a manual training school for colored children. Included in the gift of the hotel property are ten acres of land and four cottages. The principal of the school will be Rev. Mr. Holly of Philadelphia, and Dr. Buchanan as New York and Booker T. Washington will be named as trustees. Mr. Holly will open the school in September with many pupils from the South. Miss Dr. E. A. Grier, who had built up quite a lucrative practice, died at Thomasville, Ga., April 14, from a stroke of paralysis. She was boin about 1862. After graduating from Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. C., she entered Fisk University and graduated in 1893. She taught at Miss Lucy Laney's School, Augusta, Ga., and entered the Woman's Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa., from which she graduated in 1897 with high honors. Since her graduation she has practiced medicine in two States, South Carolina and Georgia. The medical boards granted her State certificates with very flattering compliments. STATE OF IOWA. OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE. Des Moines, Iowa, March 1, 1902. Whereas, the Lawyers' Surety company, located at New York, in the State of New York, has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1901, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of the State relating to insurance. Therefore, In pursuance of law, I, Frank F. Merriman, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fidelity and Surety in the State, by Agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1903. I further certify that the statement shows— The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company. December 31, 1901, to be..... The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1901, to be ... The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1901, to be.....$ 92,070.61 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the day and date above written. "The Fastest Growing Store in Des Moines" Still Another Room To Be Added. ALTERATION SALE NOW GOING ON. All new Goods to be sold at a sacrifice before the workmen begin—to save them from the dust and dirt—and make more room for remodeling the store. THIS WILL BE The Greatest and Most Impressive East City—We MUST have our fast increasing crowds, Piece and Article of Merchandise Department will be offered at Come Come One Day Two OF THIS GIVEAWAY Be a "Leader" Customer COME and share in the many Watch our windows—Read to the store and examine the Lots—offered daily. 510 E. LOCUST THE L Department Come Here! For what ever you home--We sell every room on EASY PAYMENT LOWEST PRICES CHASE and Most Important sale ever We MUST have more room to reasing crowds of customers—E article of Merchandise—In Ea will be offered at a sacrifice. We Come On Two Days E THIS GREAT "Customer if you are not o share in the many benefits of windows—Read our Ads—or better and examine the mnny Extra Spe daily. THE LEADER Department Store We ! at ever you want for -We sell everything room on PAYMENT P PRICES LARGEST LEASE & WES The Greatest and Most Important sale ever held in the East City—We MUST have more room to accommodate our fast increasing crowds of customers—Every Yard—Piece and Article of Merchandise—In Each and Every Department will be offered at a sacrifice. Be a "Leader" Customer if you are not one already—COME and share in the many benefits of this event—Watch our windows—Read our Ads—or better still Come to the store and examine the mny Extra Special Bargain Lots—offered daily. --- For what ever you want for your home--We sell everything for every room on CHASE & WEST. Chip Seeks Steamship Line. Senor Salvador Calero has presented to the Chilean government a project for a new fast line of steamers between the Pacific and Mediterranean ports, with headquarters at Valparaiso and a capital of a quarter of a million sterling in 20,000 shares, a subvention to be granted on condition that the steamers should be armed as guerreros in war time. 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 Wash Given by Walter Raleigh. Among the bequests of the late Dr. Edmund Croker of Llanabrin 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 1589. 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 thinness of silver paper. State of Iowa. Polk County, ss: To Thos. Mitchell. You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of December, A. D. 1895 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year 1894 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: The East Sixty-six (66) feet of the West one hundred and sixty (162) feet (133) feet) Nile (10) Block T. Towns of Mitchelville Polk County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Dead for sale certificate from each sale be made within thirty days from the completed service bureau. J. H. Phillips. Lawful holder and owner of said car- elements. --- 图 1-17 7-12-15 温度: 25°C important sale ever held in the more room to accommodate of customers—Every Yard—chandise—In Each and Every at a sacrifice. Come Come Days Every Day GREAT SALE If you are not one already—any benefits of this event—our Ads—or better still Come mmny Extra Special Bargain EADER 521 E. LOCUST ent Store. you want for your everything for MENT PLAN LARGEST STOCKS & WEST. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL There is always compensation. Our angels go out that our archives may come in. Unhappy is the man for whom his own mother has not made all other mothers venerable. It is poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mein, inventions and actions of others. What an absurd thing it is to pass over the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attentions on his infirmities. Virtue will catch as well as vice by contact; and the public stock of honest, manly principle will daily accumulate. A greater value should be set on having received instructive and useful lessons than of possessing great store of wealth; for the latter is transitory good, the former is durable. There is scarcely a generalization for one sex which does not apply equally to the other, so perfectly alike in nature are men and women. The difference is only in circumstances. SINGER SEWING MACHINE 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 machines are busy. It makes a stitch on heavy goods that is elastic and strong and will not pucker the light material. It has a practical set of steel attachments covering a large range of work. Not "how cheap, but "how good" should be your guide in buying a sewing machine. Do not be satisfied without first giving the "No. 9" a trial. If your dealer does not handle them need for catalog. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Sold at all drug stores. Price. 25c. in large cans—Contains One Month's Treatment. If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, securely wrapped on receipt of 50c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address 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 tap gently on each one, then stoop and whisper under the cap or lid that Mary, Jane, Thomas or William is dead. This is done to keep the little honey makers from forsaking their place of abode should they have to wait and find out the news of the calamity themselves The custom is alluded to in Whittier poem "Telling the Bees." CAMPING IN COLORADO is one of the most delightful and inexpensive ways of spending a vacation. A book with the above title, containing full details of where to go, necessary camp equipment and its cost, with full and accurate information for the inexperience, is being prepared by Jno. Sebastian, General passenger Agent, Great Rock Island Route, Chicago, Ill., and will be sent free, with other Colorado literature, on application. You will be astonished to find how cheaply and pleasantly the outing can be made. 3 45 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. SECRET ORDERS. BLACK SKIN REMOVER: REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to keep it from falling out. Highly perfumed and very durable, our boxes say of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is a box. **This No-Money Box** we sell it for one dollar box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or a postage, express money order or registered letter, we will accept it. A postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. L. we will accept it. In any case, it is helpful that we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. No one will know含含 except register. Plan for Reducing Fleab. The newest plan for reducing the flesh excludes no particular skin-denal. Those who are anxious to try its effects need renounce only water with their meals. But they are required to make up for the water they avoid at meals by the amount to be drunk during the day. Not less than two quarts of water is the daily allowance. The results are soon noticed and are said to be as lasting as those of any other method of reduction. REPORT USING Nelson's Straightine FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing it, lishing the roots, prevents it from falling and improves Dandruff and itching. Nelson's Straightline and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and is highly performed. Straightline does not cause itching or itching, and is highly performed time, or continued as long as desired. Thousands of testimonials on file. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. LOW RATES VIA C. M. & ST. P. RAILWAY. Home Seekers Rate first and third Tuesday of each month to many points in West, Northwest and South. Settlers Rates every day in March and April to points in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and California. Settlers rates to Minnesota and North Dakota March 10th, 11th, 13th, 25th, April 1st and 8th. Call at or address City Ticket office 410 Walnut street for all information. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH KEOKU IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondiau Streets, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D, Residence 1318 Fulton Street. Services Presching 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Class 12:00 m Sunday School 2:30 p.m Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Friday 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the McClean Arms Co., held at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 22nd day of March, A. D. 1903, 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, ($300,000 00), preferred stock, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000 00) common stock, and shall be divided into four thousand shares of One hundred Dollars ($100,000 each, and when issued shall be fully paid and nonassessable." In testimony whereof, I. W. G. Montgomery, as president of said McClean Arms Co., pursuant to a vote of the stockholders of said corporation, on the 22d 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 McClean Arms Co A writable group service has been opened between the Germania island o bookm and the Borkum Reef Light ship, in the North secr. Ships are reported by this means between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. A great tribute was paid to engineering skill when a man committed suicide the other day by drowning himself in the Chicago river. Cheaper Than Ever TO COLORADO AND UTAH Daily to Sept. 10th, 1901. VIA THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo 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. Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:44 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m. next day. ONLY ONE NIGHT OUT See your Agent for details and Colorado literature or address JOH N SEBASTIAN, G. P. 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Local Office: 706 Walnut Street DesMoines, Iowa. Shannon & M MERCADO VAMPEO CABO DE VAMPEO tainted through some dealer selling "ch furnish duplicate parts therefor and is labi THE SINGER SEWING-MACHINE HAS AND IS STILL BEING ONE MILLION M It is constantly improved and represents The sure means of avoiding trouble and directly with the leading sewing-machin unequaled experience and an unrivaled lence of product and fair dealing in its sale SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. THE SINGER MA SALEROOMS Local Office: 706 Wain CALIFORNIA. Broad Vestibule First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco Great Rock Island Route Leave Chicago on Big 5 at 10:00 p.m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada by daylight in both directions. Those cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Grande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. Anyone sending a subscriber our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable. Communication is quicker ascertain our opinion than an invention is probably patentable. Communication is quicker ascertain our opinion than an invention is probably patentable. Ouest a century for securing patent its free. Ouest a century for securing patent its free. Ouest a century for securing patent its free. MUSN & Co. receive special notice, without a charge in the Scientific American. A handsomely illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of an annual period. A year; four months. $1. Sold by all news dealers. MUSN & Co. 381 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington, D.C. Japan's Exports and Imports. In 1868 Japan's export and import trade amounted altogether to 26,246,145 yen, or silver dollars. In 1890 it reached the figure of 435,820 yen. Second Hand Goods of all Kinds, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. Des Moines Second-Hand Book Dealers. 102-104-106 East Walnut. straightine Hair Straight. FOR DRESSING. URIOUS CHEMICALS. PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Only straightens the hair, but, by nour- Statistics show that less than Five merchandise dealers in each One Hundred are successful. They come and go and are forgotten. Singer machines are sold only by THE BINGER MANUFACTURING CO., dealing directly from maker to user. THE BINGER COMPANY IS PERMANENT AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE ALWAYS AT HAND TO CARE FOR BINGER MACHINES. This is an important consideration to the purchaser of a sewing-machine. Mary a woman has experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine ob- "cheap" machines but is totally unable to is liable to be gone in a short time. HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF I MACHINES YEARLY. presents the best skill in the art. able and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal machine manufacturers of the world, having analed reputation—the strongest guarantee of excel-its sale. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED MANUFACTURING Co. HOUSES IN EVERY CITY. Vainut Street DesMoines, Iowa. SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, IOWA. W. L. MORRIS Is Our FLORIST Is Our 609 Walnut Street DES MOINES. DES MOINES. IOWA. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R. I & P., COING EAST. ARRIVE 9:30 pm Chicago Limited. 9:35 pm 11:00 pm Express & Mail. 11:00 pm 11:16 pm Night Limited. 12:01 pm 12:31 pm Day Express. 12:48 pm 9:10 pm Hauppauge West. 7:00 pm C. R. I & P., GOING WEST C. R. I. & P. TOKEDEL 11:30 am ..... Keokuk ..... 7:15 am 11:30 am ..... Keokuk ..... 7:15 am DES MONES & FORT DODGE. 6:35 am ..Ruvhen Mall & Express ..... 8:15 am 10:45 am ..Tara and Fort Dodge. 6:35 am ..Ruvhen Mall & Express ..... 8:15 am 6:45 am ..St. Paul and Mifter. Flyer ..... 8:30 am WINTERISER BRANCH. 11:30 am ..Mall ..... 4:40 am 8:50 am ..Express ..... 4:40 am 8:50 am ..Express ..... 4:45 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 am ..Chicago and St. Paul tim. ..... 4:40 am ..Chicago and St. Paul Ex. ..... 4:45 am 9:25 am ..Chicago and St. Paul Ex. ..... 4:45 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-60TH 8:15 am ..Kansas City Limited ..... 4:40 am 11:30 am ..Day Express ..... 4:40 am 7:50 am ..Night Express ..... 4:40 am CHICAGO BURLINGTON QUALIFIER 815 pm . Alba Passenger . 815 pm 7 00 pm . Alba Passenger . 815 pm 7 00 pm . Alba Accommodation . 815 pm KEOKUK & WESTERN PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE Q. STATION 815 pm . Mail and Express . 815 pm CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 815 pm . Sloux City, N. & W. . 815 pm 815 pm . Chicago Limited . 815 pm 815 am . Dakota Limited . 815 pm 815 pm . Chicago Special . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha Express . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha Express . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha & Pa. Express . 815 pm WABASH HAILWAY 815 am . St. Louis Passenger . 815 pm 815 am . St. Louis Eastern Ex. . 815 pm C & M ST AND LIME 7:30 pm ..... Lake Lake Express ..... 4:05 pm 9:00 pm ..... Fonda & Sioux City Lim. ..... 9:05 am C & M ST P-BOONE LIME 1:55 pm ..... Bona Mall and Express ..... 4:00 pm 1:55 pm ..... Bona Mall and Express ..... 4:00 pm 4:00 am ..... Chicago Limited ..... 9:40 am 16:00 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 9:40 am 16:00 am ..... Sioux City City & Omaha ..... 9:40 am *Daily *Daily All other trains daily except Sanday A. AFTER USING. Treatment. If your druggist does we will mail it to any address, se- daddress 335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS