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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS Wm. Hobson has gone to Denver. Best Williams was in Colfax for a few days this week. The annual programme of the A. M. E. Sunday School Convention on page 4. Do not forget to attend the republican league meeting Monday evening. Miss Mary Bell who is taking music lessons this year is somewhat indisposed this week. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. Miss Ethel Wells who has been quite sick for the past two or three weeks is convalescent. Mr. Issac Talbot of Indianapolis, Ind., special correspondent of the Freeman is in our city this week. The Misses Mabel Hall, Gertrude Hyde and Allie Wilkinson are in Grinnell to-day attenting the High School meet. The Messers. Lewis Holmes and Percy Townsend left Saturday night for Duluth, Minn., where they expect to spend the summer. Mr. G. W. Brown of Kansas City arrived in the city last week, and will remain here. He has accepted a position with the McArthur Drug Co. "Public Opinion and the American Negro," will be discussed at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Subject for Sunday morning: "The Dynamic of Christian Service." Mrs. Rosa LaCour of Mendota, Ilh. is visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Blagburn. They are thinking of locating here in the utne future. Mr. G. H. Merchant one of our young men will leave Saturday for Davenport where he will make his headquarters He is an employer of the Rock Island Company. 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. Read the large Hawkeye Shoe store ad it is a new store and well worth your time to give them a call, they are courteous to all. Miss Grace Smith formally of Kehoko Mo., but recently of Minneapolis, Minn., arrived in our city Sunday to remain awhile. There was no "Queen" of the May ball selected last Wednesday night, but if there had been, Miss Louise Clay would certainly have received the honor. Albert Tolliver one of our Des Moines boys who went to Minneapolis, Minn., about two years ago, arrived in our city this week to spend a week visiting old friends and his parents, he likes the Minnesota Metropolis well. He made our office a pleasant call. Mr. Chas. Bradford one of Des Moines young men has accepted a position with the Rock Island Company. He left Thursday evening for Chicago to report for duty. He has been employed at the Savery Hotel for several years and made many friends while here. We are sorry to loose Charley. Sunday, May 25th., is the National Memorial Day, At 8:00 P. M. a special service will be held at the St. Paul's churro with appropriate music. Hon. John L. Thompson and Attorney S. Joe Brown will deliver addresses, with the ability and reputation of these two spholary men at the Iowa Bar a feast is in store for the large congregation which worship at St. Paul. Several of the old union soldiers and also some who served in the late war will be ```markdown ``` THE HAWKEYE The New Shoe Store With New Prices Shoe Bargains for the next five days. Good and re- liable footwear at unheard of prices. Babys' Shoes in lace and button, with or without wedge heel solid, regular 50c kind—for this sale at— 29c 50 pair Ladies Kid Oxford, a swell new oxford, heavy sole, black rope stitched, Cuban heel, dull kid tops, making a $3.00 value at $2.49 Ladies' Sandals One or two Strap Sandals—all solid—you pay for same $1.25 to $1.50—for this sale at— 79c Ladies' Patent Ideal Kid hand welt shoes in the newest heel and toe, usually solls at $4.00, a new pair if not satisfactory, for this sale at $2.75 Men's Tennis Oxford 75 cent quality at...50c Boys' and Youths'— 39c The Hawkeye Men's Patent leather shoes in the new freak last, dull kid top, will compare itself to any $4. shoe, for this sale at $2.75 Boys' Shoes Solid leather in lace—a $1.25 value—for this sale at— 89c Men's and Ladies' Fancy Turkish Slippers at...33c Ladies Serge Buskins at...29c Mens' Union Made Shoes Kangaroo calf, double sole in lace or Congress, every pair guaranteed a $2.50 shoe, for this sale at $1.75 Ladies' $2.00 Shoes In immitation turn and extension soles, patent tip and kid tip—for this sale,— $1.39 Ladies Buskins in Kangaroo, all solid, comfortable and made to wear, you are asked $1.25 for it everywhere—here at...85c The Hawkeye Ladies' $2.50 shoes in cloth top only—a dressy shoe—every pair warranted $1.75 Our Hawkeye Men's $400 Shoe, looks the same and will wear the same, and equally guaranteed as any $4.00 shoe, try pair at...$3.00 Mens' Oil Grain Creedmore Union made, all solid they sell at $1.75, for this sale $1.39 In our Misses and Childrens' Shoe Department we show the newest styles and honest goods and save you at the least 25 per cent. Little Gents' Shoes Satin Calf laced—every pair solid 95c Ladies' Patent Leather Colonial Oxford, high heel, kid lined, a $2.00 shoe at— $1.35 A Good Men's Work Shoe Every pair good and solid, at $1.25 Infant's Soft Soles A 25c value...at 18c special guests of the evening. The young ladies will have charge of the decorations of the church. The H. B. S. meet with Mrs. Waricka a large membership was present. Programme, Life of Pope, Mrs. Watkins select reading from Pape: Poetry Mrs. Wilburn: select reading from Long-fellows' poems, Mrs. Graves: spelling, lunch was served. The club will meet with Mrs. Wilburn May 32nd with the following programme: Paper, Mrs. Baniss: Reading, Mrs. Jackson: address Mr. Williamson. Mr. Kenneth Hamilton, the popular mandolin teacher, will give a grand concert at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Thursday of next week. Mr. Hamilton will be assisted by some of the best talent of the city. As stated by the BISTANDER a few weeks ago there was going to be a base ball team organized here this season, and on last Monday a number of persons who have an incarnation for the game, met and organized. The following named officers were elected J. H. Woods, Manager; J. H. McClain, Captain. As yet the men have not been assigned to their position, but from present indications the line up will be as follows: Catchers, Wim, Roberts and Joe Watters, Pitchers, Gates and Washington; first base, G. Purgerson; second base, John Phillips, third base, L. Rivers; short stop, John Coalson; center field, John Brown; left field John McClain; right field, George Washington; Sub. Curtis. Manager Woods has ordered the uniforms and is negotiating with some good teams He assures us some good games before the season is over. COLORED REPUBLICAN LEAGUE. The first public meeting of the Colored Republican League will be held at the A. M. E. church Monday evening the 19. All are invited. The following programme will be rendered: (Speeches will not be over seven minutes long.) Prayer, Rev. McCraven: "The Negro as a Citizen." E. G. McAfee: "The Negro and the Republican Party." Dudley Patterson; "Municipal Politics," H. R. Wright: "The Negro in Politics." R. N. Hyde: "The Future of Our Young Men," Fred Douglass: "The Negro and the Cuban Tariff." J. B. Rush: "The Attitude of Federation on the Color Line." Mrs. Dr. A. G. Edwards: "The Soul of a Race or Nation." Rev. H. S. Graves: "The Negro in Business." M. J. Mones: "The Negro franchise in Virginia." Rev. E. L. Griffith. J. L. THOMPSON, Pres. H. B. WRIGHT, Sec. This is the same meeting that was called two weeks ago and the rain prevented the people from coming. Refreshments will be served. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MAY 16, 1902. A GRAND MAY SOIREE Given by Mr. Kenneth Hamilton at Cycling Hall, last Wednesday Evening—a very Brilliant Affair, and was Largely Attended. This is the eighth of a series of dancing parties given by Mr. Hamilton and too much credit cannot be given the young man for his successful efforts in planning and consuming entertainment of such high order At an early hour the partors were filled with an enthusiastic crowd of young people. Among the guests of honor were Mrs. Joe La Cour of Mendota, Ill., Alvin Toliver of Minneapolis, Mr. Henderson of Ottawa, Ia., and Mr. Isaac a. Schoenfeld of correspondent to Freeman; Mr. Brown of Kansas City, Mr. Roberts of St. Joe, Mo. The grand march was led by Mr. Claude Weeks and Miss Mammie Mimmis. The tenth number was a “prize waltz,” the following six couples being chosen to take part: Mr. Luther Rivers and Miss Bertha Leonard, Mr. Harry Seymour and Miss Mammie Mimmis. Mr. Roberts and Miss Bertha Mimmis. Mr. Jackson-Pierce, Mr. Jack Rogers and Mrs. Johnson, Mr. Will Ennix and Miss Ardella Carre, Mr. Claude Weeks and Miss Violet McCallister. The Judges—Messrs. Currie Chase, Henderson and C. A. Shaw—awarded the prizes, first, $5 in gold, to Mr. Jack Rogers and Mrs. Frank Johnson, and the second prize, $2, to Mr. Lee Schoenfeld and Mrs. Socha Schoenfeld. General satisfaction was expressed at the decision rendered. The following is list of the ladies The following is list of the ladies present and their costumes: Miss Louise Clay, white India linen, ribbon bands, decollete. Mrs. Harry Hughes, pink organdie, decollete. decollete. Miss Solma Stanton-Pierce, white spree with black serpentine. Miss Ora Shaffer, pink silk, black velvet trimming, decollete. Miss Ollie Smith, white mousseline, decollete. Miss Annie Smith, silk black and white combination. Miss Mable Hall, pink dimity, black lace trimming. Mrs. Dade, black silk, chiffon trimming, decollete. Miss Mammie Mimmis, pink Persian lawn with black lace. Miss Grace Lewis, blue organdie white lace hyndes. Miss Gertie Hyde, India lawn and lace with sweep. Mrs. Ed Weeks, black and white combination. Miss Lillie Gear, white lawn, Spanish flounce, decollete. Miss Ruth Lewis, lavender linen, trimmed in black ribbon. Miss Anna Cornille, black and yellow cornille. Miss Hannah Lewis, purple dimity with lace trimming, decollete. Miss Lena Holt, lace striped dimity worn with blue ribbons. Miss Laura Lee, pink mull, accordian ruffles, decollete. Miss Mary Mash, black and white silk combination. Miss Viola Beauford, blue foulard sack, trimmed in lace and ribbon. Miss Nina Hamilton, pink silk, velvet bands. At the earnest solicitation of his many friends Mr. Hamilton will give a shirt-waist ball May 28, at the Cycling hall. This will be the last under his supervision this season Kromer's orchestra rendered excellent music. John McClain, floor manager. OUBER BAGGAGE. Attorney Geo. H. Woodson passed through the city Wednesday with a novel piece of baggage in the form of a young prairie wolf which was captured and presented to him by one of his clients in Jasper County. He says that he intends to ship the animal to his alma mater, Howard University at Washington, D.C. to become the mascot of the University foot ball eleven of 1902 and afterwards to be added to the collection of specimens in University Museum. 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. 5-20 LIGHT WEIGHT CHAMP ION PUT OUT BY A NEGRO FIGHTER IN THE FIRST ROUND. Fort Erie, Ont., May 12th.—Joe Gans knocked out Frank Erne with a right blow the laeched plump on the point of the jaw after one minute and forty-seconds of fighting, here to-night. By his victory Gans becomes the light weight champion of the world, a title he has been striving to win for the past ten year. Erne's defense was the most pitiable he was ever known to put in the ring. He did not land a blow on his colored opponent. In fact, he did nothing but take punishment. Within a minute after the opening of the bout Erne was dazed by a hard right on the ear. Little more than half a moment later he was lying on his stomach with blood flowing from his nose and mouth, while the referee counted him out. Five thousand people, including sports from New York and Chicago witnessed the fight. There were some betting on the result, with Erne a 100 to 90 favorite. Terry McGovern was among those at the ring side. The winner was challenged by "Kid" McPattland, Art Simms, "Kid" Parker and George McFadden. It was announced that Gans weighed in at 132 lbs. The weights are not official, and both men appeared to be heavier. Subscribe for the Bystander. HOMESEEKERS VIA WABASH. On March 4th and 18th, April 1st and 15th, May 6th and 20th, the Wabash will sell Homesekers 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. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. THE WRONG IDEA. We do not Agree with Rev Horace S. Graves' Statement Made at the A. M. Church, last Sunday Evening. Last Sunday night we were startled at the view and open statement that Rev. H. S. Graves made at the A. M. E. church in regard to the action of the Woman's Federation at Los Angles, Cal., last week. He said in part: "As long as the Christians churches are divided on the question of race color, so long as the great Methodist church as one, divides on the color line, there will be a color line. So long as the colored man's hair is kinky and his skin black, there will be a color line drawn. And if is the Negro race itself that is doing the most in bringing that line to the front. Social equality with the white people is sought. This is impossible, just as much so as with the Chinaman, the North American Indian and others. The best and only way for the colored women to elevate their race is to work among themselves. I am glad the Federation of Women's club did not recognize the Boston colored Women's club. Those colored women will find ample opportunity to work among their brethren." We do not agree with the reverend that it is a good thing for the federation to debar colored clubs. He has failed to give us any reason for his statement, except that those women seeking white clubs had plenty of work among their own women. For a colored club to be a member of the white national or state federation does not necessarily lessen their duty to their own race. It rather stimulates them to know how and be more able to assist their weaker sister. Why do musicians of other countries or nationalities assimilate? Is it to gain new ideas or new methods? Why do we Americans send our children to some foreign country to study? Why are those great religious councils or conferences, such as the Ecumenical conference, recently held in London for? It is to meet all civilized and intelligent races where they might talk over plans to help falling humanity the world over. The object of the Woman's Federation is to meet, devise and make plans for the betterment of womankind and to aid and help their less favored sisters. How can the weak grow strong, by only associating with the weak? Could Hon. Fredrick Douglas have attained his height by being excluded from associating with the Anglo. Could Booker T. Washington be as successful as he is if excluded from general association with the Caucasian. To be a member of any white organization does not mean that you must leave your race. Why, the German's Woman's club, the French Ladies' club, all belong to this Federation, but they do not loose their identity. Why even the reverend, we are informed, is a member of the white Ministerial Association and attends their regular weekly meetings. We believe that there should be no barrier to any organization simply on account of color. Of course we are not anxious to go where we are not wanted, neither do we think that the colored clubs are, but we want it to be free for any club that desire to enter. Please pass no special law for my race or special law against them. THE NEW CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH OPENED. Last Sunday was a great day for old Plymouth Congregational church, she opened her doors in her new accommodations home on Eighth a. street streets The church is the finest church edifice in Iowa. The ground was broken May 1, 1901, the corner stone laid June 3, 1901, and occupied May 11, 1902. The total cost is nearly $110,000.00. Rev A. L. Frisbie, who has been their pastor for over 25 years, has retired, and the brilliant, eloquent and scholary Francis J. Van Horn is their new pastor. The formal dedication will be held June 5. ODD FELLOWS AT COLFAX. An Ejoyable Excursion and a good time Reported. Through the kindness of Mr. I. M. Jones we were given the facts about the G. U. Q. O. F. annual Thanksgiving services at Colfax last Sunday. The two Lodges, Progressive lodge No. 4219 of Colfax and Charity lodge No. 2192 of Des Moines, joining together at the former's home. The excursion train that went from here carried a good crowd. The morning meeting at Colfax was a testimonial at the hall, in which the public was invited, after noon adjournment they reassembled at 1:30 to form a line of march, headed by the Hawkeye band of Colfax, under the marshalship of P. N. F., J. S. James. They marched through the principal streets of the city. The Household of Ruth of Des Moines were in carriages and added much to the parade, returning to the hall a well prepared programme was rendered as follows: P. G. N., Geo. O. Terrell introduced P. N. F., Sam Dean, who delivered the introduction; then P. G. N., G. O. Terrell delivered his annual address; next was a recitation by Annie Brown, also one by O. Cabell, after which Rev. Phillips delivered a good sermon. The Colfax people enjoyed their guest and the guest enjoyed the progressive hospitality. There were several from Newton present. SACRED SONG SERVICE. One week ago last Sunday the A. M. E. church rally for the paying off the church debt closed its rally by giving a sacred song service, at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium, assisted by the Mason and Downs' Jubilee Singers. The auditorium was crowded, about half of the crowd were white people. It was a crowd of people that love and know good singer and appreciated the programme. The programme was rendered just as we had previously published it. The special pieces that were worthy of mention were the duet by Mrs. J. H. Shepard and Mr. S. D. Miller; the duet by Mesdames Wm. Coalson and J. Frank Blagburn received an encore, and the bass solo by Arthur Payne was exceedingly good, also encored, which he responded to with, "Rocked in the Cradle of the Deep." This rally was the most successful rally that Rev. Graves has held. They realized $350.25. A dollar rally is now in progress for the first of June. READ THIS Only a few points mentioned why you will save money by buying the new Scale Kimball Piano. lst. They contain all the late improvements in action and scale, which makes them the best piano. The world's greatest artists use and recommend them. They received the highest award at the World's Fair in 1893, also the gold medal at Trans-Mississippi Exposition in Omaha in '98, because of their excellence. They are protected by more letters of patents than any other piano. They are made in the largest factory in the world under one management, driven by one power, which means a great saving in cost of production. They are warranted by a company possessing more capital than any other in the piano business. They are sold in Des Moines at one small factory profit. Bargains in slightly used pianos and organs will be found at our store. Pianos tuned and repaired. Write to us for catalogues and prices if you cannot call. Fastest on Home Stretch. A statistian has discovered that the average business walk in New York is a mile in twenty minutes, and the church-going walk is a mile in twenty-five minutes. The fastest walk is that of the homeward-bound Brooklynites, a mile in eighteen minutes. BAD FIRE AT FARLIN. Business Section of Town is Practically Wiped Out. Jefferson, May 18.—The town of Farlin, seven miles north of here, was almost wiped out on the day. The prized portion of the town, including the post office, was destroyed. The loss is estimated at $40,000. The telephone office was destroyed and it has been impossible to communicate with the The fire originates in the new office of the S. C. Lumber Company cause punkened but was even then under such headway that its progress could not even be checked by the firefighters. There is no fire fighting apparatus in the town. The burned buildings include three grocery stores, a restaurant, a dwellings house, a laundry room. The bank and a blacksmith shop are the only business houses remaining. The losses thus far known: Mahlon Terry, $1,000; Charles Try, building and contents, $6,000; Henry Rohrer, dry goods, $5,000; postoffice building and content, $2,000; Thus, Williams' millinery store and dwelling, $1,000; Jack Terrill, dwelling, $500; Geo. Uriich, restaurant and dwelling, $500; John Wailham, carpenter shop, $500; other buildings and merchandise, $1,000. CHILD HELD TO INHERIT. Illegitimate Daughter of an Iowa Man Gate, Estate Des Moines, May 15.—The supreme court has affirmed a decision of Judge B. P. Birdall of the Hamilton county bench in the well known case of Ruby J. Britt, the illegitimate child, who died leaving a large estate and no direct heir. Judge Birdall held that Ruby Britt had been notoriously recognized as the child of Bennett during his life time, and she was therefore entitled to继承 her estate, a large amount of real estate and personal property. The supreme court affirms the decision. The contention was based entirely upon the admission of letters, written by Bennett to his daughter, and the defendant contended that these letters were not admissible and that the plaintiff was not entitled to testify as to their authenticity. The court holds that the letters were properly proof of Bennett's illegitimate daughter and that as such they are admissible under section 3255 of the code. The court also holds that the testimony of the illegitimate child was admissible inasmuch as it tended only to establish the identity of the mother and the fact as to their recolt. ST. VINCENT SUFFERING TWO THOUSAND PEOPLE ALREADY DAY ON ISLAND. At Kingston, Capital of the island, the Ashes Were Two Inches Deep. Fort de France, island of Martinique. May 14—Business is suspended. The people of the city have assembled in the churches, and the cathedral where special services are being held for the St. Pierre dead has been opened. The United States government tug Potomac leaves here tonight for the island of St. Vincent, where conditions are reported to be worse. La mer has been closed for eruption May 10. A stream of stones and mud half a mile wide was (if issuing from the volcano) stones two inches in diameter fell twelve miles away. Kingston, the capital of the island, was the deep. Seven hundred dead were reported Sunday. May 11. It is estimated that the total number of deaths on St. Vincent reaches 2,000. Most of the settlers are to be Carib Islands. London. May 15.—The governor of the Windward islands. Sir Robert Llewelyn, telegraphs to the colonial leader under date of Tuesday, May 13, as follows: "I arrived here yesterday and found the state of affairs much worse than had been stated. The adminis-ration reports show that the country was under siege and Georgetown was apparently struck and devastated in a manner to that which destroyed St. Pierre, and I fear that practically all living things in the city were dead. 1,500 persons lost their lives. The exact number will never be known. Managers and owners of estates, with their families, and several of the bet-tered people, are dead. A thousand bodies have been found and buried. One hundred and sixty persons are in the hospital at Georgetown. Probably only six of this number. The details of the disaster are too harrowing for description. "I got, at St. Lucia, a coasting steamer which is running up and down Llewelyn Island, with water flowing. Two hundred persons have received relief. "I have asked for medical officers from Trinidad and Grenada. All the neighboring British colonies are asleep. Every effort is being made to grapple with the awful calamity. "All the best sugar estates in the Carib country are devastated, and the country is under siege." The eruption continues, but is apparently moderating. "Anxiety is still felt. All the officers and residents are co-operating clothing." Child is Scalded to Death. Newton, May 15—The 3-year son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, laborer of Rocky Mountain National Park, was fatally scaled. A boiler filled with hot water was on the porch. The child while attempting to close the door, lost its hold and fell backwards into the water. It suffered horribly several hours until death brought relief. Fatal Accident in Runaway Dubuque, May 12—Patrick O'Meara, a driver of the Pinewood wagon, met instant death. His team ran away, throwing him out. His skull was crushed. Native Attack Boer Lager, Pyralid, Southeastern Tervalal, May 12—Native whose kraals were recently burned by burghers attacked a Boer Lager, in the vicinity of Schoenberg, May 5, and killed 55 kraals. MINERS STRIKE IS CONTINUED 145,000 MEN WILL STOP WORK Miners Have Been Preparing for Eighthous Months and Are Thought to Be In Good Condition for a Fight-Operators Oppose Any Concession. Hazelton, Pa., May 16.—The anthracite mine workers, in convention late yesterday afternoon, by a vote of 451% to 349%, decided to continue the mine owners and to fight it out to the bitter end. The matter of calling out the engineers, firemen and pump runners will be decided by the delegates today. They took yesterday by the miners after practically considering the matter for two months has wiped out the uncertainty of the situation, and it is freely predicted that the most serious labor struggle in the history of the country, if not in the past, will be viewed taken by nearly every miner. While the leaders are cautious and will not forecast their actions, it is not unlikely that the miners' fight will be carried into the bituminous coals and into other fields of industry. Mine workers for eighteen months have been looking forward to this strike, and are considered to be in the minority. But they were in the great strike of 1900. That struggle ended in the mine owners giving the men a 10 per cent advance after a six weeks' suspension. The men were unilaterally opposed to granting the men any concessions, and they have personally informed the mine workers' leaders to that effect. That the present fight may mean the destruction of their organization, because they believe that the mine owners are bent more on wrecking their union than on bargaining for demands for higher wages and shorter hours. MONT PELEE STILL AT WORK. Detailed Stories Are Not Expected Until Danger Is Past. London, May 16.—According to very orief special dispatches to the London newspapers, Mont Pelle is still alive and until danger is passed he is roughly accessible there is no likelihood that much detailed news will be received. Great fears are expressed over an outbreak of pestilence, caused by the birds which are still buried beneath the ashes and ruins. Thousands of refugees continue to flock into Fort De France from the country, says a dispatch from there. According to the correspondent at RK France, a lava is falling in Jamaica, presumably blown from St. Vincent, at the rate of fifty tons daily. A curious effect, the correspondent says, is produced by o·e dust laden atmosphere. The airures perfectly white, causing surpassed speculation among the natives. Harry Gervier Seeley, the eminent geologist of Kings college, London, thinks it highly probable that serious eruptions will occur in Dominica, Guadeloupe and elsewhere and that the inhabitants of the volcanic island of Guadeloupe's neighborhood should take warning as should also those of south America. PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE. ASKED CONGRESS TO APPROPRIATE $ 100,000 FOR MARTINIQUE. Sends a Message Calling Attention to the Awful Disaster on the island. Washington, May 13.—The president yesterday sent the following message to congress: "To President Senate and House of Representatives: 'One of the greatest calamities in history has fallen upon our neighboring island of Manitou. The concession of United States Government has telegraphed from Fort de France, under date of yesterday, that the disaster is complete; that the city of St. Pierre has ceased to exist; and that president Peterson has perceived that he is informed that 30,000 people have lost their lives, and that 50,000 are homeless and hungry; that there is urgent need of all kinds of provisions and that the visit of President of his feet and rescue is impatiently required. "The government of France, while expressing their thanks for the marks of sympathy which have reached them from America inform us that that which they have been sent to Martinique are still threatened. They therefore request that for the purpose of rescuing the people who are in such deadly peril, and threaten with starvation the government of France as soon as possible the means of transporting them from the stricken island. The island of St. Vincent and perhaps others in that velocity, are also sent to Martinique in the same lamity which has taken so appalling a form in Martinique. I have directed the departments of the treasury, of war and of the navy to take such measures as to extricate the stricken people as lies within the executive discretion and I earnestly commend this case of unexemplated disaster to the generous consideration of congress. For this purpose I received $600,000 be made immediately available. THEO. ROOSEVELT. "White House, Washington, May 12, 1902." Narvis Is Again President. Council Bluffs, May 15—Will M. Narvis of Muscatine, grand master of the A. O. U. W. was re-elected. Shoux City was selected as the place for the next meeting of the grand lodge. Admiral Sampson Laid to Rest. Washington, May 10—With a pomp and circumstance exceeding that of any naval funeral in this country, in recent years at least, the remains of the admiral Sampson rear admiral in the United States navy and commander-in-chief of the United States naval forces on the Atlantic station during the war with Spain. The department of the national government was represented. The high priced beef will afford another excuse to the church members to cook out with his fishing boat on Brooklyn. At Swords' Points; By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE CHAPTER XIII (Continued.) The day was close at hand. Presently a relief train would arrive and through this he might continue his journey. As he moved about in the early day too restless to remain quiet, Paul was being followed up and down by a figure that limped badly, yet walked with the stiff air of a soldier. It was the veteran, now in the secret service of Bismarck, determined not to lose sight of his man. Paul was rather charmed by such pertinacity, and resolved to make it a point to follow as possible. The relief train arrived at last, the wounded were placed aboard, and the unhurt had the privilege of finding places as best they could. Nor was Paul at all sorry to leave the scene of the disaster, for though it had freed him of the unwelcomed attentions of the two keepers, its unpleasant associations would always limit his freedom. One who has passed through such an experience can understand how he felt. The wounded were left at the nearest town, where they could be properly taken care of. Paul often wondered what became of the stout pretended merchant, since he seemed to have vanished in thin air he might be running away the castleworm he might be running for all the American could say. Rhinelander was glad when the spires of Berlin appeared in view. Once in the capital, as the day was drawing near its close, Paul determined to seek an hotel and defer his mission until the morrow. The man of the sea, who clung so tenaciously to the shoulders of Sinbad the Sailor—he was not to be dislodged either through caijory or threats. Compelled to make the most of a bad bargain, the American frankly invited his shadow to share the hackney droskey in which he intended going from the station to the hotel, the opportunity the other eagerly seized. Berlin was unusually thronged for the season of the year, and soldiers were to be met with in squads and companies at every turn arriving and departing—yet it might be noticed that all who quitted the capital went to the army. It was a wonderful sight to see these two great nations pushing their legions forward to a common line of demarcation, the Rhine, and facing them there at several points long before the first toocar of war had sounded. But shrewd Bismarck knew full well what untoward influences were moving Louis Napoleon, and that there would be no easier settlement of the grave questions between them save by the arbitrament of arms. Hence, every move he made was done with the full assurance that it would presently prove to be one of the stepping stones to Paris. And Bismarck made no mistake when he played his pawns with such effect that Von Moltke was afterward enabled to sweep the chess board. For more than half a century had the Germans awaited a chance to pay back the scores of Napoleon Bonaparte's time, but the hour was at hand. Paul had much to think of that evening. He even forgot that the veteran continued to hover near by, keeping an eye upon all his movements. That those he had left in the university were made in his thoughts was a foregone conclusion. When would he see them again? His heart went out to Karl, whom he loved almost as though he were a brother—and then there was Beatrix, his sister, and last but not least, Hildegare. The recollection gave him a pain, because clouds seemed to hover about their sky, and he could not see clearly what the end would be—yet it were certainly better to have known this charming girl and lost her than that they had never met—he was the better for the experiment. It exalted his skills, and the virtues it taught, the probe brought keen pain, he expressed no wish that his steps had turned other than thither. Thus he consideredate the night drew on, seated just outside the hotel, and watching the animated scene upon the famous street known far and wide as Unter den Linden. Unconscious of the surprise in store for him, he idly smoked and pondered upon his plans for the morrow, when he expected to seek an audience with the great man, who many years before had been a schoolmate with his father; and all the while his eyes mechanically followed those who samtered to and fro. Amidst the press of gaily dressed women and dree, swaggering military heroes, he noticed a droschky drawn up at the curb from which a yellow-haired young man bounded, and Paul uttered a cry of surprise not unminged with consternation, as he recognized his friend and chum of the Rhine Khorne, Karl Von Stettin. Paul incessed to give Karl a cordial welcome, asking what on earth had brought him to Berlin. "Ah!" returned Karl, "there is news, great news, though Britain does not have a jet yet. Drink Napoleon has declared war on Germany." Paul held his breath and stared hard. "Then it is war. He has had the rashness to take, the fatal step which will result in his ruin." The sudden news would affect his own mission to the capital. Could he now gain an interview with the prince? That commander would be heavily occupied. Paul now, still he hopes for, would something in Karl's manner. CHAFTEK XIV. struck Paul as strained, and he anxiously inquired if he had brought bad news from Heidelberg. "The truth you must know at once, no matter how it cuts. Heroic measures are best. Prepare, then, for a shock, my friend. Some one you believed dead has appeared on the scene. "No is it?" asked Paul, slowly. "One who, if she he all you have believed, would have done better to have remained dead to the world at least." Paul started as if struck a wicked blow. "My God! Do you mean—my mother?" His companion slowly nodded his flaxen head. "Alive—and I fondly believed the grave had forever buried her sad secret. Alive, and she has returned to Beatrix." Paul dropped his head into his hand wearily, and seemed to be wrapped in deep thought. And Karl made three minutes creep by, and Karl made no attempt to break in upon his sad reflections. At length Paul raised his head. "I am ready to hear what you know, Karl, although I can perceive that it is far from pleasant news. Make it as brief as you possibly can, consistent with the facts." "That I will, and I want you to know, dear friend and brother, that I suffer with you. When you off on the train I found my way to the stage of Beatrix and the lady with whom she lived. I speedily found a way to gain an entrance to the parlor, where presently Beatrix came with tears in her pretty eyes, to tell me of the strange thing that had happened—and to say farewell. "That very evening one had come whom she had for years believed dead—come to her from Paris in the dark robes a nun, and whom the robe she loved mother, who had learned that you were in Europe, doubtless seeking your sister with the intention of taking her away, and this she seemed to dread. So they were making hasty preparations to go at once to Paris." "How wretchedly unfortunate—to Paris of all places, when, in a few months, the forces of king Wilhelm will be hammering at the gates. If I had but been there to have prevented it." "I doubt whether you could as Beatrix is not yet of legal age and still amenable to her mother's rule." Aksti Paul seemed to stare into vacancy. He was thinking of the past, thinking of that dearly beloved father who had suffered so keenly through this one fatal fault of the woman who had borne his name and been the mother of his children. That father had borne his cross in silence and never had Paul heard him curse the fate that made him an exile from his people. What was his duty? CHAPTER XV. Since woman who sinned were forgiven in Palestine when He walked the earth, had Paul Rhinelander, merely a poor, weak, erring mortal himself, any right to refuse to forget, especially when the sinner was his own mother, and years of atonement had witnessed her repentance? In answer to the question to himself and as he wrestled, his better nature assumed the upper turn, so that he came out with a firm determination to sooner or later seek this mother, and bring her the message of forgiveness he had heard his father mutter as he passed away. He felt better when he had determined on this step, and pressed Karl to give him further preliminarily the latter said: "Hildegard is taking lessons to be a nurse." "What?" "A hospital nurse." "And go with the army to war?" "Just so. I admire her for it, God bless her brave heart," declared Karl. Paul was visibly distressed. "To think of a gentle girl like her being exposed to the horrors of a battlefield—it is monstrous." "She does not think so—she is willing to go where brave German soldiers he a way. It is fate, my Paul, and whether you fancy the idea or not matters very little. It by the kindness of Providence, both of you come together and do so sound, perhaps I may be permitted to dance at your wedding." But Paul only shook his head. The future looked too dark and forbidding for him to think of attaining such happiness—he could not conceive that it lay in store for him. The next day marked an era in Berlin. The feeling of suspense was gone, and people knew the worst—they could talk openly now without getting into trouble, and discuss the problem which Blairmack had unintention to solve with his father after all manner of diplomacy had failed. Paul called forth. So did the old veteran, cue and all. There were many study difficulties in the way, but ingenuity, together with a well-directed supply of silver grosseis and an occasional interview with successive persons in authority when he found himself in the presence of the Crown Prince Frederick, Paul was a trifle awed. There were many generals in the room, men of stern mien, who seemed consulting the plans which Bismarck and Von Moltke explained, and booted, and looking every inch the soldier he was by birth and breeding, came toward the young man, holding out his hand, and with a smile of welcome on his pleasant face, and Frederick at once assured the enthusiastic young American that places should be speedily found for both himself and Karl, if he had to attach them personally to himself as sides. That was enough for Paul. He renewed his presentations of allegiance to the double eagles of Prussia, and went out from his interview with the Crown Prince, his heart filled with love and loyalty toward that singularly attractive man who had once been the boy friend of his own father in the days long since passed. Paul knew he would receive his orders in good time, and meanwhile there were several necessary things he and Karl must attend to. There were also women. Paul was no longer worrying about the designs of the countess. He did not imagine Berlin held any dangers for one who, like himself, carried the personal autograph of the Crown Prince, and was already in a manner identified with the army. Still there were elements about the existence of which he knew nothing, working for his downfall. The knowledge was brought upon him suddenly and with alarming force. Karl and himself had dined at Sparguanapal on Unter den Linden, and separated upon leaving the famous restaurant, each having some minor business of importance to transact. Paul was enjoying a cigar as he sailed to the restaurant and taking considerable satisfaction from the weed, as only a man may who has dined well. The hour had grown late, though one would never suspect it, judging from the streets, which were still thronged with a crowd consisting of citizens and soldiers, singing patriotic songs and uniting in occasional booze cheers, as some well known military units upon the stairs hurrying to keep an appointment at some night council. While Paul was forcing his way through one of these crowds, forming a cheuve de frise with his elbows to keep off boarders, he felt a hand pluck at his sleeve. The man made a respectful salutation. "Pardon, is it Herr Rhinelander I admit?" Paul replied that he had certainly hit the mark. Then he saw with satisfaction that the other moved his hand toward his inner pocket. "Ah! I have a communication for you, Herr Rinkelander," he said solemnly. Of course—orders to report at once and accompany the Crown Prince to the border, where the hostile armies faced each other like giants eager for revenge. Paul's blood tinged with expectation. The rattle of the paper seemed to confure up pictures of bivouac and battle—at least, it aroused anticipations of speedy action, and this prospect pleased his restless spirit. WHERE ARROWHEADS GROW. Professor's Argument Not Based on Sound Principles. When vacation comes, Dr. Branner, the head of the Stanford geological department, hies himself far away from all things pedagogical to the remote fastnesses of the mountains, and there studies the formation of the rocks and reads the life history of earth in the deposits of the ages. He was a teacher in the Sierra. Last year he guide a man indigenous to the soil who had never been 20 miles from the home of his childhood. He looked with much amusement and scorn upon Dr. Branner and his assistants, and saw nothing in the work that was of interest. To him the students seemed more like good men gone daft. One day Mr. Branner located an old Indian burrowing ground. In digging he came upon some choice arrow heads. Thinking to test his guide's geological as well as his ethnological knowledge, the doctor said, "you know how these arrow heads came here." "Growed that," said the native, with great positiveness. "Nonsense! If you were to take an arrow head and put it on your table and leave it there for a year's time, do you think it would grow." "Tain't no nonsense, you said Elijah, and put it on your table, and leave it there for a year, do you think it would grow?" San Francisco Wave. SULTAN LOVES MUSIC It will be news to most people that the Sultan of Turkey is an enthusiastic musical amateur. The statement, however, is nevertheless true. A well-known Angle German firm has built its largest two more grand pianos. This firm has already supplied him with many such instruments, but the Sultan is still unsatisfied. He does not play himself, but some of the ladies of his harem do, and, of course, many brilliant pianists perform before him. But if he does not play at any rate food of singing to music. The Shah is another lover of musical instruments. The same firm has also supplied him with grand pianos. His majesty takes the greatest interest, too, in his band, and he is a keen collector of musical instruments and is said to be a connoisseur in fiddles. Strangely enough, too, those huge mechanical structures which are so commonly found in Germany and Russia, and which purport to be organ, orchestra, and brass band instruments, are very popular in the Siitan and the Shah. Another curious fact is that a grand piano has just been bought by an Arab sheikh in Khartoum. It is to be played by his chief wife. Fault in the Home It is one of the manifestations of the careless, superficial way in which many people consider an important matter that the minute a word is said about overstudy and sitting up until 2 o'clock with a cup of black coffee and a history lesson the tendency is at once to shove all the blame upon the public school system. Part of this is the thoughtlessness and part is cowardice—the exhibition of an indisposition to face the difference that Mr. Griggs calls it. In proper language like that which Mr. Griggs calls, or any case that is approximate, the trouble is so much in the home that all other contributory elements are of no account whatever. The high priced beef will afford another accuse to the church member who likes to sneak out with his fishing pole on Sunday. The gold contained in the medals, reels, chains and other objects preserved in the vatican would make more gold than the whole of the present European circulation. 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At noon May 5 a stream of burning lavaushed 4,400 feet down the mountain side, following the dry bed of a torrent and reaching the sea, five miles distant. In three minutes. In its rush the fire grew and plantations, buildings, factories, cattle, and human beings over a breadth of about half a mile. At the rear of the mouth of the Rivière Blanche stood the large Guerin sugar factory, one of the finest in the island. It is now completely entombed in lava. The tall chimney alone is visible. One hundred and fifty persons are estimated to have inhabited the owner's son. As the lava erupted onto the latter receded 300 feet all along the west coast. Returning with great strength, the big wave covered the whole sea front of St. Pierre, but did little damage ashore or afloat. Terrible detonations, heard hundreds of miles northwest, followed at short intervals and continued all night. In the intense darkness the electric lights failed, but the town was lit by lurid flashes of flame from inhabitants rushed in, the terror-sticken inhabitants rushed out, shouting in their night clothes, screaming, shouting and wailing—mad with terror. The Plissone family escaped to St. Tura in a small steamer. Thirty-five persons, mostly women and children, arrived here on the forenoon of the 6th and furnished the above details, more remained at Martinique. The one more remained later, communication was interrupted with both the islands of Marinique and St. Vincent. During the afteron of the 8th the British steamer Roddam, which had left, St. Lucia at midnight on the 7th for Martinique, crawled slowly into the harbor, unrecognizable gray with ash and hissing dismantled and sheets and awnings hanging about torn and charred. Captain Watter reported that, having just cast anchor off St. Pierre at 8 a.m. in fine weather, succeeding an awful thunder storm during the night, Philip Pulling to the ship's agent Joseph Philip Pulling, alongside, when he saw a tremendous cloud of smoke and glowing cinders rushing with terrific rapidity over the town and port, completely, in an instant, enveloping the former in a sheet of flame and raining fire on board. The agent had just time enough to escape when his boat dis appeared. Several of the crew of Roddam were quickly scorched to death. By superhuman efforts, having steam up, the cable was slipped and the steamer backed away from the shore and, nine hours later, managed to reach Castries. Ten of the Roddam's men were lying dead, confluent, among the black cinder that covered the ship's deck to a depth of six inches. Two more of the crew have since died. Two of the survivors were loud in their praise of the heroic conduct of the captain in steering the vessel out of danger with his own hands, which were badly burned for miles after she got underway. Beyond burns all over his body the captain is safe, as is also the ship's agent, though he is badly scorched. Mr. Plissono is believed here to be the sole survivor of the 4000 in habitants of the town, and all the shipping in the town has been utterly destroyed. But India Telegraph Company's receiving ship first, then the Quebec liner Roraima, tain Muggha of the later waiving his hand in farewell to the Roddam as his vessel sank with a terrific explosion. The British royal mail steamer Esk, which called off Martineau at 10 o'clock, reports standing off shore five miles, standing whistles and sending up rockets. She received no answer. The whole sea front was blazing for miles. The Esk sent a boat ashore, but it could not land on account of the terrific heat, which was accompanied by loud explosions. Not a living soul appeared before the boat had waited two hours. Five and ashes fell on the steamer. In the afternoon a French coasting steamer arrived here from Fort de France seeking assistance, as all the No known land animal has naturally poisonous flesh. There are, however, several fish whose flesh is deadly. With a letter in her hand announcing that she had won $25,000 in a lottery, a widow who kept a small shop in Paris was recently found dead in her chair, killed by the violent emotion resulting from her unexpected good fortune. Governor of Massachusetts, has signed the bill awarding a medal to every man in his state who went out in response to President Lincoln's first call for troops. The pen with which he signed the bill has been presented to President Pierce, of the "minute men of '67." He—"So you won't kiss and make up?" "Well, I won't make up." 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It is certain that the whole town and neighboring countryside was desecrated and it is feared here that few, if any, of the inhabitants escaped. The volcano of the island of St. Vincent has burst out in sympathetic eruption. A steamer which returned from there last night reports that the northern third of the island was wasted by the eruption, by a continuous stream of burning lava, ashes falling in heavy showers, as far as one hundred and fifty miles away. Kingston, the capital of St. Vincent, is safe, but the people here are very anxious as to the fate of the rest of that island. Their skin have very active geysers, but they show no departure from normal conditions. Paris, May 10.—The commander of the French cruiser Suchet has telegraphed to the minister of Marine, M. De Léchessan, from Fort de France, Island of Martinique, under date of Thursday, May 8th, at 10 p. m., as follows: "Have just returned from St. Pierre, which has been complete v destroyed by an immense mass of fire, and has been checked on a check in the morning. The entire population (about 25,000 souls) is supposed to have perished. I have brought back the few survivors, about 30. All the shipping in the harbour has been destroyed by fire. The emption continues. May 10.—The following cablerum has been received at the state department "Point a Pitre, May 9 — Secretary of state, Washington: At 7 o'clock a.m. on the 8th inst. a storm of steam, mud and fire enveloped the city and community. Not more than twenty persons escaped with their lives. Eighteen vessels were burned and held in the water on land, American vessels and a steamer from Quebec named Roralina. The United States consul and family are among the victims. A war vessel has come to Guadalupe for provisions and will leave at 5 o'clock tomorrow. (Signed) "Ayme, consul." The state department has been receiving dispatches from commercial houses in New York asking that a ship be at once to Martinique to afford relief. The matter is under consideration. Fort de France, Martinique, May 13. —Three small cities in addition to St. Pierre have been overwhelmed by the lava from Mount Pelee. They are Le Carlet, with a population of 6,000, Le Prechée, with 4,000, and Le Mara with 4,000. The whole northwestern part of the island from Le Carbet, three miles south of St. Pierre, to Le Prechau, six miles north, has been ravaged by the stream of fire, save only the tops of the higher hills. On these hills 5,000 refugees are gathered, as nearly as can be est; mature, majority of them, are hurriedly buuried. Few of them have had a drink of water since the eruption began Thursday morning, and they are without food. Their sufferings must be a thousand fold more awful than those of their fellows who were killed by the fire itself. Every effort is being made to rescue them. Every available vessel is searching the coast, its sailors peering through the dust filled air for signs of life. Bold men are making incursions between the streams of lava to reach the island, its sailors in their hands for Mount Pelee is still throwing volleys of great stones over the whole northern end of the island, and fresh streams of lava are continually issuing from new fissures. The loss of life in St. Pierce and the surrounding towns and cities will certainly reach the estimate of 40,000, and may be greater. The total population of St. Pierce, the three smaller towns and the city of Pierce, are about is between 45,000 and 50,000. If the 5,000 men and women thought to be on the hilltops can be rescued the loss of life will still be more than 40,000. The total number of persons brought to safety thus far is under 500. The Suchet brought thirty persons from the ships in St. Pierce barber late August and the boat of their buns died of their burns. The 450 persons brought here yesterday on the cable repair ship Pouyer Guertier came from the town of Le Precheur. A few other refugees from the same place were brought here by the Suchet. They had been surrounded on all sides by the flowing lava, and nearly roasted to death. Until they were safe on the ship they expected every minute to be saved. Some of them are violently insane from their sufferings. Thousands of blacks are flocking into this city, and trouble from them is feared. The stores of provisions that have been collected have been placed under a strong military guard, as has also the treasury building. At St. Pierre relief parties have penetrated the town a very short distance, but not a single living being has been found. There is nothing but the smoking ruins and heaps of partly burned bodies. There is a pair of wings waiting for every man who really loves his enemies. The apple has proven the most successful of the fruits wholly unknown in Japan until introduced from abroad, and has become a chief product in some districts in the northern islands. The apples are of fine appearance and excellent flavor, and the trees yield a profit very encouraging to the cultivator, so that the area of their production is being increased. A company has been organized in Michigan to produce sugar from corn. A curious custom prealls in Servia, in some of the cottages a doll will be seen displayed at a window. It conveys the information that a marriageable daughter dwells inside. While Admiral Dewey was in command of the Aslatic squadron, he purchased a quantity of much needed coal without previously consulting the navy department. When this became known at Washington, an official sent him this a spatch: "Why did you buy so much coal?" The admiral replied: "Bradford, Chief of Bureau of Equipment, Washington: To burn, Dewey." The ratio in Great Britain of children per marriage has fallen from 4.36 in 1884 to 3.63 in 1900. The divine in the Christian is the best demonstration of the divinity of Christ. The Millard, Omaha's Leading Hotel, Newly Furnished Throughout, for High Grade of Service, Convenience of Location, and Reasonable Rates. Entirely Satisfies Our Townpeople, Entirely Satisfies Take Them to Omaha; $2 Per Day, or Day, Plan $1 Per Day. The Lincoln, Opp. Depots, Lincoln, Neb., $2 and Up Per Day. If there is anything a boy hates to eat, it is health food. Don't you know that Defiance Starch, besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 12-ounce package of other kinds? Almost everyone has his ideal. Who is yours? Mrs. Winnlow's Soothing Syrup. For children with food intolerance, allay pain, cure wind colic. $2 a bottle. We promise that should you PUT-NAM FADELESS DYES and be disasiatified from any cause whatever, to refund 100. for every package. MORGAN Drug Co., Unionville, Mo. The sweet confection abroad may be a bittor pill at home. **DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW?** If so, use Russ Bleaching Blue. It will make them white as snow. All grocers, 10c. The apple has proven the most successful of the fruits wholly unknown in Japan until introduced from abroad, and has become a chief product in some districts in the northern islands. The apples are of fine appearance and excellent flavor, and the trees yield a profit very encouraging to the cultivator, so that the area of their production is being increased. Senator Hanna was recently asked if he ever cherished a wish for something in addition to all his present achievements. The question wished to decry him into an expression of affection. But he plied, looking along the dinner table at which they were scathed: "Yes, I wish I might eat what I please, and compel some democrat to digest it." The Irish potato, the common, or white potato, as distinguished from the sweet or yellow, poato, is so called from its being a staple food in Ireland. It was recommended for introduction into Ireland by the London Royal Society in 1663 as a safeguard against famines. A native of Chill, Peru and Mexico, the potato was translated to Spain from Peru early in the sixteenth century and brought to Virginia from Florida by the Spanish explorers, and from Virginia to Great Britain in 1565. Rheumatism Cured at Last. Lake Sarah, Minn., May 12th.—Thousands will read with pleasure that a cure for Rheumatism has at last been found. A Mrs. Hildebrandt of this place after trying very man: medicines has recently found a successful remedy for this painful disease. This woman suffered so with the Rheumatism in her arms that sleep or rest became impossible. She heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills but having little faith in anything was very reluctant to spend any more money for medicine. However, she decided to try one box and this helped her so much that she continued to use the Pills. Now she says: "I am real well and I don't know how I can express my thanks to Dodd's Kidney Pills for what they have done for me." It's a pity that the fellow who is always shooting off his mouth never blows out his brains. W. N. U., Des Moines, No. 20.—1902. Health will come with all the games which refresh and also advantageous to have knitary conditions. To assist native medicinal agents used should which acts most beneficially at the California Fig Syrup Co. With a proper understandance and yield promptly to the heart, and if one would restipated condition of the syst pain, the colds and headaches any organic trouble it is well remember that the most pernicious effects of Syrups per bottle. The excellence of Syrup combination and also from the uniformity of product essential from the youngest to the most share alike in its beneficial e known value, but it possesses and pleasantly without disturb sectionable quality or substance genuine and the full name of package. will come with all living, with all which refresh and the gregious to have known. To assist natuents used should most beneficially arise a Fig Syrup Co. proper understandiuld promptly to the aid if one would redefinition of the systeals and headaches trouble it is well that the most permafied effects of Syrup little. Evidence of Syrup of and also from the product essential to the most in its beneficial effect, but it possesses only without disturblarity or substand the full name of t HEALTH AND ALL ITS BLESSINGS Health will come with all its blessings to those who know the way, and it is mainly a question of right-living, with all the term implies, but the efforts which strengthen the system, the games which refresh and the foods which nourish are important, each in a way, while it is also advantageous to have knowledge of the best methods of promoting freedom from unsanitary conditions. To assist nature, when nature needs assistance, it is all important that the medicinal agents used should be of the best quality and of known value, and the one remedy which acts most beneficially and pleasantly, as a laxative, is—Syrup of Figs—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. With a proper understanding of the fact that many physical ills are of a transient character and yield promptly to the gentle action of Syrup of Figs, gladness and comfort come to the heart, and if one would remove the torpor and strain and congestion attendant upon a constipated condition of the system, take Syrup of Figs and enjoy freedom from the aches and pains, the colds and headaches and the depression due to inactivity of the bowels. In case of any organic trouble it is well to consult a competent physician, but when a laxative is required remember that the most permanently gratifying results will follow personal cooperation with the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs. It is for sale by all reliable druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle. The excellence of Syrup of Figs comes from the beneficial effects of the plants used in the combination and also from the method of manufacture which ensures that perfect purity and uniformity of product essential in a perfect family laxative. All the members of the family from the youngest to the most advanced in years may use it whenever a laxative is needed and share alike in its beneficial effects. We do not claim that Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of known value, but it possesses this great advantage over all other laxatives that it acts gently and pleasantly without disturbing natural functions, in any way, as it is free from every objectionable quality or substance. To get its beneficial effects it is always necessary to buy the genuine and the full name of the Co.—California Fig Syrup Co.—is printed on the front of every package. CALFORNIA FIG SYRUP Louisville, Ky. San Francisco, Cal. New York, N. Y. --- TRADE MARK. My daily and weekly market letters a Journal. 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Our prices will astonish STRAUS & SCHRAM, 136-138 MANAGER WUS & SCHRAM, 136-138 MANAGER WUS & SCHRAM, "Game of Skill" nickel slot machine for drinks and cigarettes: strictly lawful to take place of want, rented or sold on easy payment. Sells at ADAM BACKS DEN CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. I AM pleased to announce that I have made arrangements with IRWIN GREEN & CO., one of the oldest and best firms on the Chicago Board of Trade, whereby I can guarantee you the best of service and security, and seek your patronage once more. I have retained my former offices, in fact everything will be the same as heretofore, excepting that all transactions on the Board of Trade will be made in the name of Irwin Green & Co., and confirmed by them to you, and all margins sent by customers will be placed with and acknowledged by them to you. Correspondence and orders, however, can be addressed to me direct. Your account solicited. Dr. Llewellyn Jordan, Medical Examiner of U. S. 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When Answering Advertisements Blindly MAD the way, and it is made which strengthen it, important, each in a way,促成, it is all importa- nment value, and the yrup of Figs—mannal ills are of a trai- gladness and com- mentsgravity attentandy freedom from the activity of the bowels, but when a laxative follows personal cooperation reliable druggists. effects of the plants ensures that perfect All the members o- whenever a laxative is up of Figs is the on- other laxatives that lay, as it is free from it is always necessary is printed on the f YRVP ESSINGS way, and it is mainly a ques- which strengthen the system, it, each in a way, while it is noting freedom from unsani- t it is all important that the value, and the one remedy of Figs—manufactured by is are of a transient char- ndness and comfort come to instition attendant upon a con- necdom from the aches and of the bowels. In case of when a laxative is required personal cooperation with table druggists. Price fifty tits of the plants used in the cases that perfect purity and the members of the family over a laxative is needed and Figs is the only remedy of laxatives that it acts gently as it is free from every ob- always necessary to buy the printed on the front of eve- Now York, N. Y. I have made arran- e oldest and best fit can guarantee you t once more. I have have made arrangements with IRWIN dest and best firms on the Chicago guarantee you the best of service and more. I have retained my former The Iowa District Sunday School Convention of the A. M. E. Church will meet at Ottmwa, Thursday and Friday, 29-30 inst. 9:00 Devotional Exercises, led by H. C. Newairt Ottawa. 9:22 Music; Appointment of Committees. 9:45 Recess. 10:00 Report of Com. on Credentitls. 10:10 Report of Com. on Rules. 10:15 Election of Convention Officers. 10:30 Roll Call; Delegates responding by reporting their schools and paying membership of three cents (@ 03) per capita. 12:00 Adjournment. AFTERNOON SESSION 2:00 Devotional Exercises, led by Sasie Snoddy, Albia. 2:15 Paper, "The Ideal S. S." by Miss Gertie McCraven, Des Moines. 2:30 Open discussion of previous paper, led by H. C. Stewart of Ottumwa. 2:45 Paper, "The S. S; Ite Best Achievements," led by Miss Goldie Bell Couden, Burlington. 3:00 Open discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. D. A. Bass-fold, Dubuque. Paper, "The S. S: Its Future Prospects," by Clarence Gambie, Davenport. Open discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. Geo. H Wade, Oscola. Paper, "How to Teach a Primary Class," by Miss Florence Downey, Ottumwa. Open discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. W. Searey, Clinton. 4:30 Open Discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. Jas. R. Clemina, Osakaloosa. 4:45 Music: Adjournment. 7:30 Annual address by Presiding Elder. FRIDAY, MAY 30. 9:00 Devotional Exercises, led by Rev. P. S. Erwin, Indianola. 9:15 Lecture, "The Study of the Bible," by Rev. R. H. Williamson, Buxton. 9:40 Questions on previous lecture, any one. 9:45 Lecture, "Sacred History," by Rev. E. G. Jackson, Alba. 10:10 Questions on previous lecture, any one. 10:15 Lecture, "The Holy Lands," by Miss Ida Godfrey, B. S. Mt. Pleasant. 10:40 Questions on previous lecture, any one. 10:45 Lecture, "How I know I am a Christian," by Rev. M. J. Gordon, Ottumwa. 11:10 Questions on previous lecture, any one. 11:40 Questions on previous lecture, any one. 11:45 Adjournment; Examination by the Faculty. AFTERNOON SESSION. 2:00 Devotional Exercises, led by Delegate from Muscatine. 215 Paper. "Why Young Men do not Attend S. S." by J. W. Thompson of Iowa City. 2:30 Open discussion of previous paper, led by L. J. Peterson of Keokuk. 2:45 Paper. "The Benefits to be Derived from the Normal Work." by Delegate from Mt. Pleasant. 3:00 Open discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. E. G. Jackson, Albia. 3:15 Paper. "How to Interest the Illiterate Adults in S. S. Class." by Delegate from Cedar Rapids. 3:30 Open discussion of previous paper, led by Rev. L. A. Clark, Clarinda. 3:45 Address, "The Pastor and the School," by Rev. Horace Graves. Des Moines. 4:00 Music: Unfinished business: Election of District officers: Adjournment. EVENING SESSION. 7:30 Address to Young People, by Bishop A. Grant. 8:30 Presentation of Diplomas, by the Bishop. 8:45 Installation of Dist. Sup. Elect- 9:00 Benediction, by the Presiding Elder. SUSIE WILSON, District Sup. J. W. MALONE, Presiding Elder. The Parlor City has a number of visitors this week, we are glad to have them with us. Mr. and Mrs. Boyd of Oskaloosa arrived here last week to make the Rapids their home home, we are glad to welcome them here. Mr. and Mrs. Green of Evanston, Ill., expects to take the Rapids their future home. Mr. J. B. Lucas received licenses as local preacher also S. L. Terry received licenses to exhort. Mr. William Robinson has excepted a position in Sigourney. Ms. Paris Smith, after visiting three weeks with her brother and sister Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Terry returned to Des Moines Thursday where she will make her future home. The colored man of the city are trying to organize an Old Fellows Lodge, such a lodge as the Odd Fellows is what we want here, let the good work go on. The Sunday school board elected S. L. Terry delegate to the Sunday School oon: 1 vention which in Ottumwa soon. Mrs. Artie Price alternate. Miss Esther Martin is on the sick list also Mr. Foster. Mrs. Boyd and baby of Chicago are visiting relatives here. Mr. Gomer an old citizen of Cedar Rapids passed away Saturday night at the Poor Farm, it was quite a shock to his many friends. The A. M. E. Sunday School will meet at 9:30 A. M. instead of 2:30 P. M. All are invited. It is sad to think that the color of a persons skin will keep us from entering the different societies of the world, it was the color of those women that kept them from becoming a member of the National Federation of the Woman's Club of America which held its biennial meeting in Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs. Ousley of Muscatine is visiting relatives. Cedar Rapids expects to be victorious this year in getting the office of District Superintendent of Sunday School. CLINTON ITEMS Mr. Williams Giles left Sunday night for Springfield, Ohio to look after business interests,' Rev. P. P. Taylor left Sunday morning for Muscatine after a weeks visit with his family. Rev. W. W. Russell is a new subscriber to the Bystander. The Y. P. C.'s a young peoples society gave an enjoyable social at the church on last Wednesday evening, netting a neat sum. kev. W. W. Russell spent a few days in Dixon and DeKaib, Ill., transacting business. The Ladies' Aid and Industrial society of the Second Baptist church met with Mrs. R. D. Smith last Thursday afternoon on Thursday of next week they will meet with Mrs. Parker on South 3rd Street. The service of the Second Baptist church has been changed from 7:30 to 5:00 in the afternoon. The sad intelligence reached this city last week, of the death of Aaron Delagail an old and well-known citizen at his home in Savannah, Ga., on Thursday, the immediate cause of death being the effects of a paralytic stroke, which he suffered two years ago. Deceased was the father of Mrs. P. E. McNeil of this city who has the sympathy of all her friends in this of her sad bereavement. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Rev. W. H. Speepe and wife came down from Yankton, S. D. The Thimble Club met with Mrs. F. Jewels Thursday afternoon. The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will give a fresh vegetable entertainment Thursday evening. Dan Whidden arrived in our city from Yankton, S. D. Wednesday morning. Mr. Thomas Fergerson and Mrs. A. Dunton were quietly married last Wednesday evening at the home of her sister Mrs. A. S. Morgan, only a few friends being present, Rev. W. H. Speepe official, they have our best wishes. It was covenant Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. Parker Smith preached at the three o'clock services assisted by Rev. John Watts of the first Baptist church. The meetings were well attended all day. You must bear in mine the children's concert given by the A, M. E. Sunday School on the 1st, come and get a glimpse of the brownies. The Odd Fellows annual thanksgiving services was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. The sermon was preached by Rev. W. H. Speese. An interesting programme was carried out to a large and appreciative audience. We are very sorry to note the sad news that was received by Miss Nina Thompson concerning the death of her cousin in Canton, S. D. she left Monday to attend the funeral. NEWS FROM BUXTON Last Sunday was the Sunday set apart for all the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows societies to hold their thanksgiving meeting. Muehakinock lodge No. 2209 now of Buxton, observed the day tally. At 9:30 the lodge assembled at St. John's A. M. E. church for the purpose of holding its covenant meeting. A goodly number attended this meeting and a good was experienced by all. At 2:30 p.m the lodge and the sisters of the Ruth reassembled at the lodge room and these formed in line and under the scorc of the Buxton Concert Band paraded our principal streets, then back to the church where the exercises were conducted by Mr. S. C. Casey, master of ceremonies and Mr. C. L. Foster and G. M. Walker his assistants. Rev. C. H. Mendham of Mt. Zion Baptist church was chosen to preach the annual sermon. He preached a sermon full of eloquence and over running with logic and truth. It was not one of these mixed complicated sermons requiring a lexicographer and a linguist to interpelt it, but it was simple and beautifully illustrated, so that the very less could understand and enjoy it. Over Forty Dollar was taken up in the collection. Our band boys gave a grand entertainment at Hitenam and reported a splendid time and good success. The boys are endeavoring to purchase new uniform, and success is attending them on every hand. Remember the big time May 30, the band celebrates this day and also opens their beautiful new park. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Frankel of Muchakinock are Buxton visitors. On last Monday the 6th occurred the marriage of Mr. W. F. Washington to Miss Willa Perkins. Miss Perkins is one of Buxton's fairest daughters, and in her "Bill" Washington secures a prize. Mr. Washington has lived in Buxton but he now lives in the old town, "Muchy," where he clerks for W. A. Wells & Co. Mr. Lucian Brown took part with the Odd Fellows here Sunday. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church Elder Malone was present and preached three sermons. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. McCracken assisted by Miss McCracken entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday. Mr. Harry Barnigh played with the High School base ball team at New London Saturday. Miss Susie Foster returned from Farmington Monday. Mrs. J. H. Ferribe expects to go to Chicago soon to visit her son. MCHAKINOCK NEWS Messrs Welf and Lewis Nolen were in Oskaloosa Saturday. Those on the sick list this week were Mesdames D. Jones and E. Thomas. The wedding bells have not ceased to ring. Mr. W. Washington and Miss Willa Perkins were married last Tuesday evening, only a few friends were present. Messrs Will Roads, L. Nolen, John Wilson, S. Peco and Ed. Lee returned to Buxton Monday. Miss Susie Wilson spent a few day with her sister Mrs. Daisy Jones. Mr. John Walker met with an accident Sunday evening by having his foot cut off by number nine train, he is getting along as well as can be expected. Quite a number of people were in Buxton Sunday. Mrs. Jessie Jones returned to Buxton Tuesday- Teachers meeting was last Friday evening. There were a number of young men in Colon Saturday evening. Lewis Perkins returned to Buxton Monday. ALBIA NOTES. Mrs. H. Underwood of Hilton spent a few days of this week in Albia. Rev. T. L. Gifthif came down from Des Moines to accompany his family to Des Molnes. Rev. Wright officiated in Rev. Ed. G. Jackson's place at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Mr. Roy Grayson was a Sunday visitor at Hilton. Miss Bessie Davis sang with some more of the students of her class at the teachers meeting Saturday at the High School. There are still a number of strangers in our town OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN. We have been blessed with plenty of good showers this spring and the gardens are growing nicely. Oetavia and Matilda Lankford went to Lucas last week to visit their sister Mrs. Thomas. Anna Williams remains quite ill at her home. Rev. Wade spent Sunday in Cleveland after his church week. Ice cream and strawberries were served at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening of last week. Mrs. Amanda Williams entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of her son and wife Mr. and Mrs. Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Edwards spent Sunday in New Virginia the guest of Mrs Edwards parents. Preshaching at the A. M. E. church Sunday by the pastor. His subject for Sunday evening will be "Our Spiritual and Moral Obligations." Rev. Wade and wife were elegantly entertained at dinner (Thursday by Mrs. Horton, President of the Home Department of Clark County Sunday School. Of course we will be represented, at the Sunday School convention which meets in Ottamwa. The A. M. B. parsonage has undergone considerable repairs and has been A Price For Every Purse LADIES' OXFORDS $1.50 to $3.50 Sold at all drug stores. 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If ticket is deposited with Joint Agent upon paymet of fee of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. Colorado and Utah Exursions. 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 Jet., 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 Union 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: Peoria to Farmington, inclusive. $18.00. All other Iowa Central stations $17.50. 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 Peoria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. A Nelson's Straightine The Ideal HAIR DRESSING. FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightine Not only straightens the hair but, by nourishing it, ticks the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes Dandruff, cures itching, irritating Scalp Diseases, and gives a long and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all jurisdictions to the free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightine does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and is highly perfumed. Straightine does not use of corn and cane oil of any time, or contained as long as desired in styling products. 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. Settiers Rates every day in: March and April to points in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and California. Settiers 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. Center of Fourteen and Blondian Streets Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D. Residence 138 Fulton Street. Services Preschool 12:30 p.m. & 7:30 p.m Class 12:30 p.m. School 12:30 p.m Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. I: Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services 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 22d day of March, A. D. 1902, pursuant to call duly made, the Articles of Incorporation of the association were amended so as to increase the preferred capital stock of the corporation One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00.) and the first section of Article 3 as amended shall read as follows: "The capital stock of this corporation shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($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 ($100.00) 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 23rd dap of March, A. D. 1902, at Des Moines, Iowa, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said corporation, and acknowledged the same for and in behalf of the said corporation. W. G. Montgomery, President of the McClean Arms Co. 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. 345 COLORADO AND UTAH Daily to Sept. 10th, 1901. VIA THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE VIA THE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo $25.00 Aug. 1 to 10 $3 .50 July 10 to 31 Sedt. 1 to 10 $3 .50 Aug. 11 to 31 Similar reduced Rates on same dates to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. Rates from other points on Rock Island Route proportionately lower on same dates of sale. Return Llu it October 31, 1901 The Superb New Train Rocky Mountain Limited Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:45 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m. then JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A, CHICAGO. Nelson's Stri Makes MINNY Hair CURLY Hair The Ideal HAIR FREE FROM ALL INJ GUARANTEED I Nelson's Straightine Not on ishing ON will satisfy the most exacting bakers and users of flour—it is pure—made from the best wheat obtainable. It is given just that last right touch in the milling that makes Falcon the synonym of perfect. Your grocer has it or can get it. Your grocer has it or can get it. Ask him. Shannon & M BAY LANCO CO. MFG. BAY LANCO CO. MFG. tained through some dealer selling "ch furnish duplicate parts therefor and is liai THE SINGER SEWING-MACHINE HAS AND IS STILL BEING ONE MILLION M It is constantly improved and represent The sure means of avoiding trouble an directly with the leading sewing-machi unequaled experience and an univelfi ence of product and fair dealing in its sal MACHINE HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS IT STILL BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF BILLION MACHINES YEARLY. and represents the best skill in the art. tends trouble and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal sewing-machine manufacturers of the world, having an untilted reputation—the strongest guarantee of excel- lealing in its sale. ONE MILLION MACHINES YEARLY. It is constantly improved and represents the best skill in the art. The sure means of avoiding trouble and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal directly with the leading sewing-machine manufacturers of the world, having an unequaled experience and an unrivalled reputation—the strongest guarantee of excellence of product and fair dealing in its sale. SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. SALEROOMS IN EVERY CITY. Local Office: 706 Wainut Street DesMoines, Iowa. CALIFORNIA. Broad Vestibuled First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco WITHOUT CHANGE OF CARS. Great Rock Island Route Leave Chicago on Big 5 at 10:00 p.m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada by daylight in both directions. The nearest airport 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. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE County, ss: that on the A. D. 1895 the estate, situ- was sold for which real flows, to-wit: to set of the West two (132) feet T. Town of Iowa. much sale, pur- and a certifi- Treasurer of he is now the d certificate. otion will ex- bed for said less redemp- made within pleted service I. PHILIPS, mer of said cer- SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 666, 688 and 669. DES MOINES, - IOWA. W. L. MORRIS Is Our FLORIST 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 (96) feet of the West One hundred and thirty-two (132) feet of Lot Nine (9) Block T, Town of Mitchellville Polk County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased, the certificate of certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. H. PHILLIPS, Lawful holder and owner of said certificate. Second Hand Goods of all Kinds, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. FIKE & FIKE 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 APTER USING. Month's Treatment. If your druggist does you, or we will mail it to any address, section, address 1833-1835 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. TION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS HOLY CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. Local Office: Subscribe for the Bystander. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: Te Tohes, Mitchell: —Made By— Des Moines, Iowa. ```markdown ``` TEST OF TIME. 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 SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., dealing directly from maker to user. THE SINGER COMPANY IS PERMANENT AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE ALWAYS AT HAND TO CARE FOR SINGER MACHINES. This is an important consideration to the purchase-machine. Many a woman experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine object "cheap" machines but who is totally unable to is liable to be gone in a short time. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED. BLACK SKIN REMOVER. REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER Is Our 600 Walnut Street IOWA. DES MOINES. A Fatherland Joke. Charles F. Saacke returned from Germany on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse with the following Fatherland joke, upon which he was not required to pay duty. The translation is his own: "What is the difference between the Lord Almighty and Kaiser William?" "The Lord Almighty knows everything; the Kaiser knows better." AFTER USING.