Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. ROOM 408, MARQUARDT BLOCK, IOWA 'PHONE 369. 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 maths. 75 Three months. 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 BYSTAND DUBLISH Publishing Company. Communications music on one side of the paper only and of the interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS A trolly party will be given some time in next month. Miss Alice Bell who took sick last week went to her home in Adel. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. H. W. Hughes one of our mail carriers is enjoying a vacation this week. Charles Jones'of Bethany, Mo., was in town for a few days last week, he was enroute to Lake Oubaoji to spend the summer. Mrs. Frank Johnson left Sunday for Brooklyn, where she will visit for a short time before going to Davenport to make her future home. Mr. John Walker went to Marshall-town Wednesday on] the old soldiers' excursion. and visited the Soldiers' Home. He reports a splendid time. The Masonic Lodge has a large class of new members to initiate into the mysteries of ancient institution they begin this week with the first degree. Mrs. Thomas McDaniel of 844 6th. Avenue has been ill for the past week resulting from an accident although she is improving nicely. 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. H. J. Pierce was an over Sunday caller to the Capitol City He used to live here but now runs on the road from St Paul west. He says that the colored people of St Paul are making great preperation to entertain the Afro-American Press Association. Mr. Robt Good one of the most highly esteemed colored citizen of Leu Iowa was a G. A. R. visitor, he having been one of our sable sons that offered his service for the defense of the country flag. Mr. Good enjoys meeting his old comrads and old Decatur County friends, while here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs. The dramatic play given last Thursday night at Corinthian Baptist church the 15th, under the leadership of Mesdame Washington, Butts and Norman Powell, was a grand success financially. Much credit is due Mesdame Butts, Washington and Powell for the success of the entertainment. The net proceeds of the entertainment was $20.00. Mr. Wm. Mash a former Des·Moines man but now of Spokane, Washington spent a few days in city on business Mr. Mash looks well and says that he is doing well. Mr. Pierson's health is not so good, but his wife likes the country. He works in a seven chair torsional shop. Mr. Mash left Monday evening for home having been in Kansas City. A great Memorial service at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday evening in honor of our heroic dead of three wars, John L. Thompson and S. Joe Brown will speak of the patriotism and valor of our boys in blue of the revolution and the civil wars and Lieutenant McAfee will speak of the Spanish-American war heroes. Morning services at 10:30 subject, "We have no Continuing City here." All the old soldiers are requested to attend this memorial service Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church, also members of the late war. Daughters of the sons of veterans will act as ushers. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MULTIUAL PHONE 460 Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. The Benificiant Club, is a new organization. Their object is to raise money to build a home for the aged. The officers are: President, Mrs. Sowes; Vice President, Mrs. R. N. Hyde; Recording Secretary, Mrs. G. A. Pergerson; Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. K. A. Henry; Treasurer, Mrs. Howard McCraven; Chaplin, Mrs. A. M. Rivers; Reporter, Mrs. Wm. Coalson. The club will meet Saturday, May 24, with Mrs. Payne of 821 Oak street at three o'clock sharp. Mrs. Wm. Coalson. BASE BALL. The "Black Wonders" of ST. Joseph Mo., were expected in the city last Sunday, but they did come, hence the Des Moines Giant played a game with a pick nine and there was several innings during the game, that some fast playing was done the Messrs Wm. Roberts Gates and Washington were batteries for the giants and C. Woods and John brown performed the like function for the pick nine, the game was one by the giants the score being 13 to 7. GRAND COURT OF IOWA HOF J. The Twelfth Annual-session of the Grand Court of Iowa, H. of J. and its jurisdiction will convene the second Tuesday in June at Keokuk. All subordinate courts are requested to be represented. MRS. L. R. PALMER, G. M. A. M. Wm. Coalson the Governor's messenger accompanied Governor Cummins and staff and Governor Van Sant of Minnesota to Rock Island Wednesday to review the State of Illinois G. A. R. meeting. Mr. Coalson said that all the three Governors present, Iowa was the best in appearance, made the best speech and that our staff was the finest looking staff officers. Mr. Abe Ford of Oskaloosa who is one of the pioneers and highly esteemed citizen of the Quaker City attended the G. A. R. meeting here this week the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Buckner. Mr. Ford was one of the boys who wore the blue and enjoys meeting his old comrades. He made the Bystander a pleasant call. Mr. Ford is an expressman when home. The dramatic play entitled, "Out in the Street" will be given at Saylor mines Monday night, May 29th for the benefit of Corinthian Baptist church. A carryall will leave Third and Locust at six P. M. 35 cents for the round trip all that wish to go will please meet at Jones' restaurant on Third street or see Mrs. Butts, 928 11th street or Mrs. Washington 835 11th street. All are cordially invited to go. Mrs. Butts Mrs. Washington and Noam Powell. CARDOF THANKS We wish to thank the many kind friends and especially the Stewart's family for the kind assistance they rendered during the illness and death of beloved relative, Mrs. Maria White May the Lord bless all of them for their kindness. Mrs. S. D. Miller Mr. James E. Todd. MAHASKA COUNTY HONORS MR. WOODSON (Special to the BYSTANDER) Oskalaoosa, Iowa, May 17. All former records in political honors for Negroes in this county were broken here this afternoon when the Mahaska County Republican Judicial Convention selected Atty. Geo. H. Woodson to be first its temporary and afterwards its permanent chairman. This is the second time Mr. Woodson has presided over the Mahaska county Republican Convention, having served as its temporary chairman in '99. G. A. R. ANNUAL MEETING, G. A. R. ANNUAL MEETING, The Twenty-eight Annual meeting of Grand Army of Iowa held its session here this week. It was a great week for Des Moines and a great week for the boys in blue. It was perhaps the greatest meeting that has been held for many years in point of numbers and enthusiasm and perhaps be the last where so many will be in line. It was estimated that fully 5,000 veterans were in our city Tuesday was spent in receiving and preliminary arrangement for the session, in the evening reception was given at the Auditorium which was over crowed and many unable get in. Mr. Brenton welcome the members on behalf of the city and Commander Metzier of Davenport responded in behalf of the G. A. R. The Governor Cummins most eloquently and patriotically welcome them here in behalf of Iowa Grand Commander Torrence of Minneapolis responded after Governor Van Sant of Minnesota, General Grenville M. Dodge of DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MAY 23, 1902. Council Bluffs spoke. The grand parade Wednesday was simply magnificent. There were many colored veterans in the march and the colored Spanish-American boys were there, we were glad to see them. The old soldiers never stepped with more firm step, nor the drum beat with a more firm beat. MRS. KINNEY DEAD Mrs. W. M. Kinney one of Des Moines old and well known citizen of South-east Des Moines, died last Wednesday at her home. Mrs. Kinney is better known to her old friends as Mrs. Jerry Greer. Tne funeral is held to-day from the Corinthian Baptist church, conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffeth, there is a large crowd out to day. FUNERAL OF MARIA WHITE. Mrs. Maria White, the mother of Mr. Walter White of this county, and the grandmother of Mrs. S. D. Miller, died last Sunday morning at the home of the J. B. Stewart family, 1219 Pleasant street, where she had been employed in their household for 35 years, which by her careful taking, loveable, motherly way she was intensely loved by the Steward family, in fact considered a guisa member. Mrs. White was born in Richmond, Va., nearly 86 years ago, and her life has been that of a refined woman of her race, a high christian character, exerting much influence among her friends for good morals and christian womanhood. Death came as a direct result of a cancerous growth from which she had suffered about fifteen years, yet very few of her friends knew it. Her illness was only of a few days. The funeral services were held from the beautiful home of the Stewart residence. The spacious rooms of the building were thrown open to the large crowd of colored people assembled there. The funeral was preached at her request by Dr. J. W. Dulin, assisted by Rev. T. L. Griffith, the pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church, of which she was a member, also Rev. H. S. Graves assisted. The services were solomn and pathetic The music was conducted by the Baptist choir. The grave where the remains were laid to rest was covered with flowers and evergreens, which added much to the beauty of the rich casket. All attested the many kind and loving friends that she left to mourn her death. Mr. James Todd is a nephew of Mrs. White. She has a brother, Adam Todd, 92 years old, living in Oskaloosa, Kansas. Mr. H. Morrison who has been very ill at his home in South Rock Island is slowly improving. The O. O. F. held their services Sunday afternoon in the Baptist church. In the heat of the dog a large audience was present who enjoyed the interesting services. Mrs. C. J. Toliver was elected to represent the Toussaint L. Overture club at the State Federation in Oitumwa. The club was organized in Davenport, but consists of ladies of the Tri-City. Mr. R. Pollard of Kentucky joined his wife in Moline last week, she having returned several weeks ago. Mr. and Mrs. Pollard will make Moline their home until fall. We are glad to welcome "Lulu" and her husband buck. We clip the following from the Davenport Daily times: COLORED CAPITALIST. Something new in the three cities, in the way of business concerns has come to light a company composed entirely of members of the colored race having filed articles of incorporation in the office of the Scott County Recorder. The new company is to be known as the Martin Manufacturing Company. The general nature of the business is to be the manufacture and sale of a patent heading for barrels, can or other receptacles and also the manufacture of any article that may hereafter be patented or patent right purchased by this company and also the right to carry on a general manufacturing business. The capital stock is placed at $3,000, divided into shares of $1 each. The officers of the company are, President, J. Bob Martin; Vice-president, G. H. Merl; Secretary, W. G. Mott Treasurer, Wm. Smith. The patent was obtained by Joseph Martin, the president of the company who is a porter in the Rock Island dingh car service. The secretary W. G. Mott is the Davenport colored attorney. One of the swellest affairs given in the Tri-City for sometime was the San Domingo Festivity given by the ladies of the Toussont L. Overture club Thursday evening at Turner Hall in Rock Island. This was their first appearance before the public, and every one extends to them their congratulations upon the success of the affair. The San Domingo colors were used in profusion each to the ribbons of the May Pole. The change in the Rock Island time ord will cause our dining car boys to run from Davenport to Phillipsburg, Kan. instead of to Joliet as heretofore which will compell them to be absent from home four days each trip. While this will remove them, it will bring into our midst another crew of dining car man some of whom will bring their wives. We will gladly welcome Mr. and Mrs. Frank Johnson of Des Moines who will make their home among us. KEOKUK NOTES: Sunday was quartery meeting at the A. M. E. church, Elder Malone was present and preached during the day. Mr. F. D Fields is improving his home on 13th and Morgan. Prof. Byrd from Quincy and Prof. Morton the dancing master spent Saturday and Sunday in our city. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Miss Margaret Owens to Mr. A. J. Starnes of Kansas City, Mo., Thursday Map 15th at St. Joseph, the wedding was very quite, after May 20th they will be at home to their many friends at 1322 E. 14th street K. C. Mrs. C. Teabeau entertained a few friends at cards Saturday night Prof. Byrd and Morton were guest of honor. The Elite Club will meet at Mrs. J. H. Craig the 22nd. The subject for discussion will be club wmen. Mrs. A. J. Fields went to Davenport on business Tuesday. Miss Johnson is home from Omaha and is quite sick. The S. M. T. had their annual sermon preached Sunday. There are to be four colored graduates from the Keokuk High School on June 6, two boys and two girls. OTTUMWA NEWS. The A. M. E. Sunday School will meet at 9:00 A. M. instead of 3:00 P. M. All are invited. Saturday was the birthday anniversary of Mr. Edward Alier and a few friends planned and carried out a pleasant surprise, the evening was spent in games and music, light refreshments were served Elder Malone will preach at the A. M. E, church Wednesday evening the 22nd. The I. B. W. R. C. will meet with Mrs. Henderson Friday. A number of young people attended a party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Elliot in honor of their son Clifford from the Paulipine, the evening was spent in games, dainty refreshments were served and all reported an enjoyable time. ALBIA NOTES: Mrs G. A. Davis was a Hilton visitor Tuesday. Mr. Charlie Davis and Mr. Warren Mines came home from Denver this week. The Junior class of 1902 entertained the Senior class in the Harmony Club Hall on Wednesday evening. Miss Nellie Grayson is a member of the Senior class and Miss Fessidie Hollingworth and Mr. Wallace Davis are members of the Junior class. Sunday School and members of the church gave an entertainment at the Old Fellows hall Saturday evening for the benefit of their delegates. Mr. Ed Butler is the Steward delegate. The Sewing club met at the home of Mrs. Anna Jones Thursday afternoon. Lunch was served by Mesdames Jones and Grayson. Mrs. Randolph and two children of Hiteman were in town Sunday. Rev, Ed G. Jackson attended Sunday evening service in Chariton Sunday. Miss Adline Boal of Hiteman was in town Saturday evening. Two young men Mr. Bennings and Ester from Keosanqua have come to Albia. They have been attending school in Keosanqua. NT. PLEASANT NEWS. Miss Hester Bartlett, who spent the winter in Evanston, Ill., has returned home to see her sister graduate. Rev. J. H. Ferribe will go to Ottumwa Sunday to assist Rev. Gordon with Quarterly meeting. He will remain over during the District Conference. Rev. Hillard, an Ex-Roman Catholic Monk, and Rev. Roberts assisted Rev. Ferribe with services Sunday a. m., Mr. Chas, Austin was united with the church. The "Bunch of Roses" given for the benefit of the S. S. May 16, was a financial success, and the play was well rendered considering the short time of practice. Representatives from each of the S. S. classes ann the S. S. Board took a part Miss Alina Talley of Chicago is the guest of her cousin, Miss Julia Bartlett. The High School graduating exercises will take place May 28 and 29, at the I. W. U. auditorium. Miss Myrtle Arbuckle* Nora Harris and Julia Bartlett are the colored graduates. BUCHAKINOCK NEWS. Mrs. O. Tansel is on the sick list. Mr. Will Williams and Julise Welch were in Oskaloosa Saturday Mesdamas Daisy Jones and Annie Welch were the guitars of Mrs. Ethel Thomas Tuesday. Mr. John Walker is improving slowly Mesdamas O. Tansel and Martin Jones were Buxton waiters last week. There were a number of oua people from Buxton Sunday. Teachers' meeting met last Friday evening. Miss Maggie Ampy of Buxton will spend a few days in our town Mrs. Annie Gardner returned to Buxton last week. SAYLOR ITEMS. The Sunday School of Saylor is preparing a programme for Children's Day, under the auspices of Mrs. Jenkins and Mrs. Manie Baker. Rev. W. T. Nickerson of Marshalltown was in our little village Sunday and preached Sunday morning and evening. Mrs Jenkius opened her ice cream parlor Sunday evening, and entertained a number of her friends, among them was Rev. Nickerson. A most delightful time was had. Mrs. Streater and daughter are preparing to take a trip to Illinois. Rev. E. Roey was in our town last week. The wedding bell is still ringing in Saylor. There was a secret wedding here last Friday night. Mr. and Mrs. Baker are preparing to take a trip this summer. Mr. Baker is going South to visit his mother and father. Now for the sporting news. Saylor Wondee crossed bats with Marquisville Sunday. The score stood 9 to 0, in favor of Saylor. Mr. T, H. Johnson and A. Langford of St. Joe, Mo., arrived in Saylor to-day. Mr. C. R. Ciee, the manager says they will challenge any team in the state. CLINTON ITEMS Rev. M. J. Burton of Davenport prescheduled morning and evening at the Second Baptist church last Sunday. Mrs. S. V. Williams spent a few days in Chicago recently. The 3rd number on the entertainment course, a jubilee concert, was held Wednesday evening at the A. M. B. church. Owing to a typographical error in the last issue of the BYSTANDER the Ladies' Aid society was mentioned as meeting with Mrs. R. D. Smith, when it should have been Mr. R. D. Smith. We make this correction for the benefit of some persons concerned. The change of hour of services at the Second Baptist church from 7:30 to 5:00 o'clock seems to meet the approval of the members and people in general; large number was out last Sunday. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Rev. D. J. Tate, President of the Iowa S. S. and pastor of the First Baptist church at Decatur, Ill., filled the pulpit of the colored Baptist church of this city Sunday a. m. and p. m. The reverend ts an able minister and all were delighted to hear him. J. W. Walker spent the week in Oka-loosa on business. Rev. Nickerson preached at Saylor last Sunday. Mt. Hope Consistory meets the first and third Mondays of each month. All members are requested to be present. There will be preaching at the A. M. E. church next Sunday. Mrs. R, J. Wright and daughter, Miss Flossy, expect to spend a few weeks in Des Moines visiting her son lawyer, H. R.Wright and attending the Holliness Convention. ROCK ISLAND LLL SPECIAL TO BYSTANDER. Mrs. Edwaad Helms and Miss Lizzie Morrison entertained at their home on Michigan Avenue South Rock Island, Wednesday evening in honor of Mr. Wm. Coalson of Des Moines and the ladies of the Relief Corpse. Those present enjoyed a delightful time. AMERICA'S Consistently Republican. News from all of the world—Well written, original stories—Answers to queries—Articles on health, the Home. New Books, and on Work about the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean Is a member of the Associated Press, the only Western Newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news service of the New York Sun and special cable of the New York World—daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout the country. YEAR ONE DOLLAR Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander and The Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both papers for $2.00. RACE ECHOES. At the commencement exercises of the New York Dental school Dr. Walter N. Beckman, a representative of the race, carried of the silver medal for operative dentistry. The largest gift which Tuskegee Institute has ever received from a colored man was received recently from Robert F. Baptist of Galway, N. H., who sent a check for $1,000 to Principal Booker T. Washington to found a permanent scholarship at the school. Baptist was formally a slave in Virginia. The ninetieth annual commencement of the Princeton Theological Seminary was held Tuesday. Among those who received the degree of bachelor of divinity was George S. Stark of Baltimore, the only colored man in the senior class and is said to be the only one of his race to receive this degree from the seminary. The State legislature of Ohio recently appropriated $22,000 to complete the new dormitory for the girls of Wilberforce College, Ohio. This is another evidence that there is always a helping hand awaiting those who are trying to do something in this life. Wilberforce ranks among the greatest institutions in this country. 一 The will of Mrs. Cornelia C. Tompkins filed last week in New York city, gives $20,000 to the Tuskegee Normal School, $10,000 to the Children's Aid Society, $5,000 to the American Seamen's Friend Society, $5,000 to the Woman's National Sabbath Alliance, $5,000 for scholarship in the Alaska presbyterian mission school and $5,000 to the Congregational Home Missionary Society. 一 The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress which convenes in Atlanta, Ga., Aug. 6 to 11, promises to be the most largely attended meeting ever held by the colored people of America. Each church, Sunday School, Epworth League, Christian Endeavor, Baptist Young People's Union, Young Men's Christian Association, Young Women's Christians Association, educational institution, Woman's Christians organization all over the country is entitled to a delegat THOUGHT HE COULD HIT A BANDIT But His Target in This Case Was Too Small. James Preston, whose magazine illustrations are well known, will leave Philadelphia next week on a southern tour, which will include a prospecting trip into one of the wildest sections of Mexico. Pack mules will be used to carry the supplies and the point to be reached is a twelve days' journey from the City of Mexico, where the expedition will be fitted out. Mr. Preston was outlining his plans to several friends the other day, when one of them suggested bandits and asked the artist if he was a good shot. "Well, I'll give you an illustration of my prowess with the revolver," drawled Mr. Preston. "Several years ago I was gathering material out in Arizona and one day I encountered a rabbit. We came face to face at a distance of about six feet, and the rabbit set up on its hind legs, seemingly petrified with fright. I pulled my revolver, aimed steadily and fired six times in rapid succession. The rabbit never budged. It was too much scared to run away. "I reloaded my trusty weapon and crept closer. Then I blazed away again until I had once more emptied all the chambers. There sat the rabbit, unharmed by my fusillade. Just then an Indian came along with a crowbar and the rabbit darted down a hole. The Indian began thumping the earth and after awhile he reached his arm down the hole and pulled the rabbit out by the ears. With a quick motion he twisted its neck and gravelly handed it to me. "But still that was a rabbit," concluded Mr. Preston, according to the Philadelphia Press. "A bandit is bigger than a rabbit." First Skates in England. Blade skates were introduced into England from Holland about 1660 and were seen in London in 1662. John Evelyn, the diarist, under the date Dec. 1 of that year, describes how "dlvers gentlemen performed before their majesties on the new canal in St. James' park, with sheeets, after the manner of the Hollanders." But in 1642 Edinburgh had started a skating club and was soon famous for its elegant skaters. In 1772 the first English book on "The Art of Skating" was published by Robert Jones. Though roller skates were employed in Holland in 1770, their use was confined to that country until 1849, when they were introduced in a scene of Meyerbeer's "Pronheta" at Paris. No. 50. Work of Livingstone's Daughter. The two surviving daughters of Dr Livingstone recently opened the extension of Livingstone College at Leyton, England, founded eight years ago for training in medicine and surgery those missionaries to depart for far away stations where they would be called up to play the part of doctors as often as that of priest. It was because Livingstone himself was such a splendid example of the medically trained missionary that the fine college at Leyton was erected to his memory. Boy Story: Writer's Kenan A monument to the late Rev. Elijah Kellogg the preacher and writer of books for boys, is projected in Maine, and three towns are laying claim to its location—Portland, the city of his birth; Brunswick, where he was educated, and Harpswell, the little seacoast town where he preached for so many years and where he died. Some of his friends suggest that the monument be erected in Portland and memorial tablets be placed in Brunswick and Harpswell. Transvaal Gee New Stampe First. The first stamps to be issued by the British government bearing the imprint of King Edward VII, will be a complete set for use in the Transvaal, says a London newspaper. The government designers are now at work on the pattern, which is understood to be a profile of his majesty on a background of deep carmine. At the same time the imprint of the King when Prince of Wales has been used by one or two of the colonies. A Chicago broker recently found a postal card in his morning mail reading as follows: "Dear Sir—Please buy me five thousand shares of People's Gas at 95 cents and sell the same at $1.15. After deducting your commission you may remit the balance in a registered letter. Yours respectfully, Mrs. Bland, P. B.—My future patronage depends upon the promptness with which you act in executing the above order." Married Each Other Often John and Mary Burkett, of Kokomo, Ind., began marrying each other about forty years ago, and have kept it up at intervals ever since. They have had three divorces and four weddings, neither having wedded another in the meantime. Kokomo also reports another couple, Henry and Myrtle Mohn, who have been married to each other three times, and are now living happily. Waves Checked by Nets. Baron Benvenuto d'Alessandro, an Italian, has invented a means of checking the force of waves by means of nets made of waterproof hemp. One recently tried with success at Harve was 360 feet long and fifty feet wide with meshes eleven inches apart. The nets will break the waves at sea, and will also be a bulwark for hydraulic works against heavy surf. Policeman's Christian Association Canon Hobson, the founder of the policeman's Christian association, has arrived at New York. This association was founded eighteen years ago in a cellar in Liverpool. It had three members at the start, but today has over 100,000 throughout Great Britain and her colonies. He comes over to visit his sister in Fulton, Oswego county, New York. Real Coral the Cheaper A store in New York which makes a specialty of fancy articles for woman's wear recently displayed in a window two chains of coral beads. One was of round, smoothly polished beads and bore the legend, "Imitation coral, 85 cents." The other, of ragged, uncut coral, was marked, "Real coral, 25 cents." Wheat Belt Around Wichita. The Kansas wheat belt centers around Wichita. Within a hundred-mile radius of the town fully 60 per cent of the wheat of Kansas was raised, while in seventeen counties of southern and central Kansas 60 per cent of the yield was reaped. In northern Kansas but little wheat is raised. A lawyer named Patterson died a law day ago in Brooklyn, leaving about $1,000,000, nearly all made by conducting damage suits in cases of accidents and personal injuries, the defendants being chiefly street railroad and similar corporations. Poems by King James I. An interesting literary discovery is reported from Oxford, where a number of hitherto unknown poems by King James I. have been found in the Bodleian library. They are stated to be undoubtedly genuine and bear the royal autograph. Travelling with Ox Teams. A novel vacation trip is being taken by Banker Jenkins and a party of eleven friends, from Carrollton, Kas. They are traveling across the state of Colorado in an old-style prairie wagon behind relays of oxen spans. University Extension for St. Helen- St. Helena is to have a university extension. The Cape University is go- ing to send examiners to the island for the young Boer prisoners who are studying to enter the university. Debts of Four Great Cities. New York City's debt is now $233, $62,000. The debt of Chicago is $28, $80,000, of Philadelphia $43,000,000, and of Boston $88,000,000. The oldest cit- les have the largest debt. ONLY ONE MAN LIVES OF 200 Explosion of Gas Occurred Soon After the Workers Entered the Mine-One Man Blown Out of Mine By Force of Explosion. Coal Creek, Tenn. May 20.—The worst disaster in the history of Tennessee mining occurred at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning when between 175 and 225 men and boys met instant death at the Fraterville coal mine, located two miles west of this town, as a result of a gas explosion. Out of a large number of men and boys who went to work in the morning developments show that only one is alive and he is badly injured and cannot live. This man is William Morgan, an aged Englishman, who was a roadman in the mine and was blown out of the enormous mine. One hundred and seventy-five miners were checked in for work in the morning by the mine ooss. In addition to these, there were boys who act as helpers and drivers and road men and others to the number of perhaps fifty. Fraterville mine is the oldest mine in the Coal Creek district, having been located in 1870. It is fully three miles from the mine's opening to the point where the men were at work, before the terrible explosion occurred. There was a fearful roar and then flames shot from the entrance and the air shafts. News of the disaster spread like wildfire, but as soon as order could be brought out of chaos two escaping miners were killed at the main entrance and the other through Thistle mine, which adjoins and in which no men were at work. The Thistle party was unable to make any headway, as the gas stifled the workers. The Fraterville party was two miles further, and until a heavy fall of slate was encountered. At this the men worked like demons, hoping against hope that those behind might be safe. All day long the rescuers toiled at the slate obstruction, and not until 5 o'clock they force an entrance through it. Up to that hour only five dead bodies had been recovered and hope was still high that many within were safe. The hopes of the living were doomed, however, for when once the rescuers could reach the bodies, they would have one continuous tome of death. There was not a sign of life. Every man had perished, they believed, although it will be some time before all the rooms can be entered. If dead bodies were first recovered and those were sent to Coastal Twenty-six men were soon found. They were not disfigured beyond identification, and each corpse as it was borne from the mouth of the gigantic tomb was surrounded by eager relatives of the men who were entombed. They were not on fire except in remote portions, and all bodies will perhaps be rescued. PEOPLE ARE TERRORIZED PANIC REIGNS IN WEST INDIAN ISLANDS. Frenzied Inhabitants of Martinique Rushing to Fort de France—He- roic Rescues by Lieutenant McCormick. Fort de France, Island of Marti- nique, May 22. *Easterday's* eruption from Mont Pellee was violent in the extreme. Colossal columns of volcanic matter were ejected from the volcano, which rained huge, redhot boulders, many feet in diameter, on the ruins of the pier and the country near it, from an enormous avowal and with fearful velocity. The volcanic clouds advanced until they reached Fort de France. The spectacle was appalling and began for the whole population of Fort de France the was showered in a frenzy of panic, during which souliers, police, men and women, all terrified, frantic, weeping and praying, rushed through the streets, while over- loaded clouds rolled relentlessly and rained stones, still hot, amid the swirling ages. The steam launch of the United States cruiser Cincinnati took refugees to the French cruiser Suchet, and all reports sought refuge on the Cincinnati and on the United States special steamer Potomac. At 10 o'clock the Potomac went to inland matters, and all reports were ignored. The McCormick, the commander of the steamer, did great work. He went in close to St. Pierre and found that city had been bombarded with stones from the rulers' standing after the first attack, had been nearly raided. Millions of tons of ashes then covered the ruined city. It is reported the whole population of the island is fleeing Fort de France. The consternation vailing is indescribable. Mont Pelerin is still very threatening. Necessity teaches us to like a good many things that we once thought we could never tolerate. An ounce of keep-your-mouth-shut is often worth a pound of explanation. Jimsonworth you ever in a Kensall house?" answer "No, but I've been through the New York custom house examinations." It is said that only the steel bullets of the Austrian Marianilrifer rile can pierce the bullet-proof coat of the rifle, which recently invented by M. Szczepanik in diary bullets, as well as saber cuts and thrusts, the garment affords perfect protection. It is told of a learned professor, who went to a golf course after a round on the lawn, which he had foisted most of his shots, he turned to his caddie for advice in improving his play. [The reply of the see, see, see, it's easy to teach ladder skills, but it needs a head for row.] NEWS FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE Encampment of Grand Army of Republic Meets at Des Moines. 5,000 SOLDIERS IN ATTENDANCE John Lindt, of Council Bluffs Is Department Commander-Hanker Hold Interesting Meeting and Homer Miller Is Made President. Des Molles, May 22. The greatest day for the Iowa department of the Army brought to it came to a close last night with the rousing campfires at the Auditorium, the Y. M. C. A. auditorium and the Mirror theater. At these gatherings the veterans lived over again their war-time experiences, and song and story and oratory quickened their memories of events long The chief of these gatherings of reminiscence was held at the Auditorium. It was adressed by General Granville M. Dodge, who presented to his audience a paper of rare historic interest and value, his personal reminiscences of General W. T. Sherman. In all the nation it is doubtful if there is any soldier living today that was closer to Sherman than Dodge. The latter was one of the subordinates on whom the great commander and hero in the march to, see sea absolutely, depended, and in whom Grant, too, had absolute confidence. The Iowa major general is therefore peculiarly fitted to discuss the subject on which he dwelt last night to the edification of large numbers of his comrades. At the Y. M. C. A. auditorium the Spanish-American war veterans held a campfire, all the regiments in the late war being represented. At the Mirror theater the ex-prisoners of war renewed in memory the horrors of the southern prison pen and lived over again the days and nights of misery spent in Libey and Andersonville, or told of thrilling experiences in escaping from cantivity. Upward of 5,000 veterans, it is estimated, were gathered in the city yesterday, and the larger part of them were gathered in the afternoon. Following the parade reunions of the different regiments and organizations were held. Notable among these were the Vicksburg campaign and siege at the Vicksburg campaign and siege at the Mirror theater. In the course of the day the Vicksburg commission met and organized and organized a march through saving monuments constructed to Iowa soldiers who took part in the siege and campaign. The first session of the department was held yesterday morning. It was marked chiefly by the reports of officers and by the adoption of resolutions upholding the national administration's policy in the Philip- Des Moines, May 21—The members of the Iowa department of the Grand Army of the Republic were last night welcomed the city of Des Moines by Governor Cummins before an immense audience at the Auditorium. Addresses were also made by Department Commander Metzger, Commissioner Tortorra, Commissioner Mrs. Joan Bradford, Vt. president of the Woman's Relief Corps, Governor Van Sant of Minnesota, General Dodge and ex Governor Drake. The afternoon Governor Cummins, Governor Van Sant and Commander-in-Chief Torrence held a reception at the capitol. Des Moines, May 23—The twenty-eight annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic adjourned on Saturday. It was the largest attended and best encampment held for over a decade. The officers and all are enthusiastic over the way Des Moines welcomed and enticed the old soldiers, and every creature able reports made to the encampment. Officers for the ensuing year are as follows: Department commander, John Linda, of Council Bluffs; senior vice commander, N. S. Durgen; of Cresco; junior vice commander, Joseph Mallon, of Fonda; medical director, Ames Shaffer of Rockok; chalain, Rev. R. S. R. Pergon; of Parkersburg. Resolutions were adopted urging the national encampment to give proper recognition to the Memorial university at Mason City; specifying that the law should be fair construction of the laws relating to marriage would be that where a man was living with a woman as a wife up to the time of his death, such evidence ought to be conclusive enough to hold old women in the law; urging the lauers members in congress to work for the passage of the Clarra Barton bill as to annuity for that deserving woman; expressing the sentiment that a law should be passed giving all honorary discharges to women; such to be classed as graded; commending State Superintendent R. C. Barrett for his work in securing recognition of Flag day, of the observance of the Lincoln and Washington birthdays; the preservation of the Shirley house in the Vicksburg National Park. Priestley Heads Iowa Doctors Des Moines, May 23.—At the meeting of the Iowa State Medical association the following officers were chosen yesterday afternoon: President Des Moines; first vice-president, Wm. Jipson, Siox City; second vice-president, C. T. Wahrer, Keokuk; secretary, V.L.Tuyner, Counsel Bluffs; assistant secretary, W. B. Small, Waterloo; trustees, G. H. Hill, Independence, and J. C. Miller, New London. *Hailstone Measures Fourteen Inches.* Waterloo, May 22—Immense damage by hail and rain occurred at Oelwein. Hailstone fourteen inches in didimeter fel. in great numbers. The north part of town is inundated. Railroad tracks were washed by washouts. No loss of life resulted. Lucas Held for Murder. Clarinda, May 21—The coroner's jury recommended that Will Lucas be held for the murder of Anna Moore in spite of the fact that he protests his innocence and the evidence introduced seems to acquit him of the murder. Lucas was called into calibre pistol shot in her heart. Lucas carried a pistol of that calibre, but it was not the bullet which caused her death was from a center fire shell. An Irishman says he always shuts upsets when he looks at a lady's hair. Supreme Court Holds in Favor of Clinton Lumber Company. Des Moines, May 21.—Ex-Secretary of State George L. Dobson, according to the supreme court opinion rendered yesterday, loses the suit which was brought by the district court by C. Lamb & Sons, and decided in his favor. This is the case in which Mr. Dobson refused, as secretary of state, to do so. The court also ordered the corporation of C. Lamb & Sons, or Clinton, wealthy lumber dealers, without first receiving payment equal to the sum required for filing original articles of incorporation. The plaintiff company was organized January 24, 1878, and its charter expired January 24, 1898. On January 12, 1898, the Riem held a meeting and adopted an amendment to the constitution. The amendment was presented to Secretary Dobson February 21, 1898, with a recording of fifty cents. Secretary Dobson declined to accept it, unless accompanied by a fee of $350, the amount of the fee. The firm had the articles been filed originally. Later the firm made another attempt to get the amendment filed, and this time Secretary Dobson insisted upon the payment of $715, the amount due under an act of the Twenty-eighth general assembly, passed in the meantime, increasing the fee for filing articles. The company being refused again brought suit in the district court to mandamus the secretary to issue that the decreed a judgment in favor of the secretary. This is reversed by the supreme court which holds that the renewal was properly an amendment to the decreed and under section 161$^8$ of the code, and should have been treated as such by the secretary of state. It further holds that the company is entitled to a certain fee of $50 cents. MAKES WATERWORKS LOAN. Another Step in the Direction of the Des Moines Army Post. Des Moines. May 20.—The city council instructed the city auditor to draw warrants in the sum of $50,000 in favor of the Des Moines Water Co. in the contract of the company to the secretary of the company as soon as the city solicitor shall approve the contract, which is now prepared, setting out the conditions of the loan. Soon the city council will approve the loan of $50,000 from the city water fund, raised for the purpose of purchasing the plant and placing it under municipal control, or for erecting an entirely new plant to be owned by the city. The money is on hand in the city treasury, the fund being a little over $7,000. The contract has already been agreed upon by the company, and the representatives of the water company. City Auditor Lucas' attorney, Judge Bishop, has advised that there are no legal reasons why the warrants should not be drawn. Under this advice the auditor will comply with the instructions of the city solicitor, the vice of the city solicitor, and the warrants will be issued at once. Some speculation has been indulged in as to whether the city auditor and the city treasurer run any risk in drawing up the warrants and paying them, but it is conceded that these officials act only as they are instructed by the city solicitor, and advised by the city solicitor. MILLER HEADS BANKERS Convention Listened to Address by ex-Contraller Daws. ... Des Moines, May 23—The sixteenth annual convention of the Iowa Banker's association adjourned at 1 o'clock yesterday after electing the following officers and transacting other matters: the president, A. Miller, Des Moines; vice-president, L. F. Potter, Harlan; treasurer Frank Y. Locke, Sibley; secretary, J. M. Dinnidge, Cedar Rapids. The next meeting will be held some time later and place to be fixed by the executive committee. While there was no resolution passed fixing the meeting place permanently at Des Moines, the executive committee has been asked to consider the advantages offered by Des Moines as a convention center so that all convenings hereafter will come to this point. The feature of the closing session was the speech of Charles A. Dawes, ex-contraller of the currency, on the question, "Asset Currency and Branch Currency," to be spoke for an hour and a half, holding the closest attention of his audience. GIRL GOES FREE. Flossie Thomas, of Newton, Acquitted on Preliminary Examination. Newton, May 29 — Flossie Thomas, who stabbed Louis Wade a week ago Sunday evening, was cleared at her preliminary examination. Wade was a waiter in a local restaurant and the girl was employed in the kitchen. During a scuffle she ran a butcher knife into Wade's stomach, from which he died. She claimed that the stabbing was accidental and introduced at the preliminary examination bore out the statements made by the girl and she was freed. Spree Ends in His Death. Mt. Pleasant, May 22—John Hallani, aged fifty-six, a stone cutter, was discovered dead in the woods near the Sioux City station indicated that the man had been dead at least twenty-four hours and probably longer. Death was the result of a prolonged spree, there being no evidence of the crime. Sioux City Gets Reform. Sioux City, May 22—Cush machine is not to be tolerated in Sioux City any more than the public gambling houses. The police department is out of various public places, and the order is being enforced to the letter. This form of gambling has flourished for years without hindrance. Severely Cut With Knife Monteaux, May 22.—Paul Watts, a farm hand, was severely cut with a knife in the hands of Jacob Wrath Monday. The wrath was intoxicated. The affair ended at an ice cream social east of town. Dead Baby Fcund. Webster City. May 19.—The partly decomposed body of a new born babe was found in the water close vault of J. E. McFarland in Stanhope. The McFarlands have occupied this place since 1880, and made the discovery by mere accident. Coroner Hall of this city held an inquest and rendered a verdict of death from unknown causes. Foul play is absolutely certain. Suspicion strongly points to one girl, but there is no evidence against either her or her lettner. Worry, if well cared for, will become a full grown fear. At Swords' Points; OR. A SOLDIER OF THE RHINE. CHAPTER XV.—(Continued) In imagination, Paul could already see the formal character of the order which gave him a feeling among the soldiers of the King, and directed him how to reach the front. He was therefore never more surprised in his life than when, upon opening the letter, he discovered that, instead of the printed form he had expected, he saw female chirography. He looked up, frowning. "You have made a mistake," he said, "Sir Harry, in the other side," returned the messenger, eagerly. Here was his name beyond a peradventure: "Herr Paul Rhinelander," "Hotel Royale." With a feeling of astonishment he again whipped the paper over, and this time his eye ranged from the signature that his discovered below. Then it was an electric snack permeated his whole system. "And pray why?" with an arch smile. "Because I have been such a fool not to see your hand back of the game," he said, in so positive a manner that the adventures winced. "Ah, you are not complimentary. Well, mark my words, fire will melt ice, and in war the soldiers of King William cannot stand up before the brave charges of my countrymen. I hear you have seen the Crown Prince promised to place you near his person. Paul was secretly surprised. This fact, how could she know it when so far as he was aware, it might be deemed a secret between himself, Karl and the Crown Prince. Evidently she had means of discovering things that were supposed to be unknown outside, of the council chamber, that his discovered below. "I have offered my services to His Royal Highness, and, on account of the friendship formerly existing between For that name was "Hildegarder!" He somehow or other forgot all about the important order he had been expecting—jove takes preference even above the ambitions of mortal beings. The ambitions of the context of the note he was stirred, and for the time being reason gave way to impulse. Hildegarder was in Berlin—unexpected trouble had come upon her and she needed a friend's advice and assistance—could she presume upon his courtesy to assist her in solving a perplexing dilemma, and, if thus inclined, would he speed without delay to the house at which she was stopping, since to-morrow might be too late. "Well—it must be something very unusual that could stop him. But where—the note failed to mention the name and number of the strasse where she awaited him. Again he turned to the messenger. "The lady gave you this letter herself." "With her own charming hand, my niece." "You can take me to her at once." "That is what I am here for, my niece." "Lead me to her, friend, said Paul, endeavoring to still the extirpate strands in his voice. "At once, mynehee. Pray follow," came the reply. They set off. The messenger seemed fully at home in the great German capital, and led Paul hither and thither with the utmost freedom. "Indeed, if his movements had been especially intended to confuse the American, and make him lose all sense of his bearings, they could hardly have been better arranged. Those numerous bridges over the Spyder so much alike that Rhinelander found himself utterly unable to declare which side of the riven he stood upon. A stranger in Berlin can easily be lost in some of the districts that compare with London's Whitechapel. Paul was not paying much attention to these things, his mind being upon facts that seemed of more importance to him, facts that concerned the writer of that note. Why had Hildegarde come to Berlin? There must be some mystery back of it, some story which she was desirous of confiding to him. This thought increased his eagerness to reach her side. She spoke of peril—how gladly would he throw himself into the breach to ward off any impending disaster—it was a blessed privilege for which he could not be too thankful. Finally his guide led him into a house. Paul had a vague feeling that the neighborhood was hardy up to the standard of respectability he might meet, but such minor matters should not be allowed to disturb his pleasant frame of mind, as he anticipated a speedy interview with the object of his regard. As he sat in a stuffy little parlor and awaited the coming of Hildegarde, he remembered the occasion in Heidelberg when he had last seen her, when she blushed so beautifully under his compliments, and aroused within his heart so furious a holy passion that the very thought of it still had power to electrify him. He could not sit still longer, but, thrilled with eager anticipation, began to walk excited up and down the confines of the little room. Was that a voice—ah! surely his keen ears should know the swish of feminine skirts. She was coming, then, his heart's idol, his queen, and the miserable little parlor would presently be glorified by her radiant presence. Closer still came the sound of feminine garments, and Paul held his very breath as his eyes were gled upon the door at the other end of the room, through which she must presently appear. Then some one burst upon his startled sight, a vision of beauty and shimmering garments, such might have aroused the admiration of an anchorage, but the effect upon Paul was only that of sudden, keen and terrible chagrin and cruel disappointment, for he looked not upon the blushing countenance of Hildegarde, but the bold, handsome, triumphant face of Countess Aimee. CHAPTER XXI. The Countess Springs the Trap. When this singular and remarkable termination to his dream occurred Rhinelander was in a state bordering on chagrin and anger. He realized that he had indeed made a fool of himself. The countess advanced into the room. "You do not appear very glad to see me again, Paul." she remarked, in her merry way, her slack-black, dazzling orbs fastened upon him with a "lion that was a giant." "I am not, with good reason. Any man would feel pretty much that way who had been lured into a trap. I am angry at myself most of all." "And pray why?" with an arch smile. "Because I have been such a fool not to see your hand back of the game," he said, in so positive a manner that the adventures wined. He was a well-trained, well, mark my words, fire will melt ice, and in war the soldiers of King William cannot stand up before the brave charges of my countrymen. I hear you have seen the Crown Prince and that he has promised to place you near his person. Paul was secretly surprised. This fact, how could she know it, might be deemed a secret between himself, Karl and the Crown Prince? Evidently she had means of discovering things that were supposed to be unknown outside, of the council chamber of the palace. "I have offered my services to His Royal Highness, and, on account of the friendship formerly existing between himself and my father, have been acceded to me I will go to the war." "Perhaps." The peculiar manner in which she uttered this one word caused him to look at her keenly. "Perhaps?" he repeated. "Why do you say that, ma'messe?" "Well, I have no doubt His Excellency is enough of a philosopher not to appear very much surprised if, say, early to-morrow morning he received every reply from you, fully declining the honor he has been good enough to offer you." "Do you mean that you would send such a note?" he demanded, with some show of anger. "Yes! In the cause of love, I would not even hesitate to do that, believing I was acting for your good." "You would not dare send that letter!" "There is nothing I would not dare —for now!" fixing her lustrous orbs upon him. He shivered, whether with rage or alarm he knew not; perhaps something of both. Surely never before was man in this humor wooed—and Paul did not fancy being a pioneer in the courts of Love. Such things may do in some effete Old World monarchies, but not among the sturdy new branches of the Anglo-Saxon race, where men hew fortunes out of virgin soil and sue for favor at the feet of the woman they love best. He made an impatient move. "What would you, monsieur?" she asked. "I am going." "You are cruel." "No. I am only desirous of acting as any man of honor should act," firmly. "And, knowing how madly I adore you, Paul, you would leave me without even a word of hope, the least signs of affection!" and entreatening her voice—the sirens of the ancient Greek marmars were not in the same class with this modern Circe. Fortunately Paul did not have to steel his heart against it since Hildegarde guarded that throne, and there was no room for two. "It would be folly worse than madness to do anything of the sort, and you know it as well as myself. So good night, countess!" "Ah!" "This exclamation from her lips in a sort of exultant satisfaction. For Paul, turning to leave the apartment as he had entered it, was thunderstruck to discover no signs of a doorway in the wall—everywhere the same white expanse, without any apparent means of making an exit. When Rhilheimer made this remarkable discovery he realized that he had caught napping and was in a trap. However, Paul was too cool a customer to grow wild and rush hither and thither, like a chicken when the shadow of a hovering hawk strikes terror to its quaking heart. He cast a sweeping glance around him, while the woman held her breath, expecting an outburst. "Well, now that's very odd," he remarked, just vexed a trice, apparently. "What has happened?" she asked. "The door has disappeared." "Indeed, so it has!" He threw himself into a chair. Her eyes glistened at this sign of his careless indifference. "Then you are not going yet, Paul?" she asked. He looked at her steadily. "Well, no; not just yet. My mind has changed, and there is not as much need of haste as I supposed." "Mon Dieu! excellent, superb! You are what I should call a philosopher, Pasteur." She how loved to linger caressingly on his name! "Now," said Paul, "I let talk about this matter calmly. I grant that you have brought me here in a manner that does you credit, and I seem to be in something of a hole. Perhaps we can arrange it all in some sort of compromise." Womanlike, the countess took this as a sign of weakness and became more positive in her demands. "The paper will not be sent upon only one condition, monsieur." "Ah! yes, and that?" "You will renounce forever all desire to make this girl, Hildegarde, your wife, and agree to brow upon me the regard I crave." He sat in silence for several minutes, knowing that he was inflictting torture upon her with each passing second of time. "Well, have you decided, monsleur?" "Yes." "And the result?" bending forward eagerly. "I must respectfully decline the proposition." She bit her lips—hope had made her heart throb like a triphammer, but now it seemed to hang almost dead and lifeless within her. "You know the consequences?" "Not wholly, but I am prepared to meet them as they come." "I am surprised!" "You expected me to be overwhelmed. My dear countess, I have spent my boyhood on the plains of Texas among cowboys, who early learn to depend upon themselves in an emergency. We Americans do not easily yield." "So I perceive. And a Frenchwoman is said to be equally stubborn in her way." "Then it is a Roland for an Oliver. This is not so very bad, you know," stretching his limbs, and making himself a little more comfortable. "If it were not that it for me against my wife, although seeming to take the affair in a careless manner, was cudgeling his brains as to the means that should be employed to effect his escape. What would his generous benefactor think when he failed to show up in the morning? He groomed in spirit and his feeling toward the adventures drew rapidly toward the line where hatred would supplant indifference. Paul had half turned with the intention of making vigorous demands upon his fair jailer, when, without the least warning, as if in response to some signal of the countess, the lights went out. Instinctively the American sprout out of his chair and sought to lay hold of the woman to keep her as a hostage, but his arms only elapsed the chair in which she had been seated, which, unable to withstand his sudden assault, fell over to the floor, taking it along with it. He heard the swil of sillen garments, following the miserable chair. He was not in any too good humor after the little episode, since he had bruised his hand and made a fool of himself generally, as he believed. Standing there in the dark, he listened. All was quiet within the house, though the noises of the city came in a faint confused murmur. He struck a match and by the aid of the brief illumination he was able to take a cursory view of his surroundings. There must be a door somewhere, and his next duty was to find it, but the search was vain. As he was unable to discover the cleverly hidden door, Rhinelander changed his tactics. Surely there must be some other means of ventilating the apartment—a window outlet or trap door, for instance—he was in a humor where the means counted but little in the race, the end being the main feature. So he began another series of investigations. *So be continued.* FOR A LARGE PARTY. Indiana Man Hard Trait Stopped With out Straling the Truth. Levy Mock, a well known attorney and ex-member of the Indiana legislature, is seven feet tall in his stocking feet and weighs 305 pounds. He lives at Bluffton, and the other day he was very anxious to reach Huntington, where he was to sit in an important case as special judge, the attorneys for the plaintiff and defendant having agreed that he would be tough at any impartial. In order to get to Huntington he would have to change cars at Kingland, the junction of the Lake Erie and Western and the Chicago and Erie railroads. When Mock reached the railroad station at Bluffton the Lake Erie train was several minutes late, and the chances were that he would miss connection at Kingland. The Chicago and Erie train usually waited for connecting passengers if there were several to transfer, but the conductor had orders not to hold his train for one or two persons. After considerable argument with the Lake Erie agent Mock got him to send this telegram to the conductor of the Chicago and Erie train at Kingland: "Hold train for a large party." When the Lake Erie and Western train reached the junction Mock got off and hurried to the Chicago and Erie train, which had been hit. J for "a large party." 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THE CONTIN HAS DECLARED June this year THE FREE OIL crand and security of the town to The London C in tank cars to the THE FREE T to parties wishing, indicate Company, providing our make- purchase of our gas for the railroad trai We wire railroad trai GUSHER NO. 1 WI 88 Spindletop GUSHER NO. 2 WI THESE TW until the allotment offe- divided of our gas The proposition appl and business policies Prospectus gives ful- THE CONTINUE 307 to 309 Le Remit by Drat I Reaction the REVENUE of the POST C for the year ending will be $120,000,000 what doy Simmore $15,000 IN 1000 C correct es United Sta First Prize $50 VALUABLE IN the following Bureau Washington, I. G., give every year from 1897 to The Total Revenue of the 1897 WAS $ 1 1898 WAS $ 1 1899 WAS $ 1 1900 WAS 1 1901 WAS 1 The Total Revenue Total Revenue be at the Send your estimation ASSOCIATION, HIS league, and a certificate more than one certificate to a certificates for e PRESS PUBLI W. L. DOUGLAS '3.50 SHOES.' 3.00 UNION PARK 15001 1,566,720 Pairs. Downtown Thrash Downtown in 1,240 miles. Established 1876. FOR more than a quarter of a century the repu- tation of W. L. DOUGLAS Shoes for style, comfort, and wear has excelled all other areas of the business, worn by more men in all stations of life than any other, they are the only Shoes that in every way equal $0.00 and $0.00. They are the standard of the day. This is the reason W. L. DOUGLAS $4 SHOES CANNOT BE EXCELLED. Sold by 63 Douglas stores in American Cities and best shoe dealers everywhere. CAUTION. The genuine have W. L. Dou- glas shoes on the bottom. Shoes by mail or credit. Illustrated Catalogue Free. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, Mass. In affliction with { sore eyes, use Thompson's Eye Water NOW DON'T FORGIVE Don't forget when you order starch to get the best. Get DEFIANCE more "yellow" looking no more cracking or b doesn't stick to the infaction or you get your cost is 10 cents for 16 starch made. Of other but 12 ounces. Now your grocers. NOW DON'T FORGET Don't forget when you or starch to get the Get DEFIANCE. No are "yellow" looking clothes, more cracking or breaking. It can't stick to the iron. It gives sa- ron or you get your money back. Is 10 cents for 16 ounces of the ch made. Of other starches you 12 ounces. Now don't forget. It grocers. Don't forget when you order starch to get the best. Get DEFIANCE. No more "yellow" looking clothes, no more cracking or breaking. It doesn't stick to the iron. It gives satisfaction or you get your money back. The cost is 10 cents for 16 ounces of the best starch made. Of other starches you get but 12 ounces. Now don't forget. It's at your grocers. MANUFACTURED BY MAGNETIC STARCH MFG. CO. OMAHA, NEB. SAVE YOUR MONEY SAVE YOUR MONEY by buying your FURNITURE by HUGSMALL GOOD SALE PRICES. Our it has met with marvelous past twelve years in Chicago, and we have decided to extend it to the country trade. Send for our FREE CATALOGUE of Everything in the Houseturnishing Line and set up liberal terms we offer. Our prices will instill joy. Write to-day. STRAUS & SCHRAM, 136-138 W. Madison St. RENT NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS AND CONTINENTAL NATIONAL OIL & REFINING RELEASED AS THE JONSTE BEFORELEVING DIVIDEND, to commi- nate all oil stockholders of Record of June 19. FREE OIL CERTIFICATE WITH EACH 100 Share of Stock, as security against any possible loss; outlining the holder of each one barrel (e.g. June 19) of gallons of oil assumed in the well. London Levi Building, Co. will deliver to the holder, on request, so their loading tracks Gladys City or Spindetop Heights. FREE TRIP TO TEXAS FIELDS AND R individually or collectively, to purchase 900,000 worth of the money is deposited by your bank stock. The Stock, ho- mey turned over until after your representative makes a trip to assertions are proven true. Broad transportation on wire from your bank that money is depo- sured. D. 1 WILL BE IN BY THE TIME this advertisement is D. 2 WILL BE STARTED AT ONCE on Acre 2, Block Heights. BE TWO OFFERS WILL REMAIN ON offered for public subscription has been sold. In order to be A Stockholder Before June 1st. It is a chance to make money that you cannot afford to let gives full particulars. Write for it, or for stock and further part CONTINENTAL NATIONAL OIL & REFINING T. B. LEMOINE, Secretary, 09 Levi Building, - GALVESTON Draft, Express Money Order, Post Office Money Order or by IMPORTANT NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS AND OTHERS THE CONTINENTAL NATIONAL OIL & REFINING CO. HAS DECLARED A 2 PER CENT MONTHLY DIVIDEND, to commence June 15th, payable to all Stockholders of Record of June 16th. THE FREE OIL CERTIFICATE WITH EACH 100 Share of Stock, as collateral, is a guarantee of payment to the holder of each share of stock to one barrel (64 gallons) of Beamum Oil at the well. The London Oil & Pipe Line Co. will deliver to the holder, on requisition, in tank cars their loading槽 Gladys City or Spindetop Heights. THE FREE TRIP TO TEXAS OIL FIELDS AND RETURN to parties wishing, individually or collectively, to purchase 200,000 worth of the stock in the Company, providing the money is deposited in your local bank. The Stock, however, not to be purchased, can be written off your representative makes a trip to the Beamum Fire and Rescue are proven true. We wire railroad transportation on wire from your bank that money is deposited. GUSHER NO. 1 WILL BE IN BY THE TIME this advertisement appears. A 100-000 Barrel Gusher on Acre 4, Block 38, Spindetop. GUSHER NO. 2 WILL BE STARTED AT ONCE on Acre 2, Block 38, Spindetop. THESE TWO OFFERS WILL REMAIN OPEN until the allotment fee for each subscription has been sold. In order to get the first business policy, a chance to win the first stock of stock and further particulars to 307 to 309 Levi Building, - GALVESTON, TEXAS Bemil by Draft, Express Money order, Post Office Money order or by Wire. I Reason the REQUEST OF the POST OFFICE DEPARTMENT for the year ending June 30th will be $120,000,000. I figure it will be about $120,500,000. What do you Estimate? $15,000 GIV IN 1000 CASH PRIZES, to correct estimates of the total United States for the year end First Prize $5,000; Second VALUABLE INFORMATION: To the following, please submit: Washington, D. C., giving the gross or total every year from 1897 to 1901 inclusive. The fr The Total Revenue or the Post Office Department 1897 WAS $82,665,462, 1898 WAS 89,012,618, ING 1899 WAS 95,021,384, ING 1900 WAS 102,354,579, ING 1901 WAS 111,631,193, ING The Total Revenue for the first half of the Total Revenue be at the end of the fiscal year. Send your estimate and 12c in postage ASSOCIATION, DETROIT, MICH., and w loge, and a certificate which will entail 1000 GIVEN AW 1000 CASH PRIZES, to those making the near- est estimates of the total Postal Revenue of the United States for the year ending June 30, 1902. the $5,000; Second $2,000; Third THE INFORMATION: To aid in forming year estimate of the gross and direct the Post Office Department giving the gross and total revenue of the department 1897 to 1901 inclusive. The fractional part of a dollar is no neue of the Post Office Department for the year $ $82,665,462, $ 89,012,618, INCREASE 7.68 PER $ 95,021,384, INCREASE 6.75 PER $ 102,354,579, INCREASE 7.72 PER $ 111,631,193, INCREASE 9.06 PER revenue for the first half of the year was $8,876,016, at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1902? estimate and 12c in postage stamps to the PRESS P DETROIT, MICH., and we will send you a copy certificate which will entitle you to share in the prices. VALUABLE INFORMATION: To aid in forming your estimates, we furnish the following figures which we obtained direct from the Post Office Department at Washington, D.C. Increase the fractional part of each and every year from 1897 to 1901 inclusive. The fractional part of a dollar is not considered. The Total Revenue of the Post Office Department for the year 1897 WAS $82,665,462, 1898 WAS 89,012,618, INCREASE 7.68 PER CENT 1899 WAS 95,021,384, INCREASE 6.75 PER CENT 1900 WAS 102,354,579, INCREASE 7.72 PER CENT 1901 WAS 111,631,193, INCREASE 9.06 PER CENT The Total Revenue for the first half of the year was $83,876,016. What will the Total Revenue be at the end of the fiscal year, June 30, 1902? Send your estimate and 12c in postage stamps to the PRESS PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, DETROIT, MICH., and we will send you a copy of our catalogue, and one certificate, send additional estimates or guesses. You are entitled to a certificate for each 12c received. PRESS PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION, Detroit, Michigan St. Jacobs Oil and Vogeler's Curative Compound Cured Him. "I have been a great sufferer from Rheumatism for many years. I was laid up with Rheumatic Fever for nine weeks in 1894, and again for sixteen (16) weeks in 1896. I tried many medicines I saw advertised and others I was recommended; finally I was inducted to take Vogeler's Curative Compound, which did me more good than all other medicines. In fact, I feel quite a different man since I have been taking the Compound. All my neighbors and friends are quite surprised to see me about and looking so well. I can remember all of Vogeler's Curative Compound taken internally and by having St. Jacobs outwardly acted like magic. In my case, OI had been taking medicines for years without obtaining benefit, but Vogeler's has practically cured me. I have recommended Vogeler's Curative Compound to a lot of my acquaintances, and they tell me that it has worked wonders. "Wishing you every success in the sale of your Vogeler's Curative Compound and St. Jacobs Oil, I remain, gentlemen, "Your obedient servant, "GEORGE CLARKE, Gardener, "23 Beechcroft Road, Surrey." Send to St. Jacobs Oil, Ltd., Baltimore, for a free sample of Vogeler's Compound: $25 ON 5 TON BECKMAN BROS., DES MOINES, IOWA IS WHAT YOU CAN SAVE We make all kinds of coats, Also B.P. Bumps and Windmills. MANAGER WANTED...Every Large County- Gone o' Skill' nickel slot machine for drinks and cigarettes, thereby filling a onoff forbidden slot machines, thereby filling a onoff want. Remedied or sold on easy payments, sells at Fort Wayne, Indiana. JACKSON DESK CO., Cincinnati, Ohio. I T ET u the E. No g clothes, breaking. It ron. It gives satis- ur money back. The 6 ounces of the best her starches you get don't forget. It's at by buying your FURNITURE, CARPETS and MORE. MONEY GOes to WHOLE SALE PRICES. Our liberal credit system has met with marvelous success during the DON'T PAY CASH you. Write to-day. W. Madison St., CHICAGO. Is estimated that J. Pierpont Morgan controls enough money to give every man, woman and child on earth $4, but the St. Louis Post-Dispatch doesn't believe he will do it. Irate Christian Scientist (to lawyer who has failed to turn up on day of trial)—What explanation can you offer for such conduct? Lawyer—"My dear sir, I assure you I was giving you my absent treatment." Dr. Edward Everett Hale was recently asked to write a few words for the issue of a western college paper. He sent this condensed sermon: "Keep the Ten Commandments. If you have anything to say, say it. If not, no." Dr. F. E. Clark reports a Christian Endeavor society at Malmberg, 14 miles north of the Arctic circle, where for two weeks in December and January they have to read the constitution by the light from an oil lamp at midday. Cabbage is an old cure for drunkenness. The Egyptians ate it boiled before their other food if they intended to drink wine after dinner, and some of the remedies sold as a preventative of intoxication on the continent are said to contain cabbage seed. The famous Lady Holland was born nobody in particular, but she made up in what is now called ancestry. Once a galleying of half of the nobilities of the French capital, she dropped something on the floor, and, turning in the most natural way to one of the hauntest princesses said, "Pick it up, my dear." Of all the eccentric checks which have been drawn in the world the palm must unhesitatingly be awarded to one which was presented to the cashier of one of the Tonawanda banks recently. The check, which was for $10, was made payable to "the sweetest of the sweet," and was presented to the cashier in the ordinary way. The cashier naturally startled by the unusual expression in the body of the check, asked in imminent to "sweet?" "I am," replied the lady, "Kindly endorse it that way," said the cashier. She did. And as her husband's account warranted it, for, like a prudent man, he had not overdrawn it, the "sweetest of the sweet" received her money. Held on to a Chair Palmer, Mo., May 19th.—Mrs. Lucy Compton has for the past eight or ten years suffered a great deal of pain and sickness. She had Kidney Trouble with an awful pain in her back, which was so bad at many times that she could scarcely get about at all. "I have been down with my back for the past eight or ten years," she says, "and sometimes so bad that I could not get around only by holding on to a chair or some other object. "Dodd's Kidney Pills have given me more relief than anything I have ever used. "After I had used the first box I was almost entirely cured of this dreadful trouble. "I can truthfully recommend Dodd's Kiney Pills to any woman suffering as I had suffered for so long." Mrs. Compton's cure was certainly a remarkable one. Man worships the almighty dollar, but woman's divinity seems to be the almighty 99 cents. Omaha's Best Hotel. The Millard, offers Board and Room as Low as $2 Per Day. Better Rooms with Bath Higher Price, High Grade Service and FirstClass Cuisine Same For All. Newly Furnished Throughout, Most Central Location. European Plan $1 and up Per Day. The Lincoln, opp. Depots, Lincoln, $2 Per Day. An Irishman says he always shuts his eyes when he looks at a lady's faults. RUSS BLEACHING BLUE should be in every home. Ask your grocer for it and take no substitute. Bea package. Apprehension is rarely absent from fear. The worry family is a very large one, fear is quite prolix. Dealers say that soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Fear is born of self-depreciation and apprehension. $20 A WEEK AND EXPENSES Send a strap. Javie Mug Co.Dep.D, Parmasu.Kan. Many a blessing in disguise effectually escapes detection. Ladies Cap Wear Shoes Ladies Can Wear Sandals One sizes smaller after using Allen's Foot- Ease, a powder. It makes woolen or new shoes easy. Guess woolen shoe, sweating, aching feet. In improving mails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe stores. 25c. Trial package FREE by mail. Address Allen S. Olimsted, LeLoy, N. Y. Those we call the ancients were in reality quite new. WHEN YOU BRY STARCH buy DeLance and get the best, 16 oz. for 10 cents. Once used, always used. Money may not talk, but it cheers a man up wonderfully. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price, 75c. Women, like peaches, are sweetest just before they decay. I do not believe Pice's Cure for Consumption has an equal for coughs and colds—John P. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1360. A genius is a man who knows when to keep his mouth shut. To Cure a Cold in One day. Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All drugstores refund money if it fails to cure 25c. A man is wise only when he makes good use of his knowledge. If You Suffer From Rheumatism try a bottle of MATT J. JOHNSON'S GOS. Guarantee goes with it. Common sense extracts more solid comfort from life ... an genius does. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality, of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. It is one think to flatter and another to praise. For frost-bite, chilblains, sore and lame joints, stiffness of muscles, dry Hamlin's Wizard Oil. It won't disappoint you! Even in cash transactions the pocketbook is taken out in trade. Mrs. Winstow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softening the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cools wind colic. See a bottle. There are fewer matter-of-fact men in the world than matter-of-falsehood men. Palma Becomes President and Our Troops Withdraw From the Island. FLAG GIVES WAY TO CUBA'S General Wood Personally Lowered the American Colors and With His Own Hand Hoisted the Cuban Flag, as an Act of the United States. Havana, May 21.—Senor Palma yesterday attached his signature to a document, as president of the Cuban republic, after an exchange of congratulations, and a veteran. General Gonz, appointed to the roof of the palace, where he was accorded a great reception. General Wood personally lowered the American colors, which were saluted and with his own hands hoisted the Cuban flag, as an act of the United States, Gomez assisting. General Wood and his staff and the American troops embarked immediately after the hoisting of the Cuban flag and the American ships steamed out of the harbor. At the time the transfer took place in Havana, General Whitseide at Santiago, turned over his Whitehouse to his Cuban successor and sailed away with the American cavalry which had been in garrison there. The natal day of the republic of Cuba found Havana arrayed like a queen, to await the coming of her lord. She seemed reinvested for the occasion with the dignity of the prosperous days of her power and wealth. The decorations were universal. In some cases, the walls were adorned with the light of torches, to complete elaborate designs. There was not a residence, pretentious or humble, that did not bear upon its quaint facade some emblem in honor of the event. The many arches erected at the entrances of plazas by political societies, fraternal clubs, residents of various civil divisions of the city and business organizations had an art of real grandeur. The walls, painted with canvass, with painted an imitation of marble, and from a distance the illusion was complete. Bunting spread on Venetian masts canopied the deep, narrow streets from the rays of the sun. Beneath these canopies the Cuban colors and palms graced the open doorways through which glimpse could be eight of luxurious gardens, the palaces of the palace balconies jutting from the white walled buildings were adorned with roses. Nature seemed in harmony with the spirit of the festivities. The parks were literally afame with tropical flowers, and the vaulted sky above might have been chiselled out of turquoise. Above every red, tiled roof a Cuban flag, the whole city flowers, and a hidden burial beneath a forest of waving hanners. The decorations along the water front were exceedingly lavish, and all the shipping in the harbor was dressed in gala attire. The majority of the ships flew the American ensign at the main, and the Cuban colors at the fore or mitzken. The United States armor, the Cuban wood, and the take General Wood away, and the steamer Moro Castle of the Ward line, on which the troops were to embark, as well as the foreign warships which had been sent by their governments to be present at the birth of the new republic were dressed with signal flags, for and aft, man-of-war fashion. The American colors, which were to be dressed in the grim walls floated above the grim walls of the fortresses which guard the entrances of the harbor. Not another bit of color showed upon them. NEGRO BURNED AT STAKE. Confessed to Awful Crime Before He Died Longview, Texas, May 23.—A man hunt which has been in progress since last Saturday ended yesterday in the burning at the stake of Dudley Morrison, who was assaulted by McKee, wife of Texas official foreman at Lansing, Texas. When it was learned that the negro had been captured and was being taken to Lansing, excitement knew no bounds. By 11 o'clock a. m. great crowds had gathered at the Lansing switch and arrangements were made to burn the negro. The prisoner was identified by Mrs. McKee and several negroes who worked on the section with Morgan. Mrs. McKee said they had the right man, and the negro was escorted by about 200 men, armed with Winchester, to the place of execution. As he was chained to the stake he made a statement, in which he implicated another man, the negro. He heard was to get the money which was to be stolen. Morgan confessed to having committed the crime. He was chained to a rail, and railroad ties were taken from a fire already started to burn out his eyes. They held red hot timbers to his neck, and after burning his clothes off, tore away parts of his body. The negro screamed in agony. He was tortured in a slow and painful manner, with the crowd clamoring for a saw death, and grooming, bogging piteously to be shot. The negro's head finally dropped and the ties were piled around and over him. In half an hour only the trunk of his body remained. Knoxville, Tenn. May 22—The latest estimates as to loss of life in the Fraterville coal mine disaster at Coal creek is 226, including contract miners, day lancers and boy helpers. Six letters, written by five men before life became extinct, were found. One of these letters gave the time of day it was written as 2:30 o'clock Monday afternoon, thus indicating that these and perhaps other entombed men lived many hours after the terrible explosion which occurred Monday morning at 7:30 o'clock. Galvanized iron is merely iron diped into molten zinc. The coating is not applied electrically as the term galvanized would seem to apply. Tax Ferrets' Work. Dubuque, May 22—Tax ferrets operating in Dubuque county have collected and turned to the county treasurer over $70,000 in moneys and credits withheld by the rich and well to do people from the assessor. Dubuque is next to Polk County in respect to the amount collected by the ferrets. The very shrewdest tactics were rendered necessary to meet the resistance of the money loaners in their efforts to evade paying their just taxes. In nearly every instance, however, the total amount was secured without even a lawsuit. Write for my daily market letter. Geo. H. Phillips Commission Merchant, Grain, Provisions and Seeds. Consignments 231-235 Sollocited. Rialto Gldg. Chicago Orders for future delivery executed on merits. All business transacted through & confirmed by Irwin Green & Co. My daily and weekly market letters are published in full in the Chicago Evening Post also the Chicago Evening and Journal. Will send either power, free of charge, to anyone interested in the markets. STORVETTES Stonewall Jackson's dying words were: "Pass the infantry rapidly to the front." "Tod A. P. Hill to prepare for action." "We will pass over the river and rest under the shade of the trees on the opposite side. He was lollious, it felt fulfilled its lawful offices, was with his military past. Having once lost a case in New York, "Counselor" Nolan sadly remarked: "My poor client is little likely to get justice done here until the judgment day." "Well, counselor," said court if "I will an opportunity, I will court if the poor woman myself on that day." "Your honor," replied Nolan, "will have troubles of your own upon that day." When a colleague at one time doubled whether the constituents of William H. Moody, our new secretry of the navy, would endorse a measure he was supporting, he replied: "I was not sent here to shake and shiver like a gip leaf. Newspaper clobber whenever a protest came from home, but to exercise my intelligence and to vote for measures according to how, in my best judgment, they would benefit or injure the people." — One of the humorous incidents of the French elections is the joke perpetrated by one of the candidates in the 1889 election, a member. He has distributed thousands of copies of pamphlets bearing his title "Speeches by M. Chose in the publication of 1889-1902." As a rule deputies' speeches are used against them by their opponents, but in the present instance the member for Autergne never once opened his mouth, nor did he declare his parliamentary eloquence is, therefore, represented by a dozen pages of blank paper. It is related of General Wade Hamilton that on one occasion he was riding along on a highway that led through one of his numerous southern plantations, when he met a slave of fine build and appearance. He drew rein and said: "You are a likely fellow—who do you belong to?" "Wade Hampton, sir." 'Ah! And who is a Hampton?'" "Please, sir, mastur, you mus' be from de Norf, case Masa' Wade Hampton is de berry fust gummum in the Souf." The story used to be told to illustrate the greatness in numbers of Wade Hamilton's slaves; his own slaves did not know him by sight—that is, hundreds and thousands of them did not. Galvanized iron is merely iron diped into molten zinc. The coating is not applied electrically as the term galvanized would seem to apply. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's Home in New York, Cures Fecithism, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms, Over 30,000 testimonials, At all drugists, 25c. Sample FREE, Address Allen S. Olmsted, Lovoy, N. Y. Worry is a baby fear, says a writer in an exchange. WHEN YOU BUY BLUEING Instruct a child to breathe Blue. Don't take a cheap imitation. All grocers, 10c. Worry, if well cared for, will become a full-grown fear. Best Daily in Iowa for $1.50 Per Year The Des Moines DAILY NEWS now publishes day in the year, while the other two Mo- mies day in the year. The Des Moines DAILY NEWS is by far the largest and sunniest NEWS site, is by far $2.50 a day, $100 for 8 mues, for 6 mues, and every subscription stopped when the time passes. The Des Moines DAILY NEWS Press, telegraph magazine, the best childrens department, SISSCRIBE.COM GOYA Address, Des Moines, Iowa The Doctor—One layer of paper is had enough you have three here. Baby may recover, but cannot thrive." ALABASTINE IT WON'T RUB OFF. Wall Paper is manmade. Exterior, interior, temporary, red, rub, of all sorts. ALABASTINE is a pure permanent and artistic wall coating, ready for use. Motion and color make PVC safe by paint dealers everywhere. Buy in packages and bargain of curviless imitations. ALABASTINE CO., Grand Rapids, Mich. HERPICIDE TO HAVE THICK, LUXURIANT HAIR is the most long-fored for- dance of a woman. She knows what to do, fair aid to beauty it is, and endearments to make it special and thick as possible. Comparatively few of that Newbrow's Herpicide, a recent scientific diag- nosis to possess him as thick and luxurant as anyone could desire. In a new theory of destroying the thorn hair root, and thus making dandruff and falling proceeds to produce a growth of thick, glossy hair that soon becomes the prize of all beauty. One trial will convince you of its virtues. AT ALL FOR GLASS DRUG STORES. 24 W. N. U., Des Molnes, No. 21.—1902. TRADE MARK. My daily and weekly market letter Journal. Will send HEADACHE, BACKACHE, DIZZINESS MRS. ANNA MARTIN. Timothy Lands. pure water, timber for building, fuel and shelter. A natural set. Such lands we sell now at $5.00 to $9.00 per acre. Small businesses. For maps and information write H. ARNOLD, 800-800 Foster Press Slide, St. Paul, Minn. IN AITRIN County, Minnesota, fertile soil, pure water, timber stock and dairy country: near the best market. Such lands we payment down, balance in 9 years. Reduced rates to homekeepers. L. B. ARNOLD, 805 Sleep Skin-Tortured AIRLINES County, Minnesota, fertile soil, pure water, timber for building, fuel and shelter. A natural payment is made to the county in a year. Reduced rates to timbermakers. For maps and information write MAPS@AIRLINESCOUNTY.COM. Sleep for Skin-Tortured Babies ECULITE SOAP MEDICINAI NOVELS In Warm Bat Cuticu cura And gentle anointings with CUTICURA, purest of emollients and greatest of skin cures, followed in severe cases by mild doses of CUTICURA RESOLVENT PILLS. This is the purest, sweetest, most speedy, permanent, and economical treatment for torturing, disfiguring, itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, crusted, and pimply skin and scalp humours, rashes, irritations, and chafings, with loss of hair, of infants and children, and is sure to succeed when all other remedies fail Millions of Mothers Use Cuticura Soap Assisted by CUTICUBE OINTMENT, the great skin cure, for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin of infants and children, for raches, itchings, and chalings, for cleansing the scalp of creases, scales, and dandruff, and the stopping of failing hair, for whitening, whitening, and conditioning the hair of children, for hair care, for hair care of Millions of Women use CUTICUBE SOAP in the form of baths for annoying irritations, inflammation, and excoriation, for too free or offensive perspiration, in the form of washers for ulcerative weaknesses, and for many sensitive, antiseptic purposes which readily suggest themselves to women, especially mothers. CUTICUBE SOAP combines in ONE SOAP ONE PRICE, the NEW OINTMENT, and the NEW OINTMENT for all skin conditions. Complete External and Internal Treatment for Eczema. THE SET SI. distracting, and humiliating skin, scalp, and blood humour. with loss of hair, when all else fails. Sold throughout the world. British Depot. 27.28, Charterhouse Sq., London. French Depot: 5 Rue de la Palix, Paris. POTTER DRUG AND CHEM. Corp., Sole Repo., Boston, U. S.A. CUTICUA RESOLVENT PILLS (Chocolate Coated) are a new, fasteless, odorless, economical gassatite for the celebrated liquid CUTICUA RESOLVENT, as well as for all other blood purifiers and humour creams. Each pill is equivalent to one teaspoonful of liquid RESOLVENT. Put up an airtight container, containing the same number of doses as a 60c. bottle of liquid RESOLVENT, price $20. "I am perfectly well," says Mrs. Martin, of Brooklyn. "Pe-ru-na cured me." Mrs. Aaaa Martin. 47 Boyt street, Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "Peruna did so much for me that I feel it my duty to recommend it to others who may be similarly afflicted. About a year ago my health was com-mitted down, had backache dizziness and indigestion, and seemed dark indicted. We had used Peruna in our home as a tonic and for colds and catarrh and I decided to try it for my trouble. In less than three months I became regular, my pains had entirely disappeared, and I am now perfectly well." —Mrs. Anna Martin. Miss Marie Johnson. 11 Columbia, East, Detroit, Mich., is Worthy Vice Templar in Hope Lodge No. 6. Independent Order good Templars. Miss Johnson, as so-named, was found in Peruna a specific for a severe case of female weakness. She writes "I want to do what I can to let the whole world know what a grand medicine Peruana is. For eleven years I suffered with female troubles and complications arising therefrom. Doctors failed to cure me, and I despaired of being helped. Peruana cured me in three years, and I was able to myself, but it is a blessed fact. I am perfectly well now, and have not had an ache or pain for months. I want my suffering sisters to know that Peruana has done for me."—Miss Marie Johnson. Miss Ruth Emerson. 72 Sycamore St. Buffalo, N. Y., writes: "I suffered for two years with irregular and painful menstruation, and Peruna cured me within six weeks. I cannot tell you how grateful I feel. Any agency which brings health and strength to the affected is always a welcome friend, and Clover and to-day the market is so filled with useless and injurious medicines that it is a pleasure to know of so reliable a remedy as you place before the public."—Mis. Ruth Emerson. It is no longer a question as to whether Peruna can be relied on to cure all such cases. During the many years in which Peruna has been put to test in all forms and stages of acute and chronic catarrh no one year has put this remedy to greater test than the past year. Peruna is the acknowledged catarrh remedy of the Dr. Hartman, the man and stage of Peruna, has written a book on the phases of catarrh peculiar to women, entitled, "Health and Beauty." It will be sent free to any address by The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. If you do not degrade and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratis. Address Dr. Hartman, President of the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL SESSION Feud Exists in Wyoming. Wyoming has 35,000,000 acres of good grazing lands. There are about 1,000,000 cattle and 3,000,000 sheep in the state. Between the cattle men and sheep men exists a feud that not infrequently leads to murder. Sheep, as you may or may not know, feed in so close order that when a flock has fed over a range, not a spear of grass remains. Cattle browse at random, and leave behind more than they eat, so that the range may provide sustenance for two or three herds, one following the other. Original Meaning of Prejudice. Prejudice was originally nothing more than a judgment formed before-hand, the character of such judgments being best indicated by the present meaning of the word. ruthless, easy to hate. Miss Proof of Miss Kellar, beautiful. Helen Kellar is an Alabama girl. She was born in Tuscumbia, and the people of Alabama have always bring, proud of her wonderful career. PEOPLE'S FURNITURE STORE 315-317-319- WALNUT STREET. A Safe Economical Heipfnl Store ITS our aim to make the influence of this institution felt by the buying public. We want the name "People's Furniture Store" to become a household name with every Des Moines family, especially in homes where the purchasing power of a dollar receives thoughtful consideration. We are continually striving to merit, through the values we give and the services we render, a large share of the patronage of all within reach of our store. Reduced Prices on Matting The Most Desirable of Floor Coverings for Summer at Prices so Low that it's of Interest to Every House-keeper--As Follows: Good China Mattings, nicely woven in serviceable colorings, in either red, blue or green effects, the 15c kind for.....10C 2 Pattern China matting, the 20c kind, woven jointless so as both sides can be used—for.....14C The heaviest China matting, suitable for dining rooms, halls, etc., where durability is necessary; always 30c, now for.....22C Four patterns, fancy Japanese matting, in good carpet desings—the very finest weavs—good to cover entire floor or to go around rugs—the 35c kind for.....25C at the Lowest of Prices If you want the world's bet refrigerator, buy a "Challenge iceberg." They have an inner and an outer wall with a filling of pure charcoal between. Lined inside with heavy zinc—furnished with removable sliding shelves, automatic drip cup or trap, removable dip-pipe, automatic air-tight locks, ball-bearing casters, swinging baseboard and nickel-plated trimmings of solid brass. They save ice, become the coolest inside See them here. Hundreds in use in Des Moines. ASE & WEST. Easy Payments Standard of Excellence A woman cannot discriminate justly between so far as their mechanical construction is but she can always wisely judge their work. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A FAMILY SEWING- INE ARE MOST PERFECTLY COMBINED IN . . . CHASE & Easy Pa The Standard of The average woman cannot machines, so far as their concerned, but she can ally ALL THE ESSENTIAL Q MACHINE ARE MOST CHASE & WEST. Easy Payments The average woman cannot discriminate justly between machines, so far as their mechanical construction is concerned, but she can always wisely judge their work. ALL THE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A FAMILY SEWING MACHINE ARE MOST PERFECTLY COMBINED IN . . . SINGER SEWING MACHINES THE SINGER MACHINERY SINGER WORK IS A This is why Singer Machi all over the world, make reliable guarantee of perf THE SINGER MA OFFICES IN EVERY Local Office: 706 Wainu WORK IS ALWAYS GOOD WORK. Singer Machines maintain their supremacy the world, making the Singer trade-mark a guarantee of perfection. . . . GER MANUFACTURING CO. GES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD. 706 Wainut Street Des Moines, Iowa. SINGER WORK IS ALWAYS GOOD WORK. This is why Singer Machines maintain their supremacy all over the world, making the Singer trade-mark a reliable guarantee of perfection. THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO. OFFICES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD. Local Office: 706 Wainut Street Des Moines, Iowa. Britains Degenerating Physically. According to Arnold White, an English critic, the inhabitants of the British Isles are degenerating physically. He bases his conclusions on the results of recruiting for the Boer war. In the Manchester district alone 8,000 out of 11,000 men who offered themselves for military service were certified unfit to endure a soldier's life. York in Australia. Western Australia has in York well-known pastoral district where bears a peculiarly appropriate n in association with the visit to Ausasia of the Duke and Duchess of Cowall and York. It was first people by immigrants mainly from Yorkshire. Cat Was Only Drunk. The Sultan of Turkey is devoted to the study of chemistry and has given a good deal of time to the study of medicine, a study which he first took up because of fears that his life was in danger from poison. He new doctors his own aliment so long as they are not of a serious nature. Should Chinatown Be Burned? Chinatown, in San Francisco, according to the president of the board of health should be burned. As it is at present, it cannot be rendered sanitary except by total obliteration. --- "Challenge" Iceberg Refrigerators. SIMPLICITY so it can be easily adjusted, and won't get out of order. SPEED — so that I will do the most work with the least effort. Sultan Doctors Himself. "Reliable" Gasoline Stoves The "Reliable" line of vapor stoves and ranges has made a name for itself the country over. These stoves and ranges are made in all styles of single generators, giant burners and individual burners. They are the safest of all gasoline stoves and the most economical in the use of fuel. See these stoves if you have any thought of getting one—we have all sizes at prices which range from $29.00 down to $3.00 STABILITY— so it will wear the longest with the least repairs. so that it will be an ornament to the home. York in Australia. Western Australia has in York a well-known pastoral district which bears a peculiarly appropriate name in association with the visit to Australasia of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. It was first peopled by immigrants mainly from Yorkshire. Cat Was Only Drunk A pastry cook in the Avenue Gambetta, Paris, who was troubled with rats, borrowed a large Angora cat and left it in his shop while he went upstairs to dinner. An hour later he heard terrible cries proceeding from below, and on going down found the cat bounding up and down in a most peculiar manner. Thinking the animal mad, he called in a policeman, who shot it with his revolver. A veterinary surgeon, who examined the body stated, however, that the cat was not mad, but drunk, having consumed a large dish of sweet "babas" steeped in rum—London Express. 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, se-curely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa. Iowa County, ss. To Thos. Mitchell. You are hereby notified that on the 10th day of December, A. D. 1895 the following described real estate, situ- ated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year, 1895, which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: The first six (66) feet of the West One hundred and thirty-two (132) feet iotLot Nine (9) Book T. Town of Mitchellville Polk County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, p- purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certi- cate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will be deemed. The 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. CHEAP COLONIST RATES TO THE NORWEST? 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 Minnesota Forest Preservation. The hopes of Minnesota champions of forest preservation have been somewhat dashed by recent developments in connection with the Chippewa Indian reservation. It was proposed at first to save the whole tract of ancient pine lands for scientific care as a national forest. The wishes of lumbermen, some pressure from other quarters to open the lands for settlement, and the willingness of Minnesota representatives to please both classes, have led to a considerable modification of the original plan. The segregation of forest lands is to be limited, according to present proposals, to 225,000 acres, and these are not to be turned over to the department of agriculture until the pine timber, or all but 5 per cent of it, has been removed, New York Evening Post. Subseribe for the Bystander. 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 paymet 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 Benewolent 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. $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 Peoria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. BEFORE USING Nelson's Straightline FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightine Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes Dandruff, cures itching, helps Scalp Diseases, and gives a long and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used by people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightine to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightine does not make the hairicky,icky gummy, and is highly perfumed. Straightine does not require the treatment of the hair, and is continued as long as desired. Thousands of testimonials on fip. 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, 35th, April 1st and 9th. Call at or address City Ticket office 410 Walnut street for all information. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH KEQKU.IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondau Streets Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D. Residence 1318 Fulton Street. Services Preaching 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m Services on Sunday Service 10:30 p.m Curses at the Ends of the Day 10:30 p.m. in Prentice Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Friday 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 22nd day of March, A. D. 1902, pursuant to call duly made, the Articles of Incorporation of the association were amended so as to increase the preferred capital stock of the corporation One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00) and the first section of Article 3 as amended shall read as follows: "The capital stock of this corporation shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($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 McLean Arms Co., pursuant to a vote of the stockholders of said corporation, on the 22 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 McLean 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 ROUND TRIP RATES FROM $25 00 Aug. 1 to 10 $3 .50 Aug. 10 to 31 Sedt. 1 to 10 Aug. 10 to 31 Similar reduced Rates on same dates to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. Rates from other points on Rock Island Route proportionately lower on same dates of sale. Return Li. 17 October 31, 1901 The Superb New Train Rocky Mountain Limited Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:45 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m. next day. ONLY ONE NIGHT OUT See your Agent for details and Colorado literature or address JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A, CHICAGO. Nelson's St Makes KINKY CURLY HA The Ideal HA FREE FROM ALL INJ GUARANTEED Nelson's Straightline Q Des Moines, Iowa, May 10, 1902. Mott Co. When an admirer of the Falcon flour, as well as a merchant, and since having the pleasure of visiting any with a number of ladies, and being accort- ing to top and having your foreman show and ex- cess through which the wheat passes to produce flour has, and the cleanliness of your mill recommend every housewife to use the Shannon ereals and Falcon flour, because it is the clean- should encourage home enterprise. Very Resp. MRS. J. H. SHEPARD. 1058 West Fifth St & Mott Co. Des Moines, iowa. Des Moines, Iowa, May 10, 1902. Messers, S hannon & Mott Co. Sirs:— I have always been an admirer of the Falcon flour, as well as a believer in home enterprises, and since having the pleasure of visiting your mill recently in company with a number of ladies, and being accorted through it from bottom to top and having your foreman show and explain to us the various process through which the wheat passes to produce the snowy whiteness the flour has, and the cleanliness of your mill throughout, I earnestly recommend every housewife to use the Shannon & Mott Breakfast Foods, Cereals and Falcon flour, because it is the cleanest, purest and best. We should encourage home enterprise. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Is Our FLORIST 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. 102-104-106 East Walnut raightline R Straight. AFTER USING. With's Treatment. If your druggist does or we will mail it to any address, se- n. address 13-1835 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. N. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS SINGER 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 it makes a stitch on heavy goods that is elastic and strong and will not pucker the skin. It has a practical set of steel attachments covering a large range of work. Not "how cheap, but how good" should be your choice, but "how good" should be your satisfaction without first giving the a trial. If your dealer does not handle them send for catalogue. Local Office, 312 Locust St. Des Moines SHE DID NOT RECLAIM THE COIN. Though Given the Opportunity, Mrs. Stanford Did Not Repent. 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. Disposes of a Half-Million. The will of George N. Kennedy, exjustice of the supreme court of Maryland, disposes of property valued at more than $500,000. Syracuse university receives about $40,000 and several local charities get $5,000 each. Second Hand Goods of all Kinds, Bought, Sold and Exchanged. Des Moines Second-H and Book Dealers. BLACK SKIN REMOVER REGISTERED IN PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER both in a box for $1, or three boxes for $2. Guaranteed to do what we say and to be the "best in the world." One box is all that is required if used as directed. A WONDERFUL FACE BLEACH. A PEACH-LIKE complexion obtained if used as directed. Will turn the skin of a black or brown person four or five shades lighter, and a mulato person perfectly white. In forty-eight hours as a or two will be noticeable. It does not turn the skin in spots but bleaches out white, the skin remaining beautiful without continual use. Will remove wrinkles, freckles, dark spots, pimples or bumps or black heads, making the skin very soft and smooth. Small pox pits, tan, liver spots removed without harm to the skin. When you get the color you wish, stop using the preparation. THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to keep it from failing out. Highly permeable, and keeps it from failing out. Highly permeable makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many makes the hair soft and easy to comb. Many worth ten dollars, yet we sell it as a dollar box. THE NO-SELL thrown in free in a letter or a Post-Office money order, express money order or registered letter, we will send it through the mail. It will come by e.g. post, 250c. It will come by e.g. post, 250c. In any case where it fails to we claim what the money or send a box free of charge. Packed with no one will know contents except receiver. CRANE AND CO. 122 west Broad Street. RICHMOND, VA. SHANK BROS.. Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 666, 688 and 669. DES MOINES, - IOWA. W. L. MORRIS Is Our 609 Walnut Street DES MOINES, IOWA. Broad Vestibul First-Class Sleepers DAILY— 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. These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. *JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A.* Chicago. ```markdown ```