Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State Capital Historical Room VOL. 9. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTEH AND LOCUST. HOOM 405 MARSHALL BLOCK, IOWA PHONE 899. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPI UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember W. W. D. Moore. Brief, apt, and less accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS B. J. Holmes who has been confined to his bed so long is slowly regaining the use of his limbs. Rollen Weeks was out of town from last Saturday until Tuesday. Where did he go? Douglass Miller junior who had the misfortune to drink carbolic acid is fast recovering and will soon be out. Mrs. Thomas McDaniel who accidentally fell and injured her back about five weeks ago is slowly recovering, and still confined to her rooms. Those who went on the excursion to Oskaloosa were Mesdames Fields, Richardson, Mr. Chas. Mash and several others. Mrs. Richard Harris who was so sick few week ago is regaining her former strength and her friends are hopeful of her full recover. The A. M. E. Sunday School child ren's day programme was quite interesting the school realized a neat sum for the Sunday School union and the church extension. Mrs. C. W. Henry left Sunday evening for Ann Arbor, Michigan to attend the commencement exercise of which her nephew will graduate. WANTED—Several good colored men for detective service, experience unnecessary. We teach you. Detective School, Box 991, Des Moines, Iowa. Word was received from Mrs. R. N. Hyde who is in Auxvasse sister at the bedside of her sick sister Mrs. Turner still remains quite sick and they are very anxious as to her condition. It is reported that the Rev. Holmes of this city and Rev. Johnson of Oskaloosa will exchange charges, the change is to be made this week. Parents and guardians should hesitate long before they permit their children to go to the Sunday shows at the parks, there is nothing elevating in such entertainments. The Silver Leaf Club met at Mrs. W. J. Johnson's residence, 1410 17th street the 17 inst., all enjoyed themselves. A sumptuous lunch was served. They will meet next Thursday at Mrs. Mease 820 11th St. Wm. Fletether visited the latter part of last week and a part of this week in Lincoln and Omaha, Neb., with old friends and relatives. He was also present at the banquet tendered Booker T. Washington by the colored people of Liecoln. The local union of the Christian Endeavors held their business meeting and picnic at Union Park, Monday evening at 6:30. Supper was served. We were glad to note that the St. Paul A. M. E. Endeavors were well represented. W. H. Shackelford, a students at Simpson College, and his mother were here last week to see their brother and son who is confined at Mercy hospital, confined by a severe attack of typhoid fever. He continues to improve. Rev. Henry Crayen, in the absence of the pastor, filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church last Sunday, preaching a historical sermon at 10:30 which was quite interesting to those who read their bibles. Mrs. Theodore Williams and her little son Pleasant left this week for Kansas. City to spend several weeks with her husband who has a run with Kansas City as headquarters, she will also visit Mr. William's folks in Missouri. Miss Emma Henshaw, age 18, weight 612 pounds, assisted in the entertainment at the Corinthian Baptist church last Thursday night. Proceeds of the entertainment over seven dollars clear were for the benefit of the pastor. Committee, Meadames L. Courtney, Anna Lewis and A. Miller. --- Mrs. Early visited Mrs. Tomlin who is sick in Knoxville last week. Mrs. L. R. Palmer the Grand Matron of the Grand Court went to Burlington at the close of the session to spend a few days visiting with relatives, she returned Thursday and reports a delightful time. While at Valley Junction last Tuesday a young man went in a store to make a purchase, and the clerk gave him "short change," and while he was convincing the clerk of his mistake the trolly party left, and he was forced to come on the regular car, and some one said the amount involved would not exceed many car fares. Perhaps confectionery is higher out there than in town. 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. LAWN PARTY The young ladies of the Iroquois Club entertained their friends at a lawn party given at the home of Miss Mable Mitceel last Thursday evenings. The affair was considered one of the swelliest of its kind of the season. the guest numbered about sixty and were received by Misses Alice Williams, Alice Morton and Mable Mitchel, the yard was beautifully lighted with japanese lanterns. Presiding in turn over the punch were Misses Rachel Elliot and Alice Williams. The Mandolin Club furnished the music. At a late hour the guests were served with refreshments at small tables. All departed wishing long life and success to the Iroquois Club. Miss Celestine Brown has leased the entire building, 405 and 407 Fifth avenue South, and has opend the "Creole Kitchen," boarding-house style meals 25 cents. Short orders served. First-class furnished rooms in connection. Minneapolis, Minn. TROLLY PARTY. On Tuesday night of this week occurred the much talked of trollly party for the benefit of the A. M. E. church at 8:30 P. M. car number 101 which is one of the companies' best, left the waiting room. It has a seating capacity of about 100 which accommodated all who wanted to go. It was a nice moonlight evening which made it very pleasant, and the trip was made without any accident, after enjoying several hours ride they went to the church, where the stewards had prepared refreshments. The following persons composed the committee that had charge of the porty, Mrs. W. F. Buckner, Messrs G. F. Stanton, H. Gould and E. W. Thompson. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. When in Burlington, Iowa, call at The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool, billards, barber shop and bath rooms No. 315 Front street. Good accommodations to all. F. MARTIN Proprietor. THE DELINEATOR FOR JULY. The great world event of June, the coronation of King Edwards VII., of England, will picture scenes that have had no parallel in the lives of the present generation, and for this reason an article by Sir Edwin Arnold on the Coronation Festivities, and a description by the late Sir Walter Besant of the Pageants of London, in the July Delineator, are especially timely and interesting. Another of Miss Laughlin's charming stories of authors' loves appears this month, telling of the pitiful passion of John Keats; and the concluding paper in the series on pictorial photography treats of genre pictures, the illustrations being remarkably fine. There is an interesting description of the life of Clara Barton, founder of the Red Cross Society, in her picturesque home near Washington. To the series on athletics for women is added an illustrated article on bowling by a New York woman who has won many honors in this sport. The housekeeping department has been adapted to the many difficulties of the hot weather season, and recipes for Summer drinks and inexpensive desserts will be welcomed. In fiction there are two high-class stories: The Unpromising Land, by Julian Van Boskirk; and A-Daughter of the Wilderness, by Francis Lyndie. Rev. J. D. Underwood has tendered his resignation to the Second Baptist church at Ft. Madison. He may remain with them until the close of the associational year. The reverend has not decided as yet where he will locate. Although we hope he will remain in Iowa, as he says that he likes this state. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. Will some one tell us what has become of the kissing bug. It is the man who is forever questioning the honesty of others who will need a great deal of watching himself. Why not have a revival of the cheap dollar and the crime of '73. It would add variety to a campaign which looks so one-sided. The post office band insists that musical union is out of harmony in the local discord. K., Mrs. Ophelia Clenlans, Omaha, Neb.; G. C. D. Bros. W. H. London, D. Thomas and T. A. Calmon. The next session will be held in Buxton. The public installation of officers was held at Gibbon Opera House conducted by Grand W. J., A. A. Bland, which closed the most interesting session in the history of those who represented the scarlet cord in this state. WOMEN AND CHILDREN DRIVEN FROM HOME on account of the wet condition of the ground, precluding the farmers from cultivating the ground. The small grain and meadows are good. In Knoxville the colored people are working out their own destiny. There is a nice class there, endowing to do something. Mr. W. P. Bird has a first class restaurant, confectionary and soda fountain. He has been in business for the past ten years except the space of about eighteen months, when he served his country as a soldier in the Philippine islands. Mr. Sim Jeffer's genial face is seen at the Sheldetha hotel. He owns a nice home. Mr. R. B. Givens, the florist and gardener, is doing nicely. They own the only green house in Knoxville. Miss Genevee Jeffers is clerk in the Bird's restaurant. She is a musician. Mr. Nelson Tomlin is Let this christian government hear the cries of of the homeless and wondering children—made so by the mob at Eldorado. It is predicted that the Iowa democrats are trying to ignore the silver question in their coming convention. They have been trying to get away from Bryanism. All that is needed is a leader and something to stand on. Bishop Turner of the $\Delta$. M. E. churce wants Congress to appropriate $50,000,000 to deport the Negroes from this country. It does not always follow, that to make a man a bishop makes him smart. It is quite interesting to note how quick the courts are to punish a boy for throwing a stone at an automobile, but are powerless to prevent a mob from driving helpless women and children from their homes and schools. NATIONAL NEGRO BUSH NESS LEAGUE. The executive committee of the National Negro Business League, of which Booker T. Washington is president, has called the third annual session to meet in Richmond, Va., the 25, 26 and 27 inst. This movement should be encouraged in all parts of the country by forming local leagues, and electing and sending delegates. The interest manifested at both the Boston and Chicago meetings is very encouraging to the committee, and they have secured reduced rates of one and one-third fare over all railroad lines of the southeastern, New England, the western and the Trunk Line association. All who attend should ask for a certificate when buying tickets, which will secure for them the benefit of the above rates. GRAND COURT OF H OF I. OF IOWA. The members of this society with'delegates from the several Courts, met in their eleventh annual session in the city of Keokuk June 10, 11 and 12, in a very interesting session, in the hall of York lodge, the guests of Margaret Ann and Brent Courts, with the G. M. A. M., L. R. Palmer in the chair, who conducted the ceremonies of the order, declaring the Grand Court opened. She then appointed necessary committees to do the work of the session. A court of sorrow was held at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening in memory of those who have passed to the great beyond. The annual address of the Grand Matron was the production of excellent thought—a business-like document, in which she told of her work for the past year. Her application of the duties of each member of the order was good. She told of the rapid growth of the Courts since she has been Matron, also gave in full all her official acts for the year. The Court ladies and their friends royally entertained their guests in various ways. The newly elected officers are: G. M., A. M., Mrs. P. A. Jones, Keokuk; V. G. M. A. M., Mrs. R. A. Wilburn of Des Moines; Grand Treasurer, Mrs. Maggie Jackson, Excelsior; Grand Secre- tary, Miss Ida B. Palmer, Burl- lington; G. W. J., A. A. Bland, Keokuk; G. I. G. K., Mrs. Cora E. Jones, Oskaloosa; G. O. G. on account of the wet condition of the ground, precluding the farmers from cultivating the ground. The small grain and meadows are good. In Knoxville the colored people are working out their own destiny. There is a nice class there, endowing to do something. Mr. W. P. Bird has a first class restaurant, confectionary and soda fountain. He has been in business for the past ten years except the space of about eighteen months, when he served his country as a soldier in the Philippine islands, Mr. Sim Jeffers' genial face is seen at the Sheldeth hotel. He owns a nice home, Mr. R. B. Givens, the florist and gardener, is doing nicely, they own the only green house in Knoxville. He is a clerk in the Bird's restaurant. She is a musician, Mr. Nelson Tomlin is doing nicely. He works at the hotel, Mr. Thomas Jeffers enrolled himself as a member of the Bystander family. His brother sold his farm of 160 acres this spring. Andrew Jeffers has moved from a farm near Colombia to one near Harvey, Iowa. In Albia not much change from last year. Mr. E. Butter, of the type force, is now throwing cold type in the Albia Democrat-Press office, a change from the Albia Republican, although not a change in political conviction. He entertained the editor at dinner. Ottumwa, as usual, everything was moving along nicely with a large number of our men working at Morrell's packing house. Mr. Joseph Hopkins is with the company as one of their trusted salesmen and bookkeeper; he also owns a fine lot of hogs. Mr. Z. Taylor will deliver your express to any part of Ottumwa, while Mr. Spotts delivers the passengers to all parts of the city. Mr. Z. F. Henderson drives one of the express company's wagons and James Johnson still calls for the Ballingall house. Mrs. Gilbert still serves meals and lunches to the public. Miss Florence Downey will report Ottumwa news hereafter. Mrs. Helen Johnson and Mr. William Parker have added their maps to the subscription list. Walter Davis operates a shining pantorium. The Weeks, Thomas, Bailey and Stewart torsorial shops seem to be prosperous. J. F. Harris is janitor at the postoffice. He entertained the editor while in the city. In Fairfield Mr. B. J. Fuller and Sam Sykes each have nice barber shops. They own their own lovely homes in the best part of the city, Mr. Greenup is a progressive young man, also Mr. Moss, who is a graduate from the high school and will attend college. Mr. Reeves, recently from Missouri, is employed in a large furniture store subscribed for the Bystander. In Mt. Pleasant one is surprised to meet so many intelligent colored people, many graduates, in fact more have graduated from the high school here than any other Iowa town, with Keokuk a close second. Mt. Pleasant has two colored churches, a Methodist and Baptist. There are three colored barber shops, the McCrackin, Mosley's and R. H. Hackley's, all doing well. Robert OKelly, R. H. Hackley and Mrs. L. M. Sheldon are the new subscribers. Rev. J. H. Ferribeau is pastor of the Methodist church and Rev. Boulding is pastor of the Baptist church. Mr. T. L. Burnett is still selling his patent medicine for piles, etc. Mr. S. H. McCrackin's daughter is office clerk for a doctor, so is Miss Hester Bartlett. On to Burlington, the seat of the Iowa machine republic politics. It is true that the county and city generally goes democratic, yet the colored people have one colored mail carrier, S. L. Tigg, of whom I will mention again. Mr. A. L. Drew, a mail carrier on the rural route, perhaps the only colored man in Iowa on the rural route; Mr. Sam Lee is on the police force, and they are asking for more political recognition. Mr. Harry King drives an express wagon and is doing nicely. Mr. John Brooks says to tell the boys that he will meet them at Keokuk next month on the square. Rev. Williams is meeting with success with the A. M. E. church. The Baptists are trying to organize a church here, Mr. F. Martin, whose ad. appears elsewhere, is enlarging his rooms and will soon open a first class saloon and barber shop, with bath rooms in connection and with his pool tables. He is successful in business and his saloon room is furnished it will be the finest saloon owned by the building man in Iowa. He owns the building and ground, which are valuable. Mr. S. L. Tigg took the editor out Sunday to a dairy farm, one mile from Burlington. He owns thirty-eight acres and bad until a few months ago 64 head of cows. He now has 21 head. They are milking 12 head now and they average about three gallons per day. He has hired help and drives one milk wagon; in fact, he is making money. Mr. Hunt, a shoe maker, is studious and doing well. Will stop for this time. Why not For the great National Educational meeting at Minneapolis, July 7-11, next the Minneapolis & St. Louis having been selected as the official route, will carry you almost as straight as the crow flies and will make the trip quick, pleasant, and a happy and auspicious start. The very low rate of one fare for round trip plus $2 is effective, and 50 cents paid secures extension of your ticket to Sept. 1, next. For further information address Z. C. THORNBURG, County Superintendent, 502 Youngerman Bide, Des Moines K., Mrs. Ophelia Clenlans, Omaha, Neb.; G. C. D. Bros. W. H. London, D. Thomas and T. A. Calmon. The next session will be held in Buxton. The public installation of officers was held at Gibbon Opera House coducted by Grand W. J., A. A. Bland, which closed the most interesting session in the history of those who represented the scarlet cord in this state. WOMEN AND CHILDREN DRIVEN FROM HOME. The cowerdly attack that was begun on a few helpless colored families in the vicinity of Eldorado, Ill., was renewed last Monday night. In the later part of May a mob of bruts, not men attacked the colored Normal and Industrial Institute, a model after Booker T. Washington's school of Tuskegee, since then the homes of the colored citizens have been stoned, shots fired into their windows late at night, warnings sent to occupants to leave the vicinity. A number have left their homes and crops, among them are Charles Numan, W. J. Gibbons, Mrs. Mary Oliver a widow, William Gibbons Mrs. Nancy Allen. The few remaining are preparing to leave their homes and all they have. On Monday night this same mob visited the home of the Rev. Peter Green, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and stoned his house. The only reason given for these various assaults on these honest and helpless people by some of the white people is that they fear that colored labor will be used in the mines which are being opened in that vicinity. Can it be possible that the law-abiding citizens of Illinois will suffer such bruts to go unpunished? The time has surely come that not only the colored people but every white citizen, who believes in the safety of the home, should do something to stop it. If such crimes go unpunished, will any one be safe in their own home if the law cannot protect these widows and their children. It is time something should be done; men are less than men unless they ask for protection from those who have the enforcement of the law, for those helpless women and children, and if necessary they should lay down their lives for them. Dr. Mitchell, a white physician of Harrisburg and the president of the board of trustees says the board will meet on the 27 and consider the removal of the school, since it is impossible for the colored people to stay there and educate their children. The governor has been asked to protect the school from violence. GREAT IOWA STATE FAIR. The Forty-eighth annual State Fair, Aug. 22 to 30, 1902 promises to be by far the greatest in the history of the society. The live stock show promises to be the largest and best ever seen in the West. Beside the premiums offered by the Fair management, special premium sare offered by the Amersdan Association of short horn and other breeds. These special premiums are very liberal and will bring out the best stock from the best herds in the West. Never has the association at this early date had such large entries of good horses: they feel that they are quite fortunate in securing the best horsemen at this early. Another attraction will be the "Last Days of Pompeii." This will be the night attraction, and with its great battle scenes is enough to bring more people to the Fair than any previous year. Tuesday the 26 will be old soldiers day, and the association will give every old soldier and wife, and widows of old soldiers a herty welcome. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. Everywhere I see signs of improvement. Thursday in Knoxville, traveling over the C., B. & Q. railway to Keokuk, covering seven counties and eight county seats, passing through some of the most luxurious and prosperous towns in the country. There is an abundance of rain, which makes the corn prospect only fair. CLINTON. Rev. Searcy unfortunately was unable to take the long talked of trip last week, but hopes to do so before very long. Miss Mohonga Carparsa was summoned to the bedside of sick friends in Kansas City in the day company with Miss Davis left Saturday for Keokuk, the home of the latter. Mr. R. D. Smith is reported as be- Mr. R. D. Smith is reported as being indisposed last week The trustees of Bethel A. M, E church met in monthly session Monday night. The matter of decorating the church has been placed in the hands of a committee. They will endeavor to push the work to completion as rapidly as possible. The Harmony club, composed of ladies, are assisting in the work by an earnest effort to procure a carpet for the florist. Rev. W. W. Russell received a dividend cheek this week in payment of the 5 per cent dividend on the stock he holds in the Enterprise Oil company, located at Galveston, Texas. Miss Mohonga Carparsa, the African girl, and Miss Sidney I. Davis, missionary of the National Baptist convention, who have been the guests of Rev. and Mrs. W. W. Russell the past week, left over the "Q" for Kookuk, the home of Miss Davis, Mrs. Carparsa going on to Kansas City. Mrs. Hartwell Parm is able to be around again after a severe illness last week. Rev. Russell was ill at the past week but able to fill his pulpit Sunday. The Ladies' Sewing circle and Aid society of the Second Baptist church have decided to continue the bazaar another week at the church. G. W. Martin is around again after a physical indisposition last week. QTTUMWA NEWS Miss. Mee Campbell has been very ill the past week, but is improving at this writing. Mr. Columbus Gooch returned home Monday morning from Madison, Mo., where he was called to the bedside of his grandmother, who was very ill. Rev. Malone last left evening for Keosanqua, after attending the quarterly conference of this city. Mr. William Rhodes of Buxton was an Ottumwa visitor this week. Mrs. Henry London was in our city visiting friends this week. Mrs. Z. Dodd entertained a number of friends at her home last evening in honor of her guest, Mrs. Denay, of Des Moines. There will be a lawn social given by the ladies of the A. M. E. Church at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. Taylor on Dan's street. There will be a social given at the Second Baptist church Thursday evening. The U. L. L. C. met Tuesday evening at the church. OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. P. E. Malone was with us all through the services, preaching three excellent sermons. One young man united with the church. Since the present pastor has been here he has succeeded in getting all the young people in the church, with but one or two exceptions. Mrs. Alice Prince went to Lucas Tuesday on a short visit. Mrs. Wade returned from a visit in Cleveland Tuesday, accompanied by Mrs. Annie Miller, who visited with her. The young people will meet at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening to organize a young people's meeting. We must congratulate Miss Nora Harris of Mt. Pleasant for so nobly carrying off the honors of her class of '02, by being at the head of her class and thereby obtaining the scholarship. Such news is encouraging, and we feel proud to hear of our people standing ahead. All they want is a chance. We wish that we had more such young ladies as Miss Harris, and wish her success. Fishing seems to be the latest fad nowadays. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Mrs. Anna Jones Gardner of Decatur Ill., is visiting her cousin. Mrs. Oscar Tansil of Muchakinock is home to see her father Mr. Ellas Berry who keeps in very poor health. Mrs. T. L. Burnett and sister Mrs. Formes were Burlington visitors a few days last week. Editor J. L. Thompron was in the city Saturday. Wm. Rescere who has been visiting home folks for several days has returned to his work in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett very pleasantly entertained a few of their friends last Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Formes of Aberdeen S. D. Children's Day exercises were given last Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E church a very interesting programme consisting of recitations and songs by the children a paper was read by Mss Cora Taylor and an interesting address was given by the Superintendent Mrs. Grandison. There will be given Friday an entertainment at the A. M. E. church Lydia White is quite slick at her name, Lydia Bartlett resigned her position with Crs. Smith and Linn and Myrtle Arbuckle has accepted the place. DAVENPORT. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts of Minneapolis, Minn. arrived in Davenport Saturday morning on a weeks visit with relatives. Mr. Roberts is one of the leading citizens of Minneapolis, be being employed in the West Hotel Drug store for twelve years as clerk and is also manager of the Western Appeal news paper in the same time is interested in the ice cream business, Mrs. Roberta Miss Nannie Prescott was raised here. On Monday evening he, Mrs. On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. Green entertained at their residence in honor of Miss Lillian Young of Bloomington, Ill. The evening was spent in a social amusements, after which refreshments were served. Among the guests was Miss Bell Simpson of Iowa City, the young people departed at a late hour, after having spent a most delightful evening. Attorney Mott's wife has been called to Glasgow Mo., on account of the illness of her mother. Miss Belle Simpson of Iowa City is spending her vacation in Dawesport. The gentlemen of the city have affected the organization of a social club which promises to be a grand success. Our prominent Attornep W. G, Mott was elected president. They expect in the near future to be in good shape to welcome their friends to their new and pleasant quarters. The Ladies' Shakespearean social club was entertained by Mrs. Green at her residence 226 E. 4th street Friday afternoon, after a short literary programme, dainty refreshments were served. An enjoyable afternoon was spent by the ladies, all members being present. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1090. Iowa phone 649. GOOD LIVERY IN CONNECTION. Residence 1498 Woodland Mutual 1065 ALBIA NOTES. Rev. Williamson of Buxton was in Albia Tuesday. Editor John L. Thompson of the Bystander was here on business Thursday. The House Hold of Ruth No 1380 gave a social at the Odd Fellow's Hall Saturday evening. The Masonio will have 'their annual sermon preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday, Rev. Wright will officiate. Madam Bennings of Kocabunbe has joined their family in Albia the next week. Mr. Jameson has quit cooking at the Cramer House. and Mr. Buckner of Oskaloaos is employed. Mary F. Ward will spend a few days of this week at Avery. OSKALOOSA NEWS Mrs. Wilson of N. 4th street is on the sick list. Mr. Rollen Weeks of Des Moines spent a few days in Oakalaca the guest of Miss Effe Findley. He reports a very pleasant. There was given at the home of Miss Effe Finley Tuesday evening a party in honor of Mr. Rollen Weeks of Des Moines, about eighteen were present and enjoyed themselves in social way. Those on the sick list are Mr. Buckner and Mrs. Commodore Lee. For good Ice Cream Call on the Artic Ice Cream Co., 1401 West Grand Avenue. Mutual 1005. Iowa 570. Last Sunday the Daughters of the Tabernacle turned out to hear their annual sermon preached by Rev. Williamson of St. John's A. M. E. church. The Hooking and Buxton mines played a game of ball here Sunday which resulted in a score in favor of Buxton. Next Sunday the Odd Fellows will lay the sorner stone to the new Baptist church The Buxton Cornet band has been hired for the occasion. Burt Jones of Albia was a Buxton visitor Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Will Washington of Muchaknock were visitors in Buxton. Arthur Wright of Hilton spent Sunday in Buxton. Mr. and Mre. Henry Taylor of Des Moines spent Sunday in Buxton with parents and friends. BYRD MOORE. Bicycle Repairing. Renting-Tires & Sundries. 823 GRAND AVENUE First Bricks in North America. The first bricks made on North American soil were manufactured by the colonists of Virginia in 1612. They were used in building the church at Jamestown and the residences of the governor and the more important citizens. A portion of Jamestown church is still standing, and the bricks of which it was built are in good preservation and appear to have been well made. DR. A. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 8 p. m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Spooner Substitute for Hepburn Bill Is Successful. PRESIDENT GIVEN AUTHORITY If a Clear Title to the Panama Route Can Be Seen He Is to Acquire It. Otherwise the Nicaragua Route Is to Be Chosen. NO AGREEMENT REACHED Senate Republican Caucus Adjourns to Meet Again. Washington, June 19.—The republican senators held a conference last night on the subject of Cuban reciprocity after a flood of short adjournments until Friday without action of any sort. Seventeen senators, one after another, announced unalterable opposition to the proposed legislation on sugar, and announcement was made that two others not present stood with them. Senators Platt of Connecticut and Spooner of Wisconsin proposed legislation and endeavored to convince the beet sugar senators that the measure they had framed jointly would not injure any American interstate commerce. The impression on the opposition and the conference adjourned until Friday at the desire of the friends of Cuban reciprocity in order that they might be admitted to a measure that the beet sugar senators will accept. It was the general opinion after the conference that this session of congress would adjourn the reciprocity legislation of any sort. ARE SEEKING AFTER UNITY. New York Democrats Hold a Love Feast. New York, June 20—Democratic unity was the keynote last night of a great gathering of representative democrats who had come to attend the conference of the Tilden club. Attendees of the Tilden club. Addresses were made by prominent democrats and afterwards a collation was served in the banquet hall to the distinguished supper was served in the basement for the rank and file. To democratize the event was one of the most memorable for many a day, and the meeting met in harmony, seeking to unite the factions of their party. It was the first public political appearance of the exprelident in five years. Senator Hill spoke after his and Governor A. J. Bontague of Virginia and Colonel W. A. G.ston of Boston delivered addresses. William J. Bryan had been invited to attend, not to speak, but no reply was received from him. WILL NOT RESIGN AT ONCE. Mr. Roberta Will Retain Position Until Fiscal Year Ends. Washington, June 20.-George E. Roberts, director of the United States mint, was interviewed concerning the appointment at Des Moines. He was asked if he would resign his position. "It is likely that I will go to Des Moines and register before very long." Mr. Roberts, not give up my office until the end of the present fiscal year, however. The paper comes into our office and we go to loaws next week and will remain in Des Moines for a s.ort time." LACE MILLS MUST CLOSE. Wouldn't Discharge Girls Whose Relatives Remained in the Mines Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 18—Because the general manager would not discharge five girls whose relatives are still at work in the mines, the Wilkesbarre Lace Manufacturing Company, which compelled to shut down yesterday, Some 1,000 persons are affected. The shutting down of the lace mill was the only important development in the company's strike situation remains unchanged. Barnum Elephant Is Killed fibreless for the organs of the pimple juice. It is living in: countries with high salinity. NEWS FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE IUDGE WATERMAN RESIGNS Will Form a Law Partnership With ex-Republican Lane-Work on the Army Post Begins-Chancellor Craig Leaves Drake University. Des Moines, June 18.—Dispatches from Davenport contain the surprising information that Judge Charles M. Waterman of that city has resigned from the state supreme bench, to take effect July 1. It further said that Judge Waterman has formed a partnership with ex-Congressman Joseph S. Lane of Davenport, with whom he writes on the practice of the judiciary. The question will succeed Judge Waterman is one of large political significance. The resignation makes it very possible that the coming republican state convention will not be as nearly devoid of interest as has been anticipated. At that convention it will appoint a new commission to fill the unexpired term of Judge Waterman, which will end December 31, 1903. Governor Cummins will appoint a member of the court to serve until a member of the bench can Governor Cummins has not yet announced when he will appoint. He may do so at once, or he may wait until the nominee of the convention. It is said the governor has established the precedent in the appointment of Judge Cummins, and he has not of waiting until the convention was held and then appointing the nominee. It is argued from the governor's statement that he respect to the supreme court vacancy. WORK ON ARMY POST Starting of the $2,000,000 Fort Des Moines Post Des Moines, June 18.—Work on the Des Moines army post has begun. A force of men began operations at the government reservation yesterday, and from now on until the post is finished the work will be pushed steadily and rapidly the direction of Major R. B. Turner of the United States army, in charge of the construction of Fort Des Moines. While yesterday's work at the post marks the formal commencement of operations, the real beginning of construction of a post will take place in a week. Then the contractors on grading, fencing, sewering and piping for water within the post limits will begin their respective parts of the work in interest. Very soon after this the building contractors will begin, will follow the plumbing, electric wiring and other contractors in rapid succession. Two hundred thousand dollars worth of contracts have been let by Major Turner, and when the government pays the last of the bills on these contracts, the company has hired up quarters for two companies of cavalry, and the post win be in such shape that provisions for a full regiment can be made in a short time. The contractors and approximate cost of each part of the work, are as follows: Wire fencing. A. W. Sprague, Chicago. $6,000. Grading, sewering and water mains work. O. P. Herrick, Des Moines. $10,000. Plumbing. H. C. Clark, Delaware City, Delaware. $4,000. Steam heating, Harris & Algor, Camden, New Jersey, $8,000. Electric wiring, Arthur Frantzen Co. Chicago, $1,600. CRAIG IS GRANTED LEAVE. Does Not Expect to Return to Drake University Des Moines, June 19—Chancellor William Bayard Craig of Drake university has been granted a year's leave of absence in order that he may attend a meeting to attune his business interests. This action was taken at a meeting of the board of trustees yesterday afternoon. The greatest harmony prevailed throughout the session, which was largely devoted to the treasurer's role. The treasurer's anu the chancellor's reports. These showed a fairly prosperous year, with increased attendance. A deficit of about $3,000 for the year remains as a part of the expense of the university, the law school as a part of the university. The total indebtedness of the institution is about $3,000. Applying the funds received during the year toward the liquidation of this sum, there will be a deficit of about $12,000. IOWA IS TO GET $456.418.89 House Passed This Item in the General Deficiency Bill. Washington, June 20—The house of representatives passed the item in the general deficiency bill allowing the state of Iowa $455,418.83 for expenses related to the war and the civil war. This amount was certified to Secretary Shaw by the auditor for the war department after an exhaustive examination of the records and documents certified by Secretary Shaw to the house committee on appropriations. Sue for $30,000 Damages. Des Moines, June 18.-Martha Zeperter and Charles H. Hehener have begun suit in the district court against Jesse Wells and Margaret E. Rathburn, claiming 600 damage the prosecution paid for and pair with the claim on the claim that they had stolen a $125 diamond ring from young Wells. This damage suit comes as a sequel of the judicial act of Judge Silvara, last Saturday, in discharge of a lawsuit against Hehener holding that their was no case against either of them. "And the colons did not horsewash you after all" "The colons" replied to lick and "mimicked to kiss." "You kissed a man you kissed a man you often a good man." GARRIGAN IS INSTALLED. Impressive Ceremony in St. Mary's Cathedral Sionx City, June 18—Amidst grand and imposing ceremonies the Right Rev. Dr. John P. Garrigan was installed bishop of the Sionx City see yesterday. Rev. John Smith of Emmertburg, the oldest priest in the diocese in point of service, was dignior ex-coler. When Bishop Garrigan arrived at St. Mary's church he was met by Archbishop Keane of Dubuque, who presented him the keys of the church. One of the priests delivered the address of welcome in behalf of the priests of the diocese which followed the brief ceremonies upon the bishop's arrival. Bishop Garrigan responded expressing pro- test that had been confirmed upon him. The new diocese is 105 by 130 miles in size, and includes twenty-four counties—Lyon, Osceola, Dickinson, Emmet, Korssuth, Palo Alto, Co. Clay, Sacramento, Paso Robles, Pocatello, Buenas Vista, Humboldt, Webster, Calhoun, Sacr. Inc., Woodbury, Monona, Crawford, Carroll, Greene and Boone. In the diocese are ninety-three priests, seventy-seven churches, sixty-four schools, twenty-four stations, thirty-six schools, 165 teachers, 5,500 pupils, and 85,000 Catholics. When St. Mary's church was elevated to a cathedral, Dean John M. Carroll transferred, transferred, and Dr. Garragan will have charge of the parish. St. Mary's church and school were originally designed at a cost of about $100,000; the church has not been completed, been used in construction eight years it will now be completed. HEIFERS BRING BIG MONEY. One of the Most Remarkable Sales in the State Newton, June 29—The E. S. Donahey sale of fine Scotch cattle was well attended by stock men from several states and the prices paid indicate the boom. Fifty head of Shorthorn Scotch cattle were sold, aggregating about $40,000. Forty-nine heifers brought $39,960, an average of $74,288. Fifty second and third year second of Wildwood, sold to B. R. Steele of Ireland, for $1,750. Several others brought over $1,000. Four bulls brought the sum of $1,475; an average of $1,250. The auctioneer, and the sale was held in the stock pavilion belonging to the Jasper County Breeders which has recently been erected upon the fair ground. The stock business less than five years ago on a very limited capital and on this sale, so Mr. Woods stated to the crowd, has his 260 acres farm paid for and is worth $75,000. Such goes to show the stock business few of which is raising, importing and selling cattle. WEAVER AND SAMMIS WIN Iowa Congressional Delegation Holds Caucus. Des Moines, June 19.—Following are the federal officers determined upon by the Iowa delegation in congress at a caucus held in Washington. All of these recommendations must be approved by the officers named reappointed: Attorney (southern district)—Lewis Miles of Corydon. Attorney (northern district)—H. G. McMillan of Cedar Rapids. Marshal (southern district)—Geeo. M. Christian of Grinnell. Marshal (northern district)—Ed. Kenny of Grinnell. Revenue collector (southern district)—Harry O. Weaver of Wapello. Revenue collector (northern district)—Harry O. Weaver of Wapello. SALOON ROW AT CRESTON John Wembold Stabbed Five Times and Will Die. Creston, June 20.—John Wombold was stabbed five times in a saloon row here. He is in the hospital and will die, as one lung was penetrated by the knife. Joe Turner and Jim Jones are charged with the charge of murder if Wombold's injuries prove fatal. Turner did the cutting. Jones was arrested as an accomplice. The two men ran to a livery barn and hired a team after the row, but were apprehended by the officers just as they were leaving the barn. All three men were charged with the quarrel started over some old trouble which existed between the parties. Zimmerman Bound Over. St. Louis, June 26—Charles Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed Belen Cook here Saturday night, had a preliminary trial yesterday, lasting from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The evidence given at the hearing was enough to bind him over to the next term of his sentence. In 2000, he acknowledges that he shot Cook, but claims that it was done in self defense, and it is known that one of the balls entering the abdomen ranged upward about 35 or 40 degrees, coming out of the back, and that alone is very strong evidence that Zimmerman was down or falling when that shot—apposed to be the first shot—was fired. Haugen Named in Fourth Charles City, June 20—Gilbert N. Haugen, of Northwood, was nominated for congress in the Fourth congressional district, over Duncan Rule of Oklahoma. He had only his own county—Cerro Gordo. He remained in the fight, however, in order to boom his candidacy for the position in two years, when it is understood that Congressman Haugen may not be a candidate for another term. Shot Down in Cold Blood. Charlton, June 17.—Because Belden Cook accepted a dare to touch a bottle of whisky placed on the sidewalk in front of him he was shot and killed by a man whose home is at Corydon. Zimmerman escaped and has not yet been apprehended. Cold coffee is gradually displacing beer in German factories as a beverage during working hours. Henry Sheolner, a former residing in Corydon, by hanging. No cause is known for his despondency. Slender is the moth that eats bole in a good name. Matt Hunter on Bread and Water, Mt. Ayr, June 17.—Word has been received here from Fort Madison that Matt Hunter who shot and killed the moth by hanging is the result of a gambler's quarrel, is confined in the prison dungeon on bread and water because of the infraction of the moth. He must be to do the tasks imposed upon him. Girl Bitsy by Rattiantea. Hastings, June 15.—Mabel Wilson daughter of Perry Wilson, a prominent lawyer, gave a twice bitten on the hand by a gambler. Her condition is serious but recovery is sought quite probable. At Swords' Points; OR. A SOLDIER OF THE RHINE. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE Copyright, by STRAFT & SMITH, New York. CHAPTER XXL Rhindler needed no lexicon to tell him facts that were as plainly marked as daylight before his eyes. No sooner had his eyes fallen upon the face of the dapper captain who came last month into the apartment behind the soldiers than the truth burst upon him like a flash. It was the countess! The eager look upon her face as she entered the room told him it was with her a moment of considerable satisfaction, a time of triumph. Paul was calm. He knew the crisis of his life, perhaps, had come. There was a foe more to be feared than the duelist through whose living shoulder he had thrust his ready blade in gray hair as he was drawn to appear indignant, and to demand what such an unannounced entree might signify. The major was good enough to listen to Paul's little protest, though the contemptuous smile never once left his flair face. He begged to assure the gentleman that it was with deepest regret the soldiers of His Majesty the Emperor thus invaded a private house in the city of Metz, but these were times when all ordinary rules and regulations had to be set aside, and they had been given positive assurance that those who were plotting treason against France, had sought refuge behind them. The one glance Paul swept around showed him his mother, pale-faced, yet brave, surveying the scene in astonishment. Beatrix wringing her little hands in dismay, knowing what danger hung over the head of her Karl, and that latter individual, perfectly cool and alert, watching the course of events. Paul drew out his papers of parole, which he carried as a protection—they gave him the liberty of the city of Metz upon him for fear of being fatally out, "Monsieur le major, will you be good enough to examine these documents" he said. The officer caught sight of the signature, and felt compelled to give them a glance. "They seem regular enough," he grunted. "Then this is, after all, a mistake?" The fat major smiled. "One or two, not many." I do not exceed my duty, I assure you, when I come to place you under arrest." "But—the charge—surprise I have a right to visit my mother and my sister." It was the dandy captain who uttered a cry and fastened her eyes eagerly upon the fair face of Beatrix-perhaps, in that moment, the countess may have wondered whether she had been too hotly after all—if one of these charms thus turned out to be his sister, might there not be some hope of the other proving at least a cousin? The suggestion vanished almost as speedily as it had leaped into being. She had gone too far now to turn back—this man had scorned the chances he offered him to come in of the out, and she must not enter a complaint if the deluge overwhelm- "Under ordinary conditions—of course—but not to plot against the illies of France," returned the French major solemnly. "I assure you—I am ready to take my oath that not one word has been uttered that you might not have heard—that since my life was under the law, its provisions, which require that I hold no communication with the German army outside the gates of Metz." Even while Paul was uttering these words he started and cast a sudden apprehensive look in the direction of Karl. The thought had come to him that possibly he had unconsciously broken the spirit of his parole by seeking the company of one whom he knew to be in Metz acting for the Crown Prince. In Metz acting for the Crown Prince, an unfortunate action on his part, since hostile eyes were watching him, eyes that were quick to catch the slightest move and interpret it to suit their fancy. Not to the fat major did these keen eyes belong—that worthy was endeavoring to collect his scattered senses, and carry out his prearranged part in the program—what Paul asserted in a measure thrown him off the track, and he did not feel quite easy after seeing the signature at the bottom of the wall. Had Paul been left alone with the soldier he might have won out. But there was another with whom he had to deal, one possessed of a mind so subtle and a heart so filled with ideas of revenge that the barriers he might raise would go down before the attack as though made of straw. He saw the woman glide up to the major, who eagerly bent his head to listen. Paul feared the worst, for had he not seen her glance toward Karl with the cover of a hawk seeking its prey. She knew, or had guessed the truth, and was now posting the old fool of a major. That this was so could be discovered by a single glance, for the soldier puffed out his stout form as though he had been suddenly invested with the coveted cross of the Legion of Honor. The countess stepped back. One flash of her eyes Paul had, and the baleful look staggered him. Was this her hour? Defeated by fortune in Berlin, would she accomplish his destruction in Metz, even while the guns of his felled enemy were pounding away beyond the forts and beating the devil's tattoo in the determined effort to secure the surrender of MacMahon's fine army? "Monseur," said the major, stimpy, the point he have advanced may be well taken, but I cannot allow you your liberties. Perhaps you have held no communication with the foes without, but can you answer the same as to the spies within"² Paul was silent, for he hardly knew what to say. "You do not speak, monsleur—you tactly admit the charge—therefore, you must not protest if we lead you beaten by your prison. The major reason that he had in a dungeon—perhaps he was also aware of his engagement with Conrad. "Monsieur le major, I carry here the freedom of the city, signed by the commandant, Marshal Bazale, whose signature you know. I rely upon that passport to take me where I please within the city walls. You have been given the keys to灭火ates me to make this arrest. But Mr. Monsieur stand upon my dignity as the guest of the city of Metz, and I defy you to arrest me. I warn you plainly that if you order one of these men to place a hand on me you will be the first to suffer. Because my life is in danger from yonder woman I have been generously allowed to carry arms, a most dangerous thing in the case of a prisoner on parole. I am a revolver that contains six bullets, more than enough to finish all those who are opposed to me. Much as I should regret spoiling the neat apartments of my mother, and depriving you of what you evidently need. I shall be under the painful necessity of scattering your brains about this place to the commandant and sparing you self, but must object to becoming the prisoner of one whom I know to be as unscrupulous as yonder woman." The sight of Paul's revolver rather staggered the major, who had, of course, not dreamed that a prisoner on parole could properly be possessed of so dangerous a weapon. He backed to the door, opened it and cut out an order for half a dozen more men to come into the apartment. At the same time Paul managed to say a few words to his mother that caused her to leave the room by another door—he had thought of a forlorn hope. It was a faint hope indeed upon what was obliged to lean, and only the desperate condition of affairs could account for him giving it any credence whatever. He knew his gigantic bladder had failed to work, except in so far as the major's quick demand for a larger bodyguard went. With nearly a dozen soldiers to one his beek and call, he would only make sure that his own precarious carriage would range when the word to advance and fall upon the two men would be given. All Rhinelander could do was to delay this climax as long as possible, and meanwhile pray in his heart that some fair measure of success might accompany his mother's mission. One thing surprised Paul. This concerned Karl. The young German had appeared to be taking no steps toward saving himself. Could it be that he was in measure stupefied by the alarming conditions? Paul thought not. He had known the other for some time, and felt sure he was not made of such poor material that the presence of danger would deprive him of his usual sterling good sense. Puzzled? He had much to live for, and even the customary German phlegmatem temperament could not account for a young fellow with a sweetheart resigning himself to death so calmly. There must be something back of it. Perhaps he was watching his chance, and when the old major and his guards were caught napping he meant to suddenly *alzamize* into life, make one mad spring through the door. His mother had left open and, taking his chinces with pursuing bullets, attempt to escape. At best it was a hazardous game, with the odds three to one against him. And yet, what of that—were not they ten to one he would hung or shot if he remained? So Paul was ready to see him flit past into the blackness beyond the door, and felt even in a condition to give him his blessing and good wishes. There was something about Karl's coolness, that warmed the cookies of his heart and gave him renewed confidence for the young German soldier had been the appearance of a man who possessed faith. At least there was not an atom of that quality called fear about his composition. So Paul devoted himself to the task, which was one of the strangest in his whole adventurous career, of spell-binding the enemy. Seconds counted, and as to a minute, it was precious beyond words. It was the major he might be a little more amenable to might that he had things in his own hands. The spell-binding began. Paul crushed down his bona fide feelings and bent his energies toward cajoling the man who held their destiny in the hollow of his hand. To hear him talk one might have been pardoned for entertaining a grave suspicion that his ancestry, instead of dating back to old Holland or Dutch citizenship, extended to the famous region of Blairney Castle. For truly Rhinelander did himself proud upon this occasion, when the incentive that spurred him on was life itself. So rapidly he talked that the major was not able to get a word in edge-wise. Several times he half raised the arm holding that sword of authority, as though he would fain give the signal for a closing in on all sides. But the major was a Frenchman, with all the courtesy that distinguishes him, and the barbarian outer world, and on the other side, not treat a soldier and a筋膝man. with so great disrespect as to be bound in upon the thread of his discourse with an order for his arrest. So he waited. Delays are often dangerous, and in this case the old opharmem seemed peculiarly suggestive. For delay was what Paul desired—the hope of it oiled his tongue, and in this case the old opharmem had never before known he possessed. The wretch who stands with the noose about his neck, scanning the horizon to see some cloud of dust that might betoken the advent of some counter bearing a replevre, would appreciate the feelings of Paul Rhinelander as he endeavored to so hold the fat major by the power of his eloquence that the soldier would delay giving his signal until the hoped for arrival of newcomers on the scene of action. The first Countess Almee listened to his flow of compliments with astonishment, since she had never suspected the young American capable of such a remarkable effort. Gradually, as she noted the soporific effect of his harangue upon the major, she began to feel some apprehension lest her end might be defeated after all. She frowned and stamped her little foot, whereout the major started and glanced hastily toward her. Then ensued a pantomime between the two, he shrugging his shoulders as though asserting his unwillingness to act while Paul kept up this flow of eloquence, while the woman pointed to the American nodded her head vehemently and again stamped harp foot in a temper, but he did not let a little thing like this disturh him. He talked on, even faster than before, talked in a way that must have convinced any jury and even inclined the judge in his favor, talked as a lawyer who seldom found occasion to do so in defense of a client, for Paul was holding his own life in the balance. few minutes at the most was all he wanted, and, thanks to his surprising tactics, he won. He had kept the major in suspense just three full minutes, loaded to the muzzle all the while with an order for action, yet finding no opportunity to bellow it out unless he chose to forget he was a gentleman, and he would sooner die than do that. But patience has its limits, even in a polite Frenchman, and Paul seeing him puff out his cheeks, knew the time of punishment he reached its end; the sensation of satisfaction came over him when he heard some one clattering up the stairs, some one who presently pushed into the room unannounced. (To be continued.) THE GENTLE ART OF BURGLARY. Lecture by a Professor Preliminary to Temporary Retirement. Those who condemn without ceasing the jerry building and all his ways should really "star" Mr. Richard Murray as chief speaker at their next meeting. He told Mr. Weller called "have his carcass" must be served on the governor of his majesty's prison at Penville. Mr. Murray is a burglar of repute. He has a past; he said as much to the jury at Clerkenwell sessions yesterday. He forgot to state that about fourteen years of that past had been spent where the next two years will find him. The latest "little job" at a Fultham dwelling house brought Murray in conflict with the police. That, however, was not his chief annoyance. He pitched himself against law, and law won; therefore the loser didn't feel ruffed. that roused him to complaint was a sort of asperation on his professional skill. "Wot! Me do the 'plant' in a clumsy way, as the police say? Wy, if I'd a leant again the house it 'ud a 'fallen down; so w'y use a jummy?" And more to this effect—something lake Mr. Gashford's indignation, when other modes of "working off" were suggested. Murray he a good judge of building (and he ought to be), Fulham householders may, thank their stars that their 'castles' remain in the one spot after a moderate gale. He gave a lucid lecture from the dock on the childish case with which a Fulham house can be entered. "Slip to the back, push the window-catch back with a thin knife, raise the sash, climb in, shut the widow, and fasten the catch, and there you are; you can do as you like." We know, and the lilt-fitting sash also, but to refasten the flimsy catch. That is for the unexpected policeman or the roused tenant. Quite a touch of genius! No "pushing in in the front door." That is vulgar, common, and eke noisy. Besides, there are the boots. Did the jury think Mr. Murray would go to all that trouble and strain when he could get in so easily at the back? It was repugnant to him as an artist. Murray knows too much about burglary and jerry houses to be at large. He was "sent up" for two years to a place where his skill will be as effective as "biting on granite." Even then he was disatisfied. He wanted three years, "and then I shall feel guilty." Cheerfulness has its beauty everywhere.-London Express. A. Klasler Table There is a French anecdote about a student who took the liberty of kissing a young girl. She got very angry, however, and called him an insolent puppy, whereupon he retorted: "For good sake, don’t be cross, young lady. If that kiss annoys you give it back to you." 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STORYETTES A well known judge on a Virginia circuit was recently reminded very forebly of his approaching baldness by one of his rural acquaintances. "Judge," drawled the farmer, "it won't be very long 'fo' you hev to a string around yer head to tell how far up to wash yer face." William Black was once a victim of an amusing typographical error. In one of his books the heroine died of a dose of opium; but the composer got in his fine work on the passage, and when the novel appeared the first edition stated that she died of "a dose of opion." General Horace Porter, the American minister to France, says that when he departed for his post five years ago, his parting words to Mark Twain, as he was about to board the steamer for the other side, were: "Yes, the humorist replied, with a slight cough, "and I hope He may occasionally find a leisure moment to pay some attention to you also." An unlettered Irishman applied to the Philadelphia court of naturalization the other day, when he was asked: "Have you read the Declaration of Independence?" "No, sir." "Have you read the history of the United States?" "No, sir," he repeated. "No." exclaimed the judge in disgust: "well what have you read?" "Ol have red hair on me head, your honor," was the innocent reply. In 1862 Colonel Alexander, of Topeka, who was an intimate friend of President Lincoln, visited him at Washington, and found him in a great state of relief. "This beating President isn't all it is cracked up to be, is it, Mr. Lincoln?" inquired Colonel Alexander. "No," said Lincoln, his eyes twinkling memertarily; "I feel sometimes like the Irishman, who after being ridden on a rail, said: 'Begorry, if it wasn't for the honor at'th thing, I'd rather walk." An incident of the ceremonies at the unveiling of the Rochambeau statue in Washington, D. C., last week, went far to prove that the American flag "stay put." 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ROOSEVELT SENDS MESSAGE ON CUBA Reaffirms His Attitude on the Duty of the Republican Party. SOME ACTION IS NECESSARY The President's Action Was Influenced by the Broad Question of the Duty of the United States to Cuba and of Fairness to the Republic. Washington, June 14—After talking with a number of the leaders in congress regarding Cuban reciprocity, President Roosevelt yesterday determined to send a message to compel reaffirming his attitude on the situation. The president has cannexively considered the matter for several days and it is stated that the action of the anti-reciprocity republican senators Thursday in deciding to hold out against the policy advocated by the majority of the party did not influence the position in the least in deciding to transmit his message to congress yesterday. The president's action, it may be stated from sources close to him, was influenced by the broad question of the duty of the United States to Cuba and of fairness to the new republic. It has been pointed out to the president that he should remain content with the stand he has taken without accentuating his views in a special message. It is known, however, that the president had no hesitation in arriving at the conical prospects interfere with what he regarded as his plain duty. It is further known that he told his friends that it was a source of great regret to him to take a position hostile to the wishes of his warmest supporters, but that he felt it would be in keeping with his nature and his position of chief executive. He lent and thus give opportunity for a false speculation as to his attitude. The president was further led to conclude that the relations of the United States and Cuba must necessarily grow closer, and that the United States should not at the outset, after its declared purposes toward the island assume a position contrary thereto and thus arouse the suspicions of the Cuban government as to our real intentions toward it. It is stated that at the president's positive intention in his message as to the duty toward Cuba will tend to settle the reciprocity question. THE MESSAGE IN FULL. The president sent the following message to congress: "To the senate and house: I deem it important before the adjournment of the present session of congress to call attention to the following expressions in the message which in the discharge of duty imposed upon me by the constitution, I have read in the Tuesday of December last: 'Blawe I have discussed the question of reciprocity. In the case of Cuba, however, there are weighty reasons of morality and of national interest why the policy should be held to have a peculiar application and I most earnestly ask your attention to the wisdom, indeed the wisdom, of the substantial reduction in the tariff duties on Cuban imports into the United States. Cuba has in her constitution affirmed what we desired, that she should stand, in international matters, in closer and more friendly relations with us than any other power; and we are bound by every consideration of the tendency to pass commercial measures in the interest of her well-being.' "This recommendation was merely giving practical effect to President McKinley's words, when, in his message of December 5, 1899, he wrote: 'It is important that our relations with this people of Cuba shall be of the most friendly character and our commercial relations close and reciprocal. We have accepted a trust, the fulfillment of which calls for the strongest integrity of purpose and the exercise of the highest wisdom. The new Cuba must be as close as possible to must needs be bound to us by ties of singular intimacy and strength if its enduring welfare is to be assured. The greatest blessing which can come to Cuba is the restoration of her agricultural and industrial prosperity. "Yesterday, June 12, I received by cable from the American minister in Cuba an earnest appeal from President Palma for 'legislative action before it is too late, and his country financially ruined.' The granting of a reciprocity treaty between the US and which stands entirely alone. The reasons, for it outweigh those for granting reciprocity with any other nation, and are entirely consistent with preserving intact the protective system under which this country has thriven so marvelously. The present tariff law was designed to reduce the reciprocity treaty, and provided for a reduction to exceed 20 per cent upon goods coming from a particular country, leaving the tariff rates on the same articles exchanged as regards all other countries. Objection has been made to the granting of the reduction on the ground that the substantial benefit would not go to the agricultural industry in American sugar refiners. In my judgment, provision can, and should, be made which will guarantee us Ex-Hegent Loves Cards. The principal hobby of the ex-queen regent of Spain is the collecting of playing cards. She possesses a large number of curious packs, many of which have no little historical interest. One set, made of ivory, is believed to have belonged to Prince Eugene, who fought with the great duke of Marlborough, and to have accompanied him in all his campaigns. Queen Christina, says London Tit-Bits, also owns some exceedingly rare cards of Egyptian, Arabian, French and Spanish manufacture. Very Old Citizens. The most recent finds of human fossils are those due to the exploration of the prince of Monaco of caves at Bacousse-Rousse, where skeletons have been unearthed by excavations at a depth of nearly eight yards. Two skulls have been obtained, along with fossilized portions of the skeletons, one being that of a young man and the other of an old woman. The shape of the skulls and the length of the arms indicate a very early type of human life. against this possibility, without having recourse to a measure of doubtful policy such as a bounty in the form of a rebate. "The question as to which if any of the different schedules of the tariff ought not properly to be revised does not enter into this matter in any way or shape. It is concerned with getting a friendly reciprocal arrangement with Cuba. The arrangement applies to all the articles that Cuba grows or produces. It is not in our power to determine what these articles shall be, and any discussion of tariff as or other than Cuba, is wholly aside from the subject matter to which I call your attention. "Some of our citizens oppose the lowering of the tariff on Cuban products, just as three years ago, they opposed the admission of the Hawaiian islands, lest free trade with them might ruin certain of our interests. We have been forced to prove baseless as regard Hawaii, and their apprehensions as to the damage to any industry of our own because of the proposed reciprocity is baseless. In my judgment, no American industries will be hurt and many American industries will be benefited by the proposed action. It is to our advantage to have a proper Cuban market should be controlled by American producers. "The events following the war with Spain and the prospective building of the isthman canal, render it certain that we must take in the future a far greater interest than hitherto in what happens throughout the West Indies, Central America, and the adjacent coasts and waters. We expect Cuba to treat us on an exceptional footing politically, and we should put her in the same exceptional position as we do. By the means we have pursued in line with the coasts we have pursued as regards all the islands with which we have been brought into relations of varying intimacy to the Spanish war. Porto Rico and Hawaii have been included within our tariff laws, to their great benefit as well as ours, and withoutany of the detriment to our interests. The Philippines, which stand in a different relation, have been granted substantial tariff concessions. "Cuba is an independent republic but a republic which has assumed been specific obligation as regards the international position in compliance with our request. I ask for her certain special economic concessions to benefit us as well as her. "On her behalf we waged a war of which the spring was generous indignation against oppression and we have kept faith absolutely. It is earnestly to be hoped that we will complete in the same spirit, the record so well begun, and show in our dealings to Cuba that steadily continue our efforts in the continual nation to establish in foreign affairs, we desire to play our part as a world-power. "We are a wealthy and a powerful nation, Cuba is a young republic still weak, who owes to us her independence, whose whole future, whose very life must be dependent on our attitude towards us, which struggles upwards along the painful and difficult road of self-governing independence. I ask this aid for her because she is weak, because she needs it, because we have aided. I ask that open-handed help, of a kind which a self-respecting people can accept, be given to her. We have given her such help in the past. Our soldiers fought to give her freedom; and for three years our representatives, civil and military, have toiled unceasingly, facing disease of a peculiarly sinister and fatal type with patience and uncomplaining fortitude, such her way to use her freedom aright. "Never in history, has any alien country been thus administered, with such high integrity of purpose such wise judgment and such a single-handed devotion to the country's interests. Now I ask that the Cubans be given all best advice the freedom of which Americans have such right to be proud, and for which so many American lives have been sacrificed—Theodore Roosevelt White house, June 13, 1902." AFTER GEN. WOOD NOW AN INQUIRY CERTAIN REGARDING CUBAN EXPENDITURES. Every Item. Some as Unusual as the Conditions Existing. Will Be Dragged Before the Public. Washington. June 14.—However opinions may differ regarding the effect the disclosures before the Cuban relations committee will have on the reciprocity bill there is but one opinion regarding the sugar trust's policy. It has made stupendous blunders from which it cannot escape. General Wood has also placed himself and his friends in an embarrassing position. Even before it was known that he had used Cuban funds to conduct a political propaganda he had been severely criticized by the United States Office of Intelligence. On account of the delicate task he had to perform in Cuba it was necessary to give General Wood the widest possible attitude. The Cubans were accustomed to the grandeur of Spanish official life. Large sums of money were placed at General Wood's disposal and the government of the United States relied upon him to keep the balance. Some of the items of expenses have already been printed in unfriendly newspapers. They were unusual, but so were the conditions. Mrs. Jacob Spooner of Kerr's Corners, N. Y., during the absence of her son and husband, went into a corn crib. The door closed with a spring lock, making her a prisoner. When the son and husband returned, late in the evening, they found her frozen to death. Parisian hostesses have invented a new method of dealing with one of the principal difficulties incident to dinner parties—that of pairing off the guests. On arriving in the drawing room the guests find two baskets of flowers. Hidden in the blossoms are numbered tickets. The men are requested to shut their eyes, put a hand into one basket, adorned with forget-me-nots or some other blue flower, and pull out a card. The ladies perform a like ceremony, drawing their tickets from a bower of pink blossoms, generally roses. The corresponding numbers then look for each other, and, having sorted themselves out, pair off and gc in to dinner. Dufferin's Comments on Sheridan. Richard Brinsley Sheridan's plays, printed for the first time from his own manuscripts, are about to be published in London, with a short introduction by Lord Dufferin, his great-grandson. This is Lord Dufferin's last writing, and the volume will also contain many contemporary comments on Sheridan as a dramatist. "Uncle Williams, are you troubled about the hereafter?" "No, suh; it's de wharfo' or de heirn what keeps me guessin'!" A judge in Bradford, England, fined a deaf mute thirty shillings for using course language to his father, who also a mute. 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