Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. ROOM AND MARQUETRY BLOCK. IOWA, "PHONE 890." OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE ABOER-AMERICAN PRO- TECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORKSHIP UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year. $1.50 Six in auths. $7.50 Three months. $50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by poste fice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER- publishing Company. Commodities may be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wik," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Hurrah for the Glorious Old 4th! Roy Smith went to Omaha this week he has secured a position. Several private picnic parties are spending to-day at the parks. Mr. E. H. Hoskins is quite sick and not much better at this writing. Mrs. J. H. Woods left yesterday for Keokuk to visit with her relatives and friends for a month. Mrs. Lena Saunders of Pittsburg, Pa., is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fletcher. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. The Messrs. Kenneth Hamilton and Claude Weeks spent Sunday in St. Paul. They returned home Tuesday. Miss Alice Morton, Mrs. Jas. Woods and Arthur Jones left Thursday for Keokuk to spend the 4th and remain indefinitely. The Sewing Circle of Colfax gave a party in honor of Rev. and Mrs. Phelps. A very good sized crowd was present and all reported a good time. Miss Bertha Findley of Oskaloosa, I arrived here Thursday to spend the fourth in the Capital City the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Weeks of 21st street. 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. Miss Storm Sheffey of Muchakinock arrived in the city this week. She will be the guest of Mrs. F. G. Goggins while here. Her many friends will be glad to know that she has recovered from her recent illness. The Bystander hopes that all those subscribers who have received cards to send in your dues in the installment plan. Please show your honest intention to deal fair with us as we have been very lenient with you. Mr. Albert Pierson formerly a well known business man of this city, who went out to Washington near Spokane about two years ago for his health was brought back this week and taken to his parent's home in Greenfield, Ia. as there is practically no hopes for his recovery. Mrs. R. A. Nelson of Colfax, who has been in our city the past week attending the Elks' carnival, returned home Monday. She was the guest of her daughter Mrs. John C. Turner, 710 S. Those who will attend the annual session of the Masonic Grand Lodge of Iowa at Keokuk are: J. H. Shepardl Wm, Coalson, E. T. Banks, J. Frank Blagburn, Geo. H. Cleggett and Harrison Gould. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 400 Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Mr. John Glass is no better at this writing, yet he does not suffer with any pain. His sister, Mrs. B. Whitfield of St. Louis, Mo., has been summons to his bedside. She came last Saturday. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson will leave Saturday for St. Paul and Minneapolis to attend the Afro-American Council and Afro-American Press Convention next week from there they will go to Seattle. Washington visiting the Yellowstone National Park Spokane and Tacoma. Mr. David Barner one of our successful farmers near Rider Ia., was in our city last Friday. He called at the By-stander office and paid his subscription dues in full. He says his crops are good he has seventy-five acres of corn and keeps a hired man. The West Side School Directors held their meeting to elect janitors. They elected Mr. Harrison Gould for his second term at increase salary. He now received $55 00 per month and Mr. Richard P. Harris was the newly elected janitor, he receives 50,00 per month. These are good reliable and representative citizens and we be speak good service for the school board. The Review of Reviews for July is notable for well-considered editorial discussions of the South African peace and its probable results, our own problem in the Philippines, the Cuban crisis, the isthman canal question, the work of Congress, the coal strike, the shipbuilding and steamship combinations, the crop prospects of the year, and many other topics of timely interest. Trustee Aid No. 2 will give a unique entertainment on the parsonage lawn, July 10, consisting of a planting contest, and the lady or gentleman answering the greatest number of questions will be given a prize respectively. As an accessory to the contest the following program will be rendered: Opening Address.....Mr. H. Gould Song.....Society Resituation.....Mrs. Graves Song.....Society Paper.....Miss Humbard Duet.....Mesdames Graves and Rush 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. Mr. Talbot Woods and Miss Jennia Neal was united in marriage last Sunday at the residence of his brother, Mr. Jas. Woods on 8th., and Grand Avenue, Rev. H. S. Graves officiated, only a few of their intimate friends were present at the wedding. The reception given by Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Woods Monday evening was well tended and a very pleasant time was reported an elegant funn was served. Mr. James Shackelford a student from Simpson College who is dangerously sick at the Mercy Hospital with typhoid fever is better at this writing. His sister Miss Mattie Shackelford of Hennessey Oklahoma arrived here Saturday, his mother and brother are already here. They were formally farmers from Taylor County Iowa. Mr. Shackelford owns a quarter section of good land in two miles of Hennessey and lives in the town where he owns some valuable property. There crops are:good. 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. Editor of the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER: Sir— In your issue of June 13, reference is made to my going to Wilberforce University and among other things was to deliver the baccalaureate sermon, Such an honor however was not mine and neither was it the object of my going, I did go but only as one of the trustees, representing the Iowa Annual Conference in that body. I call your attention to this because of the large circulation of the BYSTANDER and the light in which it places me to the public. HORACE S. GRAVES. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1090. Iowa phone 640. GOOD LIVERY IN CONNECTION. Residence 1698 Woodland Mutual 1065 Mr. Victor Walker, formerly of Omaha, Nebr., has opened up a saloon at 220 W. Court avenue, and is conducting the only first-class colored saloon in this city. Mr. Walker is an intelligent good business man and courteous to all. Those wishing refreshments should give him a call. He is a race man, see his announcement elsewhere. A RECEPTION. The Drury Concert Co. gave a reception Monday night in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Down. Mr. Downs was married last Monday to Miss Sadie Mae Edinburg of Chattanooga, Tenn. The reception was given at the home of Mrs. Douglas Miller, 816 Park street, and the evening will long be remembered by those present, for an excellent musical program was rendered consisting of solos, duets and chorus singing by the club. Mrs. Downs was taken ill in the afternoon and they were unable to be present. Refreshments were served. Mr. G. B. Baker, one of our highly esteemed young men from Saylor called at the Bystander office and ordered his paper sent to Virginia. He left Thursday evening for Buxton to visit his sister Mrs. R. Harris and from there he goes to Muscatine to visit his sister Mrs. C. P. Fairfax where he will leave for Charlottesville, Va., to visit his parents several weeks. FUNERAL OF JAMES JONES One of the saddest funerals that has been held in our city was that of Mr. James Jones, which was held Sunday, June 22. The cause of death was from explosion while working in the coal mine; which was supposed to be due to his own negligence. So sudden and shocking was his death that his friends felt much grieved. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. H. S. Graves, and T. L. Griffith of the Baptist church. He was a member of the Brotherhood Band and the Booker. T. Washington club, which were out in full numbers and marched to the grave. Mr. Luther H. S. Brown read a very beautiful and touching paper on Mr. Jones. The pall bearers were Walter Yates, Robt. Brown, Joe Morris, Clearence Brown, Wm. Archie and Mr. Morris. There were man wreaths and flowers as token of respect and esteem he was held in. The remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. STATE BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL. Special to Bristander. Keokuk, Ia.—The regular annual meeting of the Iowa Baptist Sunday School convention held its session last week in Keokuk. There were many delegates and visitors present from Iowa and adjacent states. There was much work done in the convention and the delegates report a splendid meeting. All worked in harmony together for the uplifting of humanity. Miss Eva Bates of Buxton, the present district Superintendent, was re-elected, which is quite a compliment to such a worthy young lady. The next annual meeting will be held in Buxton. A full report will be given next week. A NEWSPAPER CHANGE Des Moines people have witnessed some sudden and perhaps unexpected changes in their big daily papers within the last fortnight. The Daily News' stock changed hands and the Kellogg syndicate owns a large share, but there is no serious change in the management. The Iowa State Register and the Des Moines Daily Leader consolidated. The Register first selling out to Hon. G. R. Roberts, Superintendent of the United States Mint, formerly of Ft. Dodge, who will be the editor in chief of the new Register and Leader consolidation, with Mr. Samuel Stross as assistant. This consolidation will be the best thing for the people of Des Moines and Iowa as it will give them a metropolitan daily paper, something much needed in Iowa. May success be theirs. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. [Name not visible] GILBERTSON FOR STATE TREASURER The above is a good picture of our son of Forest City, who is a candidate for as he is commonly known, is one of Ious and successful bankers. He is of S working republican. He has been his member of the State Senate—and so go Iowa nominated and elected him as State the second term, in which he has no option that important office and so faithful it a pleasure to re-nominate him by acce July 31. A Word to the I beg to inform you purchased the business located this city, and will hereafter only the very best Ky. whi mestic wines and Cigars. Having had years of o ness man. I shall appeal espe of this city and county for Assuring them, before hand t and orderly liquor business a house. Without attempting the wisdom of the existance fact that the saloon is here; t the raees money go towards race man becoming correspo c accumulated by any memb honest business endevers is j sum total of the Negro wealth. Thanking you in ad favor you may extend, I Respectful The above is a good picture of our genial good friend, Hon. G. S. Gilbertson of Forest City, who is a candidate for his second term. Senator Gilbertson, as he is commonly known, is one of Iowa's young, bright, honest, industrious and successful bankers. He is of Swedeb decent, and a very zealous hard working republican". He has been honored—representing his district as a member of the State Senate—and so good a record he made that the people of Iowa nominated and elected him as State Treasurer in 1900; and now he seeks the second term, in which he has no opposition at all. So well has he filled that important office and so faithful he has served the people that they deem it a pleasure to re-nominate him by acclimation at the coming State Convention July 31. A Word to the Public... I beg to inform you that the undersigned has purchased the business located at 220 West Court avenue, this city, and will hereafter conduct a saloon, handling only the very best Ky. whiskies and imported and domestic wines and Cigars. Having had years of experience as a Negro business man. I shall appeal especially to the Afro-Americans of this city and county for their patronage and support. Assuring them, before hand that I shall conduct an honest and orderly liquor business and in no sense a gambling house. Without attempting to question your views as to the wisdom of the existence of saloons, I simply state a fact that the saloon is here; that thousands of dollars of the races money go towards supporting them without any race man becoming correspondingly richer; that money accumulated by any member of the race, in any legal, honest business endeavors is just so much added to the sum total of the Negro wealth of the country. Thanking you in advance for any courtesies or favor you may extend, I Respectfully Subscribe myself COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY Hon. Moses Leonard Frazier by Conferring on Him the Degree of Master of Arts-He is an LL. New York, June 26.—Educators of the city are commenting upon the remarkable example of educational industry and pessuverance displayed under adverse circumstances which is furnished by the case of Moses Leonard Frazier, upon whom the degree master of arts was bestowed recently by Colubia University. Mr. Frazier possesses three other degrees. That of Bachelor of philosophy was received at Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio; that of L. L. B. from the New York Law School, and that of master of philosophy from Mount Union College. While he was pursuing his studies Mr. Frazier found sufficient time to establish and successfully operate a school of chiropody and dermatology and a real estate business, besides conducting a large law practice. He has considerable means and plans to devote the rest of his life to law. Within a short time he will go to Heidelberg to study constitutional law and languages. Mr. Frazier was born in New New Orleans and is forty years old. He is unmarried and has no mother. "I find that the color of a man's skin is no bar to his success as a student if he conducts himself as a student if he conducts himself as a gentleman," says Mr. Frazies. "Most men; I suppose, at my age, would feel that they were entitled to Regenerial good friend, Hon. G. S. Gilbertson, for his second term. Senator Gilbertson, Owain's young, bright, honest, industrious, weddeh decent, and a very zealous hardened—representing his district as a record he made that the people of the State Treasurer in 1900; and now he seeks position at all. So well has he filled what he has served the people that they deemimation at the coming State Convention Public... that the undersigned has held at 220 West Court avenue, conduct a saloon, handlingiskies and imported and do-experience as a Negro busi-specially to the Afro-Americans their patronage and support. what I shall conduct an honest and in no sense a gambling no question your views as to use of saloons, I simply state a that thousands of dollars of supporting them without any kindingly richer; that money owner of the race, in any legal, just so much added to the sum of the country. Advance for any courtesies or Yours Truly, VICTOR B. WALKER. take a rest. I got a late start and it was a long struggle for me to get on my feet, but when a man is in earnest, work is play. Kansas Colored Farmers A Negro whose agricultural products are of sufficient magnitude, to justify a great railroad company in building a few miles of side track to accommodate and facilitate his loading of cars and whose shipments are of such a quantity that his cars will be switched from one destination to another, after "billing out" is a producer of no small importance in any community. Kansas has such a Negro in the person of J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, "the famous potato king." J. G. Groves of Edwardsville, came to Kansas without a cent of capital except plenty of ene.gy a will to work and a clear head, today Mr. Groves is writing his wealth in six figures. Here is another example: A few years ago Tom Moore was hauling baggage about Topeka, becoming baggaged with his condition, convinced that there was no future in hauling trunks, he left Topeka and took up a claim in Hodgeman County, Kans., near Jetmore and began rising hogs, cattle and farm produce when the Kansas droughts would permit. He is now the possessor of a half section of good land well stocked, and is able to help his county meet its expenses by discounting its script. Jefferson County has successful Negro farmers in George and John, Jones and M. Holt besides others who are rapidly accumulating "soil." In Shawnee County the names of Benj. Vance, --- Robt Turner and the James are well known as successful farmers, while Keith, Chiles, Owens and De Moss are successful truck gardeners. All through Western Kansas will be found Negroes who have put brains behind their brawn and have helped to raise the 11,915,183 bushels of wheat in 1901 the 42,605,672 bushels of corn, besides the millions of tons of fodder crop which kept and fattened the millions of head of hogs, horses and cows. Kansas is a great state and boasts of some very excellent and inspiring examples for young Negroes to follow, who are wondering what to do, but right up north lies Nebraska, with a Negro farmer J. W. Smith who drove 2700 of his own cattle into the south Omaha stockyards last year, and then had some left in the feed lots. These examples are taken at random and not through a desire to advertise the persons mentioned, successful Negroes like successful people of any race. They have no desire to to have their achievements heralded from the housetops. Their achievements tell what others can do, if they only will. -Topeka Plaidealer. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. Clay Reed entained a few friends at tea June 26. Mrs. Geo. Logan entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Robt. Hackley also entertained at dinner the same day. A concert will be given for the benefit of Rev. Ferribee in a short time. Mrs. J. W. Fiddler and daughter Ione of Chicago are in Mt. Pleasant visiting friends. Miss Florence Jackson who has been attending the I. W. U Conservatory, returned to her home in Keokuk Thursday. We are pleased to learn that she will return in the fall. Miss Maude Arbuckle left Thursday for a visit at Springfield, Ill., St. Paul, and Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Bowling has returned from Keokuk where she went to attend the Baptist S. S. Convention. Baptismal rites were administered to Miss Beatia Hedge and R. H. Hackley Sunday night at the A. M. church, by the pastor. Mrs. Anna Anderson and Miss Roxy Hedge were united to the church during the week. The I. K. S. members pleasantly surprised Miss K. Nya Bartlett, in honor of her birthday June 30. A number of our young men spent the 4th in Ottumwa and Burlington. Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria, Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold July 11 to 21, inclusive, with final return limit by extension until September 15, inclusive, account Y. P. C. U. meeting. Pullman Standard an Tourist Sleepers, Dining Cars, Seenic Route. Apply to agents Chiscaq & North-Western R'y. OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN. Have you had any rain lately? Mrs. Jane Griffin is confined to her bed with sickness. Carl Wade left Monday afternoon for Des Moines to visit his aunt Mrs. Emma Harris. Miss Ora Wilson was in from the country Tuesday. Miss Stella Pierson left for her home in Greenfield, after a pleasant stay in our city. Rev. Wade will deliver a lecture in the Presbyterian church (white) at Cleveland on the 14, subject "Five Separate and Distinct Nations under one Flag." Mrs. Elmer Edwards and little daughter Beulah are visiting at the home of the formers parents in New Virginia. Miss Beatus Wade spent a week with Miss Ora Wilson in her beautiful country home. Albert Harris left Saturday for Des Moines to accept a position, but was compelled to return home on account of sickness. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing, Renting-Tires & Sundries. 823 GRAND AVENUE. Special Excursion Rates, Via the North-Western Line to Hot Springs, Deadwood, Lead and Custer, S. D., and to Colorado and Utah points good to return until Oct 31. A splen did opportunity is offered for an enjoyable vacation trip. Several fine trains via the North-Western Line daily. Apply to agents Chicago & North:Western R'y. No. 4. CLINTON ITEMS. A small but appreciative audience gathered a2 Bethel A. M. E. church last Wednesday evening to listen to Captain L. F. Sutton of Clintons well known attorneys and business men who by request had accepted an invitation to deliver an address, the fourth number on the entertainment course, every one here knows the qualifications of M. Sutton his effort on this occasion was none the less interesting than those of previous occasions he succeeded in winning new laurels to those already won the subject chosen Egyptian Civilization was handled in a masterly manner and should have been listened to by a larger audience and especially our people, throughout the evening the chore rendered selections, Miss Eva L. Brown of Chiego also favored the audience with a few vocal numbers which allied applause being a former Clinton girl her appearance was greet with pleasure. Jas. W. Cooper of Morrison visited Wednesday night here. Rev. P. P. Taylor of Museaine is in the city this week, on his return he will be accompanied by his family, who will visit with him for an undefined period. Subscribe for the Bystander. Owing to the inilement weather the rally at the A. M. E. church did not take place last Sunday nothing preventing it will take place next Sunday. The Stewardess met Tuesday night to arrange to serve refreshments on the 4th, of July. AN OLD DOCTOR'S TIP. A Simple Rule That Helped Him to Acquire a Lecrative Practice. A physician of long standing in this city who has a practice that any of his colleagues might envy—and, many in all probability do—recently gave this advice to a young doctor who was just starting out in his profession. The older man is a type of the kind of doctor that is said to be going out of style—the family physician. Whether he is destined to disappear or not, this kind of a physician followed a highly profitable kind of career while it lasted. Many young men used to regard this sort of practice as that to which they all applied. "I have always made it a rule," said this experienced man of medicine, "to close every visit to a patient with a question or a comment on his or her physical condition. It is all very well to discuss various questions with one's patients, talk about all kinds of subjects and interest them in any way possible. But the final remark must be connected with the patient's physical condition. Tell him not to forget to take a certain medicine regularly, or tell her that you have never had a case that was just like hers—but in all cases talk last about the illness of the person you have come to see. I learned that when I was a young man from the most popular physician of his time. I always felt indebted to him, for it was not long before I realized the truth of the theory that nothing leaves such a favorable impression on a patient as to emphasize the importance of his malady!" CARRIER PIGEONS Their Use on Land and Sea Is Standing Increasing. Here is a new word for you, columbophilism. It means raising and training messenger pigeons. Within the last few years this industry has grown wonderfully. The governments of Belgium, Germany, France and the United States are training these birds to serve as messengers from army stations. The United States makes use of them more especially from ships. Nearly every one of our big ships carries a coop of homing pigeons, as they are called, which are released as occasion demands, and almost without exception the birds go with unarranged swiftness to their home on shore, carrying a tiny tube fastened to one leg, which contains a message written on the thinnest of paper. They can be depended upon to go a hundred miles at a speed of fifty miles an hour when they are three years old. Special attention has recently been paid in France to the use of carrier pigeons by the cavalry. The bird is placed in a wicker tube lined with hair to deaden the effect of the jolting. Three such tubes can be carried in a basket, which is attached to the rider's shoulders in the way as a knapsack. The bird's feet are drawn up and its wings are carried when it is placed in the tube, and a light form of folding cage is carried, in which the birds can rest and eat during a halt. Twelve men are sent every year from the French cavalry ranks to attend a course of instruction in the treatment and handling of pigeons at the military pigeon station at Vangiard. The sense that guldes the pigeon back to its home is as much a mystery now as it ever was. When set at liberty, it immediately rises in the air in a spiral, higher and higher, as if getting its bearings, the away it goes in the right direction. nightfall the bird goes into camp near water, and early next morning resumes the journey. Little Chronicle. Original Meaning of Prejudice. Prejudice was originally nothing more than a judgment formed beforehand, the character of such judgments being best indicated by the present meaning of the word. State Proof of Miss Kellar. Miss Helen Kellar is an Alabama girl. She was born in Tuscumbia, and the people of Alabama have always been proud of her wonderful career. No wise man will go to a June picnic without his umbrella and his rain coat. The prevalence of the Panama hat is another evidence of our phenomenal prosperity. Map agents will soon be upon us with the color scheme of South Africa brought down to date. The Bey of Tunis, who died the other day, left fifty widows. They are still counting the orphans. Sir Alfred Jones, who owns a few British ships, will not join the trust. That is, he thinks he won't. Reforms would come in a day if we could just elect the college graduates to the legislature all in a bunch. III health is trying to get the start of J. Pierpont Morgan. It will be interesting to watch the experiment. The clergyman whose ideal angel can climb a fence evidently has been come weary of the harp playing type. That revolution in Venezuela does not appear to be as much of a joke as President Castro pretended to be lieve. The news that Johann Most will stay in jail all summer sort of offsets the annual mosquito and grasshopper scourge. The Italian cabinet minister who has had daily duels recently has learned the true meaning of the strenuous life. Everybody admires Sir Thomas Lipton's pluck. He has ordered a new yacht, and will once more attempt the impossible. The next time H. McK. Twombly makes an agreement in behalf of the Vanderbilt family he may have to exhibit the goods. Low-necked, sleeveless gowns will be popular with mosquitoes at seaside and upper Michigan summer resorts, same as last season. "The Pierpont Morgan of Japan." Under the benign influence of Western civilization the Japs are evidently becoming a trustful people. Advice to aeronauts: Suspend operations till after the cyclone season. Some of the spring breezes would be a great strain on the dirigibility of your craft. All of the poetry is knocked out of the airship business by the announcement from Prof. Langley that he is using the yellow-eyed buzzard as a model. The treasurer of one of the Chicago theaters got erysipelas from money that he handled at the window. This is a strong argument in favor of passes. The Philadelphia doctor who presented a $500 billion to the heirs of a Pittsburgh millionaire evidently has no fear of meeting his patients in a future life. Just as soon as the young men get through with their graduating exercises they will begin "accepting positions" in the village groceries and livery stables. From the eagerness with which Boers and British are falling on each other's necks it is evident that each is grateful for the help given to let the other go. The Norwegian ship captain who saw floating islands must have scanned the horizon after sampling too many brands of the product that made Milwaukee famous. Lawyers called as experts in a suit in court fixed as a reasonable fee for a lawyer $100 a day or a little less. A few expert clients should have been called in to testify. Baron Elichi Shibusawai, the merchant prince of Japan, says Chicago is "such a quick happening city." Evidently he has seen some of the leading citizens eat a business lunch. Edison says he can make an automobile that will go fast enough to take a man's breath away. Perhaps such a machine would be a good thing if it could be put into the hands of the right people. At Monte Carlo when a man loses all his money he is given a railroad ticket and a policeman sees that he gets on the train safely. But that is merely a precaution to keep the town from becoming over-populated. It is announced that the British authorities have introduced ping-pong into imbecile wards of poorhouses for the purpose of affording the inmates an easy and innocent amusement at a small cost. So it seems the game has its value after all. An Ohio judge considers an attempt on the part of a man to dictate what his wife shall eat, good grounds for divorce. Here is where woman has an advantage. She simply sets out on the table what she please and lets her husband take his choice. Queen Alexandra has thanked Lady Curton, wife of the Viceroy of India, for directing the making of the Indian costumes her majesty is to wear at the coronation. The fact that the gown are a success ought to relieve "Miss Letter that was" of a terrible general strain. The fashion of saluting women by burying their toes it will be tolerated, but it will be abolished, where the surrender of these toes may be they have no time to raise their heels. 1 NEWS FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE WAR ON SIOUX CITY SALOONS Petitions For Injunction in Thirteen Liquor Cases Have Been Filed—Judge McClain to Annotate Code Supplement— Green Grapes Kill Three Children Sioux City, July 3.—With the filing of thirteen injunction suits against saloon keepers the Woodbury County Anti-Saloon League yesterday opened a campaign which promises to be a court victory. The league has not been very successful in the prosecution of violators of the Martin law. The ministers of the city are thoroughly aroused. They declare they will n pursue different tactics, and they expect to comply with the statute. Some of them have been visiting the saloons in disguise in order to prove evidence against the saloon men. They say nearly every saloon in town will have a liquor dealer in all hours of the night and using back doors. The ministers have a list of forty-eight liquor dealers whom they intend to protect. They are Williams, pastor of the Second Presbyterian church, and president of the league, today issued a proclamation explaining the league's purpose. T. E. Carter, of Sioux City, who has been a Methodist pastor in the northwest Iowa conference for twenty years, has just been elected superintendent, to fill the office which has been vacant. H. C. Marshman, the superintendent the Iowa Anti-Saloon League of THE IOWA CODE. Judge McClain Hired to Annotate the New Volume of Law. Des Moines. July 3—Work on the code supplement will be begun by the state printer at once. Composition will be pressed rapidly. If the rate that was attained when the code was printed was not sufficient, it will be able to get the supplement out by September 1. the date fixed by law for its completion. These matters and others pertaining to the code and the meeting of the code supplement committee yesterday. The committee consists of Senator James H. Trewin of Lansing, Senator W. Claude, Philipp of Centerville, and Representatives Barker of Howard, Payne of Appanoose and Hamann of Scott. All were at the meeting yesterday by representative Trewin. The chairman of the committee and Representative Payne is secretary. Judge Emml McClain, who will annotate the supplement and John R. Carter of the supplement editor, were at the meeting. The problem before the committee was whether the index to the code should be put into the code or the supplement. The assembly of the supplement is edition 15,789 copies and for an edition of 15,000 of the supplement. The committee determined to republish the code of 1897 in practically the same form as now, with additions and cross references will be a part of the volume. The code supplement will contain about 1,200 pages. The supplement will have the index to the code, with additions and cross references, and also an index to the code supplement. It is thought this arrangement will insure the greatest possible convenience. STOMACH SENT TO MACY. Death of Marshalltown Woman Still A Mystery. Marshaltown July 2—Mystery still surrounds the death of Mrs. Maud Stubbs-Lambert, who was found dead in bed from effects of poisoning and with murderous intent. A post mortem examination was held and a. indications point to poisoning by arsene. The heart, stomach, kidneys and liver were sent to State Hospital for analysis of their content. In the meantime the officers are following every claw and is understood that they have paries under suspicion, but no information is given as to whether they were found in a dying condition and passed away without regaining consciousness. A pet dog was found lying on the bed beside the woman, also dead from poisoning. The woman had been married, and she was divorced from her first husband, whose whereabouts are not known. BOLD NEGRO IS ARRESTED. Worsted an Officer and Disarmed Him Atec Being Downed. Iowa City, July 2—Frank Hamilton, a negro, was arrested here charged with assault with intent to kill a policeman in Davenport. Ed Brehmer, alleged that Hamilton slashed the officer in the face with a razor, in an attempt to escape, after the policeman had arrested him. Brehmer knocked down his assailant, and the man, while prostitute, kicked him in the face. The officer's pocket, and one out of his officer's pocket, and one out of his hand, and fed across the river, holding the officer at bay with the two weapons. When captured here Hamilton had a gold watch and $40 on his weapon. Officer Brehmer came here and locked the police officer, told the police, and took him back to Davenport to stand trial. Stampe Step-Daughter to Death Burlington, July 3—Mrs. Edward Edwards has been arrested charged with the murder of Viola Edwards, her 4-year old step-daughter. The coroner's report has been made its death by being stamped and tramped on by Mrs. Edwards. The woman, who is in jail here, says a strange man killed the child. Mrs. Edwards is Edwards's third wife. The woman was adopted by Edward's second wife. Burrolars Escape From Jail. Sloux City, July 3—Four prisoners in the Woodbury County jail escaped. They were John Cole, James Henry, and Robertson. All except Thompson had been bound over to the grand jury for burglary. The men sawed a bar, making through which they crawled. The work was done from the outside. What has become of the old fashion as men were shot on his hands before escaping a place of work? How did it happen in the four MURDERED IN COLD BLOOD. John Henderson Cut the Threat of Wm. Trent. Burlington, July 1- A deliberate murder was committed in the county jail here about 9 o'clock p. m. John Henderson, white, 19 years of age, charged with horse stealing, cut the head of a prisoner, with a razor, while the latter was playing cards. The murderer approached his victim from the rear and, after watching the game for about twenty minutes, produced a razor and, after watching the game for about across Trent's neck, almost severing the head from the body. Henderson cherished a grudge against Trent for a punishment inflicted by the latter earlier in the day, the result of a sentence he and the magaroon had fled institution among the prisoners, instituted for sake of diversion. Henderson's offense consisted in playing cards during the progress of divine service. The murders in Burlington for about two years. Last fall he was arrested for attempting a criminal operation. Henderson is a graduate from the Missouri reform school and is a hard character. He is known for escaping the consequences of his act. IOWA WILL RECEIVE MONEY. General Deficiency Bill Carried Ap- propriation of $456.417.89 Washington. July 2—The general deficiency bill which yesterday became a law carried an appropriation for Iowa's ancient war claim against the United States, few days treasury warrants in favor of the governor of Iowa for $456,417.89 will be drawn and forwarded. Ordinarily the warrant would be signed by the governor, but in this case the warrant will undoubtedly be signed by Secretary Shaw. The deficiency bill also carries an item of $25.24 in favor of former Indian Agent Rebok and present Agent Rebok, who were both injured in the Indian trouble at Tama some years ago. One of the Indians declined to go to school. Rebok compelled his attendance and the Indian brought suit for false imprisonment, and the Indian court ordered Shiras, who decided last year that the Indian's contention was good and fined Rebok $250 and Malin $10, which with the costs, brought the total expense to $350. Rebok and ground the Indian agents' acts were justified and made the loss good. FUNK IS ELECTED CHAIRMAN. Selected to Head Capitol Improvement Commission. Des Moines, July 3—Hon. A. B. Funk was elected the permanent chairman of the Capitol improvement commission appointed by Gove·or Cummins, and the commission is now making an inspection of the state building plans for the improvements to be made. The other members of the commission, E. P. Schoengeten of Council Bluffs and Prof. C. A. Cumming, of Des Moines, are both here. It has been decided that it will not be necessary to temporarily the work will be done by Mr. Schoengeten. First, the commissioners will select a sight for the new ware house, which would cost about $16,000. After tgs is done the commissioners expect to go over the report made by the old commissioner and submit the date. The legislature authorized an expenditure of $250,000 and limits the amount to be used this year to $20,250. COLLATERAL INHERITANCE Treasurer of State Collected $103,000 of Such Tax Last Year. Des Moines, July 3—Deputy State Treasurer John S. McQuiston, has made a report of the collections of collateral inheritance tax for the year ended June 30, 2015, estates paying tax are 366, aggregating 106,730.70. The banner month was last April when collections were made in 113 estates, the receipts being 14,532.51 and 14,533.51, and the collections collected last July when the receipts amounted to 15,301.40, but this was paid by only 31 estates. The amount in July, December, and also told five figures, is 15,655.11, 31,327 estates. By months the collections were as follows: July, 1901, 31, $15,301.04, August, 17, $4,720.96; September, 17, $4,720.96; October, 17, $4,720.96; November, 31, $7,850.65; December, 33, $10,555.11; January, 1902, 12, $3,161.08; February, 19, 7, $12, 001.09; March, 27, $7,758.52; April, 39, $14,315.51; May, 26, $6,225.73; June, 25, $7,295.35. LEGALITY ELECTION TESTED. Rubber Stamps to Play Important Part in Municipal Election. Cortlandt July 2—The legality of a municipal election has been questioned because rubber stamps were used in affixing the names of candidates to the official ballots instead of having them printed there. The fact that rubber stamps are made that the names were filed in time but through a misunderstanding did not get on the ticket. As a last resort they were stamped by the voter's hand, but the voters chose those candidates. The old officers qualified on the ground that the election of the new officers was illegal because of the rubber stamps. The voters had secured permission to begin quo warranto proceedings. This has been granted and the suits for ouster begin. Many the legal points are involved in the controversy. In the case Lorimor has two sets of officers. DES MOINES ALMOST READY. Big Crane Placed in Position to Re serve the new Launcher. July 2, 2012—The new 75t gantry crane are being assembled along the fitting-out basin of the Fore River ship yards, at Quincy Point, and on work on the concrete dock that will support it is being hurried so that everything may be in readiness soon as she is in the water. The machine shop is finishing the cruiser's propeller hubs and her engines are being set up. The ports and hawsepipes have been cut, especially designed machinery operated by company. The caulking of the pine sheeting be low the water line is nearly done. GREEN GRAPES KILL CHILDREN. Fruit Proves Fatal to Three Sufferers from Sasplatin Davenport, July 3—Three children of Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oferman Mr. and Mrs. Herman Oferman suffering from seasickness, Cholea morbus caused complications that resulted totally, fourth child is seriously ill from the cause cause. You have no idea how many people sick they are taking them to take a shot at you. WEEK'S DOINGS IN CONGRESS Business Transacted by the House and Senate in the National Capital. FINAL ADJOURNMENT TAKEN House Wins a Victory Over the Senate in the Naval Bill Lively Debate in the Senate on Philippine Investigation at the Closing Session. Washington, June 28—Senate—A lively debate was precipitated in the senate today over a resolution of Morgan of Alabama, authorizing the committee on interstate canal issues to be represented by American stockholders of the Panama Canal Co. with a view of protecting them in the French court. Spooner of Wisconsin, Hanna of Ohio, and the resolution, maintaining that it was a matter with which the United States had nothing to do. Morgan warmly advocated the proposition, but it finally went to the reason for the resolution. The Blackburn of Kentucky engaged in an interesting but good-natured discussion of Kentucky politics, in the course of which the former alleged that the reason to Kentucky and stand trial as an accessory to the murder of Governor Goebel was that the courts were corrupt and that the $100,000 reward offered for the apprehension of the reason to Kentucky and stand trial for corrupt the court and bribe witnesses. This Blackburn emphatically denied, and declared that he was so thoroughly convinced of Taylor's guilt that he be willing to submit the case to any judge and any jury in the United States. House—When the house adjourned tonight the general deficiency bill and one item in the naval appropriation bill was all that remained in dispute the appropriation bill and the appropriation bills are concerned. The conference report upon the District of Columbia bill was adopted and it now goes to the president for his signature. Earlier, the House decided to contest the election. Horton vs. Butler, from the Twelfth Missouri district, by declaring the seat vacant. By a vote of 100 to 136 the strict party vote Butler who is also the vice president title to his seat. Butler made a vigorous speech of an hour in defense of his right to the seat. The Dick mili bill was made a continuing order to interfere with conference report. Washington, June 30—Senate—Elkins of West Virginia delivered an earnest speech in favor of the annexation of Cuba, maintaining that it would be in the best interests of both the United States and the United States to sharp fire from Platt of Connecticut and Hanna of Ohio, who deprecated any annexation proposition at this time and urged that the United States not to annex Cuba to the civilized world, if not to Cuba. After a lively colloquy, in which General Wood was criticised, by inference, for using Cuban funds to address the crisis, the resolution for annexation was referred to the Cuban relations committee, mong the many bills passed was one giving Rear Admiral Schley the pay off for the admiral on the active list of the navy. House.—The conference report on the Philippine civil government bill, which is considered the last obstacle in the way of adjournment, was adopted by the Senate, with the exception of McCall of Massachusetts, who voted with the democrats. A partial report on the general deficiency appropriation bill was adopted by the Senate, by a vote of 118 to 101, adopted the senate amendment to appropriate $500,000 for the Buffalo exposition and $100,000 for the Senate amendments to appropriate $150,000 for the Charleston exposition and $1,000,000 to pay the Hawaiian fire bubonic plague awards, were deferred to the Senate. The Senate amendments to appropriate $150,000 for the Charleston exposition and $1,000,000 to pay the Hawaiian fire bubonic plague awards, were deferred to the Senate. At night session, the house reversed itself and assented to the senate amendment making an appropriation for the Charles River pass under suspension of the rules, including the senate bill to allot lands in the Cherokee nation and to provide corporation laws for Alaska. At the time the senate bill was taken up and passed 180 to 28. Washington, July 1- Senate—After a session marked by some of the stormiest debates ever heard in the American congress the congress adjourned sine die at 5:30 this afternoon. The session was a tart debate on the Philippine question, participated in by Carmack of Tennessee, Spooner of Wisconsin, Culberson of Texas, McCormas, Maryland and Lodge of Michigan, and McNeese of Porton on the Philippine government bil was adopted without very much serious opposition and then, when the desks of the senate were cleared for the vote, resolution providing for a continuance of the investigation or the Philippine committee and for a visit to the Philippines by the committee during the session, and for more than an hour a battle of words was waged. Spooner delivered a seating denunciation of the minority of the Philippine committee for what he declared was an attack upon the senate, and that any attack had been made upon the army and declared that any fool could charge such a calumny and any parrot could be taught to repeat it. The committee, thus effectually killing it. Before adjournment the usual resolutions were adopted, including one offered by Cockrell, the venerable democrat from Missouri, cordially dressed in a white shirt and the dignified, impartial and courteous manner in which he had presided over the senate. After adoption of the resolution Mr. Frye made a feeling response to the senate assignment without delay. House—immediately after the approval of the journal scramble for recognition began. Members with small bills of interest to their constituency were exceedingly anxious to have them dismissed, dozens of them were almost constantly on their feet clamoring for opportunity to call them up. Senate bills were passed in certain townships in San Diego, Cal. The senate bill to promote the efficiency of the marine hospital service and change its name to the public hospital passed under suspension of the rules. The bill to create a military warehouse at Omaha was passed. A joint resolution was adopted, appropriating $5,000 each for monuments to the memories of General Francis Noah and General William Lee Davidson of the monuments of the contingent congress. Foss presented an agreement on the naval appropriation bill. There was a ripple of applause as Foss announced the agreement and Taylor of Ohio, who followed, receiver hearty applause. Foss said a fact had been won and that the experiment of building a first class battleship would now be tried. Mier of Louisiana congratulated the house upon the victory that had been achieved. BRIBERY WHOLLY IMAGINARY. Burden of Christmas' Story Was That He Had to Have Money Washington, July 1—Chairman Dallzell of the special committee of the house of representatives, which investigated the charges in connection with the purchase of the Danish West Indies island that committee. After detailing the charges of bribery and showing that Captain Christmas had repudiated the alleged report on which the charges were based, the committee sums up results of their investigation as follows: "That there is not the slightest semblance of evidence that any member of congress, either directly or indirectly, was offered or received any evidence of the proposed sideration of any kind or character to vote for or assists in procuring the proposed adoption, or ratification of treaty of sale of the Danish West Indian Islands to the United States. There is no evidence that the proposed to draw an inference or on which to base a conclusion that there was any corruption or wrongdoing on the part of the public officials of the United States in connection with the negotiation of the sale of the Danish West Indian islands. "It is plain beyond adventure that the bribery alleged in the report of the investigation of the imagination of Christmas, since the whole burden of his story is that we have no money it is in consequence that our government has his passage home from this country." MINER KILLED. First Loss of Life in the Great Anthropocene Coal Strike Wilkesbarre, Pa., July 2—The first loss of life during the anthracite strike occurred yesterday at the William A colliery at Duraye. Antonio Guisepue, an Italian, was shot dead by one of the soldiers hind the stockade of the colliery. Reports differ as to the cause of the shooting. Friends of the dead man say that he was walking on the road upon the stockade and was upon. The man was on his way from Scranton to Duryea at the time. Another report is that the Italian tried to get over the fence and would go to go away. He insisted in making his way into the stockade and was fired upon. There is much indignation over the shovel the sheriff of Lackawanna county was summoned to take steps to preserve order as it is reported that there would be an uprising among the foreigners and that they would attack the stockade be The body lay in the roadway for some time. The coal and iron police would not venture outside of the stockade to remove it and the people living in the vicinity did not want to reoccupy the building. The police officer, when the sheriff reached the scene he ordered the body removed to an undertaking establishment. NEW MARKET FOUND. Really First Class Cattle Could Be Sold in Buenos Aires Washington, July 2, — Frank W. Bicknell of Des Moines, Ia., special agent and agricultural explorer of the agricultural department, writing from Buenos Ayres to the bureau of animal industry, says that it is possible for some of the breeders of the United States to send some really first class animals to that place; now is a good time to do so, as British cattle have been barred owing to an outbreak of foot and mouth disease in England, the cattle must arrive in Buenos Ayres not later than August 1, so as to have time to get in condition before the opening of the great animal show of the Rural society, which begins in Buenos Ayres September 14 and lasts five days. This show brings out the best animals in the country and is for pure bred stock only. At this time all the best sales of the year are made, both on the show grounds and in the large auction houses in the city. Representatives of some of the principal houses there say a few good animals from the United States may be sold, but it is useless to send anything but the very best. BURDENS MAY BE LIGHTENED. Powers Likely to Adopt Less Rigorous Measures in China. Washington, July 3—The state department is somewhat encouraged by advice just received from China in its efforts to adopt a more rigorous measure in the treatment of China. It has been informed that England has consented to accept its indemnity in its case, and is in line with the contention of the United States, and it is understood that Japan will do likewise. These powers扛 in accord may influence the king agreement toward a more liberal construction of the clauses dealing the rate of exchange at which the indemnity payments are to be calculated, and it is now said that Russia, England and Japan have taken sides with the United States in holding that the restrictions imposed on China were not severe and should be relaxed. It is confidently expected that this view will prevail and that the powers will soon be able to effect a complete withdrawal and to China save for the legation guards. BOARD OF TRADE LOSES Attempt to Secure Injunction Against Bucket Shop Men Fails. Indianapolis, Ind., July 3.—Judge John H. Baker of the United States district court yesterday refused to grant the injunction against Indiana brokers asked for by the Chicago board to injure the board's quotations. The defendants claimed the board was a huge gambling affair and had no rights which they were bound to respect. Judge Baker, in refusing to grant the injunction, said the injunction would injure the defendants' business, and he could not destroy the business of the defendants pending a final settlement of the case. The court declined to give an opinion as to trade was a gambling scheme. ELKINS FOR ANNEXATION Washington, July 1.—When the senate convened yesterday morning Senator Elkins addressed the senate in support of his resolution providing for the anexation by the United States of the Island of Cuba, as follows: Mr. Elkins said that his resolution had been misunderstood. It had no bearing upon Cuban reequity and was not intended to have any. It simply voiced in concrete form his judgment that Cuba ought to be annexed to the United States and the sooner the better for that country. The reequitation did not suggest the annexation of Cuba in an offensive way. It provided that Cubans must take the initiative and only after they had asked for reequation could the United States act. For nearly a century, he said, the annexation of Cuba to the United States had been the ambition of American statesmanship. He pointed out that the United States had favored annexation and he thought the present was an opportunity time "to carry into effect the well defined wishes of a majority of the United States in regard to annexation. It is in the highest interest of both countries. The environments of Cuba with the trials and difficulties that beset her on the threshold of her national independence, an independent nation, while as a state in the American union her people would be prosperous and progressive and enjoy the liberty and blessings that would float from being part of the United States and freest government in the world. "After annexation the products of Cuba would not come into hurtful competition with those of the United States. Free trade among the states would not lead to a worker or worked injury to American interests. Wherever our flag floats the price of labor advances. "It is claimed that annexation would destroy the promising and growing beet sugar industry in Cuba. Indeed it would not, however, the price of products among the states always seeks an equilibrium. With proper protection in favor of the cane sugar of Cuba, which she will enjoy as a state and the beet sugar of the United States would not only produce enough sugar for its own consumption, but largely compete with other countries in the markets of the world. "But for the war with Spain, although so successful and glorious, Cuba would be a part of the United States." "Even with the war, had it not been for our declaration that the war was not waged for conquest or aggrandizement, known as the Teller amendment, the United States just as Porto Rico and the Philippines are. This amendment has proved both mischievous and unwise. When Cuba shall become a part of the American nation and the isthman canal shall be completed, which is now assured, Porto Rico, Cuba, Hawaii and the Philippines will be the outposts of the great republic standing guard over American interests in the track of the world's commerce in its triumph." "There is a tendency in all human affairs, ingovernment, trade and commerce, to concentration and combination. Meteors go to the sun; small nations are becoming parts of great empires, the environment, situated as she is, cannot be expected to resist the tendency. "The effect of the Platt amendment will be to help to bring about anxexation. A nation cannot long remain in a condition of fear, which a condition embarasses healthy progress in national life and leaves but little room for the exercise of the genius and intelligence of a people in the world. It is not only when under such restrictions as this amendment imposes. "The question of anxexation forces itself to the front and will claim from now on the attention of the people of the world of the world that it affords no adequate remedy for what threatens her interests. A 20 per cent reduction in her tariff and ours will oubra Cuba as a people or a government little or no good, while it will work to increase the interests of the United States. "There was long discussion and fierce opposition to the annexation of Texas—much more than, than there was at last as surely as the but it came at last as surely as the annexation of Cuba will come. There is not a loyal and true American to be held accountable for the public who would give up Texas, and within a few years after Cuba becomes a state in our union not an American be found willing to part with the island." RATHBONE ASKS EXAMINATION. Petitions Congress for an Investigation of His Administration Washington, June 20—E. G. Rathbone, who was formerly director general of posts of Cuba and was convicted in Cuba on charges involving maladministration of his office has petitioned congress to order a congressional investigation of all his acts in Cuba. The petition is based on allegations that the proceedings which led to his conviction were not judicial, but rather administrative and prosecutorial conduct; ex parte evidence was admitted in the absence of the petitioner, and the trial court refused to summon witnesses in his behalf; that evidence vital and material to his defense was not given in the trial; and that principal witnesses of the state was not given under oat. The petition绞到 that under the Cuban laws a defendant in a criminal trial is not required to be sworn, and that the defendant gives false testimony. This witness, the petition alleges, was convicted under the same proceedings as the petitioner, but was pardoned on turning state's evidence. 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The poor major, victim of cross purposes, could only shrug his shoulders. "I have not, Monsieur le Major," he said, firmly. "Ah! Then you freely admit that, a German soldier of the line, have entered Metz for some purpose other than sight-seeing?" eagerly. Karl did not hesitate an instant in replying. "Even that is true," he said, calmly. Whereat Paul mentally groaned, and the Britishier elevated his eyebrows in surprise, for both of them believe the frank soldier of the Rhine was giving himself bodily into the hands of you. "Since you have confessed that your mission is that of a spy, there is no other course open for me but to convey you to a dungeon and put you case before a drumhead court. Resistance, you realize, is utterly useless, shall proceed to have you searched on the spot, so that you may not get rid of "There is a previous oath, ma'melle, my vow to my country to obey my superiors. That is above life to me, since my honored name is involved. Even for you I dare not order my men to arrest one who is under the protection of such a sacred document, 'written by Marshal Bazaine himself.'" The countess, apparently cheated out of her prey, and deserted by an ally whom she had believed could be depended upon through thick and thin, looked about her sully. Desperation had made her temporarily mad, and she would risk even her own destruction in order to gain revenge. From figure to figure this glance was made upon a saw a fierce joy flash over her face. It was as though she had discovered that all was not yet quite lost. Ait! it was Kael! Remembering as he did that the other had candidly confessed he was in Metz as a secret agent of the German forces, no wonder Paul felt a sudden fall of his spirits when he recollected that the magic document of his British friend would not cover two companions, and that the dreadful fate of death at the hands of the mob, from which he had just escaped by a mere scratch, would probably be the doom of his friend and brother, poor Karl. Still keeping her eyes glued upon Karl, the countess once more addressed the major, resolved to test the last remainder of her power over that worthy. “One has escaped us, you say, but do not forget, my friend, there are two. Yonder man, his comrade, is the spy we seek. You prate of your sacred duty as a soldier—let us see some of it now—arrest that man and search him for positive evidence of his guilt.” The major woke up. He was once more the warrior bold, eager to faithfully serve the woman he adored. Heaven help the poor devil upon whom his concentrated wrath now fell, for, having been held in the leash so long the fighting major was apt to be exceedingly ferocious. However, if the bellcoose soldier anticipated any quailing on the part of Karl Von Stettin, he made the most grievous mistake of his life. The young Heidelberg philosopher even smiled as brightly as one could wish. In fact, he even appeared pleased to have all eyes concentrated in his dissection. This was not braggadocio. What could it mean? Beatrix crept up beside Karl, and caught hold of his arm. Her action could not be mistaken—it meant as plainly as those words of old which Ruth spoke to Naomi: "Whither thou goest I shall go, thy country shall be my country, thy God my God." Karl put an arm around the girl and strained her to his heart. And into Hildegarde's cheeks, hitherto as white as marble, the color surged, as the light of a great revelation began to force its way. Paul, then, was not lost—he had not been unfailful—he was all her most fervid fancy had ever painted him—and deep down in her heart she knew he loved her. No wonder, then, she glowed with sudden hope and the world took on a new brightness—after all, it is our condition of mind that makes or mars the scene. To the happy soul even a dreary day of rain affords seasons of rejoicing. Thus one good thing had come about through this concentration of attention upon Karl. Uttier helpless himself, in so far as assisting his comrade was concerned, Paul could only turn to watch the progress of events, praying that Sir Noel could see the way to lend a hand, or that Karl himself might have a card concealed up his sleeve that would swipe the board. "Your name?" demanded the major, gruntly, as he frowned upon the smiling young student-soldier, who stood with one arm thrown reassuringly around the girl. "Karl Von Stettin," came the prompt reply. "Native of Germany?" "It is true." "You belong to the army of the Crown Prince?" "Yes." "Have you been a prisoner on parole, the same as this gentleman?" Karl shook his head in the negative, while the others hung upon his words eagerly, waiting for the light that was so slow in coming—Karl seemed so positive, so utterly reckless of consequences that one could almost believe he expected a corps of the Feldwache with their spiked helmets to appear upon the scene whenever he chose to turn wizard and utter the magical words that insured their coming. What could it mean? "Native of Germany?" "I have not, Monsieur le Major," he said, firmly. "Ah! Then you freely admit that you, a German soldier of the line, have entered Metz for some purpose other than sight-seeing?" eagerly. Karl did not hesitate an instant in roping him. "Ew, that is true," he said, calmly. Whereat Paul mentally groaned, and the Britisher elevated his eyebrows in surprise, for both of them believed the frank soldier of the Rhine was giving himself bodily into the hands of the enemy. "Since you have confessed that your mission is that of a spy, there is no other course open for me but to convey you to a dungeon and put your case before a drumhead court. Resistance, you realize, is utterly useless. I, however, can have you searched on the spot, so that you may not get rid of any incriminating evidence." "Ah, do," said Karl, composedly, "since it will save me very much trouble in explaining certain facts which had better been whispered in your private car—facts that your command most particularly desired should be kept secret." His words, of course, aroused the major's curiosity. Since seeing the magic paper carried by the English- man, he was fearfully afraid of exploding some other hidden mine. "Come, monster," said the accom- modating major, "you are concealing something from me—something I should know." "Something you shall know." declared the other, placidly, nodding and smiling. "It is for your ear alone, Monster le major." The softer sound carried forward, while the creature hissed and showed her utter disgust by crying: "Fool! coward! you would lose all!" Karl spoke a few sentences in a low tone. Whatever their import, they startled the French major, who looked at him in amazement. "Can you show me the proof?" he demanded, hoarsely. Apparently it was the fashion to produce papers, for Karl took one from some concealed pocket. Paul had a glimpse of it, and felt sure the peculiar chiography was exactly the same as that which characterized the Bazaine letter or passport Sir Noel carried. At any rate, the effect upon the major was quite as startling—his hand trembled as it held the magical document, and his little eyes glowed like sparks of fire. "Enough," he cried, handing it back to Karl hastily. "I have come upon a fool's errand. There are no spies in Metz—there will be no need of any after to-morrow, the 27th, for Metz will no longer be ours. Sergeant, take your men off. Go and tie crepe upon your left arms, soldiers of France, for we are undone." The gallant fighter had read that which chilled his heart. The order was given. Tramp, tramp, tramp, the tall guards marched out of the room—tramp, tramp, they went down the stairs until all had disappeared. Those who were left stood and stared. "Gentlemen—ladies—I congratulate you on the very happy outcome of this adventure—for you. Pardon my unwarranted intrusion, and, bon soir." With this the stout, discomfited major betook himself off, accompanied by the countess, whose angry voice could be heard far down the stairs as she beated him for not taking drastic measures to accomplish their desired end in spite of the commandant and his passion. Bestry Bestrix was clasped in her lover's arms, and the sight must have inspired Paul, for he immediately strode to where the blushing nurse stood. "Hildegarde, once I told you that a Rhinelander never loved twice. I failed then to explain my meaning—kept back by a dreadful fear of a family secret. I have found a mother and a sister, and you must hear the sad story connected with the past of this parent it is now my duty to love and cherish. After that, if you do not look down on me because of the shame upon my name, I want to tell you of my love for you, which will live to the end of my life, whether I win your consent to be my wife or not. And Hildegarde put her hand in his, like the noble, true-hearted girl she was, saying: "My heart has been yours this long time, Herr Paul--make my hand and all I have with it. I do not wish to hear the story now--at all old time, mother. Stop, do not insist. I must have an idea as to the truth, but I am enough for me to know you are innocent. I am only too happy to trust my whole life in your hands." What could he be say? He sealed the compact as any bold lover would have done, and the bargain made while German shells still exploded in the streets of Metz was founded upon such mutual respect and perfect faith that neither could ever regret it. The sturdy Briton appeared to be especially tickled over the fact that Karl had seen his lead and gone him one better in the way of legerdemain. "You came very near ending our friend for good. I declare, the major was so staggered his life hung by a thread," he laughed. Perhaps there was a tinge of curiosity in his tone. "You heard enough to give you an inking of the truth, gentleman, and now I feel in duty bound to tell all. I am not in Metz as a spy, though I thought it my duty to allow even Paul here to believe it for a time, as my mission was supposed to be a dead secret. On the contrary, I have come here at the written solicitation of Marshal Bazaine, who desires to discover the best terms he could secure for his brave army of the Rhine. "At first he demanded that there be some allowance made for their emigration to Algiers, which the Crown Prince declined, and matters have become so bad that the French commander has agreed to an unconditional surrender. At midnight I shall go out of Metz bearing his acceptance, and after that time, when this document is in the hands of the Crown Prince, not another bomb will Sail within these walls, for Metz will have fallen." Paul looked delighted, and even the non-partisan Briton seemed pleased to know the era of bloodshed in this particular region was at an end. "God!" he said, feveringly, "then peace will follow when Paris also falls." "Yes, we have much to be thankful for," said Paul, glancing toward Hilde As for the doctor, spying a bottle of wine with three glasses upon a sideboard, he poured some into the crystal receptacles. "Gentlemen, join with me in this toast"—here's to the gallant major"! "And may he escape the almost universal fate of those who worship at Aimee's shrine," added the Rhinelander, earnestly. And so they drank it down. Little did they guess that at the very moment Countess Aimee was being carried into the hospital, a victim of an exploding Prussian shell, and that if she lived through the dreadful shock it would be as a helpless wreck of her past beautiful self. The judgment had come at last, and the hour her myriad victims were average. What more need be said? Paul and Karl served until Paris fell and peace came into the stricken fields of France. There is no necessity to tell how they married, and what joys or sorrows came their way; for this world holds its share of both for all who love and who are chosen. Pauley tenderly cared for his mother the rest of her years, and at her request finally laid her away in the American cemetery, where rested the husband who had been so fearfully wronged, yet who, with his last dying breath, had pardoned all in the greatness of his love, believing that to those who have sinned much, if they truly repent, everything shall be forgiven. THE END SENTENCED TO ATTEND MEETINGS New Jersey Judge imposes Unique Penalty upon a Prisoner. Magistrate Charles P. Smith of Burlington, N. J. is famous for his unique methods of dispensing justice, and on more than one occasion has butted through a prison where would have driven old Solomon daffy. Some time ago Magistrate Smith gazed down from his judicial throne on a man whom he had listed up at the bar—bar of justice, if you please—no less than a thousand times, and had sent him to the county jail so often that the city had gotten tired of paying his car fare. The 'Squire scratched his head thoughtfully as he surveyed the prisoner and listened to the officer's charge of drunk and disorder. "It don't do any good to send you to jail, does it?" he remarked. "I'm afraid that it does not, your Honor," replied the prisoner. "Well, I am going to give you something new this time," returned the justice. "You are hereby sentenced to attend forty consecutive meetings of the Salvation Army, but in order that the community at large may not suffer, you will be exempt from singing or heating a drum. Officer, see to it that the will of the court is complied with." For forty days the prisoner attended the meetings, with a cop on one of the guards and an officer of the army on the other, and for forty days he was as sober as a water pipe. At the end of the forty days, however he went on the biggest "hust" of the year, and was hauled before Justice Smith in a push cart. "What have you got to say for yourself?" asked the magistrate. "Nothing, your honor," replied the soaked one, "except that if it don't make any difference to you I will go to jail this time." WANT ANTELOPE FOR AUSTRALIA. They May Be Imported to Keep Down Unwelcome Bushes. There has always been a desire to acclimatize the eland, the largest and most ox-like of all antelopes, and only one which puts on fat. Though it is not a common sight in Paris and herds have been formed in English parks the eland has not proved a profitable beast. It wastes too much grass and does not mature quickly. But the Queensland agricultural board has a scheme for using them which sounds promising. There is an immense quantity of useless bush in the colony which cattle will not graze and which cannot be kept thinned by artificial means. Blands are fond of grazing on bushes than grass, and eat dry and arid bush fodder by preference. The belief is that, if imported into Queensland they would "tend for themselves" and feed down a large amount of supernatural bush. There is in this favor of the idea that there is no indigenous carnivora to kill off the eland calves, and that there is much in common between the vegetation of a good deal of the eland country and that of Queensland. They flourish in the Kalahari desert, where water is generally absent—Country Life. It is better to be a good man in a bad place than a bad man in a good one. The man who wouldn't kiss a pretty girl if he got her where she couldn't help herself hasn't enterprise enough to get out of the way of an automobile. Senator Bailey of Texas Chokes Senator Beveridge of Indiana. Senator Bailey of Texas Chokes Senator Beveridge of Indiana. SAID HE HAD BEEN INSULTED Assaulted Man Made No Resistance and Was Not Injured By His Antagonist—Bailley Refused to Apologize and Made Further Threats. Washington, July 1—Senator Bailey of Texas assaulted Senator Beveridge of Indiana last night just after the senate had adjourned from executive session. The Texas senator was dragged away and separated from his opponent by some of those about the senator. He was very angry and threatened severe harm to the Indiana senator. He was also a heated controversy which the two senators had during the afternoon, when Senator Beveridge had said that Senator Bailey had made an "unwarranted attack" on Solicitor Penfield of the state department. Senator Beveridge, like other senators who smoke, lighted a cigar and took a seat on the republican side. He was still sitting there when the senate adjourned. Senator Bailey crossed the aisle and walked through the door while he was facing. Senator Beveridge. "Mr. Beveridge," he said, "I don't want to have any trouble with you, but I want you to withhold those words which charge me with making a mistake, and I will not intend to insult you," replied Senator Beveridge, "and there is nothing in my language you could consider offensive." "I don't allow any one to say I liked that stuff and is what you do in making the charge. Now, if you won't withdraw the words when I ask you, I'm going to make you withdraw them." Senator Bailey had been getting up and more angry and exasulted as he talked. He had been sitting down part of the time, leaning against the desk immediately in front of Senator Beveridge. The latter, in reply to Senator Bailey's last remark, still remained, repeat that I did not intend to insult you and that I have nothing to retract. As the words were uttered Senator Bailey threw himself upon Senator Beveridge, who is a man hardly up to date. He did not respond to him by the throne with both hands. 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Jackson was detained at his home Friday and Saturday on the account of illness. Mr. Harry Lewis left last Monday for Dubuque to make a three weeks visit with parents and friends. Messers. Will Thomas and H. C. Lee have opened a musical school for instruction on band instruments. These gentlemen hope to some day have a boy's band here. Mrs. Kate Jewett was a Muchakinock visitor last week. Last Tuesday night the Masons held their public installation of officers at Mt. Zion Baptist church. The services were opened by a program conducted by Prof. Jackson. The first number was a selection by the band, led by Mr. Will Thomas after payer by the Chaplin, Mr. Linford Will's string orchestra stuck up some delightful music. The recitation by Mrs. A. R. Jackson was well rendered, as also the beautiful tence; solo sang by Mr. Luntor Willis. After a paper by Mr. Jackson, Mr. J. H. Lewis of Muchakinock was introduced for the address of the evening. The installation service which followed was conducted by Mr. J. H. Lewis. At the close of the ceremonies every body ate ice cream and Chicken. Mr. E. A. London received a letter from his brother, W. H. London, who is at the Hot Springs in Arkansas taking treatment for rheumatism. In his letter he stated that he had taken a few of the treatments and was feeling better. Mr. Robert Panil is a little better at this writing. Mr. E. C. Strong has a very sick baby with wheoping cough; at this writing it is a little better. The infant child of Mr. Palmer was buried Thursday. Postmistresses, Miss Wills was unable to be her office one day last week to the account or sickness. Mr. Shelton Jones of Centerville, who has secured a position with W. A. Welts & Co. is a bright active young man; a graduate from the Centerville public Schools. Mr. Jones likes Buxton, and his work in the store, and besides all this he liks our girls, too. Buxton will celebrate the Glorious Fourth. The Buxton Cornet band has the management. A. R. Jackson is president and John T. Washington grand marshal. The orators of the day are: Rev. C. H. Menderhail, E. A. London, Rev. R. H. Williamson and J. T. Washington. Music by band. Sader Watkins will climb the greasy pole, assisted by Tommy Carr. A good time is anticipated by all who take part. YELLOWSTONE PARK AND ALASKA TOURS Under escort of The American Tourist Association. Special sleeping Cars leave Chicago Tuesday, July 1st, at 10 p.m., Via THE CHICAGO, MILWIAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. Extended time in Yellowstone Park, and extra day at each hotel. Special stages and rooms already reserved. Alaska on the new and elegant S. S. "POKANE" Choice rooms reserved. The itinerary includes the Columbia River, Glacier, Banuff, and Canadian National Park. 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Why not Take the Short Line Since it is the Best Line 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 suspicious start. The very low rate of one fare for round trip plus $2 is effective, and this paid technical extension of your ticket to Sept. 1, next. For further information, address Z. C. THORNBURG Last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. Welch are rejoicing over the arrival of a nine pound baby girl. Mr. and Mrs. H Lewis returned from Buxton Wednesday. Mr. John Thomas and Bert Jones were in our town Sunday. Mr. L. London passed through our town entrance to Buxton. Mrs. W. Turner is visiting a few days in "Muchy" this week. Mr. Davis Carter and Miss Rose Taylor were married Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Foster. A number of friends were present. Mrs. Gee Turner and Mrs. Williams were in Oskaloosa Tuesday. Mrs. L. London and Mrs. Leua Brown are "Muchy" visitors. Special Excursions to St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, West The North-Western Line offers low round-trip rates rates to the points named above until Sept. 10, good to until Oct. 31. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. DAVENPORT Special to the Bystander. Wednesday the 18 of June occured the marriage or Miss Cara Wilkerson to Mr. F. C. Watrous at the bride's home 2020 Cherry street. Rev. M. J. Burton officialized, only a few of the intimate friends were present. Mrs. W. M. Eisy of Galesburg, Ill., bridesmaid and Mr. Chas. Wilkerson of Slesburg, Ia., was groomsman. They were the recipients of useful and valuable presents. Miss Mary Humphrey played Mendelsohn wedding marriage. The bride was attired in white sisk tissue over white silk and carried brides roses. The room was decorated in pink and white. They will make Davenport their home. Mr. Watrous is employed by the Drake furniture and carpet store in the machine department. An elegant lunch was served and all enjoyed the evening. Wishing the happy party along prosperous married life. Home Seekers' Excursion to the Nort:west, and Southwest. Via the North-Western Line. Home Seekers' Excursion Tickets a* greatly reduced retes will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each mouth. June to October, inclusive, 1002, to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars. Free reclining Chair Cars, ann "The Best of Everything." For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rv. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The A. M. E. church is to be beautified by the sunday School putting in gaslights Mr O Dorr who is employed as porter at the North-western depot waa quite painfully hust last Tuesday and as confined to his bed. Rev. E. D. Wilson of Plattsmouth Nebr., formally pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church of this city spent several days here shaking bands with old friends. Mr. R. A. Cage still remains real low. The Decatur iodge no 13 A. F. A. M. held their installation Tuesday evening June 24th, the following members were installed; James Washington, W. M.; W. Barnum, J. W.; Horace Champion, S. W.; M. Askow, Secretary; Treasurer, Thomas Sturges; Chaplin, Lewis Grant, Tyler, Edward Askew. Telling the Bees. The curious custom of "telling the bees" is observed in some parts of nearly every country in the world. Those who observe the custom always go to the beehives and tap gently on each one, then stoop and whisper under the cap or lid that Mary, Jane, Thomas or William is dead. This is done to keep the little honey makers from forsaking their place of abode should they have to wait and find out the news of the calamity themselves The custom is alluded to in Whittier poem "Telling the Bees." 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 crowman and the rabbit darted down a hole. The Indian then thumping the earth and after while he reached his arm down the hole and pulled the rabbit out by the ear. With a quick motion he twisted its neck and gravely handed it to me. "But still that was a rabbit," concludes Percival, "President greeting for the Punjabian." "A rabbit is big." MUSCATINE NEWS. Mr. Dr. P. Townley and daughter Alice spent three daps in Moline, Ill. visiting her son who was recently married to Miss Maggle Bradly. Mrs. Douglas a former resident here, and after an absence of seven years spent one month visiting her sister Miss Erma Boyd and Dr. P. Townley's family. She returned home to Council Buffs after having a delightful visit with Museatine friends. The weather is rainy and cold, but we are anticipating on having a picnic, to be given by the Sunday School in Hershey's pasture on the grand old 4th. Rev. Taylor is visiting his family at Clinton and will bring them with him, when he returns. We are patiently waiting to hear the wedding bells ring again at the A. M. E. church. TEACHERS AND STUDENTS planning to attend the great annual meeting of the National Educational Association at Minneapolis, July 7-11 next, will certainly find it to their advantage to buy their tickets over the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railway. This road has been selected as the official route for teachers from this section of the state. It is the short and direct route and the service is up-to-date. A special low rate fare for round trip is available. Students enroll limits on their tickets to September 1 next. Full information furnished by writing to Z. C. Thornton. County Superintendent, 502 Youngerman Bldg., Des Moines, Iowa. Where to Locate? WHY, IN THE TERRITORY TRAVERSED BY THE Louisville AND Nashville Railroad. Great Central Southern Trunk Line, -IN- Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi Florida, -WHERE- Farmers, Fruit Growers, Stock Raisers, Manufacturers, Investors, Spectators, and Money Lenders will find the greatest chances in the United States to make "big money" by the reason of the big abundance and cheapness of Land and Farms, Timber and Stone, Iron and Coal, Labor—Everything! Free sites, financial assistance, and freedom from taxation for the manu- factor. Lands and farms at $1.00 per acre and upwards, and 50,000 acres in West Florida that can be taken gratis under the U. S. Homestead laws. Stock raising in the Gulf Coast District will make enormous profits. Half fare excursions the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Let us know what you want, and we will tell you where and how to get it—but don't delay, as the country is filling up rapidly. Printed matter, maps and all information free. Address. R. J. WEMYSS, General Immigration and Industrial Agt LOUISVILLE. KY. New Fast Schedule to Denver. The Colorado service of the Chicago & North-Western and Union Pacific Railways was changed on June 8. The famous Colorado Special, which has been leaving Chicago at 10:00 a.m. now leaves at 6:30 p.m. arriving at Omaha 7:00 a.m., Denver 8:00 p.m. Colorado Springs about 10:30 p.m. This enables passengers to leave Des Moines, Iowa at 10:00 p.m. The entire train will be run solid between Chicago and Denver, with through sleeper to Colorado Springs. East-bound the train will be known as the "Chicago Special," and will leave Denver 1:00 p.m., Omaha 3:45 a.m., arriving in Chicago at 4:00 p.m. Accommodations are provided for all classes of passengers, the equipment including free reclining chairs, dining cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing-rooms sleepers and day coaches. The entire service to be as nearly perfect as modern and skillful railway management can make it. A second daily train for Colorado points leaves Des Moines, Iowa at 8:45 a.m. at striving at Denver the next morning. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney-at-Law. Practice in all the Courts in Iowa. Real Estate and Probate a Specialty... ROOM 405 IOWA PHONE MARQUARDT BLOCK. 899. ROOM 405 IOWA PHONE MARQUARDT BLOCK 899. 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 unit to endure a soldier's life. Bellan Doctoren himself. The Sultan of Turkey is devoted to the study of chemistry and has given good descriptions of the study of medicine a study which he took up because of fear that his life was in danger from poison. He now bows his own arms as long as they are of a kind. ```markdown ``` Sold at all drug stores. 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It combines great speed with light running and silence, sewing three yards of goods while other machines are 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 goal. Do not be satisfied without first giving the a trial. If your dealer does not handle them send for catalogue. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Local Office: 312 Locust St. Des Moines. IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO. 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 Jet., Colo. and Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah at less than one fare for the round trip. On dates other than those mentioned above during June, July, August and from September 11 to 15, inclusive, rates will be one fare plus $2.00. Final return limit Oct. 31. Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent 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. 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: Pooria to Farmington, inclusive. $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1902. Rate for above occasions Pooria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER. BEFORE USING. 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E.—Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock: Epworth League at 7 p. m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10:30 a. m.; Sunday school 9:30 p.m., Mr. M. E. Houston. Superintendent: Young People's meeting 7 p. m., preaching 8:00 p.m. Burn's M. E.—East Second and Des Moines street.—Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 4 p. m. Sunday School at 12:30. Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 8 p.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor, 920 Des Moines street. T barnaclec Baptist Church Mission -Situated over 606 East Locust street. Preaching 11 m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; preaching 8 p.m. Rev. J. R. Winshur, pastor SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 8. A. F. A. M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall, No. 8. A. F. A. M.-Meetsard, W. M. T. S. Ruff, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meets second and fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall, Fred Jackson, M. G.; G. H. Cloogett, Secret. Naomi Court, No. 3-meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Schard, matron, Mrs. Fred Jackson, secret. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4-meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. H. A. W. Schard, matron, Mrs. Georgia Midget secretary. Charity Lodge, No. 302, G. U. O. of O. F.-Meets month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets, D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown P. S. 339, of 309, G. U. O. of F.-Convenes the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at 8 o'clock, Mrs. Bakey, M. N. G. M., G. L. Williams, M. G.-Meets month at Victoria Lodge-meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Teuth and Victoria Lodge-meets every Good. Proctor, Mrs. deJohnson, Secretary. AMERICA'S BEST Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican. 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Dear Sirs:— your kindness in which you have c and the products of your mill, cannot be given to Falcon Flour, an which come from the best home p can recommend Falcon Flour and also. The supper that was prep was most highly appreciated by us the mill. It was the most delici much praise cannot be given to should be every house-keepers and best of flour and breakfast for best, because Falcon brands are stronize our home industry. I an the cleanest and neatest I have eve of foods and flour without any fear ever produced. I appreciate your kindness in amable to recommend the products. Too much praise cannot be given foods and brands which come from I am glad that I can recommend are prepared by them also. The club of ladies was most highly things were made in the mill. It ate in my life. Too much praise made by them. It should be purest, the cleanest and best of feel assure it is the best, because it should not fail to patronize our house that your mill is the cleanest and use Falcon brands of foods and flowers wholesome and purest ever produced. Shannon & Mott Co. LOW RATE EXCELLENCE Northern To the north summer. Just write at once for particular Chas. The Standard of The average woman cannot machines, so far as the concerned, but she can all THE ESSENTIAL MACHINE ARE MO I appreciate your kindness in which you have of feeling that I am 'able to recommend the products of your mill. am able to recommend the products of your mill. Too much praise cannot be given to Falcon Flour, and other prepared foods and brands which come from the best home productive mill. I am glad that I can recommend Falcon Flour and other things that are prepared by them also. The supper that was prepared by them for a club of ladies was most highly appreciated by us all, as some of the things were made in the mill. It was the most delicious food I ever ate in my life. Too much praise cannot be given to Falcon products made by them. It should be every house-keepers duty to use the purest, the cleanest and best of flour and breakfast foods made, and to feel assure it is the best, because Falcon brands are the best and we should not fall to patronize our home industry. I am glad I can say that your mill is the cleanest and neatest I have ever seen, and I can use Falcon brands of foods and flour without any fear of it not being wholesome and purest ever produced. Mott Co. Des Moines DATE EXCURSION VIA Southern Pacific the northwest during the summer. Just what you wan e for particulars, CHAS. S. FEE, Gen. P. St. Standard of Excellence The woman cannot discriminate just so far as their mechanical con- but she can always wisely judge. ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A MINE ARE MOST PERFECTLY C LOW RATE EXCURSIONS VIA Northern Pacific To the northwest during the summer. Just what you want. Write at once for particulars, CHAS. S. FEE, Gen. Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minn. The Standard of Excellence. 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 THE SINGER MACHINE CO. MACHINES SINGER WORK IS A This is why Singer Mach all over the world, make reliable guarantee of pen THE SINGER MA OFFICES IN EVERY Local Office: 706 Wainu WORK IS ALWAYS GOOD By Singer Machines maintain their world, making the Singer true guarantee of perfection. . . . SINGER MANUFACTUR AGES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WOR 706 Wainut Street Des M 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. . . . . . . . . . OFFICES IN EVERY CITY IN THE WORLD. Local Office: 706 Wainut Street Des Moines, Iowa KNOWS THAT 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 A. M. E. BETHEL CHURCH KEOKU, IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondiau Streets, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D. Residence 1318 Fulton Street. Services Preaching 10:30 a m and 7:30 p m. Class 10:30 a.m. school 2:30 p.m. Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Friday 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services. straightine air Straight. R DRESSING. URBIDUS CHEMICALS. PERFECTLY HARNERLS. AFTER USING Month's Treatment. If your d you, or we will mail it to any ation address 1333-1335 E. Franklin St., Rich ATION. WRITE AT ONCE FOR Shannon & Mott Co., SIMPLICITY so it can be easily adjusted, and won't out of order. SPEED — so that it will do the most work with the least effort. EVERYBODY Des Moines, Iowa, May 26, 1902. Dear Sirs:— less in which you have of feeling that I products of your mill. given to Faleon Flour, and other prepared from the best home productive mill, nend Faleon Flour and other things that the supper that was prepared by them for highly appreciated by us all, as some of the it was the most delicious food I ever se cannot be be given to Faleon products be every house-keepers duty to use the if flour and breakfast foods made, and to use Faleon brands are the best and we home industry. I am glad I can say st and neatest I have ever seen, and I can flour without any fear of it not being produced. Mrs. A. M. RIVERS. 1205 16th street CO. Des Moines, Iowa. CURSIONS VIA Burn Pacific Northwest during the must what you want. Miculars, Ass. S. FEE, Gen. Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minn. of Excellence cannot discriminate justly between their mechanical construction is in always wisely judge their work. QUALITIES OF A FAMILY SEWING- MOST PERFECTLY COMBINED IN . . . ALWAYS GOOD WORK. achines maintain their supremacy making the Singer trade-mark a perfection. MANUFACTURING Co. VERY CITY IN THE WORLD. Inut Street Des Moines, Iowa. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE Patents Trade Marks DESIGNS Copyrights & Antone sending a sketch and description may quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an invention is probably patentable or communications strictly conditional. Landbook on Patents sent free. Oldest agency for securing patent vs. special notes, taken through Muon & Co. receive Scientific American A handpicked illustrated weekly. Largest of the weekly publications, four years, four months. $1. Sold by new newspapers. MUNN & Co 631 Broadway, New York Branch Office, 4 F. St., Washington, D. C. A. C. AFTER USING. treatment. If your druggist does we will mail it to any address, se dress 15 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS STABILITY — so that it will wear the longest with the lost repairs. STYLE— so that it will be enamement to the horses.