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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. Historical Room IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOUCST. ROOM 403 MARGARITT BLOCK, IOWA PHONE 809. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PRO- TECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIPI UNITED SHAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year. $16.90 Three mails. $18.00 Three months. $5.00 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post, fax, order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTAND Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Leo Welker of Colfax spent the glorious 4th in the city. Joseph Watters spent the 4th at Marshalltown, his former home. The Grand Lodge of G. U. O. O. F. meets in Ft. Madison next week, 15th to 17th. The people who have said that we were going to have a cool summer are rather scarce now. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. Mr. J. W. Lewis of Indianapolis Ind., an ex-typo of the Freeman visited our office this week. John Bell has accepted a position with Lederer Strauss Co., the wholesale millinery dealer. As the editor and business manager are out of the city there may be some errors, if so you will know the reason. W. R. Frazier was forced to take several days vacation last week on account of sickness. He has resumed work again. 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. ROV, Prop. Mr. Rollen Weeks gave a dinner party last Friday in honor of the Misses Finleys of Oskaloosa, who spent several days in our city last week. BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICAN YEOMEN. Pionic at Arnold's Park July 15th. Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul special train leaves Uion Station 4:10 a. m. Round trip fare only $2 00. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and re- freshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. The Messrs. S. J. Brown, J. C. Parks and James Dixon composed the trio that enjoyed the 4th together; however one of them was captured by a fair maiden before the day had ended. Mrs. Geo. Dunn left last Friday foi Reedsville, N. C., where she will spend the summer visiting her relatives and friends. This is the first time she has been home for seven years. Misses Effie and Bertha Finley of Oskaloosa, who have been visiting in our city since Thursday of last week returned home Monday evening. They had a very pleasant visit and were sorry they could stay longer. Perhaps they were not the only ones sorry to see them leave so soon. A number of our subscribers are returning the card we sent out enclosing 50 cents to be credited on their subscription. We thank those who have remitted, and urge all the others to do the same, as money is an essential element in any business. Miss Gertrude Hyde gave a party Monday night, Ethel Howarth assisted in receiving the guests. The Misses Hannah and Grace Lewis were at the frappe bowl. It was one of the enjoyable occasions of the summer. More than 20 young people were present to to spend the evening. Refreshments were served which concluded the pleasures of the evening. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1000. Iowa phone 649. GOOD LIVERY IN CONNECTION. Residence 168 Woodland Mutual 1005 We received the following invitation this week: "Mr. Charles Lynn Wickes and Miss Elizabeth Neil Dickens request the pleasure of your presence at teeir marriage, July 17, 1902, at 8 o'clock, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. George K. Jones, No. 17 East Maple street, Denver, Colorado." Miss Dickens was a resident of our city for several months, and she made many friends while here who will all be pleased to hear of her engagement, and wish her joy and happiness during her married life. Rev. T. T. Ward of Centerville was in the city this week, in the interest of the celebration that will be given in that city on the 2nd of August. When in Burlington, Iowa, call at The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool, billiards, barber shop and bath rooms No. 315 Front street. Good accommodations to all. F. MARTIN Proprietor. St. Paul A. M. E. church Sunday from a spiritual view enjoyed the greatest day this year. A large congregation was out both morning and evening. After the sermon in the morning the pastor received into the church five representatives of the Lamb, and all were assigned to class No. 5. Bro. Harrison Gould leader. Bro. Shepard's class continues to lead in class precentage, followed closely by class No. 2, Sister Steward leader. All of the classes are doing grandly. Sunday is the last quarterly meeting for this day. Rev. Jno. W. Malone, P. E., will have charge of the services all day. Rev. Miss Willett, sister of the Rev. Willett of Keokuk, is in the city and will speak at one service Sunday. COUNCIL CELEBRATES FOURTH. The local Afro-American Council celebrated the 4th of July with a patriotic program, which was rendered at the St. Paul A. M. E. church, Friday evening, to an audience which was appreciative though small. The meeting was presided over by Atty. S. Joe Brown, who called the house to order, stated the object of the meeting and announced as the opening number the national song, "America" in which all joined with patriotic enthusiasm. The invocation was pronounced by the Rev. H. S. Graves, after which the Declaration of Independence was read by Mrs. John McClain; Mr W. H. Warickes sang a solo, after which the address was delivered by Atty. Geo. I. Holt. Mr. Holt took for his subject, "The Negro and His Relation to the 4th of July," and his subject showed much thought and careful preparation: his central idea being that as Attucks was the leader of the Boston massacre, which precipitated the Revolutionary war and led up to the Declaration of Independence. The American Negro in the person of Attucks was the forerunner of the Declaration, whose promulgation is celebrated on the 4th of July. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing, Renting-Tires & Sundries. 823 GRAND AVENUE. M. W. UNITED GRAND LODGE, A. F. & A. M. (Special to the BYSTANDER) Keokuk, July 8.—The Fifteenth annual session of the M. W. United Grand Lodge convened in the hall of Uunion lodge, Grand Master in the East, with the other Grand officers in their stations. After going through the sacred part of their ceremonies the Grand Master declared the fifteenth session open. Grand Master Brown delivered his annual address at the morning session, which was very interesting. The appointment of the various committees concluded the morning session. In the afternoon the report from the committee on foreign correspondence, with the report of the other grand officers was the principle business of the session. An invitation from Union lodge, the ladies of Margret Ann and Brint Courts and the good citizens to attend a reception and banquet in their honor, at Rand Park was enjoyed until a late hour. (Continued next week.) Miss Celestine Brown has leased the entire building, 405 and 407 Fifth avenue South, and has open the "Creole Kitchen," boarding-house style meals 25 cents. Short orders served. First-class furnished rooms in connection. Minneapolis, Minn. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 11, 1902. The Chtcago Conservator has changed hands again, Frank W. Rollins is now editor and propietor, having assumed charge on the 28 ult. It is said that he is a good writer and is very wealthy. Chicago is the best city in America for a colored newspaper, and as the Conservator has passed the score mark by several years, it is in a position to remain the premier paper of Illinois. D. R. Wilkins made several changes since he has been in charge, and certainly Mr. Rollins has made no mistake in retaining Mr. Wilkins as manager, for he is a versatile writer and a good newspaper man. The BYSTANDER extends greetings and wish you continued success. BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION. The Iowa Baptist Sunday School Convention held its 18th annual session with the S. S. of the Seventh Street Baptist church of Keokuk. The following officers were elected: President, Rev. S. Bates; Vice President, Miss Wilkinson of Keokuk; Sec. Mrs. H. Winfrey; Treas. Mrs. J. D. Underwood; Cor. Secretary, Miss Eva Bates. Two other ladies were elected as members of the executive board whose names I regret to be enable to recall. The delegation was not large but the interest was very good, and plans formulated for the enlargement of the work. Steps were taken looking toward the establishment of a normal institute for the benefit of all the S. S. teachers, annual sessions of which will be held in connection with the convention. A course of study has been outlined and instructors provided for the courses. The convention decided to raise sufficient money in its next session to pay some African missionary one month's salary. As heretofore but little money has been raised for foreign missions; it is hoped that this plan will stimulate the interest that much more may be done hereafter. A board of Foreign and Home missions was appointed, consisting of the following: T. L. Griffith, W. T. Nickerson, J. O. R. Winbush, C. H. Menderhall, M. J. Burton; J. D. Underwood, J. A. Cruisshor. The Sunday School at Colfax, Rev. D. Phelps pastor, contributed the largest sum of money, and carried off the beautiful convention banner for one year. The convention donated $25.00 to the Seventh Street church of Keokuk. The delegates will not soon forget the kindly entertainment given them by the people of Keokuk, and the pleasant session of the convention. T. L. GRIFFITH. Cat Was Only Drunk A pastry cook in the Avenue Gambetta, Paris, who was troubled with rats, borrowed a large Angora cat and left it in his shop while he went upstairs to dinner. An hour later he heard terrible cries proceeding from below, and on going down found the cat bounding up and down in a most peculiar manner. Thinking the animal mazé, he called in a policeman, who shot it with his revolver. A veterinary surgeon who examined the body stated, however, that the cat was not mad, but drunk, having consumed a large dish of sweet "babas" steeped in rum—London Express. He Collects Antique Statuary. Stanford White is one of the largest collectors of antique statuary in America. Not only is his house in Grammar park, New York, a veritable museum of Greek and Roman art, but the lawn is now filled to overflowing with other examples. Odd Names in Virginia One county of West Virginia has among its political subdivisions the Slab Fork, the Marsh Fork, the Shady Spring, the Clear Fork and the Trap Hill districts. Another has the Pipe Stem and the Jumping Branch districts. Oner Japanese System At the birth of a Japanese baby tree is planted that must remain untouched until the marriage of the child. When the nuptial hour arrives the tree is cut down and the wood is transformed into furniture. A Word to the Public... I beg to inform you that the undersigned has purchased the business located at 220 West Court avenue, ths city, and will hereafter conduct a saloon, handling on.y 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 MUSCATINE NEWS. Rev. P. P. Taylor spent the past week in Clinton, returning Monday and bringing his family with him who will visit awhile. Edward Groomes has returned from his visit to Chicago. Mrs. Mable White nee Appleton of Chicago is in the city visiting friends. Mrs. Michel White Lee Appleton of Chicago is in the city visiting friends. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lamb are reported much better, they having been quite sick. Charles R. Lee of Duxton spent the fourth in this city visiting friends and relatives. He returned Thursday accompanied by his sister Daisy. The trustees will give a social at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening. Mrs. Edward Balnes and son are on the sick list. Mrs. Maria Erwin an old and respect ed citizen passed away about 3:30 Tuesday afternoon, old age being cause of death. She was a good christian, but of late years had been unable to attend services being totally blind. She leaves an aged husband to mourn her death and host of friends. Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Schultz (White) will entertain a number of our musical young ladies and gentlemen at their home at the edge of town on Tuesday evening. A pleasant time is anticipated. Several young men will entertain their lady friends at a "Batchelor's" picnic dinner Thursday afternoon at Weed Park, Mesdames Ousley and White will act as chaperones. The Sunday School picnic that was to be held the 4th., will be held the 17th. 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 and an Tourist Sleepers, Dining Cars, Seenic Route. Apply to agents Chscargo & North-Western R'y. DAVENPORT Last Sunday was rally Sunday at Bethel A. M. E. churh. The meetings were well attended, and the solicitors responded well. A neat sum was collected. Mrs. P. P. Taylor and daughters of Clinton were visitors in Davenport Monday. Last Tuesday there was a meeting of young Misses at the residence of Mrs. Richerson for the purpose of organizing an Equal Standard Club After the organization of the club and the officers elected, light refreshments were served, and the afternoon was spent very pleasantly. The Odd Fellows are arranging for a trolly party, to be given Friday, July 11, at Watch Tower. Mr Henry McGaw, Jr. who sprained his ankle, while playing baseball, is able to be around again. Miss Mable Hill is visiting friends in Galesburg, Ill. CLINTON ITEMS The 4th. of July is now a thing of the past in Clinton, the monster celebration which had been heralded for several weeks past to take place has taken its place in history, the day was all that could be asked. The streets were crowded with an endless throng intent on seeing the sights from early down until late at night. Rev. Russell has returned from a trip through Iowa. Miss Eve L. Brown returned to her duties in Chicago Monday after several days visit with relatives and friends. Rev. P. P. Tador occupied the pulpit of the A. M. E. church Sunday night. Rev. W. A. Soarcy left Tuesday morning for Keokuk as representative to the Grand Lodge of Masons for Clinton Lodge number twenty-one. B. F. Cooper of Buxton arrived in Clinton Saturday in response to a summons on account of the illness of his father Frank Cooper who at last report was some better. Rev. P. P. Taylor left Monday for Muscatine accompanied by his wife and three daughters who will visit with him indefinitely. The last quarterly meeting of the year will be held July 27th. NEWS FROM BUXTON Yes, we celebrated the glorious Fourth. Our little city was filled with people; all come together for one common purpose, to celebrate the nation's anniversary. While Soden Watkins or Tommy Carr did not climb the greasy pole, because there wasn't any to climb. Neither did Jas Shepherd and A. Fortune run the fat man's race, as it wasn't called, but any way Muchakinock came over and brought her ball nine; they locked horns with Buxton and when the game was finished "Much" had won it. This is the second time Muchakinock has beat Buxton this season. The Buxton boys are not onto those gigantic curves "Much's" pitcher throws, and those "Much" boys knocks a ball outrageous. We had splendid fireworks in the evening at the park. Peter Barkay and sister Miss Anna and Miss Iona Sanford of Oksaloza spent the Fourth in Buxton; the two ladies remaining over for a short visit. The Grand Lodge of Knights and Daughters of Tabor will meet here Tuesday, July 10, in Grand session. Mrs Gertie Fielding died here Saturday evening. The cause of her death was paralysis. ALBIA NOTES. Messrs. Burt Jones and H. Pavenport spent the 4th of July in Ottumwa. The Daughters of Tabor gave a social at the Masonic hall Saturday evening. Messrs. Wallace Davis, Roy Grayson, Misses May Davis, Nellie Grayson and Bessie Davis spent the 4th of July in Garden Grove. Mrs. G. A. Davis entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs H. Snoddy, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler* Mrs. E. Grayson, Mrs. Lon Jones, Mr. and Mrs. U. S. Jones, Mr. E. L. Franklin, Rev. Ed G. Jackson, Mrs. F. Ward and Miss Maisy Snoddy and Mr. Warn Mines. A very nice rapat was had. Mr. John Thomas spent the 4th in Chariton. Messrs. Mack, Warn Mines and L. E. Franklin spent the 4th in Ottumwa. Misses Florence Logan and Mattie Boman spent the 4th in Ottumwa. DR. A. G. EDWARDS Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 46 Mile's Drug Store Over 764 West Ninth Street. FORT MADISON NOTES. Mrs. H. B. Winfrey, Miss Merle Bassfield, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Underwood have returned from the Sunday School convention. They report it the most profitable one held in years. On the evening of June 25th Harry Yeiser celebrated the sixteenth anniversary of his advent into the world. A large number of his young associate gathered at the pleasant home of his parents, to assist in making a merry Public... that the undersigned has admitted at 220 West Court avenue, conduct a saloon, handling diskies and imported and do- experience as a Negro busi- specially to the Afro-Americans their patronage and support. that I shall conduct an honest and in no sense a gambling to question your views as to the of saloons, I simply state a that thousands of dollars of supporting them without any indulging richer; that money merger of the race, in any legal, just so much added to the of the country. advance for any courtesies or Subscribe myself Yours Truly, VICTOR B. WALKER. event. They spent the time in parlor games and feasting; departing they voted it a memorable occasion and left several tokens of their esteem for Harry. Mr. Fred Wintrefrey has taken up his permanent abode in the city. He declares the social circle here too enticing to eave. A son came to brighten the name of Mr. and Hally Woods. Among the visitors are Mr. "Dink" Price of Detroit, Mrs. Price of La Grange, and Vergie Blades of Kansas City. Mrs. Lottie Carter is in Rock Island, Ill., visiting her husband. Little Luella Hall is also visiting her aunt at Moline Mr. Geo. Yeiser and sons, George and Harry were visitors at the convention at Keokuk. The citizens are making ready for the Grand Lodge of the G. U. O. O. F. the 15 to 16, when they expect an over-running of the city. The Second Baptist church will add some external ornamentation to their little edifice this summer. Mr. Chas, Henry of Moline is expected home this week. (This Week's Item.) The citizens are very busy at this season, everybody is employed at good wages and a feel of good cheer prevails, and as evidence of prosperity many of our home owners are repairing and improving their property. The Ladies' Missionary Circle of the Baptist church held a very successful meeting at the comfortable home of Mrs. Wintrey Monday night, refreshments were served and a lighted lawn added attractiveness to the occasion. Rev. Joseph Underwood preached his farewell sermon last Sunday night to a large congregation. Pastor and people have labored together with marked earnestness and as a result the spiritual and material interests of Zion church have been advanced. This field offers a very promising opportunity for some intelligent aggressive and progressive pastor. Miss Woods, niece of Mr. and Mrs. John Ma. heena is a guest in the city. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Blades and Miss Ina Price took the fourth at Burlington and Mrs. Harper and Wille are visiting at New Boston going by way of Keokuk to spend the fourth. Little baby Henry was quite sick a couple of days this week. Mr. Parker of Rock Island is a guest at the home of Rev. and Mrs. McClallan. Miss Lacille McClanl spent a few days in Burlington last week. Ft. Madison will put on her gala day dress next week during the District Grand Lodge meeting of the G. U. O. O. F. and will be a good place to visit so come on without number. KEOKUK NOTES (Last Week.) The eighteenth annual session of the Iowa Baptist Sunday School convention met in the Seventh Street Baptist church last week. There was a large delegation, and in spite of the disagreeable weather the sessions were well attended. As a result of $unday's services the convention turned over to the church $25.00. Monday evening the church gave a reception for the delegates who remained over Sunday. Mr. W. W. Fields, secretary of the Letter Carriers association of Keokuk, had the honor of being entertained by the letter carriers of Quincy, Ill., on June 24. After greetings from over 15 carriers, he was escorted through the P. O. building, from there to the New Comb hotel, thence throughout the entire city, visiting all points of interest. All in all Mr. Field reports a glorious time. At Matins Sunday, St. Peter's day, the Rev. Mr. Will's baptised two children and Tuesday, St. John's day one adult. Union Lodge No. 1 is making preparation for the entertainment of the Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., which convenes here next week. (This Week's Items.) The Progressive Social Club met with Miss Ella Draine, Tuesday evening, after the regular business a short programme was rendered consisting of two solos, one by Miss Rita Kendrek and one by Miss Daisy Ware, a selection by the clubs' quartet, a humourous paper by Mr. Willet and three instrumental selection by Mrs Miss Ella Draine, piano, Mr. F. D. Fields, violin and W. W. Fields, cornet. During the interval between the business and the programme Miss Draine served lemon ice. Mrs. Woods and Mr. Arthur Jones of Des Moines and Mrs. Hampton of Red Oak are in the city visiting att the home of Mrs, Jennie Harris. Miss Alice Morton of Des Moines is visiting Mrs Georgie Williams. Miss Hattie Owens entertained at whist Friday afternoon in honor of her sister, Mrs. Starnes from St. Joseph, Misses Geneva and Ella Harris entertained Miss Alice Morton and Mr Arthur Jones the evening of July the fourth. Cards and music were the past times of he evening. St. Mary's Parish Aid Society met with Mrs. Steele the first Friday in this month, it was their semi-annual election. The following officers were elected; Mrs. Steele, President; Mrs. A. Buckney, Vice-President; Miss Tisha Fields, Secretary; Miss Rita Kendrick, Assistant Secretary; Mrs. H. Teebau, Treasurer Miss Rosa Leepee who has been ill for the past week is improving rapidly. No. 5 Miss Cora Crutchfield, who has been ill with the typhoid fever is able to be out Our baseball team, the Otumwa Brown, played a game of ball With one of the best white teams of the city Sunday which resulted in a score in favor of the Brown's. The Y. L. I. C. met with Miss Mattle Bates Tuesday evening. The Art Club met with Mrs. William Downey Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. L. Gordon returned Saturday from Muscatine, where he officiated at the wedding of a prominent young couple of that city. Rev. Gordon reports a very pleasant time while he was in their city. Miss Jessie Williams and Miss Mabel Harris completed the grade schools of this city last Friday evening and will enter the High School in September. (This Week) Miss Andy of Buxton is visiting with friends in this city. There will be a public installation of officers of the K. of P. Lodge No.1, at the Twrner hall Thursday evening, July 5. Sunday July 6 will be people's day at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Nellie Fullenwider is on the sick list. Rev Gordon met with the young men Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing a Young men's club. OSCEOLA BUDGETARIAN Mr. James Williams entertained Rev. Geo. H. Wade and family at dinner last Thursday. Mrs. L. Lankford of Des Moines and Mr. Jessie Lankford and Prince Moore were Ouseola visitors the 4th. Mr. Fred Lankford came home to spend the 4th. The lecture of Rev. Wade to be delivered at Cleveland is Two Nations Under One Flag and not five nations as you made us say last week. Mr. Roy Bryant in the absence of the manager and proprietor of a large enterprise is intrust of the establishment with a number of men under him all of whom are white. All of the money passes into Roy's hand, don't tell me that a Negro will not be respected and trusted when he is a man of principle and character. Miss Eilee Wade is here for a short visit with her parents. Mr. Samuel Bryant has been on the sick list, but is up and about again. Rev. Wade has been requested to preach on sabbath observance on the sanctity of the sabbath and will do so in the near future. MT PLEASANT NEWS Mrs. R. Anderson and children have returned from Des Moines. Misses Mason and Helen Thomas game from Evanston, Ill., last week to spend the summer. Misses Susie Foster and Anna Parklea were in Utumwa last week. Mr. O. Folks of Burlington was the guest of Miss McCracken Sunday. Mrs. O. Tansil and daughter have returned to Muchainock. Miss Oneida Hedge celebrated her twentieth anniversary the 8th of July. The friends of Miss Maude Arbuckle pleasantly surprised her July 2nd at her home West of the city. A jubilee concert was given Thursday night at the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the pastor J. W. Fidler of Chicago who came Saturday night for a few days visit. Messrs Dortch Burnaugh, Weeks Brown and Watson very royally entertained the I. K. S. club and other friends on the evening of July 4th at the beautiful home of the Misses Bartlett; an abundance of fire works was had after which light refreshments were served. At a late hour the guests departed feeling very grateful to the I. K. S. Miss Marie Nummlett left Thursday for St. Louis and other places in Missouri, Miss Rovic Hedge is able to be out again after a recent illness. Mr. Elias Berry does not improve very rapidly. ROCK ISLAND AND MOLINE. Mrs. Nora Helms entertained the ladies of the Tabernacle at her home in Rock Island Wednesday afternoon. The same evening she departed for Chicago to remain indefinitely. Mrs. Bradley of Moline is enjoying a delightful visit from her lady cousin from Kalamazoo Mich. Al. Houston of Rock Island went to Iowa City last Wednesday to see her mother who is very ill. Mrs. Wm. Moore entertained the ladies and friends of the Toussaint L'Ouverture Club at her home in Rock Island. After a short business session the club was tendered a reception from four till six. A dainty three course luncheon was served. A crowd of young ladies gave a dancing party last Tuesday evening at Turner Hall. Those present reports a delightful time. M. s. J. Busey of Moline has issued invitation to about one hundred of her friends for a reception Wednesday afternoon and evening. A crowd of young men designating themselves as "the strollers" gave a supper last Saturday evening for the benefit of the Baptist Church of Rock Island. The supper was as fine a one as we have ever seen served any place. Much praise has been given to the gentleman who did the cooking. An immense crowd favored the young men. The M. s. Jess Ritchie and sister of Molin have returned after attending the Sun School Convention in Chicago and ing friends. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines. July 9, 1908. Hobson, the first and one of the new surviving heroes of the Spanish American war, was awarded the Midland Chauqua season of 1902. Despite the unfavorable weather conditions, there was a large crowd in attendance, while the program, which contains many big attractions, on Monday, July 14, Miss Ellen M. Stone, the missionary who was captured by turkish brigands, was awarded the Marrero Tatt comes on July 18 and Judge McVey has announced that he is not ready to announce his decision in the test suit brought on the Griswold building and loan law to assert whether or not its provisions applying to non-resident corporations transacting business in the state are walling off the right to sue. Marshall Mullan had expressed a desire to be heard in behalf of the state and that he has decided to set aside the recent submission of the case and to order a retrial. This is the case in which the state has imposed a Cooperative Mutual Home Association of Kansas City, sought release by habeas corpus. He was arrested on the charge of soliciting a building and loan association contract for a company that had not complied with the law, requiring the deposit of real estate mortgages, etc., with the state auditor. In his application for a writ he claims that the law is unconstitutional for the reason that it is an attempt to impose unreasonable business and for the further reason that the requirements made by the law amount to a prohibition. The committee on arrangements for the entertainment of the republican state convention July 30 has decided to put the picture of President Roosevelt in the badge to be presented to delegates and others at the convention. On July 7, 8, 10, 12, 14 and 16 a rate of one and one-third, on the certificate plan will be granted on all rallies held in the state. Humans will mules on account of Midland Chauautaua, Des Moines, good returning to and including July 23, when daily certified the secretary and joint agent. For full information to E. C. Grave, secretary, 118 Second street, Des Moines, or local agent. When Ringling Bros.' circus exhibits in Des Moines, Monday, July 14, the people of this vicinity will see not only the biggest and greatest arsenic exhibition ever given by these progressive managers, but they will also witness a change from beginning to end. Ringling Bros. have been remarkably successful this year in securing European novelties of a high order, and these new importations are as numerous as they are spectacular, a sensational character, including comedians and juggers for only one season, and they return to Europe at the close of the circus year. Among the new features are several trained animal acts of a kind, a sensational character, including comedians and juggers for other educated beasts. The show opened the season in Chicago, and the three weeks engagement there was successful beyond all precedent. The show inter Ocean, speaking of the performance, and the show they surpassed in magnitude and interest anything of the kind ever seen there. The exhibitions in Des Moines will be identically the same. This is a triple ring performance with over a hundred performers to say nothing of a colossal horse ballet—the newest and most brilliant display of its kind ever attempted. An augmented menagerie, with thirty elephants and a splendid specimen of a large old Roman hippodrome and a new street parade, are incidental features that will arouse local enthusiasm. Hon. John Cowie, chairman of the state board of control, has returned from Davenport, where he let the contracts for raising roofs on seven cottages and for placing slate roofs on the Soldiers' Orphanas Home. The bids for raising the roofs were too high to come under the appropriation made by the general assembly for this work, there being $27550 to do the work, furnish the roofs, and paint slate roofs. The contract was made to the Northern Building company of Davenport for $10,000, with the understanding that the state would do the necessary by detailing its carpenter's plans for painting roofs will be put on by C. G. Hipwell for $750, which leaves $2,000 for the purpose of furnishing. The Mutual telephone girl's strike is ended and the thirty-five young women have returned to work in the offices of that company, taking their duties to the advanced wages which they struck in the wages advanced, but the girl's union is fully recognized by the Mutual company. In addition, the strike on the electrical workers is ended and the union, also, is recognized. Both unions secure a contract for a year. Ping—"Are Mrs. De Style's entertainments very exclusive?" Pong—"Well, I should say so; she has just made application to have the conversation of her guests copyrighted." Iron bars in front of your kitchen windows and doors?" Shemster—"To prevent the escape of the cook." He—"Mrs. Wise seems to understand how to manage her husband pretty well." He him have her own way in everything." "Who is the hero of this piece?" asked the man who was coming out of the office and the manager thoughtfully replied. "Who is man who is putting up the money?" Willy (over his natural history)—"Papa, what species of animals in this country are becoming rapidly exotic," Buffaloes and naval heroes, my son. In the long run actors make money. "This poem would be good but for one thing," remarked the editor. "Wants that!" inquired the poet. "It will you share my humble lot! begged the satirist. "Yes; if there's a cottage on it," answered the creature. NEWS FROM THE HAWKEYE STATE BULLIES TACKLE WRONG MAN Boarded a Mississippi River Steamboat at Rock Island and Tried to Run It. But Mate Dan Breen Drew a Gun and Shot Both Men Dead. Davenport, July 11.—A shooting affray on the Diamond Joe liner Dubuque, running on the Mississippi between St. Louis and St. Paul yesterday resulted in the death of two patient Christopher Mackin and Son the Christopher Mackin who call themselves long haired medic men." The men boarded the boat at Rock Island, wearing sombreros, guns and bowles, and cursing the captain etc., the crew, ran up against Mate Dan Breen. The strangers wore marksmans' medals and are said to give shootings exhibitions, but the mate's gun was not used. The range they were down, the older man with a bullet through his body and another through his leg and the son with a bullet in the groin, which came out of his back on the other side. Both men met in hand before the man had been giving shootings exhibitions and selling medicines in Rock Island and took passage for McGregor. The bullying men led Mate Dan Breen to suggest that they take off their belts and leave their arms with the clerk. This request brought out the profane replies and motion toward their weapons that led the mate to draw and shoot. At the first shot the bigger man clapped his hand to his side. "Father, let up," he cried, "I'm shot." By this time the mate's bullets had found the older man, who fell to the desk with two bullet holes through him. Dan Brenen, the mate, was arrested, and Dan Brenen, the owner's jury and released after four hours' detention. He is an old river boy, and has a family living at Dubueau. FAVOR THE HOMESTEADERS. Judge Shiras Rules in Famous O'Brien County Land Case. Sioux City, July 9.—Decisions in the celebrated O'Brien county land cases have been received in Sioux City. They were handed down by Judge O. P. Shiras of the federal court and are in favor of the home-steaders. Twenty-five thousand acres of land are involved in the decision and about forty law suits affected. The court ordered that 56 18-100 miles of railroad in Iowa and was to get 100 sections of land from the government for every ten miles of road. The company got 500 sections of land, and the company six miles of road, which was refused stead of giving the land to the railroad the state deed it back to the government, which dedicated it to homestead purposes. The famous O'Brien county landers and persons who purchased the land from the old Sioux City and St. Paul road. The department of the interior at Washington some time ago ruled that these purchasers were enlisted in the war and that Sioux City reverses the interior department. DAVENPORT EATS HORSES. Three Hundred Old Hiccres are Slaughtered There. Davenport, July 9—On an average of three hundred broken down horses are killed and sold to Davenport people every year as prime roosts, steak, corned beef, and dried beef. On the skis of the horse, Davenport slaughter in charge of the German, who is an expert horse butcher, with years of experience at Berlin. Though he likes horse meat himself, preferring it to beef, he conducts his business under cover and with great justice against horse meat and certain state laws. Nearly all saloons and others operating cheap lunch counters serve horse sandwiches, weinerwursts, sausages, etc. Disabled horses are usually one of the horses butchers, average old horse that tough on that the meat along the back bone and the flank meat can be saved. Fort quarters are usually sold to rail contractors who have large bodies of men to board cheap. The meat for beef, is fed to hogs, and the bones and hides bring good prices. HE REFUSES TO TELL Nine-Year-Old Boy Now Lies Wounded Unto Death. Occone, July 6 - Stillwell Goodwin, aged 9 years, was shot by a playmate while practicing with a 22 caliber rifle that he fired the shot and will keep the secret if he lives. Should the wound prove fatal, he has promised that he will give the name of the slayer before he dies. The accident which resulted so tragically is a very sad one. Young Goodwin and several youthful companions were playing on the creek south of Occone, where they that they were hunting for game. One of the boys carelessly fired the gun, the bullet penetrating Goodwin's chest on the right side, passing clear through the backbone. The backbone was back on the backbone. The wounded lad is in a very critical condition, but still refuses to tell which boy it is that shot him, only agreeing to give the boy's name. He has decided that death is imminent. Girl Shot by Her Brother. Cedar Rapids, July 9.—An infant girl, aged four months, named Blazek, was fatally wounded, being shot in the head by her young brother, who was playing with a rifle. The gun was supposed not to be loaded. Cutting Affray at Centerville. Executive Council Refuses to Allow Claim for $25,000. Des Moines, July 10—The executive council yesterday voted to pay Captain J. S. Lothrop of Sioux City the sum $7,500 for services he has rendered the state in working up the Iowa civil war claim, which was recently paid by the government. This represents a little more than one-fourth of the amount which Captain Lothrop indicated he would be willing to consider a fair compensation. Yesterday morning he went before the council and submitted a claim for $25,102.93, which represents five and half one per cent of the entire claim paid by the government, and the council took the matter under consideration and after consultation decided that the bill was too high. It then reduced the figure to $7,500 by a unanimous vote and Captain was given a warrant on the state treasury bill, and the council decided it without demur, making the statement that the amount was all he expected to get out of the council. He would not state whether or not he might have recourse to the next general assembly to secure a larger amount of the bill, and that he will do so. The legislature originally referred the claim to the executive council with instructions to one members to allow a reasonable compensation, thereby practically refusing to fix the amount due Captain to the council. He succeeded in introducing before the last general assembly. HOSPITAL FOR DIPSOMANIACS. Board of Control Taking Steps to Comply With New Law Des Moines, July 10—The board of control has taken up the question of one establishment of a department for inebriates, inebriates and persons addicted to the excessive use of narcotics, in one or more of the state hospitals. Judge Robinson of the board said yesterday there has been numbness in the state, messing up persons in different parts of the state asking whether the board had located a hospital for inebriates, as provided by the state law, -y the last general assembly. The law went into effect on the 4th of July and the board at once began to obtain the opinions of superintendents and others as to the best place for the location of the hospital, or more than one if found necessary. Judge Robinson said the board hoped to announce in a public statement the department for inebriates would be established. As soon as the board reaches a decision the county authorities will be at once officially informed. Judging from the inquiries received at the office of the board of cgtrol, the new department will do a flourishing business. The department will maniacs, inebriates and persons addicted to the excessive use of morphine or other narcotics. They may be brought before the district court or judge of the county where they live for examination and commitment. The law says their examination and commitment statutes as now apply to the commitment of incorrigibles to the state industrial school. MRS. PIKE GIVEN LIBERTY. Not Enough Evidence to Connect Han With Shooting of Dike Her With shooting of Pike. Rockwell City, July 10—Mrs. Kate Grieber and son, Henry Grieber, had a heard from a friend that he had with intent to murder William Pike, husband and father. The testimony showed Pike had been drinking Sunday. He came home about 11 p. m. and went directly to bed and to sleep. When awkwardened upon being shot he tore the screen off the window and was taken to the hospital him outside fully dressed. The wound was made by a bullet of small size. Henry Grieber had a 22 rifle which was found between the mattress and springs of his bed. The family has had domestic jars. The justice found there was not evidence sufficient to prove that he had charged both. Pike was able to be present and testify. Both Pike and his wife are financially well fixed. WOMAN SHOOTS A MAN. A. H. Goodspeed of Atlantic Injured hy. Woman Atlantic, July 11.-A. H. Goodspeed was shot in the head near his room over the First National bank here yesterday by Mrs. Hunt. The woman was shot in the neck and chest, making a scap wound four inches long. It is not- considered serious. Mrs. Hunt gave herself up, saying she intended to kill him, and is sorry she did not succeed. Mrs. Hunt has been Goodspeed with him, and Goodspeed for some time. Another woman, Maud Moore, seen by her in company with Goodspeed, roused her jealousy and led to the act. She went to Goodspeed's room and got his revolver, then went back and waited for him, pick up the gun, and marvelled, which resulted in the shooting. FRED JOHNSON KILLED. Coroner's Jury Holds He Was Kicked to Death by Carl Hector Avoca, July 10—in a brawl in John Carson's sainton Fred Johnson was killed by Carl rector. A post mortem examination was made by Dr. Emmanuel Hector. The brain was found at the base of the brain that caused death. In the absence of the coroner, Justice J. T. Hazen held an inquest. The evidence showed that Carson was shot and then kicked him. The verdict of the jury was that Johnson came to his death by blows on the head and kicks on the neck. The Hector. Hector was committed to jail. TWELVE PERSONS POISONED. One Woman Dies From the Effect of the Poison Traer, July 11.—At a party held between here and hagland a boozen persons were poisoned, and Mrs. J. C. Onstett met her death. All the family were taken into custody during the night, but recovered, save in the case of Mrs. Onstett. Physicians were called, but gave her no relief. The people ate ice cream and the poison was in the marshock of the latter were ill, it is supposed that the poison was in the beef. Nearly Every Bone Broken. Manchester, July 5.—A terrible accident occurred at the electric light plant here by which New Bauer, the 12-year-old nephew of the manager, E.W. Hoag, met death. The boy was playing about the shifting and in some manner his clothing was caught in a belt. He was whirled about the shaft with terrific force. Nearly every his uncle, who was attracted by the noise of his body pounding on the floor, could stop the machinery. The boy was an orphan his father and his uncle saving a yellow fever in BLOW FOR MULCT LAW. "Owner" Held to Be Owner of Saloon, Not of Building. Sioux City, July 8—Judge Wakefield of the district court rendered a decision here yesterday is of the utmost importance in the interpretation of the Iowa mulct law, known as the Martin law. Judge Wakefield held the term "owner," heretofore understood as meaning the owner of the Saloon. The actual owner of the Saloon was operated, applied to the actual owner of the saloon. The method of procedure in fighting alleged violations of the provisions of the Martin law has been to secure an injunction. This enjoined the owner of the building and subject of the court of case of its violation. In Sloux City one of the most vigorous anti-saloon fights in the history of the state is being waged by the anti-saloon league. In the injunction proceedings brought by Mel Powers, the league conceded for the old interpretation of the law. Under this new interpretation, the saloon keeper can file a bond and by the payment of $35 can secure an abatement of the injunction. The judge, by carrying the supreme court for final interpretation. If the decision of the lower court is upheld, it will make procedure against saloons difficult, as by a change in name the saloon keeper can render himself free from the penalty, and thus uphold the same by fake sales. It virtually destroys the effect of the low mulet law. IOWA IS COVERED WITH WIRES. Six Hundred Telegraph and Telephone Companies Report for Tax. Des Moines, July 8—Harry Norris, clerk in the office of the state auditor, has turned over to the executive council more than 600 reports of telephone and telegraph companies which have been received the past three months. Last year the council had to wrestle with 287 of these reports and practically every company or individual doing business in telephoning and telegraphing. But this year more than 600 reports have been received. This includes dozens of private lines with less than a dozen phones in use. It includes all of the so-called farm telephone systems, including those of the barb wire lines, the number of offices in use, the number of poles, the number of 'phones and other statistical information will all be considered. The members of the council will go over the reports at their leisure this week and on next Monday they will be ready to hear any persons who may be interested in the council in regard to the assessments. There has been much less reluctance on the part of the owners of small telephone systems to make reports and to report to them. There will be but little expense, the assessment being small on private lines. The council will be busy with this until the time for considering the express reports and railroad inquiries. SHOT WHILE HE SLEPT. Calhoun County Farmer Victim of an Unknown Assassin. Fonda, July 8—W. A. Pike, a substantial farmer who lives south of town in Calthon county, was brought to the hospital by a cheek. He will live. He says that he retired at about 10 o'clock in the evening and knew nothing from that time until he awoke and found him sitting in the bedroom window. He was checking and spitting blood and upon becoming fully awakened sucked a bullet from the roof of his mouth and it spit it into his mouth. He just below the eye and the bullet came out in the roof of his mouth. His face was powder stained, indicating that the weapon was held close to his face. He was placed under arrest charged with an attempt to kill the husband and father. They were taken to Rockwell City, where the preliminary hearing did not hear the shot fired. WIRES CAUSED DEATH. Charles Klotz, a Fort Cadge Lineman, Instantly Killed. Ft. Dodge, July 9.—Charles Klotz, lineman for the Fort Dodge Light and Power company, was electricated while at work on a pole twenty feet above the ground. The wires were crossed and Klotz grasped a charged wire that was connected volts through his body. Death was instantaneous. The power was turned off immediately, but life was extinct. The body hung in wires for fifteen minutes before it could be taken down. Klotz had only been in the employ of the company two months. He leaves the company after the injury has returned a verdict that deceased met death by contact with a live wire. FORTUNE FOUND IN JARS Nine Thousand Dollars in Gold and Paper Money Bradyville, July 11.—Several jars containing over $9,000 in gold and paper money were found yesterday in our rear of the home of Wesley Ferrens, who died recently at the age of 86 years. Ferrens had lived on the farm sixty-one years, and at the time he was 86, he had his only companion. Besides the money found he left realty valued at $25,000. Hull Named for Congress Perry, July 11—Captain J. A. T. Hull was nominated for his seventh term in congress yesterday by the republicans of the Seventh congressional district, and was marked with great enthusiasm and unanimity. Everything was for Hull and he was given an ovation. There was no contest before the creature, and until Hull movement began early in the campaign did not show its head. Nichols for Judge. Earlham, July 9.—Edmond Nichols, of Perry, was nominated over John A. Fifth district to succeed A. W. Wilkinson. The vote was 55% to 24%. Judges, A. Applegate, of Guthrie and J. D. Applegate, of Winnemucca were nominated by acclamation. Thirty Briganda Killed. Constantinople, July 7- A detachment of Turkish troops recently surrounded a band of Bulgarian bigwalls at Patilin, in the vilayet of Monastir. The troops, in the remainder were made prisoners. Brigandage is spreading alarmingly in Monastir. Turko-Bulgarian complications are threatened in consequence of recent attacks. The cost to the Bulgarian agency at Serres, Rumelia. Bulgaria has demanded satisfaction with in three days. The bibulops man tries to keep his spikes up by putting spirit down. CROPS OF THE ENTIRE NATION CORN SAID TO BE IMPROVED Conditions Are Favorable to It In Most of the Corn Producing States - The Kansas Crop Has Been Lain By - Drought in Central and East Gulf States. Washington, July 9.—The weather bureau weekly summary of crop conditions is as follows: The northern portions of the country, east of the Rocky mountains that suffered from low temperatures during the last half of June, have with the exception of New England experienced more favorable temperature. The Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys, lake region, middle Atlantic states and New England have received abundant rains, which proved unfavorable in the Missouri and upper Mississippi valleys and portions of the lake region and middle Atlantic states. Drought continues with increased severity over a large part of the central and east gulf districts, and rain is much needed in the south Atlantic states, where the week was unusually warm, with showers over limited areas only. Texas has experienced moderate temperatures with scattered showers and more than usual cloudiness, conditions favorable to the wheat and corn crops. On the north Pacific coast the week was too cool and wet, but in California conditions were generally favorable. Under highly favorable temperatures there has been a general improvement throughout the central valleys and the outlook for this crop in the principal states of the country in the states of the Missouri valley it has suffered considerably from lack of cultivation, due to excessive moisture. In Kansas the bulk of the crop is laid by and much is silking and earring. In Nebraska corn is rather hard to cultivate and is needing cultivation. Three-fourths of the crop in Iowa is well cultivated and in good condition. The unfavorable harvesting weather of the previous weeks in the states of the lower Missouri valley continued during the past week, although harvesting conditions were technically finished in that section. Some damage to grain in shock and stack is reported from Illinois, Missouri and Nebraska. Harvesting has continued in the Ohio valley under generally favorable conditions, is practically finished over the southern middle Atlantic states and has begun in the lake region. On the north pacific coast lodging is extensively reported, and harvest will be later than usual, but the general outlook continues favorable. Harvesting continues under favorable conditions in California. Spring wheat has experienced no unfavorable conditions during the past week. The outlook for this crop is generally very promising. The crop is progressing in the lower Missouri valley, Tennessee and middle Atlantic states, and the crop is ripening in the Ohio valley, good yields being reported. In portions of the Missouri and Ohio valleys lodging is reported, but the general condition of the crop is promising. With showers over local areas only and very high temperatures the cotton crop over much the greater portion of the central and eastern districts of Arkansas and the southern states, especially over the southern portion of the districts named, although considering the size of the plant it is fruiting well and generally clean. In Tennessee, Mississippi, Arkansas and Indian Territory the crop is small, though it is needing cultivation and making too much weed in portions of Arkansas. In Texas, cotton shows further improvement and is making good, healthy growth, except in the southwestern and northwestern countries, where the plant is small, it is spreading nicely and fruiting satisfactorily, and but few reports of shedding and boll weevil are received. A further improvement in apples is reported from Kansas and Oklahoma, where the plant is in the states of the Missouri and central Mississippi valleys. In Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon having has been interrupted by heavy rains. CHAMBERLAIN INJURED. England's Colonial Secretary Thrown From a Cab. London, July 8.—The colonial secretary, Joseph Chamberlain, was somewhat severely cut on the head yesterday as a result of a cab accident in the city. He was passing through the Canadian arch when the horse slipped and Mr. Chamberlain was precipitated forward with great violence. His head struck and shattered the glass front of the cab. When extricated it was seen that Mr. Chamberlain was lacerated and bleeding profusely. Mr. Chamberlain was taken to Charing Cross Hospital, where his injuries were dressed. It is officially announced that Mr. Chamberlain is suffering from a scalp wound, which is of a severe but not dangerous character, therefore not a dangerous detention for the night. KING CROWNED AUGUST 11 London. July 8 - King Edward will be crowned between August 11 and August 15. His recovery has been so rapid and satisfactory that the day will be celebrated the day. No official announcement of the facts has yet been made. The pageant throughout the streets and the ceremony at Westminster Abbey will be from the original plan. Their majesty will drive from Buckingham palace. Big Fire in Chicago. Chicago, July 7.—Fire early early day destroyed the buildings at 305-307-309 and 311-313 Wabash Avenue, causing losses aggregating over $255,000. For a time the fire threatened widespread destruction, as it was only through the utmost efforts of the firemen that the fames were prevented from spreading to the department store of Beige, Cooper & Co., fronting on State street and separated from the department buildings by only a narrow alley. Among the guests at the Auditorium hotel, directly across Wabash avenue Foreign Powers Will Order Troops Away From Tien Tsin. Washington, July 10.—Secretary Hay's prompt action upon the appeal of the United States to Yuan Shikai and Minister Wu, relative to the evacuation of o. Tien Tsin, met with success. The foreign generals who have stood in the way of the evacuation of their home governments, and, although one or two minor points remain to be adjusted, it is believed that the United States turned over to the Chinese authorities. Secretary Hay, doubting whether anything could be accomplished directly through the diplomats at Pekin, though action there had been contemplated, decided to address himself and in the Chinese question and maintaining forces in Tien Tsin. This was done through the American ambassadors and ministers resident at the various European courts and Tokyo. Answers to the government's request from to hand today were from France and Germany and quite unexpectedly they have all proven to be favorable to the United States' contention. The powers are agreed to instruct their generals to be more aggressive in the condition, sought to be imposed as precedent to evacuation, that save the small police force of 300 men, the Chinese military forces must be kept at a distance of not less than thirty kilometers from Tien Tsin. Although there were no agreements with the government the agreement which the generals required from the Chinese, they were of comparatively little importance in the Chinese mind compared to this condition as to the position of the generals. The government has been removed, a speedy conclusion is expected of the Tien Tsin negotiation. 200 VICTIMS IN A MINE RESULT OF AN EXPLOSION AT JOHNSTOWN, PA. Two Miners Who Escaped Crawled Over Scores of Dead Bodies. Johnstown, Pa., July 10—Nearly 200 men, it is thought, were killed or injured yesterday in an explosion in the Cambria Steel Company's rolling mill coal mine under West Mont hill at noon. How many are dead it will take several days to determine. It was nearly an hour after the explosion before any general knowledge of what had happened got abroad. Men who came from the mines, escape and returned to the city, it spread like wild fire all over the city. Mothers, wives, daughters, sons and relatives were frantic with grief. Soon after the news of the explosion reached the Cambria officials, Mining; G. Robinson, the manager of his assistants, Al G. Prosser, made an attempt to enter the mine. They were followed by Mine Superintendent Geo. T. Robinson, but the gasses compelled them to return to the surface and assisted, William Blanch, and Erie Bosses John Whitney, John Retailk and John Thomas were overcome by the gasses and it is feared that they perished in an heroic effort to rescue A son of Harry Rodgers then tried to reach his father, but he was quickly overcome by the deadly gasses and was carried on unconscious, and was taken to the several hours at the Mill creek opening. He said that he believed as many as 460 men were still in the mine. In his opinion, from all he could glean, not to exceed 150 men had come out. The American miners who were at work in the Klondike district noticed the presence of the fire damp in their apartments soon after the explosion occurred and started at the mine. They were almost overcome by gas. One of the men said it is not known what caused the explosion. He said that a few days ago the officials issued an order to the employees in the mine to stay out until the next day a young Hungarian was seen pushing his naked lamp along the roof of the mine in search of it. Canvas screens are being used to wall all the side entrances and rooms, and the next day a parapalice of para air ahead of the rescues. Engineer A. G. Prosser, who, with Mr. Moore entered the mine at the main opening, came to the surface at Mill Creek and immediately set about building and material to aid in the rescue. Several miners who were working near the scene of the explosion reached the surface and say that they saw a man who was coming into the mine who came out are foreigners and were so excited that they could not tell a connected story. The mine has been open for about fifty years and is producing 3,000 tons per day. The mining officials of the Cambria company stated the explosion was one of fire damp. Outside the "Klondike" the mines are safe and uninjured. The mine is flat and the walls of masonry three feet through were torn down, the roofs of the mine demolished and not a poor remains standing. Miners who left the mine by way of the mine's entrance were the stories of crawling over the dead bodies of their comrades. Tom Foster was in his office when the explosion occurred. With the help of Foreman Roberts an effort was made to replace a few of the shattered KING'S CONDITION GOOD. London, July 11—An authoritative statement regarding the health of King Edward was published in toays issue of the British Medical Journal. A view of the fact that sinister stories continue to be manufactured and printed it may be again stated as emphatically as possible that during the operation no trace of malignant disease was observed, that no suspicion of malignant disease was that the medical attendants are quite satisfied that his majesty's constitution is thoroughly sound." The Lancet also stigmatizes as "lies" the sensational rumors circulate and says: "He is not and never has been the faintest shadow of a suspicion of any malignant disease." Forty Wounded in Riots London, July 8—A special dispatch received here from Rome says that socialist riots occurred at Orte, on the right bank of the Tiber, during the municipal elections held there today. The polling place was wrecked and several policemen were stabbed. The police and the military fired on the mob; the security personnel were wounded. In the affair, the police were among the caribbeans. Troops have been ordered to Orte from home. Paper possessing the transparency Paper possessing the transparency of Paris, from kelp and other seaweeds. Which You May Win a Small Fortune While Aiding a Worthy Enterprise. The Auditorium Stock Contest has been successfully launched after months of preparation, and is growing popular favor as it becomes understood. The Contest was started for the benefit of the Auditorium, that the money yet required to complete the building in every detail may be quickly raised, and may that will be burdensome to no one. Every one likes to take a chance to win a fortune or a lesser amount, especially when the object to be benefited is a worthy public enterprise, as is covered daily by church and charity fellowships and numerous meritorious enterprises. In this case it is to finish a beautiful entertainment and recreation for the citizens of Omaha, South Omaha, Council Bluffs, and tributary territory, and other cities, which will stand as an object lesson of the enterprise of the builders—"The People. The "guessing" Contest is shown on the page advertisement of this issue is very simple in its operation and readily understood after reading the instructions therein. A ticket is sold for 25 cents and a changeable for a share of Common Stock at Auditorium Company. With this ticket you two free guesses, one on the New York election, the other on a certain Special sum of money. The contract, by the purchaser, is the ticket is retained by the purchaser, and the premium coupon is filled out and sent to the office of the Auditorium Committee room A, N. Y. Life Bldg. If a receipt for the Premium Coupon is desired, an enclosure of a 2 cent stamp will provide you with wish to participate in the Special meeting to be furnished with a Special ticket for the purchase of a regular ticket. This Special ticket must be made out in the same manner and address as is given on the regular ticket, and must be returned when sent in for filing, and have the same number as the regular ticket. When these tickets properly made out are received at the Auditorium office, they are placed in metal boxes made for the purpose, in order of the month, to be used for the awarding of prizes, those on the election, until November, and those on the Specials until the day following the 15th or last day of each month. The tickets are then up on a Special Prize, the first Sam's was made ready by Mr. Sam's Rees, who will act for the printers. Mr. Rees had the amount of the prize for the gold, silver, nickel and platinum, and placed some miscellaneous heap. From this pile he took the money without counting, placing a larger bulk in one sack than in the other. The sacks were then placed in a large box, and Mr. Rees could not possibly tell the sum had been placed in either sack, nor even approximate it. The two sacks were then deposited with the Association Bank of Dumna, and by him secured the safety deposit vaults of the bank, and cannot be distributed until after the Contest is closed at midnight of July 15th. Mr. Rees has made adaffiy the contents of either sack, and that he will not make a guess for the prize. The guessing will be on the amount contained in the larger of the two stacks. The person making the best guess gets the money of both the or the entire prize. Where two or more persons are tied on the prize, the money will be equally divided among them. These prizes will be shown on the screen as soon as the cart and the money counted after the Contest closes, probably on the following day. The marks taken from iCent packages of Defiance Starch will be exchanged for an Auditorium Stock Ticket by the Defiance Starch Co. or the Omaha Auditorium Company when presented in person or by mail. This office package of premiums is rarely presented to the public. It presents a chance for every one. There is no limit as to the number of tickets purchased or exchanged for traction. One good thing about Mt. Pelce is that Major Pond can't put it on the lecture platform. Cocoa is running a close race with tea as a beverage in England. It is an account of taxation. Tea is taxed sippence a pound, while the tax on coffee is less. The cheapness of the latter has caused many to begin using it. Headaches rarely assail the Bedouin Arabs. They are nearly all small eaters, and six or seven dates soaked in melted butter, with a very small quantity of coarse four or three cups of rice. The roti rice serve a man a whole day. A Great Piece of Railroad Work. 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(Copyright 1900, by Street and Smith, New York) A sudden lively commotion, accompanied by shouts of alarm, attracted the attention of a sun-browned, weather-beaten individual in the garb of a tourist, who had been seated upon the funhouse's picture deck. The funhouse, located in Paris, occasionally using a gigantic pair of American field glasses for distant views, and anon calmly surveying the stream of stylish turnouts that dribbled past. "A novelty at last—something I've never seen before—a runaway automobile, and heading this way lickety-split as sure as my name is Jones. "What's that in the car-thunder! A woman, as I live, and a devilish handsome one at that. Seems to me I should know that face and figure--yes, she stands there steering the bottling machine with the same bravery I saw her show when she faced the Nihilist plotters in Warsaw, and defied them in the name of the Czar. I shall never forget it. But the Princess Irene Olgivatch is in a wilde bier with a cherry thief she as though possessed of seven devils. Once it strikes some obstacle and I fear me that famous beauty will thrill the hearts of Parisian dandies and diplomats no more, and Nicholas will have to look far and wide to fill the place of so clever a secret agent." As yet fortune had given the flashing vehicle a clear field, but it was going at the rate of twenty miles an hour, and at any moment might plunge into some drag or coach that had been dilatory in giving way, when an awful spill and smash must follow. The man on the rock was deep in interest and he would leap down, and run to the road with the hope of lending some assistance, when his attention was arrested by the appearance of a bicyclist on the scene, coming like mad from the rear, and adding to his pace with every revolution of his sprocket wheel. Eagerly Jones bent forward to watch, but was never able to see just how it had been accomplished—the bicycle lay upon the park drive a complete week, but the intricate rider had somehow thrown himself into the air, as appeared at the side of the lady who crouched upon the seat, clinging with both fragile hands to the steering wheel. Apparently the adventurous individual quickly grasped the situation, and realized that with the machinery in rebellion heroic measures must be taken in order to bring the runaway to a stand—at least Jones judged this when he saw him laying vigorously about with an iron bar he had secured, evidently bent on severing certain connections by means of which the power was communicated to the wheels. The thing was done; shorn of its incentive for speed the lumbering wreck soon came to a stand directly before Jones' rocky pulpit, and of course was quickly surrounded by a crowd of curious persons, eager to look upon those who had been actors in the recent little drama. Presently a figure left the chattering crowd that watched the transfer of the lady to another vehicle, and headed directly for the rock upon which Jones held for them another suit and they were shaking hands with exceeding gusto—as only men do who meet on a foreign strand amid surroundings not altogether congenial. "It was well done, my boy; remarkably well done, permit me to say," declared Jones, while he pumped away at the other's hand. "Was the lady injured?" "Not in the least, and she recovered from her fright very quickly." "Your wheel—" "A complete wreck. I gave orders to have it carted to a repair shop." "Do you know the lady you rescued from disaster?" Jones asked, quietly, watching the face of his companion closely to see what effect her charms might have had upon him. "To tell the truth, she gave me her card, but I have not yet taken the trouble to look at it." "Suppose you do, my dear boy." Merrick whistled softly upon reading the name, and then looked at his companion inquiringly. "I have heard much of this Russian princess, and can well believe some of the wonderful stories told about her, She is a beauty without question, and I have no doubt responsible for many a broken heart." "Look out for your own, my boy," warningly. "Never fear," laughed Merrick; "I am proof against all her charms." Jones was unable to decide on the spot where his companion intended to convey the meaning that he was already in love with another, and that his heart held no room for two, or else that he considered himself one of those inverteate bachies to whom he would to live, intellect, cellibacy, and laugh to all efforts of the gentler sex to fascinate and ensnare. Plainly Merrick would do to study. The more Jones saw of him the better he was pleased at the prospect of enlisting such a cool customer in his plan of campaign. "Let me see, it is how many moons since we said good-by in Buenos Ayres in South America—about two years, I guess!" said Jones, reflectively. "How time does fly. I have never forgotten the adventure we had with the river pirates of the Plata—it was lucky we were armed and able to hold our own. I believe you sailed for London, intending to go to South Africa." "Yes, I spent most of my time there and saw some adventures, of which more anon. What brings you to Paris this time? Still pl'ing Don Quixote CHAPTER I. "Your wheel——" to distress humanity, and, as usual paying the weight of responsibility, heartily. "You will have your joke, my dear boy, I see. Perhaps I have managed to be of some assistance to my fellows, for as I journey on I see cases of distress occasionally that appeal to my heart. But I have now settled down to a determined policy. In fact, I have found an object in life, unworthy as it may seem in the eyes of the majority. I am determined to redress the wrongs of thousands who fallen before the world Mobility of destruction existing upon European soil to-day. Tell me, have you ever been to Monte Carlo, my boy?" "Oh, yes for a day or two," carelessly. "Then you never studied life in that princely gaming palace as I have done. I assure you it is a fearful sight, the despair of those who have lost their all. I have seen men destroy themselves with pistol or poison—I have seen wretched women go stark crazy over their disasters, and deep down in my heart I swore, sir, that should the chance ever come to me I would do all that lay in my feeble power to break the iniquitous chain that binds these thousands to this glittering palace which, in my mind, is more of a plague to Europe than the cholera could ever be." "How do you propose to do it?" "Listen. in ten years only once has the bank of Monte Carlo been broken by a regular system." "Ah! I had not heard of it." "A man—let us call him Darragh—came on, and, pursuing an intricate method, smashed the concern in three days. The wildest excitement ensued. It was understood that if he allowed his system to become known the day of reckoning was at hand, and Monte Carlo's glory was at on end. But Darragh disappeared in a most mysterious manner, and the event has been almost forgotten. "His story interested me intensely, and I set myself to work, endeavoring to discover just what became of this luck, yet at the same time, unfortunate devil. I ran down each story in turn, and finally I on a warm trail, and my presence in Paris at this hour is really to secure the magical paper of Darragh. The disease to cure the disease of gaming. I expect before another day dawns to have possession of the magical paper." "Let me congratulate you. It will be a big thing." "Too big to handle alone. Truth to tell, I want a partner in the deal, and when I saw you land on that runaway automobile I said to myself, 'There's a man of nerve to stand in with me in the biggest speculation ever known.' The Joneses nint stingy a bit. What do you say, prizeful or hard time? Merrick might have shaken his head and denied himself the pleasure of participating in the expected orgies. Somehow it struck him just at the hour when he seemed primed for any harum scarcum venture—whether the chase of the runaway vehicle had aroused this feeling or it lay slumbering in his system before that exciting event was on the tapis mattered little, so long as it was there. The man of nerve to stand in with him put his finger on the trigger at just the right time—he had a happy faculty for doing that. "Pardon me, my friend, but I have just had quite a shock. Perhaps you know what it is to look upon the face of one you had reason to believe was dead. That has just been my experience," he said, sadly. "Meaning Little Miss Million, I suppose?" The young lady in the carriage, Iface caught my eye and gave me a shock. It is so like one I knew, and yet the possibility of such a thing is absurd. She was the daughter of a poor farmer in the bush, and this girl seems born to the purple. Still, it has given me quite a surprise. Dislikes the whole thing from my mind, I beg. Now, tell me more about your great plan to startle the old habitues of Monte Carlo as they have been shocked only once before." "You shall by degrees know everything that I have discovered, down to the smallest details. For the present I shall only observe the habitues. I know that I am not the only one madly possessed with the idea of discovering this lost system by means of which Darragh broke the bank at Monte Carlo. "Depend upon it, I'm in this game for keeps, and don't intend to be bluffed out of my honest rights by any Frenchman, he be prince or peasant, hero of Alglers or any other man. Count Leo Clement, who acquires each other's acquaintance—he knows I'm hot after that same paper, and we cheer!" a mutual respect for each other after indulging in a little bout that the algonisas of old薛ville put a stop to. One thing is certain, if this French count and his Russian ally push me against the wall too hard, they may take a sudden voyage up the River—and Jones, he pays the freight." Merrick confessed that his interest had deepened and that he felt more desirous than ever to be the comrade of Jones in the search for the Golden Fleece, for such the valuable document, if ever found, would be to those lucky enough to possess it. You are curious about about Darragh, your fortune beel him after he seemed to hold the world in his grasp. "The night he broke the bank his wealth was utterly unknown, but that was not the worst. Had it been an accident they would have raked it all in again and much more with the turn of the cards, but they knew as well as others that Darragh had a complete knowledge that he truly proven infallible, and that the whole of Monte Carlo was at his mercy. "That night Darrargh was kidnapped—I don't say who did it, but they got his money, and falling to find the paper containing a diagram of his wonderful system of play, carried him away far off from France and Italy, on a yacht to Algeria. In succession he was taken to Russia and Austria, Italy and then to the Algerian coast where he to tell his secret, and the paper he declared he had destroyed, though there was a copy of it somewhere hidden away. "Even torture proved unavailing and at last it was decided to dispose of Darrargh in order that he might never appear against them. "He was sunk in the harbor of Seville, but fortune allowed him to break loose from the bag and reach a steamer just leaving for a Mediterranean port, and was put ashore at Naples, where he recovered his bodily health, but never his mind until an accident in the streets laid him up for good. "It was I who picked him up and had him taken care of. For weeks he lingered. His memory returned in full, and knowing that his time had come, he told me the wonderful story of his life. Before Darrach died he gave me all the information he possessed concerning the duplicate of his system, and a legal document by means of which I could calm it when found. My hunt has since been widespread, for the document was on the person of one who little knew what a treasure he carried. At last I have traced it here to Paris, and this night you shall go with me to secrete it, despite the count and such Russian assistance as he may figure on. Is that a legal document enough for the Joneses it's good enough for me," said Merrick, promptly. To Be Continued. Better Than Not Doing Wrong. What we cannot do, or what we ought not to do, need not occupy our thought in comparison with what we can do, and what we ought to do. And if the latter has its proper place with us, the former need not have any place in our thoughts or conduct. The law, given of God on Mt. 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She is highly accomplished and has had experience in teaching in texas. She was recommended by a mass meeting of Negroes a year ago. Theg made a political issue of the matter and defeated at the election Nov. 1, school committeemen whom they thought unfavorable to Miss Van Horne because of her race. The school board, however, gave her the first vacancy that has occurred since her application was filed. Surprise is expressed in some quarters of Newport, but residents who know Miss Van Horne approve the action of the school board. Miss Van Horne will receive $400 a A correspondent in one of the eastern papers retells the story of the suppression of the Cour D'Alene riots. It is interesting in the picture it presents of a desperate uprising in the west, but is more especially important in the testimony it bears to the bravery of our colored soldiers, acting as individuals in a hand to hand conflict. During the civil war the opinion prevailed that the colored people would not fight. Col. Higginson and other commanders of colored regiments soon found to the contrary. This prejudice was finally disposed of at the charge of San Juan hill, when the colored boys held their place on the firing line, man for man, with the white, neither lagging nor shirking. The story of the Cour D'Alene riots is one of reckless and unbridled lawlessness. At the very out set the riots coasted a car loaded with dynamite down an incline. The explosion at the bottom killed 62 people. This wholesale slaughter was followed by others until the whole region was in a state of terror, and it was to this scene that the 6th cavalry, colored, came. The mob had notified the mine owners that they must leave the country and had fixed upon 11 o'clock the following morning as the hour when they must leave, death being the alternative. The soldiers were due to arrive at 10:30 o'clock. The railroad tracks lay along the side of a creek, which was covered by a bridge under which the rioters had placed dynamite. Beyond on the slope of a bare hill the mob had gathered in force, to execute its orders. With a whoop and yell the colored boys took the bridge, before the dynamite could be exploded, and charged up the hill. It was a desperate fight, each man for himself, and when it was over 150 of the rioters were dead, but not without having given a good account of themselves in wild western fashion. There have been more spectacular assaults in the history of warfare, but it is doubtful if any body of troops ever faced a more desperate or more determined foe than the 9th regiment did at Cour D'Alene, and it is doubtful if a brave charge was ever made in any battle of any war. Register and Leader. Jelly for Meat Course. A jelly will often add much to a meat course, and may sometimes be used in place of a third vegetable. With mutton or venison use current jelly; cranberry with turkey or chicken. Wild duck is improved by serving sour grape jelly with it. Pork and goose, serve apple sauce, and with boiled chicken, grape jelly. OTTUMWA NEWS. This Week's Items. Every one enjoyed the glorious celebration on the 4th, and quite a number of strangers were in the city. There was a public installation of officers at the K. and P. Lodge number one Thursday evening some very reliable officers were installed. The Cleveland band rendered excellent music during the evening. Messrs James Johnson and John Harris left Tuesday for Keokuk to attend the Grand Lodge of the Masons, Mrs. Johnson expects to go later. Mrs. Jae Hamilton left Saturday for Sea Moines, she was accompanied by her daughter Miss Lily Fields and will be the guest of her daughter Mrs. Mate Alexauer. Miss Alabama Cary left Saturday afternoon for her home in Buxton after a pleasant visit over the fourth. Sunday was rally day at the A. M. E. church, about one third of the sum asked was given by the members and friends interested in the well fare of the church, The Jubilee Club presented to the members Sunday evening, the steps leading to the Auditorium of the church. This club consists of a very active and eyer willing number of young people who have for their leader Mr. James Hamilton an excellent church worker. The Y. L. I. C. will meet Thursday a Bermoon with Miss Grace Black. Thursday evening July 10th, the Y. L. I. C. will give a reception at the A. M. E. church. Our ball team the Browns went to Centerville Saturday to play against the Centerville team. The score Saturday was 7 to 5 in favor of the Browns but they were not as successful in the game of Sunday the score being 7 to 5 in favor of the Centerville team. ATTENTION YEQMEN! Don't forget the picnic at Arnold's Park July 15th, 1902. The Chicago, Milwaukee, & St. Paul will run special train to Arnold's Park, train leaving Des Moines at 4:10 a. m. July 25th, and will make a rate of only $2.00 for the round trip. A splendid program has been arranged for visitors. For further information call at 410 Walnut street. AN OLD DOCTOR'S TIP. A Simple Rule That Helped Him to Acquire a Literal Practice. A physician of long standing in this city who has a practice that any of his colleagues might envy—and, many in all probability do—recently gave this advice to a young doctor who was just starting out in his profession. The older man is a type of the kind of doctor that is said to be going out of style—the family physician. Whether he is destined to disappear or not, this kind of a physician followed a highly profitable kind of career while it lasted. Many young men used to regard this sort of practice as that to which they all aspired. "I have always made it a rule," said this experienced man of medicine, "to close every visit to a patient with a question or a comment on his or her physical condition. It is all very well to discuss various questions with one's patients, talk about all kinds of subjects and interest them in any way possible. But the final remark must be connected with the patient's physical condition. Tell him not to forget to take a certain medicine regularly, or tell her that you have never had a case that was just like hers—but in all cases talk last about the illness of the person you have come to see. I learned that when I was a young man from the most popular physician of his time. I always felt indebted to him, for it was not long before I realized the truth of the theory that nothing leaves such a favorable impression on a patient as to emphasize the importance of his malady!" Special Excursions to St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, West Seaport, Auburn, Ruffield and Waseca. The North-Western Line offers low round-trip rates to the points named above until Sept. 10. good to until Oct. 31. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Should Chinatown Be Burned? Chinatown, in San Francisco, according to the president of the board of health, should be burned. As it is at present, it cannot be rendered sanitary except by total obliteration. TRICK OF VOICE. now the Lawyer Keeps the Judge From Sleighing. There is said to be a lawyer in Philadelphia who possesses a trick of the voice to which a certain measure of his success in United States Supreme court practice is due. The trick consists in waking a judge. Whether it is a common practice for the high dignitaries of the federal supreme bench to indulge in a nap in the course of a long and tedious argument, such happenings are not unknown, and it is well for an able logician of the bar to be prepared for it. The trick of waking a sleepy judge would seem to be something in the nature of slamming a law book under his nose or connecting his personality with the current of an electric battery. But the trick is explained as purely a matter of sound involved in the skillful control of the voice. It is said that a barrister practiced in the art and rhetoric of addressing the bench can gather all the waves of sound from his throat into a focus and deposit it in the orifice of the judge's ear with the general effect of a bomb. The trick, however it is accomplished, is said to have been worked repeatedly with success on the late Judge McKannan, whose habit of going to sleep on the bench was once a noiseless subject of comment in the littleries over the Bartister telephone network. The queen trick of the voice which is said to be the peculiar prop of the published lawyer is probably the most common with carrying out Where to Locate? 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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 2:45 a.m. arriving at 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. Home Seekers' Excursion to the Nortwest, and Southwest. Via the North-Western Line, Home Seekers' Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced retes will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month, 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 fall particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. 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. "SPOKANE" Choice rooms reserved. The itinerary includes the Columbia River, Glacier, Banuff, and Canadian National Park. Tickets Include all Expenses Everywhere: Hotels, carriages, railway and sleeping car fares, meals in dining cars, berths on boats, etc. For circulars, mops itineraries, etc., apply to any ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway or address F. A. Miller, General. Passenger Agent, Chicago. 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 formulating their place of shades 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." Sold at all drug stores. Price, 25c. in large cans-Contains One Month's Treatment. If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, securely wrapped on receipt of 30c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address COOL COLORADO Think of a round-trip rate of only $19.25 From Des Moines To Denver Colorado Springs (Manitou) and Pueblo. Great RockIsland Route Write for books entitled "CAMPING IN COLORADO" "FISHING IN COLORADO" —AND— "UNDER THE TURQUOISE SKY" The camping book tells how, where and at what cost parties of two, four and six can enjoy an inexpensive vacation in that delightful climate. Ask agent for full details of rates, limits and train service. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A. Chicago SEWING MACHINE Wheeler & Wilson HAS ADVANTAGES CONTAINED IN NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE. It makes a stitch on heavy goods that is strong and will not pucker the highest material. It has a practical set of steel attachments covering a large range of work. Not "how cheap," he says, but "how much you be your owner in buying a sawing machine. Do not be satisfied without first giving the a trial. If your dealer does not handle them send for catalogue. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. 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 20 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 $2.000. 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 Uniou Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Peoria to Farmington, inclusive. $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1992. Rate for above occasions Peoria 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 A BEFORE USING.: Sold at all drug stores curely wrapped on receipt of a AGENTS CAN MAKE Nelson's Straightine FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightine Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing it, lining the roots, prevents it from falling out, removes Dandruff tresses, and gives a long and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightine to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightine does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and is highly perfumed. Straightine does not contain any perfumed time, or continued as long as desired. Thousands of testimonials on file. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Christian Baptist Church - estimated at 11th St., between Crocker and School St. Prescaching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 1 o'clock Presaching; at 11 A.M. Rev. T. L. Grithin, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center streets. Presaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Evangelist p. m. Presaching at 3 p.m. Morton S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church-Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Presaching at 3 p.m. Morton S. Graves pastor. Superintendent: Young People's meeting 7 p. m., preaching 8:00 p.m. Surr's M. E.-East Second and Des Moines St., at 4 p.m., and 4 p.m. Sunday School at 12:30 Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 8 p.m. Des Moines St., at 20 T barnaclec Baptist Church Mission -Situated over 605 East Loststreet, Pressley 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. m.; preaching 8 p.m. Rev. J. R. Winburn, pastor SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 5, A. F. A. M.-Meets Second and Fourth Court, Geo. H. C. Cleggett, W. M. T. S. Huff, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month. Fred Jackson, M. G.; G. H. C. Cleggett, M. G. Naomi Court, No. 5-meets Second Monday least month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Cleggett, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secret ary. M. Olive Court, No. 4-Meets First Thursday least month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Cleggett, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett secretary. Clayton Lodge, No. 2192, G. U. O. of O. F. least month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Waist streets. D. Burna, N. G.; F. Brown P. B. 389 of G. U. O. of O. F.-convenes the second and fourth Thursday in each month. promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. M. N. G. M. G. L. Williams, matron. No. 182 Victoria Lodge-meets every Monday evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Tenth Center Court, Wood. Proctor, M. G. Secretary. AMERICA'S Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican. News from all of the world—Well written, original stories—Answers to queries—Articles on Health, the Home. New Books, and on Work about the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean Is a member of the Associated Press, the only Western Newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news service of the New York Sun and special cable of the New York World—daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout the country. YEAR ONE DOLLAR Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander and The Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both papers for $200. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R.I & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE 9:30 pm Chicago Limited. *9:35 pm 11:10 pm Denver Express. *12:01 pm 11:16 pm Hawkeye Limited. *12:48 pm 13:31 pm Day Express. *12:48 pm 13:41 pm Hawkeye Limited. *7:00 am C. R.I & P., GOING WEST 8:30 am Denver Limited. *9:55 am 9:55 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *6:40 am 4:00 pm Day Express. *4:15 am 3:55 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *4:00 am *11:40 am Fast Mail. *11:49 am C. R. I & P. TO KEOKUK. 11:30 am Keokuk. *6:55 am 350 pm Keokuk. *7:10 am DES MOINES & FORT DORGE DES MOINES & FORT DODGE. 6 35 pm. Ruthenbull Mail & Express. 12 10 pm. 8 15 pm. Tara and St. Louis. 12 10 pm. 8 15 pm. Tara and St. Louis. 10 30 pm. 4 60 am. St. Paul and Minn. Flyer. 8 30 am. WINTERSET BRANCH. 11 30 am. Mall. 4 40 pm 6 40 pm. Mall. 8 45 am 6 40 pm. Freight. 8 45 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN—NORTH 8 15 pm. Chicago and St. Paul Ltm. 6 30 pm 8 20 pm. Chicago and St. Paul Ex. 8 20 pm 8 20 pm. Chicago and St. Paul Ex. 8 20 pm CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN—SOUTH 6 50 am. Kansas City Limited. 7 00 am 11 30 am. Day Express. 11 40 am 7 50 pm. Night Express. 8 45 pm CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY *12 pm am. Albia and Burlington Passage. *15 pm 54 pm am. Albia Passenger. *80 am 70 pm am. Albia Accommodation. *54 am. KEOKUK & WESTERN PASSenger TRAINS LEAVE Q STATION, 10 35 am. Mail and Express. 12 40 am 5 50 pm Mail and Express. 12 45 am CHICAGO AVE. 6 15 pm. Stoux City, N. & W. 9 10 arp 6 15 pm. Colorado Special. *4 10 arp *6 40 am. Chicago Limited. *9 30 pm *6 40 am. Chicago Limited. *9 30 pm *7 20 pm. Chicago Express. *7 00 am *7 20 pm. Chicago Special. *11 05 pm *7 20 pm. Chicago Express. *11 05 pm *7 90 am. Chicago Express. *4 40 pm *10 00 am. Omaha & Pa Express. *8 00 am 8 15 am. St. Louis Passenger. *6 30 pm 8 15 am. St. Louis Eastern Ex. *6 30 pm C. M and St. P.-Fonda Line. 7 35 pm. Storm Lake Express. *4 05 pm 7 35 pm. Storm Lake Express. *4 05 pm C. M & St. P.-BOONE LINE. M & S BOURNE LIME 1 40 pm.....Booth Mall and Express ... 7 40 pm 7 15 pm.....Mail and Express ... 7 30 am 4 50 am.....Chicago Limited ... 9 40 pm 11 15 am.....Chicago Express ... 11 15 am 12 45 am.....Slonx City & Omaha ... 400 am *Daily *Daily. All other trains daily except Sunday Nelson's Strip Makes MINNY Hair The Ideal HAIR FREE FROM ALL INJE GUARANTEED D Nelson's Straightine Not on lashing Des Moines, Iowa, May 6, 19 Shannon & Mott Co. One of the greatest home in- ing Co. Only a short time ago great pleasure of visiting this est- mil by Mr. Clark, one of the prophe- the grain of wheat down to the ni- noticable in this establishment the trip over the mill we were were served in banquet style. We ever and each lady voted that Sha- tainers. I can highly recommend them for two years and I think tha- use them, because these products a industry. Shannon & Mott Co. LOW RATE EXC Northern One of the greatest home industries is the Shannon & Mott Milling Co. Only a short time ago I with a party of ladies had the very great pleasure of visiting this establishment. We were taken over the mill by Mr. Clark, one of the proprietors, and showed each process from the grain of wheat down to the nice white flour. One thing distinctly noticeable in this establishment is its cleanliness throughout. After the trip over the mill we were escorted to the dining hall, where we were served in banquet style. We were very favorable impressed however and each lady voted that Shannon & Mott Co. were royal entertainers. I can highly recommend all Falcon products, as I have used them for two years and I think that all the ladies of the city should use them, because these products are the very best and are from a home industry. & Mott Co. Des Moines, Iowa. OW RATE EXCURSIONS VIA northern Pacific ```markdown ``` 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 A St. Paul, CHAS. S. FEE, Gen. Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minn. THE MAYER MANAGER CO. tained through some dealer selling "cheap furnish duplicate parts thereof and is liable THE SINGER BEWING-MACHINE HAS BE AND IS STILL BEING M ONE MILLION MAK It is constantly improved and represents th The sure means of avoiding trouble and th directly with the leading sewing-machine unequaled experience and an unvived re ence of product and fair dealing in its sale. SWING-MACHINE HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS AND IS STILL BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF E MILLION MACHINES YEARLY. 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