Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State House VOL. 9 IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYNANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. ROOM 101, LOCK, IOWA. 'PHONE 899. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORSHIP & UNITED GRAND LOCK OF IOWA, A. P. & M. TERMS OF SUB 3CRIPTIO One year. 81/40 six months. 75 Three months. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA STATE BYSTAND PUBLISHing Company. Communications must be on one side of the paper only and of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. We will not return red ced manuscript, unless accompanied by postage袋. CITY NEWS John Bell spent Sunday in Adel. Mr. John Glass is some better at this writing. Geo. H. Woodson of Muchakinock is in the city for a brief visit. Mr. Chas. Harding of Chicago was in the city this week visiting his mother. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. Mr. Rollen Weeks was taken suddenly ill last Monday, but at present is able to be at work. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Simmons are rejoicing over the arrival of a girl; mother and babe doing well. Mrs. C. W. Henry returned Thursday from a months visit in Michigan and reports a delightful time. Dr. W. W. Wilson of Chicago was in the city Monday, the guest of Miss Jennie B. Wilkinson. Miss Burah Kennedy, who has been visiting in the city, lift Thursday for Minneapolis to visit her aunt. Mr. Daniel Roy, who has suffered a great deal the past month with rheumatism, is somewhat better this week. Mrs. Harry Cravens returned home Tuesday, after a very pleasant visit at the parental home in Oakaloosa for a fortnight or more. Two young men were seen looking at "house for rent," this week. We suppose that one or perhaps both are thinking about getting married. Ringling Bros. circus was here last Monday and as usual a large crowd attended both performances. It is useless to say that our race was well represented. Rev. J. R. Clemens who was a delegate from the Sixth Congressional District to the Republican convention held in Newton was in the city this week the guest of his niece Mrs. Howard Craven. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Goalson entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Mrs. Starkes of Peoria, Ill., Mrs. Whitfield of St. Louis, Mo., and Mrs. Kellis of Keckuk. It was a very enjoyable gathering of friends. The members of the Iowa Negro Bar Association attended the lecture given by Hon. W. M. Chandler at the Chau-tauqua Park last Sunday afternoon. His subject was, "The Trial of Jesus from a Lawyers Standpoint." The H. B. S. Reading Society had a picnic at Greenwood park Thursday afternoon; luncheon was served from 5 to 6. They spent the evening at Ingersol park. This society has adjourned on account of the extreme warm weather and will not meet until the second Thursday in September. Sunday evening at St. Paul. Subject "A Great Tragedy." Scene I, A marriage in the castle. Scene II, The wedding reception. Scene III, In the dungeon of the castle. Scene IIIA, A banquet and a dancing girl. Scene V, In the dungeon. Last, Hell's jury and a woman's scorn. At 10:30 Sunday morning the pastor will preach on "The Creed of a Scarlet Woman." services begin promptly on the time announced. James Shackelford, a student of Simpson College, who was brought to this city several weeks ago and placed in the hospital for treatment, is regaining his strength sufficiently to leave the hospital. As soon as he is able to travel he will return to his home in --- Oklahoma, accompanied by his mother and sister, who were called to his bedside when he was in a very critical condition. 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. Mrs. R. N. Hyde returned home last Friday from Aurora, Mo., where she was called to the bed side of her sick sister about five weeks ago. Her sister died last week, age 60 years. The Old Settlers' picnic will be about the first week in August, and perhaps it will be held at Grand View Park. The committee that has the matter in charge are trying to secure this beautiful park to hold their next annual meeting in. It is in the northwestern part of the city and has plenty of shade grass and good water. Editor and Mrs. J. L. Thompson of the Bystander, Des Moines, Iowa, met our editorial staff to face during their stay at the Afro-American council here. Mrs. Thompson is a charming little lady, with speaking eyes and lots of music in her voice, while Mr. Thompson appears to be a clean-cut newspaper man.—The Northwestern-Vine, Minneapolis. Mrs. Vina Starks of Pooria, Ill., is in the city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Young. She joined them at Keokul where they were attending the session of the Grand Lodge. On Friday the Mesdames Young and Starks will go to Mason City, from there to Chicago, and after a visit of several days they will return to their respective homes. Mrs. Laura Goings, the evangelist, who is visiting relatives in the city, preached a very able sermon at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. She is an earnest as well as an interesting talker, and did not fail to impress her hearers. Her countenance shows her faith in the work she is engaged in, as well as her infinite trust in God. Mrs. Goings lived in this city a number of years ago, and from here she went to California. Her work as an evangelist has called her to the South. She is returning to her California home. Mrs. Goings will address the A. M. E. Sunday School next Sunday at 3 o'clock. Miss Sarah Porter, who has been visiting friends in Ottumwa, Muchaiknook and Buxton, spent Sunday in the city visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Waricks, and other friends. Miss Porter is returning to her home in Kansas City where she has secured a position as teacher in the public school. Her other three sisters have accepted like positions and will teach the coming school year. Miss Porter has a host of friends who are proud of her and the success she is having. While here she visited the St. Paul Sunday School and addressed the school. Her talk was very interesting from start to end. As she is the type of what the right kind of ambition can accomplish in every young girl, she was given the best attention. 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. FLOOD SUFFERS The high water for the past week or more has been very damaging to quite a number of our people, to some it was almost a total loss, others being deprived of their homes, furniture, etc. Those who suffered lived in the south and south-eastern part of the city, which was protected by a levy raised above what was supposed to be high water mark until the present high water same, which broke through and in a very short time drove hundreds of families from their once present homes, and in some instances they had difficulty in saving their lives. It was a sad sight to see women and children standing on the shore watching all they had swept away or ruined by the waters. Among the heaviest sufferers whose loss will rerch from $300 to $1500 are the gardeners: Edward Lucas, James Scott, Isaac Lewis, Wady Callaway and Geo. Orange. Also James Ramey, Newton Orange, Geo. Taylor, Wm. Smith, Albert Moss, W. H. Brooks, W. H. Kenney, Jordan Morris, Samuel Coalson, John Tresux, Samnel Mash, Albert Champion, John Turner, Mr. Midget, Wm Burton, Ephram Arthur, A. M. Soneon, Lewis Hunter, Henry Collier, B. Demmitt, Lewis Williams, Chas, McKeen, R. S. Dickens and sever others whose names we could not get. This was the greatest overflow of the Des Moines river since the early 50s. The flooded district was occupied by laboring people—gardeners, and small farmers—Mr. Lucus being the heaviest looser. His loss cannot be placed at less than $1500. Trophold Killing British Soldiers. During the first three months of this year there were, among the British troops in South Africa, 6,258 cases of typhoid fever, 1,060 of which proved fatal. M. W. UNITED GRANU LODGE, A. F. & A. M. Continued from last week. Wednesday was taken up with the report of the representatives of the various lodges, committees work and the report of those representing foreign Grand lodges. The afternoon session was devoted to the election of officers as follows: Grand Master—I. L. Brown, Marshalltown. Deputy Grand Master—W. W. Carry, Buxton. Grand S. W.—W. H. Milligan, Cedar Rapids. Grand J. W.—J. T. Harris, Ottumwa. Grand Treasurer—Wm. Coalson, Des Moines. Grand Secretary—A. A. Blan 1, Keokuk. Grand Lecturer—H. K. Hillon, Omaha, Neb. Grand Chaplain—T. A. Coleman, Buxton. Grand Register—L. H. Johnson, Marshalltown. Grand Senior Deacon—F. D. Fields, Keokuk. Grand Junior Deacon—Wm. Gross, Keokuk. Grand Sword Bearer—U. S. Jones, Albia. Grand Standard Bearer—R. R. Richmond, Chariton. Grand Senior Steward—H. H. Lewis, Des Moines. Grand Junior Steward—J. H. Johnson, Ottumwa. Grand Marshal—E. E. Jones, Oskaloosa. Grand Master of Ceremonies—C. C. Allen, Davenport. Grand Pursuivant—George R. Warn, Marshalltown. Grand Tyler—Geo. Taylor, Des Moines. Committee on Foreign Correspondence—J. H. Shepard, chairman; G. L. Suter, W. A. Searcy. In the evening memorial services were held in the A. M. E. church in honor of those who have passed to the great beyond. The following program interspersed with music by the choir was rendered: The roll call of the dead by the Grand Secretary, J. Frank Blagburn; Our departed dead by Past Grand Master, J. H. Shepard; The secrecy of masonry, F. D. Fields; How we miss our departed brethern, Grand Master I. L. Brown. Thursday morning was consumed with committee work and such matter as committee work brings up. At 5 o'clock the Grand Lodge, escorted by York lodge, paraded the principle streets. In the evening the citizens gathered at Rand opera house to witness the installation of the Grand officers. After the installation ceremonies all who desired enjoyed dancing until a late hour. CHAPTE AND COMMAND KRY MASONRY. Thursday afternoon during the reeves of the Grand Lodge, those interested in Chapters and Commanderies, held a meeting looking after these two bodies in the state; after listing to several addresses it was agreed by all present that they would return home and start the same interest among those not present, and at the next session of the Grand Lodge in Des Moines it was agreed to meet and organize a grand Chapter and Commandry. They will receive the loyal support of the Grand officers. This undertaking will bring together more Masons at their next annual meeting in July, 1903, than ever assembled in the state. The local lodge, Chapter and commandery will unite in preparing for the coming event. GRAND LODGE NOTES. Mrs. Geo. Bannister entertained in honor of the visiting ladies Thursday afternoon. Buxton has the largest membership, they report over sixty active members. Mrs. Geo. Young of Des Moines was a visitor in the city last week the guest of Mrs. F. D. Bland. The Albia Lodge best of having the orator of the Grand Lodge in the person of U. S. Jones. Mesdames Stark and Robinson of Quincy, Ill., were among the visitors and friends of the Grand Lodge. The members of the Chariton Lodge claim they have the finest furnished lodge in the jurisdiction. Mrs. Effie Coltine of Moberly, Mo. was a visitor in our city last week. The members of Union Lodge claim they have the largest increase in membership this Masonic year. Mrs. Storms of Kansas City was among the visiting friends of the Grand Lodge. Ottumwa and Oskaloosa were the only lodges that did not report an increase in membership this year, but they promised to beat the best next year. Des Moines Lodge had the largest delegation, they were represented by ten of her citizens. Mrs. James Woods and Miss Alice Morton of Des Moines are visiting relatives and and friends and will spend several weeks in the city. The Marshalltown Lodge claim to have the strongest treasure of the jurisdiction, they report over $200.00. H. R. Wright one of Des Moines attorneys is in the city visiting friends as well as attending the session of the Grond Lodge. Miss Jessie Walker of Marshalltown is visiting friends here during the ses of the Grand Lodge. "Billy" had Ihe lead as the most popular man among the fair sex at this gathering, while Herbert, Frank, George, Isaac and Harrison were contesting his rights for this honor. Captain Banks was the marshal and had chargd of the parade, which was conceded by the citizens to be the largest, as well as the finest ever seen on our streets. Miss Tisha Fields, our pleasant agent was confined to her room and was unable to attend any of the numerous parties given in honor of the delegates. Mrs. F. D. Bland entertained a number of delegates and other friends Wednesday evening, in honor of her guests, Medames Young and Starks. Progressive whist and social conversation was the feature of the evening. Elegant refreshments were served. The next session of the Grand Lodge will be held in Des Moines, which promises to be the largest as well as the most interesting session in the history of this order. Mrs W. H. Jones served in honor of the delegates; as the guest were being seated around the well laden table Mrs. Jones taken suddenly ill and the family physician was called. This marred much of the pleasure that was in store for the guests. The Omaha Lodge made perhaps one of the best reports of the lodges this year. Oedar Rapids lodge shows its steady increase in membership. Rev. W. A. Searcy was the representative of the Clinton lodge and made a good report. Mrs. John Craig entertained in honor of Miss Jessie Walker of Marshalltown Saturday afternoon. The prevalence of the Panama hat is another evidence of our phenomenal prosperity. A Word to the Public... I beg to inform you that the undersigned has purchased the business located at 220 West Court avenue, th's city, and will hereafter conduct a saloon, handling ony, 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 raees money go towards supporting them without any race man becoming correspondingly richer; that money accumulated by any member of the race, in any legal, honest business endeavors is just so much added to the sum total of the Negro wealth of the country. Thanking you in advance for any courtesies or favor you may extend, I Respectfully Subscribe myself THE MASTER J. E. WHELAN, for Clerk of the Supreme Court. The above is a cut of Mr. Whelan of Montgomery county, who is a candidate before the coming Republican convention for the nomination of Clerk of the Supreme court. Mr Whelan is peculiarly well fitted for the office he seeks. On leaving Monmouth college 20 years ago, he went to Red Oak when he taught school and farmed until '86, when he was elected clerk of the District court, which position he held four consecutive terms. At the close of his last term he received the appointment of Deputy Clerk of the Supreme court, under Mr. Jones the present Clerk, which position he filled acceptably for nearly four years. His ability was recognized by all who had any business with that office of the highest order, and on the election of the present State Auditor Mr. Whelan was tendered and accepted the Deputyship under Mr. Merriman, which is perhaps one of the most important as well as one of the most difficult subordinate positions in the State's service. While holding this position the chief of this office was taken sick while in California and detained from his office, throwing the whole responsibility upon Mr. Whelan, which he file I with credit to himself and honor to Mr. Merriman. At present he is holding a position as State Bank examiner, which requires considerable knowledge of book-keeping and commercial law, as well as ability of an expert accountant. Mr. Whelan has been an active party worker since his early boyhood and has a host of friends throughout the State; which fact taken in connection with his unquestioned fitness for the office he seeks makes him a strong candidate, and the party should show their appreciation of his faithful service by nominating him. MONDAY IS THE DAY. Monday, August 25th, at 1:30 P. M. is the time set for the dedication of the new Live Stock Pavilion. On this occasion our U. S. Senators Dolliver and Allison together with our Congressmen, State Officers and members of the Legislature will be present and a splendid programme has been arranged. Iowa has always had a pride in her stock raising, but has never had an opportunity to show it up to the best advantages until this year. The Live stock Pavilion and stock barns just completed on the State Fair grounds make it possible to hold the greatest live stock show in America, and the entries already recorded strongly substantiate this claim. Plan on going to the State Fair this fall, and by all means attend on Monday, the big day. Write the Secretary for book telling all about the Fair. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing. Renting-Tires & Sundries. 823 GRAND AVENUE. Public... that the undersigned has been at 220 West Court avenue, conduct a saloon, handling miskies 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 me of saloons, I simply state a that thousands of dollars of supporting them without any kindingly richer; that money user of the race, in any legal, must so much added to the n of the country. Advance for any courtesies or Yours Truly, VICTOR B. WALKER. TRIP TO THE NORTH AND NORTHWEST On leaving our good and progressive city of Des Moines, the morning after our natal day enroute for the twin cities in Minnesota, we soon found ourselves riding in on the North Western in a terrible wind storm and down pour of rain which greatly delayed the train. As we did not reach Minneapolis until Monday noon, of course as we left our city with the intention of attending the National Afro-American Press Association, the National Afro-American Council and the National Educational Association, therefore this letter will be the proceedings in brief of each of the above mentioned meetings. The Press Association only held one day and that was Monday. It was called to order by the President Mr. Cyrnas Field Adams of Chicago. They met in the Pilgrim Baptist church, this being the twenty-third annual meeting It was first organized in Louisville, Ky., in 1880 with John Adams of the Bulletin Louisville, Ky., now Editor of the Appeal at St. Paul, after the meeting was called to order and the preliminary wrk of organization and the announcement of the various committees. The paper entitled, "The Press as an Equator" was to be read by Col. W. A. Pledger of the Age, Atlanta, Ga., discussed by J. L. Thompson of the Byataneer, neither had reached the city so it was passed; Address by John C. Danyon entitled "History of Afro-American Journalism." A resolution hardly endorsing the coming St. Louis Exposition was offered which precipitated a heated attack by T. Thomas Fortune of New-York, on the ground that no colored commissioners were appointed on the exposition board, and that no provisions had been made for the presentation of the work and progress of the colored race, this brought out some strong speeches by Dr I. B. Scott of New Orleans, J. C. Dancy and M. S. Alexander of Louisiana, Dr. Scott made the strongest speech, counseling moderation it was grand, then the following amended resolution was passed. Resolved, That while indorsing on general principles the exposition and trusting that it may have the Afro-American peepe among the commissioners appointed on the part of the United States by President McKinley, and that no provision has been made by the management of the exposition for a proper exhibit of the thought skill and industry of the Afro-American people, without whom the magnificent states carved out of the Louisiana purchase could not, have made the progress which to-day places them in the forefront of the commonwealth of the republic. Resolved. That there is time to remedy this omlosion, and we resoet- No. 6. fully direct the attention of the management of the exposition to the same. The afternoon meeting closed with the election of officers which resulted as follow: President, Cyrus Field Adams of the Chicago Appeal; vice-president, John C. Dancy of Sallbury N. C., treasurer, William H. Steward of Louisville, Ky; secretary, T. Thomas Fortune of New York; chairman of the executive committee, Emmett J. Scott of Tuskegee, Ala. In the evening a very nice reception was given in which the following programme was given: EVENING SESSION: 7:30 o'clock. Piano Solo, "The Appeal" Grand Triumphal March—Weir. (Dedicated to John Quincy Adams, St. Paul Minn.) Chorus, "Hall to the Chief" (Boat Song)—Prout St. James A, M, E, church choir. Tenor solo, Torenord Song from Carmen—Bijet, Mr. Bradley S. Walker, Annual Address, President Gyrus Field Adams, The Appeal Chicago Ill. Soldier's Chorus, From Opera of Faust—Ground, Pilgrim Baptist church choir, Prof. Allen French, Director, Miss Evelyn G. Hickman, Accompanist. Piano Duet, "Il Trovatore"—Verdi, Misses Edna Gray Minnesota and Evelyn Hekman St. Paul. Symposium, "The Outlook for the Race" Rapid fire speeches limited to three minutes each. Rev. I. B. Scott D. D., Rev. W. T. Vernon D. D.; Hon. James H. Guy; J. Madison, Esq; Chas. W. Scratchin, Esq; Mrs. J. Silome Yates; Hon. John C. Dancy; Bishop Alexander Walters D. D.; Rev. J. C. Anderson, Rev. H. T. Johnson Bishop George Clinton; Hon. E. H. Deas, W. Thompson Esq.; Mrs. R. J Jeffrey; Dr. J. E. Henderson. Thus the Press Association adjourned to meet again next year in Louisville, Ky. Very Low Excursion Rates to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold July 11 to 31, inclusive, with final return limit by extension until September 13, inclusive, account Y. P. C. U. meeting. Pullman Standard and an Tourist Sleepers, Dining Cars, Scenic Route. Apply to agenta Chscago & North-Western B'y. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. John Greenau of Lockridge was here Tuesday. Ida Godfrey and her mother of Kansas City are spending the summer here. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Miss Hester Bartlett Mesdames Atkins, Reed and Trimbles were among those who attended the session of the Odd Fellows at Ft. Madison this week. Lizzie Reed was a Burlington visitor this week. Messrs Frank Godfrey and Fred McCracken are expected home this week. The Ladies Literary Society met with the Misses Bartlett Thursday night. Miss Arbuckle returned from Minneapolis last week, but have gone to Ottumwa. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Mrs. Phoenix of Moline sister-in-law of Miss Phoenix visited her three days. Mrs. Phoenix's cousin also came with her from Kalamazoo, Mich. who visited Dr. Peter Townley three days. Mr. Levi Naunly and Miss Ella Mopin of Moline was in our city Saturday to visit a few days but was called home suddenly on account of sickness of her mother. Having clear weather and all are happy once more. FORT MADISON NOTES. Mrs. Lydia Turpin and daughters Ella and Beatrice of Galesburg, Ill., arrived Wednesday to visit her mother Mrs. Chas. Thomas. Liberian of Ghana is writing his J. Davis of Chicago is visiting his relatives after a years absence. George Stewart was in Dayport last week visiting his father. Mr. Geo. Woodson of Muchakinock was in the city last Friday on business. Ben C. Winfrey who has been sick the past few days is able to be out again. Rev. S. Miller will preach morning and evening at the Second Baptist church. Miss Polly Dandridge is at home after five weeks visit at New Boston. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1090. Iowa pho GOOD LIVERY IN COUNT PRG PSS Ow ed , ER ey ae Rete te f BARAIA roo 8 Sy \ . ae ———— wy BIOTANDES FEB. 08 ————— ‘pee momrms, + __ TON A CHEMIBT’S REPORT A SURPRISE. Wot a Trace of Poleen Could be Found ‘by Fleyd Davis. ‘Marshalltown, July 18—Coroner has received the report, of : Floyd Davia on the examina “Gon of tbe internal organs of Mrs ‘Maud Lambert Stubbs, who was found dead in her bed recently and whom fie authorldes are congaent a Te was. confidently believed That the woman had been killed by ‘Polson, but the report of the chemlxt tates that thero was no trace of any olson found In the organs sent for Ssamination, ‘The case bas greatly ‘puraled all who have bad the investi Jaton in hand, The physicians can Sign no care for det ‘other than fag, which all symptoms indl- fate, An examination showed that a Gog whlch waa found dead on the bed esides Mrs. Lambert had died from morphine polzoning. All theories as fo the cause of the woman's death are exploded by the chemists report. It fs ull believed by some that the wo- Jaan dled of morphine potson, but that he quantity, though sufficient to cause Meath, ‘was 20 small as to leave no trace in the human body. Doctors tate tat instances are on record ‘Where deaths have been caused by Morphine and all traces dissipated ‘where an examination was not had Immediately. The inquest over the woman's remains was resumed today and several new witnesses have been stmmoned, who, it is hoped, will be able to shed some light on the myster- fous affair. At present, however. it is unlikely that the catse of Mrs. Stubb's death will ever be known, CEDAR RAPIDS CASUALTIES. Two Drowned and One Killed by a Live Wire. Cedar Rapids. July 18.—Jacob Raker was killed by grasping a live ‘electric light wire last night at the ‘elty water works. . He had been clean- Ing the interior of a boller and when fhe was ready to leave for the night ‘tried to bring the lamp out with him. ‘When he attempted to pull the lamp out of the socket be dropped dead. ‘Testa are being made by the city elec- trlelan, but the exact cause of the de- fective wire has not yet been ascer- tained. Joe Drorak and Paul Mackeously, two young Bohemians working for the Northwestern, went in swimming in the Oedar river yesterday afternoon Preparatory to going to a circus. They ‘wee seized w..b cramps and sank, several others who were in swimming falling to render them any assistance. NEW MULCT LAW QUESTION. Claimed the Iowa Mulct Statute Re- fers to Solar Time. Sioux City, July 18—S. J. Quincy, a Sloux City iawyer, professes to have Giscovered a point ‘ot law in accord. ance with which the provision of the ‘Martin mulet law which provides. sa- Joons shall be closed at 10 o'clock abarp can be avoided, and that they Yemain open until 10:28. His discov- PJs Based upon the ainerence be yeen standard and solar time. He ‘claims that the statute refers to solar Hime, and that therefore the, saloons "keep thelr doors open until twen- fyaix minutes after 10 according to Standard thme. The saloon men have ade s fund and wit bring the matter the supreme court. If the case tleka, Mr: Quincy is to receive $1,500 for his discovery. » FIGHT IN A BOX CAR. Sif tack Sa hth i aha hata : Near Boone, Ames, July 18.—Charles J. Feyhern of Fon du Lac, Wis., aged 22 years, and Rudolph Seifert, aged 29, of Aus. troHungary, were shot during a quar- rel with two tramps with whom they were beating a ride on the Northwest erm, on a freight near Boone. Feyhern was shot through the body and will probably die. Selfert was shot through the head. He may recover. Thetr asallants, who were strangers to them, eacaped. 460 New Rural Mail Route Carriers. | Des Moines, July i7—One hundred fand sixty Hew rural mall route cat. Fiera have been added (0 the service Sn Towa within the last two weeks There aro now about ope thousand carriers in the state. ‘The advance a thelr pay from 430 to $60 per month has induced a larger per cent of the carriers than ever to’ stick to thelr Job. as" steady employment, and. the eiclency of the service has” been really Increased ‘by reason of this fact, | __ Matt Hunter Goew to Work Des Moines, July 17.—Matt Hunter, of Mt. Ayr, who shot and. killed. the Athlete, Homer Holland, because of « quarrel over a gamblers debt and who Has been in the dungeon at Fort Madi. fon for several weeks because of hit Fefusal to work, has decided that be sill carry ut the taske Imposed upos Bim. Ho bas therefore been returned to his eel) and the asus) qelson fore 18 now belng given bim. |. Can Bell Revere Stampa Ottumwa, July 18—News was re colved from Washingion last. night that the postoftce here and the one at Keokuk are to be re-established with Fevensie stamp offices. On July 1 these Agencies were ut ott on recommen- dation of Collector’ Kemple, but. the People protested, with the result that Secretary Shaw bas given ordere re- Storing them. Kilied By Lightoin ' maguoketa, July 18--Peter House, a brother of Judge Mouse, was. In: etantly killed by lightning. He had Hison ‘early and was out among the Bock on bis Mite farm near the clty. ‘Two cows were also killed. He was fn old realdent of thle county, 66 yaare 61g, and leaves wite and four ell dren. This is the third death by acct Sent in his famtly in three months. WS let ea fet toe wt fee Rom ted omepeamen ey aa valleur, who lias been’ Jn the county Jail since Saturday spon the charge of the murder of her husband, has been released upon $1,500 bail. Her son- inlaw secured the bail bond and the axe Will awalt the action of the grand fury. rama CTEKE Downed. “Pes Moises, July 12—Thomas ‘Grboks better knows to the people ot Ded: Mol fi Toumy” crooks, « pevoter of and the pro Lead CAnety wae growed : of own ent ‘viaging te HEARING ON AAIL- ROAD ASSESSMENT Railroad Attorneys Say Land Values Are Not as High as They Should Be. GOVERNOR DEFINES HIS IDEA ""vosae tor tas Pubile and Arges fer on Anereage nthe Tatas of Ralirond Cor b ~ spetpsncar “ap looper cra aay rsa pi hetening to the arguments in regard to the railroad assessments. Represen- tatives of railroads were present, {n- cluding Messrs. Baldwin and Sturgis 0. the Burlington, Knight and Carbut of the Iilinols Central, Crandon and Stevens of the Northwestern, Carr and Dudley of the Sulwaukee, Severs of the Iowa Central, Woodruff of the Great Western, and Carroll Wright of the Rock islamd. The hearing will take several days ‘and it is probable that all the railroad companies. will be heard at the same time. Several others will also speak. A representa- tive of the business interests of the state and particularly the shipping in- terests will be heard and also persons representing counties. The board of supervisors. of Clinton county have sent Mr. Miller, an attorney, here, and the county auditor of Hamilton county has writien for a date for himself and members of the board. ‘Judge Stevens of Boone, opened the discussion, «speaking for the North- western. He laid the basis for his ar- gument by presenting reports from many of the counties along the North- western line, being facts gathered by county auditors from the records, which showed the actual average seil- ing price of the lands which have been sold the past six mobths in there counties to have been about $62 per acre. He referred to the enormous in- ereago in value of farm lands, and sald he belleved the Increase on Iowa farm land had been $7 to $10 since last September. While the statistics were taken from the books showing sales this year, yet a great many of the transfers were merely completion of sales made last year. hence the rec- ords do not show as high as land 1s actually selling for now. Besides, land sold on the market is not the highest priced land, but the cheapest land. He estimated the actual selling price of land {n these counties to be not less than $70 per arce. Yet the value assessed by the assessor Is only $44 an acre. Similar statistics were given In regard to live stock and other property. As for actual value, not selling vaiue, ue contended that It would be nearer $100 an acre, and at that price would actually be a'good fnvestment. In thirty years the actual selling price of lands had risen 400 per cent, but the assessment value had gone up but 50 per cent. ‘Judge Carr, of Des Moines, speak- Ing for the Milwaukee, presented a series of affidavits from leading citl- zens of ten representative counties in northern Towa, on actual value of farm lands and assessed values. These afldavits were from county officials, bankers and business men. In Buena Vista the actual estimated value of land was $60 an acre, assessed value $26.51; In Cerro Gordo from $55 to $62, assessed $24.71; Chickasaw, $50, assessed $32.06; Floyd, $60, assessed $27.41; Clay, $50 to $60, assessed $30; Kossuth $55 to $60, assessed $26.92; Lyon $60, assessed $31.06; Sioux $70, assessed $36.97; Shelby, $65, assessed 924.18, and so on. Judge Cart stated that taking the ten counties from which he bad received reports the average assessed valuation was about 54 per ceat of the averaged actual value, ‘Addresses along the same lines were also made by Caroll Wright, of Moines; Judge G. W. Sewer. of Oska- foosa, and A. 8. Dudley, of Milwaukee. Des Moines, July 17—The hearing on taxation before the executive coun- cll was marked yesterday by the ap- pearance of Frank T. Campbell of thie city, exstate railroad commis sioner, in behalf of the public. Mr. Camptell, in a vigorous speech that Insted an hour and a half, strongly urged a large increase in the railroad assessment. He Is the only person who has thus far appeared against the rallroads. ‘Another feature of the hearing. whieh lasted all day, was a statement by Governor Cummins, in which he defined his idea of railroad valuation. He took the broad ground that rail road property, as any other, is worth just what it will sell for and that in as- Beasing the council had to take into consideration those things that would help to determine the selling price. ‘The statement of Governor Cummins was regarded as of no little impor. tance by the representatives of the rallroads, as it is the first time in the course of the hearing that the governor has to any extent defined bis views. He made {t plain that he did not share the views advanced by A. 8. Dudley of the Milwaukee that the maximum Value that can properly be pit on 8 rallroad 1s the cost of reproduction Des: Moines, July 18.—At the hear ing on taxation before tne executive council yesterday, W. W. Baldwin of the Burlington presented figures to show that uumerous large corpora- tlons in the state, not engaged in manufacturing of merchandising, were utterly failing to pay their proper share of taxes. Not only were thelr assessments too low, in his opinion, but there was no attempt to comply with the law that such corporations shall make a return to the assessors on the amount and value of their cap- ftal stock. ‘Mr. Baldwin cited a number of cor porailons of Des Moines and of Bur ington that were assessed far too low. The Des Moines corporations that he referred to particularly were the street railway company. the Edison Light company, the water company, the Savery Hotel company, and sev: eral others. He sald these corpora- tlons falled to comply with the law and to make returns showing the Fahey Given Four Years. coer rene: sek se, ties. Fe hey, ate of the aeven pertons who et taped from the. county fall on. the Srening of ube 5 and was recaptored few dayn go in Cocago an6 brournt dack here, pleaded guilty before Judge ‘Wheeler in the district court to bold- {ng ap snd robbing Frits-Goth in the road yards, que te court nentepced him to four years in the. penitent! ne: Mad so: eho, Fis 008, m enn toe the anon amount of value of their capital stock SP ike staate requires RSET tar ot ee es Henry Wallace of this city, who spoke Eas ance valuation of the lroads on the, basis siren oe ale oe es ae cates a carte ek, Mia ae co at ect Sen ord cee sara eras eure sudo apr raeh te ce eg Des Moines, July 18—1ue law in Towa requiring days of grace has been abolished. This fs the gist of an opin- fon that has been prepared by Attor- ney General Mullan in response to a request for a rullng on the question by ‘Auditor of State Merriam. The nego- able instruments measure, which was enacted by the last general as- sembly, had the effect to eliminate days of grace from the Jowa law. ‘There have been many Inquiries on this subject from bankers and {t was decause of these that Mr. Merriam sought an opinion from the attorney general. ‘There have been conficting opinions fon this subject and banks have been given much trouble by the uncertain- ty. Mr, Mullan has investigated the law thoroughly and says he entertains no doubt Whatever tat days of grace have been abolished. When the nego- table instruments bill was before the house Tast spring the question was ralsed whether it would not have this very effect. Representative Clarke of Dallas, who introduced the bill, held ft would’ not, and little more attention Was given It. Had it been known the effect of the measure would be to do away with days of grace there is no doubt an amendment would have been insisted on, inasmuch as a measure to abolish days of grace had been de- feated earlier in the session. SEE GREAT WESTERN'S HAND. Opinion it Will Build Diagonally ‘Through State to St. Louis. Sioux City, July 18.—That the pro- Ject of bullding a direct line of rail. Toad from Sioux City, diagonally across Iowa and Missouri, Is nearing accomplishment, 1s becoming evident. That the Great Western is concerned with the project is strongiy believ- ed. ‘The Towa and St. Louls recently In- corporated in Missouri and Towa, is doing things. It 1s spending money. It ig letting contracts. It is giving most positive evidence that it has money in the treasury. Tt announces that it wil complete the line Into Sluox City tn 1904. ‘The Towa and St. Louls propose to do exactly the same things that were proposed by the old St. Louls, Towa and Dakota, to which this town voted a tex about ten years ago. At that time the project was headed as now by Captain T. P. Gere, was financed and on the point of construction of its firet section of road. But the outcome of stringent times stopped every such enterprise, and this one has slept ever since. MRS. PIKE WANTS A DIVORCE. ‘A Sequel to the Shooting of Wm! Pike at Fonda, Fonda, July 16.—Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Pike, who figured before the public recently in connection with a shooting Scrape, the facts of which still remain ‘a mystery, have agreed to separate. Mrs. Pike has applied for a divorce on the third statutory ground—that of cruelty, Yesterday they conferred with thelr attorneys and there has deen stipulated settlement as to all mony. All the Teal estate and per sonal property Is to be retained by Mrs, Pike, her husband to recelve a certain sum In cash. Mrs Pike 1s to have possession of the farm home. Mr. Pike has left and will make his horia sith his tether east of twa. KILLED ON NORTHWESTERN. Washington Johnson of Grand June- ‘Gea tins Sean Grand Junction, July 18—Wasbing- ton Johnson, forty-five years of age, was struck by the fast mall and in- stantly killed. He bad left bis home to go to his son's, a short distance 1orm his own home, as was bis cus: tom each morning. But falling to make his appearance on the accustom: eq time a search was made which re- sulted as above. The crew of the train which struck him was aware of tae fact but did not stop, reporting the Accident to a freight crew, who went out and brought bim. Mr. Johnson lived about three miles enst of this place, a Brick Fell on Him. Marshalltown, July 18—Theodore Johnson, treastirer of the ‘Times-Re- publican company of this city, met with an accident that came near end- ing bis life. Just as he stepped out of’ the office the wind blew a brick which had become loosened from the coping of the building and fell with terrifte force, striking Mr. Johnson on the forehead. It required ten stitches to close the wound, which bled pro: fusely. Had the brick struck an Inch further back on the head it would wn- doubtedly have killed him. As it Is, the wound fs very painful, but the skull is not fractured and, Mr. Johnson will undoubtedly recover. Found Dead in Pool of Water. Elkader, July 18—P. P. Olmstead, of Monona, Clayton county, died sud: denly. He had arisen early and start. ed after the cows. Not returning in due seazon search was made for him and he was found lying dead in a puddle of water. It is thought that he fell while in a sinking spell, with which he had been afflicted before, and drowned. He was & prominent cit!- zen. having been a candidate for coun- ty representative in 1897. Acouaad Man Paton, Laurens, July 18—Albert Beelow, living southeast of here, was bound over to await the action of the grand Jury upon complaint of his 14-year-old Aaughter, who charges attempted rape. She charges the attempts have been going on three years, a Griahed ae Pale. Clinton, July 12.—Frank Hilgendorf, the S-yearold son of Fritz Hilgendort, was rin over by a Wagon loaded with Wood and instantly killed.” ‘The boy climbed on the whee) while the wagon was standing and the driver started, up without noticing the boy, who was clinging to the wheel. He was carried ‘uns Go the wheal which passed over ‘Be | “cramhing.H.to.0 pulp. | Money and Men Disegpear: _ Maraballtowns July 12—Orris $1 | of Clomons;eame tb, Marsballts | deny 4: 6980 8 Bik’ person. Woe Lie" Soy teem heute tate Ni tices |NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL oe ‘out figures showing the total number of insane persons in Iowa June 20, 1002, to be 4626, a total increase of 436 ‘over the previous year. | Along with these figures 1s a table showing the number of insane in the state dur- ing the past three years, together with the Increased ‘umber each succeed. ing period. ‘The average yearly. in crease duting the three years.{s.125- 23. Judge Robinson of the board of control. stated that at this rate the state would have to. furnish every eight years added accommods- Sfoue Gir Ge fanane equet Co the cape elty of one of the present state hos- pitals. It fa impossible now for more Than 1,000 insane persons. tobe. ac commodated in any one of the state hospltals, However the increase men: tloned above Includes insane in coun- ty and private institutions, aod Judge Robinson does not anticipate that the above contingency will ever arise when the atate will bear the entire Durden of increase. ‘The treasurer of state has just ald fof $20,000 in time warrants against the building fund for the state univer sity ralsed by the spectal levy of 130 of a mile, “In all there have becn $49,100 of these warrants, They were {usted In September, 1898, without 1m terest, and s0ld at a diseoimt for tue purpose or antielpating the revenue from the special building fund levy. The Srst of them, to tho amount of $20,000, fell due July 10, 190%, and it Nas those warrants failing dus on that Gate that have Just been ald. of They were held by the Burlington Savings bank of Burlington, Vt, and were purchased by that bank for but $17,200. There will be $13,100 of these Warrants due November 1 and ono for $16,000 due December 30. The dis Counts on these warrants amounted ty $5,500, representing the sum lost by the state in anticipating the reveasa ‘This practice was disapproved by the eglsiature last ‘winter and bas beet probibited. The warrants were used {nthe purchase of books by the re sents. Stato Labor Commissioner Brig bam and Deputy Holder has Just re tumed from Davenport, whore they entered on the work of factory inapec Mon for 1902." Thia 1s the frst inopec on under the new law of the twenty- binth general assembly, and Mr. Brig Bam bes made up his mind to enforce tae new statutes rigidly. While many factories were. in excellent condition Mt Davenport, Mr. Brigham found many Ingractions of the saw. Children 10 years of ago are employed, and many Betwoan the ages of 12 and 13, tre questly laboring with dangerous ma hinery. “Many” violations of the Jaw Foquiring safety appliances tor. dau: gerous machinery’ were discovered fh" some bulldings there were poor suoitary arrangements and lack of Are feacapes. “Mr. Brigham sald ho 1s de fermined to correct such abuses, He |hald a conference with the county at |torney of Scott county, Jullus Lischer, nd Mr. Lischer assured him of bis tn tention to cooperate heartily. The law allows 60 days for the correction |of abuses after written notice Ia given |by the commiselonor.” Mr. Brigham lo tends to Viele the factories again In @0 days and if the law is not then abeyed, then the county attorney will begin prosecutions, Fire escapes will be particularly insisted upon, Ninety jaye" notice fh allowed for the equip Bloat of factories with safely appt faces tnd sanitary appitances. From Sow until October, Mr. Brigham and bis deputy will be occupied much of the time with factory inspection. » I will not be possible to visit every fac tory in each town or city, but as large |e number as possible will be given st j fention, considering the fact there ts {a biennial appropriation of but $1,00 jfor the gathering of reports on the | sondition of factories, Governor Cummus has announced the appointment of George W. Dyer pf Nevada, ta succeed Judge Wm. 8 | Kenyon, who has Just retired from the | bench in the Eloventa district. Jedge Kenyon, who resides at Boone, has terved ‘several’ terms ‘on the Story rounty bench and fs. well known ai prer the state. Recently he sent In his resignation to the governor op the plea that private business interests semtadea hit time, dee Dyer is an of about sixty yeare of age and at attorney of experience. He is wel own. in. Stary couaty, although as not an extonded ” acqualatance oughout the state, Governor Cummins is being flooded with letters from sentimental women who are moved to deep compassion Over the prospective fate of Albert G Phillips, one of the Buena. Viste coun ty bank robbers and murderers. Phil |lpw tn under sentence of death and less he ie given a new trial or the gov cemor commutes his sentence he wil Bang ext. December. tor saurder Since he hes been in Anamosa Drisor Phillips bas been writing poetry. Some fot it was recently published in. th Register and Leader. It went broad cast through Towa and the result Is the governor te getting letter after lette from women who want to know low Ihe can be to cruel as to permit such nice young man, with such admirable Iterary talents, to be hanged. The) say It is Just too horrible for any ts {nd hope the governor won't think allowing such @ thing. ‘The poetry o Phillips was first published in the Ana mosa Prison Prets and. the governo He eald to be wondering whether i sould be well to confine its clreulatio {o the walle of the prison or at Teas to the male section of the community Phillips isa bright young. mulaito aged 27. “His attorneys are secking 2 ew trial for him. “Papa, what ie @ warrlage in high lite?” “Two vacant hearts entirel surrounded by cash.” ‘The man entering the store—"Have “Papa, what is a marriage in high er" "Two vacant hearts entirely surrounded by cash,” ‘The man entering the store—“Have you typemriterribbons!" ‘The tres irl behind the counter—"Te sh Blonde or brunette?” Miss Eastside—"That 1s a lovel gown, but haven't I seen it before” Bite’ Westslde"'No, T think not! 1 have ony worn i at a few smart at fairs this season.” Clergyman. (lately come to parish —“Your neighbor, Smith says my ser mons are rubbish” Farmer"Ah, 5 needo't mind ‘im, sirt es merely’ mouthplece for other folks.” fe may. be bifas, but know! Teaves 10 Foom for doubt 'sa'botter to 00 alandered by some toan tbe, pained by here Harriet-—"What spall {sayin the pararinasnat for 8 Sok ns asap that well aky ner wh peek strane. rescrs sh may preter." °stwhat ie your bativity?” caked th pists “T. ain't got any, y' feeling | tie, past bt Mek averrthing had” scape notes ee in Genes, Aveessarpy | follow.” 1 een aden ide Io IIS IIIS II SF OA S| ° : Little Miss Millions; or, The Witch of Monte Carlo. A ROMANCE OF THE RIVIERA. © By St. George Rathborne, Anthro rst uias Caprice eho Spiders Web Bie, a, 7 {Comrie 1 by Bret and Sai, New York} 398999 998 99999 9 999999889 CMAPTEE CC | rd from iste! sebbard and ne qeerene Ee, Tee Reet At Just nine o'clock that same night cab came to a halt in front of & sombre pile of masonry known to Pa- rislans as a Capuchian monastery. This vehicle contained our two aé- venturers, Jones gave the heavy old style knocker a few bangs that re- sounded harshly among the lofty cor- ridors within. ‘This summons brought a lay brother ‘Ut once to the door, for no appeal can ever be slighted by those whose vows have made them brothers to the poor of thelr faith. Jones announced that he had a most important communication for the reverend father which could not pos: sibly be postponed until another day— that he had come over land and sea for this one purpose, and grave results might follow further delay. The doorkeeper’s hesitation seemed quite swept away by such logical rea soning, and he asked the two gentle ‘men to enter, which they did with con- siderable readiness. ‘The brother led them {nto an apartment and begged them to be po- tlent, as the head of the order was engaged at the time with other visitor who had, strange to say, also come upon very important business. When they were alone Merrick sug- gested the possibility of the good fa ther’s other callers belng those per sons whom they least desired to meet at such a critical time, and eomehow this idea gave Jones so much uneast- ness that he Jumped to his feet. Just as Jones gained bis feet he heard a sneeze twice repeated, a sneeze that seemed to possess. an individual- Ity, as 1s frequently the case. The effect upon Jones was magical for his companion saw him give a sud- den start, while his jaws came together with a snap. “That is the time you struck the nail squarely upon the head, my boy. The count is here in this building— after all, he has gained a point on us, since he even now talks with the holy father; seeking to present enough in- fluence to secure possession of the secret dossier. You ean hear the murmur of thelr voices in yonder Ii brary,” was what Jones sald, tmpres- sively. “Come, my friend, we must shy our castors into the ring, and re- member. Joneg, he pays the freight.” Merrick was close upon the heels of the redoubtable Jones when the latte Dushed the door wide open and thus unceremoniously entered the adjoining apartment. Nelther Jones nor his companion ave more than a passing glance at the room, thelr whole attention being taken up with the little party gather- fed near the center at the moment when they so suddenly forced an en- trance These were three In number, the patriarchial good father, a tall, bronz- ed man in the fatigue dress of a French infantry captain, and a yellow- Dearded giant just back of him. In these two Merrick recognized the count gnd his faithful Russian col league.” Jones should have been called to the bar, for he had all the clever attr Dutes of a successful advocate, and could present so plausible a case that few men might hold out against is ‘specious plea ‘As he advanced in the direction ot the trio he raised his hand In a dra- matic as well as suppllcating manner, ‘and first of all sincerely begged par: don for disturbing the peace and sanc- tity of so sacred a place. ‘Then he told how he had come to see Father Anselmo upon very import fant business, und hearing the volee of his rival In the adjoining room, he had even dared profane it with his pres- fence, for which he would always be profoundly sorry, hoping to have the good and gracious father hear his side of the cate before delivering up the documents, which, sealed in a packet, he had held long in trust, waiting for some one to come bearing a message from Father Jean. “Good father,” said the suave Am- rican, producing a paper from his pocket, “there is the claim I make, Upon your fudgment I stand ready to stake my all. There you will find sub- stantial evidence to also prove my Identity.” ‘And while the venerable prelate was reading, the four men surveyed each other as mortal enemies might do— Tones calm and scorntul, filled with the keen pleasure of coming triumph, the others frowning. ‘Ah! Father Anselmo bad flaished reading, and looked from one to en- other of the rival claimants ere ren- dering his decision. “Father, I have your word to'de- liver the packet to me, your solemn promise," said the count, in a hoarse ‘volee, reading his defeat in the face of the venerable recluse, and holding des- perately to this lest chance, asa drowning man will cling to a straw. “That was given before I had looked upon this document bearing the slgua- ture of one I once knew well. It is my solemn duty to deliver this trust to the fone who has the stronger claim, otherwise I would be false to my vow." “You have decided, then, against Gat! eikel thasenant, tatwsen “his sword from its atee) seabberd and pee. Pared for war. Evidently the big Russian attache ‘had been half expecting some such ap- Deal to arms, if one might judge trom the celerity with which he, too, whip: ed out a shining blade, which he was Drivileged to cirry on account of his connection, unworthily enough, with the legation, Jones, seeing what lay In the wind. was not slow to reach back to. the Pocket where he carried a seven- shooter, and Mertick followed suit with a swing, proving that if the fra- eas actually came to a crisis he would not be found wanting. Eye looked into eye, and the count ‘saw a lurking devil in the skyblue orbs of the Yankee that somehow he did not fancy—Jones was one of those pe- cullar men who could smile exasperat- ingly even when committing harl karl So the count, having mentally com- uted his chances of surviving an en- counter, and finding them next to nil, decided to defer the reckoning until a more opportune time, when he would be able to bring more pow- erful factors to bear. Father Anselmo touched a bell. Almost immediately half a dozen strapping big monks entered the apartment, proving that this body- guard could not have been far away at any time. ‘The count had thrust his eword back in its sheath with am angry move- ‘ment, and stood there with his arms folded, looking defiance. “Before we quit these walls, rever- end father, I demand once more that you place in my hands the packet you solemnly promised to deliver, it could prove my position. This I have done, and you have it on the honor of a name Frenchmen are at present pleased to particularly honor.” ‘There was no change in the old monk's demeanor; he had weighed his chanees and decided upon his plan of action, nor could threats or cajoler- fes have any further influence upon him, “IT as positively refuse, Count Leon, and in order that you may have no doubts as to what my action in the premises might be, I have here in your presence solemnly delivered to the accredited agent of M. Darragh the packet that wes committed to my care when Father Jean passed to immortal- ity.” ‘Jones smiled broadly as his hands eagerly fondled the little sealed pack- age, while the count glared his un- speakable rage. “Now, depart from under this root, ungodly men, and pray you come hers no more, But for the honor in which all true Frenchmen hold your name, Count Villebois, 1 would be tempted to complain of your desperate action to those high in authority, who know how to punish as well as reward. With the passing of this legacy into the hands of this worthy man my interest In the matter entirely ceases.” “and mine only takes a renewed lease of life,” roared the baffled Afri- can explorer, as he turned and accom- panied the doorkeeper out of the room, Neither of our friends had any de- sire to Unger within those gloomy walls, and lost no time in saying fare- well to the venerable father who, had proved so good a friend in time of need. It had ceased raining, but gloom bung heavy all around them. a gloom and fog better suited to old London than the gay French capital. Perhaps it was an accident, but nelther of them were of a mind to be- eve so, Rather were our friends ready to suspect that the count and bis Muscovite ally had something to do with the cab’s disappearance, since such men never lose an opportunity to harass an enemy when the oppor- tunity arises. Nor did their suspicions arise in vain, Without the least warning the two friends suddenly found themselves set upon by a squad of roughs, such as may be recruited at small expense from the slums of any great clty. When Jones saw the nature of the gang thus brought so rudely to their attention, he scorned to avail himselt of the potent weapon of his outer coat. ‘The vermin were not worth such ex: alted treatment Each of our friends had gone forth with a stout cane, and in the hands of determined men these could be made exceedingly serviceable, ‘Thus they turned to meet the on- slaught with an eagerness that perhaps surprised tlie footpads, no doubt -ac- customed to having such victims as they chore to honor with their at- tention throw up thelr hands in in- glorious surrender. CHAPTER T11, Velvet Claws, Jones and Merrick were full of fight so that the opportunity. to doa Ite work In the service of the communtty came to them not without its advan- taxes. ‘and the way they badgered those castaways from society was really ceaution—not a head escaped punish- iment, and some recelved such a double dose that they grew rattled. ‘The result was © foregone , conch sion, since heads never vould be" in the same class with clubs. And in Jess than a minute the friends had thelr enemies on the run, utterly de- morallzed by the vigorous treatment siven. Without attempting pursutt, the two felenda made the best of thelr way so Naturally’ both of them were cage to sce wHat manner of document hd fallen taf thelr possession, but tt wa too pubfic n place to serve as a council letatabile'ag. yomon eeGpoeea setlcing: te ‘Mis den om an upper floor, where a ‘one would be apt to dlature tans ‘They were in the act er ‘when an attache of the ertaniernatt arted n't cation - @ few words and banded him g. Jones saw his friend stana Jute, a though hardly keowing nae to do. ‘At the same time he cout not ap notice that the card was such an'naet ‘se for calling. “1M come Up presently, my Jow—third stage, number igh Good—give me five minutes oe aot ‘And ex Jouee climbed the sty ig preference to using the ltt be ekg to glance through the open dey the hotel parlors, and beheld a since in white, seated on a divans e yct so "entrauelngly beautiful that eas man might be pardoned for bowing her shrine upon the slightest cask’ agement. ones merely gave one of bis tit whlatles that ‘seemed to expren ts feelings 20 completely. For the tang er war the Princess ” Olgwiny whom a wretched fate had thet at Thrown across. Mark Merrick’ yo under most peculiar clrcumstane which were of nature to. tray within her certaln feelings she het Taughed at in others, Jones did nt enjoy the aight of Ita bit. He hag the character of the Continental Lar ‘ine, and how unscrupulous be bag alwaya been tn playing withthe boll of human passions, Meanwhile Merrick entered the par tor, "He had reasons of ble own te granting the lady's request for an in terview as soon as she came tn, His ‘crloslty had been aroused by a few words written Iu French tye her care “A matter of great importance.” She began by thanking. him ve again for his generous and manly sus tor of the morning. Merrick. ale his hand tn protest, shaking his cory head as though declaring be had date nothing that deserved such. bia praise, An; you talk as though you wer fs member of the czars colt, 20 suas fed, 0 diplomatic. ‘But T nnust aot find fault. Then, motsleur, ste you and sour frlend are In danger” saa dudalen HOW TERM UNCLE SAM OaISINATD, A Mtory Tuat Is Vouched for by Rev, ee a Rey. G. F. Merriam of Mt. Kisko, N. Y., tells a story of the origin of the term “Uncle Sam” as applied to the United States. He sald a farm in Mason, N. H., belonging to the estate of Mrs. Persis Wilson, who died re- cently, and which estate he is engaged in settling, was the birthplace and boyhood home of Uncle Samuel Wil- son, who was the original “Uncle Sam.” ‘The story, vouched for by the Rev, Mr. Merriam, who has lived all his life until within the past two years in close proximity to this farm, ts this: Samuel Wilson was one of a family of twelve children, who lived on this farm, near Madison Center, and he ‘and his younger brother, Edward, 1o- cated when they were young men in Albany, N. ¥., and at the time of the War of 112 became extensive con- tractors for government supplies. They were at this time well known in the vleinity of Albany as “Uncle Sem" and “Uncle Ned.” ‘The packages of supplies when sent away to United States government supply depots were marked “U. 8." ‘and people sometimes questioned what those magic letters stood tor. ‘They were told that as the packages came from Uncle Sam Wilson, of course they meant “Uncle Sam," and from this little thing the name spread until the government itself was Te ferred to as Uncle Sam. ‘The original “Uncle Sam” house fs standing, although a new house has been erected near-by, and everstbiog Is to be sold. a i aoe, ‘The great desert in the forbidden hinterland of Tripoll, northern Africs, which has not been visited by Euro- peans for fifty years, has now been explored by Mr. Edward Dodson, & young Englishman, who went out lost March. ‘The members of the expedi- tion experienced much difficulty with the authorities; at one place they were put under arrest, and on two oct sions threatened ‘by Arabs, who pre pared to ambush them, says the 1on- don Mail, One of the most notable things on the journey to BMurzuk wes the great petrified forest. For ten days they traveled across an area of petrified trees varying in circumfer- Enee from geven feet to a few inches. Every branch of this forest was, of course, lying prone, and this, together with the presence of marine shells showed that this part of the great St- hara had at one time been submerged. One night they were surrounded by thunder storms, No less than five dis- tinct storms were in progress all around, and the guns and spears of the party became surrounded by ® halo of phosphorescent light, whicl greatly alarmed tho superstitious at- tendants, who regarded this as 6 fourth judgment upon them for trav: eling with “unbelievers.” a ae Mamie As a matter of fact, Victor “ugo ° fa certain claim to be considered as & ‘composer. When his “Lucrece Borgia” was being rehearsed; the question arone as to who should be asked to set the drinking song to music. Mey- ferbeer and Berlioz both offered, but the manager-would not hear of elther of them, says the London Express, He sald he aid not want music whieh ‘would distract the attention of the au~ dence from the play, and he told the ‘conductor of the theater band to write the tune for the song. ‘The poor MAB id his best, but he could make notb- ing of it. In despair he went to. Hugo, “This te the sort of thing you want” cried the poet, and began shouting ‘the words of the song to a note of music in his volce, but he banged the rhythm with his first upon the table 0 that the musician got the swing of the song Into his head, and very #008 dashed off a melody, which he ever afterward ealled Victor Hugo's tune ‘Win a man's heart and his jadgmens s s00n’ convinced, DEFIANCE STARCH 16 OZ. 10 CTS. It is the purest, cleanest starch made. It is free of injurious chemicals. It can be used where ordinarily you would be afraid to use starch of any kind. That's Defiance. Your grocer sells it. 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Use it two weeks: Not as represented, money refunded immediately. No warranty on the milk delivered. No warranty leaving pure, sweet milk. Rates cream, but not milk. Agents price first delivery every day. Agents price first delivery in each case. Price first delivery Ot. 421 W. 6th St. Kansas City, Mo. SCALE The Improved Columbia Reefs, manufactured by Mammoth Mills A.B. Council blight. It not made by a trust. "ALL WEIGHT-FOR MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY" ROMAN EYE BALSAM FOR WEAK, INFLAMED EYES AND EYELIDS Price 25 Cents. All Druggists. WROGST'S INDIAN VEGETABLE PILL CO., New York When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. DELIGHTFUL EASTERN TRIPS. The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Ry. has just issued a new summer book, "Lake Shore Tour," showing a selected list of eastern resorts, with routes and rates. Copy will be sent on application to C. F. Daly, Chief A. G. P. A., Chicago. Two pounds of potatoes are equal as food to fourteen pounds of turnips? IS YOUR SKIN BLOOTCH? 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"Beware," said the fortune-teller, "to the dark man." "You are trying to hide yourself," maltered the fainn young maid. EXPLAINS PELEE'S ACTIONS Views of Prof. Verrill on the Recent Eruption. Some of the phenomena attending the destruction of St. Pierre have been difficult to explain, especially the sheet of flame that seems to have accompanied or closely followed the violent explosion of gas. Prof. Verrill of Yale states his view to be that the heat is sufficient to cause the dissociation of hydrogen and oxygen from water coming suddenly into contact with the lava in the crater, and that in the case of sea water chloride would be dissociated from sodium. These gases suddenly ejected with great violence and exploding in the crater would produce the effects manifested on so great a scale at Martinique. The people were killed by the sudden explosion of a vast volume of hydrogen and oxygen; and this accounts for the sudden burning of flesh and clothes, as well as of buildings and of vessels in the roadstead. The chlorine combining with some of the hydrogen would produce hydrochloric acid, which is poisonous and suffocating and would quickly kill all those not destroyed by the first explosion. HAMLINS WIZARD OIL SORE FEET ALL DRUGGISTS SELL IT A Unhealthy Hair. See the germs that disinfects and eats at the root of the hair, making dandal, ruff, coming falling hair, finally build- ment! A Healthy Hair. "A" marks outer- layer layer, "D" marks the interior layer, "C" marks the internal layer, "C" marks the root of the hair. NEWBRO'S HERPICIDE Destroys those parasitic germs, and it is the only hair preparation that does. "Destroy the cause, you remove the effect." FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS. OCEAN GRAVE FOR FOURTEEN Whaleboat Carrying a Pleasure Party Capsizes Near Star Island. ONLY THREE LIVES ARE SAVED Walters and Waitresses Wore Out on a Travel Trip When a Sudden Squall Came Up, Bringing Death and Destruction. Portsmouth, N. H., July 18.—A nineteen foot whaleboat containing sixteen waiters and waitresses employed at the Oceanic house, Star island, Isle of Man, where they had gone out in a pleasure trip in charge of Skipter Fred Miles, capsized during a sudden squall and fourteen of the occupants were drowned by who had gone out in by fishermen who put out from shore in their cories. The names of the drowned are: Hewar Farrington, Cambridge, Mass.; A. Alward Predilerton, N. H., Bertha Graham, Danvers, Mass. Minnie McDonald, Cambridgeport, Mass. Eva and May Adams, Portsmouth, N.H. Cathering and Elizabeth Boows Saxon School Bleach Chage, Malden, Mass. Anna Sheehan, West Medford, Mass. Eva and May Marshail, Haverhill, Mass. Isabelle Kaouska, Cambridge, Mass. Laura Glimore. Exeter, N. H. Laura Glimore. Exeter, N. H. Alice Lagerhy, Lizzie Bresnahan, Skipier Fred Miles. The bodies of Farrington, Alward, Blesse Chase, Eva Marshal and Isabelle Kaouska have not been recovered. All the others were taken from the water where they were worked over for a long time by two doctors, but without success. Farrington and Alward were both law students at Harvard university. They were both good swimmers and lost their lives in trying to rescue the others. BREAK IN GREAT STRIKE. Four Railroad Come to an Agreement With Their Employees Chicago, July 15—By agreements reached between four railroads and their employees, the great strike of the freight handlers and teamsters, that has paralyzed the industries of Chicago, has ended. A majority of the strikers are expected to return to work today. Thursday, according to the present outlook there will be but few evidences of the strike. Four railroads that entered into the agreement with their men last night were the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern, the Chicago & Northwestern, the Nickle Plate and the Illinois Central. The four the Illinois Central and the Northwestern accepted the proposition made upon advice of the teamster's board of arbitration. The Nickle Plate and Lake Shore succeeded in getting their men to sign the scale预案. Consequently neither the freight handlers nor the railroads claim a victory. As the employees of the Lake Shore were the first to sign, however, the railroads are expressing the great satisfaction over the break in the strike. The freight handlers return to work without having obtained recognition of their union, time and a half for the work, and abolishment of the probation period. On the other hand the freight handlers have obtained increase in pay, the smallest one being 25 cents a day procured by the truckers. While the truckers have not been able to strike it does not end it. It is still in progress as far as twenty of the twenty-four railroads in the city are concerned. President Curran and a cow of his supporters are still unrecognized by the railroads and do not recognize any of the agreements. Chicago, July 17.—The Association of Railway General Managers, embracing every road which enters Chicago, issued the following signed statement: "All of our old men not before on hand for work, reported at the freight houses at noon and were put to work. No conference was held with any committee. The freight companies were with the union or with any committee. The men simply reported for work, and they doubtless expect and will receive the same pay as I and which the railroad companies have been willing all along to pay." WALLER HELD GUILTY. Chaffee's Review of Court Martial Finding Made Public. Washington, July 15—The Incoming Philippine mail brings the full printed record of proceedings in the court martial cases of Major Lytleton T. Waller and Lieutenant John Horne McCormick, growing out of the killing of some native bearers, or carradores, in Samar. The record shows that Major Waller was acquitted of the charge of murder, but that General Chiafe, deceived by the authorities, carried the charge of justice in this case," disapproves the finding and the acquittal, with the exception that while Waller should have been found guilty of murder, the court should have shown a charge of murder, which Chiafe desorment is very strong, and he declares that with the exception of the three who deserted, no overt acts were committed by the carradores, but on the contrary, those sent to their captors for the arms and ammunition of the men after they were no longer able to bear them, and to render in their impassive way such services as impede the arrest of many of the marines who "survive would also be persisted." In the case of Lieutenant Day, who also was acquitted, General Chaffee disapproved the finding of the specification and charge of murder. THE BOERS REFUSE TO SIGN. Some Difficulty Experienced Over the Oath of Allegiance. Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony, July 12—Difficulty has arisen regarding the oath of allegiance. Many of the Boer commandants, field cornetts and other officers of the State government refuse to sign the oath, though few of them object to signing the document called the "declaration," acknowledging King Edward the sovereign. The oath of allegiance, however, is much more binding. It is thought that 150 is a low estimate of the casualty list. CHEAP RATES TO SOUTH AFRICA. Americans Secure All of the Orders Worth Having. Johannesburg, South Africa, July 16—At a meeting of the chamber of commerce today, called to receive the british trade commissioners, a memorial service was held to receive offering freight from New York to Natal at 10 shillings a ton. Other members of the chamber say they had received similar offers. This event will be the outcome of competition. It is 21s 3d below the lowest freight rate from England. The merchants do not see how the Americans are able to offer their goods to the overhauling their stock to see what they can buy in the United States. A majority of the members of the executive council of the chamber of mines are advocating a cost duel of the government to protect the local factory. The proposal is strongly opposed as tending to create a worse monopoly than existed during the Kruger regime and to eschew precedent in the direction of protection. CORNER IN CORN IS ENDED LARGE OFFERINGS FORCE GATES SYNDICATE TO SETTLE. Price of July Corn at Once Drops Over Fifteen Cents Per Bushel. Chicago, Ill., July 16—The famous John W. Gates corner in July corn came to an abrupt termination yesterday when it became known that shorts to the extent of a good many million bushels had erected private settlements with Harris-Gates & Co., and the deal was at an end so far as the steel magnate was concerned. The July price responded to the settlement by a quick drop of 15% cents. Later it recovered a fraction and closed at 65% cents, substantially the price of the cash article. Just how many "bushels were subject to settlement will probably never be known, nor is there much chance that the identity of the "big fellows" in the trade, who doubtless contributed liberally to the fortunes of Mr. Gates and the friends as well, will ever be positively known. No special excitement attended the premature puncturing of the bubble by the men whose property it was. The men were so eager to get the time at which it became known the corner was at an end was the unusual purchasing of July corn in small lots by various commission houses. The men who were so eager to that Mr. Gates had demanded either 80 or 81 cents from the people who were foolish enough to sell him corn all the way from 60 cents up, but not to 50 cents, till foried by shorts is also a matter of more or less conjecture. It has been called as high as 25,000,000 bushels, but more generally 20,000,000. It is not clear why it became possible to make deliveries on July contracts the Harris-Gates people have taken in and paid for about 3,000,000 bushels. This amount on some 17,000,000 bushels. It is estimated by close observers of the transaction that Mr. Gates' profit will not exceed $1,500,000. This amount will be divided among ten or more customers in the deal. Mr. Gates and his friends have between 4,000,000 and 5,000,000 bushels of cash corn which they must dispose of before the corner can be called absolutely settled. This corn represents the "corps" which must be disposed of, and been the stumbling block to success. Even if the average selling price of the Harris-Gates moldings should prove to be well up to the 70 cent point, the clique will have to sell several thousand than it cost. The farmer whose well-filled crisps line the tracks of every railroad entering Chicago is held responsible for the ending of the corner. There were substantial reserves from the "bumper" crop of 1800 and the teenen held for a satisfactory market. The farmer did not begin to take advantage of the situation until the price of July got up in the 70s and the prices of the other crops in Chicago market was deluged with cash corn. For a while the Harris-Gates people kept the market cleaned up, but steadily increasing quantities be came available for the upending up with a lot of 80 cent corn, which they might not be able to dispose of at over 60 cents, became some what appalling. Without warning they would have been dealt with the shorts and the deal closed. EDWARD GOES FROM PALACE. Monarch's Journey to Board the Royal Yacht. London, July 16.—King Edward left Victoria station at 11:35 yesterday in the royal yacht, where he will board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. The king was conveyed from Buckingham palace to the railway station in an open carriage. The only other occupant of the ambulance was Queen Alexandra. The vehicle was drawn at a walking pace. Although there was a small crowd at the station there was no demonstration with the expressed wish of the king. A party of blue jackets removed his majesty from the vehicle to a royal carriage. The Queen Victoria. Absolute privacy was secured by a lofty screen of red plush which surrounded the platform. LA FOLLETTE IN CONTROL. Renominated for Governor of Wisconsin—Spooner Indoor. Madison, Wis., July 17.—Governor Robert M. La Follette carried the day in the state republican convention, where a political gathering ever held in the state. His adherents succeeded in piloting through the convention last night a group of wartime republicans in the committee held up for nearly six hours. While the planks, favoring primary elections and the stalwart leader to the stalwart's liking, they stood for them and waged a battle against the Spooner plank, which practically called upon the senator to stand upon the principles laid in the platform. Chaffee Ordered Home. Washington, July 15. — General Chaffee has been relieved of command in the Philippines and ordered to the command of the department of the east by an order issued by Secretary Root. The order is as follows: "By direction of the president, Major Geo. W. Davis will relieve Major General Chaffee of the command of the division of the Philippine September 30, 1902. On being relieved, General Chaffee, will with his authorized aids, repair to Governor's island. New an assistant of the department of the east." HEALTH AND ALL ITS BLESSINGS Health will come with all its blessings to those who know the way, and it is mainly a question of right-living, with all the term implies, but the efforts which strengthen the system, the games which refresh and the foods which nourish are important, each in a way, while it is also advantageous to have knowledge of the best methods of promoting freedom from unsanitary conditions. To assist nature, when nature needs assistance, it is all important that the medicinal agents used should be of the best quality and of known value, and the one remedy which acts most beneficially and pleasantly, as a laxative, is—Syrup of Figs—manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. With a proper understanding of the fact that many physical ills are of a transient character and yield promptly to the gentle action of Syrup of Figs, gladness and comfort come to the heart, and if one would remove the torpor and strain and congestion attendant upon a constipated condition of the system, take Syrup of Figs and enjoy freedom from the aches and pains, the colds and headaches and the depression due to inactivity of the bowels. In case of any organic trouble it is well to consult a competent physician, but when a laxative is required remember that the most permanently gratifying results will follow personal cooperation with the beneficial effects of Syrup of Figs. It is for sale by all reliable druggists. Price fifty cents per bottle. The excellence of Syrup of Figs comes from the beneficial effects of the plants used in the combination and also from the method of manufacture which ensures that perfect purity and uniformity of product essential in a perfect family laxative. The members of the family from the youngest to the most advanced in years may use it whenever a laxative is needed and share alike in its beneficial effects. We do not claim that Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of known value, but it possesses this great advantage over all other laxatives that it acts gently and pleasantly without disturbing natural functions, in any way, as it is free from every objectionable quality or substance. To get its beneficial effects it is always necessary to buy the genuine and the full name of the Co.—California Fig Syrup Co.—is printed on the front of every package. CALFORNIA FIG SYRUP Even an elastite conscience will sometimes fly back and sting. The employee of the gas company was excited. "What's the matter," asked the superintendent. "I've just found a street that has not been up for nearly ten years," was the reply. "Send a gang of men out there at once," ordered the superintendent. "How readily and naturally your daughter takes her high C," said Mrs. Dulacaste, as she sat in the splendid room of the house. "I am ening to the practicing of the daughter of the house. "Yes," replied her hostess, "Mamie takes after her pa. always told Josiah that whenever he came he always took it right off. He always was so aristocratic in his tastes." "My daughter," confides the American magnate to the royal guard while the coronation ceremony is going on. "I'll be here to perform performance. She married the Duke of Scatterbranes." "Haud," ventures the royal guard, "do you need care to be here?" "Yes," "Lawse," no! "Why, the American magnate; why, I've got a season ticket to the theater back home, and I am coming to comerie-opera that comes to town." A Fortunate Postmaster Kirk, Ark, July 14ta. - Mr. William office, office, $814. hain@kirk.edu Mr. Drennan in addition to being postmaster is a Justice of the Peace, a member of the Christian church and a highly respected and useful citizen. He has suffered for some time with what some people could call "wickets" or "rigors" of the kidneys—kidney disease in a very painful form. He was also a patient of pain over his left kidney, was continually restless, could not lie still, and had to get up through the night several times and was also troubled in this way during the day. He used a few boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills, a remedy recently introduced in this state and advertised as a cure for Kidney Disease, Rheumatism, Malaria, etc., and in a short time was conceived to vignite good health. He is very grateful to Dodd's Kidney Pills. A splinter who is willing but unable to catch on says that marriage is a failure. Try One Package. If 'Defiance Starch' does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does, you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satisfaction and will not stick to the iron. A light lunch often lies heavily on the stomach. **ACTIVE LADY AGENTS** to sell our goods. Our "Simplex" skirt and waist support is a winner. She really, really likes it. And for pleasand territory Des Moines Kirt & Co. or Mg. Co., 720-728 Grand ave. Des Moines, Ia. Some fellows crow about their capacity for cocktails. B supreme Court sustains the FootEase Trade-Mark. Justice *Laughlin*, in Supreme Court, Buffalo, has ordered a permanent injunction, with costs, and a full accounting of sales, to issue against the defendant for the foot powder called "Dr. Clark's Foot Powder," and also against a retail dealer of Brooklyn, restraining them from making or selling the Dr. Clark's Foot Powder, in the decision of the Court, an imitation and infringement of "Foot-Ease," the powder to shake into your shoes. Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, Missouri, will be brought against others who are now infringing on the Foot-Ease trademark and common law rights. Some men ought to be ashamed of themselves if they are acquainted. DO YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW Then use Define Starch. It will keep them white-16 on. for 10 cents. When an author's books are not read he turns green with envy. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Define Starch for the same price of other starches. A civilized man is a savage who is compelled to earn his daily bread. The 1804 half-dollar is very rare and cannot be procured for less than $200. $5,000 1,000 VALUABLE PRICE Eight Semi-Monthly C Contributed by the DEFIANCE ST Omaha. Neb. as Premiums on the AUDITORIUM CO. Send for Auditorium Stock Tickets, get an Interest in the Auditorium and TW New York State next November, which may 1,000 other prizes and another on the amo guaranteed to contain between $50 and $50 The votes cast for ALL during the past ten years are 1894, 1,275,671; 1896, 1,484, 556,520; 1902. --- WHAT? This is Everytoly's Chance. Begin in 25 Cents and Hundreds of Dollars in Spe For the convenience of those who no agency is established, orders for titleton, Sept. Omaha. Neb. auditorium order, draft, registered letter, or cash will be sent promptly. By sending t with name and address, the premium out and filed and the stock tickets s Write for Prize List and Rules. $5,000 IN C For 15 Trade M Packages of D WO in Gold SALE PRIZES ... FREE Monthly Cash Prizes BACK Tickets, costing TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH, and and TWO FREE GUESSES, one on the election in which may capture the $5,000 in Gold or none of the on the amount of money contained in a certain package $50 and $500. The Best Estimates Get the Prizes. For ALL the candidates for governor years are as follows: 1801, 1,165,085; 1806, 1,484,046; 1808, 1,359,190; 1900, 1, HAT1. Bee. Begin Now. Some One is Going to Get $5,000 for families in Special and other Prizes. Those who desire to purchase these tickets where orders for tickets may be sent to Francis E. Net- en, enclosing price of tickets wanted, in money- er, or cash (cash at owner's risk), and the tickets are the estimate that it is desired to make the premium and special prize tickets will be made tickets and receipt sent to owners. and Rules. Mention this paper. IN GOLD—FREE Made Marks Cut from 10e s of DEFIANCE Starch MUSEUM OF THE ARTS Contributed by the DEFIANCE STARCH CO. and the Business Men of Omaha. Neb. as Premiums on the COMMON STOCK of the OMAHA AUDITORIUM CO. Send for Auditorium Stock Tickets, costing TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH, and set an interest in the Auditorium and TWO FREE GUESSES, one on the election in and another on the membership, which may capture the $5,000 in Gold in the 1000 other prizes and another on the amount of money contained in a certain package guaranteed to contain between $50 and $500. The Best Estimates Get the Prizes. The votes cast for ALL the candidates for 'governor during the past ten years are as follows: 1891, 1,165,085; 1894, 1,275,671; 1896, 1,484,046; 1898, 1,359,190; 1900, 1,556,250; 1902, —WHAT? This is Everyday's Chance. Begin Now. Some One is Going to Get $5,000 for 25 Cents and Hundreds of Dollars in Special and other Prizes. For the convenience of those who desire to purchase these tickets where no establishment orders for tickets may be sent to Francis E. Netton. Supt. 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Upon being sworn in the General had introduced Mr. Bruce to Senator Dolliver and Director Roberts of the U. S. Mint. He said of him, after speaking of large abilities, that he would make him a major-general if he could. His conduct was indeed handsome. General Clarkson thinks the world of Bruce, and it is certain that he will have a pleasant service under him. The Negroes of this country are getting together on one proposition, and that is patronizing Negro enterprises. A minister was overheard lecturing his congregation to trade with Negro merchants, take the sewing to Negro tailors and dressmakers, etc. He said if they do this it will build up the race and by so doing give employment to the boys and girls. This is a subject of great importance to our people and it should be presented to the race from every vally and hilltop. Final judgment has been rendered by the Court of Appeals at Jefferson City, Mo., whereby Wyatt Ryan, the old Negro body servant of the late Dr. Charles H. Bradford, comes into possession of $7,333. The claim of Wyatt against the estate of Dr. Bradford has been in the courts for several years. When it was begun it attracted a great deal of attention by reason of the peculiar circumstances surrounding the case. Dr. Bradford was an invalid ard for years before his death required the services of a body servant. No regular wages were paid Ryan, who sued, after his employer's death, with the result just mentioned. Cincinnati, O., July 12.—The Freedman's Aid and Southern Educational society has just closed what is regarded as one of the greatest years in its history. The report of the treasurer made at the annual meeting of the board today shows the largest collections from the annual conferences since 1894, aggregating $105,182. The debt has been reduced more than $23,000 during the past year and more than $50,000 in cash collections on the annuity plan have been received to provide for the debt during the past two years. The report of Corresponding Secretaries Mason and Thirkield show that schools of the society to be in a flourishing condition, with largely increased attendance and receipts. Five large school buildings have been projected and practically completed during the past year. Instead of having the work of the society in the hands of two committees during the interim of the board meetings, as has been the case heretofore, the work will now be in the hands of an executive committee consisting of thirteen members. OTTUMWA NEWS. The death of Mrs. Heller occurred at the home of her sister Mrs. Elwitts on Maine street Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Heller had been ill for a number of months, but her death was unexpected. She leaves a baby and three sisters to missra her loss. Her remains were taken to Missouri for burial Sunday. The sympathy of friends is extended to the bereaved relatives. Messer James Terrell and Thomas Spiceor delightfully entertained a number of their friends at a party in honor of Miss Harris of Missouri at the home of Miss Bernice Davis. The evening was spent in game and music and a sumptuous supper added. A pleasant surprise was planned and successfully barriee out by a number of Charles Williams' friends in honor of his eighteenth anniversary. Light refreshments were served and all present reported a delightful time. The members of the A. M. E. church will celebrate the thirty fourth anniversary of their church Sunday. Services will be held four times during the day. On Monday night Mr. James Hamilton Jubilee Club will give a concert in the auditorium of the church. The last feature of the programs will be the watch content between Misses Edna Martin and Florence Downey. Mrs. M. I. Gordon is suffering from a severe summer cold at this writing. Chase, Davis of Hilton is spending a few days in the city. Mrs. Misty Downey and children left Monday for Mother's. Mo., for a visit with a grandmother Mrs. Coats. The high water here has caused many floods to make a more extensive There was a large delegation in attendance at the Fifteenth Annual Session of the Grand Lodge which convened in Union Lodge Hall Tuesday June 8th. The following cities were represented, Dee Moines, Marshallown, Okastos, Otamws, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Ounaha Waterloo, Buxton, Burlington and Davenport. Tuesday afternoon Union Lodge entertained the delegates at Band Park. Wednesday evening memorial services were held in the A. M. E. e. arch, several short but eloquent addresses were delivered. Thursday afternoon there was a large street parade headed by the Fifteenth Regiment Band and in the evening a public installation was held, after which dancing was indulged in. Special Excursions to St Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, Superior, West and Waseca. The North-Western Line offers low round-trip rates rates to the points named above until Sept. 10, good to until Oct. 31. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. ALBIA NOTES. U. S. Jones was a Masonic delegate to Keokuk this week. Temp Rhodes of Buxton was in town Monday. Mrs. Jefferson of Des Moines is visiting here with her daughter Mrs. U. S. Jones. Mrs. Susie Snoody was the Daughter of Tabor delegate to Buxton this week. Mr. Jeffers of Harvey was in Albia this week. Thursday a number of Albans went over to Buxton to see the Faughter of Tabor turn out. The Stewardess gave a social at the Masonic Hall Saturday night. A few strangers in town this week. Chas. Davis, H. Davenport and H. Brunner were in Hilton Sunday. NEWS FROM BUXTON. The Knights and Daughters of Tabor have just closed their Sixth Grand Session. The session opened last Tuesday the 8th, with delegates from Des Moines, Aloia, Burlington, Ft. Madison, Evans, Oskaloosa, Muchakinock, Mt. Pleasant and Kookuk. The session was opened by Mrs. Lizzie Riggs of Buxton, Grand Precinct. The first day was spent in receiving delegates, appointing committees, reading minutes of last grand seion and other business pretaining to the opening of the session. The second day was spent in reading reports et. In the evening the annual sermon was preached by Rev. R. H Williamsen. The third day more reports from committees, in the afternoon a memorial was held in honor of Rev. Moses Dickerson, the founder of the order who died last November. The Grand Officers for the coming year were elected as follows: W. W. Jones, D. G. M. Buxon; Mrs. Margaret Drew, D. G. P. Burlington; Mrs. Susie Smody C. G. K. Albia. This was a very important and profitable session, the order showed many marked improvement since its last session. The grand session closed with a public installation at St. John's A. M. E church. The next grand session will probably be in Albia or Burlington. CLINTON ITEMS. Rev. and Jas. Robinson of Lyons are entertaining their sons Albert and James of Chicago. Frank Cooper is reported as still being quite feeble. Rev. W. A. Searey has returned from Keckuh he attended a session of the Grand Lodge of Masons last week. John Thompson an employee of the C, and N. W. railway is taking a lay off from his duties at his home in this city on account of an injury received a few days ago to one of his hands. He hopes to resume his run soon. Mrs. Wm. Giles has returned from Chicago, after an extended visit with friends. Carrie Nation of saloon smashing fame will speak at Joyce Park Sunday afternoon, it is expected she will be greeted by a large crowd. The fire department was called to the building occupied by J. N. Hanoock, as a restaurant and confectionery Monday noon, where a fire had been discovered in the cellar started from a gas jet. The blaze was extinguished by the aid of chemicals before much damage was done. Mrs. A. W. Ellington of Chicago and sister are the guests of friends in this city. About a week ago Mrs. Moreland resided on Oak island was taken ill recently it was discovered that the malady with which she was affected was smallpox, the five persons who constitutes the household are consequently quarantined, the case is said to be a mild one. DAVENPORT. Mrs. A. Richardson entertained a number of young ladies last Wednesday in honor of Miss Blanche Woods. After refreshments were served, dancing was indulged in until a late hour. The trolley party given last Friday proved a success. Mr. Humphry and son Louis are home for few weeks vacation. Viola Allen is recovering from a very serious attack of illness. John T. Mabry left Monday for Fort Madison where he gives as district Grand Secretary to the Grand United Order of Codd Fellows, accompanying secretary Mary as delegate from this city will be J. M. Thomas to the Grand Lodge and Mrs. W. D. Parker and Mrs. Francis Baker to the District Grand Household of Huth. SAYLOR ITEMS. Sunday was early day at Mt. Zion Baptist church. Rev. Walker presided in the morning, Rev. Griffith of Corinthian Baptist Church at 3:30 P. M. and Rev. Nickerson preached at 7:30 P. M. The sermons were highly appreciated. The committee on collection were Mestames Bai-field, Webster, Baker, Holland and Jones, so far Mrs. Bairfield is in the lead. The rally will be continued until the fourth Sunday of this month. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Ethel Bairfield, Miss Ada Holland and Mr. C. C. Rice. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jake Smith a fine girl last Friday. Miss Rosa Baber has returned home from an extended visit in Fraser. Miss Mallinda Lewis of Fraser is visiting friends in Saylor. Where. to Locate? 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New Fast Schedule to Denver. The Colorado service of the Chicago & North-Western and Union Pacific Railways was changed on June 8. The famous Colorado Special, which has been leaving Chicago at 10:00 a. m. now leaves at 6:30 p. m., arriving at Omaha 7:00 a. m., Denver 8:00 p. m. Colorado Springs about 10:30 p. m. This enables passengers to leave Des Moines, Iowa at 10:00 p. m. The entire train will be run solid between Chicago and Denver, with through sleeper to Colorado Springs. East-bound the train will be known as the "Chicago Special," and will leave Denver 1:00 p. m., Omaha 3:45 a. m., arriving in Chicago at 4:00 p. m. Accommodations are provided for all classes of passengers, the equipment including tree reclining chairs, dining cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing rooms sleepers and day coaches. The entire service to be as neatly 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 MARQUARDT BLOCK. IOWA PHONE 899.9 Home Seekers' Excursion to the Nort:west, 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 Rclining Chair Cars, aum "The Best of Everything." For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. YELLOWSTONE PARK 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 circular, mops itineraries, etc., apply to any ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway or address F. A. Miller, Genera. Passenger Agent, Chicago. COOL COLORADO THE PACE TO GO. Think of a round-trip rate of only From Des Moines To Denver, Colorado Springs (Manitou) and Pueblo. On certain dates in June, July, August and September, via the Great Rock Island 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. 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Sept. 1 to 10, inclusive, tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Jct., Colo. and Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah at less than one fare for the round trip. On dates other than those mentioned above during June. July. August and from September 11 to 15, inclusive, rates will be one fare plus $2.00. Final return limit Oct. 31. Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Salt Lake City, Utah. Aug. 12 to 14, rates less than one fare for the round trip. Final limit Sept. 30, 1902. Annual Meeting Young People's Christian Union Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Peoria to Farmington, inclusive. $45.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return. limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Kuights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1903. 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. W CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Christian baptist Church — situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School St. Prescribing at 11 a.m.; Sunday School at 12 o'clock Prescribing at 12 o'clock. Rev. T. L. Griffin, Pastor. Paul A. M. Paul, O. Corner of Second and Center streets. Prescribing at 10:30 a.m.; m. Sunday School at 8 o'clock; Eworth Learn at 5 p.m.; prescribing at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church — Church School Prescribing at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 8 p.m.; Mr. M. E. Housen. Superintendent of People's meeting ? 7 p.m., prescribing 800 p.m. Surn. M. E., East Second and Des Moines street. — Sunday services, prescribing at 11:00 a.m and 4 p.m. Sunday School at 19:30 a.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes prescribing 900 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church — E. Second street, between Lncu t and Grand avenue — Sunday School at 19:30 p.m., Superintendent, Rose Johnson, Prescribing at 8 p.m. Rev. J. H. Bell, pastor. Tebernacle Baptist Church Mission — situated over 600 East Locust Street. Prescribing 11 a.m. 8 p.m., Rev. d. R. Winnow, pastor. North Star Lodge, No. 2. A. F. A.M.-Meets First Third day in each month at Masonic Hall-Fourth and Court avenue. Geo. H. Cleggett, W. M. T. S. Ruf, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.—Meets Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. Fred Jackson, M. G.; G. H. Cleggett, Rec. Naomi Court, No. 8.—Meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Marshall, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secretary. M. Olive Court, No. 4—Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. Matron; Mrs. Georgia Midget secretary. Clarity Lodge, No. 109, J. G. U. of O. F.—Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month. Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and East Sixth streets. D. Burans, N. G.; B. Brown, P. S. 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