Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. CITY NEWS E. W. Thompson spent last Sunday in Colafax. Mhe last trolley party of the season next Thursday night. See Ad. Fenora Canady left for Oskaloosa Monday to see his father who is sick. Miss Grace Smith is employed in the Wheelock's china and glass store. Mr, and Mrs. S. D. Miller are visiting their parents in Mt. Pleasant this week. The base ball team returned home last Thursday from Leon. They were well pleased with their trip. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. Mrs. Underwood left last Thursday for Albia to visit friends and relatives for several weeks. Mrs. Shepard last left Friday for a three weeks visit with friends and relatives at Wellsville, Mo. Mrs. Henerietta Underwood is spending a few days with her parents in Alba this week. Messrs. W. A. Birney and Jefferson Logan returned Sunday from Chicago. They report a pleasant time. Mrs. Joseph Hamilton returned to her home in Ottumwa Wednesday, after a pleasant visit with relatives and friends. 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. The Old Settlers held their 14th annual picnic at Grandview Park yesterday. It was cloudy all day, which perhaps kept some from going, however a good crowd was there and a pleasant outing was enjoyed. Wm. Coalson accompanied Governor Cummins and his staff to Council Bluffs last Wednesday, where they attended reunion of those who defended the flag in the Philippine Islands. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. It is said that the Webster City and Algona teams will probably play in this city for the amateur championship of the state before the season is over. The Algona team is composed of colored men — Omaha Enterprise. WANTED-At once, a good colored barbie that wants a study job. A good job for a good study man, none other need apply, to take charge of shop, $10 per week. Address Enoch L. Shaw proprietor of the Mealer Hotel and Lunch Counter, Cartersville, Iowa. Last Thursday afternoon, August 7. Mrs. Geo. Stanton and Miss Mary Montague entertained in honor of Mrs. Rucker from St. Joseph, Mo. Mrs. Rucker is a sister of Mr. Stanton and will remain in the city indefinitely. Refreshments were served by Miss Alice Williams. Flowers being pink and white cornations. DELINEATOR FOR SEPTEMBER. The first installment of Mrs. Barr's new love story, Thyra Varriek, appears in The Deliacator for September, and judging from this first chapter it will hold the reader's attention to the end by its fine characterizations, beauty of thought and language and spirited action; it is superbly illustrated. The second section of The House that Jack Built tells about the old-fashioned garden and how it was made, and the pictures are delightful. The influence of the noble Vittoria Colonna on the life of Michael Angelo furnishes material for a notable addition to the series of Authors' Loves by Clara E. Laughlin. An interesting paper on Julia Ward How, lovingly called the grand old woman of America, also appears in this number. There are two spirited short stories by well known writers, innumerable articles on fancy work and domestic interests; stories and pastimes for children, window gardening, home entertainment, etc. ATHLETICS FOR WOMEN. ATHLETICS FOR WOMEN A series of unusual articles on physical development has been running in The Delinestar for several months, and in the September issue appears one of striking interest, on golf, by Frances G. Griscom, the former national champion. Miss Griscom is naturally an enthusiast on her theme and offers innumerable suggestions that will be of immense service to the novice. 'A large number of illustrations from life are given showing the correct and incorrect swings, swings, etc., that come into use at various stages of the game. Historical Poem Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained at dinner last Sunday Rev. J. R. Clemanes of Oskaloosa, and J. H. Shepard. A number of colored citizens met in conference at the court house Tuesday evening, to confer as to the best way to raise money to see that Walker had a fair and impartial trial, to furnish him with able counsel and if necessary to secure a short hand reporter to take she evidence at the preliminary hearing, as Mr. Walker is without means and cannot help himself at present. It is believed by many of those who have interested themselves in this case that Walker is innocent of the charge, and his friends do not intend that he should be bound over to the gran jury, unless there is sufficient evidence against him. R. E. Hyde returned from his southern trip Monday, bringing his sister Mrs. H. Graves of Gilliam, Mo. She will visit with her brother and family four weeks or more. The Rev. Clemnes of Oakaloosa was the guest of the Rev. H. S. Graves and family last Sunday and Monday. He preached two very interesting sermons at 84. Paul's church. The reverend is a production of an Iowa school and all Iowa is proud of his success. SOLDIERS' TICKETS FOR STATE FAIR. Tickets for admission to the state fair on Old Soldiers' day, which this year will be Tuesday, August 26, will be given out from booths at the entrances of the state fair grounds on that day. The old custom of giving out the tickets through the county auditor will be done away with. Representatives of the G. A. R. will have charge of the disbursement of tickets. The programme of exercises for the soldiers will be held in the new stock pavilion and will commence at 11 a. m. Senator Dolliver and Governor Cummins will be among the speakers. BASE BALL The Des Moines Giants went to Leon Iowa, last week and played two games of ball Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, during the celebration. The first game resulted in a score of 7 to 1 in favor of the Giants and the last one was won easily by a score of 17 to 6. The Atchison Struthers, the opposing team is considered one of the best teams in that part of Kansas. They play very good ball, but not fast enough for the Giants. One of the boys said when they were marching out to the ball park that J. H. Woods and Jno. McClain looked like they were following a funeral procession simple because the Kansas team had on such swell uniforms and looked "so good," before the game was ended it was proven that looks don't go very far when playing ball. When in Burlington, Iowa, call at the Little Equal Right, saloon, pool, billards, barber shop and bath rooms No. 315 Front street. Good accommodations to all. F. MARTIN Proprietor & ST. PAUL RY. Special train will leave Union Station, Des Moines, at 10:30 p. m. Saturday, August 16th, and returning will leave Arnold's Park at 7:30 p. m. Sunday, August 17th. Round trip tickets $9.00. Sleeping cars will be attached. $1.50 each way for double beds. For berths or further partisans apply to nearest agent. Special program and attractions. Take an outing! The Democrats do not like the Iowa platform, which is proof that it is the right kind. The honest man who pays his rent has to keep hustling, while the dishonest man who does not pay has to keep moving. Mr. Spence, chairman of the Republican State Central Committee, has called the annual conference of the republican candidates for September 4, to agree upon plans for the best interest of the party. Attorney General Mullan holds that the compulsory education law does not apply to children over 14 years old. That was a mistake on the part of our law-makees which will be regreted, but the law will compel those under 14 years to attend. A HOSPITAL PURCHASED The colored physicians of Kansas City have bought the Dr. Mathis hospital and will convert it into a free hospitl for colored men, women and children, to be known as the John Lang hospital in honor of John Lang, who travelled for many years as manager for "Blind Boone." It is said that the hospital will have several new features. Each doctor will have charge of a particular department for the care and treatment of certain classes of cases' among others the diseases of women and children. Dr. E. B. Andrews, chancellor of the university of Nebraska, in his lecture upon "The Foes of Marriage," before the Chicago University, declared that the American divoree laws are so lax that they are a curse, both upon parents and their children. That a batchelor has no place in the social scale. That to marry a consumptive is a crime. That hasty marriages do more evil to the marriage relation than anything else. That early marriage ought to be discouraged. The best age is from 21 to 25. That the injustice done to children by divorce parent is so great that no language can do justice to it. The Young People's Christian and Educational Congress has perfected a national association by electing the following officers: President—Bishop Wesley J. Gaines, Atlanta, Ga. Vice President—Rev. E. W. D. Isac, Nashville, Tennessee; Bishop Alexander Walters, Jersey City, N. J.; Bishop E. S. Williams, August, Ga. and Rev. D. J. Saunders, Charlotte, N.C. Corresponding secretary—I. Garland Penn, Atlanta. Treasurer—Rev. William Alexander, Baltimore. Executive committee—Rev. B. W. Arnett, Jr., Wilberforce, Ohio; C. T. Walker, D. D., New York, and John C. D. Canyon, Washington, D. C. It was decided to hold meetings every three years. SHOULD WE RESENT IT? "Bucks and wenches" is the way the chief of police puts it when speaking of members of the Negro race in an interview, which he had with a Capital reporter Tuesday the 5th inst. In talking about some colored men and women he called them "bucks and wenches." This is supposed to be a republican administration, and in his canvass for votes last spring the Mayor pledged, that if elected he would see that the colored people had fair treatment as well as a good representation in all departments of the city government. Such insulting remarks coming from his chief officer should be resented by every colored person; never before in the history of this city have the people of our race been so insulted, as they have by the present chief of police and the Daily Capital. They would have the people believe that all the crimes that are committed have been done by colored people. There is scarcely an issue of this paper where it does not slur the race. And we would say to those who have anything against the race or desire to see them lowered at every opportunity, they should support the present administration and subscribe for the Daily Capital. Is there a loyal race loving person who will support either? DELIVERS AN ADDRESS. At last Saturday's session of the Young People's Christian and Educational Congress, which was in session at Atlanta, Ga., Booker T. Washington delivered an address subject, "The Contributions of the South to the Education of the Race." among other things he said: It must be borne in mind that the Negro was brought here by physical force, and that he should have a claim upon the sympathy and helpful kindness of the people of all parts of the country. The race had ever striven to prove itself of service and not a burden, as was shown by the fact that few colored beggars were seen. RESPONDS TO TRAINING. Professor Washington cited several instances to illustrate the degree in which the Negro responds to outside influences, selling of two Negro townships in Alabama, one of which had not been helped or reached by outside influences and the other which had been given the advantages of education and proper training. In the first township the masses of the people were without land, living in one-room cabins with their crops mortgaged and deeply in debt, while a poor school and ignorance and immorality were in evidence. In the second township were 128 Negro homes and the Negroes are paying taxes on $44,000 worth of property. Continuing he said: "I sometimes fear that we are in danger of producing too many leaders. We are not so much in need of leaders as workers. Before we spend any considerable part of our time giving advice to others, let us remember that it is our duty to our families, our race and ourselves to secure and pay for a comfortable home or a farm or to start a business and secure a bank account. Talk after work is valuable; talk without work is valueless. I cannot have much faith in the morality or christianity of a man whose note for $10 is not good at his home bank. The highest moral and religious progress does not go hand in hand with idleness, shiftlessness and poverty." RELATION WITH WHITES. The speaker then referred to the relations between the white and black races, saying: "No race can hate another without that race be weakened, narrowed and degraded. Let us cultivate friendship and love for all races and Individuals, and harbor hatred for none. If others would be little, let us try to be great; if others would hate us, let us try to love them; if others would be cruel to us, let us be merciful; is others would break the law, let us respect it; if others would seek to push us down, let us seek to raise them. In the long run it is the race that helps to push up that succeeds." OBITUARY. Diel at his home, West Sixth street, August 8, Mr John Glass; complication of diseases, chief among them was the dropsy. Mr. Glass came to this city about a year ago from Keokuk, where he had lived a number of years; he was a barber by profession. Mr. Glass was an active member of the A. M. E. church for a number of years and died in that faith. He leaves a wife and four children, two sisters, one in Keokuk and one in St. Louis. The remains were taken to Keokuk Saturday for burial. Mr. Glass was a soldier of the civil war and had a claim pending in Congress at the time of his death. He was a conscientious and zealous christian and leaves a host of friends in this city and Keokuk to mourn his death. ALBIA NOTES A number of Alibians went on the excursion to Moberly Monday. Mrs. Mattie Woods and her two children, Chester and Charlie, are visiting with her sister Mrs. Anna Jones in Albia. The A. M. E. Sunday School gave a picnic Friday out to the park. Miss Mae Davis attended the celebration at Loon Tuesday. Mrs. Herrietta Underwood of Des Moines is in Albia to spend a few days at the parental home. Mr. P. A. Reed of Hilton was in our city Sunday. They are moving to Bassay. The Court gave a banquet at the Masonic hall Saturday evening. All report a nice time. Nella Ellis Davis of Des Moines is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lizzie Grayson this week. Mr. Dan Waits of Buxton was in town Saturday. Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth is visiting her sister and mother in Missouri this week. There are a number of strangers in our town. Mrs. P. A. Reed spent this week at the natural home. OTTUMWA NEWS. Rev. M. I. Gordon left Tuesday to attend the Tadernacle meeting in Buxton. Mr. George Downey left Tuesday morn 10 Omaha, Nob. Mr. Downey expects to stay through the winter. Miss Grace Black returned home Monday after a pleasant visit swith friends in Mt. Plessant. Mrs. Era Grump and little daughter of Hedrick are in the city writing relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Downey entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. and Mrs. M. J. Gordon and John Harris, a pleasant afternoon was spent. Mr. Blonde Barber is improving slowly from the injure which he received on the excursion to Mobery last week, and he is not able yet to leave his rooms. Mrs. Louis Grever who has been ill for sometime is improving rapidly. $100.00 CASH PRIZE FOR A NAME For the new Daily Limited train to Cribralia to be placed in service Nov- ember 1, 1903, by the Rock Island System and Southern Pacific Company, yia the El Paso Short Lite. The con- tition is open to the public and con- ditions involve no fees of any kind. For circular of instructions, address at once Jno. Sebastian, Passenger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago SIOUX CITY ITEM8. Sunday is quarterly meeting and Presiding Elder J. W. Malone will be with us. The Mz. Krion Baptist Sunday School will have their plaque Saturday Aug. 16th. at River Side Park. The ladies' pleasure club had a plaque at River Side Park Wednesday, their husbands were the honored guest. The Missee Frank Bankston and Laura Shipley returned home last week from Norfork, Neb., after a pleasant visit. The A. M. E. Sunday School will hold their plonic on next Wednesday the 9th, at River Side park. We are glad to note that Mrs. Rev. Jeffries is greatly improved in her health. Mrs. Laena Miller returned home Thursday to Wilburn, Minn. The A. M. E. Sunday School have put gas light in the church and now we can see as we have never seen before it is lighted by three lovely chandeliers, praise to the children for their good work. The young man of our city are going to give a barbecue on the first of September for the benefit of Rev. W. H. Spouse, good for the boys. Rev. and Mrs. Bingley have opened up a rescue mission on the corner of West Seventh and Market street, they will be assisted by the little jubilee singing Alvira and Daisy Alexander. Mr. Washington Stokes who is well known here was stricken down with a paralytic stroke Sunday at Yankton, S. D. We hope for his recovery. CLINTON ITEMS The annual picnic of the A. M. E. Sunday School will be held at Stony Point Park Friday of this week, a number are anticipating on going. Rev. Searcy arrived home Monday from Savannah, Ill., where he occupied the pulpit of the First M. E. Church Sunday morning, also occupying the pulpit at the union service in the evening. Mrs. Emma Herron has recovered from a slight physical indisposition. Mrs. J. N. Hancock leaves this week for Detroit and other points in the East for several weeks visit with relatives and friends. Judge Darling one of Clintons leading attorneys occupied the pulpit at the A. M. E. ebure Sunday night in the absence of the pastor, delivering a very pacing address. Clinton's Federal building is rapidly nearing completion it is expected to have it ready for occupancy early, this fall. Mahara's colored cinestrels will hold the boards at the Economic Theatre night the 18th. Sunday is the day set apart for the benefit of the Stewards of Behel A. M. E. church. J. J. Mann of the North Side disposed of his barber shop and pool room last week. Washington Mann is confined to his bed by rheumatism, we hope to see him out soon. Mrs. Wm. Dodson gave a quilting bee at her home Tuesday afternoon, after which refreshments were served. An entertainment will be given at the Second Baptist church Tuesday by the ladies sewing circle of the church. A silk quilt made by the ladies will be given away, the pastor Hey. W. W. Russell will deliver his famous lecture on Home a treat is promised those who attend. Admission free. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Rov. Nickerson returned from Saylor Monday. There is a number of strangers in the city as present and all seem to find employment. Mr. Cyrus Fenley of St. Paul spent Saturday and Sunday in the city. There will be a large attend the groeser picnic to be held in Des Moines, Aug. 21st. Mr. Spencer the contractor from Grinell was a Sunday visitor. Mr. Frank Milli and wife have moused to North Dakota where they will make their future home. Mrs. Sanford Young of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs. Jessie Young. The ball game between Armor's Packers and the Maroons stood eight to four in favor of the Maroons. Much credit is For benefit of the pastor of the A. M. E. church. Car will leave the waiting room at 8:30 p. m. One of the best open cars has been secured an pleasant outing is assured. Committee: due Mr. Wm. James failed them out in 123 order. Rev. Nickerson, Meadames Carter, Rebecca Cobb, Miss Lulla Gilmore and Rev. Elleston were elected delegate to attend the Baptist association to be held in Des Moines the 10th of Sept. Uncle David Young is quite sick at the present time. Miss Jessie Walker who has been sick the last ten days is convalescent. ABOUT-BUXTON Special to Brytander One of the first things I will mention is the visit of our editor J. L. Thompson. While his stay with us was brief, yet he got a giflops of our little city and shook hands with a great many of our citizens who were glad to welcome. Mr. Thompson on this his first visit to Buxton. The camp meeting is starting off splendidly. It promises to be a grand success in every way. Binner will be served each Sunday and thera is always a stand where the hungry can be fed. Ample accommodations for visitors. We will not write a very long letter this week as editor Thompson has been over, will leave the ground for him in his "Observations." Our mines are running every day and the men are getting all they can do. A two nights lawn sociable was held by the Daughters of the Tabernacle. It was well attended and everybody had a good time. The Tabernacle is preparing to send a delegate to the national convention which meets in Dayton, Ohio. Rev. Ed Jackson of Albia preached at the Sunday afternoon meeting in the big tent. Rev. Jackson is a good speaker and always commands the attention of the listeners. Mr. Geo, W. Walker, lives on a farm west of Buxton, brought some potatoes to the store. St. John's choir is to sing one day at the old settlers and soldiers encampment held in Lovilla the 18, 19 and 21 inst. Rev. Mendhardt of Mt. Zion church assisted in the services Sunday afternoon in the big tent. Several families of Buxton are buying small farms near the city, where they are arresting the houses of their own. They still work in the mines, but during their spare time they are busy raising and potatoes for their own use and the market. Some of those who live on farms are Messrs Sampson and family, John Chapman, West Wood, J. H. Bates and Mrs. Kate Jewett. W. H. London is slowly improving from his recent illness. Mrs. W. H. London is attending normal at Alba, Mrs. London is to be one of our city teachers. Every colored person in Buxton should read the Bystander. First of all it is our own enterprise, edited by one of our race and printed by a company of Afro-Americans. It gives you news of the city as well as the news of other cities. Help along our enterprises by using the result of their efforts. THE FAMOUS BUXTON CONNET BAND AT LONDON, IOWA. Played with gratifying results both from a financial and an artistic point of view, they received many compliments from the business men of Leon, but one from the mayor is especially worth mentioning. The Mayor said a great many musical organizations bands he had heard and the Buxton Cornet Band was the best that had ever entered the city. Below we give our readers the programme in full which was carefully and beautifully rendered showing that the band was under capable leadership can render the most difficult selection with ease. Prof. A. R. Jackson is entitled to much credit for the degree of excellence and and perfectness attained by his b.nd. The programme is as follows: March, Olympia Hypodrome Alexander: Overture, Our Boy in Blue, Lorenovend, Waltz, I see The Again, Larue; Overture, Golden Miggies, Barnhouse, March, Orchard Lake, Geooms, Euubonium My, Old Kentyne Home, Benard, by W. B. Thomas; Overture, The Elves, Kiefer, Trombone Solo, Down on the farm, played with great success by H. C. Lee; Two characteristic marches, Bachelor Maids, St. Clair and Koonville Koonlets, Jacobs; Overture, American Triumph, Miller; Duett, Clairtones, Flowers of Fairland, Barnhouse by L. R. Wilks and J. Tate; March, Stars and Stripes, Sousa, DR. A. G. EDWARDS. No. 10. ALLEY PARTY ning Aug. 19. the A. M. E. church. Car at 8:30 p. m. One of the fired an a pleasant outing is Committee: Mrs. Wm. Buckner H. Gould G. F. STANTON E. W. THOMPSON CHURCH NOTES. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST. Delegates to the Iowa Baptist Association will please come prepared to find homes in any part of the city. All places will be near the street car lines and the church can be reached in thirty or forty minuets from any part of the city. Sunday morning August 17th, the pastor will continue the series of sermons on the Lord's Prayer. Text, "Thy Kingdom Come." Evening subject: "Ezekiel's Vision of the Resurrection of Dry Bones." Everybody cordially invited. T. L. GRIFITH, Pastor. ST. PAUL Sunday was a big day at St. Paul. The weather was very threatening, yet the usual large morning a audience was present, and in the evening the largest congregation of the season was out, and Rev. Jas. R. Clemens of Oakloos, who preached at 10:30 delivered a fine sermon, which in delivery, in thought and in beautiful diction was indeed gradd'. Elider Clemens was the guest of Mr. Alley Crawen, his niece. Monday evening the church was nearly full again. The occasion being a reception to the officials of the church and the many auxiliaries, by the pastor and wife. Two long rows of tables were stretched across the lecture room at which all the guests of honor, including Rev. J. C. Clemmans, Rev. O. A. Johnson and Rev. H. McCraven and the treated show boys, Mrs. George Holt, Mrs. H. Gould, Mrs. Wilkerson and Miss Nettie Toliver assisted in serving. All of the cabinet including 38 were present, save four who could not be present on account of sickness or business. It was in all a most delightful evening spent in a social way. The funeral of Mr. Wills Price was held Tuesday from the church, assisted by Revs. Griffith and Johnson. Subject Sunday night: "Brains and their use." Pastor preached at Buxton Tuesday night for Rev. R. H. Williamson. a question that is frequently asked by those who love fishing and hunting. This is also the name of a new, finely illustrated, very attractive, book published by the Northern Pacific Railway that answer the question. The finest hunting and fishing grounds are in the North-west, the Northern Pacific reaches them, and the book shows where and how. Live game illustrations are the features of the book, and four of them are from drawings by Ernest Thompson- Seton. Send six cents for the book, to Chas. S. Fee, Gen'l. Pass. Agt., St. Paul, Minn. PUTTING DOWN THE GAMBLERS. Simple Incidents that Broke Up Meeting of Moral Citizens. "These games of chance," said the distinguished gentleman who was addressing the representative citizens of the stricty moral town, "cannot be tolerated in our midat." (Cries of "Good! good!") "Shall we, because a social club finds it necessary to raise money, turn our backs and permit the operation of slot machines and other gambling devices?" (Loud shouts of "No! No!") Shall we permit our sons to be lured into the wicked belief that they can be risking a little win much? (Cries of "Never!") "It's an outrage!" "Down with the gamblers!" "Shall we——" At that instant one of the moral gentlemen happened to glance at the ticker, which had been temporarily set up under the stairway. With a blanched face he dashed in among his fellow-citizens and yelled: "Wheat's broke three-quarters and the bears have everybody on the run!" Four seconds later the meeting was over and the representative citizens of the highly moral town, who were sprinting toward the telegraph office, had forgotten that there ever was or ever might be such a thing as a social club or a slot machine or that gambling not to be allowed. York in Australia Western Australia has Victoria Mcwell-known pastoral district bears a peculiarly apt in association with lasia of the Duke of Wall and York by immigrant NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, August 15, 1963. Two trains freighted with a unique passenger list will be run to Cherokee hospital when it is opened. trains will be specials containing the insane from Independence to be transferred from Independence and Cherokee hospitals to the new institution Cherokee. The board of control has already arranged for the new independence in Cherokee will transport about 360 inmates and attendants. That from Cheriada will contain about 260 inmates and attendants. The patient will be unguarded and will be one of these for every fifteen patients. The board will send no patients from the Mt. Pleasant hospital to Cherokee. There will be 160 patients, however, sent to Independence and 100 from Mt. Pleasant to Independence. They will go in special cars. Governor Cummins has announced the selection of Miss Elsie Macomber to christen the cruiser Des Moines. Miss Macomber has accepted the honor. She was selected by the governor at Quincy, Mass., and Brenton. The cruiser will be christened September 20 in the yards of the Fore River Ship and Engine company at Quincy, Mass., and out in the presence of Governor Cummins and staff and a delegation of prominent Des Moines citizens, including proably Mayor Brenton. At Shaw's term, he selected Shaw's term, he selected Miss Frances West for the honor of christening the cruiser. Recently... was announced Miss West descend... to the guest of the Congers in Peskin. Miss West sailed for China a short time ago. Dr. G. A. Newman of the state G. A. R. has received a general order from the national commander at Minneapolis. One of the matters touched on in the order is the announcement of the appointment of a committee to represent the national G. A. R. in the organization of the department of the university of the s. of V. at Mason City. The committee consists of James O. Pierce of Minneapolis, L. B. Raymond of Hampton, Governor S. R. Van St. Paul, T. D. Wallace of chicago and T. D. Wallace of Minneapolis. Announcement is made that the university will be opened September 10 with from 100 to 200 students. The order says it is hoped the president of the United States will be present. A number of Iowa farmers are making an effort to hold the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad responsible for damage resulting from the unusually heavy rains of the past week, and the test cases to be brought will be of great interest and importance. The contention of the farmers is that the railroad has not provided culverts for floods following up the heavy rains, and as a result the embankments of the company have held back the floods and the crops. It will be extremely difficult to fix a standard size of openings for culverts in various locations and circumstances, and the claim much interest the finding of the courts. Tax ferrets in Clayton county have been busy during the past few months and as a consequence have in hand for the state treasury collections that amount to $2,837.03. This is the state's share of the collections made by the tax ferrets and is a wholly unexpended contribution to the general revenue, as welcome as unexpected. The auditor's office has been apprised of the collections which will be turned over in cash in the near future. The state board of control has reappointed Superintendent H. W. Rothter as the head of the school for the deaf at Council Bluffs. The new term of Superintendent Rothter begins Aug. 30 and will extend over a period of four years. The board has also reappointed Dr. E. W. Eritte as superintendent of the Grosalia hospital, his term being four years and beginning September 30. The board of control has disposed of the question of insane infants as far as the board is able to do so. Recently a board of insanity in Muscatine county declared one Homer D. Johnson, a baiy of 4 years, to be insane and ordered him committed to the hospital at M. Pleasant. The superintendent of the hospital refused to to the hospital when it was taken to the hospital from Muscatine county that he had no provisions for taking care of infants in that hospital. The child was taken back to Muscatine and later the letter from the county authorities of Muscatine directing the facts and asking what would be necessary to secure the admission of the insane infant to the state hospital for insane at M. Pleasant. The letter stated that the child was regained by the insane competent board and was properly committed to the hospital. The board replied to the letter stating that the law makes no discontusion as to the age of the persons who may be admitted four years its home is a better place for it where there can be no provision for a kindergarten department. Even the teetotalist must sooner or later take to his bier. Commenting on the fondness of young students to use long words and Latin quotations in order not to appear conventional, Dr. Lorimer, of New York, says: 'I once knew a promising candidate who was given charge of a funeral in the absence of him. He knew that it was customary for the mourners to announce after the sermon that those who wished should step up to view the remains, but he thought this was too hackeyed a phrase, and he negotiation will now pass around the bier. A certain literary critic in guest of expert opinions wherewith to build him a dly symposium, sent out broadly of queries of which one was: From the merger or smaller this year than and whiff. From a prominent New was shown he got his brief and in certain quart. The prospect is that he has well better and do Veterans Hold Annual Encompass at Council Bluffs—Welcomed in an Address by Governor Cummin-Strong Sentiment for General Smith. Council Bluffs, Aug. 14.—The third annual reunion of the Society of the Army of the Philippines opened in this city yesterday amid circumstances the most auspicious. The first meeting of the society was held at 1:30 o'clock in the Royal Arcanum hall. The gathering was called to order by Brigadier General living in the city, and the national society. The business of the afternoon was chiefly routine. The reports of the president and other officers were made. These were significant for the excision showing the mass last year, Iowa, Nebraska, Minnesota and Colorado have organized state societies. Wyoming will soon organize and organizations are being perfected. New York, Pennsylvania. Members are being added whose locations are in Cuba, Poro Rice, the Philippines and Alaska. A rapidly growing feeling of friendliness is being manifested in the regular army. A number of distinguished officers are among the numbers assembled. One of the first to arrive was General Charles King, the novelist. Charles King, King E. the best of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Hart. General Hale was an early arrival. Governor Cummins, in the presence of a magnificent assemblage last night, welcomed the National Society Army and the Army King, the governor was given a most cordial reception. He spoke eloquently of the work of the army and declared the American people trusted it to maintain the -onor of the republic. "We have a great army," the army conduct" he said, "if it had found it necessary to leave nothing standing in the Philippines, but the paling to salute the breezes of the Pacific." addresses were by General Hale, King, Frost and Metcalfe and Governor Savage of Nebraska. Captain Culver, a personal friend of General Smith, brought a personal greeting from him. The demonstration in Smith's favor is such that it is likely to influence the resolutions in strong language. Council Bluffs, Aug. 15—The feature of the second day of the reunion of the Society of the Army of the Philippines, which occurred during the forenoon. The parade was headed by Governors Cummins and Savage and their staffs, and was participated in by regs from the Army of the Philippines, Nebraska and Iowa national guard, high school cadets from this city and Omaha and the veterans of the Philippine war. The marchers were from the Army of the Philippines and the two generals, Hale and King. The general society met during the afternoon, at which was taken up the routine business begun Wednesday. The commission closed with a sham battle at Lake Manana, in which a battalion of the Twenty-second infantry and several guard companies took part. Fully armed, Council Bluffs and Omaha witnessed the event. LABOR UNIONISTS WIN. Judge McHenry Dissolves Temporary Injunction in Telephone Case. Des Moines, Aug. 14.—Judge McHenry dissolved the temporary injunction restraining the labor unions from the homes and places of business from the homes and places of business of patrons of the Iowa Telephone company yesterday, and Monday at 2 o'clock was fixed for hearing on the issue of the issuance of an injunction restraining the unions from all agitation and solicitation tending to operate as restriction upon or injury to the business of the company. "No ex parte injunctions will issue from this court," said Judge McHenry in announcing his decision. "Whatever injunctions are necessary will is issued in which both sides may participate." The company's attorneys objected to the dissolution of the temporary injunction which had been issued by Judge McVey and offered to introduce testimony to support the allegations made as a basis for securing it. This testimony, which was not unanimous, insisted could not be heard in court since the general rule of the law—that formal denial on oath of the averments of the petition for the injunction only are necessary to secure dissolution—was applicable in the case at bar. Judge McHenry Held that the general rule was applicable to the telephone case as well as to any other, and promptly dissolved the injunction. CRIME IN COUNTY JAIL. Hobo Kelly Fatally Stabs a Fellow Prisoner at Dubuque. Lubuque, Aug. 13.-Hobo Kelly, known throughout Iowa and other states as the king of the hobos, and now imprisoned with the jail full-bellied fellow inmate named Conway five times. Conway was removed to the hospital. His injuries are thought to be fatal. The fight occurred over the possession of a newspaper. KILLED HIS FATHER. Son shoots Father to Save the Life of His Mother. Ottumwa, Aug. 14.-J. H. Sims, a wealthy former, was shot and killed by his son John, when endeavoring to knife. The dead man was intoxicated and attacked his wife for a fancied wrong and the son interfered in time to save her life. Burned by Gaucaline Explosion. Waucoma, Aug. 9.-Miss Carrie Budka was seriously burned at the restaurant of F. B. Reed in this city by the explosion of a gasoline stove. The interior of the room was also damaged by the fire. Davenport, Aug. 9.—Paul Meyers, who suffered the loss of a hand in a band saw at the mill of Charles Mueler's sons on May 4, 1902, has begun action in the Scott county district to the benefit of $100,000 and funds. AGE OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Compulsory Law Does Not Apply After Child in 16 Years Old Des Moines, Aug. 14—Attorney General Mullan, in response to a request from State Superintendent Barrett, has passed on a law point in the new compulsory education law. He has said that the law requires the age of 7 to 14 inclusive "means that they shall have become 7 years old and the law applies until they have completed their thirteenth year and are 14 years old, not until they are 15 years old." This provision," says Attorney General Mullan, "requires a child in physical and mental condition to attend school from the time he becomes 1 years of age until he reaches the age 'to 14 years' cannot be construct to extend beyond the time when the child becomes 14 years of age. The word 'inclusive' following clearly applies to the time intervened by the law. No other construction can, in my judgment, be placed upon it." FARMER HAS OWN ELEVATOR. Grundy County Farmer Will Store Hia Own Grain. Eldora. Aug. 13—Henry Crossley, a very prosperous and well-to-do farmer, at a point about six miles from a railroad station, is engaged in a novel experiment in which he will be watched with utmost interest. He is erecting upon his large farm an elevator with a capacity of over 10,000 bushels of grain. It will be fitted up with all the modern equipment, and he will be enough to store all of Mr. Crossley's grain, and that of all his neighbor's within a radius of five miles. His idea in building the elevator is to obtain the highest prices for grain, by harvesting it from the fields, to is his liking and independently hold the grain in his own buildings. Local grain buyers are somewhat puzzled as to what to do about this new scheme of the wealthy farmers and are much interested. DATES NOW KNOWN. President Roosevelt to Be in Des Moine September 30, 2 to 4 R. M. Des Moines, Aug. 14—At last it can be definitely announced that President Roosevelt will visit Des Moines this fall. He will be here September 30, and will remain in the city two weeks. From here the president will probably go to St. Louis to speak at the meeting of the League of Republican clubs. Governor Cummins, also on the pro-communist side, will meet, will accompany him south. For over a month it has been considered probable that the president would visit Des Moines on his western itinerary. Only yesterday, however, was it definitely known that he would come and the day and hour of his arrival. The present information comes through authentic Washington sources. VIGILANTES IN FIGHT. One of the Whitecappers at Monte zuma is Wounded. Montezuma, Aug. 12.—In an attack upon a covered wagon occupied by a man and woman who have been camped in the wilderness, a local institution, Charles Swink, one of the self-appointed vigilantes, was shot in the right leg. Charles Wood, the man who subsisted off the woman, was stabbed in the threat causing an awaiver. The woman was taken to Malcom, deserting the woman, who was rescued by other members of the attacking party and teen in to a place of safety. Swink is in a critical condition. The attack was the result of a local citizen to "clean out" the travelers. PUSHING THE SCOFIELD CASE. Des Moines News Insists on Vigorous Prosecutions. Des Moines, Aug. 11.—The Des Moines Daily and Sunday News is making a strong fight for the Mabel Sackfield, the Peterson Children, and Isaac Finkelstein, insisting that no life is safe while murderers go unpunished, and by its policy on this question, and its circulation is rapidly increasing. This is partly due, of course, to its low price and for both its daily and Sunday editions. Treasures for University. Iowa City, Aug. 15.—Prof. C. C. Nuttall received four boxes of very valuable material from the Hawaiian seas. The collection comprises the seashells of Hawaiian men and men he collected while abroad. The series of albatrosses he secured on the island of Laysan has no duplicate in America. The Smithsonian museum has acquired a few Stanford university will receive similar collections later—as they were represented in the expedition—but no other museums in the United States have acquired such a series is the series is inestimable value from a scientific standpoint. Grazed by Drink. Davenport Aug. 12—Crazed by drink, John PETER Pacement the muzuzi of the top of his head. Before pulling the trigger he badgey to his children and told his wife he would shoot her if she tricked to stop Blow Safe During Thunderstorm Muscatine, Aug. 14—Burglarists pried open the window of the E. C. Chase store at Moscow, this county, and blew open the safe with dynamite during a terrific thunderstorm. They escaped with $200. A red-needled stranger and two boys who were seen in the town are believed to have done the work. Boy Mutilated by Dog. Fort Dodge, Aug. 15—The little son of LeRoy Poole, living in the country near Fort Dodge, was terribly bitten by a violent dog. The animal attacked the little fellow, threw him down and killed him. The cries of the victim brought rescue. It is not known whee; er or not the dog was mad. Gored to Death. Mason City, Aug. 12—J. M. Molsberry, exp-master of Plymouth and a pioneer of this county, was gored to death by a bull. He was driving and viciously attacked him and he was killed. He was 80 years old. Old Man Drowned Burlington, Aug. 15—The steamer Elers was an hour and a half late when she reached this port yesterday, owing to the fact that she lost a passenger a few miles above Nauvoo. Among the other passengers who boarded the boat was an old man about 80 years of age, a stranger in Madison. When just above Nauvoo he was seen to fall into the water. Eye witnesses say he jumped deliberately into a faint and rolled from the boat. Every effort to save him was useless. COLLEGE BUILDING BURNED. South Wing of Agricultural College and the ground. Ames, Aug. 15.—The south wing of the old Main building at the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts was completely destroyed by fire at an early hour yeared for the fire. All that was left of the Main building by the disastrous fire of December, 1900. The furniture and the valuable botanical collector and equipment The building had already been condemned by the state architect and was to have been torn down soon to be replaced by a spacious building. The loss, aside from the building will not be over $2,000. The loss to the building can hardly be because the trustees did not constrain it, as it was soon to have been wrecked. Perhaps $5,000 would cover the loss to the structure itself. The fire was discovered at 4 o'clock by the night watch while making his usual rounds. He at once turned in an alarm and the college fire department and the few students in the buildings and members of the college were taken to the college and others turned out to the rescue. The flames had such a start, however, that it was soon seen that it would be impossible to save the building. Energy was bent toward saving the valuable contents, which includes the great botanical collection and equipment, worth several thousands of dollars, in office reception rooms. The fire started in the freight elevator shaft in the rear of the south side of the building, and ascended the shaft to the top of the three stories in less than half an hour after the fire, in origin is a mystery, as there were no fires in the building in vacation time. The boiler house, some little distance to the rear of the building, was saved. The fire was the third disastrous fire in a college victim the last 20 months, in December, 1900, the major portion of the main building was destroyed, the loss being in the neighborhood of $100,000. About a year ago the large barn of the experimental station was burned, entangling the fire, and the remaining portion of the largest building on the campus has been wiped out, with a loss of $7,000 to $10,000. There was no insurance on any of these buildings, the board of control believing that the state could better pay the premiums on the amounts of insurance necessary. BOIES AGREED UPON. No Other Name Will Be Presented to the Third, District Convention. Waterloo, Aug. 12—A prominent democratic politician stated yesterday it was practically settled that E. L. Boies, son of ex-Governor Boies, will accept the democratic nomination for congress in this district. He said that he the governor of the district with the nomination he accept the nomination it was intimated to him that the democrats of this district stood by him loyalty when he ran for governor, giving him a majority of the vote of the district and he was elected. He also accepted his appreciation of what the democrats of the district had done for him and said if they insisted on his running he would consider it, but he pleaded his age and his disinformation to re-enter politics, and said he would not be satisfied if he would be satisfactory to the democrats. He said he would take the stump for the ticket and help make the campaign a lively one. When the son was approached on the subject he at first said he would not be satisfied but when his father urged him he at length agreed that if the democrats were determined to have a member of the Boies family for their candidate he would take the nomination if it came to him unanimous in order to under the worry of making the canvass. That is the position he has taken and it is understood there will be no public announcement made, but it is expected that the convention will be presented to the convention. The convention will be held at Dubuque, September 11, and arrangements are being made to secure a large attendance. It is stated that special trains will be provided to make the affair a big democratic rally. It is also stated that the national democratic congressional committee has promised to send Hon. Champagne to the convention and other prominent democratic speakers into the district. BAD GANG BROKEN UP. Two Men Caught Robbing a House rt Mt. Pleasant Burlington, Aug. 15. — Burlington and Mt. Pleasant police have succeeded in rounding up what is thought to be a notorious gang of thieves who have been operating in the state. The Mt. Pleasant police captured two of the men in the act of robbing a house there. After an exchange of shots the third member of the gang escaped, came to Burton and was taken part of a woman with him was also taken into custody. It develops that the whole gang had been staying here this week, making trips to surrounding towns. The men gave their names as Houser, McCormick and no question but what the capture is an important one. KOSKUBA UNDER ABREST. He Is Charged With Attempting the Life of William Brand. Marshallown, Aug. 15—Because William Brand, a farmer living east of Ferguson, would not assist Joseph Kokuba to search for his missing son, Kokuba attempted Brand's life by firing at him point blank the charge. Kokuba was not good and Brand escaped without injury. Kokuba was arrested and brought to the city. He was arraigned before Justice B. L. Lurritt, charged with assault with intent to commit murder. He pleaded with the judge to be fired at $3,000 and pending the proper signatures Kokuba will remain in jail. She Died in Convulsions. Nora Springs, Aug. 12—All posts of the Grand Army and all veterans are warned against a smooth swimmer who gives the name of Martin Grate and is getting small sums of money from posts and individual veterans on various pretenses. He is about 35 inches high, the slender build, fourth dress, has curly hair and gray mustache, and looks to be about 60 years old. He has a good address and pleasant manner and tells his various stories in a convincing manner calculated to de LITTLE MISS MILLIONS THE WITCH OF MONTE GARLO. A ROMANCE OF THE RIVERA. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE, Author of "Miss Fouline, of New York." The Spider's Web, "Miss Capron," etc. etc. Copyright, 1980. Street and Smith, New York. Perhaps the spirit of girlish coute-tish love for admiration had allowed her to first a little with another persistent admirer, but heaven knew she had never dreamed of loving any one but Mark, to whom she owed her life, and who had been her hero. Looking into his face, as the fire leaped up with the impetus of new fuel, she could see that he showed some signs of his recent daring. "You escaped any severe injury from the fire?" she said, her hands upon his arm, her starry eyes looking up into his face. "The fire—the one away back when the bush was blazing so hot and you, we and I, fed for our very lives? No, you don't mean that. Ah! perhaps you've heard about the hotel!" How carelessly he spoke of it. Of course she felt piqued—but then he did not know the truth—he had not seen her face, and how was he to discover whose plump arms had so tightly encircled his neck on that dreadful night of the conflagration? That explanation was due him, and should be no longer delayed. It was pleasant to know that it would come from her lips and not a stranger's. "Yes, I know all about it—how you helped mannes to escape and finally carry him down in your arms," she softly said. "I wonder if she got through all right—the man who brought me my coat said so," thoughtfully. "You did not bother inquiring further," reproachfully. "There was no time. We were deep in plans for leaving Paris. Besides, to tell the truth, I hated to have her thank me as if I had done something her mother a small matter." But, Mark, once you did not object to hearing me tell how thankful I was for your devotion?" "Ah!" he replied, quickly, "that was a different matter—from you such words would come like a benediction, but it is different from a stranger." She had been drawing something from the little reticule at her belt. from the little relicche at her bed. "I have been wanting to this to you." "What is it?" "A handkerchief marked with your name." "Why, Constance, where did you get it?" "It either fell from your head where you bound it to keep the flame and smoke from your eyes, or else dropped from the pocket of your coat. They thought, of course, it blonged to me." "To you!" and he started, as if given an electric shock—to you! Good Heavens! was it you?" She cast down her eyes and nodded. CHAPTER VII The surprising intelligence that after all it had been no stranger, but Constance, whom his arms encircled when the Paris hotel threatened a second and Charite Bazar fire thrilled Merrick as few things could have done. "I am deeply grateful that heaven gave me such a privilege. But Constance, you believe me when I declare on my mind that I never for a moment suspected this." "At any rate, you have placed me under still heavier obligations, Mark." "Obligations—I do not fancy that word, coming from you. It sounds as though the debt could be discharged by the passing of money. But please allow the subject to drop for the present, Constance." He had seen the count looking toward them with a positive frown upon his face, and like a dagger thrust it burst upon poor, jealous Mark that possibly something more mere accident brought the bold African explorer to the scene. "We are in a pretty plight just now," she remarked, and he noticed that she shivered. "When will we be able to leave here?" "When he arrives, which we have sent for. Meanwhile let me go to the carriage and see if things belonging to you are in the racks or under the seats." "You are very kind, Mark." "Ah, what would I not do for you, Constance—it is always a pleasure for me to be able to assist any lady in dresses." "Why should he spoil it all by adding that last—it took all the individuality out of his remark." "There are a few things I should hate to lose; but I dislike to put you to so much trouble." "Trouble!" "He looked at her as though he could eat her then and then—then sighed heavily." "Unless those worthy royallists made way with them I shall doubtless find them. Tell me what they are like, please." "She had described the little handbag that held some of her jewelry, and a couple of other small packages, Merrick went away." "I shall come back presently," he said. He went straight toward the wreck, and her eyes followed his figure. A flood of memories rushed through her mind, as she sat there and watched and waited for him. Some were pleased she came, but a nest there seemed hope—should she array herself in the lists against the princess, and fight to secure Mark's love? Ah, he was coming again; he had found what he went after, and was bringing his spoils to her. He watched as she matched each movement of his well-remember figure—how boldly he strode, as though he recognized no man on earth as better than his peer. Please heaven, these gathering clouds might yet be scattered and the sunlight of happiness shines over their future. The time crept on. Soily they had a reason to believe deliverance must soon arrive from the town whither Jones had dispatched messengers. The night wore on. Some of the women slept from exhaustion. Little Miss Millions had been made so comfortable and seemed to take such confidence and trust in Merrick's guardianship that she, too, dozed. Then exhaustion overcame her, and the god of sleep gently touched her eyelids with his silver wand. Fainter grew the sound of voices near by—the were like tinkling bells heard afar off, and then utterly dying out. A noise of shouting aroused her. "Don't be alarmed," said a voice close by, which instantly quieted her fears, "but a train has arrived to take us all on our way. All was now confusion and bustle. Women secured their valuables and packages ready to enter the carriages that would take them on to their destination. Presently they were settled as best the conditions allowed. Men bustled about changing the luggage, and it really seemed a relief to hear the steam escaping from the new carriage. The dead silence had so long hung like a pall over the place. At last they were off. Constance lay back in her seat and waited. Although the town was only a few miles away and they reached it in short order, the time seemed exceedingly long to Constance. At last the houses appeared. They drew up at a station where many people had gathered to see the travelers who had passed through such a remarkable adventure and yet lived. Constance was wild with a desire to put her head outside to see whether he were in sight and cared to find one he had left; but pride restrained her from making this move. A dozen people went by, and each false alarm hot of hot blood over the hill to be followed by a chill of keen disappointment. Then some one halted and a head appeared, a head that she knew full well, since it had once lain in her lap while the owner rested upon the ground, insensible. "Constance," said a voice, "are you here—may I enter?" The railway carriage was fairly well filled pretty much all of the way to Nice, so that there was no opportunity given Mark Merrick to play the lover, even had he been inclined. He then made all a most singular journey, and one they would long remember. Although no words passed between them that would indicate sentiment, there were numerous little acts that served to thrill them—when hand came in contact with hand a subtle telegraphic signal would send the blood into her cheeks, and the glow in his eyes spoke eloquently of the passion he kept so well under restraint. Jones ran across once or twice while upon the platform, and upon each occasion received the cheery assurance that all was well. Nice at last. Those who had gone through such wonderful experiences were not sorry to have watched the end of their journey, herickly courteous. He insisted on seeing Constance and her maid to the hotel. After dinner he joined Jones, and the two took dinner together. Although so early in the season, Nice was filling up with people from all over Europe, the English predominating, as usual. Monte Carlo, it is claimed, is the open volcano crater through which the seething, boiling lava of human cupidity and avarice finds its outlet—once dam this up and the molten mass will burst out savagely in half a dozen places. Wretched through the results, it appears to be a necessity in the eyes of surrounding nations. At any rate not a step is taken toward crushing the hydra-headed monster. Perhaps Jones was fated to be the man who would deal the dragon to his death blow—Jones, who carried upon his person the remarkable system whereby a persistent player must always win three times out of four, and that will break any bank. Down upon the silvery strand, enjoying a cigar and admiring the picturesque scene, our two friends strolled in the evening. Nances talked of the count and his ally. Would Villoles now give up his mad desire to secure possession of the packet which promised untold riches to its owner. Did his well-known record as a traveler give any reason to believe that he ever gave up any object upon which his heart was really set? Jones reached this conclusion, but gave no indication of alarm—he had taken his stand upon this affair and ready to hold up his end of the game, no matter what prevailed against him. The beauty of the night and their desire for exercise after being cooped up in the cars so long a time induced the two friends to saunter quite a distance. A band was playing back in the region from whence they had come, and the music reached their ears, mellowed by distance. Away from the crowd of fashionables, who promenaded under the electric lights, where the palm trees threw their mystic shade upon the white strand—away from the noise and con- fidence of the place, they could smoke and chat in comfort, as men of their stamp delight to do. As to the possibility of danger lurking near, the thought had not occurred to them—brave men are sometimes reckless; at least, they do not always keep on the lookout for hidden peril, lonesome ones, cautioning them, could not accuse that the count would have set wires in motion so soon after his arrival. Perhaps, after all, he had not yet fully sized up the man from Africa, whose very first act upon reaching Nice had been an aggressive one. Some men would rather cater to the influences of revenge and cupidity than enjoy a dinner. Count Leon was the chief among them. More than once Merrick, who was something of a sailor and loved the sea, turned squarely toward the water and endeavored to catch the salar aroma that came stealing in off the Mediterranean. Lights of vessels riding at anchor could be seen, but the darkness conceived outlines. No doubt seabirds them were steam yachts belonging to the nabba who congregated along this favored coast while the Frost King held most of Europe in his arctic clutches. "Oh, my dear boy," said Jones heartily, "just have patience for a few days, and I think I can promise you a yacht in which we may steam all around the world. That would be a small thing to a man who breaks the rules, and you, yes, you shall find yourself on board one of those fool's paradise boats out yonder before a week has passed." These good-hearted fellows did not dream that his prediction would more than come true, simply because he could not possibly lift the veil and pry into the future. Yet there was an experience hovering over Merrick that would add still another chapter to his already checkered career. Yet there was just turned to head back to the glow of electric lights, where the crowd was most in evidence, where a number of men came jogging along arm in arm, singing as only jack can when on shore leave, and apparently pretty much the worse for liquor. It was surely the intention of our two comrades to sheer off and give them all the room they needed, but a sudden staggering lurch sent the rollicking line directly across their path. One of them insolently struck Merrick, and quick as a flash received a blow straight from the shoulder that laid him out upon the sand. Of course after that peace was out of the question, and both Jones and his friend found necessary to defend themselves against the fierce attack of the brown seamen. Jones was startled to discover that member of the enemy's forces snowed once, the fight was on, not a single the least sign of drunkenness and be was forced to suspect that possibly this condition had been assumed for some purpose. No matter whether it was an accident or part of a deep design, the sailors' onset was so vigorous and fierce there was no time to make explanation or offer apologies for being on the earth at the same time as these worthes. (To be continued.) CAR WAS NOT HEATED THAT TRI "I was up against the limit the other day all right," remarked the conductor of the Georgetown and Tenayleton railroad, who meets with his full share of queer experiences. "I was on the Rockville run, and was a frilate late on one of the down trips. Noticing a well-dressed lady running for the car, I pulled the bell once and waited for her. As soon as she regained her breath, after halting opposite the rear platform, she asked: "Are these cars always heated?" The conductor said he replied in the negative, says the Washington Star, and went on to make clear that during the summer months the attempt was made to heat the cars. The lady standered was very much amused at this explanation. She stated that her inquiry had no reference to midsummer but to the present season of arctic weather conditions. "The cars are always heated nowadays," somewhat impatiently announced the conductor, nervously fingering the bell cord, as the motorman vigorously changed the gong. "Please step aboard lively, maden; we're behind time," "Oh, I'm not going to town to day," said the lady, unconcernedly. "I thought about going in next Monday and wanted to be sure the cars would be heated, that's great. Thank you ever so much." "If you come along this time of day you'll strike my car," responded the conductor, choking back his real feelings and making a sweeping bow. "I'll take especial pains to have everything warm and comfortable. Goodby," and he gave the signal to go ahead so fiercely that the bell cord almost parted. PRIZED CLASS RING RECOVERED Lient. Alstetter's West Point Emblem Was Stolen by Filipinos. "Ileut. Fred Alstetter, now on duty at Fort Leavenworth, had an unusual experience while in the Philippines," said Percy H. Longley of Topeka, Kan. "Alstetter was taken prisoner by the Filipinos soon after the war broke out over there. He was pretty well treated, but was closely watched. His possession, including his class ring, a moment of his life at West Point, was taken away from him. The cades and later the officer, always holding his ring highly, and it is additional that he must never allow it to go out of his possession, except when he lends it to his sweetheart or his wife. "Astlaetter was kept a prisoner for several months and finally was exchanged. His possessions, in the meantime, had apparently disappeared. Last fall a negro who had deserted from the American army was captured with a bunch of Filipinos. When he was brought into camp a heavy gold ring, with a huge setting and cover of arms, was found on his finger, which had to be cut off before the ring could be removed. 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Will contract to recruit paying position as assistant be graduated. Address O. R. LONGWELL, Highland Park College, Des Moines, Iowa. STANBERRY NORMAL AND BUSINESS COLLEGE. STANBERRY, W. MISSOURI. DRAKE UNIVERSITY Law, Medicine, Bible, Normal, Business and the attendance during the school year of 1907. Send for large general catalog. Fall Term open. FISO'S CURE FOR CHURCH WHERE ALL USE FAILS. Church Book. Justices Use. 100 times. Sold by druggists. ONSUMPTION Ladies On Wear Shoes Canine smaller after using Allen's Footwear shoes easy. Carson swallow, hot, sweating, aching feet, ingrowing nails, corns and bunions. All druggists and shoe store. SS. TC. Package FREEBY M. by M. Y. It doesn't take a muscular young woman to throw a fellow overboard. Every rich man has a lawyer for an heir. WHY IT IS THE BEST Several young people in a Nova Scotia town got up a concert and fair and one of the organizers, a girl of 14, told us: "We are as follows: 'There will be a concert and fair at Mra. Pearson's sitting room today, July 20, at 2 o'clock sharp. Admission: five cents; child's two cents; bables, two for a cent." What a Good Name Does Chicago, Ill., Aug. 11th. Mr. Vahlberg of 222 South Poorla St., this city, had for years been an invalid with liver complaint and kidney trouble which was fast hastening him to the grave. The Doctors gave him up and his friends and neighbors all declared he could not live. His brother came from Minnesota to see him before he died and inquired if he had tried Dodd's Kidney Pills. On being told that this remedy had not been used he went out at once and bought a box, feeling sad from what he had done, and the noble work they had been doing in Minnesota, that they would save his brother's life. The first two days Mr. Vahlberg seemed to grow worse, but after that he gradually improved under the treatment and was soon restored to complete good health. Even the man who thinks twice before he speaks is often sorry he said it. Low Rates to Minnesota and North Dakota. From July 28th to August 20th the Missouri Railroad Company excursion tickets at rate of $5.00 for each person, in parties of five or more, from Chicago, Superior, and $1.00 from Chicago, to points on Great Northern Railway in Chicago, Superior, and $1.00 from Chicago, to points on same dates tickets to all points Centers and Benson, and in North Dakota east of Minot, at following rates for tickets and information. From Sloux City, Ia., and Yankton, $0.00 from Sloux Falls, $7.50, way tickets agents or upon application to Minneapolis, Minn., G. L. A., 220 S. Clark st., Chicago, Ith. Words are merely the echoes of thought. HAMLINS WIZARD OIL SORES. ULCERS ALL DRUGGOTS WELCOME BOYS WHO MAKE MONEY In a daisy little booklet, 25 out of some 500 in a daisy little booklet, just how they must be a mix of saline welling with Free Free then for can want Pictures of the boys—letters telling how they built up a paying business outside of industrial houses. Interesting stories of real business tac. We will furnish you with Ten Copies the first week Free of Charge, to be sold at Five Cents a Copy; you can then use the wholesale price for as many as you find you can sell the next week. If you want to try it, address Boyer Department The Curtis Publishing Company, Philadelphia always follow the use of Newborn's Herpicide, the new scientific cure for dandruff and fall-off hair. It also protects properties that kill the germ or microbe that causes alas the trouble by sapping the oil out of the hair but not the restenected, dandruff and the falling hair cannot exist. A thick, soft growth of hair springs forth where formerly thin, hair or perhaps total hair loss can be treated. One bottle will convince you of its merits. For Sale at all First-Class Drug Stores. GOOD LAND CHEAP! 815 per acre Improved Farms 85 to MURRAY A LAND OFFICE, Wadena, MN to Mirna EXTRA SESSION FOR CONGRESS Cuban Reciprocity Will Be Taken Up Some Time in November. WRONG REPORTS SENT OUT President Deems a Session Before the Election Would be Unwise, and Feels That the Democrats Will Offer Less Op position After Flection. Washington, Aug. 13.—Advices received here indicate that President Roosevelt will call the senate together in extraordinary session early in November. Ever since it became evident that nothing would be accomplished as to reciprocity with Cuba at the recent session of congress rumors of a more favorable circulation that the president would call an extra session, either for entire congress to enact Cuban reciprocity legislation or of the senate to ratify if possible a reciprocal treaty with During the past week it has been stated that it was the purpose of the president to call a special session of Congress to discuss the election can be stated with authority that he has no such intention. His time and that of many members of both political parties will be occupied during September and October. It is under consideration that a session held for the purpose of ratifying a reciprocal treaty with Cuba would be much more likely to be fruitful of results if held after the November election than if held before. It is also important to relations of the United States with Cuba will enter largely into the approaching campa.ng and it is stated that the president feels the democratics have less likely to offer serious opposition to the election than they would before that time. A treaty with Cuba practically has been prepared. It requires only the finishing touches and the final details of the Secretary of State Hay to make it ready for presentation to the senate. No definite date, it is understood, has been fixed upon for the meeting of the session in November, but that it will be soon after the election is reasonably resolved. It is said, hopes to have the reciprocity question cleared away entirely before the regular session of congress. BARCELONA IS CAPTURED. Washington. Aug 13.—Minister Bowen has canned the state department from Caracas that, our consul at Barcelona has informed him by email, has been taken by the revolutionists, that they are sacking the town and that, in his judgment the protection of a vessel should be immediately afforded him. Mr. Bowen says he had canned the Chilean to return the instructions. He notes that the Topeka is at Porto Cabello. "Vessel needed immediately at Barcelona. If you sail before the Cincinnati arrives from Curacao leave the instructions cabled you yesterday." According to the dispatch the commander of the Topeka is given discretion to proceed immediately for the attack, and the Topeka cappella will be expected to carry out the instructions sent to the Topeka to land blue jackets at Port Cabelo in case of necessity. Before instructions were sent the Topeka arrived with her arrival at Port Cabelo, whereupon the instructions were modified so as to direct that one of the ships proceed immediately to Barcelona. This leaves it discretionary with the senior officer, to send the Tapeka or go himself with the Cincinnati. The vessel that remains will prepare to land blue jackets at Port Vabello in case of necessity. Port of Spain, Island of Trinidad, Aug. 13—Details of the fighting at Barcelona, Venezuela, received here by boat show that a terrible battle started on Sunday, August 3, and the revolutionists entered the city. They kept up a continuous fire day and night, destroying houses one by one to reach the center of the city. At midnight on Thursday two-thirds of the revolutionists in the power of the revolutionists. On Friday the government strongholds were carried and the last survivors of the government officers tried to fall in this, they made one last stand, after which, at noon Friday, they surrendered to the revolutionists' commanders. Generals Francisco, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, taken prisoners are Martin Marcano, president of the state of Barcelona and commander of the government troops, eight generals and twenty officers, all dead on both sides numbered 167. All the houses in the city were sacked and in some cases infiltrative women and children. All the officers were pilled, especially those belonging to foreigners, and the French cable office was robbed. The American, Italian and French consuls have asked for men of way to protect Life and property. BIGGEST SHIP LAUNCHED Emperor William Present at the Ceremony. Settin, Aug. 13.—The new German Lloyd steamship Kalser Wilhelm II was successfully launched at the Volcanic shipyards in the presence of Emperor William. The Kalser Wilhelm II will be the largest and is designed to be the fastest ship in the world. Length, 707 feet; beam, 715 feet; depth 39 feet, and draught, 29 feet. Her displacement is 19,500 tons. She is to be of 33,000 norse power and will have accommodations for 1,000 passengers. Two women Sake. Alientown, Pa. Aug. 13.—During a lover's quarrel at the Woman's home, Harry S. Weston betrina T. Brown and himself. The woman was short in the left temple, the bullet coming out of her chest. She was over the right ear, the bullet penetrating the brain and being split in four parts. Both are at the hospital and cannot recover. They are each 23 years of age. Emperor William is the man of M. Brown, but was not living with her husband. It is estimated that over 32,000,000 tons of water was passed over the Nigra Why Syrup of Figs is the best family laxative The Silence or sorrow. Far better the silence of sorrow than the sound of it. Far better the smile of trust than the tears of doubt. Far better the calm, serene brow than the wrinkles of petulance. The child that believes in his mother laughs at the foot that overturns his castle at blocks, and with a shout of glee he builds again the ruined towers into greater height. So do those who believe in God bear His strokes and take up the broken life and rear it into loftier spiritual attainment. Those who soak and complain behold caught except bliss and loss. And is there anywhere in the world a sadder sight than that of a displaced man or woman. Ah! the once of the once a temple, a poblering living has risen grandly to the bending skies of God's love, like that which Solomon planned, upon which the noise of workman's tools was not heard. Out of a quietness of soul such as this have reached the hands that have swung bells celestial into peals of joy.—Posebyster Journal. Commenting on the fondness of young students to use long words and Latin quotations in order not to appear conventional, Dr. Lorimer, of the promising candidate who was given charge of a funeral in the absence of the pastor of the church. He knew that it was customary for the minister to announce after the sermon that those who will view the remains, but he thought this was too hackneyed a phrase, and he said instead: "The congregation will now pass around the bier." When an officer loses his grip he does less handshaking. DON'T TAKE ANY CHANGES. Rus Bleaching Blue does the best work. All good糕点. 10c. Avoid cheap imitations. True happiness consists in not wanting the things you can't get. Mr. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children learning, soothing and calming information, always pain, cures and soe a bottle. An alarm clock so cense to trouble him. To Cure a Cause in One Day. Take Laxative Brush Quining Tablets. All druggrants refund money if it fails to cure. 20c. Tears are often masked behind a smile. Ice's Cure for consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. N. W. Sammel, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb 17, 1900. A horse belonging to Baltimore Engine Company it has developed a strong tame. It is found in the wild and prefers those made of Limburger. Splendid Opportunity to Visit Red River Valley. From July 26th to August 20th the Great Northern Railway will sell harvest wheat in the state and will sell it to persons, in parties of five or more, from St. Paul, Minnesota, Duluth and West Superior, and on $250 to Chicago, on Great Northern and North Dakota in Minnesota, North and South Dakota Also on same dates tickets to all points Centre and Benson, and in North Dakota Centre and Benson, and in North Dakota each person, in parties of five or more from four, from Calls 140 and Yankton, from Union City Falls 140. Tickets and information from all railway ticket agents, or upon application to Mint, or Max Bass, G. I. A. 220 B. Clark Mint, or Max Bass, G. I. A. 220 B. Clark Russians who are religious do not eat pegions, because of the sanctity conferred on the livery in the Scriptures. Reduced Fare for Laborers. For harvest hands and laborers, the lowa Central Railway will sell tickets to points in Minnesota and North and North Dakota in a great reduced one-way 19. See your local ticket agent. Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest and best or money refunded. 16 ounces. 10 cents. Try it now. A properly adjusted tongue runs slower than the mind. $100.00 Cash Prize for a Name. For the new Daily Limited train to California to be placed in service now, the El Paso System and Southern Pacific Company, via the El Paso Short Line. The competition is open to the public and conditions involve no fees of any kind. For circular of instructions, visit the El Paso, Cottonton, Pasanger Traffic Manager, Rock Island System, Chicago. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any case of窃贼 that counts but by Hall's F. J. CHENNEY & O. Propa. Toldo, O. Chenney for the last 18 years and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions made by him. Carry out any obligations made by their firm. 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Time tables, maps and information furnished on application to F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Wise is the individual who is sensible of his own follies. IF YOU WANT A CLEAN SHEET and smooth, hand uses, Velvet Cocoa Soap All good grocers sell it at a soake. Nobody is above suspicion when a jealous woman is around. You never hear any one complain r. out "Defiance Starch." There is none to equate it in quality and quantity. 16 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now and save your money. Ecotism is merely ingrowing self-esteem. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurses in the Children's Home in New York. Curves Peverilhose, Bad Stomach, Teething Drops, move and regulate the Bowels and Stomach, and clean the Shen Railway at all druggies. 280. Sample FREE. Address Allie B. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. It is estimated that over 32,000,000 tons of water pass over the Niagra falls every hour. Low Rates to the Red River Valley. Great Northern Railway will sell harvest excursion tickets at rate of $4.00 for each train to St. Paul, Minnesota, Duluth and West Superior, and $1.00 from Chicago, to Minnesota, North and South Dakota on their line in Minnesota west of Baulk Centre and Benson, and in North Dakota each person in parties of five or more. From Sioux City, in, and Yankton, Tickets and information from all railway tickets or upon application to W. White, Jr. of the Chicago Railroad, Minn., or Max Bass, G. I. A., 220 S. Clark at Chicago, Chicago 11. When it comes to earning a living some men are dead ones. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS use the best. That is why they buy Russ Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, i.e. Almost every man is lazy, but he don't like to admit it. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch is fast taking place of all other grocery stores they cannot sell any other starch. Liberty consists in letting your wife do as she pleases. 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THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. some. after-effects. substances. of plants. les of plants. liquids which are aste. compounded. manufacture and to the combination. the genuine. daughter guests of last week. this week for the illness of since Jr. last Thursday E. church under Mrs. Martha Baugh Bartlett, was a finan- the program was unsur- Burnaugh departed from Its component parts are all wholesome. It acts gently without unpleasant after-effects. It is wholly free from objectionable substances. It contains the laxative principles of plants. It contains the carminative principles of plants. It contains wholesome aromatic liquids which are agreeable and refreshing to the taste. All are pure. All are delicately blended. All are skillfully and scientifically compounded. Its value is due to our method of manufacture and to the originality and simplicity of the combination. To get its beneficial effects — buy the genuine. Manufactured by Its component parts are all wholesome. It acts gently without unpleasant after-effects. It is wholly free from objectionable substances. It contains the laxative principles of plants. It contains the carminative principles of plants. It contains wholesome aromatic liquids which are agreeable and refreshing to the taste. Its value is due to our method of manufacture and to the originality and simplicity of the combination. CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUE this week. Myra McCracken was pleas- surprised at her home Monday ing by the L. K. S. club, he being honor of her birthday. She was presented with "Whittler's Works." Light refreshments were served and all had a very pleasant time. Misses Nellie Kellis and Myra Mc Cracken and Master Silas Kellis and Continued on page 4. Continued on page 4. From July 16th to August 16th the Great Northern railway will sell great exotic person, in parts of five or more, great superiors, and all kinds of superiors, and by July from Chicago, to Minnesota, North and South Dakota. Also on some dates tickets to all points Centre and Henson, and in North Dakota each person, in part of five or more From Slous City, in Iowa and Yankton, Tickets and information from all railway stations, or upon appointment, at Paul Minn, or Max Bass, G. I. A., 220 B. Clark at, Chicago, Ile. A well-bred person is one who does not boast about it. **GROOKER RATE** He does not have Defence Starch, you may be sure he is afraid to keep it until you have another. Defence Starch is not only better than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 100 million dollars for selling more than money as if or brands. No. Maude, dear, you can't open a jackpot with a corkscrew. To everyone who will send to the Auditorium Co. or the De- fance Starch Co. Omma, Hnb. 15, trade marks cut from 10 ct. or 16包 packages of Because San Francisco, Cal. Louisville, Ky. Nisa name. FOR SALE BY ALL LEADI. rela. DEFIANCE STARCH will be sent an Adul- torium Stick and Guessing ticket which sells for $8.00 giving you a guess in this great contest to win ROCK ISLAND AND MOLINE. Miss Hattie Toliver left last Monday for a two months visit in Chicago with relatives and friends. Mrs. Wood Shalton and mother of Chicago have come to Rock Island to make their home. The former being the matron at the new C. E. I. and P. depot. We welcome them into our midst as they are estimable young ladies. Mrs. P. Prior of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. S. Kays for several days. The picnic glen by the Oma's Club the first at Huber's garden was well attended. Mrs. N. L. Black of Washington, Iowa is a visitor in the city the guest of Mrs. Tearll. The drowning of Rosco Morton was a sad shoek to the community. The excursion given by the Baptist church of Davesport was about to leave the landing on the Rack Island side when the accident occured. Rosco in company with a number of young boys walked to the river at the boat landing to enjoy a swim Rosco not being a good swimmer the current carried him down the river, crying help, help. The people thinking he was joking made no effort to help him. Rosco was one of the brightest young boys of his age, not only the pride of his parents but friends as well. Miss Florence Wife of Muscatine was in the city the guest of Tiffin. Mrs. Mamie Taylor of South Rock Island entertained the Toussaint L'Overture Club at her home Wednesday afternoon. After a short business session a dainty lunch was served by the hostess, assisted by Miss Anna Thurnan. On Friday evening occurred the sad death of Mrs. Watson Hall of Rock Island. She leaves a husband and five small children, besides two brothers, two sister to mourn her departure. The funeral was held Sunday morning at 10:30 from the McKinley Baptist church. [Correspondents will please sign their names to articles for publication. —Ed.] Mr. and Mrs. Elias McNeal have been enjoying a visit from their children Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Miller of Des Moines, Miss McNeal Pearali and their son-in-law Mr. Wapler. Logan Brooks of Burlington is visiting his grand-mother Mrs. Atkins. A number of strangers are in the city attending the County Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur entertained a number of their friends last Thursday evening in honor of their brother and sisters Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Miller and Miss Irene McNeal. The death of Mr. Daniel Harrison occurred at the home of his father about nine miles from here last week. He was an energetic youngman and had many friends, he leaves an aged father, three sisters, two brothers and a wife. The interment was at Forest Home cemetery at M. Pleasant. A surprise party was given Monday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. McNeal for the visiting guest. Mr. S. H. McCracken was out of the shop for few days on account of sickness, his son Charles taken charge of the shop. [Correspondence will please sign their names to article for publication. -Ed.] (Last Week's items.) Grace Black of Otumwa is visiting Miss Myra Carter. J. L. Bartlett who has been working in Minneapolis, returned home Tuesday. Mr. Brown of Kansas City was in the city Sunday the guest of Miss Godfrey. Mr. L. H. Ferribe of Chiego son of Rev, and Mrs. J. H. Ferribe passed through the city last week on his way to Lincoln, Neb., where he will be employed on the road. Mr. Carter of Burlington is in the city this week. Quarterly meeting will be Sunday. Miss Ida Godfrey entertained a few friends Sunday at dinner in honor of Mr. Brown. Mr. Pearl Thornton is visiting his sister Mrs. D, A. Arbuckle. The I K. S. club met with Mrs. Burns last week, the following poem by Miss Julia Bartlett was one of the number on the programme. Once there was a little band T'was called the I. K. S'. And some folks liked to shake a hand. While others called them messrs. They went to church on Sunday. All in there dainty dresses. All in there dainty dresses, But viewing them on Monday. There's plenty of room for guesses. They didn't break their necks for beaus They long not for a fellow But oft would trample on men's toes Enough to make them bellow. Some folks have said this band they'd be sever dened boasted what they can do Comment, those who say they'll get them young studel. Latin quotation pear convention they'll do it New York, says that's hard you bet promising candidate, will rue it. charge of a funeral r. the pastor of the chur that it was customary to fo. to an audience, too. those who wished to be. Philadelphie view the remains, but he thol. Ross, of was too hackeyed a phrase, peculiar said instead: The congregation to the now pass around the bier." cow A certain literary critic in quest expert opinions wherewith to build his a'dly symposium, sent out broad set of queries of which one was: Protocpect that the sale of books and whiter or smaller this year than From a prominent New was shown: he got this brief and in certain quarrel, the prospect is that the Narnos has been Where. to Locate? WHY, IN THE TERRITORY TRAVERSED BY THE Louisville AND Nashville Railroad, Great Central Southern Trunk Line, -IN- Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi Florida, -WHERE- Farmers, Fruit Growers, Stock Raisers, Manufacturers, Investors, Spectators, and Money Lenders will find the greatest chances in the United States to make "big money" by the reason of the big abundance and cheapness of Land and Farms, Timber and Stone, Iron and Coal, Labor—Everything! Free sites, financial assistance, and freedom from taxation for the manu- fractor. 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Bishop of Polk. Clerk of Supreme Court—John C. Crockett of Hardin. Supreme Court Reporter—W. W. Cornwall of Clay. Railroad Commissioner—E. A. Dawson of Bremer. Chinaman Wins Yale Honore Bartlett G. Young, this year's president of the Yale University Banjo club, is of Chinese parentage, though born in this country. His father, Dr. Young Wing, graduated from Yale in 1854 and later married a Miss Kellogg, member of a prominent Connecticut family and a famous beauty in her day. He lived in Hartford for many years, being on intimate terms with Mark Twain, Charles Dudley Warner and other notable literary persons, and only returned to his native country on the death of his wife a few years ago. At the time of his boy's birth Dr. Young was a special envoy of China in Washington, and therefore the young man is held to be a Chinese, though born in this country. Escapes Autograph Hunters Autograph Hunters. Gabriele D'Annunzio, the distinguished Italian writer, has been receiving during the last few months so many requests for his autograph from collectors and admirers not only in Italy, but throughout Europe, that he has at last grown tired of signing his name and has adopted a novel method of notifying the public that he is unable to comply with any such requests in future. In the hotel at Bologna where he is staying this notice may now be read: "Gabriele D'Annunzio's right hand is injured and therefore he regrets to say that he cannot write his name in albums or on postal cards," etc. Bleichroeder to Leave the Turf. Though his new American jockey, Foster, won several races for Baron Bleichroeder of late, the latter is determined to give up his racing stables. He says he can't stand the jockey-jockeying any longer, and if he loses Foster he will have to begin all over again. The baron intends selling his yearlings from the Romerhof stud in the fall by auction, but will take his time about getting rid of the older horses. Bleichroeder has been the most generous patron of the German turf for twenty years. Monument to Gallant Frenchman. The anniversary of the arrival of the French troops at New York during the revolutionary war was observed by the laying of a corner stone of a monument to be erected in Trinity churchyard to the memory of Admiral Dearnay, who rendered efficient service to the patriot cause during the war with Great Britain. Jelly for Meat Course. A jelly will often add much to a whisk at course, and may sometimes be banded in place of a third vegetable, lever mutton or vennison use current cranberry with turkey or chick-triet duck is improved by serving extent of a jelly with it. Pork and apple sauce, and with lemon grape jelly. This book contains One Hundred Treaties on Thirty-Eight General Topics in which the negro problem is viewed from every possible angle. It will provide much more fully represent the higher stratum of negro citizenship. It will furnish a comprehensive guide on all race subjects. There are **MILITARY AND 100 BIBLIOGRAPHIES** of the writers. To see the pictures and read the lives of the hundred most prominent negroes is to have a fair knowledge of the entire race. Over 100 large pages and retail at $2.50 in cloth, postpaid. **AGENTS** a great book. Highest commissions paid. Books on credit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $2.00 to pay mailing expenses. Books on credit. Agents' magnificent sample book for $2.00 to pay mailing expenses. **J. L. BICHLOS & CO.** New York, N.Y. COOL COLORADO Think of a round-trip rate of only $19.25 From Des Moines To Denver Colorado Springs (Manitou) and Pueblo. 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EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try then and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. IMPORTANT CHANGE OF TIME ON CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & ST. PAUL RAILWAY. Effective August 3d the C. M. & St. P. Chicago train will leave Union St. Station at 9:30 p. m., ten minuets earlier than at present, and will arrive at Chicago 7:55 a. m. Des Moines sleeping car on the new card leaves Chicago 6:00 p. m. and arrives Des Moines 4:35 a. m., shortening the time between the two cities 35 minuets. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September term, A. D. 1902. Henrietta Watson, plaintiff vs. Henry Watson, defendant. To Henry Waton: You are hereby notified that on or before the 15te day of August, A. D. 1902, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County* Iowa, claiming of you an absolute divorce on the grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. See petition when on file with the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, Iowa, for full particulars, and unless appealed to the court and defend before noon on the second day of the next term, being the September term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, on the 15th day of September, 1902, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 6th day of August, 1902, I. E. WILLIAMSON Attorney for plaintiff. New Fast Schedule to Denver. The Colorado service of the Chicago Railway was charged 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 Lenver 1:00 p. m., Omaha 3:45 a. m., arriving in Chicago at 4:00 p. m. Accommodations are provided for all classes of passengers, the equipment including free reclining chairs, dining cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing-rooms sleepers and day coaches. The entire service to be as nearly perfect as modern and skillful railway management can make it. A second daily train for Colorado points leaves Des Moines, Iowa at 8:45 a. m., arriving at Denver the next morning. DR. D. W. GULP ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term. A. D. 1902. James Lockwood, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 4th day of September, A. D. 1902, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Poll County, claiming the sum of one hundred Dollars ($77 68), as follows—The sum of Four and fifty one hundred Dollars ($450) upon a certain contract of purchase of nursery stock, entered into by you with plaintiff on or about December 25, 1901, and the sum of Fifty Dollars ($50.00) upon another and further contract of purchase made, executed and entered into with you by plaintiff on or about December 25, 1901, and for the sum of Twenty-three are eighteen one hundred Dollars ($21.18) expenses incurred by plaintiff by reason of your failure to comply with the contract of plaintiff further asking that a writ of attachment issued to secure said claims and costs. For further particulars see petition when on file. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term, A. D., 1903 of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 15th day of September A. D. 1903, default will be entered against you and judgment entered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN, Attorney for Plaintiff. Subscribe for the Bystander ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. Sep- tenber Term, A. D. 1902. Dubuque Casket Company, Plaintiff. vs. W. B. Porter, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the first day of September, A. D. 1902, the petition of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, claiming of you the sum of Three Hundred Eighteen and Thirty-three one hundred Dollars (318.33), together with seven per cent interest from October 28, 1901; as follows: The sum of One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) and seven per cent. interest from October 28, 1901, upon your one certain promissory note to plaintiff of date October 28, 1901, and due six months from date, made, executed and delivered by you to plaintiff, and another promissory note for One Hundred Twenty-five Dollars ($125.00) together with seven per cent. interest, of date October 28, 1901, and due nine months from said date, made, executed and delivered by you to plaintiff; and for goods, wares and merchandise sold and delivered to you by plaintiff at your instance and request, on or about the 30th day of October, the total of the remunerable value of being the sum of Sixiety-eight and thirty-three one hundred Dollars ($68.33); plaintiff further asking that a writ of attachment issue against your goods, lands, property, rights and choses in action to secure said claim, interest and costs. For further particulars see petition when on file. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term, A. D. 1902 of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 15th day of September, A. D. £002, default will be entered against you and judgment entered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for Plaintiff. ORIGINAL NOTICE. J. M. McDonnell, Plaintiff vs. W. S. McDonnell, Defendant: To W. S. McDonnell: You are hereby notified that on or before the 7th day of August A. D. 1902 the petition of the plaintiff in the above riltled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, claiming of you a divorce on the grouses of drunkenness. And that unless you appear thereto and agree to the terms of the day of the September Term, A. D. 1902, of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa on the 15th day of September, A. D. 1902, default will be entered against you and judgment entered thereon. A. L. STELEE, A. L. STEELE Attorney for Plaintiff ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term, A. D. 1902. Sarah A. North, Bristoffee, Author Sarah A. North, Plaintiff vs. Arthur North Defendant. To Arthur North: You are hereby notified that on or before the 10th day of May. A. D. 1902, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, and in shaming, in and for another vow on absurdes of wilful desertion of or more than five years, or continuously since the 29th day of August. A. D. 1894, and for non-support. For full particulars see petition when on file with the Clerk of the District Court of Polk County, and State of Iowa, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of next term, being the September term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, on the 15th day of September, 1902, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered. Dated this 11th day of April 1902. 11. E. WILLIAMSON Attorney for Plaintiff. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Catholic priest church *St. st. between Crocker and School St.* Preaching at 11 a.m. ; Sunday School at 10 a.m. 0'clock Preaching at 10 a.m. ; Sunday School at 0'clock Preaching at 10 a.m. ; Sunday School at 3 o'clock ; Owl League at 7 p.m. ; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves First African Baptist Church - Corner School and Fourth streea. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10 a.m. ; m. School 8:30 p.m. Mr. M. E. Hunsten Superintendent. Youth School meeting 7 p.m. ; preaching 800 p.m. Sura's M. - East Second and Des Moines street. M. - Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 p.m. Prayer and class meeting, Wednesday 8 p.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, 200 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church - E. Second street, between Crocker and Graves. Preaching at 11:00 p.m. Prayer and class meeting, Sunday School 19:30 p.m. , Superintendent, R. Joseph Preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission - Situated between Crocker and Graves. Preaching at 8 p.m. ; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. ; preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. R. Winnhus, pastor. SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, No. 2. A. F. & A. M.-Meets Saturday in late afternoon and Thursday in Hall-Near Hall-Second Tenth and Center streetts. Geo. H. Cleggtt, W. M.; T. S. Ruf, secretary. Ring Solomon Commandery, No. 5. Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. Fred Jackson, M.; G. H. Gleggtt, recett. Near Court, No. 3. Meets Second Monday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, sec- tory. Merve Court, No. 4. Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midget secretary. Merve Court, No. 299, G. U. of G. F.-Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month at Dold Fellows hall on West Sixth streetts. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown S. B. H. H. of R. No. 339 of G. U. of G. F.-Con- venes the second and fourth Thursday in Masonic hall. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown S. B. H. H. of R. No. 339 of G. U. of G. F.-Con- venes the second and fourth Thursday in Masonic hall. D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown S. B. Knights and Ladies of Bonor of the World No 178 Victoria Lodge-meets every Monday Hall-Near Hall-Second Tenth and Center streetts. Mrs. E. A. Waugh, Proctor. Mrs Rose Johnson, Secretary AMERICA'S BEST Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican. News from all of the world—Well written, original stories—Answers to queries—Articles on Health, the Home. New Books, and on Work about the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean Is a member of the Associated Press, the only Western Newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news servile of the New York Sun and special cable of the New York World—daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout the country. YEAR ONE DOLLAR Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander and The Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both papers for $2 00. IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO Colorado and Utah Excursions. From June 22 to 24, inclusive, July 1 to 13, inclusive, August 1 to 14, inclusive, 23 to 24, and 30 to 31, inclusive, Sept. 1 to 10, inclusive, tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood 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 Uniou Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Peoria to Farmington, inclusive. $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return. limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1902. Rate for above occasions Peoria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. SINGER'S SEWING MACHINE THE LATEST Wheeler & Wilson HAS ADVANTAGES CONTAINED IN NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE. It combines great speed with light running and the ability to yard goods of goods while other machines sew it. It makes a stitch on heavy goods that is strong and will not pucker the highest material. It has a practical set of steel attachments covering a large range of work. "How *n* should a good job should be your guide in buying a steel tool. Do not be satisfied without first giving this. a trial. If your dealer does not handle them send for catalogue. Q If I were a housekeeper I show for two reasons: First, Des Moines industries; Second, the great care the exquisite neatness apparent in results obtainable. After visiting Falcon flours are clean, Shannon & Mott Co. LOW RATE EXC Northern If I were a housekeeper I should certainly use the Falcon products for two reasons: First, Des Moines people should patronize Des Moines industries; Second, the great care used in the milling, together with the exquisite neatness apparent in the various process, insure the best results obtainable. After visiting your mill, one feels certain that the Falcon flours are clean. ```markdown ``` LOW RATE EXCURSIONS VIA Northern Pacific To the northwest during the summer. Just what you want. Write at once for particulars, CHAS. S. FEE, Gen. Pass A St. Paul. THE BAYER MANOCO CO. THE BAYER MANOCO CO. Many a woman has experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine obtained through some dealer selling "cheap" machines but who is totally unable to furnish duplicate parts therefor and is liable to be gone in a short time. tainted through some dealer selling " cheat furnish duplicated parts therefor and is liable THE SINGER SEWING-MACHINE HAS BE AND IS STILL BEING ONE MILLION MA It is constantly improved and represents The sure means of avoiding trouble and directly with the leading sewing-machine unequaled experience and an unrivaled reliance of product and fair dealing in its sale. SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. THE SINGER MA BALEBROOMS Local Office: 706 Wainu This consistency improved and represents the best test for the SH. This is the leading trouble machine. GET 'NGER, thus you deal directly with the leading trouble machine manufacturers of the world, having an unequaled experience and an unvruled reputation—the strongest guarantee of excellence of product and fair dealing in its sale. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R I & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE 9 30 pm ..... Chicago Limited. ..... *9* 35 am 4 39 pm ..... Day Express & Mail ..... *4* 55 pm 4 39 pm ..... Day Express ..... *4* 55 pm 18 31 pm ..... Day Express. ..... *12* 48 pm 9 10 pm ..... Hawkeye Limited. ..... *7* 00 am C. R. I & P., GOING WEST 8 30 am ..... Denver Limited. ..... *8* 35 am 4 00 am ..... Nigel Littleton Limited. ..... *4* 15 pm 4 00 am ..... Day Express. ..... *4* 15 pm 3 55 am ..... Rocky Mountain Limited. ..*4* 00 am *11* 40 am ..... Fast Mall. ..*11* 49 am D. DEWIN 10 am. Ruthie W. & Express. 12 10 pm 6 35 am. Ruthie W. & Express. 12 10 pm 3 45 am. Tara and Fort Dodge. 4 15 pm 8 15 am. Minna, and St. Louis. 9 00 am 4 65 am. St. Louis. 8 35 am WINTERSTER BRANCH. 11 30 am. Mail. 4 40 pm 11 40 am. Mail. 4 40 pm 8 40 am. Flight. 4 85 am 8 40 am. Flight. 4 85 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-SOUTH 6 50 am... Kansas City Limited. ...7 00 am 11 30 am... Day Express. ...*11 40 am 7 50 pm... Night Express. ...8 45 pm CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY *$19 pm. Alba and Burlington Passenger. *$15 pm. 540 pm. Alba Passenger. *800 am 700 pm. Alba Accommodation. *546 am KEOKOU & WESTERN PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE Q STATION, 10 35 am. Mall and Express. 12 40 pm. 5 50 am. CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 6 15 pm. Sioux City, N, W & 9 10 ar 1 15 pm. Colorado Special. *9 10 pr *6 40 am. Chicago Limited. *9 20 pr *6 40 am. Chicago Limited. *9 20 pr *7 30 pm. Chicago Express. *7 05 ar *7 20 p m. Chicago Special. *11 05 ar *7 20 p m. Chicago Special. *11 05 ar *7 90 am. Chicago Express. *4 40 ar *7 90 am. Chicago Express. *4 40 ar 10 60 am. Omaha & Pa. Expense. *8 00 am WABASH RAILWAY 8 15 am. St. Louis Passenger. *6 45 ar 9 15 pm. St. Louis Extern. *6 50 ar 7 55 pm.....Storm Lake Express.....4 50 pm 1 55 pm.....Pond & Sioux City Lim. 10 10 am 1 55 pm.....Pond & Sioux City Lim. 10 10 am C & S P T - BOONE LIME 1 40 pm ..... Boone Mail and Express ..... 7 45 pm 1 7 5 pm ..... Mail and Express ..... 7 30 am 4 50 am ..... Chicago Limited ..... 19 40 pm 11 50 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 11 15 am 12 15 am ..... Sloux City & Omata ..... 10 00 am *Daily *Daily. All other trains daily except Sandar We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER. Gentlemen:— Des Moines, Iowa, May 10, 1902. Or I should certainly use the Falcon products Moines opeople should patronize Des Moines that care used in the milling, together with ent in the various process, insure the best visiting your mill, one feels certain that the MRS. HELEN A. COOK. 3010 Seventh Street Co. Des Moines, Iowa. CURSIONS VIA ern Pacific Articulars, HAS. S. FEE, Gen. Pass Agent, St. Paul, Minn. TEST OF TIME. Statistics show that less than Five merchandise dealers in each One Hundred are successful. They come and go and are forgotten. Singer machines are sold only by THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., dealing directly from maker to user. THE SINGER COMPANY IS PERMANENT AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE ALWAYS AT HAND TO CARE FOR SINGER MACHINES. This is an important consideration to the purchaser of a sewing-machine. Many a woman has experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine ob-cheap" machines but who is totally unable to is liable to be gone in a short time. HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF MACHINES YEARLY. presents the best skill in the art. able and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal machine manufacturers of the world, having an raled reputation—the strongest guarantee of excel-its sale. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED. MANUFACTURING Co. ROOMS IN EVERY CITY. Wainut Street Des Moines, Iowa. RAINS Home Seekers' Excursion to the Northwest, and Southwest. Via the North-Western Line. Home Seekers' Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced resets 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 Reciving Chair Cars, ann "The Best of Everything." For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. A. M. E. BETHEL CHURCH KEOKUK,IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondiau Streets, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D. Residence 1318 Fulton Street. Services Preaching 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Class Meeting 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m Christian Endorsement 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Friday 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services. YELLOWSTONE PARK AND ALASKA TOURS Under escort of The American Tourist Association. Special sleeping Cars leave Chicago Tuesday, July 1st, at 10 p. m., Via. THE CHICAGO, MILWIAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. Extended time in Yellowstone Park. and extra day at each hotel. Special stages and rooms already reserved. Alaska on the new and elegant S. S. "SPOKANE." Choice rooms reserved. The itinerary includes the Columbia River, Glacier, Banuff, and Canadian National Park. Tickets Include all Expenses Everywhere: Hotels, carriages, railway and sleeping car fares, meals in dining cars, berths on boats, etc. For circulars, mops itineraries, etc., apply to any ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway or address F. A. Miller, Genera. Passenger Agent, Chicago!