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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. CITY NEWS. Mr. John Bryant of Oceola is in our city visiting with his son Charles. Mrs. E. T. Banks contemplates a visit to her old home in Alabama. Mr. R. N. Hyde has entered his two beautiful roadsters in the coming Horse Show the 15th inst. P. C. Parks left for Ames Monday where he will re-entr the State Agricultural college. Leo Walker of Colfax was in town Wednesday to see the ball game between Algona and Webster City. The Rev. Lomack continues to improve and his physician thinks that he will be able to leave hospital in a few days. There were several colored people from out of the city to witness the ball game Wednesday. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes piano and repairs organs. Mason & Downs' Jubilee Singers will sing at the Y. M. C. A. auditorium Sunday evening, Sept. 7. Mr. Andy Pierson was in the city the city the latter part of last week to attend his son's funeral. Miss Gertrude Hyde has returned after a four weeks visit in Marshall, Gilliam and Mexico, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. L. Courtney will today for Denver, Cola, where she will be a guest of their mother Mrs. A. Roley. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Comley Webster City was called to our city to attend the funeral of Mrs. G. Comley this week. Mrs. Wm. Soulson entertained at dinner Sunday, Misses May Campbell, Daisy and Geil Fowler and Mr. Julius Campbell of Ottumwa. Mrs. Dr. A. G. Edwards and children are preparing to make a visit back to her parents home in Tennessee this fall to spend the winter. Rev. H. B. Caldwell, an evangelist from McLester, I. T., is in our city assisting Rev. Nickerson with a series of meetings at Saylor. Don't forget to give me a call Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath Rooms, 320 West Third street. Bath rooms open until 12 on Sundays. CHAS. J. Roy, Prop. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained in honor of Mrs. Chas. Conley, Mesdames Theodore Williams and Frank Johnson at six o'clock dinner to-day. J. L. Thompson entered upon his duties last Monday as deputy county treasurer. He has charge of the country taxes, a very difficult and responsible place. The following couples were joined in marriage by the pastor of St. Paul this week. Mr. John Hasten and Miss Fannie Hardricks and Mr. Robt. B. Brooks and Miss Mamie Mimma all of Des Moines. We wish these young people nubounded success in their married life. Mr. Isaac Lewis, one of our old and highly esteemed East Side citizens, will leave in a fortnight for Oklahoma to make his future home. He has lived here 18 years. We wish him success. The Mesdames Robinson of Mexico, Mo. and Jennie Brooks of Buxton who were the guests of Mrs. Adam Dixon during fair week, returned to their homes Saturday evening. Mr. Walter Birney has moved his tenasserial shop temporarily from the corner of 8th., and Walnut streets where he has been for nearly twenty years to room under the Central State Bank next to I. M. Lewis shining parlor while his former building is being remodeled. In our mention last week about Miss Mary Montague running an eating house at the fair grounds, we should have mentioned that Mrs. J. E. Todd was a full partner in the fair ground house they returned to the city Sunday reporting a good business, DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1031 MUTUAL PHONE 400 (Office) Miles Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: $8 to 10 a.m. $8 to $9 p.m. $7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 est Ninth Street. "Problem in Education" is the title of the subject that Booker T. Washington ten writes of in this months Cosmopolitan, it contains about sixteen pages including the illustrations, it is a very timely article and should be read by all who can secure that magazine which sells for ten cents at all news-dalers. Miss Gertrude McCraven entertained about twenty of her friends last Thursday night in honor of the Misses Fowlers and Campbell of Otumwa. A dancing party was given at Union park Monday evening in honor of Miss Jessie Walker of Marahalltown, it was just cool enough to make it pleasure for dancing which was enjoyed by all present. Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Williams, of 1818 Mulberry street, gave a six o'clock dinner on Thursday evening a number of their friends. Covers were laid for twelve and a most enjoyable evening was spent. Miss Bessie Owens of Ottumwa arrived in the city Wednesday she will enter Drake University at the beginning of the fall term the 15th inst. for a four years course. Miss Owens was one of the teachers at Buxton last year. She is a sister of Mrs. C. S. Ruff of this city. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. The Jefferson Brothers returned some Sunday, Mr. Andrew Jefferson called at the office and settled up for the Bystander, he is a farmer near Harvey, he said that a part of his corn was flooded with the rain. The Corinthian Baptist church is undergoing some repairs, a new floor is being put in the ceiling is raised, and the church rashedhed in so all it will cost about $400 owing. Owing to the church being repaired there was no services last Sunday so Rev. Griffith and many of his members visited the A. M. E. church Sunday. J. A. Davis a hotel keeper of Moulton Iowa has been bound over to the Grand Jury of Appanoose County by Justice J. M. Jimmer of Centerville for refusing to serve Mr. R. N. Hyde of this in his hotel at Moulton on the 11th. Aug. The sase was prosecuted by Attya. Woodson and Brown through whom Mr. Hyde has also filed a damage suit against Mr. Davis in the District Court of Appanoose County in which he asks $5,000.00 as damages for said unlawful discrimination. Mrs. L. H. Johnson of Marshalltown was a fair visitor, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker on Lyon street. She called at the Bysander office and paid her subscription. They at one time lived here and may return here soon. The members of the North Star Lodge No. 2, A. F. and A. M. are preparing to give a grand opening in their new hall in the near future. This hall has been refurnished with new furniture and makes the finest appearance of any hall in the west. WANTED - A TRUSTWORTERY GENTLEMAN who manages business for an old established house of solid financial standing. Money paid by check each Wednesday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Manager, 50 Carlton Blge., Chicago. Mrs. I. E. Williamson has accepted a position with Ex-Governor and Mrs. Shaw, now Secretary Shaw of Washington, D. C., as the house and house keeper of the Shaw home. She expects to leave for Washington about Nov. 1. Atty Williamson who will follow his wife later has an assurance of a paying position from the Treasurer on his arrival. A FAREWELL RECEPTION. A very pretty reception was given last Friday evening at the home of Rev and Mrs. Graves, in honor of Miss Jenvie B. Wilkinson, one of our East Side young ladies, who graduated last spring from the East Side High School will soon leave to take a course in the Wilberforce University at Xenis, Ohio. There were many presents. A brief literary program was carried out, also the Drury Singing Club of which she is a member, was present and renewed several selections. Miss Wilkinson is a very amuseable, young, and deserves much praise for her high ambition. We wish her success. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing, Renting—Tires & Sundries. 823 GRAND AVENUE. EDITORIALS. LABOR DAY. Last Monday, Sept. 1, was labor day, made so by the labor organization throughout the United States, and many states has made that day a legal holiday; our state is one of that number. It has become a fact that the day has grown to be one of the American's noted holidays. The labor organization is developing very fast and no doubt is very helpful to the masses. There are two impediments in its way in my humble judgment. First, they put irresponsible and unreasonable men in control, hence they often act without regard to the rights of others. Second, they are often color prejudiced, hence prevent many strong and good men from joining the Unions; however the parades all over this state, and especially in Des Moines, was the largest in the history of the organization. There were over 5,000 men in the parade here Monday and several scores of colored men. In fact more colored men this year then has ever been. This fact alone shows encouragement for the race. TO SCHOOL AGAIN. Off to school or college again this week is the cry. This week many thousand lassies,urchins, and boys and girls have wended their way back to the public schools, high schools and colleges of our land. Rested over their summer vacation they return to school life full of vigor and high ambitions to make a higher mark this school year than last. We hope that the parents will do all in their power to keep their children in school, also visit the school occasionally. Those in colleges and universities keep on and strive to advance yourself onward and upward. IOWA DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION. The annual love feast and meeting of the Democratic State convention held its session in our city last Wednesday. A very small crowd for a State convention, and but little real enthusiasm, for they seem to be out in the deep sea without either a ship or captain to steer them in. Many do not like the last national platform adopted at Kansas City or the Nebraska boy for a leader, hence like of interest and harmony. They refused to reaffirm the Kansas City platform. The followering are the nominations: Secretary of state—Richard Burke of Mansas. Auditor of state—J. S. McLuin of Guthrie. Treasurer of state—Dr. R. U. Chapman of Polk. Attorney general—John D. Denison of Wright. Judge of supreme court (long term)—Thomas Stapleton of Iowa. Judge of supreme court (short term)—J. H. Quick of Woodbury. Railroad commissioner—Thomas Benson of Fayette. Supreme court clerk—Jesse Tripp of Jasper. Supreme Court reporter—John Dalton of Calhoun. 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. ALGONA BROWMIES WON FROM WEBSTER CITY. The much talked of game between the Algona Brownies and the Webster City nine for the amateur state championship and a purse of $2,500, was played Wednesday evening at the ball park before an immense crowd, hundreds and hundreds came down from Algona and Webster City and other towns to witness the struggle for the honor. It It was by far the largest attendance to a ball game here this season. The game was a very scientific one, but two or three --- errors in the nine innings. Each team was good and played good ball. The Brownies were perhaps more skillful as they elicited much applause. They were experience players, as some of them use to play with the Chiego Unions and Page Fence Giants. The game was very close, scores 4 to 3, in favor of Algona. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS. Before leaving Buxton I must make a few typographical corrections. Where it says that Mr. Gaines owns a farm of 3 acres, should be 30 acres, and the man's name who operates the saloon in Mr. Wm. Shelton. He is a good man for that place. In old Muchakinock we wended our way; it looked very quiet and forsaken, something similar to Goldamith's "Deserted Village." Only a few of the pioneers were left to tell the story. Mr. C. R. Foster and family, Mr. W. H. Jones and family, J. H. and N. B. McDowell and families, J. H. Lewis and family, Rev. C. R. Brookins and family, are some of the land marks left. However there are many new families moved there. The well known home of Atty. Geo. H. Woodson, who is still a batchelor, is kept up and made pleasant by his cousin, Miss Lelia Sheffey, and Mrs. Williams. In Oskaloosa there is but little change, except some of the people are improving their homes, incidentally preparing for the A. M. E. church annual conference. Mr. H. Allen is still gardening and has a large crop this year. Mr. A. Hardy is doing well. Mr W. C. Mitchell is still driving the express wagon. He is building an addition to his home. He entertained the editor at dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Hart are working as hard as ever. Mr. A. Ford has almost quit his express wagon as his son is driving it. Mr. Buckner's folks are all well except the old gentleman, who is quite ill and feeble. Rev. Holmes formerly of Des Moines is snugly located at the M. E. church parsonage. Mr. C. H. Coleman is still working at Baldou store. He has moved into his new home in North Oskaloosa. Mr. A. G. Clark has opened a barber shop for himself on the west side of the square and is doing well. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Williams are still keeping roomers and feeding the weary traveler. Rev. Clemens is the busiest man in the Quaker City—preparing for the A. M. E. church conference, which meets there in September. FLAGS ON PRIVATE YACHTS. Black an Unpopular Color Among Amateur Sailors. No one has the courage to fly a black flag as a private yacht signal, and even black in combination with other colors is extremely rare. Orange and black are occasionally seen together, the owners being Princeton men. A grewsome flag is on the Fedalma, the steam yacht of Augustus New London; a pointed black flag with a white stripe on the center. New Yorkers are familiar with William K. Vanderbilt's colors, white with a black stripe—the same on the turf as on the water. H. C. Roome's flag is more than half black, with a blue cross in the center. Secretary Cormack's pennant is in equal portions white and black, vertically divided. The most striking combination of black and white is John Taylor Lord's pennant. You have seen it at the White House, the black ground, with a perforated white Maltese cross in the center. Here is the cross without the skull and bones.—New York Press. A Mexican Paradise. People at the federal capital have been grooming about what they are pleased to call the "color exosivo," or tremendous heat. Here in happy Tabasco we have a constant heat, get used to it, and live as merrily as the gamboling monkeys in the jungle. And we are healthier here than people are up in the City of Mexico, where men chase the rolling peso to keep in funds to meet the demands of a society which worries them while dress is a negligible shirt, as negligible is please, a pair of light trousers (Carter is wearing yellow nanken this summer), and a smile of contentment. The up-country plantations report good times, salaries are on the far east schedule, champagne is no luxury, but a daily comfort, and missionary effort is unknown—Tabasco (Mexico) Tageblatt. Died August 30th, at her home Mrs. Mary Comley, the wife of Augustus Comley. She had been in poor health for the past three or four years and had been confined to her bed for about a year. She was a patient sufferer, never murmuring, always hopeful and very appreciative of all kind deeds did for her. She with her husband moved to this city from Alton, Ill., where they had spent the greater part of their early lives more than 20 years ago. Here she united with the A. M. E. church and was one of its active members, until her afflictions prevented her in this good work. She was married to Mr. Comley 30 years ago in Illinois. Their adopted daughter, Mrs. Delia Paterson of St. Paul, was prevented from being present on account of sickness. Beside her husband and other relatives she leaves a host of friends in Illinois as well as here. The funeral services were from the A. M. E. church Monday afternoon, where a large number of her friends had gathered to pay their last tribute of respects to this good woman. ALBERT PIERSON IS DEAT. On last Thursday night Mr. Albert A. Pierson, one of our well known young men, died at the home of his father-in-law, Mr. Curtley on Maple street. He lost his health fully two years ago—about a year and a half he went West in search of different climate to regain his health, stopping at Spokane, Wash., where he remained for nearly a year. For a time he got better, but that dread-disease continued and he came back to his parents in Greenfield, Iowa, and about two weeks ago he came to this city where he died. He was born Osceola, Clark county, Iowa, 32 years ago. Several years ago he married Miss Georgie Curtley. They were doing nicely until he took sick. He was a good barber and was in partnership at one time with Mr. Isaac Curtley. The funeral services were held at Mr. Curtley's house, conducted by Rev. H. S. Graves, Sunday at 2 o'clock. A large crowd was there. He leaves a loving wife, a father, two sisters and two brothers with a host of friends to mourn his death. BUXTON NEWS Church, Social and Business Will celebrate Labor day in Albie Wilhare Labor Day in Arisa. All of Buxton's People, together with its local mine union and the Buxton concert band, will go to Albia Monday to celebrate labor day. Mrs. Gibbons of Muchakinock, who has been visiting here returned to her home last week. Last week brought several new comes to Buxton. The merry-go-round was with us four night last week. Buxton enjoyed the siding so much that they have prevailed upon the merry-go-round people to return which they have conceived to do. Mrs. E. C. Strong, her son little Hubert and her sisters Mrs. Brooks have gone to Clarksville. Teen for an extended visit. They left Elmer behind; he promised to be good and write very often. Mrs. Strong ordered that the Bystander be sent her so she might hear of Buxton. Mr. Adam Dixon. Mr. two years has delivered for Wells & Co. in Muchakinock, has moved to Des Moines. Mr. Dixon is an excellent man and we reget very much to loose him. M. Dixon paid Buxton a visit last week Mrs. C. W. Webb spent several days in Oaklanda last week on business. Rev. Panil prescheduled an excellent sermon at St. John's church last Sunday morning. Mt. Ziocs Baptist church is now equipped with new beautiful lights. They make a brilliant light. Mrs. Mary Manson, mother of Mrs. C. G. Southall, is at this writing very ill. Her recovery is doubtful, as her illness has assumed a very serious nature. No. 10's men did not work Friday and Saturday of last week. Will Thomas is the biggest jonah in Boston. He would rather tease some fellow than eat a meal. Last Tuesday evening was the one set apart for the turning in of the little barrels, that St. John's people have been circulating about for a few pennies to help the church. Mrs. John Rhodes who has been very slot is better at this time. The Baptist Young People's Society of Mt. Zion church continues to grow in ALMIA NOTES Mr. Boy Brown and Mr. Nichols of Charlinda are visiting relatives in town. Sunday Aug. 31 was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Mr. Burt Woods of Des Moines was in Albia last Sunday. Mr. Marshall of Oskaloosa is in Albia working. Mrs. M. F. Ward left Friday evening for Fairfield and Kookuk, where she will visit several days. Mrs. Benna and Mrs. H. Snoddy who have been very sleek, are much better at this writing. Mr. Ben Grayson went to Des Moines to attend the State Fair this week. Mr. A. Grayson and Will Randolph of Hileman were in Albia this week. SAYLDR ITEMS. The Sunday School of Mt. Zion Baptist church of Sayler is progressing nicely, also our church is growing spiritually strong. Bav. Nickerson pressed a wonderful sermon last Sunday, with two additions. An old fashioned samper was given at the ball Aug. 25th. Quite a number was present. A musical programme was tendered under the management of Mrs. Addie Jenkins. All present report a nice time. Mrs. Gilmore of Marshallhill has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Ben Baker. Mrs. Bates of Mushakinsock is visiting her daughter Mrs. A. Corbett. Mrs. Rachel Lewis, Mrs. Chas. Floyd of Fraser and Ed. Manuel of Carbondale were visitors last week. Mrs. Kate Jewitt of Buxton has been visiting her daughter Mrs. Charity Barber. Mrs. Ethel Manuel who has been on the sick list is improving. We are sorry to say that Mrs. Sarah Hart who has been sick is not much improved, but we hope at our next writing she is better. Miss Eva Barber has a very sore hand from being scaled last Tuesday. Mr. J. F. Roach has a very bad eye but is improving at this writing. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Miss Molly Nunnelly has returned from a months visit in Mo. Vern Wilburn accompanied his nephew Guy and Doglass Miller to their home in Des Moines Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Spotts of Chicago visited here last week. Mrs. Spotts will remain a while with her mother. Hav. Farribeen had a rally at the A. M. E church Sunday. The J. K. S. elected the following officers last Thursday. President, Lydia Hartlist; Vice-President, Louise Mason; Recording Secretary, Cora Taylor; correspondent Secretarate, Myro McCracken; Chaplain, Carrie McCracken; Treasure and Critie, Ione Mason, the installation of officers will be the 11th, intt. Miss Molly Nunnelly was pleasantly surprised by the members of the ladies literary society last Saturday night. [Correspondents will please sign their names to articles for publication — Ed.] ROCK ISLAND AND MOLINE The Phillis Wheatley Club, recently organized among the young ladies of Moline, made their first appearance before the public Tuesday evening by giving a yard carnival at the home of Mrs. J. Buzzer. A more unique affair we have never seen. The admission fee two-five cent, which included supper, was a fine one. The girls realized a large sum as they began serving sapper at his p. m. and were still serving at two o'clock as the crowd was immense. We are so glad to see them making such steps towards their own advancement, and when their success in all their undertakings. Mrs. C. V. Bush and daughter Estella, Mrs. Wm. Giles and A. B. Bush of Clinton attended the garden carnival Tuesday of Moline. We are always glad to enjoy a visit from these friends as they are highly respected. Miss May Woods of Rock Island one of our best musician leaves for Chicago Saturday where she will enter the Chicago school of music to finish her piano instructions. We are sorry to loose Miss May but glad to see her grasp this golden opportunity. We predict for her a bright future. Miss Elizabeth Morrison will accompany Miss Woods to Chicago Saturday for a few weeks visit with her friend Mrs. May Toliver-Hibeleng. Mr. Roy Samuels has been employed as porter in the Casino left Tuesday for Kansas City where he has披著 a better position, look to you Roy. Miss Lulu Ritebler who has been ill for the past three weeks is now able to be out again. Here many friends are glad to have her among them again as Lulu is a little bunch of sunshine. One of the most atrocious orms in the annals of Moline is that of Mrs. Luoy Jenkins sixty-five years of age who was arrested on Saturday for burning the lit- gitimate child of Carrie Grissom in a cook steve and is in jail held to wait the action of the grand jury. Coroner Eckhart held an inquest on Sunday morning and as a No. 13. result the women was bound over for three charges, performing an abortion, prescribing midwifery without a license and counseling the birth and hospital death of a child. Mrs. Jenkins has always been one of our most highly respected sisters and every one deplores the awful dead. WITH OUR CHURCHES Well, only two more Sundays and the Conference year will close and I go up to Jerusalem to report the work of the year. The pastor is very grateful to all, who in any way have assisted in making the work successful this year. As far as work is concerned, the appreciation of which is shown by members and friends paying and giving Dollar Mossy for Conference clauses, and the manner in which they flock to the church in these closing days of the year. In collections and attendance, last Sunday was by far the best of the year. I am informed that many came to the church Sunday night and could not get in, not even upon the steps of the church. We addressed the audience Sunday evening on "The Negro Scholar of the Twentieth Century and His Mission." Tuesday night the 9th, I am informed that the people of different talents, including the best singers, musicians, elocutionists and the Jabille singers will give a great testimonial exhibition to the pastor and wife. Prof. Geo. I. Holt and Miss Ethel Bowmer sang very sweetly Sunday night. The congregation will receive such a treat this Sunday evening. The pastor will presch Sunday evening, subject: "What do You Think About Me After a Short Stay Among You?" You had better come early if you want to retin the church. The Corinthian church edifice will be re-opened Sunday, sept. 7. All are invited to the services. Morning service as follows: Monthly Covenant meeting, 11 a.m. The Lord's Supper will be administered after the Corinthian meeting. Services at 9 p.m. The sessions of the Iowa Baptist Association begins Wednesday morning and continues over Sunday. A reception to the delegates will be given Friday night, and a special program rendered. The Ministers and Deacons' Union will hold a session on Tuesday, Sept. 9. There will be service Tuesday night. M. E. CHURCH Quarterly meeting at Burns' Chapel, Eleventh and Crook, Sunday, Sept. 7 Presaching at 11 a. m., 3 p. m. and 8 p. m., by Rev. C. W. Holmes of Oakloosa, who will represent the Presiding Elder. Sacrament of the Lord's Sup- per will be administered at 3:30 p. m. Sunday School at 2 p. m., Epworth League at 7 p. m. You and your friends are invited to attend all of these. MAPLE STREET BAPTIST. There will be a contest at the Maple Street Baptist church between four pastors: Rev. Griffith, pastor of the Corinthian Baptist church; Rev. Johnson, pastor of the M. E. Mothodist church; Rev. W. T. Nickerson, pastor of the Saylor Baptist church and Rev. J. O. E. Winbush, pastor of the above named church. This contest will be a gold headed cane presented to the pastor who receives the highest number of votes. Votes will be 10 cents. We the Willing Workers of the said Baptist church cordially all who love the cause of Christ to come out and help us, as we are closing out our twelve months work, and preparing for the Association which will convene Sept 10, insult. Committee: Deacon C. C. Cox, Mrs. Cox, M. D. Daniel, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Pergerson, Mrs. Barnett and Mrs. Henry. J. O. E. WINBUSH, Pastor. HATS. JUST HATS. By our system, manufacturing and selling direct, TWO PROFITS ARE SAVED. YOU get the BENEFIT. 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CO. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Local Office, 312 Locust St. Des Moines Prof. Perrine of Lick Locates Star of Ninth Magnitude. San Jose, Cal., Sept. 3—Director W. W. Campbell of Lick observatory report: "A comet was discovered by Prof. Perrine Monday morning in the association of Daneau, Illinois. It was right ascension 3 hours and 18 minutes and declination 34 degrees and 20 minutes. It is moving north- west. It is of the ninth magnitude and is therefore not visible without a telescope." Holds That Purchaser in Good Faith from Railroad Company In Entitled to Possession—Talk at Washington that Wilson Returns to Ames as President. Dubuque, Sept. 5—Judge Shiras yesterday decided a case of long standing in the courts. It was that of Jesse Britt and John Britt vs. John Meisterling. The action is one to quiet titl*e to reality in Dickinson county, the dispute arising out of the re-adjustment of the land grant in aid of the Sloux City and St. Paul Railway company, the homestead settlement laws and the defendant upon his purchase from the railroad in good faith. The plaintiff claim that the land does not fall within the county's jurisdiction department has settled that question the court cannot investigate it, and the only matter of dispute left for the court's decision is which party has the right to buy the land. The plaintiff bought the land from the company in 1887, paying $10.50 per acre, and the complainants entered in possession of the land and resided thereon continuously from 1890. The court holds that the land was acquired by the land, and therefore is entitled to enter into possession of the land. ROOSEVELT'S ITINERARY. He Will Be Twice in the State at Different Times. Des Moines, Sept. 5.—The itinerary of Roosevelt in Iowa has been formally reported to Governor Sheriff Bentley, who arrived in Sioux City four days before he reaches Des Moines. He will make his Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri dates between times. He will arrive in Sioux City four days the afternoon of September 26th, remaining two hours, where he will be entertained by the Elks. Governor Cummins has been invited to be presided over by the governor he can return from the cruiser christening in time. The same evening he will go to Denison, making a short stop and change at Arion. Then he will return to Sioux City. On the 30th the presidential party will come back into Iowa, making Clarinda, Van Wert, Osceola and then Des Moines. The party will arrive in Sioux City on the 30th. No arrangements have as yet been made definitely for his entertainment here. He will go from Des Moines to Oskaloosa and Ottumwa and return, that of the 31st, in Keokuk. $25,000 FOR DEATH. Heavy Suit Commenced Against Edi le Commenceur Des Mains son Company at Des Moines Martin, administrator of the estate of William Bass, killed at the plant of the Des Moines Edison company, April, 1802, commenced action to recover Judgment for $25,000 is demanded. Bass, a lineman in the employ of the company, was at work on the in- flict of the building on the morning of the building, and the claimed climbed to the top of a step ladder and was in the act of repairing a wire which he supposed was dead, when he was brought to the floor. He was dead before assistance could be rendered. The company claimed at the time Bass did not touch a live wire, but that he had been in the building. The coroner's jury held otherwise, however, rendering a verdict to the effect that he came to his death through contact with heavily charged WAIVED TO GRAND JURY Walker Held to Grand Jury for the Murder of Finkelstein. Des Moines, Sept. 4. - James Walker waived preliminary examination before Justice C. M. Aylesworth and was held to the grand jury, which convened on September 16. He appeared in court on September 16, heeyed the jury, and stated that he did not care for a preliminary, but would let the case go direct to the grand jury. It had been expected all along that Walker would demand a preliminary so as to learn the evidence against him and be able to prove his innocence for trial later. It was with some surprise, therefore, that the state learned that Walker waived. Walker is charged, together with Harry Levich, with the murder of Isaac Finkelstein on the night of August 5. FARMER COMMITS SUICIDE. E. N. Robbins Shoots Himself With a Shot Gun Elkader, Sept. 4—E. N. Robbins, a farmer living near Menderville, Clyatton county, committed suicide by shooting himself with a shotgun, the charge completely removing the head from the body. The man was nearly one month old, a m., just after arising. He was a man of 50 years of age, and had been afflicted with a nervous trouble for which he expected to come to Elkader for treatment, having made an arrest. He was a doctor. Evidently his trouble brought on temporary insanity. WILSON TO AMES. Washington People Are Discussing Possibility of Resignation. Washington, Sept. 5.—A rumor is again current that Secretary Wilson will shortly resign to accept the presidency. He said he would resign if he does resign it wi. be on his own motion. President Roosevelt desires him to remain. It is reported here the president has resigned to Secretary Wilson, and that he declined, but with the understanding the place would be held open for a year. Secretary Wilson is not here and the story cannot be Burglar Cleverly Caught. Indiana, Sept. 2. -Sheriff Hodson of Indianola, was called to Ford to corral a gang of burglaries. Three men and a woman were killed by the they had fed when discovered by the station agent in the act of burglarizing the depot. The plucky representative was shot and killed when he inoculated in the car until the arrival of Mr. Hodson. The men are new in all at this town. Like people some people are sweat until it is time to go to work. A mother has a killing way of mothering a baby. PALO ALTO LAND TITLES Des Moines, Sept. 3.—The land department of the department of the interior has decided the contest for the title to about 1,800 acres of land in Palo Alto county, which in the government survey was included erroneously within the meander lines of Lost Island and Trumbull Lakes. It has decided that this land belongs in part to the counties under the school land grant and in part to the Milwaukee County land grant, only one tract of 180 acres, which is awarded to a settler. The land has been disposed of by both beneficiaries in large part, and the action of the department is merely confirmation of title. In the Sac county cases in which the Northwestern road's land department is claiming title to sixteen forty acres included and a decision has not been rendered. This is a case in which the state claimed the land as swamp land and disposed of its title through the landowners now living on tracts. The claim is that while the land was listed as swamp land the claim was never confirmed by the department of the interior, and that in reality is not swamp HOLD-UP MAN CAPTURED Des Moines Police Capture a Man After Firing Several Shots Des Moines, Sept. 3.—Policeman Charles Malm and George Rosenberg captured a hold-up man night at 10 o'clock at Seventh and Chestnut streets. The fellow shot twice at policeman Malm and showed his, gun into the face of Officer Rosenberg, but his face failed him as he looked down the long barrel of the latter's revolver within four inches of his head, and heard the other officer hurrying up behind him. Policeman Malm already had fired two shots. Claude Conley of 1028 Tenth street was held up by the man who was caped. He was shot in the face and Pleasant a few minutes before 10 o'clock. As he passed the corner, a few seconds after the hold-up, he ran into Officer Malm. He informed him and the chase began which ended in the capture. Officer Rosenberg, at the shooting, arrived in time to prevent the man from getting away. CHEROKEE HOSPITAL FILLED. State Now Has 570 Patients at the New Home for the Ipswich New Home for the Innsale Des Kline, the Kline has returned from Cherokee, where he was for several days in connection with the opening of the new insane hospital of the state. One of the patients brought from Independence died in the hospital. The state was fortunate in that there was no illness because of the journey across the state of the patients. There are now 570 insane at the hospital. In the general dining room 400 insane at the hospital. The thing is running as smoothly as could be expected with such a large force of comparatively new employees and all the arrangements new and strange. The physical culture teacher has are trained. The farming and garmenting is being finished and the potatoes on the farm are said to be very fine with a yield of 300 bushels to the acre. HORSE'S TAIL JERKED OUT. Animal Switched Its Tail Into Four Inch Belt. Early, Sept. 5.—A peculiar accident happened on the farm of John Scott horns, near here, while threshing was in progress. A horse hitched to a load of bundles as it stood near the manger, and the horse drove belt, where it goes over the cylinder shaft. The tail wound around the shaft and pulled the horse against the machine and finally jerked the tail out of the horse's body where it joins the backbone. The resistance and jar was great enough to break a belt and bend the cylinder shaft. The horse was killed to end its sufferings. BOY KILLS BROTHER. Picked Up a Rifle Used by Oldest Brother Jamison, Sept. 5.—At 5:20 last evening, 6-year-old Forrest Prine accidentally shot and almost instantly killed Wetzel Prine, his 4-year-old brother. He was shot in the back with a 22 caliber rife. Coming home, he sat the gun down to open a gate, when the younger boy picked it up, pointed it at his 1.1. the brother and shot him just under the left eye. All three are sons of E. V. Prine of Jami- DUBUQUE DROWNING. William Sutton Loses His Life in Attempt to Rescue Boy. Cedar Rapids, Sept. 5—George Cerny, a 6-year-old kid, was drowned in the mill race while fishing fast when he jumped in to save him and was also drowned. The lad's body was recovered after two hours dragging. Thousands of the river bank late into the night while the search for Sutton's body continued. Brinegar Boy Located. Creston, Sept. 3—Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brinegar of. Thayer have received word from their 15-year-old son, Charles, who was enticed away from home on the 20th of August, in which he says that he is in the western part of the state among friends and has been invited to the tramp at the river, when the latter attempted to force him to beg for the two of them. Eired Chicken Shot at Him. West Liberty, sept. 5.—Mrs. Wells, a colored woman residing near here, fired a charge of chicken shot at E. T. Brown, a colored man, who she says, was seeking to gain admittance before she was arrested, elicited the shot gun and fired at him. Information has been filed by the colored man. Some people's ambition is merely to keep out of the poorhouse. Wymore, Neb., Aug. 30—A man named R. Ward, and whose home is supposed to be at Iowa City, was found dead in a stock car here last week. He was dressed in a shirt and threw the left breast just above the heart. An open pocket knife was ripped in his right hand, but it is believed he was murdered and thrown into the car. He shoved his shoes strings, and had a companion, who has disappeared. Citizen—"I see you raise your own vegetables. "Suburbainme—"No! I simply plant a small garden so as to keep my chickens at home." DOG WRECK& AUTOMOBILE Dr. M'Lean of Des Moines Suffers a Broken Collar Bone Des Moines, Sept. 4.—Dr. Charles M. McLean and John Kilmar were seriously injured in an automobile accident at Sixth and Grand avenue. Dr. McLean is suffering from a broken elbow, a fractured clavicle and three broken ribs. Kilmar was severely cut about the face and may be injured internally. There is a deep gash across the nose and both sides of his cheeks are torn and lacerated. He is at his home on Fourth street, and Dr. McLean is at the Methodist hospital. The two men were going north in Mr. McLean's automobile at 1:30 a.m. At a point between Grand avenue and High street a cog ran under the wheels turning the machine squarely around. Such momentum had been gained that in turning the automobile was overturned and its occupants thrown to the pavement. Both the rear and front wheels on the right side were demolished. In falling McLean struck the curb stone on the east side of the street with his side. Kilmar fell almost or top of him, his face coming in contact with the pavement. DES MOINES FLOUR THE BEST So Said the Judges at the State Fair With Regard to Shannon & Mott's Exhibit of Their Makes Des Moines, Des Moines, Des Moines, Mott Milling Co. have again distinguished themselves by taking all the first premiums at the state fair for their products as follows: First Premium on Falcon Flour. First Premium on Snow Drift Pagtry Flour. First Premium on Falcon Breakfast Food. First Premium on Corn Meal. First Premium on Display of Flour and Malt. The noted Iowa millers can justly feel proud of the above awards and when it is considered that they have received all the first premiums since 1855 it would appear, according to comment judges, that the Des Moines are equal to the world in flour making. FREE TRANSPORTATION To Odd Fellows National Meeting and Dea Moines Horse Show. Des Moines, Sept. 4—Edward H. Jones, Whelenes Plainos, 503 and 505 W. Locust, the largest piano jobber in the state and manufacturer of the favorite Schiller Piano, will give Free Transportation to and from Des Moines to any one in Iowa, purchasing a piano during his reduction and remodeling of his home. The piano will save $100, 22 different makes, Schiller, Crown, Emerson, Knabe, Butell and others. Thoroughly guaranteed by the factory and by the most responsible dealer in Iowa. See what a fine piano he is selling for $165, worth $250. Others proffer similar prices for $5, $8 and $10 or on the third and three years ago. Cut this out and bring it with you. Open evenings. Largest house in Iowa. SOCIALIST NAME A TICKET. Held a Convention at Davenport and Adont Declaration of Principles. Davenport, Sept. 4.—The socialist party of Iowa met in state convention and adopted a platform which declared the purpose of the party to acquire for society the control of government and the power to buy land by mines, machinery and all means of production and distribution. The following state ticket was nominated: secretary of state, W. A. Jacobs, governor of state, W. A. Jacobs, Grant, Muscatine; treasurer of state, S. R. McDowell, Lake Park; attorney general, I. S. McCrellis, Des Moines; judge of supreme court., A. D. Pugh, Des Moines; clerk of the supreme court, M. Larsen; co-rail road commissioner, James Lorimer Winterset. SOMETHING FOR YOUR GRAND CHILDREN. What is pleasanter than saying this beautiful high post bed, or handsome old chest of drawers, or this lovely quaint sofa was mother's? Chase & West? Walnut street. Des Moines and Waukee. Good furniture, the state, of good furniture. They carry many colonial and antique styles Freight is prepaid. CASE EFFECTS 140 SALOONS. Mulct Law Will be Tested in District Court at Dubuque Dubuque, Sept. 5—The mulet law will receive a test here next Monday before Judge Matthews of the district court. The judge of Kintzinger vs the court said that the saloon must then come up for hearing. Three weeks ago the plaintiff had an injunction issued restraining the brewery from conducting a saloon in connection with the court's decision that the saloon kept open Sundays in violation to the law. By mutual agreement the case was continued until Monday. The defendant avers that the saloon is not guilty of blackmail. If the court decides that the saloon is being conducted in violation to the law, 130 other Dubuque saloons will be affect THEIR HOBBY GOLD RINGS. Three Ladies From Monticello in Trouble Anamosa, Sept. 3.—Arthur McDonald, late of Nebraska is in jail here, arrested at Monticello for larceny in connection with three young women as accomplices. These young women were arrested ago with their mother, the widow of a Methodist minister. The young man came later as a friend of the family. They are charged with having stolen thirty gold rings from two jewelry boxes. The young women, whose ages are, respectively, 15, 16 and 18, are on ball. Has Become a Murder. Joacohanus, Sept. 4.—Mrs. Claus Light, wife of the man in jail here, charged with attempting to murder her, is dead. County Attorney Hazlett corroborates the testimony on which Light is held. A Little Girl is Killed. Cedar Rapids, Sept. 4—Annie Monk, a 3-year-old child, was playing on the railway track near Monticello, when she attempted to recover it she was struck by a passing engine and killed. Warning to Young Men. West Liberty, Aug. 29—Benson Phillips, disgusted with himself and life generally, took poison and died. He left a note saying strong drink had caused him to take a sickling, taking all prescribers to hold him up as a horrible example to other young men. Library for Council Bluffs. Council Bluffs, Aug. 30—The city council of Council Bluffs in a special session the purchase of a site for the free public library. It is expected Andrew Carnegie will give the city $75,000. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Dee Moines. Sept. 4, 1903. Determined to crush the efforts of organized labor to make the recent strike against the Iowa Telephone company effective, and smarting over recent reversals in the state court, the Illinois Trust and Savings bank of Chicago, mortgage of the telephone company, has gone outside except in the United States, and secured a writ of injunction of the widest possible scope and granting every request made by the Iowa Telephone company in the Pohkoh district district appraisal office McVey and McHenry some time ago. Judge Walter r. sanborn of the circuit court of appeals, sitting at St. Paul, a court, which, in jurisdiction, is next to the United States supreme court restraining S. K. Milton and others from interfering, molesting, or in any way menacing the operations of the Iowa Telephone company in the southern district of Iowa. The action will be a surprise to the representatives of organized labor whose first intimation of a restraining order came through a reporter. It is not known at all, his time just what action will be taken. The action of the telephone company is based in that it is charged he is practically extending a nand into a foreign territory to assist a corporation. Attorney General Mullan, in response to numerous inquiries, has given an opinion that the abstracts which it is required, must be filed with town plats and additions must also be placed on record to complete the transaction according to the new law. The new law requires that the recording of an abstract of title to land where the new town of Glasgow is platted in Blackhawk county. A steady decline in the number of convicts at Anamisa prison is shown by the annual report of Warden Hunter for the year ending June 30, 1902, which has been filed with the board of control. Since July 1, 1898, Warden Hunter says, there has been a steady decrease in the number of convicts. This decline is shown in the report July 1, 1898, there were but 626 prisoners. June 10, 1902, there were but 412. June 30, 1901, there were 442. June 30, 1901, there were 428 prisoners received and 238 discharged of the total 412 in prison June 10, 1902, 362 males were state prisoners and seven United States prisoners. There were 20 female prisoners. Four prisoners were in custody under death sentence. Of the 208 received, 110 are addicted to liquor. Woodbury county has furnished the largest share of the 208 sent to Anamisa, the past year, there were 200 prisoners received, showing the number of new prisoners received at the prison since 1873. In that year there were 33, while in recent years, the number runs from 200 to 201. In the past year, and but one was returned for violation of the parole. One gave himself up, and was received back at his own request. Warden Hunter again sent the prisoners indeterminate sentence measure should be enacted. There were no escapes or attempted escapes in the year. The value of the labor put into articles manufactured at the prison in 1898 was the basis of the values of free labor, was $72,512.9. Everyone is looking for the old bureau, sofas and tables that their mothers once made and artistic. Chase & they were well made and artistic. Des Moines have the largest and finest, stock in the state. They carry exclusive styles in antique and colonial mahogany high post and Napoleon beds, old sofas, dressers and burgues. Do not fail to visit their store. Abstracts have been filed in the office of the clerk of the supreme court in the case of the state vs. A. M. Hunter of Ringgold county. Hunter's case was heard in the court of the supreme court. He is now serving a life sentence in the Fort Madison penitentiary for the murder of Homer Holland, once the leading athlete of Drake university. Holland was shot November 21, 1901. The Des Molines Horse Show, Sept. 15-20, will present a million dollar display of fines and magnificent equippages—the most gorgeous ever seen in the west, and it will be given in the mammoth new State Fair parade. The State will give cheap rates and the whole country will be represented. At their recent meeting in Des Moines the Rura Mail Carriers association elected the following officers for the ensuing year: President, W. B. Wood, Cherokee; first vice president, Joseph M. Clever, Humeston; second vice president, W. H. Dillon, De Soto; second vice president, J. Gray, Eagle Grove; membership committee, E. G. Garnett, West Grove; G. C. Kallanberger, Wapello; H. A. Molsberry, Clarksville. The members talked over various matters relating to routes and time cards, and declined to make an extra effort to bring all rural carriers into the organization. B. Pitt Wood, the president, and H. A. Molsberry of Clarksville, told the carriers that Col. D. B. Henderson, speaker of the house, had given it out that congress would take care of the rural carriers at the coming session, meeting that their salaries would be raised. Their present wages are but $600 per year. They are obliged to furnish their own horses and wagons and to buy feed, and few of them save any money. Grew Too Fast. Little Tommy when told that he was growing fast, answered: “Yes, too fast; I think they water me too much. Why, I have to take a bath every morning!” "Mamma," said lilie Georgia, "does a deaf and dumb boy talk with his fingers?" "Yes, dear," replied his mother. "Well," continued the small intercourse, "do you suppose he says his prayers if his fingers are sore?" The hardest food is not ebony, but cocus. It grows. The West Indies, and is used for making flutes and similar instruments. Arab Superstition. Arabs call whistling the "devil's music," and consider it the most unlucky sound that can proceed from human lips. 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Montgomery Ward & Co. CHICAGO the house that tells the truth LITTLE MISS MILLIONS THE WITCH OF MONTE CARLO. A ROMANCE OF THE RIVERA. BY ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE, author of "Miss Pauline, of New York," "The Spider Web," "Miss Coyne," etc., etc. Copyright, 1900, Street and Smith, New York. CHAPTER IX.—(Continued.) That was only to be expected, and scores of others did the same thing, some for tidy amounts. No one deligned to notice him as yet, Johnson was not noticing notoriety—he would in good time have all that he cared for, and more, too. Like other great men, he could be patient, knowing that everything comes to him who waits. Jones won again. He never touched his stake, but cast his eyes down to the white cuff of his shirt-sleeve, upon which a few apparently hieroglyphic figures had been marked. Merrick swept a glance around. As usual there were numerous spectators back of the players, though no great crowd was in attendance. He quickly discovered the one he sought, and bowed across the table to Constance Dare. The count sat close to Jones, and followed his play with a much smaller stake. Evidently he believed a half a loaf whiter than no bread, and intended string the coming glory and vindication of Darragh's system. Little Jones came. It was not so much the money he desired as the demoralization of the gaming faculty, which was yearly sending its deadly blight all over Europe, and even reaching out its tentacles across the sea to the young republic of the west. As time passed and Jones' little pile upon the table grew in quantity, some of those near by began to show an interest in his work, being forever on the lookout for a phenomenon. Still he won, with only an occasional set-back. The dealer condescended to shoot 'him a glance of curiosity as he showed a glittering mass in his quarter, though at the same time a cynical smile momentarily flitted over his sallow features. He had seen them before, lots of them like the old sexson, it was only a question of face with him he were he gathered them in. Of course, the keen eyes of the dealer had are now detected that Jones was proceeding upon a regular routine of play—possibly he had discovered the marks upon the cuff, as it was an old dodge. When Jones won again he became interested enough to make some little remark across the board as he pushed a goodly heap of gold lither. For the limit had been reached. Should Jones be lucky enough to win again, he must begin to stow his gains away. Of course, this might happen, but the dealer, in his superior wisdom, rested under the belief that it was about time a decided change took place. He would smile in his usual ironical way when the collapse came, and that was all. To him it was an old story. Another rake off for Jones. He calmly drew out a formidable buckskin bag, and rattled the thou- sands of francs into it as nonchalantly as the dealer passed them over. Indeed, his very action seemed to say that he certainly expected more to follow, for the mouth of the capacious bag yawned hungrily between his knees. The whisper had gone around, and all interest was now centered at this point. Keen eyes watched the action of Jones as he changed to red after win- ning a certain number of times on black. Red won, of course—his system had worked beautifully thus far, and if it kept up the ruin of Monte Carlo was assured. More intense grew the excitement—all old failures were forgotten and one more hope revived in hearts that had grown sick with waiting. The worst of it was when Jones won every one naked in with him, since none dared to go contrary to such extraordinary luck. So that the bank was losing heavily. There was a chance that it might recoup when the turn came, if it ever did. Jones played on without a tremor. The crowd, pressed five deep around the table, now took such amazed interest in Jones and his fortunes that each time he won a buzz of excitement and covetous sympathy burst out, while an occasional loss excited deepest commiseration. Jones looked like a winner. He was a trifle flushed and his eyes glued to the screen, but his hand showed no sign of trembling as he calmly added each healthy contribution to his stores. Although the hour had grown late, the crowd had apparently doubled rather than dwindled away, as was its wont. Old gamesters rubbed their palms together and chuckled—some of them shook hands with one another after each glorious success with as much joy as they had a personal share in the victory. For the bank was the enemy of them all—its insatiable maw had swallowed their filth lucre, and they gleated over the fact that its day of doom had apparently come at last. The dealer now began to cast anious glances up at the clock as though in hopes the hour for closing operations was close at hand. But this was folly and he knew it. The game must be played to its consonance. Seldom did a single cog slip in Jones' wheel, and the conviction at last seized upon those who looked on that a wonder had arrived with a system that must revolutionize all games of hazard from this time on. The end was in sight. Jones never let up. His buckakin bag had a duplicate, and both were well loaded, a fortune in each. His hat that he could keep up this business as long as the bank was able to stand it; but the losses of that hitherto impregnable institution were simply enormous. Finally the croupler threw up the sponge, and as he shoved more gold across the table in the direction whence all the rest had gone, he remarked in that metallic voice of his, and not of his alarm: "There can be no further play here to-night, ladies and gentlemen—for the second time in its existence the bank is broken!" The most tremendous excitement followed this dramatic announcement on the part of the veteran croupler, when circumstances entirely beyond control compelled him to announce the curting of the bank of Monte Carlo. Jones was the cynose of all eyes. He could not complain of any lack of attention now—this wonderful feat made him for the time being almost a god. The old gamesters crowded about him and wrist him with all manner of congratulatory phrases, which he could of course accept at their true value. The man who succeeds has no lack of friends. Jones was human, and rejoiced at the triumphant vindication of his work. The count and his Russian ally had no reason to complain, since they were in for a goodly pile; but what they had was a more bagatelle to what the future would help for the possessor of that magical chart. And well they knew it. Jones had made all preparations for just such an emergency, even as he had supplied the buckskin reservoirs for sacking the bank. For an amateur bank burglar he had covered himself with considerable glory. There was Merrick, sturdy enough to stagger under one of the sacks, but to reach Nice in safety might he a problem. Mark was engaged just then, having found an opportunity to address Constance, and this in his mind was far more to be desired than the task of guarding a treasure trove. Little Miss Millions had never gambled a cent in her life, and yet she had been dreadfully interested in Jane doing anything—she who had been burgled, robbed, buffalo hopped even the Cape buffalo in his native wild, knew what danger and excitement meant, and her little hands had done their best in applauding the bold plunger when victory came. The little chat Mark had with the girl gave him some pleasure, and he was glad to know she was now in the care of the English colonel who had been a friend during her girlhood days under the far distant skies of the Transvaal. It was time they made a move if decided of getting back to Nice that night as the last train would presently be going. So Morrick said good-night and turned to assist his comrade. So strange a spectacle had rarely been seen in the last ten years, and a great crowd of enthusiastic people formed a body guard to conduct the successful raider to the train. Really it was a triumphal march. Merrick could not but secretly lace himself in all at the same time he would hardly have been human had he failed to enjoy the peculiar sensation that comes with such wonderful success. On the following night it would be his turn to play the system, while attention was directed to Jones, who would win and lose alternately. Hard lines had fallen upon Monte Carlo, and if this thing continued long the glory of the great gaming resort would have departed. A feverish unrest possessed the town and every knot of people could be eagerly catering the tremendous catastrophe. And what would become of the prince's famous deep-sea investigations if the pride of Monte Carlo was humbled in the dust? The station was reached in safety, with the men carrying the spoils, and our two friends ensconced themselves in a carriage, giving the guard a douceur with instructions to keep others out unless there was a positive necessity for an intrusion on account of lack of space. "It it's worth all it cost to see such a thing as that affair to-night," said Mark, reflectively. "I never shall forget it, never. Talk about human nature at its wildest, why, there were men in that crowd around the table, yes, men, too, crazed by the habit, who glanced at you Jones, like so many mad wolves. The stack of Napoleons appealed to their cupidity as raw meat would to a starving beast. Ugh! It will haunt me always, that fearful insight I had to the deprived human heart." Jones chuckled as he watched the eager glances cast into their compartment by the passsby. "Very good, my dear boy, every word of what you say is true, and only emphasizes my determination to kill this beastly dragon by fair means or foul, he he utterly demoralizes the world. But I am of the opinion that what you saw to-night will not hold a candle to the show to-morrow evening, when we once again tackle the tiger in his lair." "Hi! perhaps not; but I shall be too busy to see to much of it, thank you." "The news will travel far and wide, and hundreds flock to Monte Carlo to see for themselves if at last a system has been discovered to beat the bank. One defeat will not do the business—they may even survive a second, but if we keep on Monte Carlo will close shop before a week is out." If they hoped to hold undisputed possession of their little fort they were doomed to disappointment. Just before starting time Merrick heard the guard in conversation with some one, and at sound of the voice he knew they were undone, for even humble railway employee bowed the knee under the magical spell of the door. And, sure enough, with able apologies the charmed guard opened the door and ushered in a radiant collec- tion of alikes and jewels and beauty the hitherto rather dingy carriages. With her entry came the peculiar Oriental perfume she always patronized. Merrick had once thought it the most fragrant in the world, but somehow he had grown to detest the same, since it represented one he had no reason to love, or who would if possible wreak injury upon Constance because, forsooth, she stood between the adventurous and success. The princess was very gay. Merrick had settled himself back in a corner, where he could look on and keep from being dragged into the convent. By appearing to be very drowey he was able to thus keep pretty much to himself, and if a question were fired at him he answered in the slow, studied manner of one who battled with the demons of slumber. Thus he was able to observe out of the corners of his eyes the maneuvers by means of which the witch of Monte Carlo lured her victims on. Would Jones succumbe? He was a confirmed bachelor, who had doubtless stood successfully many a siege. What of that? He had never met such an enemy as the charming Oglavltch before. More than one confirmed woman-hater in Paris had succumbed to her enchantment. Besides, Jones was unfortunate in that he had no amulet to ward off the evil. So Merrick, while listening to the merry rattle of her tongue and watching the peculiar influence her flashing orbs seemed to exert over the poor victim upon whom her batteries were turned, fell to speculating as to what she expected to accomplish. Merrick remembered that she appeared to be in league with Count Leon and the blond Cossack. She had certainly been instrumental in invigilating Constance to the dinner on board her English cousin's steam vessel. Did that unholy alliance still exist? If so, what desperate game was now being played? Was the princess able to mesmerize the two comrades by the brilliance of her conversation or the wonderful influence of the mystic perfume that accompanied her debut upon the scene, which, having been successfully performed, would allow the allies to enter the carriage and secure the plum. (To be continued.) TALE DID NOT IMPRESS HIM. General Otis Wittily Rebukes Egotism of a Youngster. "Major General Otis," says the Philadelphia Times, "was present at a recent gathering where a young man who had seen some little service in the Porto Rican skirmishes of 1888 was fluttering the groundlings with tales of horror and heroism in that campaign, which he pictured on a scale so large that Waterloo seemed a small affair by comparison. The young man was fond of an audience, and seemed to resent the ill-concealed impatience manifested by the general during his descriptions. Finally Otis interrupted with: "Young man, you probably have not heard the story of the victim of the Johnstown flood of 1889, who, when he reached Paradise, ascended a cloud that served within the pearly gates as a rostrum and undertook to thrill his new made acce- nount in order to be shaded an account of the disaster through which he had passed. He was inter rupted by a gray bearded old man in the group. 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Kramer in 45:15 Taylor would not have qualified for the semi-final but for the disqualification of Bowler. The latter had unintentionally run into Taylor, but without harming the latter's chance. A colored man who journeyed alone to the heart of Africa and afterward helped in the defense of Lady-smith was in Chicago last week to inspect the Trans Mississippi Exposition at the First Regiment armory, His name is Heratio L. Scott and he hails from Oakland, Cal. His treatment as a colored man in the Transaval cast a side light on the Boer war from an uncommon standpoint. "I fought for the English," said he, "for the sake of my race. The Boer gives the black man no rights save that of being floggep with a huge rhinoceros hide whip. This is so well recognized that on my arrival in Cape Colony in 1896 I was advised by everyone not to try to enter the Transvaal at all. I had business up country, however and went into the territory in the company of four Englishmen. The Boer customs officials passed the white men through readily enough, but detained me without a word of explanation and without making an effort to inspect my baggager "When I protested they put on my back the chalk mark used to check the other travelers' trunks and told me that a flogging would be the next answer to any objections on my part. That's the way the black man is treated all over the Dutch republics and that's why he aided the British in their fight with the Boers to a degree that is not appreciated throughout the world." Mr. Scott besides going through the siege of Ladysmith served with Colonel Plumer in Matabele land, and paralleled Stanley's trip across Africa, accompanied by but a single servant. He will go through the South after leaving Chicago and intends to interview Booker T. W.ington and other prominent colored men before going back again to the Transvaal, where he plans to operate several large farms. COLONEL MCKEE'S HEIRS COMPROMISE. Through a series of deeds placed on record last Tuesday, the reason was made public why Mrs. Abbie A.-P. Syphax did not press her contest with Archbishop Ryan over the wealth of her father, Colonel John McKee known the country over as the Negro millionaire. Mrs. Syphax received property worth between $50,000 and $75,000 to discontinue her suit. It has been known for several months that she had abandoned the contest, but the consideration was a secret until Tuesday. The deeds filed were for the house at 1030 Lombard street, where Mrs Syphax lives now, and which was Col. McKee's home until his death; for twenty-four houses and lots on the north side of Gerritt street—Nos. 2309 to 2355 and six houses and lots on the south side—Nos. 2344 to 2354. They were conveyed by Archbishop Ryan and Joseph P. McCullien the executors to Mrs. Syphax for a "nominal sum." They were dated June 24. When, to the astonishment of every one who knew him, Colonal McKee left all his property, valued at more than $2,500,000 to found a Roman Catholic college for boys under the control of Archbishop Ryan, a bitter legal content was expected. Even two months or so ago when a competition was accounted, it was thought that perhaps, the Blunt brothers of the family would still contend. All this is now abandoned. WANFED—A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLEMAN of luck in each city to manage his financial reading. A straight, bison line Wednesday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Morry advanced for expenses Manager, N. Canton Ridge, Chicago. HOME VISITORS EXCURSIONS TO OHIO AND INDIANA SEPTEMBER VIA THE BURLINGTON ROUTE. On September 3, 9, 16 and 33rd the Burlington Route will sell Home Visitation Indiana and Ohio west of and including a line through sandwich. Columbus, Dayton, Springfield and Chicago, Ohio and Louisville, Ky., and seat of and including the line of the Ohio River. Terre Haute, thence thue B. & T. H. R. to Evanville. Rate one fare plus $300 for the round trip, good to return 30 days from date of sale. For particulare write any Burlington Route Vestation or F. Vestation for aenger Agent, 400 Locust street Des Moines, Iowa. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term. A. D. 1903. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for McDonnell, in and for W. B. McDonnell: You are hereby notified that on or before the 7th day of August A. D. 1903 the petition of the plaintiff in the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of drunkenness. And that you are hereby notified that before the second day of the September Term. A. D. 1903, of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moine, Iowa on the 15th day of September. A. D. 1903, default will be entered you and you are hereby thereon. A. L. STERLE Attorney for Plaintiff. A. M. E. BETHEL CHURCH KEOKU.IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondian Street, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. Residence Services Prescribing 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m Class 15:30 m Sunday School 3:30 p.m Maria Brown 7:30 p.m Class 15:30 m Wednesday 7:30 p.m Class 15:30 m Wednesday 7:30 p.m All are welcome to these services Chinaman Wine Yale Honora 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 W, graduated from Yale in 1964 and later pursued M.K. Kolog, 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 death, he 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 Hunter Escapes Autograph hunters. "An Annuario, the distinguished illustrator," the distinguished celving 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 noon he has received the D'Annuario'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-jockeyeying any banger, and he loses it again. He must 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 in a memorial in Trinity churchyard to the memorial of Admiral Dear Ternay, who rendered patient service to the patriot cause during the war with Great Britain. A Filipino Beverage. Tuba is the national drink of the Filipinos, and its factories are plentiful throughout the islands, says the New York Herald. The sole plant is a cocoanut palm. A native, armed with a short bolo, chops notches in the trunk and climbs to the top. Up among the great spreading leaves he cuts off the end of the young stem that bears the coconuts and ties in its place a hollow joint of bamboo to catch the dripping sap. The next day our native makes his rounds again, carrying, quiverlike, a hollow section of bamboo over his shoulder, to hold the drink that kindly maneuvers in the forks of the juice. The juice is usually colored with bark, which adds a flavor desirable to Filipino palates. It makes a mildly fermented drink, not more intoxicating than sweet cider when fresh, but gathers power with age. They like it only when fresh, however, and a drunken native is rarely seen. At the market stands the foaming beverage is ladied out of an earthen-ware jar with a bamboo dipper. For a copper duck each patron receives a portion in a piece of coccanut shell. **BENNETT BURKE** Dr. Charles Hoe, of Sayre, after many experiments, has formed the theory that the disease hart burt arises in tropical regions from the consumption of mouldy rice. Dr. Strange describes the disease in the book *The Bamboo Dipper*. BURLINGTON ROUTE EXCUSSIONS St. Louis Fair October 6th to 11th inclusive, good to return October 13. American Royal Cattle and Swine Show, Kansas City October 20 to 35th, dates of sale October 18th to 22nd final limits October 27th. One Way Settler Excursion rates to California common points San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Horn Brook, Prescott and Scottsdale, being very much less than half rate, tickets on sale every day during September and October. A splendid change to go to California cheap. Popular Excursion to the Great Northwestern Country—Billings, Monts Lake, Ogden, Helena, Anasonda, Missola, Granidale, Spokane, Ellenborg, Wenatchee, Victoria, Van Couver and intermediate points. A splendid opportunity for those going only one way to this territory, the rate is much less than half rate, and tickets will be on sale every day during September. A splendid final stop allowed in excursion territory. Write for particulars. Special summer excursion rates to Michigan and Wisconsin points via the Burlington Route. The rate is very cheap and tickets are on sale every day until September 30th, final return limit October 31st. Inter-National Mining Congress, Butte, Mont. one fare plus $3.00 for the round trip; tickets on sale August 17, 21, 23 and 27 and final return limit September 30th. Home Seekers Excursions on the first and third Tuesday of each month, limit twenty-one days; one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Cheap rates are still in effect to Colorado, Utah and the black Hills, limit to return October 31st. For full participants in regard to any of these excursions write your nearest Burlington City Passenger Agent, 400 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa. EXCURSION RATES TO Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold at reduced rates September 12 to 16, inclusive, limited to return (under specified conditions) until October 15, inclusive, on account of I. O. O. F. O. Sweepen Grand Lodge. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western E'y. 8-12 ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September term, A. D. 1902. Sarah A. North, Plaintiff vs. Arthur North Defendant. Terry A. North, Plaintiff. 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, claiming of you an absolute divorce on the grounds of willful desertion of or more than five years, or continuously since the 29th day of August, A. D. 1894, and for non-support. For all particulars see the notice 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 be adjudicated on the 10th day of September, 1902, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 11 day of April 1903. I. E. WILLIAMSON Attorney for Plaintiff 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 Lake Lake City, Utah at less than one fare on 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 Unioc 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, 14 to 19, 102. Rate for above occasions Peoria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. HomeSeekers' Excursion to the Northwest, and Southwest. Via the North-Western Line. Home Seekers' Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced retiles will be sold on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. June to October, inclusive, 1002, to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Free Reclining Chair Cars, amm "The Best of Everything." For full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rv. Magnetic Sand Bar in Norway The fiction of the mysterious lode-stone mountain which drew the nails out of ships that approached near enough has a certain foundation in fact, says a French paper, only the fact has suffered expansion. The lode-stone mountain near Jordum, there is a sand dune of nearly three-quarters of a mile in length. The sand is mixed with particles of lode-stone, and when a ship comes in the vicinity the crevices become fractured with lode-stone and sand. BOUX CITY ITEMS. Rev. J. W. Jeffries has gone to Sibley, Iowa to attend the Sibleh Baptist Association. Mrs. Edward Ross and daughter, Miss Myrtle, have returned home from St. Paul, Minn. They did not stay as long they intended. Mrs. L. Lee went to Yankton, S. D., Saturday to visit relatives. Mrs. Lottle Williams and daughter, Miss Viktoria, are here from Toppea, Kansas visiting her sons, Chas., Walter and Newton Williams. Mrs. Webb, grandmother of Mrs. Newton Williams, is in our city from Canton, S. D., for a short visit. Mrs. Shetta Dodd of St. Paul has returned to our city for a visit with friends. Eider J. W. Malone had quarterly meeting at the M. A. E. church Sunday, in the evening he prescheduled his farewell sermon with much feeling. Rev. W. H. Spees will go to Yankton, S. D., Saturday to occupy the pulpit Sunday for the last time before going to general conference. He will baptize some members while there. At a meeting of the East Side Mission Sunday afternoon the following officers were elected: General Superintendent, Rev. J. W. Jeeffries; Superintendent, Jas. Washington; Secretary, Miss Laura Askew; Treasurer, Mr. George Washington. A board of directors were elected, consisting Harry Jewell, R. H. Early and Mrs. Etta Grant. This Mission is extended to reach all the children, both white and colored, who do not attend any Sunday School. There were over thirty Sunday and it gives promise to be a success. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Benthaling and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1080. Iowa phone 640. Residence 1698 Woodland. Mutual 1085 Residence 1498 Woodland Mutual 1085 REPUBLICAN STATE TICKET. Secretary of State—W. B. Martin of Adair county. Auditor of State—B. F. Carroll, of Davis. Treasurer of State—G. S. Gilbertson of Winnebago. Attorney General—G. W. Mullan of Blackhawk. Judge of the Supreme Court—Scott M. Ladd of O'Brien. Judge of Supreme Court (to fill vacancy)—C. A. 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. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. September Term. A. D. 1002. Dubuque Casket Company. Plaintiff. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before 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 of Columbia, in the P.O. Box 540 Pokolk County, claiming of you the sum of Three Hundred Eighteen and Thirty-three one hundred Dollars (318.33), together with seven per cent 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 due six months from date October 28, 1901, 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, and delivered by you to plaintiff, and sold and delivered to you by plaintiff at your instance and request, on or about the 30th day of October, 1901, the total, agreed and reasonable value thereof being the sum of Sixty-eight and thirty-three one hundred Dollars ($98 33); plaintiff further ask, and against your goods, lands, property, rights and chooses in action to secure said claim, interest and costs. For further particulars see petition when on file. And that you appear thereafter and defend before noon of the second day of the suspension. A D 1902 of 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. DUDLEY & COFFIN Attorneys for Plaintiff. AND ALABAMA 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. "SFORAKE." 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 circulators, mope litteraries, etc., apply to any ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway or address T. A. Miller, General Pas sensor Agent, Chicago Subscribe for the Bystander # CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT: The Corvainian baptist Church - situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School St. at 9 p.m. Church service at 8 o'clock. Preschool at 7 p.m. Rev. T. L. Griffith. Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Church St. at 3 o'clock. Eworth League at 5 p.m. school at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves First African Baptist Church - Corvain School and fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preschool 10:30 a.m. Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. School and Young people's meeting 7 p.m. preschool 600 p.m. Preschool M. E. Church corner of Sixth and Ostrich St.- Church services, preschool at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. Class and prayer at 11 a.m and 8 p.m. Church service; Eworth League 7 p.m. Sunday; Preschool and Class meeting every Wednesday, 8:30 a.m. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission - situated over 66 East Locust street. Preschool at 11 a.m. Church service; Rev. J. W. Hinckley pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. R. A. F. A. & M.-Meets North-West Hall—north west Trestle and Center street. Geo. H. C. Heggert, W. M. T. S. Buf. Solomon Commandery, No. 6. Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month Brad Jackson, M. C. G. H. Grehog, Ree. Namii Court, No. 5. Meets Second Monday of each month at Nassau Ball, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett of each month at Nassau Ball, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett Chaddy Lodge, No. 109, G. U. O. of O.-F. Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each and Walnut street, D. Burns, N. G.; F. Brown P. S. Brown P. S., 109 of G. U. O. of O.-F. meets the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at 8:00clock. W. R. Knights and Ladies of Honor of the World No. 178 Victoria Lodge—meets every Monday Center street. Mrs. R. A. Wood, Prostor. Mrs Rose Johnson, Secretary New Fast Schedule to Denver. The Colorado service of the Chicago & North-Western and Union Pacific Railways was changed on June 8. The famous Colorado Special, which has been leaving Chicago at 10:00 a.m. now leaves at 8:30 p.m. arriving at Denver and Denver at 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 before it arrives at Denver with through sleeper to Colorado Springs. East-bound the train will be known as the "Chicago Special," and will leave Lenner at 10:00 p.m., Omaha 3:45 a.m., arriving at Colorado at 4:00 p.m. Accommodations are provided for all classes of passengers, the equipment including free recirculating chairs, dining cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing-rooms sleepers and day coaches. The entire service to be as nearly perfect as modern and skilful 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. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, the County of, September Term, A. D. 1902. Henrietta Watson, plaintiff vs. Henry Watson, defendant. To Henry Watson: You are hereby notified that on or before the 156th day of April, A. D. 1909, the above entitled 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 the Court of the District Court of Polk County, Iowa, for full particulars, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the September term of said Court, will commence at the date of September 1902, default will be entered against you and judgment and decreed rendered therow. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney-at-Law. Practice in all the Courts in Iowa. Real Estate and Probate a Specialty.. Room 405 IOWA PHONE MARQUARDT BLOCK. 899. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. September Term, A. D. 1902. E. L. Watrus, Plaintiff, vs. James Lockwood, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before December 1, 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 Seventy-seven and sixty-eight one hundred Dollars ($4.50) 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 a contract made, executed and entered into with you by plaintiff on about December 25, 1901, and for the sum of Twenty-three one eighteen one hundred Dollars ($23.18) expenses incurred by plaintiff by reason of your failure to contract, plaintiff further asking that a writ of attachment issued to secure said claims and costs. For further particulars see petition when on file. Unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term. A. 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