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mith of Kansas City the city the 23rd to brother, Mr. A. H. the guest of Mrs. B. Bark street. IN ORGANS Company Will Greatly Re- quire for Next Days. NUMBER OF AND ORGANS Makes at Time to Make New Goods d, at a good goods at clubs. No goods- If you popular high today buy they cost only and still are old reliable which has been 337 and the recommend- used one. the lowest store write and we will orders. IO. O W neey ception given the situation, we unintentionally mentioned the interesting catch, from read by Luther S. H. Brown who is rapidly advancing in the literary field also there was a splendid and well rendered solo sung by Eev. T. L. Griffith which was highly appreciated When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. Mrs. Anna Hall spent last week in Oskaloosa visiting friends and attending the conference. She returned home Monday and says she had one of the best visits that she has enjoyed for yeas. WANTED - A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLE man or lady in each county to manage busi- ness, and to help the family with finan- cial standing. A straight bison bid weekly cash salary of $180 paid by check every Wednesday with all expenses direct from headquarters. Money advanced for expenses. Manager, 801 Cotton Bid., Chicago. Friends of Mr. Geo. Woods pleasantly surpripped them Monday evening at his home on 11th., and Center, it being his birthday. Ping Pong and dancing were the features of the evening. LOW RATES TO THE EAST. Oct. 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th the C. M. & St. P. will sell round trip tickets to many points in Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, also to Niagara Falls, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and some points in Pennsylvania at one fare for the round trip. Call at city ticket office, 410 Walnut street for all information, tickets etc. Rev. G. M. Tillman and wife of the St. John's Church Chicago was in the city this week enroute for Vankton, S. D. to visit relatives. Mrs. Tillman is a literary lady and a poetess, at one time she conducted the "Woman's Column in the Bystander. A communication from Washington announces that Mrs. E. F. Johason is still with Mrs. E. T. Barton who continues quite sick. Mrs. Barton's condition has baffled the skill of the physicians, but her many friends are hopeful of a speedy recovery. VERY LOW RATES TO CALIFONIA. Beginning October 1 next, the Iowa Central Railway will inaugurate a through Pullman tourist car for its low rate colonist excursions to California every Wednesday. Fare only $30.85 from Mason City and Marshalltown, proportionately low rates from other places. Berth in this new and comfortable through sleeping car costs only $6.00 from Mason City and $7.50 from Marshalltown. Through California in four days. The low A. B. Curtis, G. P. & S. A. Minneopolis. WITH OUR CHURCHES CORINTHIAN BAPTIST. Next Sunday the pastor will continue the series of sermons on the Lord's prayer. Text "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors." The congregation is requested to come early and bring their bibles. Evening subject, "Belshazzar's Feast." The church will be comfortable heated and all are invited. T. L. GRIFFITH, Pastor. MT. ZION BAPTIST—SAYLOR. Services were fairly good Sunday. The inclement weather presented the usual attendance. The postponement of the pay day was a very unpleasant surprise to church and pastor. The pastor will fill his pulpit at Marshallown Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. W. T. NICKERSON, Pastor. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE: 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE: 460 Miles Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m. 4 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 Ninth Street. HATS. JUST HATS. By our system, manufacturing and selling direct, TWO PROFITS ARE SAVED. YOU get the BENEFIT. Our HAWKEYE HAT is unsurpassed in quality, style and durability. "Made in Des Moines" "Raised by Gentlemen everywhere" As usual our styles are stylish, we are showing some new ideas that are not freaks. The prices are always right at the Hawkeye Hat Factory, 310 Locust St. STATE BYSTANDER. EDITORIALS. CCLORED MAN BARRED What Mean White Americans It does seem hard for a young Afro-American youth, who is ambitious and eager to become a competitor with his white brother in sharing some of the blessings of life; for when we look at the recent actions that many labor unions and other secret and political bodies have taken to suppress the colored labor and prevent him from becoming a member of secret or prlitical parties—simply because a man's skin is dark—he is ostracised. It is a shame, a snare, a gross injustice that he is thus treated. Why, last week the national association of Stationary Engineers, which met in Boston, voted to exclude colored engineers, notwithstanding the brave fight that Mr. Howard of Massachusetts and Optenberg of Wisconsin, made for fairplay and justice. Then in a certain southern State Republican convention they excluded all colored delegates and would not admit them. And even last week in our own city the Grand Sovereign Odd Fellows lodge, which held its annual session here, amended their constitution so as to prevent colored men admission—will say more about this elsewhere. It is indeed a shame that our country is coming to forget their duty of loyalty, equality, justice and fraternity. Civilization cannot advance unless all are given equal chance and opportunity in the race of life. A Horrid Catastrophe. 110 Killed the Result of a Panic at the Baptist Convention at Birmingham, Ala. Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 19.—In an awful crush of humanity caused by a stampede in the Negro Baptist church at Avenue G and Eighteenth street 110 persons were killed and as many more seriously injured. The catastrophe occurred at 9:00 o'clock, just as Booker T. Washington had concluded his address to the national convention of colored Baptist and for three hours the scene was indescriable. Dead bodies were strewn in every direction, and the ambulance service of the city was utterly incapacitated to move them until after midnight. Dozens of dead bodies were arranged in rows on the ground outside of the house of worship awaiting removal to the various undertaking establishments while more than a score laid on the benches inside. AN ALTERCaTION STARTED STAMPEDED. The church is the largest house of worship for Negroes in Birmingham and the pastor says there were at least 2,000 persons in the edifice when the stampepe began. Even the entrance to the church was literally packed. Just as Booker T. Washington concluded his address Judge Billou a lawyer from Baltimore, engaged in an altercation with the choir leader concerning an unoccupied seat and it is said a blow was struck, someone in the choircried "They're fighting." Mistaking the word "fighting" for "fire" the congregation rose in masses for the door. One of the minisers quickly mounted the rostrum and admonished the people to keep quite. He repeated the word "quiet" several times and motioned to his hearers to be seated, again the excited congregation mistook the word "quite" for "fire" and renewed the struggle to reach the door. Men and women crawled over benches, fought their way into the aisles and those who had fallen were trampled upon. The ministers tried again and again to stampede, but no power on earth could stay the struggling fighting mass of humanity. The scream of women and children added to the horror of the scene through mere fright many per- sons fainted and as they fell to the floor were crushed to death. Most of the dead are women and the physicians say in many cases they fainted and died from suffocation. The Shiloh church is located just in the edge of the South Highlands, the fashionable residence section of this city and all the physicians living in that part of town went to the assistance of the injured. As many of the suffering Negroes as could be moved by the ambulances were taken to hospitals and the rest were laid out on the ground. We as a race deplore this terrible catastrophe the sufferings and loss of so many lives. THE MUSICIAN The above cut is a likeness of Prof. A. R. Jackson, now Bandmaster of the famous Buxton Concert Band, which is the best organization of its kind in the state. It has a membership of 31 men, Mr. Jackson was born in Ohio. He took a three years course at Wilberforce University in Green county, Ohio; has made it a profession at teaching bands. He was conductor of East End band, Cincinnati, O., conductor of Cadett band, Glouster, Ohio; conductor of Jackson's Concert band with Jno. Robinson's United Shows, one season. He is now bandmaster of the famous Buxton Concert Band, and we are proud to know that the Negro is coming to the front in everything. This Band in the future will be of the type of Sousa, Innes and the British Guard band; but the BYSTANDER is proud to know that this is a colored band, whose conductor is a Negro, and all credit is given to the race. This band will be the holiday attractions this Xmas. in Des Moines, and the BYSTANDER will do its part to make their entertainment a success. SPEAKER HENDERSON DE- CLINES NOMINATION. With very great surprise to us Iowa's Congressman, D.B. Henderson of Dubuque, Ia., Congressman from the 3rd district declines the re-nomination after it had been unanimously given him, thus causes us to loose speakership of Congress. We are very sorry to loose such a valuable staunch republican in Congress. For nearly a quarter of a century he has sat in Congress and his eloquence, wit and wisdom has echoed in the halls of Congress. He has defended our race in many hot contest, and our race as well as the nation at large will loose a useful and well trained law maker in Congress. LOW RATES TO WASHINGTON D. C. Oct. 2d, 3d, 4th and 5th the C. M. & St. P. will sell round trip tickets to Washington, D. C. for $23.30; tickets may be extended until Nov. 3rd returning. Special sleeper will leave via this line, and Pennsylvania line Oct. 2d for Washington. Splendid opportunity to visit the National Capitol, and the east For all information, tickets, etc., call at city ticket office 410 Wahun street. There is only one way to settle an impertinent woman—silent contempt. A. M. E. CONFERENCE Held Its Twentieth Annual Session in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Last Week. A Large Number was Present many Distinguished Visitors Visited the Quaker Okalaloa, Iowa, Sept. 17.—The annual session of the Iowa Conference convened in this city Wednesday mornin at 9 o'clock, with bishop Abraham Grant, D. D., of Indianapolis, Indiana, presiding. Rev. F. J. Peterson, of Kookuk, Iowa, delivered the annual sermon, taking for the theme, "The Power of the Gospel." At the conclusion of the sermon, the Bishop, assisted by the three presiding Elders, Rev. G. C. Booth, of Chicago District, Rev. H. H. Thompson, of the St. Paul District and Rev. J. W. Malone, of the Iowa District, administered the sacrament to the members of the conference. Bishop Grant addressed the members of the conference, appealing to them to conduct themselves as ministers of the gospel, thereby showing to the citizens of Oksaloos that they were true representatives of their calling. He called their attention to the fact that there was no race to redeem the colored people but themselves, that the great A. M. E. church, with her ministers and schools throughout the country were paving the way for the future usefulness of the boys and girls for the days to come with brighter prospects than those of the older persons who were not permitted to educate themselves owing to slavery. At the organization of the conference Rev. A. J. Cary, of Quinn Chapel, was nominated for permanent secretary, but declined in favor of Rev. J. D. Peterson, of Knoxville, Ill., who was elected. Rev. E. G. Jackson, of Alba, Iowa, was elected Recording Secretary. Rev. R. H. Williamson, Buxton, Iowa, Statistical Secretary; Revs. T. B. Stovall and G. W. Shaw, Marshals. The standing committees for the year, and the remainder of the day was taken up in hearing the various reports. The following churches of Chicago have reported dollar money, an increase over last year: Quinn Chapel, $52.00; Bethel Church, $418.75; Wayman Chapel, $56.25, St. John, $51.00; St. Mary, 60.00; Hyde Park, $61.00; Institutional Church, $75.00; St. Stephens, $135.00. The reports ran far above those of any previous year. The grand total was $3,600, of which $2,600 was dollar money and $500 for Children's Day and Church Extension fund. The blessed women of the conference raised $500 for missionary purposes. The report on education and state of country were the most superior documents ever read before the conference. The remark in the report on education intimating that higher criticism, in the broadest term, is an enemy to the bible, was questioned by Rev. Horace S. Grave of De Moises and Prof. Geo. F. Woodson, Dean of Payne Seminary of Wilberforce University; with further discussion on the question by Dr. A. J. Cary and Dr. H. T. Johnson. It was clearly seen that orthodoxy in methodism is as sound as ever. A storm of protestation and hisses was heard when Rev. A. J. Cary, D. D., in discussing the state of the country report advised the race joining the democratic party as remedy for racial troubles and prejudice. It was early seen that Oskaloosa was not able to entertain the large crowd on her hands, and had in not been that Rev. J. R. Glemens was the master at the head, it would have been awful for the conference, but with his ability to adjust matters cared for the conference grandly, assisted by a very few people. The conference created what is known as a conference trustee board, whose duty it shall be to look after church property in the conferencer where our people have moved away. Mr. Joseph Shepard of Des Moines was elected as one of the board. After voting six times trying to decide where the conference should be hels next year, Des Moines was selected unanimously on the seventh ballot. The fight was between Quinn Chapel and Institutional church. The Cary, Graves, Murray and Brooks forces were against the Ransom, Gaines, Reeves and Anderson element, equally divided, compromised by coming to Des Moines. As the election of delegates to the General Conference is next conference, the conference will be a great one indeed. The most distinguished visitors were: Rev. H. B. Parks, D. D., secretary of Missions of New York; Rev. H. T. Johnson, editor of Christian Recorder, Philadelphia, Pa.; Dean G. F. Woodson D. C.; Prof. B. R. Wright Jr. A. B. B. D. and Rev. Horace Tolbert, D. D. of Wilberforce University and Evangelist Murfey of Windsor, Canada. The most important changes in the conference this year were Rev. F. J. Peterson goes to Muscatine and Rev. T. *W. Lewis goes to Keokuk. J. C. Anderson to Wayman Chapel Chtesgon Rev. Geo. W. Gaines St. Paul; I. N. Daniels, Evananton; Rev E. G. Jackson Sloux Clxv: Rev. J. H. Ferrie. Albia. Hibiscus G. M. Tillman, St. Johns, Chicago; G. W. Slater, Hyde Park, Chicago; D. N. Brown, Aurora, Ill.; R. Christburg taunferred; T. J. Porter, Elgin, Ill.; L. R. Brown, Lollipop; C. Wright, Washington, Iowa; G. T. Shaw, La Grange, Ill. A. N. Webb, West Superior; Prof. H. R. Wright, Wilberforce, Ohio Sessie Woods, Madison, Wis., Joplin, Yonkun, S. D.; E. G. Jackson, Sioux City; G. W. Wade, Knoxville, Ill.; Rev. Ford, Boone and Saylor; W. H. Speeze Newton and Colafx; P. S. Ervin, Indianola, Iowa; L. J. Phillips, Clarinda and Bedford; A. J. Gary, Quain Chapel, Chicago; A. L. Murray, Bethel, Chicago; R. C. Ranson, Institutional church, Chicago; J. C. Bundy, St. Mary church Chicago; L. M. Fewiwak, Milwaukee, Wis.; G. W. Jones, Monmouth, Ill.; J. W. Dowden, Boliot, Wis. J. W. Malone, presiding Elcer of the Iowa District; F. J. Peterson, Muscatine, Iowa: Horace Graves, Des Moines, A. Boyd, Cedar Rapids; Jessie Bass, Glencoe, Ill.; D. A. Bassfield, Dubuque M. I. Gordon, Ottumwa; Rev. Wilson, M. Pleasant; J. H. Ferribeau, Albis and Hilton; W. M. Williams, Burlington; W. A. Seargey, Clenton; R. H. Williamson, Buxton; J. R. Clemins, Oskaloosa; Rev. Stowball, Redeemer. MISSION CHICAGO. Rev. H. H. Thompson, Presiding Elder, St. Paul District; J. C. Anderson, Wayman Chapel, Chicago; T. Reeves, St. Peters, Minneapolis, D. E. Butler, St. James, Minneapolis; W. S. Brooks, St. Stephens, Chicago; I. N. Daniels, Evanston, Ill.; D. W. Jones, Arendale, Ill.; S. P. Moore, Rockford, Ill.; James Higgins, Moline, Ill.; S. B. Walkup, Rock Island, Ill.; G. W. Gaines, St. Paul, Minn.; J. L. Warton, Osceola, Ia.; T. W. Lewis, Kookai, Ia. R. B. Manley, Racine, Wis.; J. B. Polk, Duluth SIoux CITY ITEMS Once more the angel of death has knocked at the home of Mr. M. and Mrs. C. F. Williams and removed from them their only daughter little Pearl age seven years. She was sick of pneumonia only five days died Friday morning Sept. 19th and was buried Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. W. Jeffries officiated. She leaves mother, father brother and host of relatives and little friends to mourn her death. She was indeed a sweet child and loved by all who knew her. Miss Francis Meredith of Worthington, Minn., has returned to our city after a long pleasant visit with relatives and friends at her home. Mrs. Lettie Hurd returned to her home in Yankton, S. D. last Saturday. This is a jolly week for everybody The Carousel has set in and the Elks will take the town. Mr. Daniel Whidden of Yankton, S. D. is in our city to spend the winter. Mrs. Shouty and daughter of Charlton, Mo., is here visiting her daughter Mrs. Harry Darr and taking in the Elks Carnival. Mrs. A. L. Morgan received the sad news last week of the death of her father which occurred in Kansas City, Kansas. She has our sympathy. The Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Harry Jewell last Thursday after noon. Mr. James Washington went to conference Friday returning home Monday Mrs. A. Morgan entertained at tea Wednesday, Mrs. Rev, Speece and Mrs. J. W, Jefferies. Rev. J. F. Watts addressed the Mission Sunday afternoon. Cupid is at work again and the bell will soon ring out. FORT MADISON NOTES. Although we haven't been heard from for quite a while, yet we are still here. Rev. J. D. Underwood D. D. P. H. D. D. Lincoln, Neb., was in the city a few days last week Mrs. Mary Bowman of Rock Island, who has been visiting here a week leaves Thursday for Galesburg accompanied by her son Willie Redd. Mrs. Georgia Grady of Rock Island who has visited here a week leaves Thursday tor Canton, Mo. Mr. Calvin Chavis took suddenly all Sunday night with congestive chills. Mr. Patrick Bowman is on the sick list. Henry Blade and wife, Mrs. Mahala Henry and Miss Susie, Price spent Sunday in Lagrange, Mo. There will be a social at the Second Baptist church Saturday night Sept. 22. All are invited to attend. There will be a concert at the A. M. E. church Wednesday evening the 24th. Rev. W. W. Russell of Charlton will preach at the Second Baptist church Wednesday night the 24th. Quite a number from here are going to attend the Keokuk street fair next week. Sundny was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church. Rev. J. D. Wells pastor of the A. M. E. church leaves Wednesday for Moberly. Mo. to attend the twenty-first session of the North Missouri conference. Wix. Hall leaves Wednesday for Moline Ill. Mrs. G. W. Harris has returned from a visit at Oskaloosa. Mr. Lawaceon H. Ferribee has returned to his home in Chicago. Mrs Phillips left last week for a visit in No. 16. Illinois with her daughter Mas. Chas. Anderson. R. H. Hackley has returned from Crakaloosa. Mrs. R. H. Hackley has gone to Kansas City for a visit with her niece Miss Godfrey. Rev. Underwood preached at the Baptist church Thursday night last week. Ecumenical Funeral angelic Emancipation Day was celebrated Monday the 22nd by a picnic at Cole's park in the afternoon and exercises at June's hall at night. The proclamation was read by Miss Cora Taylor, speeches were made by Attorney J. C. McCoid, Prof. W. P. Howe, Ex-Mayor VanBuck, Rev. Ferriebite, G. Howard, D. Taylor and an essay by Miss Cora Howard, vocal solo by Mrs. Lula Shelton and vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Watte. Refreshments were served by the ladies of the Baptist church. Robt. O'Kelly was master of ceremonies. Mse. Albert Homes is on the sick list. Misses Myrtle and Grace Taylor entertained some of their friends Saturday. Chas. Watson a prominent young man of the city is soon to wed. Rev. Watson who will take Rrw. Ferriebite's place at the A. M. E, church is expected here by Sunday. ALRIA NOTES. Mrs. M. Dean of Colfax was in Albia last week a few days. Mrs. E. Grayson went over to Oskaloosa Thursday to the General Conference. Rev. Ed. Jackson pastor of the A. M. E. church left for Oskaloosa Wednesday to attend the Conference. Mrs. Nora Grayson of Hiteman was at the parental home Thursday. Sunday a number of the Albians went to Oskaloosa to attend the Conference. A number of strangers were in town last week. CLINTON ITEMS Little Anna the young daughter of J. T. Culberson met with what was promised to be a very serious accident on Monday afternoon, when she fell down a flight of stairs at the home of her grand-father fortunately no bones were broken—only a severe shaken up. Why not pay up you back indebtedness for your subscription, those who generally have most to say about the contents of a paper not being just right are as a rule those persons, who are either borrowing there neighbors' paper or who do not pay their subscription. Messrs Nick Smith and Wm. Allen Jr., accompanied by their wives took in the celebration at Davenport-Rev. Searcy returned Tuesday from Oskaloosa. Washington Dozier has returned from a visit in Chicago. Jas. Cooper of Morrison visited in Clinton last week. OTTUMWA NEWS. Ottumwa is again favored by having Rev. M. I. Gordon one of our ablest ministers with us another year. Mrs. M. I. Gordon left Friday for a visit with friends in Davenport. Mrs. James Hamilton and her grand daughter Lily Fields returned home last week, arfer pleasant visit with relatives. E. W. Thompson was an Ottumwa visitor this week. Miss Florence Downey is on the sick list. Edwin Carter of Rockwell City is here visiting friends. DUBUQUE NEWS Rev. Wilson, a native of Liberia. Afrika, filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening, Sept. 7. Rev. Wilson preached an able sermon on the Influence of Love. Last Thursday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Martin entertained a number of their friends in honor of Mrs. Yeiser of Keckuk. The evening was spent in music, after which refreshments were served; and the guests departed voting one of the most pleasant evenings of the season. Mrs. Gertrude Evans has gone to Chicago on business. Miss Jessie Rollinis departed for Chicago where she will remain indefinitely. ago where she will remain indefinitely. Miss Gertrude Lewis entertained a few friends on Aug. 26, in honor of her birthday anniversary. The occasion was celebrated by music furnished by Mr. Leonard Lewis, Refreshments were served and the guests departed wishing Miss Lewis many more happy birth days. Little Danny Basfield entertained a host of little folks on Sept. a, in honor of his fourth birthday. The little people enjoyed themselves highly, alter when Dannie, assisted by his mother served all the delicacies the season. All departed Dannie a peer among hosts. Little Earl Jones is on the sick list at this writing. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing Renting-Tires & Sundries. 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CONDITION IN NOT SERIOUS An Abuse Had Formed on Lag Below the Knee as a Result of the Injuries Received in the Recent Trolley Accident at PitSeid. Indianapolis, Ind., Sept. 24.—President Roosevelt's western trip came to an untimely end in this city yesterday. He was found to be suffering from a swelling in the left leg between the knee and the ankle that required immediate surgical attention and, instead of being taken to the train to continue his journey to Fort-Worth, he was transported to St. Vincent's hospital, where he was operated on. The operation occurred at 8:45 o'clock and lasted only a short time, when the president was taken to a private room in the hospital to rest. at 7:50 p.m. he was conveyed on a stretcher to his train, which had been backed up on the "Y" near the hospital, and at ten minutes to 8 o'clock the train left for Washington. The announcement was made by Secretary Cortelyou just before the operation was performed: "Indianapolis, Sept. 23—3 p. m.—As a result of the trolley accident at Pittsfield, Mass., the president received several serious bruises. One of these on the back of his head has developed into a small abcess. The president is entirely well otherwise and has continued to meet the several engagements of his itinerary, in but view of the continuousness of the abscess and outward swelling of the wound and Cook, of Indianapolis, were requested to meet Dr. Lung, the president's surgeon, at Indianapolis, Dr. Richardson, of Washington, D. C., being along of the number. In the opinion of the doctor the trouble necessitated a visit to Indianapolis, which should be performed at once at St. Vincent's hospital in this city. As after the operation the president will require entire rest probably at least for ten days or two weeks, it has been necessary to cancel all the remaining visits to go directly from Indianapolis to Washington this evening. The president was very much averse to the idea of nevertheless, when Logosport, Ind, had been reached he had been prevailed upon by the president, who had been prepared for delivery at Wilkinson. When the train pulled into the station the doctors were there and they were taken by the senator immediately into the station. When the president arose to acknowledge the reception given him at Tomlinson hall and also when he got up from his seat to make his speech it was no surprise that he stood in the hall that he stood with all his weight on his right leg, and the posture seemed so awkward and so much like a pose that it caused more than one component. During the delivery of his speech he was struck by his injury so completely that he took several steps and in so doing hit his leg against a gun that was stacked with others on the stage. The pain passed quickly over his face, which was remarked by many who could not understand why he should make such peculiar expressions. The trip to the Columbia club followed without any feature that would give even a hint of the triumph of the president was at an end. WANT TO BE LET ALONE. Cubans Request That All Troops Be Removed. Washington, Sept. 23.—The government of the United States is to be required to terminate the last vestige of the military presence in Cuba, the department has been advised formally by the department of state that President Estrada Palma has notified Minister Squires that he desires the American military presence in Cuba to be withdrawn. The state department does not undertake to pass on this request, but transmits it to Secretary Root, holding that the problem presented is purely a military issue and that the competency of the new Cuban government to take over and care for the coast defenses now in American hands, and thus make sure that the military protection is exposed to any military protection, to a possible foreign enemy. Mexico Studies Silver Question. Mexico, City, Sept 21—The policy of the government regarding the silver question and the gold standard is officially declared to be to await the not precipitately, but will continue its inquiries into the production, circulation and consumption of silver by the public as well as in the dispayment which is well known in the public may perceive to the country. This is precisely the attitude which the London Matter takes on the issue, made to change the income policy no The World Asked to Relieve South Africa Amsterdam, Sept. 25—The Boer generals, Botha, Detha and Delarey have issued a manifesto in the shape of an appeal to the civilized world. This document recalls how, after the terrible struggle in South Africa, and the Boers were compelled to accept, the British terms of peace, the general terms of peace, and the appeal to England to appeal to the new government to allay the distress which is devastating the colonies and, in the event of failure of the mission to appeal to the civilized world for charity. Continuing the generals say that having failed to induce Great Britain to grant further assistance it only remains for them to address themselves to the people of Europe and America. After setting forth how sweet it had been to help the people of England had passed through, to receive constant marks of sympathy, the generals take this opportunity to express, on behalf of the people of the late republic, fervent thanks to those who had assisted so charitably the women of the colonies, to concentration camps, prisoners, etc. "The small Boer nation," goes on the manifesto, "can never forget the help it received in its dark hours of suffering. Our people are committed to make a complete inventory, but we are convinced that at least 20,000 houses on Boer farms and many villages were burned or destroyed and war demanded many victims, the lans in tears and our orphans and widows abandoned. We are appealing to the world for contributions to assist the destitute and help in the education of such people. The generals repudiate all desire to infame the minds of the people and coclare. The sword is now sheathed and all distrust in the presence of such great misery." They say the small amount given by Great Britain if even multiplied tenfold would not suffice to cover the war losses alone. The charity co-operation of all existing committees in the various countries which we are on the point of visiting with the object of establishing a satisfactory organization. The manifesto is signed by Generals Botha, DeWet and Delarey. TOWER FOR GERMAN MISSION. Transferred from the Russian Mission to that of Berlin. Berlin, Sept. 26.—President Roosevelt ambassador to Russia, to succeed Mr. White as ambassador to Germany. Notifications of this decision and that Mr. White's letter of recall had been received, the ambassador have reached the foreign office here. The appointment of Mr. Tower had been expected here for several weeks. As he was passing through Berlin on his way to the United States, his brother and two of his friends that he might be transferred to this court. Mr. White will probably not have his farewell audience with the emperor Nov. 26.—The ambassador previously arranged, because his majesty leaves November 5 for England. The retiring ambassador, therefore, is not likely to present his letters of recall until about the middle of November. Washington, Sept. 26.—The appointment of Charlemagne Tower as ambassador to Germany to succeed Mr. White as ambassador to Germany. Mr. Towers' acceptance of the German mission will create a vacancy in the ambassadorship in Russia, which is now held by him. It is regarded as quite likely that he will in turn succeed in the ambassador's role, and present ambassador to the court of Madrid. It is intimated further that the vacancy in the Spanish mission may be filled by the appointment of Henry White, present secretary of the embassy in Great Britain. BEEF PACKERS KNOCKED OUT. Roosevelt's Speech Frightens the Pro- Chicago, Sept. 28.—The combination of the great packing houses of the country which has been under consideration and in process of actual formation for the last six months, the assembled, at the present, presents the Tribute. The decision not to contemplate the combination is due in a large degree to the attitude of the national administration toward trusts as outfitted by President Obama, been held, and to the possibility that in the event of a consolidation congress might remove the tariff on cattle. It was learned last night that a final meeting of low heads of the firms known to the office of Swift & Co. that in Chicago had been held, at which it was agreed to end all negotiations once. This was followed by an order issued from the office of Swift & Co. that the firm would discontinue the inventory of property and stock which had been ordered and started for the purpose of tabulating a report of the financial condition of the company, which was to be presented to the division of shares in the combine. CABLE READY IN 80 DAYS. San Francisco, Sept. 25.—"Within eighty days messages will pass over the Pacific cable between San Francisco and Honolulu. This positive message will be received by the Hawaiian Dey, the local representative of Clarence H. Mackay, son of the late John W. Mackay. The steamer Silverton, with the cable on land, is due at this port in sixty days. There will be no delay here for the vessel; she will steam out to the ocean beach and in a few hours the cable will be brought ashore at the station. Once the American end of the line is made secure, the steamer will sail for Honolulu. Fourteen days are allowed for this trip, so that the cable will be laid as expeditiously as possible ashore at the Hawaiian capital and dispatches passed over it early in December. The remainder of the cable will be laid as expeditiously as possible ashore at Manila. The cost of the project is about $12,500,000." Cigarette Causes Panic. London, Sept. 25—A special dispatch from St. Petersburg says that while 400 peasants were attending a wedding celebration in a barn at Werbe, near Moscow, a fire started from a cigarette and a panic ensued. Women and children were trodden in the street, and the crowd was great rapidity, and in a quarter of an hour over 100 of the wedding guests been suffocated or burned to death and many had been seriously injured. It takes little time to make a man and can console to take him. LITTLE MISS MILLIONS THE WITCH OF MONTE CARLO. A ROMANCE OF THE RIVIERA. BY ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE, author of "Miss Patina, of New York" "The Spider's Web," "Miss Cipure," etc., etc. Copyright, 1900, Street and Smith, New York. CHAPTER XIL Jones on Watch. When he failed to locate her at first, a sense of disappointment swept over him, since he especially desired to reassure her of his intention to never again appear at a table where a game of chance was being played. Little did he suspect what tremendous forces were at work in that garden, since there were so few signs visible on the surface. Men may plot even amid the most beautiful surroundings—laughter and apparent good cheer are no positive guarantee that they are not vehicles, and indeed these things often mask the deeper, more troubulous billows of life's tempestuous sea. So Merrick, intent on finding the one whom he most desired to see, noted not the fact that dark figures fitted after him wheresoever he went, figures of men who apparently sauntered about bent upon enjoying the delightful occasion, yet ever keeping tab upon his particular movements. Further back jones was watching this time as he speculated as to what manner of business was in the wind. He apparently had quite a few acquaintances among those who sauntered about the well-kept paths of the terrace garden, for on numerous occasions he seemed to exchange quiet little signals with various men. Evidently Jones was indulging in a little mysterious move of his own. When the count, believing things were going his way, would be able to make a sounder roar, perhaps a sudden dusterer move on the part of this unsuspected antagonist might bring about a checkmate. Merrick began to quicken his pace. There is always an exhilaration in the chase of love, such as in a small degree the hunter feels who follows his antlered game through fen and forest. The princess saw his meteoric flight up and down the paths, and at another time might have sought to exercise her charms for a last time, piqued as she had been because of her ill success with regard to Mark. But even the princess seemed to have her mind bent upon other matters of much greater importance just at present. Even when she came across Jones, whom she had met for her latest vivification hardly showed much desire to renew the friendly confidence they had seemed to experience for each other a while back. "You know, Monsieur Jones," she said, in her pretty, confidential way, one hand upon his sleeve, "that I am connected with the diplomatic corps of my beloved country, and as wretched luck would have it, the ambassador has assigned me certain important work in connection with a distinguished personage whom I need not mention, but whom you have seen at the tables. More I cannot say. Surely you will pardon me, and believe me when I say that to-morrow, Monsieur Jones, to-morrow I shall be honored by your company." And, though he did so repelled to submit, he did so unable reluctance, if she was correct in thus诊断 the look upon his face. He walked away through the grounds, but kept a watchful eye on the princess. Suddenly he started. "Now, bless my soul! there's that same burglar or brigand who commanded the forces at the wreck when they carried off the general; and he's deep in conversation with the princess, taking his orders, as it were, if I can judge from her gestures. I'd give half of my winnings to-night to be able to overhear; but since that is impossible, let's see if we can't guess it all from their looks and manner." Jones saw them separate. "She has won him over to her way of thinking, as sure as fate, and I have good reason to believe Olga-vitch is determined upon desperate action, so that we may look for an explosion soon. Meanwhile, where is our valiant count all this while?" The African explorer was a man who might bear watching as a general thing, and if perchance he had slipped away unobserved, the chances were, mischief would come out of it. Never before in all his life had he known the Fates to be so perverse—but he could even forgive this if one grand coup were to reward him for his patience and perseverance. The grand scheme to be carried out religiously was marked that down as Article Number One, of the first importance. Then the came kidnapping of the helress, with her ultimate rescue by himself, and, of course, a marriage to follow, for a Frenchman could not conceive of a romantic girl turning a deaf ear to a son of chivalry who, at the risk of life and limb, had saved her from a nest of desperate bandits, slaying half their number and taking their limb. Last of all was the securing of the man whom he had reason to believe carried the precious key to Darragh's inimitable system upon his person. Count Leon evidently believed in lumping things. Jones became a little more active now, as though he realized that maturation was a process that required more attention than at any period in the past. In all probability an encounter brought about at any moment, and brought about a triumph. A trio of men attracted his attention, standing at a retired spot. how caught his attention, and despite the evident desire of the party to keep his identity concealed, Jones guessed it. "My God!" he muttered hastily, "it is the president visiting Monaco incog. to see what manner of witch it is that lures so many from the gay capital all through the winter." Having overcome the uneasiness produced by his discovery he began to put two and two together. The royalists undoubtedly knew the French president meant to secretly take a flying trip under cover of an assumed name to the Rivera—perhaps the assault on the train had been made with the bold idea of capturing this illustrious personage. These valiant sons of France, how they love a sudden, bold stroke that wins admiration from friend and foe alike—as Louis Napoleon seized the reins of government and fought his way to the throne, so others aspire to follow the example thus set. There are many who declare all the designs of the times point that way, yet the sincere friends of the republic are just as vehement in asserting that it can never be. Had those same partisans been present at Morte Carlo on this night, when for the second time the American adventurer broke the bank that had been built for the rock of Gibraltar itself, and could they have witnessed the mysterious and hurried consultations between little knots of men who were many of them well-known personages in the recent life of France, they might have shuddered to contemplate the disaster that seemed so imminent, and have realized that a secret understanding with the army generals might be possible whereby under certain circumstances would be wheeled into line like magic and with the disappearance of the president a mighty shout go up for the old empire and a new emperor! Doubless it was a singular freak of fortune that had arranged matters so that Merrick should play his little game of hide and seek in the name of love, surrounded by all the disturbing elements that went to make up a revolutionary upheaval. Circumstances govern the conditions in all such cases, and poor mortis must rest content to accept whatever the Pates offered. Jones had missed the valorous count from the scene of action. This did not come about through any delinquency on the part of Villebois, who, on the contrary, had never known a busier hour in the whole course of his checkered career. If he could secure possession of the secret document, which, he felt sure, was somewhere about the person of Mark Merrick, and at the same time carry off the girl who represented those South African diamond mines in the sovereign state. Dom Paul Anger, he would be killing and feathering his own stone and feathering his own individual nest, whether the revolution came about or not. Merrick's search continued. Not until the last spark of hope had gone would the lover own himself defeated. Such conspicuous pertainicity surely deserved some reward, and Mark was finally delighted to discover the face for which he sought. Strange to say, he did not hasten forward, as he had contemplated. For Constance was not alone. The count was there, making himself as agreeable as only a Frenchman knows how. Merrick came to a full stop. Of course, it could not be pleasant to see an old-time rival, who had been the cause of his suffering and their parting in the past, talking apparently so confidentially to his sweetheart; but Mark would have shown his good sense by stepping forward and letting the count realise his prophecy of the signs of femininity by various signs which he could not mistake. Later on he was sorry he had not done so. But he was only a man, not a demigod, and had a little weakness of his own. He turned his attention upon the count and indignation began to arise. The count seemed at his very best. He could be a very brilliant man when he chose to exert himself, and he was certainly doing that. No thing he did fairly satisfied with wit and endeavored to dazzle Constance. He apparently did not take Mark into account, since that individual was under surveillance, and when the prearranged signal was given would be incontinently laid by the heels, the usual fate of reckless individuals who ventured to cross his plans. So the kettle simmered and bubbled at any auspicious moment to take a sudden turn and boil over. CHAPTER NILI When Jones had to grapple with an enraged bull, metaphorically speaking, it was his custom, and a most excellent one, too, to seize the animal by the horns, and thus have a fair chance to pit his strength against the power of the beast. In doing so, the apparent presence of France's chief executive in Mentone accentuated matters, and promised to bring about a speedy crisis. Should the deep-lald plans of the revolutionists meet with success over the border would flash into existence a bright flame which, spreading across the country, would blaze up a prairie that lay, thoughtless capital, always eager for a change, would make the heaven echo with shouts of acclaim to the new emperor. It was a critical hour for the life of the French republic. Jones had decided upon his course of action, and, like a wise general, meant to meet the tricky advance of the enemy by a counter movement. He was given an interview with the president. Approaching the spot where the president stood leaning upon a stone balustrade and apparently admiring the night panoramas spread out before him, he was sent French for a Yankees suddenly addressed the quiet gentleman as one tourist sometimes does another in his enthusiasm over a sublime opaque tacle. The president courteously replied as a French gentleman always will nature having made them in such a different mold from their English neighbors across the channel. The door was thus opened. Jones stepped in. "Mr. President, you are in great danger," was what he said, impressively. The distinguished Frenchman started when he heard these words addressed to him by one he looked upon as a stranger. "What! you know of me?" he exclaimed. "Yes, Your excellency, and there are others present who have been watching you all the evening, with a very serious object in view." The president was delighted to discover how calmly the president took his news. It spoke well for his nerve. It spoke well for his nerve. Of course he was curious to know who had recognized him, and why the wife so deeply interested in his welfare. Jones told of the wayald train, the capture of a republican whose name was a power in France, the possible desire to seize upon the president if he could be located on the Nice express, and last but not least, the gathering of the revolutionary clans at Monte Carlo, and their evident design to carry out so desperate plan. All of which, condensed into a comparatively few paragraphs, constituted a sensation that might have well aroused alarm in the breast of the bravest. The president did not seem to be shaken. Of course this steadiness delighted the man who carried the news—if there was one quality in the make-up of his appearance more than another, it was the faculty which so few men possess, of controlling their emotions. The Frenchman was a wonder in his eyes, and Jones felt especially proud to serve him. Confidential relations seemed to have been established between them, as though the president had recognized in Jones one gift with authority: look after the place of Euphoria, with power to halk any and all desperate games put into circulation by such trouble makers as the shrewd Princess Oligivach and her allies. LEVEES OF LOUISIANA. Costly Structures Which Preserve New Orleans From Ruin. If you picture in your mind an enormous sickle, having a handle also at the hooked end, you will have the Mississippi swiftness past the city of New Orleans. A hundred miles to the southward it pours out through its many mouths into the broad, blue gulf. In the crecent of the sickle, which gives to the city its name, lies New Orleans, and no sharp blades in the hand of the husbandman thrust into ripening grain was ever surer of its destructiveness than the Mississippi crest of the Mississippi when once it should be given away. Sometimes when the river is at flood its surface will rise twenty feet above the level of the city's streets. In the center of this stream it will then be nearly 200 feet deep, with a powerful current, which were it not for the protecting levee about the city, must sweep everything before it. This giant river, which has made this city possible, drains an enormous basin, its watershed being greater in area than that of any river on the globe. Because the city is equal to 150,000,000 cubic yards. There are now nearly 1,500 miles of levees on the lower Mississippi, and Louisiana alone has spent since the civil war nearly $30,000,000 on the river, while it costs the state $1,000,000 annually to maintain its levees, says Alsnee's Magazine. Strange as it may seem, the deadliest enemies of these great earthen embankments are the insignificant crawfish and the muskrat, for once the greatest hole is made in the levee by either of them, the relentless river finds its way through and vast loss ensues. HOLD "MAD ANTHONY'S" BONES. Kettle in Which His Body Was Reduced to a Skeleton. A unique and interesting relic, though gruseness enough in its associations, has been added to the Erie Library museum. It is the kettle in which general Anthony Wayne's body was reduced to a skeleton nearly a century ago. Through all the intervening years it has been in the possession of descendants of the Genera, and through one of them, Major O. W. Pollock, U. S.A., was obtained for the museum. It was in the winter of 1796, at Erie, on his return from making a treaty with the Northwest Indians, the General Wayne, who was a victim of a proved fatal illness. His body was buried within the walls of the old blockhouse which guarded the entrance to Erie, where he died, at the foot of the flagstaff. There it remained undisurbed until 1809, when, at the request of a daughter of the General, his nephew, Colonel Isaac Wayne, came to Erie to remove the bones to the East, to be buried with those of his family. The journey to Erie was made in a two-wheeled carriage, the only kind of vehicle that the roads, or rather tracks, of the country then permitted. On *t*-king up the body it was found to be in an almost perfect state of preservation, and the heft became necessary to deduce the remains to a compass that would allow of their being carried on the sulky. Dr. J. C. Wallace, a friend of the General's, superintended the operation of the compass, and the heft of the East, were deposited in Radnor churchyard—Grand Rapids (Mich.) Herald. **Causes for Rejoicing.** "Have you ever seen a coyly heaven manma?" asked little four-year-old Margie, who was slowly recovering from a serious illness. "I think not, darling," replied her mother. "Then, said the little invalid, 'I am awful glad we've got such a good factor.'" DON'T GIVE UP. Don't be discouraged by past tries to find relief and cure from the wrists of lilies that come from kleenox. You may pass nights of bedding tossing, annoyed by frequent urination. Your back may ache like a toothache or sudden twitches and backache pain make life a misery, shape you have nervous spells, or be out-of-depressed. There is care for this and for every trouble of the bladder and kidneys. Red this case, and note it tells how well the curve fresh-fruit. Charles Ingram, coaler of freight cars on the B. & M. B. R. R. L. Porte, Ind. arts. "I have greater faith in Donn Kiley Pill to than I had in so fall of 1887 when I began taking them and made a public statement of his result. At that time I had suffered with lameness and soreness of toes, which so excruciating that I could scarcely in bed, and donn's Kiley Pill completely cursed his trouble. I always ready to edore Donn's Kiley Pills personal to anyone requiring a kidney renure. After a lapse of three years I was this statement which shows my unjustified faith in the preparation." A FREE TRIAL if this great kiney medicine, which cried Mr. Linden, will be mailed on application to any part of the United States. Address Foster-Milhour Co. Bufbah, N. Y. For sale by all druggists, to cents per box. The Scotch kite has a keenly hind of a look. One of nature's remnants cannot harm the weakest constituents; fears fail to summer complains of your or old. Dr. Fowler's Extreme of Wild Strawberry. A man is on the when he has an appointment with pretty girl. Hundreds of dealers by the extra quantity and superior quality of DeJance Starch is fast tage place of all other brands. Other say they cannot sell any other such. 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Catalogue, 1,000 pages of attractive offers catalogue. If not send 1 cents to pay the book itself is free. MontgomeryWard & Co. One Fare Round Trip HomeVisitors Excursion Big Four Route To all pails on the Big Four Route. Also to all pails in Central Passenger Association territory via Big Four and connections West of and including Buffalo, N., Dunkirk, N., Y., N. Mamanca, N., Erie, Pta., Pittsburgh, Pa. Palmyra, N., Pittsburgh, Pa. Oakland and Chelsea, W. Va., Toronto, Sus- pension Bridge, NBuffalo Falls, Tonawanda, Black Roof East Buffalo and Buffalo Junction. Half raft will be made by lines west and south St. Louis, St. Charles, Peoria, Cairo, Chihuahua and Louisville. Tickets will be sold October 3rd and 6th, 1995 inclusive, with extreme wading restriction not later mentioned a mile for distances full information can be your new railroad Ticket Agent number, ask for kicks via "Big Four Route," given address RACE ECHOES. Major John R. Lynch was at Ft. Robinson, Neb., last week paying of the troops. Rev. C. A. Edward of Denver, Colo., is a candidate for the state legislature on the Republican ticket. The colored voters of that city are working hard for his election, and we hope they will be successful and elect him. That class of colored people who look with contempt upon the little nigger newspapers, as they call them, and at the same time have to be visited a dozen or more of times before they can pay a little bill of 50 cents on a dollar, are silly fakes of the first order.—St. Louis Eagle. Well, it would tickle you to death if we would publish the names of the people who make our collectors lying promises, and then run and hide when they see the collector coming. "Say yonder comes that EAGLE collector. Run and tell him I not in." "Oh I clear forgot all about your money. Well you will have to call again next week."—St. Louis Eagle. John H. Smith is she oldest Negro Mason in this country. He is the only living member of African Lodge A. F. & A. M., from which all the regular Negro lodges of Masons in this country draw their authority. He is a thirty-third degree Mason and has served in about all of the offices, from the first to that degree in Masonry. He is also with the exception of George T. Downing of Newport, the oldest living Negro Odd fellow in age in this country.—Indianapolis Freeman. Libert S. White, a well known colored lawyer of Louisville, Ky., was recently appointed U. S. Revenue Agent by commissioner Yerkes. Mr. White is Dean of the Central Law School of Louisville, an advanced colored institution, and has ejoyed a liberal patronage in profession. He is studious, and perservering and has the respect of the Jefferson County bar, who have been exceedingly courteous to him. Miss Mette Warrick has returned to her home in Philadelphia, Pa., after an extended course in sculpture in Paris; and will open a studio there. In Paris Miss Warrick has twice had a special exhibition of her work, the last of some twenty-two members, exhibited in June at "L'Art Nouveau, Bing," on the Rue de Provence. "In her work," writes the critic, Mr. Edouard Gerard. "there is much promise because there is in them the most prectious qualities that one can find in a young artist—sense of form, originality of few, an easy daring and force of expression. THE NORTH WESTERN LINE Special Reduced Excursion Rates Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: National Creamery B. M.'s Association. Milwaukee, October 20,24 American Royal Cattle Show, Kansas City, Mo., October 20-25. National Conventions Christian Church, Omaha, October 16-23. National Encampment G. A. R. Washington, D. C., October 6-11. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc., of these or other occasions, call upon the ticket agent of the North Western Line. 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—C. W. Mullan of Blackhawk. Judge of the Supreme Court—Scott M. Ladd of Quitman Delayed notes should have reached our office week before last. Mr. Toneo Longan has left Buxton for a visit. The store will close at eight o'clock instead of seven, as it did through the summer months. Mr. Richard Waters and family of Lexington, Mo., have moved to Buxton to live. Buxton people are always pleased to have good people to come among them to live. Mrs. John Harry, who has been visiting in Virginia for the past two months, returned home last Saturday. Mrs. Harry stated that she had a very pleasant time, while in Virginia, but was glad to get back to Iowa to loved ones and home. Last Friday Mr. Thomas Arthur who works in No. 10 mine met with a very painful accident, Mr. Arthur's lamp be come unplaced in some way so as to cause it to drop down over his face, the blaze striking him full in the eye. It is leared that the sight will be entirely destroyed. Quarterly meeting was held at St. John's church last Sunday. Rev. J. W. Malone is in attendance. Carpenter Frank Littler is building a pool hall for Mr. Ruben Gaines. Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Washington of Muchinock were Baxton visitors Sunday. One of the leading organizations and auxiliary clubs of Att. Zion Baptist church is known as the "Gold Bugs." The club is rendering valuable services to the church, both spiritually and financially. The club is composed of earnest Christian workers. The ladies have purchased $79.10 worth of carpet for the church. A few weeks ago the club presented the play, "Ye old Folks and Children's Concert." All who witnessed the play were will pleased with the funny doings and sayings. In the near future the club will present a new play to the public, entitled "I two Aunt Emily." Watch for the date Mrs. Ella Lee, President; Miss A. Grecoor, secretary; Mrs. Rosa Brown, Treasurer; Mrs. Sally Reasby, president of refreshment committee; Mrs. A. R. Jackson, manager of program. Mr. Geo, Harris has presented St. John's church with some beautiful giebes for the gas lights. The church is very grateful to Mr. Harris for his kindness and generosity. N. P. Harrington's bowling alley will soon be open to the public. We expect there will be a grand opening in which the Buxton Cornet Band will participate. Master Howard Holtman has gone to Oskaloosa to attend school. Howard is a little fellow, he is right up and coming. School commences Monday morning Sept. 8. Miss Elnora Eubanks returned Saturday from a visit to Muchakinck. Mrs. Maud Jackson who has been visiting friends here returned to her home Saturday. B. F. Cooper, our colored druggist, is doing a good business and is getting along nicely. Mr. Cooper is a good fellow. He don't forget others as he prosers. He had one of the little barrels from St. John's church and turned in a neat little sum as the result of his labors. Our friend John Willi ms, "Uncle Johnny," as he is commonly called, is doing a good business at his eating house. Mr. W. A. Weiss, our popular merchant, was in Chicago last week on business. Last Sunday we visited for awhile at Mt Zion Baptist church of which Rev. C. H. Mendenhall is pastor. Rev. W. T. Nickerson of Marshalltown preached last Sunday morning's sermon. The reverend is an eloquent and learned man. His discourse was along the line of our indebtedness to God and the church. Mt. Zion people have a beautiful church in when to worship. This church is large enough to hold several hundred people, and last Sunday we found it nearly full of interested and intelligent people. They have an excellent ebor of twenty voices, of which Mr. Linford Willis is director. Rev. Mendenhall is an educated, thoroughly Christian gentleman and should be proud of his church. The late Mr. Mary Manson was a member of the Daughters of Tabernacle and that order attested her funeral in a body. Mrs. Mary Manson was born in Albermarie county, Va., May 3rd 1844, and died Aug. 31, 1902, at the home of her daughter in Buxton. Her age at the time of her death was 58 years, 3 months and 28 days. "Aunt Mary," as every one called her had for a long time lived with her daughter Mrs. C. G. Soutball, her husband having died a good many years ago. Everybody who knew her loved her, even the little children loved and respected her. She had been sick for a long time, but the most serious part of her illnesses came just a few days ago. She continued to grow worse until those beautiful beckoning hands waved her into glory beyond. The funeral took place from the Mt. Zion Baptist church, C. H. Mendenhall officiating. Mr. Wesley Brock had charge of the remains; he was ably assisted by Mrs. Gibbons of Knoxville city, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Soutball desire to thank the many friends who so kindly lent their assistance dulug the illness and death of the beloved mother. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MURGER'S LAUN DRY is in the city. Try them and be thanked. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St. Boston Office 504 MULLESSY St. Maine NY. NEWS FROM BUXTON. (This Week's Items.) Hello, here we are right to the front again; lots going on, so there is plenty of news. George Willis who has been visiting in Peoria, Ill., for the past month has returned home. Mr. Woodson was in town Friday. Mrs. Howard Ashley who has been very ill is better at this writing. Got married the proper thing to do if you are in love, your mind made up and your circumstances will permit. Buxton is right in line. Mr. George Harris and Miss Mary Turner were married last Sunday. Success George my boy. Cards are out announcing the marriage of Mr. Chas. Lawson to Miss Amanda Grever on the 24st. Rev. Williamson left last Tuesday for conference which is now being held in Oakaloa. Jacob Willson, township committeeman says that politics are coming to life in Monroe county. Mr. and Mrs. Payton Reeves, the Misses Warren s and Messrs. Willis and Carter were cut nutting last Thursday. Their labors were rewarded with tadden sacks full of large nuts. Mr. John Wilson has gone to Evanston Ill., to continue his studies there. Mr. Wilson we understand is preparing himself for a dentist. We wish him success. Mr. E. A. London has become a member of St. John's choir. The boys are having a fine time evenings at the bowing alley—some of them are becoming expert bowlers. St. John and Mt. Zion churches will run a grand excursion to oskaloosa Sunday to attend the annual conference. The Albia business men's leeges presented the Buxton band with fifty dollars as a token of their appreciation of the splendid music the band made while there on labor day. Mr. Sam Canaday of Oskaloosa visited friends and relatives several day last week. Last Monday night week occurred the death of Mr. Robert Pannil. Mr. Pannil had been sick for quite a long time. Mr. Pannil was a quite young man and was well liked by all who knew him. A number of relatives and a host of sorrowing faenies reel to mourn. Mr. Edward Carter who has been at home with his parents all summer expects soon to return to his studies at Iowa City. Mr. Will Watkins is reported very sick at this writing. Little Lathe Mease, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mease, is very sick. A big traun load of people left Buxton Sunday morning for Oskaloosa to attend the conference. Mrs. W. A. Wells has returned from a visit east. She was a Buxton visitor Saturday. Mr. Edward Carter will leave Tuesday for Iowa City the resume his studies at the university. Mrs Wesley Brock returned to her home Saturday, after vititing a week in Des Moines with her sister. Mr Lin Willis will leave Tuesday for Des Moines to enter Highland Park college. Mr. Gus Watkins is slowly improving from his recent illness. Mrs. Anna Gardner is able to be out after a week of illness. Miss Ollie Jones who has been visiting in Des Moines and Coltax has returned home. Ollie hasn't changed a bit, she looks quite the same. WANFED-J A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLEMAN or lady in each county to manage busi- ness, a financial standing, a financial standing, A straight, bona fide weekly cash salary of $18 00 paid by check each Wednesday with all the expenses direct from the Manager, 304 Cotton Bldg., Chicago. BURLINGTON ROUTE EXCURSIONS St. Louis Fair October 6th to 11th inclusive, good to return October 13. Amirican Royal Cattle and Swine Show, Kansas City October 20 to 25th, dates of sale October 18th to 23nd final limit October 27th. One Way Settler Excursion rates to California common locust San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Horn Brook, Prescott and Phoenix, Arizona. The rate is very cheap, being very much less than half rate, tickets on sale every day during September and October. Asplendid chance to go to California cheap. Popular Excursion to the Great Northwestern Country—Billings, Mont Salt Lake, Ogden, Helena, Anaonda, Missoula, Grantedade, Spokane, Ellensburg, Wenatchee, Umatilla, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Van Couver and inter-mediate 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 and the limited stop overs 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. 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 particulars in regard to any of these excursions write your nearest Burlington Route agent or F. L. Ganaway, City Passenger Agent, 400 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa. HENRY GRAY HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St Manual Phase 100. Iowa phase 740 Address all communications for three columns to the department of the Iowa State Federation, President of the Iowa State Federation, 711 Bashaw street, Otumwa, Iowa. They talk about a woman's sphere 'As though it had a limit, There's not a place in earth or heaven, There's not a task to mankind given, There's not a blessing or a woe. Our hearts go out in lasting gratitude to the editor of the BYSTANDER for allowing us a space in the paper. Now let every club woman lend a hand and make this department one of exceeding great interest. The paramount question concerning women to-day is the club. With hundreds of years culture behind them American women, scions of the Mayflower, daughters of the revolution are fostering the club movement. With hundreds of years of darkness in their train, American women—scions of the slaves of 1619—are cherishing the same work. The white woman's club works from her vantage ground of birthright for social and perhaps for political advance. The Negro woman's club moves on from her heritage standpoint, and is earnest in the struggle for the uplifting of her home and her race. She is teaching the sacredness of home life to mothers who do not know that an elevated and improved future for our race rests on them. Again through their knowledge of the facts of history, art, literature and travel, which comes from our study, the atmosphere and outlook of the home is broadened and uplifted. By this broader outlook the perspective life is greatly changed. Through bringing the individual woman into touch with other women upon a basis not personal, she becomes a more reasonable being, and thus better fitted to regulate her home. So may be seen the necessity of women engaging in club work. A stream cannot rise higher than its source except by mechanical force neither can a race rise higher than the women of the race, and we would fail in the rapid progress of the race, if we fail to develop the mind of women. Iowa is the home of quite a number of loyal, enthusiastic race loving women, who are doirg all they can to brighten the pathway of the race and are sacrificing much of their time to help push on the wheels of Negro progress. Arrangements will be perfected this winter for the next meeting of state federation of Colored Women's Clubs. The last meeting was so very successful that it will be quite a difficult task to have the forthcoming session surpass it. But as the women of Davenport are progressive in every sense of the word, we shall watch eagerly the plans and results of the meeting. The Harriet Beecher Stowe Club has the honor of being the largest and oldest club in the state. They have furnished a room in a hospital, and are accomplishing a great deal of charitable work and advancing along literary lines. In addition to these things the club posses quite a bank account. Mrs. Emma Jackson is president she is also vice president of the Iowa Federation and an enthusiastic club worker. Artistic needle work is a favorite field of clubwork and a good example comes from the Twentieth Century. They have two departments, literary and needle work. This club is ably presided over by Mrs. L. Goggins. Some beautiful pieces of needle work were displayed at the Federation. Miss Ethel Wells, state organizer, is an active worker in this club. OTTUMWA. The Ida Wells Club was organized in 1895 for literary advancement. The club is composed of earnest women and is gaining in number and influence. Outside of the literary features of the club work a portion of their time and money is devoted to charitable work. This club issued the call for the federation and assumed the responsibilities of expuses. Mrs. Z. B. Taylor is president, a woman who has been identified with the club movement ever since the fever crept over the border of the state from the neighboring communities. MUSGATINE. The Dunbar club is an auxil ary of the A. M. E. church. It is organized for self culture and the funds are for the church. Mrs. Baines is their efficient president. Miss Florence White their secretary is also corresponding secretary of the Federation and chairman of the Reciprocity Bureau. DAVENPORT. Davenport has several clubs among our women, however, all are not allied with the state federation. Th Violet club is a prosperous club and is doing much good along the line of literary advancement. They devote some time to needle work and had some commendable pieces in the display at the federation. Mrs. Lydia Moss is president and is also treasurer of the federation, and is a woman of uncommon executive ability. The Toussaint L'Ouverture club is progressing nicely under the leadership of Mrs. J. Johnson who became interested in club work while visiting in New York. She is being able assisted in this work by Mrs. Genevieve Toliver, a young woman eager to advance and to help others do so. This club won the encomiums for needle work at the federation. The Silver Autumn Leaf club is another club which has hung out its banner for self culture, bearing the name of literature, art, music or current topics. Mrs. Busey their president is one of the most efficient club women in Davenport and has always taken a prominent part in club affairs. Mrs. Ruth Richardson their secretary is first vice president of the federation. She is a woman of marked charm of manner and person and a general favorite as well as an efficient worker. KEOKUK. The F. E. H. club has applied for admission into Federation. The officers are: Mrs. Mary Ashly President, Mrs. Belle Banister vice president, Mrs. Allie Gros secretary, Mrs. S. Creg assistant secretary, Mrs. N. E. Dixon corresponding secretary. We welcome this club. New Fast Schedule to Denver. The Colorado service of the Chicago & North-Western and Union Pacific Railways was changed on June 8. The famous Colorado Special, which has been leaving Chicago at 10:00 a.m. now leaves at 6:30 p.m. , arriving at Omaha 7:00 a.m. , Denver 8:00 p.m. Colorado Springs about 10:30 p.m. This enables a sengers 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 skilful railway management can make it. A second daily train for Colorado points leaves Des Moines, Iowa at 8:45 a. m., striving at Denver the next morning. The Corinthian baptist Church —situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School Sts. Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday school; at 1 o'clock Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday school; at 1 o'clock Rev. T. L. Griffin, pastor. St. Paul E. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10 a.m. m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock. Epworth League at 7 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace G. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church —Corner School and fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10 a.m. m.; Sunday school 9 p.m. m.; Mr. M. E. Huegen. Superintendent; People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 800 p.m. Burn's Church M. E. Church —Corner of 11th and Crocker St. —Church services, preaching at 11 a.m and 8 p.m; Class and prayer meeting at 11 a.m; Epworth League 7 p.m.; Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 861 11th St. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission —Situated over 86 East Locust Street. Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday school; at 1 o'clock Rev. J. R. Winnow, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. 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 16, inclusive, on account of I. O. O. F. sovereign Grand Lodge. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rv. 9-12 Life in the Northwest If you have any idea of changing your location—GO INTO THE NORTH-WEST—where life is worth living. It is the coming empire of this country. Climate and elevation are found in great variety and land will never be as low priced again as it is now. For farming, fruit raising and grazing no portion of our country equals it. Irrigation makes the farmer independent where irrigation is practiced and the finest irrigable part of our country are in Montana and Washington. The towns and cities are all growing rapidly in the northwest. Let me know what you want and we will try and help you. There are all sorts of places and kinds of land in the Northwestern states through which the NORTHERN PACIFIC runs. Don't wait until is is too late to go. Low settlers' rates are in effect during Sept. and Oct. Write to me where you want to go and I will tell you what it will cost. CHAS. S. FEE, Gen'l Pass. Agent, N. P. Ry., St. Paul, Minn. The Standard of Excellence The average woman cannot discriminate justly between machines, so far as their mechanical construction is concerned, but she can always wisely judge their work. ALL THE ESSENTIAL QUALITIES OF A FAMILY SEWING. MACHINE ARE MOST PERFECTLY COMBINED IN . . . SINGER SEWING MACHINES SINGER WORK IS ALL This is why Singer Machine all over the world, making reliable guarantee of perfect THE SINGER MAN OFFICES IN EVERY Local Office: 706 Wainu WORK IS ALWAYS GOOD WORK. 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