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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9 CITY NEWS. Wm. Whitefield is on the sick list this week. Miss Ollie Harris of Keokuk is in the city visiting. Mrs. Strawthers who has been very sick is better. Arthur Henderson has returned to his home in Ottumwa. Claude Lewis is very ill at his home on Park street. W. L. Tomlin is quite sick this week, unable to be out. J. H. Mixon. Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. Born to Mr. Mrs. Claude Harris a baby girl. Invitations are out for the marriage of Miss Minnie Early and Mr. Lucian Brown Nov. 5th. Mrs. Wm. Fletcher returned home Thursday after a very pleasant visit of several weeks in Minneapolis. A birthday party was given for Miss Marie Mash Tuesday evening at the home of her sister Mrs. Hodges. Ping pong was the feature of the evening. Mrs H. S. Graves, Rev. Graves wife, left Monday evening to visit her old home and relatives in Chicago. She accompanied Mrs Rev. Murphy. 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. Mr. D. Patterson who is employed at McQuaids new grocery store, has been promoted to receiving clerk. Success to you Mr. Patterson. The first real foot ball game this season will be played at the athletic grounds, rear of the Auditorium next Saturday. Drake vs Grinnell. When in Burlington, Iowa, call at The Little Equal Right, saloon, pool, billiards, barber shop and bath rooms No. 315 Front street. Good accommodations to all. F. MARTIN Proprietor. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanton accompanied by their little daughter, Margaret visited their son Mr. G. F. Stanton in St. Louis the latter part of last week. The many friends of Mr. Stanton will be glad to learn that he is well and doing well. IMPORTANT CHANGES ON On and aftea Monday Sept. 29 trains No. 33 and No. 34 on the Des Moines Division abandoned between Rockwell City and Spirit Lake. Don't forget to attndd the Drake Vs. Grinnell foot ball game to-morrow, Saturday. BARGAINS IN ORGANS W. W. Kimball Company Will Sell Organs at Greatly Reduced Prices for Next A LARGE NUMBER OF SECOND HAND ORGANS Including the Best Makes at One-Half Value to Make Room For New Goods. One Large Sized Upright Estey Piano, Walunt Case, Only Slightly Used, at a See us when you want good goods at reasonable prices. No clubs. No schemes used to sell our goods. If you want the best and most popular high grade piano on the market today buy the new scale Kimball. They cost only a little more than others and still are cheaper. We also have the old reliable Hallett & Davis piano which has been before the public since 1837 and the name alone is sufficient recommendation to those who have ever used one. Sheet music of all kinds at the lowest prices, etc. If you cannot come to our store write to us for what you want and we will take pleasure in filling your orders. W. W. KIMBALL CO. 520 Walnut St. C. B. McNerney, Mgr. State Capital Historical Room. DWA Remember that we print invitations of all kinds, before placing your order for printing give us a call. Remember the Blind Boone Concert company at the University Christian Church to-morrow Saturday. Mrs. P. Woodson spending the latter part of last week in Mexico, Mo., visiting friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Brooks and Mrs. Minns left Monday night for Minneapolis where they expect to make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Wi'son will entertain a few friends at their home this evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene McCraven at 808 Oak street. Mrs. W. H. Birney left last Wednesday for Chicago where she will spend a week visiting with her brother Frank Hughes and other relatives. Mrs. Thomas McDaniel who has been quite sick at her home on Six Avenue is still confined to her rooms, her many friends are hopeful of her complete recovery. Miss Mell White formerly of this city but now of Chicago is visiting her sister Mrs. S. D. Miller of Park street and other relatives. Mr. Edward W. Thompson, one of our rising young men who is employed at Chamberlain's Patent Medicine Co. had his vacation last week and spent the week in Chicago. There must be some special attraction in the city by the lake, as he mikes an annual pilgrimage there. Mrs. Wilson Hughes has return from Elwood, Kan., where she was called to the bedside of her aged mother who is over one hundred years old; her sickness proved to be only a severe cold and rheumatism, she is quite active for a woman of her age and as a rule she enjoys good health. Oct. 6th to 10th, inclusive, the C. M. & St. P. will sell round trip tickets to Boston, Mass., at one fare for the return, and the fare be extended returning until Nov. 13th. For all information call at 410 W. Walnut street. Little Annie Reeves of Oakaloosa arrived in the city Tuesday and will spend the winter with her sister Mrs. Harry Craven on West 5th street. She will attend school while in the city. Mr. Wm. Coalson will leave Saturday for Chicago where he will spend Sunday with Mrs. Coalson who is visiting at the home of her brother Frank Hughes. When in Davenport go to The Keystone Club for wine and refreshments and furnished rooms, 318 W. Front street. BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop. About 250 candidates took the examination for fire and police appointments under the new law. Among that number the following were colored: Wm. P. Lewis, Ira Miller, Ed. McAfee, W L. Riley and Geo. Taylor. For the fire department, Henry Taylor. ODD FELLOWS' BALL A SUCCESS. The Odd Fellows' ball which we announced to be given last week was largely attended and a very enjoyable time was had by all present. The large ball presented a beautiful appearance. The music was good and the committee on arrangement made it pleasant for all. Too much credit cannot be given Mr. Wm. Fraizer for his hard work to make it a success. He was the right man in the right place. The Odd Fellows have taken new life and feel much encouraged. The Rev Mrs. Murphy formerly of the Canadian Conference but now of the Iowa Conference spent several days in the city, preaching three very interesting sermons last Sunday at the A. M. E. church to a large and appressive audience Mrs. Rev. Murphy is an evangelist with much ability and comes highly recommended. She has a rich alto voice which makes her a beautiful singer. She was suddenly called to Sweetspring, Ohio to the bedside of a very sick mother, she had planned with the pastor to hold a series of meetings while in the city. Subscribe for the Bystander HATS, JUST HATS. By our system, manufacturing and selling direct, TWO PROFITS ARE SAVED. YOU get the BENE-FIT. 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. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1902. Mons order Secretian tatter sit The Beneficent Club will meet with Mrs. C. W. Henry, 1332 Des Moines street, Oct. 8. Members are requested to be present; business of importance. The Bell Brothers have reopened up a new coal and feed store on the corner of Center and Oak streets. They are rice young business men and solicit your trade. Wednesday evening October 1st., occurred the marriage of Miss Maple Morton and Mr. Christopher Phelps. The bride one of Des Moines favorite young ladies was dressed in a pretty shade of gray foliage cloth with very elaborate trimming and carried bridal roses. The groom a very bright young man is employed at Geo. A. Millers' office. The bridesmaid a sister Miss COLOR LINE IN ODU FELLOWS. While in session in our city they seek to make sure no colored persons be admitted. On last week just before the Sovereign Grand lodge I. O. O. F. adjourned its annual repealed The dedicatory services of the new Masonic ball on Touth and Center streets is set for the evening of Oct. 12. They have refurnished and renovated the ball, and it is without a doubt the finest Masonic hall in the West. The committee extends a cordial invitation to the friends of the members and only regret that they will not be able to accommodate all who desire to attend. Sir Knight Searcy will deliver the dedication sermon. The members will appear in their regalia. REV. GRAVES RETURNED As announced in our last week's issue the good Bishop Grant sent Rev Horace S. Graves back to Des Moines for another year, for which our city ought to feel proud; for the reverend and his able and willing working wife are good people, and the public should rally to their support. As Des moines has the honor of entertaining the conference here next fall all should inspire us to do our full duty. BLIND BOONE IS HERE. Blind Boone the famous pianist will be in our city the latter part of this weak and first part of next week. On Saturday night they will give their first musical concert at the University Place Christian Church prices 35 and 25 cents, every one should come early to secure good seats. Mr. Boone is supported by his gold company Mr. John Lange manager, Mrs. E. L. Boone Treasure, Miss Stella May vocalist, Miss Josephine Huggard, accompanist and Mrs. Lange Secretary. They will play Monday night at the Central Christian church on 9th and 11th pleasant streets and Tuesday evening at the Highland Park Christian Church. There occurred at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCraven on 10th, street Thursday evening the marriage of their son Eugene McCraven to Mrs Pearl Leftage who has been making her home with her sister Mrs. Wilson of Oak street. The families and relatives were present at the marriage. The bride was dressed in white silk moire with applique trimming and carried a bunch of white carnation. The groom wore a suite of white clay worsted. The bridesmaid her sister Miss Neilie wore pink dimity, Paul Pain the bestman wore black clay worsted. Little Bessie Giles acted as flower girl and carried a basket of white carnations. Refreshments were served. The Bystander on their host of friends whis them long and happy married life. Miss Francia Walker, a graduate of the East Des Moines High School, also one of the leading business colleges of this city, has been tendered and has accepted a position in the Bowman Business College as teacher of Latin and Short hand. Miss Walker is one the leading society young ladies of this city, and has a host of friends who will be delighted to hear of her success. This is another instance where ability and education wipes out prejudice and should be encouragement to all young people to secure a thorough education. Miss Walker is the only colored lady teaching in the city. She has proven herself thoroughly competent to fill this position. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 480 (Office) Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS {2 to 10 a.m. {2 to 4 a.m. {7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 est Ninth Street. WANTED - A TRUSTWORTHY GENTLE man or lady in each county to manage business in financial standing. A straight, bona fide weekly cash salary of $18.90 paid by check each Wednesday with all expenses direct from Midwinter. Money advanced for expenses. Manager, 301 Caxon Hill, Chicago. MT. ZION BAPTIST—SAYLOR. Services will be conducted by the pastor on Sunday. Preaching at 11:00 a.m. M. theme, "What Christ did for us" Communion services at 3:00 P. M. Preaching at 7:30 P. M. Theme "What We Ought to do". W. T. NICKERSON, Pastor. Subscribe for the Bystander. 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 $23.20; tickets may be extended until Nov. 3d return- ing. Special sleeper will leave via this line, and Pennsylvania line Oct. 2d for Washington. Splendid opportunity to visit the National Capitol, and the cast For all information, ticket, etc., call at city ticket office 410 Walnut street. Wednesday evening October 1st, occurred the marriage of Miss Maple Morton and Mr. Christopher Phleps. The bride one of Des Molnes favorite young ladies was dressed in a pretty shade of gray foliage cloth with very elaborate trimming and carriedbridal roses. The groom a very bright young man is employed at Geo. A. Miller's office. The bridesmaid a sister Miss Alice was dressed in white mull over blue silk and carried a shower bouquet of roses, Mr. Lowell Douglass acted as best man. The ring ceremony was performed by the father of the groom Rev Phleps. A three course lunch was served by Messrs Carr and Graves. The Bystander with their many friends wish them a long and happy Life. They received many valuable and useful presents. --- EDITORIALS. The turning of the silver Democrats to gold Democrats leaves Bryan and "Pitchfork" Tillman almost alone. The Iowa Democrats marched up the hill and then marched down again. Where is the saving power of their 16 to 1? Horace Boise has become the Moses of his party. He advises them to forsake all that they once believed in, that they might catch a few votes. Such is the principles of Democratic leaders. --- J. P. Reese, the Democratic candidate for Congress, down in the Sixth District, was nominated because it was thought he would be able to catch the miners vote. No republican miner will vote for a free silverite and a socialist. The voters of this country have said in every election since 1896 that they would except free silver. The voters in the Sixth will have to meet and defeat the same issue this fall. Iowa should never be represented in Congress by a free silverite. The second operation on the president's leg convinced the public that it was more serious than first reported. Horace Boise will try to get into Congress by making affidavits of his honesty. Was he sincere in support of the Kansas City platform—he doubtless thinks a few affidavits will straighten things. It does not often happen that a man goes as far back and sit down, as did Col. Henderson without being requested. A DISTINGUISHED VISITOR HERE. Dr. H. T. Johnson of Philadelphia, Pa., was here last week, enroute from the Iowa A. M. E. annual conference to the Missouri conference in Moberly. The doctor is one of the great scholars of our race. He is editor of the Christian Recorder, the oldest colored journal in the world. He was the guest of Rev. H. S. Graves. He preached at the A. M. E. church Monday evening to a good sized house. It was a plain, good practical sermon, filled with good thoughts, plain facts and truths. We wished that more did not come out; of course the threatening weather prevented many from coming. Mrs. Catherine D. Tillman, a poetess, recited one of her poems to the delight of all. Dr. Johnson was much impressed with our city and especially the Bystander office, which he thought was a nice office and a good plant. BYRD MOORE... Bicycle Repairing Renting-Tires & Sundries. Palmiers Retired Count Hamong, better known in the Count of Cheiro, the palmiest, has retired from the business a millionaire, writes a Paris correspondent. The only known man to make a million telling fortunes has bought a chateau in the champagne country, where he has gone to cultivating vines. COLOR LINE IN ODD FELLOWS. While in session in our city they seek to make sure no colored persons be admitted. On last week just before the Sovereign Grand lodge I. O. O. F. adjourned its annual session repealed that amendment to the constitution of the order admitting to membership persons of mixed white and Indian blood. The vote was 146 to 36 in favor of revoking the power conferred on Grand lodges by a constitutional amendment adopted in 1901 to admit persons of mixed blood. The grand representatives from Indian Territory pleaded with the Sovereign Grand lodge not to take this action, but vainly. The new law does not effect those of mixed blood who already are members of the order. The secret of the repeal of the mixed blood amendment was the fear entertained by the members of the order, especially those representing southern jurisdictions, that this was the opening wedge which might eventually open the doors of the lodge to the Negro. This had been the law of the order since its institution in this country, eighty-three years ago, until last year at Indianapolis. A grand representative from Indian Territory, who was a magnificent man and then whom a better Odd Fellow never lived, secured the adoption of an amendment permitting Grand lodges to admit to the order in their jurisdictions persons of mixed white and Indian blood. He himself, he stated, had discovered that he possessed one-sixteenth Indian blood. He did not discover this fact until he was a grand master of an Indian Territory lodge. On account of his splendid manhood the Sovereign Grand lodge adopted the amendment referred to. MIGHT BE ABUSED. This year, after the personal influence exerted by this Indian Territory representative had passed away, the lodge decided to reconsider its action and close the doors to all except those who are of full white blood, thus excluding the possibility of future legislation to broaden the exception, and which might eventually lead to the admission of colored people. The distinction between the English or Manchester Uuity lodge of Odd Fellows and the American offshoot of that order is one relating to the qualification of members with reference to color. English lodges of Odd Fellowship admit colored people American do not. This, it is supposed, is one of the reasons why the order is so strong in the southern states. It is a shame that secret society should take such a backward step. The time will come when the lodge will regret this action as much so as old Judge Tany did his decision, or as the South today regrets their stigmy of slavery. If Odd Fellowism is that narrow and shallow then away with it. TAKES STRONG GROUNDS In his address of Wednesday to the Illinois' soldiers and sailors, at their reunion at Carbondale, Gov. Yates took strong grounds on their race war, which has been carried on for some time at Eldora, Ill. He declares that he will protect any and all of its citizens so long as he is Governor, from any organized band of Kuklux who will attempt to drive out or interfere with any one. We have called the public's attention to the fact that a certain organization among the low class of people have been trying to drive the colored people from their homes, and the authorities have failed to lend any protection to these people. The Governor has been appealed to and he now declares that he will protect the humblest citizens, even though he may be a colored man, and should any of his soldiers in the discharge of their duties kill any of these outlaws, he will see that they are not punished, and he will put strong arms of the Illinois military there and they shall remain until the lives and safety of the people is again established and peace reigns. We are glad Governor Yates sees his duty and has the moral courage to enforce the law of his state. Mother Jones, whom the democratic party has engage in the Sixth district to make campaign speeches and win voters to their party, is certainly doing more harm than good. The time has past when any one can work upon the prejudice of the thinking people of this country and not upon facts. Among some of the statements she makes is, if we were in power we would controle the mines, the railroads, the telephones, and the telegraph and the working people would only have to work four hours a day and receive $10.00 per day. Such talk as this is only to create dissention, and is not a solution to any problem that is confronting the american people to day. The time has long since passed when anyone can prejudice the people against any party without showing facts and reasons. It is not reasonable, or will any fair minded person accept the theory that an ordinary man can earn and will receive $10.00 per day for four hours work. A WORD TO OUR SUBSCRIBERS For the past three months we have been calling, soliciting, urging and even pounding at our subscribers that are away back in their dues to the Bystander to pay up. In some places and cities we have received their remittance, but others have paid nothing and will not answer. We even malled a card in which they could pay up their dues in the small amount of only 500, and yet no respond. What do you mean? Do you mean to be dishonest and not pay your debts? Or do you mean to beat us? This means all of those who have received notices and have not answered them. In our city, Das Mo尔斯 we have just put our collector out and the same old story, "call again," "Oh I don't know when I can pay" or "I will call at the office sometime," Why can't you be as honest with the Bystander bill as you are with any other bills. Why not pay us as us as you do white newspapers. ALBIA NOTES The Massen gave a social at their half Saturday evening. Miss Eilea Brown and her friend from Clarinda are visiting Mrs. T. Parker for a short time. Rev. Ed G. Jackson has been here the past week straightening up his business before leaving for is new appointment. A number of strangers from surrounding places were in town Saturday. Rev. Ferribee, our newly appointed minister held his first services here Sunday. CLINTON ITEMS. Edward Moreland, at one time a resident of this city, but for the past two years has made his home in Daveuport, visited in Clinton last week. Rev. W. A. Searcy has been re-appointed pastor of Bethel A. M. E. church of this city for the ensuing year. Rev. P. C. Cooper of Spainfield, Ill. is in the city his week in attendance at the funeral of his brother, the late Frank Cooper. MARRID—Miss Mary Moreland and Holland William, well known residents of this city, were married at the home of the latter Saturday evening. They will continue to resice in Clinton. Messrs. B. F. Cooper of Buxton and Jas. W. Cooper of Morrison spent the past week in this city, caled here on the account of the death of their father, Frank Cooper. DIEH—At his home, 322 Eleventh Ave. at 7:05 o'clock Sunday evening, occurred the death of Frank Cooper. The deceased had been ill for several month past with heart trouble, caused by a paralytic stroke, which he suffered several months ago. Erank Cooper was born February 15, 1833, in Frankfort, Ky. Age at time of death 69 years, 7 months and 13 days. He was united in marriage in 1853 to Miss Elizabeth Brown, of Palmyra, Mo., and to them eight children were born four boys and four girls—Jas. William Cooper of Morrison, Ill.; B. F. Cooper, of Buxton, Ia., Chas. E. Cooper of Cleveland, Ohio and Lewis Cooper of Virginia, Anna B. Cooper at home is the only daughter living. He is survived by his wife and two brothers, Rev. P. C. Cooper Presiding Elder of the A. M. E. conference in Illinois, and Chas Cooper in La Grange Mo. He was a faithful member of Bethel A. M. E. church and had served in an official capacity for a number of years. No.17. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mice Myra McCracken is in Keokuk this week, the guest at the Kellas' home. Mr. David Fidler is visiting the street fair at Keokut. Clay Reed was a Burlington visitor this week. Mr. C. S. McCracken went to Keokuk Thursday. Mr. O. Folks of Burlington was in the city Sunday. Miss Louse Mason returned to Evanston, Ill, this week. Miss Myra Carter has gone to Ottumwa to spend a few days. Miss Carrie McCracken was on the sick list last week. Word has been received in the city that Wm. Rice has been seriously hurt in a wreck out west. Mr. Rice is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. John Smith. The I K. S. club will meet with Miss Marie Nunley the next time. Beatrice Anderson is on the sick list this week. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Rev. J. D. Chavis D. D. President of Bennett College Greensboro. N. C. gave an excellent lecture before a large audience at the M. E. church last Saturday evening which was higher enjoyed. Rev. Munro of Philadelphia prescheduled an able sermon at the M. E. church Wednesday evening. Gee Young of D. S. Moines was in the city Saturday on business. Mrs. I. L. Brown and baby Ruth left for Codar Rapids Monday for a few weeks visit with relatives. Rev. Nickerson preached to large congregation Sunday. Rev. J. D. Chavis, D. P. President of Bennett College, Greensboro, N. C. is traveling to visit the various conferences in the North west in the interest of the Freedman's Aid and Southern Education Society of the M. E. church. Addresses are received with much enthusiasm and are called very instructive to the vast audiences. Born and reared in the South and educated in the schools of the society he now represents of which he was a student for eight years in the college of which he is a president. He is a classical graduate from Clark University and from Theology at Gamman Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Ga., and about 35 years old. Bennett College is among the best small colleges of the Freedman's Aid Schools having about 300 students. VERY LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA. Beginning October 1, next, the Iowa Central Mailway 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 $5.50 from Marshalltown. Through to California in less than four days. The low rate is effective during September and October. For information as to the ticket rates and berth reservations, apply to nearest Iowa Central Ticket Agent or address. A. B. COTTS. G. P. & S. A. Minneapolis. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The city in the past week has been visited by a large number of Yanktonicans taking in the Carnival. Misses Lamb of S. D. came down last week to visit Mrs Newton Williams and sight seeing. Miss Rhea Dodd of St. Paul, Minn. returned home last week. Mrs. Joseph Baker "was conveyed to the St. Joseph hospital Tuesday in a critical condition. Miss Salone Smith of Yankton, S. D. is the guest of Mrs. Chas. Baker. Miss Lettie Mitchell is in the city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. B. Crawford. Mrs. W. H. Speese wife of Rev. W. H. Speese former pastor of the A. M. E. church has been seriously ill but is some better. The ladies met at Mrs. Harry Darr's residence last week to organize on Art Club, we hope it will be a success. Subscribers, why not up your subscription a few more-mouths and another year will face you. Miss Victoria Williams left for her home at Topeka Kansas last week. Trophid Killing British Soldier. During the first three months of this year there were, among the British troops in South Africa, 6,238 cases of typhoid fever, 1,060 of which proved fatal. OTTUMWA NEWS. Rev. R. Clemins and Rev. and Mrs. Peterson were visitors here the past week. Wallaeje Jones of Kirkville, Mo, has come back to try life in the city again. Mrs. Gooth is suffering with a badly crushed finger. Rev. M. L. Gordon is beginning the work of this conference years very dill, igently. The members with the help and good judgement of their pastor are plastering the upper story of the church. Arthur Henderson of Des Moines is an Ottawa visitor this week. A number of our people enjoyed the excursion to St. Louis last Friday night. Mrs. Coole left Monday for a short visit with her mother in Auxvilles. Mo. 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Martin Climton....seseceseseee creeds Ae Bush Davemport......--+--Miss Flay McGaw Ft. Mudlson.....Mra. J. D. Underwood Keokule............Miss Artisha Fields ‘MA Plessant....... .Miss Tona Mason Museatine.............Florence White Marshalltown. ..........-H. C. Walker Muebskinock.......Mra. Pear! Thomas Onesola.......,.-.....Mra. G. 1. Wade Dekaloces.....-Misa Lirsie Blackbura, Dttemwa...... Miss Florence Downey Rock Ialand.........Mrs.C. J. Toliver our City.......-.--.-Miaa Etta Grant Those having rews items please re- ‘Sed ib the correspondents. ¢ WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Y OXONIZED OX MARROW 9 mopmermraan te eat ese ina Parenrs BE rrace mance, ; ene geese eager ec ree Scientific American. Abeeetiieemc ss: Yoores serge one dames MUSH & Co.36~-n How York a sae i ih THE LATEST | HAS ADYANTASES CONTAINED 1H NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE, Saeeemtsoemts I Ea AEC bey ent e's open Si tuepaarts neg ae ee on ae EkGaee Bee os REL ger dee ow sot ane en ‘WHEELER & WILSON MFG, CO, 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. + CHICAGO, ILL, vocal Office, 312 Locust St. Des Moines Arey Captain Dies of Poison. ‘Manila, Oct. 2—Frederick C. Jack- oe, capinin and ansisthat surgeon of {Se Untied inten army, te Send: of pps scteoseg Ths chee Salles ure not knows. Captain Jock seats howe was Chambes, 0 8 ae as tne _ Matic, Ook 1—~Kieg Otte of to Seas Ss Noe to pak to toes tome ~—-HAWKEYEDOM What Has Been Going on During the Past Week. OIPSOMANIACS ARE NUMEROUS I ere ‘Overfowing, and It May Me Neceniary te Provide Depariments nt Other Insti seen ‘Des Moines, Oct. 3—The board of control is seriously considering the question of establishing a second de- partment for Inebriates Jn another ‘one of the state hospitals. At the present rate of Increaso of inebriates, the department at the Mt. Pleasant hospital will soon be filled. Judge Robinson said yesterday, /f the number ‘of patients committed to the Inebriate denartment continued to grow as it ‘nas been. that it would be necessary to establish departments in all the hospitals and that all of them would be filled by the time the legislature ‘meets a year from next winter. ‘The board has réceived the report for Mt. Pleasant for September. Sep- tember 30 there were eighty-five" pa- tents belns treated there under the new dipsomaniac law. ‘The depart- ment for Inebriates was opened. the middle of July. In July ten patients were received, In August. thirty-six. and in September forty-four. a total of ninety. Discharges, deaths and es: apes have cut down the total to eighty five. An examination of the re- Ports on the Insane population at Mr. Pleasant shows that in the whole month of July twenty-seven vatients Were admitted, in August, nine. and in September sixteen. In September ten fnsane patients were admitteg! to Cher- okee. The reports on Independence and Clarinda hospitals have not been received, but the board {s convinced the number Is as large as the total number of insane admitted to the four state hospitals. What to do with the inebriates become a quandary and the board is at a loss to know to what lengths the new law Is golng to com- pel'it to go fn the way of providing room for the dipsomaniacs. HENDERSHOTT TELLS STORY. Claims Was In Fear of Man Killed in ‘heii ee ans - Regs, Oe ee esting part of the proceedings of the Hendershott murder trial was the ap- pearance of the prisoner on the stand to teatify in his own behalf. He told the story of the crime as he remem- dered it. He is an inteligent fellow and made a good witness. He claimed Dr. Trent was brutal to the other pris- oners and that ne was in fear of him. He said Trent bad been talking of a scheme to murder the jailor. He fear- ed him tecause he had mesmeric pow- ers. On the day of the murder Trent carried out the sentence of the “Kan- garoo court” in an unusually rough manner, striking bim on his breast with a harness strap with a buckle on It He felt dizzy and weak. He pro- ured a razor and when an opportunity came he cut Treat’s throat. He de clares he did not want to kill Trent, but was impelled to do so by a morbid fear of him., Photographs were intro- duced to shéw Hendershott before the murder and afterwards. The first plc- ture shows him as an intelligent look- {ng young man, the other as a half crazed person STUDENTS IN BLOODY FIGHT. Merle Call, a Sophomore at lowa City ‘Hana Uae Biel See Cs Sek eae: BI ORY class fight ‘lasting four hours, In which heads were brufsed and bleed- ing, clothes were torn from the bodies ot those engaged and one student, Merle Call, a sophomore. lay help: less with a broken leg, the freshman class won a decided victory yestor- Gay, capping all climaxes by the cap- ture of a tropby (a dummy baby and bottle hung to a tree) by sliding along telegraph wires forty feet from the ground. Call was defending the tree fa which reposed the object of the battle, He was attacked by a doze freshmen and thrown to the pavement. In falling, his right leg Snapped just above the ankle. He fs a nephew of Prof. Leona Call of the chair of Greek in the university. FIENDS AT KNOXVILLE. Three Tramps Discovered Woman Alone In Farm House. Knoxville Oct. 1—Word has reach- ed this city that tramps terrorized a young Woman at the home of John Shirly, ‘They demanded something to eat of Miss Augustine, the only oc- cupant of the dwelling” It was dark and she was terrified. She refused and they pointed a gun at her and compelled her to, cook a meal. Af ter the tramps had eaten and forced her to do their bidding, they told the woman that they would return in three hours and if she gave the alarm they would kill her. Upon the retura of Mr. Shirly the young woman was found on the floor In a state of col- laps. A posse was organized but tho miscreants had made their escape. The community is greatly wrought up over the affair. MITCHELL MAKES CHARGES. Proof That Operators Are Trying to Pansenk. Disordes,. Des Moines. Oct. 3.—The following colegram was sent by President Sie GIG the three amthracta datiets: Iathere bas been nice ta my hands indioputeuie evidence of an" ation onto part of operniors to create dix Sori antont our non Ebelishsvenkine faemoere tough tie “clreulaion ot memes conttuing malicious bal Redlerdiy attacks upen the officers of tho ergsoleadion, and by an efort to Srousct race, prejullcen. “There ‘le Sitars wil be printed fn all the fo. Sign languages and will bo ezned by 2 erstn designating himeet "A Friend’ tmmedately tity all dle fret and focal officers to bn on tel fasta: fee especially important tha saercon Englak apeaving brothers br fnformed of this conspiracy MAGON CITY FIRE COSTLY. Mason Clty, Sept. 20—Fire_ broke out at 7 otlock in the Kirkland fata, fnew {ouratory apartaent. bulldog fost near completion. which twenty Soe tumilion were. to have occupled oa November 1. The buliding cand th o ony, Wack adjacent, the Bis femdom by. Fi ove dettores by he, che ety Bree periment sonioes tale, why eae oie fein 1h oc ‘GIRDBALL'S ACCEPTANCE. pone rast ot Republican’ Policy Defines. by. Jude Clarion, Oct, 2—Judge B. P. Bird all, republic nominee for congress today sent to the chairman of the commitiee of acceptance, his letCor of ‘acceptance of the nomination. In this he elabdrates somewhat on the plat- form. He declares that the republl. can party of iowa Is now on trial be fore the nation sitting as an impartia} Jury and the battle ts to be waged chiefly In the Third district. He saya St ts useless to imagine, futile to hope, that any one man can be greater thap his party and accomplish great results in opposition to its principles and policies. After declaring that the re ‘publican party is firmly committed fo the principles of protection to ‘American. labor and throughout sts history has been a friend and champ fon, he adds: “phe. republican party of Iowa does not propose to abate one jot or tittle of its faith tn the essential principles or politics of protection. It does. be- Tieve that the question of rates Is a practical one to be governed by the Conditions of time and production and that nothing eacred attaches to a mere table or rates, which should be re Adjusted to meet the change in condk tions as they arise. “Monopolies are boro, not of the protective polley of the republican party, Dut of the greed and selasbness of. men. “Trusts exist in countries where trade Is absoutely free, as well as {0 this country, where the policy of pro tection prevails, as witness in Britain, where hundreds of combications with millions of capital are in existence. But monopolies, wherever found, are a common enemy ot all. The republi an party believes in the greatest good to the greatest number. and iil not permit the polley of protection to be- come & sbleld for the greed and avarice of man, whether In the form of trusts, Individials, joint stock or corporate existenceguor a shelter beneath which Gesigning’ corporations shall be able to oppress the people of this country. “Towa republicanism Is born of our young and energetic civilization that Brooks not self-pollution, that finds its prototype in our. illustrious president and. in our distinguished governor. Honestly Interpreted there is. 10 heresy Jn the Towa idea, but, op the contrary, itis the assertion of con- Selous manhood, of the determination that the republican party sball ba maintained and continued as it bas been heretofore, the champion of all the people in every avenue of life. With every line of the platform of the repubiiean party. of Towa, in this re: spect, as io all others, 1 am fn full and happy accord, "accept the nomination you have tendered me with the firm confidence that the republicans of this district will maintain these principles as es: sential not only to our preservation as a party, but to that young and ener- getic civilization of which we are ap eraaal task” CHARLES HOLADA ON STAND. ‘Accuses Mra. Gallaugher of Plotting tS laa Towa City, Oct. 2—Charles Holada yesterday testified that Mrs. Gallaugh- er plotted with him to kill her hus- band after the unlawful relations be- tween Holada and the woman began and had continued for several months, ‘They planned, Holada said, to poison him with cyanide potassium, the wo- man to administer the dose. Other plans, witness testified, were to kill him in the woods with an ax and leave im ag though a tree had fallen on his body; to bit him in the head with an ax in the barn or throw him under the horses, or perhaps Holada should shoot him while out hunting birds as if by accident. Holada swore that the plans were made by the woman except the one as to the killing in the darn, Holada testified that the wo- man quarreled with her busband be- cause of the latter's discovery of her night meeting with Holada in the barn three days before the meeting. Towa City. Oct. 3—In the cross ex- amination Holada was forced to reluct- antly admit that when he came to the Gallaugher home, a stranger, and was taken into the home of the benefactor whom he so grievously wronged. be vas a fugitive from justice, having fled from Ainsworth, Washington coum ty. under an assumed name. in orden to escape prosecution on a charge of seduction, though he was already a married man, But he persisted that he was not to blame for the relation} between himself and Mrs. Gallaugher, and that she fairly forced her affec, tions upon him. Mrs, Galiaueher was seen to curl her ip in scorn, at this statement. Holada admitted he wag in Gallaugher's yard the night’ of tha murier, Dut denfed that he entered the house, He claimed to have fled an hour before the crime. One witness testified that he saw Mrs. Gallaughey and Holada together on the farm two days preceding the murder. Mrs. Gal, Imugher bad denied before the caro, ner's jury that she had met Holada that day.. The state has rested its case, The general belief here is that the woman will escape and that Hol. ada has doomed himself by hls ad oe ee Largest Bridge in West to be Built at Once. Fort Dodge, Oct. —Lueal oflcials who have charge of the erection of The Des ‘Moines river viaduct, which trill not oly ‘he one ofthe’ largest Tallroad. brldges in the. west, but a oct important step In the buliding of the ‘Great Western's extension to Gmaba: aay that they expect to begin fhe ‘erection of steel on the big struc tie wext week. From that time. work ‘wil be rushed with the utmost speed with the end. in. view of completing the: vieduet in" ninety “dayn. ” More than a third of the steel required for the’ bridge fs. already on the grovnd and much more is‘on the way here. Briage Engineer H.C. Kieth eave the Sulytseason why the work has net.al feady begun Ts (hat some of the mills fave erred in thelr shipments, send: Ing parts of the steel not required for ine beginning of the work and failing tovsend the necessary material. Tht falter, however, bas, been remedied nd work Te austired of beginning nes! week, George Hakew of Shenandoah, 15 yeare olf, was fnstantly killed by bit Teyearold companion, Clyde Vickers. ‘hey were playing burglar, and. io make the play. more reallatle. wore Shing an Old rifle that was not nap. Donel to be. joaded, It wan in some manner discharged and the young | man was instantly killed. ' ‘While engaged about the engine in Lehman got his arm fast Jn 0 belt and | uae araped ine’ 0 i seatt of \sittan tar attest Say” Laas wreaking the nook } Pa Pe Saree Devree Om Ot THREE RAILROADS, INDICTED, Charge of Conspiracy Brought Againet ‘Lines Reaching Watertoo. Waterloo, Oct, 2—tndletments were found by the grand fury. yesterday against the Chicaco, Rock Island & Pacific, the Chicago Great Western and the Tlinols Centra! rallroads on the charge of coupiracy The cases are brought fo test the new demurrage roles which the com panes. have jotntiy had in force tn Towa since August 1. and It te claimed that under the state law which for bids corporations 10 combine for the Purpose ‘of xing the price of ‘com fholities the ralivaya canbe eld Tiable. On August 1 the railways put Ja force {a Waterico, as elsewhere in the ate, arate. oy whlch. shippers were to charged $1 per day for each Jay in excess of fercy-cight hours that loaded car was held frow the com pany. ‘Much complaint bas been heard from the heaviest shippers a3 to the. tn justice of the ruling and the matter tras brought to the attention of the Frand jury last wock of complaint of E'Mernil: tember and: coal dealers of Cedar Fails. "A charge of $5 for the holding of a car Beyond the forty-cight hours’ limit was mace against. this firm. ‘The system of charging for cars detained is patterned after ine Ilinois car service rules. The question Is one of wide interest aga the decision will have effect not oa'y in iowa, bet fn other states where the demurrage 83% tem is in force. IMPLEMENT HOUSE TO WALL. cial Straits, Des Moines, October 1—Upon ap. plication of some half dozen credt tors of the Rhoades-Carmen Bugsy company of Marshalltown, —Judgo Smith McPherson of the federal corut appointed L. B, Goodrich of Marshall: town receiver to take charge of the business and corduct it until such time as the trunces in bankruptcy, providing the company is s0 adjudi ated, shall appoint a trustee. A pe tition’ in involuntary. bankruptcy was filed together with the application and Judge ‘McPherson ‘has orderea that the matter sball be tried immediately before Referee Ethridge. The following creditors, are repre: sented jointly im the petition for a Tecelver’ in bankruptcy: Valentine & Co, Kelley Maus” & Co., Hayes, Pump’ & Planter Co., George Hi. ‘Thompson, assignee of the claims. of the Westera Roofing and Supply Co. it 1s alleged that Rhoades-Carmen made an assignment for the benef of thelr creditors, Sept. 19, 1902; that in that ‘assignment certain _prefer- ences were made extending to cer fain creditors, indirect. violation of the United States bankruptcy #ct No order of court has been Issued from ‘the Marshalltown courts) and it Is ‘claimed, unless & recelver or someone is appointed to take charge of the Dusiness, it ‘will suffer’ materi) damage. MRS, HUNT CONFESSES GUILT. Given One Year in Prison for At Giuiica Abheali: Atlantic, Oct. 3.—Mrs. Mollie E. Hunt, charged with an attempt to Kill, Ras been sentenced to one year's Imprisonment in the Anamosa peni- tentlary. The sentence was the re sult of an agreement which was made dy her attorney and the county attor- ney, ‘The crime for which Mrs. Hunt ‘Was sentenced was the shooting of A. H. Goodspeed in this city last July. ‘The deed was prompted by a desire for revenge which was actuated by Jealousy of Goodspeed'’s attentions to another woman. She fired five shots, two of them going wide of tielr mark, and three taking effect, fnfleting scalp wounds. Mrs. Hunt once since her arrest tried to commit sulcide, but was saved by a hard Sght on the part of her physicians. She bas a husband, from whom she is divorced, and four children, all of whom are grown. Goodspeed 1s a widower. DAYLIGHT ROBBERY. Sioux City Saloon in Stock Yards Dis. ‘trict Touched for $1,000. Sioux City, Oct. 23.—The saloon of Andy Looney im the stock vards @lstrict was daringly robbed in broad Gaslight about noon yesterday and $1,000 was taken from the till. ‘The money had been placed in the drawer to cash checks for the employes of the Armour Packing company. The rob. vers during the preceding night had sawed a hole trough the side of the building leading directly .o .1¢ money drawer. They had covered it vith an Elk’s fair banner and had piled beer Kegs in such a way as to obstruct the view from the street, not twenty feet away. Shortly before noon somebody Feached a hand through the opening, cut out the bottom of tho drawer. took the money and made a success: ful getaway. Philip Zite. a porter who sleeps in the place at night, 1s be- Ing held for investigation. No other NE oe tee cree BURGLARS AT CHARITON. Officers There Have Tried To Keep it Secret Chariton, October, 1—It has leak- ed out. although officers sought to Keep the affair secret, that A. E. Dent's big general store at Chariton had been. entered by burglars and leisurely looted of everything of value that was portable, The extent of tho loss 1a not known but it 1s expected to exceed possibly $2.000, ‘The man- ner in which the plunder could have been so successfully disposed of Is a mystery. ‘The burglars are believ- ed to be headed for Des Moines and fan effort will be made by a posse to intercept them. RESERVES FALL OFF. Condition of National Banks in lowe ‘Outside of Des Moines. Washington, Oct 2—The abstract of the condition of the national banks of Iowa, exclusive of Des Moines, at the close of business September 15 a8 reported to the comptroller of the cur- rency shows the average reserve held ‘at 15.84 per cent as against 16.21 per cent on July 16; loans and discounts Inerease from $67,197,354 to $68,419. 390; gold coin decrease from $1,938,218 ‘to $1,931,767; total specie from $3. 526,660 to $3,287,605; lawful moncy re- serve trom $5,311,040 to $4.929.199; in dividual deposits’ trom $65,255,780 te 363,716,738. acta ememage craters ca | Creston, Oct. 1—The: employes. of the Burlington freight house of this plac gome time since joined In a pe- tition to the headquarters for an fa: erease in thelr pay and recelved word oat their request had been granted ‘and would take effect October 4. The Increase {s aa follows: Truckmes who bare been seceving $126 per day Wil Talaed 00 91.40; ‘clergy who Bare been recctving Sis sill be aa Vance to $140. The checkers and Wil! be aavanced from 61.15 to 7567 fay ana tureian wil be a ‘Stom $4G to a pet month. PRESIDENT AND THE GOAL STRIKE Conference Held at White House to Consider the Situation. SUMMONS OAL OPERATORS ian Mimfeat Cotigaainsion, /_ Washington, ‘Oct. 1—The president ‘sestorday took the loitiative steps to ascertain what, 1f anything, could be done by federal authority 20 settle the coal strike. ‘The result. was rather general. expression of opinion by the Advisors of the president who were parties to yesterday's conterewe to the effect thet the’ federal laws and constitution ald. not iford means of ‘ederat Interference to end the strike, ‘Dut ‘auother ‘conference will beheld today and the presicent will'do\all be can properiy” and” egal to bring Sbout settlement. ‘At the temporary white hotse conference was, held with three eat: pet officers, Attorney General Kao, Secretary Moody and Portmaster Gea: eral Payne. Governor Crane of Mas. Scchusetts also” was present. ‘These Zeatlemen met with President Roose: fet ret and after he. subfect had ‘been ‘considered. for some time they adjourned to another room, and con- ferred together for an hour. They all Feturned fater ia the day and held an- ther conference with the president and the strike situation was discussed furtwer. President Rooserelt In deeply con- cerned over the situation. The apy. proach of ‘winter with a. coal famine Tnmiueat and the distress and. suffer: ing that must ensue unless coal be- Comes avallabie presents a. situation ‘which be thinks ahoald. receive. the Attention. of the "administration, if there is anything that can be done by fhe government Many appeals have been made to bim and many sugges- Hons have Deon recelved by. hm and {twas with a view to. astertaining ‘Nhat power ihe federal authority could fvoke that caused the conference ta Somneia, ‘Des ifolnes, Oct. 1A. special to the Register and. Leader trom. Wash Inston saye:_ ‘President Roosevelt has alted for weeks hoping for a favor: Able turn to the coal atrike, but will alt no longer. Tam informed upon Bien authority that the admiotstration | Row propenes to go to the limit In fore Ing a settlement. Tt la Understood that mich was determined at the. conte: ence today. ‘The frst proposition ts Ghat Secretary Root, who ln. ta New York. put the matter at 3.'P. Morgen stralggt. Mr. Morgan will be plainly {old that Unless. the altuatlon is. re lieved at once an extra session of con- ress will be called and an effort made o'see what power lies” In the lave Taking function ot the goveramment. President Roosevelt does not propose iat himself or the dominant party Shall be subject to censure for failure: {o'exereiae the utmost. power of the legislative and executive Branches. of the goveroment to avert” the rials which cold weather woula precipitate. ‘Washington, Oct. 2-—The following telegrams ‘wete made made pubite at the white house yesterday” afternoon, tnd are the resulis of the conferences Heuween ‘President Rootevelt and. the members of his cabinet which were Held Tuesday and Wednesday: "| “White House, Washington, Oct. 2 1902—George F. Baer, President of the Reading Railroad System, Phila deiphiay We Truesdale, Presigent Delaware, i.ackawanna and Western Railroad, 20 Exchange, street, New York: B: B. Thomas, Chairman of the Board, Erie Railroal’ company, 21 Courttand Street, New York: "Thomas B. Fowler, President New York, On: {aso and. Western Raliroad Company, Philadelphia: BR. 3, Oliphant, Prest dent’ Delaware and Hudson, | New York: John Markle, 527: West ‘Thirty. Fourth’ Street, New Yorks 1 should really like to seo You on Friday next, Setober 3, a0 11 a. m. here in Wash: fogton, in'rezara to the felare of the coal gupniy, which han become a nat fer of vital coacern to the whole ne tone T have sent a similar dispatch to tir, Jobe Mitchell, President of the United Mine Workers of America — Theodose: Roosevelt "Whice House, Washington, Oct, 2, a202-—Jonn Mitchel, United Mine Workers of America, Wilkesbarre, Pa. [should greatly ike to. seo You on Friday next, October 3, at it a. my ero in Washington, 1 regard to the failure of the coal supply, which has Become a matter of vital’ concerto the whole nation. T have eent a simi Jar dispateh to the presidents of the anthracite, ccal companies.—‘Theodore Koosevelt.” LEAVES ALL TO HIS WIDOW. Will of M. Zola Found—Mme. Zola’e 3 Gilet, Paris, Oct. 3—The will of Emile Zola was found, as Indieaved by Mme Zola, in bis bedroom, the seals of ‘wivch were broken inorder to obtain the document, ‘The Toom was imme Gistely sealed up. sgato, "The will twas not openee nti a late Hour last trening an its contents nave not been made public. Its" understood, how ever, that Zola lett everything to his Widow. He fet no literary testament and the wit contains no directions as to tne fuera Madame Zola was allowed to see the body of fer husband yesteraay. A large crowd assembled 12 front of the Touse, saluted ber respectfully as the ‘widov? alighted frrom’a carriage, a Fisted by ‘two doctors.” She was at tired in’ deep mourting and wan ov! ontiy very 'weale. Zola’ pubitebers and bis fotimate friends, Cuarpenter, Fasquclle and A. Dee Sfouling, tbe writes accompanied hor to. the’ mor Tuary ‘chamber. "When her husband’ features ‘wero uncovered Sime, Zola uewish wae heart tending, ‘She Anat Ty ewooned, San Francisco is a thlaty city. Tt has one saloon for every. tweaty:two grown male inhabitants, ‘Andrews Refuses increased. Galary, Lincola, ‘Neb, Oct. 3-Chancelor E, Benjamin. Andrews will remain at tie head of the University of Nebras Ka at bla: origlonl salary of $5,000 4 Year, Last stmmer: when Te was. 7e Sortea "Wisconsin ‘bad proflered, the Presidency at Madison to'Dr, Andrews, Eke" Nebraska ‘regents’ advanced Ms ‘ene levlerto'tne segente declining | regent dec {o.secept the Increase, giving a8 be featon is knowlege that econo J entry tho management te lt is estimated tint more than att Yaa pespta tn the care thas Beat CHILOREN ARE IGNORING LAW, Residents of Des Moines Business Die tein Ys ‘of mabe ‘Des Moines, Oct. 3—Ont of more than 800 children of school age tn the business districts..in Des Moines, 216 are out of school and indirectly violat. fng the compulsory education law. J.C. Byram, the newly appolnted truant officer, will make an effort to see every one of this number within the next tbirty day and notty ‘them to attend sBhool. ‘Thelr. parents. will also be notified and unless the prov! sions of the new statutes are ad hered to proceedings will be commenc. ed, When this 1s done it is expected @ ‘sult will be brought to test the validity of the ehactment, first ta the istrict and finally in the supreme court of lows. ‘Officer. Byram fs mecting with the same difficulty as that which confront ed the census enumerators though bis work ts simplified by reason of the ames and addresses the enumerators obtained of children required to at tend schor!, turned over to him. Owners of ‘factories, while they. do not" refuso the officer access to the employes, will furnish no information Felative to the boys and girls, thelr ames, ages, ete. ‘An soon as the officer has notified such children and’ thelr parents he will submit his report to the secre- lary of the school board. ‘The names will then be Flaced in the hands of Yarloua principals whose dutics tt will be to report from time to time attend: ance, ete. If at the beginning of the last Ywelve weeks of the term they fare not in attendance wholesale ar. rests will follow, The law provides that children under the age of 14 and over 5 shall attend school at least twelve weeks in the year. For that reason there is no way of getting at some of the violators until the begto- ning of this term. EMILE ZOLA DEAD. SUCCUMBS TO GASES FROM IM. PERFECT STOVE. |Madame Zola Was Made Very Sick put She Has Partially Recovered. Paris, Sept. 30.—Emile Zola, the novellst Who gained additionaé prom- inence in recent years because of his defense of the Jews and of former Captain Dreyfus, was found dead ta his Paris house’ yesterday morning. Asphsxiation from” the fumes of a stave In his room is given as the cause of death. M. Zola and bis wife retired at 10 o'clock Sunday night. Mme. Zola was Seriously ill when the room was broken into yesterday morning. At about noon she was removed to a privy Ate hospital, where she recovered con- Sciousness for a short time and was able briefly to explain to a magistrato what had happened. To the magistrate Mme. Zola ex. plained that she awoke early with a splitting headache. She awakened her husband aud asked bim to open a window. She saw uim rise and at tempt to move towards a window, but he staggered and fell to the floor un: conscious. Mme. Zola fainted at the Same moment and was, therefore un: able to give the alarm. It was reported here during the day that there was evidence of suicide in the death of M. Zola. Nothing has so far developed to substantiate this theory, and the statement made by Mine. Zola to the magistrate seems to disprove it. Zoia returned to his Paris home from his country house at Medan, and owing to a sudden spell of cold weather here he ordered the heating stove in his bedroom to be lighted. ‘The stove burned badty, but Zola and his wife retired at 10 o'clock Sunday night, and the servants, not hearing any-movement In the apartment In the ‘morning, entered the bedroom at 9:30 and found Madame Zola lyiag on the bed inanimate. Zola was Iying half out of bed, with bis head and shoul- ders on the floor and his legs on the ved. Doctors were summoned, but they failed to restore Zola to life. Af. ter prolonged efforts chey resuscitated Madame Zola. The rumor elreulated regarding Zola’s supposed suicide from poison ‘was based on the fact that ejections supposed to have come from bis stomach were found on the floor, put the doctors say they came from Zola's dog, which was also in the bet room and’ which didnot suffer from asphyxiation. Zola dined with a goo" ‘appetite Sunday evening, and” tho servants of the houschold ate of the same dishes. Nothing unusual was heard in the bedroom during the night: COAL STRIKE IN SOUTH. Strike of Miners at Birmingham Threatens to Spread. Birmingham, Ala., Oct. 3—Twenty- five hundred miners in the employ of the Temtiessee Coal, Tron and Railroad company. on orders from the executive beard of the United Mine Workers of America, district of Alabama, suspend: ed work yesterday. The suspension Is on account of the refusal of the operators to collect for the union the one dollar per week assc¢sment, made on all union miners for the benefit of the anthracite strikers in Pennsyl- vania, It is thought probable. that the Blue Creek and Blocton mines of the Tennessee company also will he involved If am adjustment Is not soon reached. About two weeks ago the Tennessee company declined to with: hold the assessment money {rom cer. tain miners at West Prait, who ob- jected to its payment, and 500 men at that mine were ordered out. Yester. day's suspension makes the total num! ber now out 2.060, PROTECTION FOR CUBA. Washington, Oct. 1.—United States Minister Squlers has” trausnifted to Secretary Hay, under date of Havana, September 16, the text of the. bil passed by the Cuban house of repre- tentatives requiring a. stipulation’ on all concessions granted by that. gov- eroment that 80 per cent of the lavor employed. shall Ye ‘Cuban, Te provides that “neither the stato, the province nor the municipality shall grant a concession or a fraur chise of any kind for the operation of 2 Dublic’ service. without. stipulating. as ‘an essential clause of the grant that the concessionary | enterprise, company and corporation must employ 80 percent Cuban laborers and ‘eur ployes.” Provision 1s made for the cancel lain ef copcensione where this pro vision Is violated. ‘Anti-Merger Sult Ends. Minneapolis, Minn,, Oct. 1_—Judge Amidon of the United States district court, in the antimerger sult of Peter Power against the Northern Tweife Rallway company, {which Camillo Weldenfeld of New York soug7t to in- tervene, decided to grant the Inter. vention. But he also’ djsmtasea both the ‘Ill and the bill tn, the intervention ute. ground that the Northern Securities company. should Rave been represented and. that Belther Power sor Weldanteld was {a & ‘demand the rellet tought pee eeees tes AWARD Braucme \m hed hese c ae ‘When you have a bad back, that's lame, weak or aching {eet Bard atrugele sometimes tc’ find ye) et and cure, bat it's a harder strep Hie “when the dancers beset you Gary alnoders 1 frequent wna ton Fetestion of the urioe wilt a the subsequent paing, annoyance fuflerig. There are many metian that relieve these conditoas, bat Want © romedy—a cure. Read jpn’ siatement; It tells of cure ie lasted: : Veteran Josiah Heller, piace ot rp. dense 206 South Walnst Bt. 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You see, if folks hear o° me spendin’ that much {ura gold brick Til bo able to get all Kinds o° credit.” ‘The frontdoor bell rdeg furiously. A head adorned with shaggy and ua: manageable whiskers was thrust out of the chamber window, and a voice that fitted the beard inquired, “Who fs 1t?” “Oh, is this Mr. Higgins?” came a shrill’ voice from the shade of tho doorway below. “Yes.” “Please come to No, 41 High street just as quick as you can, and bring your instr monts.” “E ain't no doctor—I'm a cat. penter, Dr. Higgins lives two doors below,” and the window was coming down ‘with a clam, when “Please, sit’ sald the little voice, "it's you we want. Pa and ma is shut up in tne, Collin bed, and we can’t get "em out.” A Catch In the Back. Grand View, lowa, Sept. 25th.— Airs Lydia Parker of this place says: “I was troubled with backache all the time for years. 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(Continued) Merrick would have been lost in amusement could be have seen his old and simple friend. Jones, great- hearted Jones, who broke the bank at Monte Carlo because of the deep detestation he felt toward the world- wide sin of gambling, which he hoped to stop through radical homeopathic treatment—Jones, who had appeared so utterly guileless and honest with Merrick, gave evidence of having some kind of affiliation with the French government. Stranger things than this have happened and Yankee detectives have ere now won fortune in foreign parts. The men who kept near Jones seemed both ready and willing to obey his slightest wish, whether it meant to watch over the booty he had forced the swollen bank to disband or to guard the president of the republic from evil designs—these men were like himself, members of the Paris secret police, accustomed to peril in all its guises, and only aching for a chance to strike the conspiracy a knockout blow between the eyes. Litters were not so bad, then, after all. If the royalists could gather quite a force in the endeavor to carry out their plans, the president was not wholly unprotected while he had these brave men to call upon. Jones was curiously affected while in the presence of the other. He could not account for his feeling at time, but as opportunity arose he cast a many a side glance at the president. The fact of the matter was that the first gentleman of France seemed to have such a happy faculty for disguising not only his face, but his voice as well, that Jones was puzzled to account for his identity. Why, an actor could hardly have done better. Billy, the distinguished gentleman who shone so brightly in the peculiar sphere where fortune had placed him might have also made a name in the annals of the stage, if his present effort were any criterion to his ability. Little guessed the majority of those good people who sauntered about the gardens, chatting of the remarkable scene so recently witnessed, and the uncertain future of Monte Carlo, that in their very mild stalked the elements of a sensation far more triggle than a mere run upon the bank, or connected with that memorable event. It is often so in real life. Peraps when Merrick learned the aew, if he ever did, he would comprehend certain things in connection with the run upon the heathen bank, and suspicions might well arise regarding the philanthropical motives in the past. But the time for dreaming and reflection was gone, while the hour for action had swung into line—Jones gave the president the benefit of his experience in such matters, and just as the two gentlemen who acted as a special body guard came up again, cycling him suspiciously the while, our good friend saw the curtain ring and the last act of the strange drama. CHAPTER XIV. Count Leon Sees a Great Light. Strange issues, issuing from a kettle just before it commences to boll, give warning that the conjuring of the overridden window has begun. So in the case of the Monte Carlo conspiracy, as the fated moment drow near when the plot of the eager royals approached the crisis, there was an uneasy movement that could be detected in certain circles, as though those who were connected with the grand game experienced a nervous electricity that always appears when the fate of a tremendous project is in suspense. Count Leon was like a grand marshal. It was the crisis of his life. Should success follow his masterstroke, he could count upon great honors under the new emperor of the French. What dream could be more extensive than this, covering as it did wealth, honor and love? The grand would have become "rattled" because of the multiplicity of the duties thrust upon them. Not so Villebole. His long life in African wilds, where dangers in the most astonishing and unexpected guise waylaid him at every turn, had embitteredly fitted this man for just such a situation. If he failed it would be through no fruit of his, but because forces of which he was in utter ignorance had entered the field. Such as 'Jones, for instance. How should the fiery Gaul imagine that this wonderful man, who carried the future of Monte Carlo in the hollow of his hc⁻¹, and had already twice broken the famous bank—how should he dream that this Joncs was anything but what he represented himself to be, a shrewd Yankee tourist in great luck. Count Leon believed he had the magazine in condition for exploding, the train well laid, and that the slow catch had already been ignited. The train would parallel stroke would paralize all fair France. When the news reached Paris that the president had been kidnapped and that a Duke of Orléans was already over the border at the head of an army, the old royal spirit that had been slumbering so long would burst from its confinement, and the whole country rise up to welcome its king. It happened before—it will some day come again, though not without civil war. Glancing around the scene of action the count saw that all seemed well. His men were within easy call, and near by the figure of President Carrot could be distinctly seen as he chatted with the two gentlemen aides who were so serve as his body guard. Connaught was leaning over wall with the mystical view of the harbor before her, and some one close by, speaking in soft, lover-like tones. The count's teeth made an ugly sound as he recognized Merrick—this man was forever crossing his path, and had done so since first they met in the Transvaal. Well knowing what he did, Villebole could well afford to laugh in a cynical fashion. new, being a reader of human nature, just how matters stood and that the girl loved Mark; but to a man of his calculating nature this did not stand out as a terrifying obstacle to the ultimate success of his suit. According to his way of thinking as a Frenchman, there were more ways than one to win a capricious woman's consent to marriage. Merrick may have apparently won the second heat, but there was another to decide the race—and Merrick was a doomed man, since he carried a secret upon his person that the count had sworn to possess. Let the lovers, therefore, bill and coinlet the opportunity remained—let them cast their eyes upon the beautiful and the harbor where the gleaning of衣铝 told of the numerous yachts at anchor—little dreamed, poor fools, deep in the intoxication of their fluttering love, that this night, ay, this very hour, perhaps, would see them prisoners on board the steam yacht that bore away the unhappy president of France, and that are the cruise ended the one would be a bride, the other a slave of some desert tribe. When it comes right down to schemes that are dark and dramatic the modern playwright need only consult the files of Parisian papers for tragedies that have actually occurred upon the sacred soil of France, where truth is always stranger than the wildness of fiction. Other nations are not in same class when a comparison is made. So that this anticipated coup, where by such mighty things were to be accomplished, was, after all, a very natural development, according to the light a Frenchman had. At a signal from the count the grand climax would be reached. Why did he hesitate? There was an exhilaration in the very thought that such power rested in his hands—he experienced the keenness of satisfaction in feeling that a peculiar combination of stances, leading up to this dramatic crisis, had for the moment made him the arbiter of a nation's destiny. Really, this thought was enough to puff an ordinary man up with more or less vanity, and Count Leon might be more likely to order to enjoy his triumph the more. While Villebois stood there, gnawing his military mustache in a force way, as he watched Merrick making love to Little Miss Millions, some one glided up to his side and purred in his ear. Turning, he was met by a low, silvery laugh. As he wished of Mon Carlo, the cavalrying Olgivitch, who tapped his arm with horn fan and betrayed merriment at sight of the ugly frown marking his brow. 'Ah, mon ami, why knit your brows because these turtle doves coe? You and I are old campaigners in the courts of love, and we know how fragile are these vows when circumstances go the wrong way. Before a fortnight she will be your bride, and perhaps monsieur will delign yield to my humble powers of fascination, if alas she is. She uttered this last sentence in such a peculiar tone that the count shrugged his shoulders. "You are always like Doubting Thomas, princess, skeptical, until the end has been accomplished. Even now, when the birds are in the trap and my finger is upon the key that will explode the mine, you breathe in my ear the word 'perhaps.'" "And you are so sanguine—things have gone as you wished in the desert; at least your determination has been able to whip them into line, so that you believe yourself next to invulnerable, forgetting that in France there are underground forces that overturn the best-aid plans—forces of which you never hear in the African wilderness." He looked her in the eye, conscious that she was not speaking simply in supposition that usually marks her class. Count Leon would have scorned to take advice from any ordinary woman, but the princess could not be placed in that category. Although he had not been one of her victims, still he admired her astonishing qualities, and did not deem it beneath him to discover what was on her mind. Men have ere now rejoiced to take advantage of bright thoughts conceived in the brain of the gentler sex, and which would never have appealed to their own superior understanding. "We are not in France, mamselle," he said, slowly. "Nevertheless the same conditions prevail, and you will admit the best part of the republic is here," indicating with a nod the figure of the president. "You have been studying the situation, princess—I know it when you speak of mysteries underground curiously," it is like you to needless alarm. It is well that you have decided to tell me your impression before I press the key that brings about the revolution. Once that has opened and I defy mortal man to close it. Now, in the name of our sacred cause, I adjure you to speak and tell me all." "Because you represent our royal master I consent, for anything that endangers the success of our cause must put his future in peril. Yes, I have been keenly observing, and have discovered that gives me unceaseless." "A discovery—something that may threaten the success of our cause—" excuse me, princess, but, knowing how complete our arrangements have been, I cannot see how defeat could come from any quarter. We are prepared, if necessary, to bid defiance to the whole standing army of Monaco, if they attempt to thwart our game." She smiled contemptuously. Evidently this amazing declaration on his parade did warrant for a great deal of elimination. "You might do that alone without much danger, mon ami. But it was not from this grand army of Monaco's prince that I feared trouble." "Ah! go on," he said, eager, anxious to know what astonishing thing she had learned, and for the first time feeling a peculiar creeping sensation akin to alarm pass over his frame. "There are strangers here." "Many of them." "To me they are not all unfamiliar." "Princess, it does not surprise me, since you know almost every one of inconsequence." She made a grimance, together with a gesture that Bernhardt might have envied; it represented what she meant it for so exceedingly well. "Some I chance to know who are undesirable acquaintances for a lady diplomat." "For instance——" "who one of those men who so solently walked off this evening with Monsieur Jones' winsights at the game I believe was the police inspector of Paris who placed me in charge of the colonel, and gave me to understand I was at present an exile from the capital." The count's eyebrows went up expressively as he caught the full import of this intelligence. "Mon Dieu; that is not an accident," he muttered. She saw he was unacuseably already—the in unseen mind was tremendous, and one more straw might prove too much even for his superb perve. "I was so surprised at such a sight I looked with deeper interest at his companions, and, while I cannot exactly place them, I feel certain every man of the quartet belongs to the secret service of r. france." The count did not look quite so prepared, for a few minutes before, when he believed as certain as he lived that the whole future of the republic lay in the hollow of his hann. To conspirators against the government the name of the secret police must ever be a menace, since they worked in the dark, and no man knew what the outcome would be until it was flashed before him and a hand upon his shoulder signified arrest. CARP IS A NUISANCE. This Imported Fish Plays Have with Our Native Varieties. Another influence that seems to have a very material effect upon the bass fishing in Lake Erie is that of the German carp. It is very generally believed among sportmen and fishermen alike that the carp is to our native fish as the English sparrow to our birds. No one accuses the carp having sufficient enterprise to eat other fish—even small fry—but if roots among the spawning beds and is believed to devour eggs by the million. I have heard this complaint about Lake Erie, at the St. Clair flats and along the bays of Wisconsin, showing that everywhere in the lake region the carp is held in the same disrepute. How much truth there is in the stories of his spawn eating would be hard to say, but it is certain that carp are about the great lakes. Some of them are monsters in size and all root about the banks of bay and bayou and the bottom of every shallow place. Many small lakes have been entered, says a writer in Outing, and their waters turned from crystal to mud color by the rooting. There is no doubt that they disturb spawn beds and do an immense amount of harm, whether they are egg-lovers or not. Forests and Rainfall An example of the persistence of error is the idea that the presence or absence of forest has an influence on the amount of rainfall. Some keen observer long ago detected the fact that forested regions enjoyed a heavier rainfall than those not forested and jumped to the conclusion that rainfall was produced by forests, and that the removal of forests diminished the rainfall. Looking over the earth he found many treeless desert regions and forthwith instanced them as frightful examples of men's wastefulness. Syria, northern Africa, parts of Italy are often quoted as illustrations of man's deserts. In reply, he man artificially plead not guilty. The geography of this Mediterranean region, the configuration of land and water and the direction of the prevailing winds are such as to give it a light rainfall—forests or no forests. The situation is really this: Want of rain prevents the growth of trees; want of trees does not prevent rain. "Miss Mary. Quite Contrary." The peasantry in the south of Russia have an amusing story, the moral of which ought to appeal to the husband whose wife once said: "There is only one thing on which my husband and I agree. He wishes to have his own way, and so do I." According to the Russian story, the cantankerous wife of a long-suffering moujik fell into a rapid rolling river and was swept away. On hearing of his loss, the agitated husband set off to search for the body of his wife, but was apparently so deranged by the calamity that he started to go up the stream instead of down. Some of his neighbors had formed a search party to help him, and they tried to persuade him that the body had been carried the opposite direction he wished to go. "No, no, no," he said, "Marie was always so contrary when she was alive, she must have floated up the river." It is the rankest kind of folly for a man to expect the world to grow better until he begins to notice improvements in himself. SECRETARY SHAW EXPLAINS. His Statement Was Misconstrued in Some Quarters. New York, Oct. 1.—Secretary Shaw gave out the following statement, yesterday: "The department is in receipts of a large number of requests from various banks in the country, clearly showing that the statement given out last night was misinterpreted. That was not carefully read. That there may be no misunderstanding the following statement is made: "No new deposits will be made on any security other than government bonds so long as the government bonds can be secured. For the present banks seem to be able to obtain frequently by borrowing, bonds other than 2 per cent consuls. The can obtain securities. Since consuls bond is the most secure, and they are as desirable as any for security for deposits. They are not as desirable as security for circulation, for the reason that circulation based thereon is taxable at 1 per cent, while circulation based on the 2 per cent consuls is taxable at only one half of 1 per cent. The banks can borrow bonds as a basis for circulation, because when deposited for circulation they cannot be released until the circulation is retired, and it may take a year before their circulation can be retried, and the price of bonds is so low that they cannot be considered at considerable loss to the banks. Therefore, the department has decided to release, for such banks as have deposits and are not maintaining their own circulation, for the purpose of the government, taking in lieu thereof other satisfactory security, on condition always that the bonds released will be used for the immediate issue of additional circulation, and for those banks that already have their maximum circulation, neither does it apply to banks that do not have any deposits. The sole purpose of the offer is to increase circulation, already private investment does not apply to those banks that already have the bonds on deposit. These deposits being scattered throughout the entire country, the relief offered, it is being local, for it applies to all sections of the country, and to every state in the union." NEW YORK DEMOCRATS. Bird S. Coler of Brooklyn. Nominated for Governor. Saratoga, N. Y., Oct. 2.—A convention in the final hours in to bring almost personal conflict, and yet terminating in such perfect harmony as to allow the completion of the state tickt with less than a hundred delegates out of 450 in the hall, was the result of yesterday's closing of the democratic state convention. It began in the early morning with a prepared slate of candidates. The state was not broken in any particular, but the delegates were given to all the delegates except, when, in the case of one New York delegate, it was believed to be an infringement of the rules under which the convention was acting. Of the interest in the convention centered on the attitude it would take toward the seating of Wm. S. Devery, former head of the police department of New York, who held a regular office of elec- It was not an unexpected event that the convention decided to unseat him, and it was not also unexpected that he and his followers were voiceless for Brooklyn was nominated for governor, and a platform was adopted calling for steadfast fidelity to American principles, for the lack of which it arrogans the republican party; demands the return to the principles of Thomas Jefferson; the country; opposes trusts that injuriously affect consumer and employer and drive out small manufacturers, and especially condemns the so-called beef and coal trusts for "unassurance of the welfare of the necessities of life". Restriction of the anassing of wean is advocated and the amendment of the tariff law by placing necessities of life on the free list is demanded. The Dingley tariff law is condemned as a whole. Presidential to offend the trusts. The platform asserts that the proposition to amend the United States constitution - enable the federal government to proceed against the trusts is a mere subterfuge to get delay. Public owner-occupied macrae coal mines is also advocated. GENERAL ALGER TO SENATE. Appointment to Succeed McMillan Tendered by Governor. Saginw, Mich., Sept. 25—Governor Billis tendered the United States senate appointment to Hon. James McMillan, to General Russell A. Alger of Detroit, former secretary of war in McKinley's cabinet. Detroit, Mich., Sept. 25—Dr. K. Dr. Berry's campaign for the United States senate, has announced that Ferry has withdrawn from the contest. This decision on the part of Ferry was the result of a conference of party leaders. Ferry, now considered practically assured, Fred W. Ames Found Guilty Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 2—The jury in the case of the state against a superintendent of Police Fred W. Ames for accepting bribes returned a verdict. This looks bad, said Ames after the verdict, "but I am not beaten yet. It seems to be that the determination with which I have been pursued suggests persecution rather than prosecution." The attorney for the defendant made a motion for a new trial. Failing to secure a new trial an appeal will be made to the supreme court. The extreme penalty is imprisonment not to exceed 1,000 years and a fine not to exceed $1,000. Minneapolis, Minn., Oct. 3—Judge Brooks sentenced former Superintendent of Police Fred W. Ames to six years and a half in the penalty of fifty days in which to move for a new trial warrants. Duchene Gives Birth to Son. Belfast, Ireland, Oct. 3 — The Duchess of Manchester who was Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati, Ohio, gave birth to a son yesterday morning at Tanderage Castle, County Armagh. Both the mother and child are doing dell. Cholera in Egypt. Cairo, Egypt, Oct. 3. There were 254 fresh cases of cholera reported in Egypt yesterday, 241 deaths from cholera. 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DAILY AND SUNDAY PAPER, $1.50 A NAIL THE DES MOINES DAILY and SUNDAY NEWS is sent to any address in the city for a fee of $4 for 1 mox., $2 for 3 mox., $2 for 1 mo. Associated Press dispatches, market reports, and family attractive features for family reading. Address, The NEWS, Des Moines, Iowa. The women who long to talk usually talk too long. Only one remedy in the world that will at once stop itchiness of the skin in any part of the body, Judaa Olmstead. At any drug store, 50 cents. Saying nothing at the right time is equivalent to saying the right thing. BALE TIES EDUCA STANBERRY NORMAL BUSINESS COLLEGE. STANBERRY. - - MISSOURI. A Little Book Free W Write the Lyon Manufacturing Co., 45 South 5th St., Brooklyn, N. Y., for a copy of "Points from a Horse Doctor's Diary." Lessens Labor, A USE Diamond TRADE MARK ```markdown ``` CORN GRID MOLD 400 lb. weight 400 sq. inches can be set up in minutes. As your labor force, add your minutes. If he has not set up, set up the machine. We manufacture woven wire and a few frames. THE DYNAMIC CORN GRID MOLD PENCE WORK Cedar Rapids, N.J. DON'T GET WET! ASK YOUR DEALER FOR THE SLICKED MADE FAMOUS BY A DEPUTATION TEXTING OVER MORE THAN HALF A CENTURY. TEXTING'S gorments and hats are made of the best materials in black or yellow for all kinds of wet work. SATISFACTION IS GUARANTEED IF YOU SEND TO THE SIGN OF THE FISH. A.J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. The golf girl goes a'golling In the giddiest of gowns. The sun shines sultry on her In the suriest of trawns. O'er the green she chases gayly In a fierce perspiring march. But her clothes don't show a whirlb Cause she used Defiance Starch. AT ALL GROCERS 16 OUNCES FOR 10 CENTS. Manufactured by Mrs. O. T. Tantali is visiting friends in this city. Brev. W. H. Minor, a native of Africa, is in the city. Brev. Willamson returned from Oksaloos Monday. The Buxton Band will play two days at Ulluilley, Mo., the occasion of the grand municipal celebration. Mrs. T. A. Coleman has returned from an ex-visit with her daughter at Colfax. One thing that we can be thankful for and that is plenty of potatoes this year. Mr. H. C. Lee says his sweet potatoes will be ready for market about the 10th of October. Those who intend to lay in a winter supply will do well to talk business with Mr. Lee. Mr. Adelson Brooks is now manager of the Buxton band. Mr. Willie who was manager has gone to Des Moines to attend school. Wedding bells have rung their merry chimes to two bright hearts in Buxton. Last Wednesday evening, despite the fact that the mud was deep and the night dark and dreary, Mr. Charles Lawson left Miss Annia Grover to cupid's alter where two hearts were made as one, where they plighted to each other undying love. Promptly at eight o'clock the sweet strains of the wedding march began to peal forth; Miss Annie Wilia played sweeter than ever before. slowly down the island of Mt. Zion church the wedding party went its way. They were met at the alter by Rev. C. H. Mendonaldo who pronounced the words which made the two before him man and wife. The bride wore loda lawn and carried a bquet of corrations and rosette. The attendants were Mr. Robert Carey and Miss Correalia Brown. Mr. and Mrs. Lawson are at home, No. 224 We with their many friends unite in wishing them a happy future. Rev. William Williams, former pastor at Oaklaus and one time pastor of the Muchakinock church, was visiting his daughter Mrs. Jacob Brown last week. How different are men's minds, especially young men as to starting in life. The other day a young man said to us that he was going to school to fit himself for starting in life, and yet another young man comes along who says, "I'm going to marry in a few days. I'm tired of fooling. I'm going to start in life." Mr. and Mrs. It Holtman have returned from an extensive trip through Colorado and the West. Mr. Holtman said he saw many beautiful things and a very delightful time, still he says he prefers Iowa. Rev. Williamson of St. John's church began his new years work last Sunday. Every department of the church is to be strengthened and labor for one definite purpose and that is to free the church from debt. Buxton made a good showing at the conference this year. Des Moines was the only one ahead of us in dollar money. Mrs. Jacob Brown is reported to be among the sick. THE NORTH WESTERN LINE Special Reduced Excursion Rates Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago and North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: National Creamery B. M. N. Associatio American Royal Cattle Show, Kansas City, Mo. October 20-25. Washington, D. C. October 6-11. Courthonization as to cases, 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 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. A Diplomatic Error. At a diplomatic reception in London recently the wife of the Chinese ambassador was, upon her arrival, gravely ushered into the cloak room reserved for gentlemen. The mistake is easily accounted for, because Chinese women of rank do not, as a rule, public functions in London, because she belongs to a cute which allows the foot handler to be disguised. Her trade was of course slightly different from that worn by Chinese men, but support for the attendant was excellent. (Last Week's items.) Mr. James Teilner who has been quite ill at the home of her mother in Rock Island, is fast improving. A fact of which all her many friends are glad to hear. Mr. Chan Windsor who is employed by the C. B. I & P. Co. has purchased a easy modern cottage on Third sixth street in Rock Island and will move his family from Davenport to this side the first of October. We are more than designed to welcome them to this side, as they are one of the elite families of the Tri cities. Mrs. Sam Kaja has returned home after a week's visit with relatives and friends in Kansas City and other points in Kansas. She was accompanied by her niece, little Agatha Joplin and grand mother. Mrs. Patterson of Chicago who has been visiting her son-in-law Alex. Joplin, returned to Chicago Friday. Little Agatha Joplin returned to the boarding school in Chicago in company with her grandmother. We have forgotten to mention the addition to Moline circles in the past three weeks. Mr. Pollards of Henderson, Ky., have moved to Moline, also his son-in-law and family. Moline may well be proud to welcome into their midst such artistic families. (This Week's Items) Miss Alice Phoenix of Muscatine is a guest in the home of her brother Mr. Rafus Phoenix in Moline. She came to enjoy emancipation day festivities in the Tri cities. Mr. J. Britton and wife have moved back to their home in Galeburg. We are very sorry to lose them, but Mr. Brittons declining health made it necessary for them to return as he will rest up the whole winter. Emmenation day was well celebrated in the Tri cities. On this side the exercises were held at Huber's Garden in Rock Island. Quite a crowd gathered both afternoon and evening, but the inclement of the weather in the evening kept so many a day. Mr. Frank M. Moore of Washington. In., came down for a few day's pleasure and to visit friends the 22nd. Frank is fast making numerous friends in the Tri cities and all are glad to see him among them. Mrs. Sam Kays is quite ill with heart trouble at her home on Elenm street. We hope for her a speed recovery. In the death of Mrs. B. Bright, which occurred in Davenport last Tuesday, the people of the *Trit-etics* feel they have lost a friend in deed. USE OF CAVALRY IN WAR. Military Authorities Agree on Value of This Arm. All military authorities on the continent are of one mind as to the immense advantage which will accrue to the power which, at the outset of a war, can most quickly place in the field a superior force of efficient mounted troops. One result of this belief is the extreme care with which each of the great military powers of the continent watches the strength and distribution of the cavalry of its neighbors. At the present moment some disquietude exists in the Triple Alliance, the military of the Double Alliance has become superior, numerically, to their own. In the event of war, France could place in the field 327 squadrons and Russia 711; or the two allies together 1,038 squadrons, while the Triple Alliance could only muster 746 squadrons, or 292 squadrons less than the Double Alliance. NEW USE FOR ELECTRICITY. Entire Restaurant Service Supplied In a Novel Manner. Niagara Falls has a restaurant in which the service is supplied by electricity, and the description as given in the Great Round World is very interesting: "The scheme was installed in the restaurant at a cost of about $50,900 by a natural food company. There are 500 tables. Five hundred lilies, electric cars serve the dinner to each one as a silent and satisfactory manner. Each car has a electric car, a menu and a small desk. Lying on each desk is an order pad. The guest fills out the order and places it on the car. When a button is pressed the electric servant glides away to the kitchen. After the meal is prepared, the car comes lying back with the diner aboard. By means of a mechanical arrangement on the bottom of the cars, each throws its own switch and leaves the main track for the rest of the restaurant. The entire restaurant is run by your man at a switchboard. It would almost seem as if the test servant problem might be solved by Niagara Falls and the lighting." COLD INDEED. Some of the Old Times of Mepal Al Liquid air is its prerequisite, the condensed thing in the world. It is so cold that a cake of ice is like a hero ice as compared with it, for a kettle of liquid air placed on a cake of ice will boil just as water boils over a hot use. It freezes mercury so hard that one can press it against the surface of Mr. Charles E. Tripler, the man in liquid air, recently took a quart can of the remarkable substance with him on a visit to a friend. Or the he stopped in a restaurant to eat a beefsteak. The steak brought in a hot broiled steak and placed it in front of Mr. Tripler. As soon as the waiter's back was turned Mr. Tripler hastily opened the can and exposed the meat to the liquid air. Instantly the steak was frozen hard as a rock. When complained that the steak was frozen in the waiter called the head waiter, and the hand waiter brought it all on the cook and the cook was at a loss to explode, and the result was that the bibbled steak was taken back into the kitchen and one stock was brought for Mr. Tripler and this one was with much larger PORT MADISON NOTES. The social at the Second Baptist church Saturday night was a success, a neat sum was realized. They will begin to improve the Second Baptist church this week. Samuel Howman arrived home last Thursday from a sojourn in Kansas City. Mrs. Minnie Elliot has gone to Witch峡, Kan. for an extended visit. Mrs. D. Leander Holmes is out of the city visiting relatives. Mattie Lameman left for Chicago Satur day night. As cupid is awake and has its arrows set we expect to hear the wedding bells ring out their tones for joy sometime this month. Mr. Clay Smith and family have moved to 4th street. Mrs. Anne Rush left Monday morning for Rock Island. Mrs. Clara Strauthers leaves this week for Davenport. The A. M. E. church gave a social Monday evening quite a ler. o crowd was in attendance. Abbie Mill resumed work again this morning which caused quite a number of our race to amble once again before winter. Mrs. Harvey Smith and Miss Melissa Wever of Denmark were in the city Saturday. Mrs Henry Blades returned home from Denmark Saturday. The Women's Home Foreign Mission Circle convenes next Monday evening at Mrs L. Chambers. 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 the Great London; a pointed black flag with a white border lies in 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's pennant. You have seen it at the White House. On 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 excelsive," or tremendous heat. Here in happy Tahasco 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 pretending to anuse. Here full dress is a negligle shirt, as negligue as you wear, paired of light trousers (Carter is wearing you, you are the mer), 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.—Tahasco (Mexico) Tageblatt. Mahogany and White Pine Mangogany and White Pine. For twenty-nine years not a stick of old mangogany has been obtainable, according to a local dealer in antique furniture, and, on the authority of one of our leading Bath lumbermasters, there is not in all Maine a good sized white pine tree standing. The San Domingo mahogany is all scrub trees and the Maine pine is scrub pine. The old-fashioned pine trees which made the fame of Maine were probably all of them from 300 to 400 years in obtaining their growth. This is the reason, or one reason, why old furniture, made of the woods available a century ago are so much in demand, and why it commands its high prices. Modern mahogany is much lighter than in the woods available from San Domingo. As for the old-time pine, it is now on the market—Bath Times. TRICK OF VOICE now the Lawyer Keeps the Judge From Slipping There is said to be a lawyer in Philadelphia who possesses a trick of the voice to which a certain measure of his success in United States Supreme court practice is due. The trick consists in waking a judge. Whether it is a common practice for the high dignitaries of the federal supreme bench to indulge in a map in the course of a long and tedious argument, such happenings are not unknown, and it is well for an able logician of the bar to be prepared for it. The trick of waking a sleepy judge would seem to be something in the nature of slamming a law book under his nose or connecting his personality with the current of an electric battery. But the trick is explained as purely a matter of sound involved in the skillful control of the voice. It is also the art and rhetoric of adding the bench can gather all the waves of sound from his throat into a fouro and deposit it in the ordeal of the judge's ear with the general effect of a bomb. The trick, however it is accomplished, is said to have been worked repeatedly with success on the late Judge McKennan, whose habit of going to sleep on the bench was once a nocturnal subject of comment in the litigation over the Berliner telephone patents. This quarrel trick of the voice, while it is said to be the peculiar propensity of a lawyer, is often attempted often with varying EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Manne Office 211-215 NINTH St Brane Office 501 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. GREW ON THE SABBATH. Little Girl Feared Plants Might Be Fault. John Philip Sousa sat listening the other evening to the history of the pler, now called the Steeplechase, on which he is playing the Atlantic City engagement. Among other things he was told of the fuss that resulted when author Rivinga hired manager for writing a Sunday performance two years ago, although Sunday is the day when the crowd of visitors and amusement seekers is the largest. "Icidents of the kind," said Sousa, "always recall to me the story of a little country girl who, very early one Monday morning, took a basket of freshly picked, dew-glistening raspberries to her family's minister. He was delighted, and said so; but he added doubtfully. "Ex-er, you didn't pick them over the yesterday-the Sabbath-your child." KNEW HE HAD A GOOD TIME. Heard Policeman Tell Judge About it in the Morning. "Down in Tennessee one day," said Senator Carmack of that state. "I met a person whom I knew slightly, and who was of convivial habits. He had all the symptoms of a 'left-over.' In fact, as he came down the street he had so close a resemblance to a man who had surely been imbibing the previous night that I stopped and said to him: "Did you have a good time last night? "I did, he chirped, with a cheerful grin, I had a magnificent time. It's much thing, though, Senator. He added confidentially, 'I was out all night, and yet I can't remember a single thing that occurred after nine o'clock. "You can't?' I said. 'Then how on earth do you know that you had a magnificent time?' "Because, he explained, 'I heard the policeman telling the judge about it in the morning.'" Vegetation on Rome's Monuments. The monuments of Rome are now under observation, not only by foreigners, but by the Italian government. It has been discovered that parasitic plants grow at the top most of the Roman monuments. At the top of the white marble column in the center of the Plaza di Santa Maria Maggiore there was till a few days ago a growing plant of a wild fig tree. It was found in the garden, and most ornamentals of the column. But it has now been removed. Twelve figs were found on the plant. The monument is now under repair. The affair has caused quite a little flutter and the Plaza has been crowded with people to watch the uprooting process. This column is the only one left of Constantine's first church in Rome. Accurate Delay. Many stories are told of the lack of punctuality upon railroads in the southern states. It is said that when a New England man found his train, advertised to leave at 11 o'clock, starting at exactly that hour, he complimented the conductor. "Just on time, I see," he said, generally. "All this talk I've heard of the lateness of your trains is without foundation, I've no doubt." The conductor smiled at him gently. "This train, sir," said he, without a trace of embarrassment, "is not to day's eleven o'clock train, sir. It is yesterday's eleven o'clock. To-day's will probably not get here from 'way down until to-morrow, sir." Wanted a Change. When the Rev. Thomas K. Beecher, pastor of the Park church, Elmira, died the difficult problem of filling his place confronted the trustees of the church. The choice finally settled upon the Rev. Annie Ford Eastman, one of the few women who have made a success of the calling. In an ennoblish admirer took a friend of the Eastman several Sundays ago. At the conclusion of the sermon the friend was asked how he liked it. "The sermon was all right," was the reply, "but I hear a woman preach six days in the week, and on the seventh I prefer to hear a man." A Strange Coincidence. Three events occurred recently at the same moment in one house in Wachreng, near Vienna. These events were a baptism, a wedding and a funeral. While the family of the deceased, an iron molder, Albert Hruzek, were bemoaning their loss, Anton Schutz, a young carpenter, and a woman celebrating their wedding in the room with them at the same time the Chakk family, who occupied rooms in the basement, were all arrayed in holiday attire in honor of their infant, Gabriel, who was being baptized. Church Laws of Olden Times. The Bethel Primitive Methodist chapel at Burney, Lancashire, recently observed an important anniversary, and issued a souvenir hand book containing copies of old records. A minute passed in 1834 reads: "That we do not allow young 'men' and menomen to walk in the street together in the street at the time; either do we allow them to street corners chatting together" By another resolution the chapel authorities forbade girl choristers wearing bows in their bonnets. HENRY GRAY Successor to PORTER & GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Directors. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1000. Iowa phone 649. Residence 1468 Woodland Mutual 1006 Residence 1488 Woodland Mutual 1065 BURLINGTON ROUTE EXCURSIONS St. Louis Fair October 6th to 11th inclusive, good to return October 13. American Royal Cattle and Swine Show, Kansas City October 20 to 25th, dates of sale October 18th to 22nd final limit October 27th. One Way Sattler Excursion rates to California common points San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, Horn Brook, Prescott and Phoenix, Arizona. The rate is very cheap, being very much less than the average tickets on during September and October. A splendid chance to go to California cheap. Popular Excursion to the Great Northwestern Country—Billings, Mount Salt Lake, Orden, Helena, Anascoa, Missoula, Grantedale, Spokane, Elenlsburg, Wenatchee, Umatilla, Portland, Taunton, Seattle, Victoria, Van Conver, Minneapolis, and many other points, a fairid opportunity for those the rate is much less than this territory, the rate is much less than half rate, and tickets will be on sale every day during September and October. Liberal stop overs allowed in excursion territory. Write for particulars. Special summer excursion to Michigan and Wisconsin points via the Burlington Route. The rate is very low, and the rate is sales 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 Corrance, Utah and the black Hills. limit to return October 31st. For full particulars in regard to any of these excursions write your nearest Burling- ton, Utah, or Grand Rapids, St. Des Moines, Iowa. WANTED: TRESTWOODY GENTLEMAN to help in each county to manage business for an old established house of solid finance. Send resume to City Passenger Agent, 400 Locust St. Des Moines, Iowa. WANTED: CITY PASSENGER to assist in all expenses direct from Manners, Ill., 3487 Cotton Hill, Chicago. LOW RATES TO THE EAST. Oct. 2d, 34, 4th and 5th the C. M. & St. P. will travel round trip tickets to Ningbo, Falsa, Guangzhou, Guangxi, Guangdong, also to Ningbo Falls, Jinbo, Pittsburgh and some points in Penygwania at one fare for the round trip. The tickets are direct for all information, tickets etc. 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. on Omaha 7:00 a.m., Denver 8:00 a.m. Colorado Springs about 10:30 p.m. This cannibals pa sengers to leave Des Moines, Iowa at 10:00 p.m. The entire train will be run solid between Chicago and Denver, with the train departing from Chicago at 10:30 p.m. East-bound the train will be known as the "Chicago Special" and will leave Lenver 1:00 p.m., Omaha 3:45 a.m., arriving in Chicago at 4:00 p.m. Accommodations are provided for all classes of passengers, the equipment including free reclining chairs, dining cars, buffet smoking cars, drawing-rooms sleepers and day coaches. The entire service to be as nearly perfect as modern and skillful railway management can make it. A second daily train for Colorado points leaves Des Moines, Iowa at 8:45 a.m., arriving at Denver the next morning. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 2 A. F. & A. K.-Meets Bachelor's and North Star Hall-Northeast corner and street. Geo. H. Crippett, W. M. T. S. Ruf. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6 - Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month. Fred Jackson, M. G. H. Crippett, Rec. Naomi Court, No. 3 - Meets Second Monday Shepherd matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson. Shepherd matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson. Sr. M. O. Court, No. 4 - Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. R. A- damson matron; Mrs. Georgie Gardis scourgeer. Charlotte Lodge, No. 109, G. U. of O. of F.-Con- venes the second and fourth Thursday in Baskey, M. N. G. Mrs. G. W. Williams, W. R. King and Laddes of Honor of the World. No evening at Webster's Hall, corner of Proctor. Mrs. Hose Johnson's Secretary. 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. W. designation (diamond Lodge). Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western E'y. 8-13 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. 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