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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. CITY NEWS. (N. B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news—and. Nam James spent last Saturday in buxton. A. W. Forney of Colfax was in the city this week. Misses Alice Morton and Vernie Harris are among those on the sick list. J. H. Mixon, Jewelry, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianes and repaira organs. Mrs. Manjee Shefey has moved from the West Side of the rives to East Third street. Mrs. Viola Pergerson was granted a divorce last week from her husband and is now a semi sole. The Daily Capital will soon be a first class "Yellow Journal" if it continues on in exaggeration of facts. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blagburn who left several weeks ago for Chicago will return home Saturday. It has been said that one of our prominent young dames is thinking very seriously about becoming a bride. The Messra. Bert and Ed Williams and Lawrence Morgan were at Colafx last Saturday, filling an engagement. The Hawkeye Quartette rendered speciallections for the Macbasc's environment, that was given at the K. Hall last Wednesday evening. Miss Lelia Sheffy of Muchakinock will arrive in the city Saturday and will be the guest of Mrs. W. G. Goggins 223 Arthur street, Lake Park. Mr. H. W. Pinkard, who at one time run a bakery, dairy and lunch stand at Eagle Grove, Iowa, came to our city this week to look up a location. He expects to move here soon. The Twentieth Century Club gave a house social last Monday evening at the residence of the Missed Eibel and Lottie Morris. A large crowd was in attendance and a neat sum was raised. The club is progressing nicely. Mr. Hadson D. Woods of 9:6 Twenty-second street died Wednesday morning, funeral from the A. M. E. church today at 3 o'clock. Write up next week. J. L. Thompson, who was appointed as one of the deputy county treasurers under Mr. A. W. Layman, the newly appointed treasurer, assumed his duties the last, and is head deputy in farm lands and all country taxes. Mr. Frank E. Clark, who recently came here from Ottumwa to secure work and ultimately move here, has secured a position with Mr. W. H. Brown, proprietor of the Aberdeen Hotel, as house man. He will soon move his family here. John Walker was taken to Ft. Madison last Monday by sheriff Madison to begin his sentience of 8 years, for the murder of Finkelstein. Walker said that he was innocent of the crime that he was charged with. His attorneys have asked for a transcript of the evidence so that they can appeal to the Supreme court. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1061 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 400 Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOUSES 8 to 10 a.m. 8 to 6 p.m. 8 to 9 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Zaun The Truthful Advertiser The Poor Man's Friend The Truthful Advertiser The Poor Man's Friend You should buy your meat where you can get the most for your money. Choice Loin Steak 3lbs - 25c Porterhouse steak 3lbs - 25c Chuck steak 4lbs - - 25c Pork (any part of the bog) 1lb 10c Pork Sausage 1lb - - 5c Home Rendered Lard 1lb 10c We Employ Union Help— Geo. Zaun, 903 W. Grand Ave. ```markdown ``` The funeral of the son of Mr. Carry was held from the residence last Sunday, instead of the church as previously announced, we failed to get full particulars; will mention more next week. The Old Fellows gave their first dancing party of this year at Cycling Hall last Tuesday night. It was about 9:30 before the grand march was started. It was led by Mr. Claude Weeks and Miss Allie Jones, after which the regular dance programme was begun. Nearly 30 couples were present to spend the evening. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO THE NORWEST, WEST AND SOUTHWEST, AND COLONIST LOW RATES WEST. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Reclining Chair Cars and "The Best of Everything." For particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway. Miss Zoe Richardson has been employed as a stenographer for the Iowa Seed Store. She is the only colored girl now employed in our city as a stenographer, and the first colored lady to be employed by this large seed store. There are 25 other stenographers working there now. CARD OF THANKS. We wish to turn thanks through your paper to our many friends, both white and colored, for their kindness towards my deceased wife, also the True Reformers Lodge, of which she was a member. James Patterson and family. READING CIRCLE The H. B. S. R. C. met with Mrs Joe Hamilton Thursday afternoon. The programme was: Discussion, led by Mrs Waricks, subject, "Base Question" The officers for the ensuing three months are as follows: President Mrs. L. R. Palmer; vice president, Mrs. H. Waricks; secretary, Mrs. G. I. Hott; assistant secretary, Mrs. F. Jackson, Treasurer, Mrs. J. Hamilton; Executive Committee, Wilburn, Graves and Hamilton; Critic, Mrs. Waricks; Reporter Mrs. Jackson; Oracle, Wilburn and Banks. After lunch the club adjourned to meet with Mrs Fred Jackson March 19, 1122 Eighth street Programme for March 19: Mrs. F. Jackson hosts. Paper, Mrs. Holt, selected; Ten Questions, Mrs. Waricks; Instrumental, Mrs. Carr; Reading, selected. Mrs. Hamilton; Oracle, Banks and Wilburn; Critic, Mrs. Waricks; Spelling, Hamilton. CHURCH TROUBLES The trouble which arose among some members and the pastor, Rev. H. S. Graves, and was partially aired a few weeks ago, and the charges made against the pastor was to have been investigated last Tuesday evening. Bishop Abraham Grant of this district written that he would be here, and instructed the Presiding Elder to come. The Bishop left his home in Indianapolis last week for Des Moines, but took sick at Chicago, hence there was no investigation. Rev. J R Clemmens of Oskaloosa was here and preached a short sermon. After the close there was a little alteration between Rev. Graves' wife and a young lady. There is a great deal of dissatisfaction in the church at present. ANOTHER FINE VOLUME. Standard books are ever welcome when they come to us in forms and bindings representing all the embellishments of the art of bookmaking. Such a book is "Story of the World's Warship," published by the Dominion Company, Chicago, a copy of which consists in your desk. The contents are well arranged, the illustrations are fine, the print is clear and neat and the binding is superb. The Dominion Company is forging ahead as the leading western publishing house making a specialty of fine subscription books. Having salespeople in nearly noook of the country, he pursues your desk. The trade. As this company has a known reputation for liberality towards its age its fair treatment of them, an agency in this community for the above book, or some other published by this company, would be a source of considerable profit to the one fortunate enough to secure it. Interested readers should write to the company for full particulars. EXCURSION RATES VIA CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 21st the O. M. & St. P. Ry, will sell tickets at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip to many points North, South, and West. Call at 410 Walnut Street for all information. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 13, 1903. Keokuk, Ia.—(Special.)—A notable building, evidence of the progress of the colored people of Keokuk, is in course of erection here. It is a two story frame building, 24 by 56 feet in dimensions, which is being built by the young colored men of the colored Episcopal church, St. Mary the Virgin, which is to be used on the same lines at the Y. M. C. A. buildings are conducted. On the first floor there will be a reading room, library, billiard and pool room, gymnasium, lavatory, kitchen etc. The second story will be a large lecture hall, with platform, to be utilized for lectures, entertainments, and select dances. Religious services will be held on special occasions when the little St. Mary's church will not accommodate the attendance. While the building will be owned and controlled by the young men of St. Mary's church, it will be conducted on non-sectarian lines, and the young men of every creed may obtain the privilege of enjoying its pleasures and benefits. A society of the young men will be organized soon, which will take charge of the building. During its erection the hall is entirely in the hands of a building committee. It will be known as St. Mary's Parish hall. It is the hope of those interested that the building will be completed about a week after Easter, when it will be dedicated with an elaborate programme. This will probably be the only building of the kind in Iowa, a hall erected by colored young men to inaugurate Young Men's Christian association plans and purposes on a purely non-sectarian basis. The hall is being built in the rear of St. Mary's church, disconnected, however, from that building. Another notable feature is that the church is presided over by a colored rector, Rev. E. S. Willet, one of the few colored priests of the Episcopal church in the country. He has been here only a few years, but from the progress the young men of his congregation are making in the line of education and moral principles he gives evidence of being thoroughly alive to his work. The republican county convention will be held next Saturday at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium. Those who were nominated last Friday at the primaries were: For Governor HON. A. B. CUMMINS Judge of District Court HUGH BRENNAN County Treasurer CHARLES H. MURROW Representatives HON. H. E. TEACHOUT and EMORY H. ENGLISH Sheriff JOHN C. LOPER Superintendent of Schools. Z. C. THORNBURG Surveyor GEORGE McNUTT There will be no contest for the con venton to settle. The April Delineator presents the usual up-to-date display of fashions and a delightful display of literary features. In action there are two fine short stories: A Heathen Virtue, a tale of Virginia in Colonial days, written by Martha McCulloch-Williams, and illustrated by George Gibbs; and The Shott-up at Laramie Camp, a breezy story of the plains by Minna C. Smith, with pictures by Harry Stacey with pictures by James P. Powerful power, the interest is splendidly sustained, although the end of the serial is near. The first of N. Hutton Moore's papers on flowers is given with beautiful illustrations, and a novel cookery series by Miles Bradford begins with An International Dinner. There is a page of exclusive photographs by Mary Manninger, the popup author of An Outdoor House of moderate cost and of especially attractive interior arrangements is described and illustrated, and to further interest to the home is Dr. Grace Peckham Murray's article on Heating and Ventilation. In Milad, Clara E. Laughlin discusses the service problem, and Mrs. Birney presents a detailed account of her department's: The Newest Books, Observances, Housefurnishing, The Kitchen, etc., are all interesting and helpful. Sometime Sunday night thieves entered the confectionery of J. T. Culberson, taking cigars and tobacco of no great amount. The thieves evidently were looking for money, but fortunately there was none left in the store that night. Entrance was made through the front door, which was pried open. No clue. Rev. W. A. Searcy arrived home Monday from Sterling, IL, where he preached on Sunday at the M.D. center to大声 audience morning and evening. The choir of the Bethel A. M. E. church arranged to meet Wednesday evening of this week at the home of Miss Cooper to arrange for the sacred concert Sunday evening. There is an effort on foot to give a celebration on March 31st under the direction of the members of the A. M. E. church. Rev. P. P. Taylor delivered two beautiful discourses at the A. M. E. church Sunday to good sized congregations. He is indeed a welcome occupant of the pulpit of Bethel church and an able assistant to the pastor. MUCHAKINOCK NEWS. Ms. Suzana Jones was an OkaLoosa visitor Monday. Last Monday evening Mrs. H. Burkett gave a surprise party in honor of her husband Mr. Burkett, and a great surprise it was, for Mr. Burkett had realy forgotten that it was his birthday, and never once to touch of his wife assisted by her friends had arranged for such a pleasant event and the elegans luncheon that had been so carefully prepared, was out of his sight. The guests met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Tansel, and at the hour of eight they all departed for the home of Mr. Burkett. What do you suppose they found? Mr. Burkett in his pleasant house in his favorite chair taking an evening noonoze. All departed at a late hour declaring Mrs. Burkett a royal and most charming entertainer. Mr. Roma Jones is no better at this writing. Rev. Simus preached for us Sandy. We are glad to see the reverend back again and tridly hope he will not leave us again soon. Teachers meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. Jones Saturday evening. The lesson was an interesting one. After rehearsal a delightful linenoon was served by the hostess. We gladly receive the congratulation that Muchaknook is up-to-date. "We know it all the time," and are glad that some one else thinks so beside ourselves, whenever you will or may come to old "Muchy" you will be royally entertained by us. Mr. W. B. Drew and J. T. Tansel are attending the miners state convention at Des Moines this week. EXCURSION TICKETS TO STATE FARMERS' INSTITUTION AND MID WINTER FAIR AT MARSHFIELD, WIS. Via the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates March 16, 17 and 18, limited to return until March 20 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'v. Yes, we are having beautiful weather here now, no complaints. The members and friends surprised Rev. wade and wife with a donation party. Mesdames Cota Vessey and Emma Holbert are visiting in Monmouth at this writing; the guest of Mrs. Mary Brown, the formers sister. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Findley are at home to their friends on south Timber street Knoxville. Rev. Wade left Saturday morning for Kewanee where he preached Sunday for Rev. D. M. Lewis. He taken several orders for pictures while there. Missa Jenice Payne and Hairt Frazier were Galesburg visitors Sunday. The A. M. E. choir of Galesburg is very beautiful draped in memory of Miss Gash, who was their organist. Rev. Matt Johnson of Chicago is assisting Elder Ferribee with his revival meetings in Galesburg. We learn they are doing much good. Mrs. Sarah Clark entertained at dinner Sunday Mira. Geo. Wade and daughter Opal. The article referring to our bad-paying subscribers was as good as we ever saw, though very plain, yet true. The American Eagle is doing just what more of our race papers should do. Rev. Ell Grant preached at the A. M. E. church, Knoxville, Sunday morning, and Rev. Watson (white) conducted services at night, in absence of the pastor Rev. Wade was in Galesburg several days last week canvassing with his pictures, be taken a good many orders, Galesburg has three color policemen, vis. Messr. S. C. Barber who has been on the force for 4 or 5 years, Thos. Waters and Richardson. Mr. Jso. Johnson owns and controls an extensive hack line besides, valuable real estate. Mrs Johnson is employed in the Union Depot and Mrs. Mary Gash at the Post Office. Galesburg has some very well to do Afro Americans and several of them own nice comfortable homes. Knoxville is a beautiful little town just five miles from Galesburg, connected with it by electric cars. There are about 25 colored families and nearly all own their own homes. We have here a colored lauders and a pantonitor club, doing a fine business. Mr. Melvin Bell, a welly farmer residing about 2½ miles from town, (colored of course). Several of our men here are employed at the brick yards at East Galesburg, only one church A. M. E. Little Harold Pruett left Saturday for Monmouth to remain indefinitely with his aunt, Mrs. Brown. Mrs. Brooks of Eumilwau was a Knoxville visitor Saturday. Any one having any news items for the Bristander, either from Knoxville or GaleSBurst will please send it to the agent, box 47 Knoxville. The correspondent will call on friends in GaleSBurst next week in interest of the Bristander. B3 ready to subscribe. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Miss Hattie Taylor came home Sunday s. m. for a visit with her mother, who is in poor health. Mr. J. J. A. Carter came home last week from a short stay in Galesburg and Danville, Ill. Mrs. Jno. Shepherd returned from Keokuk last week accompanied with a friend Miss Butler. Mr. and Mrs. Green are the parents of a little boy; born last week. The revival meeting at the Baptist church has closed, Rev. Bolling has labored hard for the salvation of souls and many have been saved and added to the church. Rev. Wilson has been very successful with his efforts at the Methodist Revival. During the past two weeks they have had about 17 conversions and additions to the church. Jay Green has typhoid fever. Mr. S. H. McCracken and Mednesa K. Bartlett and A. Mason have been confined to their rooms during the last week with grin. Miss Farell Wilson is suffering from a severe cold. LOW RATES WEST. Every day until April 30th the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway will sell one way colonist tickets to many western points at very low rates. Three through trains daily with chair cars and tourist睡客 attached. Call at 410 Walnut Street for full information. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Mr. Stratton and daughter of Mason City were visitors in the city over Sunday being the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Wheeler. Mrs. R. J. Wright is assisting Rev. Ford at Boston this week with his meetings. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Young of Boone spent a short time in the city between trains last Monday a.m. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Brown entertained the Pleasant Hour club at their residence, 712 East Woodbury street. Friday evening in royal style. After lunch, which was served in five courses, there was a solident program rendered. Officers of the Pleasant Hour club are President, Mrs. H. Lidsay; Vice President, Miss E. Cottomas; Secretary, Miss Grace Brown; Treasurer, Mrs. I. L. Baown. VERY LOW RATES TO THE PACIFIC COAST. On Feb. 15th the M & St. L. Railroad will place on sale special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at extremely low rates, and continue same daily to and including April 30, 1903. Polets in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho are included in these excursions. See Go. R. Kline, Dis. Pass. Agent, Des Moines or address the undersigned for detail information as to rates, through tourist cars, etc. A. B. CUTS G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn. OTTUMWA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Ab.Hicks are rejoicing over a beautiful pair of twin boys Mother and babies are doing well. The Art club men with Mrs. Jemima The Angel or Death visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Harris Thursday morning and took from the family circle one of its loved once. Miss Maris Harris died Thursday morning of ashes. She had all her possessions. She had never been united until death claimed her. Miss Harris graduated from the grade schools in June and entered high school with many bright hopes for her future life, and had many warm friends who bade her a kiss. She was united with the A. M. E. church on January 12 of this year and lived an upright Christian life until her death. Miss Harris will be missed by the large circle of her young friends and by the family circle, but we are still together. We are again where there will be no more parting. The deceased leaves a mother and father and a loving brother to mourn her early demise. She was sixteen years, one month and twenty days. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all in this and hour of parting. Mr. Samuel Donney left last Friday night for Omaha after spending a pleasant week with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Donney. The E. S. M. C. met with Mrs. J. Crawford Tuesday evening. Mrs. James Hamilton and granddaughter, Miss Lily Fliess, left Thursday morning for Des Molines, where they intend to make their final presentations to follow later on. Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton have been residents of this city for a number of years and will be greatly missed by us. Mr. Hamilton expects to at the home of Rev. and Mrs. M. I. G.ordon Thursday afternoon. The captain of Co. G proposes to give an entertainment on St. Patrick's day at the A. M. E. church for the company. The captains of the several companies who are endeavoring to raise the debt from the church by the 15th of May are progressing nicely in their work. The Young Men's Forum meets at the Methodist church every Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Mr. C. T. Goodrich is president. All the young men of the city are cordially invited to attend. The Christian Endeavor meets at 6 o'clock Sunday evening. All are invited. Anyone wishing to know the social standing of our race subscribe for the Bystander to the agent, Florence Dunne. MARSHALLTOWN. The Pleasant Hour club gave a mass quater party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. L. Brown last Friday evenings. Everybody reported a good time. Mr. Stratten and daughter Lenore, of Mason City, stopped in the city over Sunday on their way home from a visit with friends in Grinnell. Mr. and Mrs. George R. Warn are rejoicing over the arrival of a baby boy Tuesday evening, February 24. Miss Lecce Cottions arrived home Monday morning from an extended visit in Des Moines. Mrs. Howard and daughter Della, of Albion, were in the city Sunday visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Suter. The Pleasant Hour club will meet next Friday evening at the home of Mr. Tessie Johnson. Mrs. C. M. Suter is preparing to go to Mason City to spend the summer. FARMING IN THE SOUTHEWEST: Why it is Worth Your While to Investigate A new monthly paper with many attractive features for farmers seeking new and profitable fields. Write for a sample copy; it will interest you. Write to ofer "Texas"—a 144-page book about the Lone Star State. Address "KATY," 302 Wainright Bldg., St. Louis, Mo CLEVELAND BITS. Mr. Charles Washington has arrived home from a short visit in Buxton with Mr. Wm. T. Olive. The Court of Calthana has a nice number of members and good success so far and hope all of the K. of P. will join and make the board grow sweeter still. If you are a K. of P. let us see how you can order of I. O. O. G. Mrs. Charles L. Washington, G. C. has been quite sick but is getting so she can be with her club again. Several of our best friends and most industries citizens left Cleveland, but hope that all will be well. Mr. Sidney Carter sang a lovely selection at the hall last Monday evening. The Bard gave a lovely entertainment and had a lovely success and a good time. Rev. Green, the pastor of the Baptist church at Cleveland, has just arrived at home from Kansas, after a quick call to his mother's bedside, but received news saying she would recover and returned home. They are doing nicely. They meet every Saturday evening. We can entertain you every night if you visit us. There will be given by the G. C. and wife, Charles and Lizzie Washington of Cleveland, by their many friends a grand souvenir party before their departure, and carried out in the most graceful way. Hope they will be missed by both white and colored. They will spend a few days in Washington with relatives, Mrs. N. L. Black, the sister of Mrs. C. of Washington, and then return to Illinois for a white. The program is as follows: Band plays an opening. Affair will be addressed by the Superintendent, D. O. Campbell and wife. Piano solo by Mrs. Della Bryant of Oscoola. Toast for the Cleveland band by Rev. E. Green. Waltzing by all. Two stepped led by Mrs. Mattie Davis. Solo by the band. Supper: Ice cream, ribbon cake, candies, nuts, sandwiches, coffee, salads, bananas. Guests served in Committee, Mrs. E. Green, Mrs. S. J. Hall, Mrs. Oliver, assisted by the boys of the Bard. ET. MADISON NOTES. Mr. Everett Holems and wife of Keukuk were visiting relatives in Ft. Madison Sunday. Miss Eva White is confined to her home with her glove. Dr. D. W. of St. David, Ill. is exposed to preach in the Second Baptist church Sunday. March 15. All are cordially invited to come and hear him. Mr. Ben C. Winfrey has been suffering since Sunday with a severe cold. Mr. Arthur Crenshaw left her last week for Kansas City, where he home. Mr. Mattie Thomas was a Galesburg visitor Sunday. The Second Baptist Sunday school is preparing for their Easter exercises, which will be quite elaborate. The Mississippi river is on the rise, but so far no damage has been done in this locality. Margaret Sand Bar is Norway. The fiction of the mysterious lodgestone mountain which drew the nails out. The story of the man enough has a certain foundation in fact, says a French paper, only the fact has suffered exsansion. On the coast of Norway, near Joe- dern, there is a sand dune of nearly three-quarter's of a mile in length. The sand is mixed with particles of lode- stone, and when a ship comes in the vicinity the compass becomes irregular and the vessel is entangled in a kind of whirlpool and thrown ashore. No. 40. Nutritive Value of Oysters. Although the actual amount of nutritive material in a raw oyster is small, it comprises all classes of food substances in a particularly assimilable form. Generally speaking, the raw mollusc consists of four-fifths water. The danger—a remote one—of the oyster containing living tylphoid germs may be obviated by the use of lemon juice. The oyster is rendered tough and indigestible by boiling. The Important Question: Not long ago the law firm of Black, Olcott, Gruber & Bonygey had a client whose case it fell to the lot of Mr. Gruber to take charge of. After the evidence was in and the judge had delivered his charge to the jury, Gruber turned to his client and asked, "What charge?" The judge's charge? "I liked his all right, but how about yours?" responded the client—New York Times. Gas as Fuel. Recently Mr. H. A. Humphrey delivered a lecture before the London Chamber of Commerce, says the Electrical Review, in which he stated that by using the cheaper form of gas, known as "producer" gas, at least one-half of the total consumption of coal would be saved, this result being due to the greater efficiency of gas over coal as a fuel. Interesting to President Harper. It is said that the drinking of kerosene is such a growing evil in France that measures against it are proposed. This vice has long prevailed among the Indians of the southern Pacific. To such an extent has it been carried that the importation of kerosene for drinking is an important trade in Peru and Bolivia—New York Tribute. Famous Pianists Estranged Little love is lost between Paderewski, the famous pianist, and Moritz Rosenthal, his professional rival, who continues to amaze German audiences by his wonderful command of the instrument. Rosenthal is called "the demon pianist," because of the astonishing speed with which he plays. Fast Bicycle Riding. The fast Bicycle record is that of an American, who made a mile in a minute in the suction of a railway train, planks having been laid between the tites to furnish a track. Now a Frenchman has made fifty miles in an hour's riding behind a motor pacing machine having a wind shield. Victor Hugo Museum for Paris. Paris is about to add to its literary attractions-by opening a Victor Hugo museum. It is to be established in Paris in 1900, still surviving on the Place des Vosges, which was inhabited by the poet when he was yet the young lion of "Hernani." If we would only take the burden appointed for each day we might easily manage it; but we choose to increase our trouble by carrying yesterday's over till today and adding to it the same amount before it is required to be bearer to it—John Newton. Want the Marconi System. The companies having steamers in the Alaskan trade offer to subscribe for stock enough in the Marconi company to furnish money for the immediate establishment of wireless telegraph plants along the dangerous coast of British Columbia. Germany's Enterprising Spirit Germany has built the finest, fastest vessels alone, although she is not geographically a maritime country, and no other country is so largely dependent on others for the raw materials which enter into the making of a ship. Danger in Sweeping. Tests in tenement houses show that in five minutes after sweeping 2,500 germs settled on a saucer three inches across. In the same length of time before sweeping seventy-five germs settled on the saucer. Child Labor in New York. From facts gathered in the last six months the remarkable condition is revealed of the existence of more child labor in New York city than in all the states of the south combined. Will Tell of Boundary Lines. O. P. Austin, chief of the bureau of statistics, is writing a book on the development of the boundary lines of the states and territories, noting the changes since colonial days. Writing Book on Tuberculosis. Alfred Hiller, a well-known authority on consumption, is writing a book on the prevention of tuberculosis, which will be revised by Prof. Koch. Do you try to keep a flatten warm with your feet all night, or do you make the effort in the interest of a water jug?—Atchison Globe. Medal for Mathematicians. King Oscar of Sweden has presented a gold medal for award every fifth year to the world's most prominent mathematician. Would Bar Divorce Reports. Lady Jenne advocates the suppression of newspaper reports of divorce cases on the ground of public policy. Valuable Public Property. The official valuation of the Philadelphia city hall and grounds is $13,604,000. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYKLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY, BIRTH AND LOCATION, BOSTON, MA, 02210, BOSTON, MA 1976, PROSE 594 JUNE 1928 NO MONDAY NO SATURDAY All subscription payable in advance. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post, fax, order, money order, express or draft to the Iowa State Bryan- son Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lisher or draft. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamp. Advertising rates for display Adds 30 cents per inch, for each insertion, seven words to a line. 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When you buy a Wheeler & Wilson, you get a machine that is a machine, backed by a reputation of 50 years' unparalleled success. FINN8 HIISS BUPREME JUDGE Jurist Who Compiled With Russian Laws Is Called a Traitor Laws is Called a Traitor. St. Peterburg, March 12—President Strong of the Supreme court of Abo, Finland, who complied with the Russian laws, while the other members of the court refused to do so, on the ground that the court was greeted with hooting and hisses by the population. The mob fired a board to his house inscribed: "Here swells the traitor Strong." FREE MEDICAL ADVICE Every working girl who is not well is cordially invited to write to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., for advice; it is freely given, and has restored thousands to health. Miss Paine's Experience. "I want to thank you for what you have done for me, and recommend Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I know you are standing on their feet in the store. 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Des Moines March 13—A bill attacking the Blanchard anti-compel law and asking the United States circuit court to declare the statute unconstitutional, was filed by eleven insurance companies in the federal court The *Ik* is alleged by the insurance companies in contravention of the constitution, to section 10 of article 1 of the constitution of the United States, and to section 6, article 1, of the bill of rights of the constitution of the United States. The fourteenth amendment to the federal constitution is that declaration which provides that states shall not pass laws denying persons the equal right to own property without due process of law, etc. It is on the basis of this constitutional right that the Nebraska anti-compact law, almost identical with the Iowa statute, was declared unconstitutional recently. It is on this ground that the insurance men place the most reliance in the fight they have begun in this state. The Iowa case will be heard before Judge McPherson, probably the most experienced insurance on which the insurance men rely is that which provides that all laws of a general nature shall have a uniform operation. It was on this section of the state constitution that the insurance concern settled with the unconstitutional court in the before Judge Shiras, a few years ago, begun, to have declared unconstitutional the statute requiring foreign insurance companies to pay more taxes than the domestic and local companies. It was also the right to collect license fees. The second federal constitutional provision which is cited by the insurance men is that relating to the inhibition upon states not to pass laws impairing the obligation of contracts. Carr, Howitt, Parker & Wright and James have argued that the insurance companies, and the former filed the bill with Clerk E. R. Mason of the United States circuit court yesterday. The suit is brought in the name of eleven insurance companies against the auditor of state. It prays the court to declare the law unenforceable. The court restraining the auditor from enforcing the penalties provided in the law for violation. METZER MAY LOSE OFFICE. Inspectors Report Shortage of $5,669 at Davenport. Davenport, March 13. The shortage of Postmaster George Metzger, of Davenport, amounting to $5,669,243, has been made good, the last dollar being worth $1,000,000. Spectors will make a report to the postoffice department department reporting the shortage and recommending Mr. Metzger's removal. They will be sent to the office, where a detail which has kept them here for two weeks looking into the affairs of the office. Mr. Metzger, it is said, will undoubtedly be removed. His bondsmen refused to make good and have refused to longer stay on his bond. Mr. Metzger is well known to the people in this section. He is a popular man and well liked in Grand Army circles, where he is also well known. It may be stated in justice to Mr. Metzger that the missing funds were used to pay for the stances which it, is said, entitles him to great lenency in the estimation of his friends. It is said that a relative was threatened with arrest and punishment because of a criminal act and that Mr. Metzger, prompted by the kindness of his heart, helped the discontented man. There will be no prosecution, it is said, but it is stated that another postmaster will be appointed undoubtedly. STALLION BRINGS $7,000. Highest Figure Ever Commanded by a Draft Horse in America Emmotsburgh, March 11—The Armour Percheron Horse Co. of Armour, South Dakota, has just purchased from McLaughlin Bros. the imported Percheron stallion. Pour-Qui-Pas for seven thousand dollars, which is the highest price for a draft stallion. The highest previous price was fifty-five hundred dollars, which was paid by Laurens, Iowa, parties for Organiste last month. Pour-Qui-Pas won first prize in class and championship ages at the Iowa State Fair. The stallion at Chicago last December. He won the same prizes in 1901, making Pour-Qui-Pas the most renowned prize winning stallion that ever lived, and the only one that ever won the championship two years in success. IOWA MAN SAW RICHARDS. Ex-Marshal Met by Woman at Train in Omaha. Des Moines, March 11.—Another man has seen ex-Marshal W. A. Richards and knows that he is not in Mexico. He is a senior officer of the shenandoah, who is well acquainted with Richards, was riding on a train from Lincoln to Omaha, when he came face to face with Richards and knew that he was recognized but quickly turned his face and did not show himself to Mr. Reininger. The latter watched him and saw that a woman met him and took him to a Tenth street car for the south part of the city, hurrying away from the depot as rapidly as possible. Indiania School Closed. Indiania, March 11.—The school board held a special meeting and decided 'o close the public schools for the epidemic of scarlet fever which the disease has been the cause of many people keeping their children out of school for the past two months. There are present thirty cases of the disease, three of which are leading to the knowledge of the authorities Saturday. Strict quarantine is being kept of all victims. Ignorance sometimes does what valor would not dare to attempt. Molines and Ready to Advertise for Contracts. Ready to Advertise for Contracts. March 11 - Bids will be asked this week on the construction of forty-four miles of the Dos Molines and Southern railroad extending from Windsor through Greenfield and about fifteen miles southwest of that city. No estimate of the cost of the work is made at the offices of the road in this city. None will be made at the railroad or railroad construction about $11,000 a mile, including building bridges and tracks. Material and labor are high this year, the road between Greenfield and Interstate 10 is a novel feature of the state, and it is thought that the price may run from $15 to $25,000. If it costs $20,000 a mile the work will cost $80,000 or almost $100,000 it is bound to cost to build $500,000. The right of way for the road has been bought for a considerable distance southwest of Greenfield as well as between those cities and in them. The right of way in the town has been bought for the work of construction. The right of way has been bought as much as twenty-five miles southwest of Greenfield, it is said, and the work is rapidly pushing toward Red Oak, whence the road is expected to be completed in Kokomo City. Bids will be asked on all parts of the work. General contractors will be asked to bid on the whole of the construction and separate bids if offered will be received. It is probable that the bids will be opened within thirty days and that work will begin early in April. None of the financiers or railroad men in this section have yet been able to satisfy themselves with respect to the backing which has rude and unpleasant views of questioning investors the territory which the road will occupy to be the best in the state and the general line of the road is farther distant from parallel lines than would be possible in the state. Nevertheless the road appears to have a peculiar starting place and no terminus. This has led to speculation, including surmises that the road was a branch of the Great Western, the Rock Island, that it was a connecting link between the Santa Fe and Des Moines either over the Rock Island from Winseters or some other point in that section over the Great Western, and that the Rock Railroad was projecting it with a view to gaining a Kansas City outlet from Des Moines. The general impression among Des Moines business men is that Mr. F. M. Hubbell is back of the company whose successfully managed and which now appears to be on its feet. WOULD INDICT LEVICH. Evidence of Conspiracy Being Presented By State. Des Moines, March 13.—There is no longer doubt as to the intention of the state in regard to Harry Levich, the former president of the Israel Isaak Finkstein is being presented to the grand jury and an indictment is expected sometime this term. Though going about it in a quiet way it is known the police officers and detectives of such a conspiracy have been before the grand jury laying the foundation for a true bill. The state realizes the impossibility of holding Levich for the ability to prove conspiracy. The decision of Judge Gwill will go a long way to prove this against Walker's co-defendant. By the state that it does not have to prove Harry Levich connected with the crime any more than it did Walker. It is claimed that if a conspiracy can be shown as in the Walker case, Levich is liable to punishment just the same as the colored man. BANKERS OFFER A REWARD. Will Give a Thousand Dollars for Every Bank Robber Convicted. Des Moines, March 13.—The executive committee of the state bankers' association is in favor of having the association make a standing offer of $10,000 to any bank robber in Iowa. The members of the committee believe that if this standing reward is offered and it is generally known among officers in the state that there is such a reward on their part when there is a bank robber, instead of the delays and in difference so often manifested. The committee will recommend to the association meeting at Davenport that this standing reward be offered. The committee will recommend an increase of the defense or protective fund by $2,000. It is also proposed that the group districts be rearranged and a larger number be made, probably fifteen or twenty instead of ten meetings that the group meetings be smaller but more convenient to the members. BRITT PUTS UP CASH. Committee Deposits' $40,000 With County Treasurer for Court House. Britt, March 11.—A committee of the county seat by Concord yesterday $40,000 in cash with the county treasurer, which will be donated to the county for the purpose of building a courthouse Britt, at the county seat is relocated. While the people of Garner have been sending out dispatches to the daily papers that Britt had given up the contest, the people of this town have been sending out dispatches to the proper time came. They not only have raised the $40,000, but also have $10,000 with which to make a fight if necessary. Seventh Victim of Glifton Fire Cedar Rapids, March 11.—Louis Thompson, colored, yard man for the Glifton Fire Department, was incarved in the fire on the morning of February 20, and who has since been at St. Luke's hospital, is dead, making the seventh victim of the terrible holocaust. Fears are entertained because of the death of Taylor of Davenport, who is still very at St Luke's hospital, this city. To Test New State Law Des Moles, March 11—J. K. Ware who conducts a horse shoeing shop on Walnut street, was arrested this afternoon upon information sworn to ir Justice Hammer's court charging him with violating the state veterinary law by practicing without a license Major McKenzie is appearing for the state board. Attorney Walter Mc Henry has been engaged for the defense. In the arrest of Ware the state attorney determine the validity of the new statue and it is expected it will be attacked upon constitutional grounds. He is Now in Omaha and Will Boon Burrender. Omaha, Neb. March 12—Ex-Deputy United States Marshal "Bill" Richards is stopping in this city with friends. He was interviewed at the Millard hotel by a Des Moines man guard to his disappearance and the Sullivan robbery, which he is charged with having been an accused Richards is considerably changed in appearance and looks like he had gone through considerable late. Streaks of gray appeared through his eyes and it is evident undergone considerable suffering. In the conversation had with him he stated that he was willing to come back to Iowa and all charges as soon as a few matters have been settled. During Creston and met him at the depot. They talked over the troubles which have beet him, and just as soon it is possible Mr. Richards will return to Creston to take up his resi- deepen. The story he told is as follows: I am absolutely innocent of any connection with the Sullivan robbery and I can prove it by several reputablenesses that such is the case. I was not at the Sullivan the time of the time of my accomplishment without any knowledge upon my part whatsoever. I was in Hamilton the day before the robbery occurred, just as has been stated in the papers, and went there to my brother, who is engaged in the restaurant, where I was brought to theuxille, wounded from the effects of the shots fired by Sullivan that night. I had known Baird for years and was instrumental in sending him to the penitentiary. We had been personal enemies shot in the street and when I approved him at once. Baird stated to me: "Bill, I am going to die. I have caused my mother a death. I am almost crazy now over my wicked ways. For God sake, don't tell my name so that she will die." "I did not promise him what I would and turning around in the crowd some one suggested that a doctor should be sent for. Others joined in saying, 'On him die!' and the doctor, the one who shone and the words of Baird touched my heart, and I stated that a doctor ought to be sent for. Some one said, 'Who will pay for the doctor?' I declared that I would if no one would be sent for. I arrived he needed to be arrived he wanted to know who would pay him for his trouble. I told him that I would, and asked him how much it would be. He replied that it would be $6. I told him that it would be $10. But that I would raise the amount in the morning, which I did by borrowing it, and the doctor was paid. I did not tell anyone who Baird was purely out of sympathy for the wounded man, and morning and when I read in the papers about the alleged connection I had with the robbery and being in trouble over another matter. I simply lost my head and skipped with the estate for which I was administrator. The relatives were pushing me hard for a settlement. I had given a surety bond and I knew that the bond company would be soon after me unless a settlement was reached, with the estate for which I was administrator raised by the papers, caused me to go out of the state. I came up to Omaha and from there departed for Mexico. I was in that country for a few days and I would turn I would meet some one from Iowa. I returned to Omaha and have been here since in communication with my friends. I have been judicted in Marion county and the bonds have been paid at the time. I would turn to raise and my friends are now making an effort to have it reduced. As soon as this takes place and the bond is furnished I shall return and surrender. I am not afraid of the outrage when the censure will be made and my innocence will be clearly shown. "I have always believed that if I had made no demand for a doctor when Baird was in Knoxville likely to bleed to death not the slightest suspicion of anything, I would not any connection with the robbery. The mere fact that I was acquainted with Baird and did not disclose his name at that time is all the foundation there is or has been to my being implicated in the robbery. I have devoted a good portion of my life to the high down of criminals, and not in a single instance has my conduct been other than straight and honorable. When the trial comes up, if it ever does, I can show by repugnance with the man from Creston to Hamilton and return. During my trip I conversed with more than fifty people. There is scarcely an hour of that time which cannot be accounted for. Possibly I did wrong the man with less trouble than a better man with less trouble than a man has made fortunate steps of that kind. I am anxious to meet the charges, but I do not care to remain in jail under bond." Mr. Richard has employed an attorney at Knoxville to look after his interests. CORYDON MYSTERY EXPLAINED Corydon, March 13—Elijah Thomas, a boy 16 years old, has confessed a series of crimes which have mystified Corydon's people for a year past. Thomas claims to have science aroused by the preaching of Miss Gleason, an evangelist. When pressed, the boy made a confession which implicated Hazen Rolf, who was at one time an inmate of the reform school, and John Jones of Lineville. Thomas claims that he was forced to participate in the threat of violence from Jones and Rolf, and many people give credence to this claim. Posse at Bay: Is Shot Tr Centerville, March 10 — James Murphy is in the county jail here arrested with resisting arrest and of assassinating Policeman Darrah in an attempt to murder him. After firing the shot Murphy ran with a mob in pursuit. Turning he fired, and was himself wounded twice. He will recover. Iowa Births Fall Off. Washington, March 13.—In connection with the statement of President Roosevelt that he regretted the fact that American families did not contain as many children as they should, the census department shows that Iowa has as great a decrease as the majority of states. In fact, Illinois, Ohio and Indiana are the only states showing a greater decrease. In 1880 the average family of Iowa, contained 5.2 members, while in 1900 they were only 4.6. This would be a reduction in twenty years of 12 per cent. A gentleman who was discussing with the late Dr. Parker the problem of a future existence excused: "The act is ar, am an annotistion. I believe that when I die that will be of me" "Thank God for that." Dr. Parker replied, as he showed his companion the door. In his reminiscences of George Washington. Dr. Edward Everett Hale tells of the general's anger at Monmouth, when he met General Lee. Washington stood Lee why such a column was used. Lee and Lee said that the American troops would not stand the British bayonets. Washington replied: "You d—n potroleum, you have never tried them!" In his recent book on "China and the Chinese," Dr. Gilles tells of a very stingy Chinman who took a parlay sum of money to an artist—payment is asked to paint in advance—and he paints him his portrait. The artist at once complied with the request, but when the portrait finished he was visible the back of the sitters head. "What does this mean for the sitter, indig nantly, Well," replied the artist, "though a man who paid so little as you wouldn't care to show his face." Henry Ward Beecher was amused when he went into a Bowyer restaurant on one occasion and heard the waker give such orders to the cook as and—““Slinkers and cow,” etc. “Watch me fazo that walter with an order which I believe he won't abbreviate,” remark Beecher at length as the walter approached. Then he said: “Give us peached eggs on toast for two, with the polished broken. But, but the walter, who was equal to the walter, walked to the Eve and Eve on a raft. Wreck 'em." it is related that Dr. Beecher nearly falted. Charles H. E. Brookfield says he was in Stevenson's company at the moment when the germ of the idea of "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde" was conceived. Stevenson was inwelving against a man with whom he had done business and with whose methods he was dissatisfied. The man's name was Samuel Creggan who trades on the Samuel. Stevenson declared in his rather finnicky, musical Scot's voice, "He receives you with Samuel's smile on his face; with the gesture of Samuel's eyes. He cast down in self-deception, he tells you how well satisfied his clients have always been with his dealings; but every now and then you catch a glimpse of his fortune on carts into a barn. Creggan the real man; Samuel's only superficial." He Went West and Prospered. Freeland, Kan., March 31—One of the most prosperous farmers in Harper County is Mr. N. H. Mead. Some thirty-four, of whom he his home, isariance, N. Y., and cisterns. He has here thrived splendidly, and last year harvested over one hundred and forty acres of wheat alone. But everything has not gone well with Mr. Mead, for his health has not been good for the last few years. He has suffered a great deal with Kidney and Bladder Trouble and could get nothing to stop it. Lately, however, he has improved a great deal, and he says that he has none of the old symptoms left and is feeling splendid again. He used Dodd's Kidney Pills and this remedy seemed to work wonders in his case. 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FREE CONVICTS TO GUARD LEVEES Several Thousand Men Are Given Liberty by Mississippi Authorities. TO PROTECT EMBANKMENTS Fear That Plantation Owners May Cut the Structures to Protect Their Property Leads to Radical Action by the State Officials. Jackson, Miss., March 12.—The several thousand convicts that were ordered by the board of control to be placed at the disposal of the Yazoo-Missourians means that all the convicts will at once be ordered to work on the levees and will be required to guard them against crevasses, which are now threatened. It also means that the convicts, who are principally negroes, will be practically turned loose and instructed to shoot any man, white or black, who may be seen trying to cut a levee. The final action taken by the board and the worst sort of an overflow is expected. The danger of levee cutting is from plantation owners who wish to preserve their property by cutting the embankment above or below them, as to relieve the pressure upon the levees which protect their property. Levee in Danger. Caruthersville, M. March 12.—The old levee, the greatest danger point along the river, extends quarter south of hese, is caving, with the river showing a rise of four inches and rain falling heavily. The situation is grave. Government engineers regard it as the most critical flood point along the river. Four hundred men are building a new levee. Landing places along the river are submerged, many towns are entirely surmised and the river, which continues to rise, has backed up for miles. Sentries on Guard. Memphis, Teen, March 12—The Mississippi river is rising steadily. In some districts armed sentries are patrolling the levees. All streams and rivers in Arkansas are overflowing. The steamer Georgia Lee arrived from Calro and reports all landings to be in an unattowed condition. The steamer's officers say refugees from lowlands are to be seen everywhere. Levees Are Holding. Vickson, Miss, March 12—E. C. Tollinger, assistant general engineer of the Yazoo-Mississippi board, says that all the levees are holding splendidly, the steady rains of the past few days being the most serious cause of alarm. He is confident all danger points can be held in check. Embankment May Be Broken. Natchez, Miss, March 12—A report has reached here that the Texas Pacific railroad embankment at Bougre had broken, and Sheriff Gillespie of that parish could not verify the report. This embankment is three feet higher than the high water stage of 1897. Arkansas Rising Rapidly. Arkansas Rising Rapidly. Little Rock, Ark. March 12—The Arkansas willississippi change line in the next twenty-four hours. The banks of the stream are reported to be badly caving. Nebraska Situation. Lincoln, Neb. March 12—The flood situation in Nebraska is improved, and the worst is believed to be over. It will require a week with favorable weather to put the roadbeds in as good condition as before the flood. Rising at Cairo. Cairo, Ill. March 12—The river gauge registered 49.4 feet at 10 o'clock 'last night, and the water is slowly rising. Reaches High Point. La Port, Ind. March 12—The Kankakee river is out of its banks, and miles of territory have been flooded. The river has reached the highest point known. Kalamazoo, Mich., March 12.—Nathaniel Surdam, 100 years old, Jan. 26, died at his home in Almena, Van Buren county. Surdam was of French descent and came to Almena, Mich., fifty years ago, and always lived on one farm. Plan B Trolley Road. Hoosick Falls, N. Y., March 12.—Plans are being mapped out by troly promoters for a road to connect New York with Montreal, the line to Vermont and by Lake Champlain. Sugar Plant to Shut Down. San Francisco, Cal., March 12.—The large cane and beet sugar refining plant of the California & Hawaii Sugar company at Crockett is shut down indefinitely. Between 300 and 100 men will be out of employment. Liberal Victory in Ontario. Toronto, March 12.—The bye-election in North Ontario for the house of commons resulted after a hot contest in the return of George D. Grant, the Liberal government candidate, by 160 majority. Reproves Judge Adams. Jefferson City, Mo., March 12.—A resolution was adopted by the house reproving Judge Adams of the United States court at St. Louis for granting the recent Wabash injunction. Wreck In Florida. Jacksonville, Fla., dispatch: The north-bound Seaboard limited was wrecked at Evergreen. Engineer Pierce and his fireman were fatally injured and six of the crew were seriously hurt. One passenger was hurt. "L" Road Collision. New York dispatch: A rear-end collision occurred on the elevated railroad in Brooklyn at Fifth avenue and Twenty-fourth street. 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Unlike pills and capsules, Mull's Grape Tonic is gentle laxative in addition to being a greater flesh-builder, blood-maker and strength-giver than cod liver oil or any other preparation recommended for that purpose. Mull's Grape Tonic is an effective case of constipation, and the numerous afflictions that invariably follow in its wake. No matter if it is piles, liver complaint, kidney disorder, vertigo, epigastitis of the heart, BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business Mt. Zion Baptist church has started revival meetings, and are having very warm meetings. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church; services were well attended all day. The ladies of the Willing Fourteen club served supper to about two hundred of the beauctuit attendants on Wednesday evening, Feb. 25. There were quite a few strangers in our town last week attending to business. We feel highly honored at having Mr. Minso, one of the leading business men of the race, made Buxton one of his regular business stations. Miss Anna Smith of Chicago, Logan Wells of Des Moines and Florence Logan of Aibla were among the many visitors of Buxton last week—all attending the ball. Mike Sirock, (white) the cager at No. 10 mine, was seriously hurt last Monday by the falling of a piece of coal from the top of the shaft. The wedding bells will soon ring out in Buxton. With the aid of the Company, the miners colony and friends the schools will be able to continue. Mr Davis Carter of "Muchy" was a Buxton visitor last week. We were all surprised last week to hear that Mr. Will Thomas had ordered nine dollars worth of brains from H. Armstrong, to make up a deficiency in the band, ha, ha. Will is all right. The weather is very pretty and if we only had our sidewalks. Mr. John Mattox has returned from a short visit to Macon City, Mt. The wedding bells proved to be a false alarm last Wednesday evening. Miss Eva, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs John Ampy, and Mr Fountain Guy, both of Baxton were united in marriage Mar 5 by Rev. C. H. Mendenhall of Mt. Zion Baptist church. After the ceremony the wedding party retired to the home of the bride where an elaborate five course sup, er was served. The bride and groom were among our most highly respected society circles and have the well wishes of all. Mrs. Belle Bush of Oskaloosa spent last week among the Buxtonies. Word was received Monday that Mr. J. T. Washington our old correspondent was rapidly regaining his health. We hope to have John back among us soon. Every one you see nowadays are singing "what the news." If you want the news place your name upon the list of the BYSTANDER subscribers. FVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try then and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 501 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. ALBIA NOTES. Mrs. Harris of Hilton and two of her children were in to the funeral of Mrs. Bartlett Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and two children from Hocking were in town Saturday. The death of Mrs. Bartlett occurred Wednesday morning at the home of her adopted daughter, Mrs. Susie Snoddy. Mrs. Bartlett has been for a number of years a residence of this city and had a host of friends to mourn her loss. She was buried Thursday morning. Services held at the A. M. E. church and conducted by Rev James Wharton. Mrs. Maggie Gordon and her little son from Hilton were in town Thursday The pastor of the A. M. E church held regular memorial services for the Rev, Bishop Richard Allen on March 8. The programme was as follows: Reacclog of the decalogue conducted by the Rev. James Wharton; song by the choir; essay, "Rev. Richard Allen" May Davie; solo, Mrs. Susie Snoody; "Publishing House of the A. M. e church," Mr. Wallace Davis; solo, Miss Eliza; essay, "How to cancel the debt of the Publishing House of the A. M. church," Miss Nellia Grayson; duet, Mrs. Susie Snoody and Anna Jones; paper, "The benefit of the Publishing Houses." Mr. Ed Butler; singing by the choir. The programme was well rendered. The A. M. E. church is holding revival services. There are quite a few strangers in our town the past week. Dalries of New York. Outside of the business of supplying New York with city milk, the farmers of New York state have an investment of $43,450,000 in cows, and a corresponding amount in dairy farms and fixtures—an amount not less than $150,000,000. A Bad Estimate. The spirits of a young man were considerably dampened on a recent Sunday evening while he was out walking with a young lady. The evening was rather cool, and the girl was very lightly clothed, so, thinking to add to her comfort, the young man took off his coat and placed it about her shoulders. As they walked along he kept thinking of his gallantry, liking himself to d'Artagnan, Sir Walter Raleigh and various other cavaliers, until he heard a passing woman say to her companion: "Hm. That's all we're good for—to have men hang their coats and hats on us." SPECTACLES HAVE TO FIT ANY EYES. BURGERED OF THE EYE- LAR MOSC & THROAT CURLED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCULIST JOB W. FIFTH ST. DEM OMEG, IOWA. AUDITOR OF STATE Des Moines, Iowa, Feb. 23, 1903. Whereas, The National Union Fire Insurance Company, located at Pittsburgh in the state of Pennsylvania has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1903, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4. Title 9, of the provisions of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of this State relating to insurance. Therefore, in pursuance of law, I B. F. Carroll, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fire Insurance in the State, by agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1904. I further certify that the statement shows— 1st. The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company, Dec. 31, 1902, to be $750,000.00 2nd. The aggregate amount of the assets of said company, Dec. 31, 1902, to be $1,417,449.36 3rd. The aggregate amount of Liabilities of said company, including the amount required to safely reinsure all outstanding risks, Dec. 31, 1902, to be $1,123,865.34 4th. The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1902, to be...... $590,365.93 5th. The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1902, to .... $407,489.41 Ja testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the Seal of my office the day and date above written. B. F. CARROLL, Auditor of State. CHEAP LANDSEEKERS RATES TO THE NORWEST. The M. & St. L. Railroad will sell tickets to Homesekers every Tuesday by which they obtain a rate of one fare plus $200 for the round trip to all points in northern Minnesota and North Dakota. Cheap one way tickets on sale at same time. For full participatory inquiries of any M. & St. L. agent or address A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. France Carrying a Heavy Load. With a national debt of $5,000,000 and a population practically at a standstill, with a costly standing army and an expensive navy, France is staggering under a heavy load. Perhaps her shoulders are strong enough and broad enough to bear it, but the crush may come some day despite French confidence in the stability and financial resources of the republic—Baltic Sun. Practice in all the Courts in Iowa. Real Estate and Probate a Specialty.::. Room 405 IOWA PHONE MARQUARDT BLOCK. 899. Subscribe for Bystander. Dumas' Generosity. In his biography of Alexander Dumas Harry A. Snurr says that the improvident French author, who hated avarice, was once waiting in line for his cloak at a soiree, when he saw a millionaire give a tip of 10 cents to the servant who handed out his paletot. Dumas, getting his cloak, throw down a $20 note. "Pardon, sir, you have made a mistake, I think," said the man, offering to return the note. "No, friend," answered Dumas, casting a disdainful glance at the millionaire, "it is the other gentleman who has made the mistake." Guns Cast In*o the Sea. The armament of Fort Silema, consisting of two 38-ton and two 18-ton guns, has lately been condemned as unserviceable. On consideration it was found that the freight of these guns to England would be greater than their present intrinsic value, and that they could not be offered for sale in Malta, as there are not the requisite tools for breaking them up and utilizing their iron and steel. The four guns were consequently thrown into the sea at Ghar-Iddu, near Fort Silema. Indignation. "Aren't you sometimes a little conscience-strenken when you think of the advantages you take of the public?" "Not at all," answered Senator Sorghun. "Look at the men of genius the public has permitted to starve. Look at t e heroes whose sacrifices are not acknowledged even by a tablet of stone. Any little thing I can do toward getting even with the public gives me sincere moral satisfaction—Washington Star. The Actor's Handicap To a group of friends Ellen Terry once said: "A ting is not like drawing. You make a line. If it is wrong you rub it out at once and make another. With acting that is impossible; there is no altering—it must stand. I often feel as if I must cry to the audience, 'Oh, that is wrong, not as I meant it to be; let me act that part or sentence over again.'" HE GOT THE CLOAK. Enterprise Thief Saw Opportunity to Make a Bargain. "Billy" Wiel, gambler, is well remembered by many a New Yorker who patronized 518 Broadway in the good old days, when it was the Canfield's of the city. This famous gaming resort was the third building below Twelfth street, east side of Broadway. Its owners were James E. Kelly, Lucien Appleby and Tom Grady, Wiel deit far there. One day he stopped before a fur house window in Fourteenth street to admire some cloaks there displayed, and, seeing one much to his liking, remarked to a friend, "I'd give $150 for that," then passed on. That might a man with a bundle rapped at the wicket gate in 818. "What is it?" asked Wiel. "Here's your cloak," replied the stranger, pushing it through the opening. "I heard you say you'd give $150 for it. Fork over the money." The fellow, a noted thief, had stolen it on hearing Wiel's remark.—New York Press. HAD BECOME SECOND NATURE. Suspicions of a Schoolmaster Not Easily Allayed. The old schoolmaster was deeply affected. His scholars, noticing the dislipidated appearance of his chair, had presented him with a new one for Christmas. "My dear boys," said the kindly old pedagogue, with tears in his eyes, "I can never hope to tell you how you have made me feel by this token of your love for me. All I can do is to thank you for the sacrifices you have made of your little purses for the sake of my comfort. If you have found me severe at times, I trust you realize that it has always been for your own good. I hope to always have your full confidence, as you have ever had mine." As the old schoolmaster prepared to sit down in his new chair he unconsciously ran his hand over the seat in search of bent pins. Possibilities In Airships The Smithsonian Institution has published a new edition of Dr. Langley's "Experiments in Erodynamics" first printed eleven years ago. In summing up, Dr. Langley speaks of the prospects for the future somewhat as follows: Since that time, he says, he has demonstrated that mechanical flight is possible by actually performing it with steel flying machines nearly a thousand times heavier than air, driven by steam. These machines weighed from thirty to forty pounds and flow from a half to three-quarters of a mile at speeds varying from twenty to thirty miles an hour. It is believed by Dr. Langley that the time is now very near when human beings will be transported at high velocities, though perhaps at first under exceptional conditions, such as are demanded in the arts of war rather than of peace. The Graze for Antiquities A saltcellar of the spacious times of great Elizabeth has been sold at auction in London for the amazing sum of £3,000. Only a saltcellar! And there is no authentic proof that the lion-hearted ruler of the England of Shakespeare and of Burleigh and the other men of high renown who lived in the latter part of the marvelous sixteenth century ever took salt from this small dish. If such a bit of tableware sells for £3,000, what would be a fair price for a genuine Elizabethan platter big enough to contain a baron of true British roast beef? HENRY GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Director. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1000. Iowa phone 640. Residence 1428 Woodland Mutual 1065 AMERICA'S BEST Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republicn. News from all of the world—Well written, original stories—Answers to queries—Articles on Health, the Home. New Books, and on Work about the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean Is a member of the Associated Press, the only Western Newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news servile of the New York Sun and special cable of the New York World—daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout the country. YEAR ONE DOLLAR Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander and The Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both papers for $2.00 ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1903. Nettie Hazzard, plaintiff versus M. H. Hazzard, defendant. To M. H. Hazzard: You are hereby notified that on or before the 23rd of April, A. D. 1903, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony and the custody of your two minor children, Lena and Theodore. For further particulars see petition when on file, and unless you appear hereto and defend before noon of the Saturday of the next term, being the May term of the District, which will commence at Des Moines on the 4th day of May 1903, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 13th day of February 1903. WOODSON & BROWN. Attorney for Plaintiff. ```markdown ``` Strawborrio Dollars on each tent, fish from own ponds grown by following our new method of culturing plants. We plant will flake bed 10 feet square and plant with direction for culture. We have direction for culture. We choose plants large illustrated plant & plant quantity. We charge illustrated plant & plant category fee you must mention. Price JOURNAL SEED Co., Boise, Idaho CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian Baptist Church - situated in 18th St., between Church and Sunday School; at 12 9 o'clock. Preserving, 1 P.M. oclock. Preaching. T. L. Grimley. Pastor. Paul A. Paul. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 0:30 a.m. m.; Sunday School at 3 oclock. Borrowing Lease at p.m. preaching at 3 p.m. Horace S. Graver. First African Baptist Church - Corner School and Fourth Street. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 0:30 a.m. m.; Sunday School at 3 oclock. Superintendent: Young People's meeting 7 p.m. preaching 8:00 p.m. Sarur's Chapel M. E. Chau - Corner of 11th and Crown Street and 8 m and 8 p.m. Caus and prayer meeting 11 m Sunday; Sunday School m; Epw. Sunday School m; Fayre and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 96th Ith Street Tablescrabe Church Mission - Situated over 85 East Locust street. Preaching at 3 oclock. Class meeting 3 p.m. Rev. J. R. Winusch, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge. No. 2. A. F. & A. M.-Meets First Thursdays in each month at Mason hall and Center streets, Geo. J. Coggett, W. M. T. S. Ruff, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 4. -Meets First Thursdays in each month at Mason hall, J. E. Tedd, M. C.; H. W. Wright, Rec. Nacomi Commandery, No. 3. -Meets Second Mondays at Mason hall, Mrs. I. V. D-ney, Matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. Court. No. 4. -Meets First Thursdays of each month at Mason hall, Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Maggete secretary. No. 129. G. U. O. of O. F. First Second, and Third Tuesday each month at Cdd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Vinnus streets. D. Burna, N. G. F. H. H. of R. No. 339 of G. U. O. of O F—Convenes the second and fourth Thursday in mouth, promptly at 8 o'clock, Mrs Blakey, M. N. G. Mrs. G. W. Williams, W. R. Arto Tabernacle No 472—Weste first and third Thursday in Bach, Gelt, Gotl, Furth, M. S. Strel and Walnut streets, Mrs Nettle Davis, C. P.; Arts Marie Woods, Sec. Mrs Mollie Gordon. Assistant Scribe. PARTICULAR MEN are always pleased with the popular BRAND COLLARS They are Stylish, Comfortable GUARANTEED LINEN. The only collar made with a heavy 690D. heavy, 5 ply seam. RETAIL TWO FOR A QUARTER AND EQUAL ANY TWENTY-FIVE CENT COLLAR MADE Sold by live, up-to-date merchants, everywhere, or two sample collars sent by mail, postage paid, for 25 cents. Van Zandt, Jacobs & Co. Troy, N. Y. A Popular Collar Mango 2½ inches Special inducements to Dealers. Kansas City Southern Railway KANSAS CITY TO THE GULF FASSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE, SOIL AND RESOURCE THAN ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN WORLD, FOR ITS LENGTH. Along its line are the finest lands, suited for growing small grain, corn, flax, cotton; for commercial apple and peach orchards, for other fruits and berries; for commercial cantaloupe, tomato and general truck farms; for sugar cane and rice cultivation; for merchantable timber; for raising houses, mules, cattle hogs, sheep poultry and Angora goats, at prices ranging from FREE GOVERNMENT HOMESTEADS to twenty-five dollars or more per acre. Cheap trip home-seekers and one-way colonist tickets, on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. Write for a copy of "CJRRENT EVENTS," published by the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY The Short Line to "INEXPENSIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES." H. D DUTTON TRAV, PASS. AGT KANSAS CITY; MO. F E ROESLER, TRAV, PASS. AND IMIG'N AGT., KANSAS CITY, MO. S. G. WARNER G. P. & T. A. KANSAS CITY, MO. CALIFORNIA OREGON AND WASHINGTON THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE THREE SOLID TRAINS DAILY over the only double-track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River. Direct route and excellent train service from all points in Iowa. Three trains a day to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland Through service of compartment, drawing-room and Pullman tourist sleeping cars, dining cars, observation and buffet cars and free reclining chair cars. For tickets and information apply to agents of THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE or address W. R. KNISKERN, Passenger Train Manager, OHIOAGO, ```markdown ``` MANAGER WANTED We desire to employ a trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage our business in this County and adjoining territory. Our house is well and favorably known. $20.00 Straight Cash Salary and all Expenses paid each week by check direct from Headquarters Expense money advanced; previous experience unnecessary; position per manent. Address Thomas J. Cooper, Manager, 1040 Caxton Building, Chicago, Ill. SEED CORN. Our Iowa grown Seed Corn is thorny and tough. We our improved varieties yield 20 to 50 bu. per acre more than other sorts, under ordinary conditions- have yielded 215 bu. per acre by special culture. SEED OATS... some of the new varieties, newer varieties, more vigorous, and more productive. Iowa grown, new crop, seed at low prices. Large descriptive charts of Seed Corn. IOWA SEED CO., Des Moines, Iowa. Subscribe for the Bystander. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R. I & P., GOING EAST. ARRIVE 8:15 pm ... Chicago Limited ... *10:15 pm 4:59 pm ... Day Express & Mail ... *4:55 pm 11:55 pm ... Rock I Land Express ... *9:10 pm 9:00 am ... Day Express ... *9:10 pm 9:00 am ... Hawkeye Limited ... *7:20 am C. R. I & P., GOING WEST 8:27 am ... Denver Limited ... *8:37 am 9:20 am ... Night Express ... *4:55 am 3:30 am ... Rocky Mountain Limited ... *4:00 am 11:40 am ... Fast Mail ... *11:40 pm C. R. I & P., GOKEUK 11:55 am ... Eiffel Tower ... *7:00 am 3:69 pm ... Keokuk ... *6:40 am 10:45 pm ... Keokuk ... *11:55 am CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL 12 33 am ..... Pacific Express ..... 5 40 pm 12 35 pm ..... California Express ..... 9 10 am 12 40 pm ..... Storm Lake Express ..... 9 30 pm 12 45 pm ..... Chicago Express ..... 10 40 pm 12 55 pm ..... Sioux City & Spirit Lake Ex 11 45 am 11 15 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 11 45 am 11 40 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 11 45 am 14 00 am ..... Orbana & Sioux City ..... 14 35 pm 14 55 pm ..... Boone Express ..... 4 05 pm 14 75 pm ..... Madrid Local ..... 12 00 am 14 35 pm ..... Chicago Limited ..... 11 15 am *Daily* *Daily* All other trains daily except Sunday C. S. outhern Railway the Crow Flies" FOR DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE, SOIL ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN ITS LENGTH. suited for growing small grain, small apple and peach orchards, for municipal cantaloup, tomato and cane and rice cultivation; for mer- casses, nuts, cattle hogs, sheep es ranging from UNT HOMESTEADS acre. Cheap round trip home- kets, on sale first and third Tues- NT EVENTS," published by the W. L. Morris Florist Peoples Steam Laundry C. L. TREGO, Manager. 531-533 West Sixth Avenue... VERY LOW R THE NORTH from February The North Pacific will sell One Way Colonist terminals—St. Paul, Minn. Superiors—to nearly all po- necting lines in Montana, Oregon. GOOD LAND IN THESE BEING SOLD and the oppo- LOW PRICED HOMES is For rates, details and information w CHAS. S. FEE, C Correspondence and inquires VERY LOW RATES TO THE NORTHWEST..... from February 15 to April 3 the Northern Pacific Railway will sell One Way Colonist Tickets from its east terminals—St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Superiors—to nearly all points on its own and connecting lines in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon. GOOD LAND IN THESE STATES IS RAI- LING SOLD and the opportunities to get des- troy PRICED HOMES is just as rapidly passin- tates, details and information write at once to CHAS. S. FEE, Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. Ago St. Paul Correspondence and inquires are given prompt attent Pacific Railway will sell One Way Colonist Tickets from its eastern terminals-St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and the Superiors—to nearly all points on its own and connecting lines in Montana, Idaho, Washington and Oregon. GOOD LAND IN THESE STATES IS RAPIDLY BEING SOLD and the opportunities to get desirable, LOW PRICED HOMES is just as rapidly passing. 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