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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 10. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city of going to make a visit, please inform us, we solicit all your local news—add Miss Rosie Carter of Lexington, Mo., is visiting Mr. Adam Dixon. Frank Brown of Muscatine was in the city last week. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Buckner are en-taining Miss Laura gains of Buxton this week. Mrs. Martha Jackson left last Tuesday for Canton, Mo., to visit her parents. Rev. O. A. Johnson spent several days in Oskaloosa last week, returning home last Friday. Mr. Geo. Taylor received a painful accident Monday at the packing plant. His finger was nearly cut off. Miss Ora Shaffer has gone to Chicago and dame rumor has it that she may change her name are she returns. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Davis spent last week in Albia attending the convention of the Daughters of Tabor. Mrs Davis was a delegate. Mr. Tom Spicer and Mrs. A. Clark are among those from Ottumwa this week. The former is the guest of Messrs. Edward and Claud Weeks and the latter is visiting her husband. Miss Nettle Williams and Mr. Claude Carr were married last Wednesday, but as we were very busy this week we cannot give a good write up, hence it will appear in our next issue. Miss Selma Stanton will entertain a few friends this evening, complimentary of Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Stanton, as Mr. Stanton will leave tomorrow for St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. S. Joe Brown entertain, at lunchtime Thursday, Grand Marter L. L. Brown of Marshalltown, W. H. London and wife of Buxton, and Rev. H. S. Graves and wife. Lawrence Morgen purchased a very beautiful banjo this week. He has become tired of the mandolin and will play his favorite instrument hereafter. Mrs. J. C. Williams and baby who have been visiting in different cities in Kentucky, since early this spring, returned home Tuesday evening. Rev. T. W. Nickerson of Marshalltown was in the city Saturday enroute to Cleveland. He called at our sanctum and gave us words of encouragements. Mrs. Matthews left last Saturday afternoon for Los Angeles after making a trip East; her husband will join her to make their future home in that city. Your Patronage is Kindly Solicited at the new Jewell Restaurant just opened at the corner of W. Second and Walnut MEALS SERVED AT 10 CENTS. Under management of R. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE IT MAY HAPPEN ANY TIME That you will desire information regarding the great Southwestern Territory. We have attractive booklets that are just the thing and from which much can be learned. Let us send them to you that you may know the great possibilities in the section traversed by the line of the M. K. & T. Ry. Address "KATY," 601 Wainwright Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. L. Denny who has been absent from the city for nearly a year visiting some of the principal western cities is now at home, but from what she says of her trip, being no well pleased, it is very likely that she will return to Los Angeles this autumn. While in Oskaloosa, Ia., stop at Emanuel Lobbins' Lunch Room also furnished rooms. Good service at reasonable rates. 311 Rock Island avenue. Mrs. W. B. Milligan left Saturday for Chicago to join her husband the "Colonel" who has a run out of Chicago to California. They may decide to make their home at San Francisco. Miss Louse Trent, one of the teachers in the colored High Schools of St. Joseph, Mo. is spending a fortnight with Mr. and Mrs. Paul Owens. She will also visit St. Paul and Minneapolis during her vacation. The Ms. Olive Court No. 4 gave a reception for the masons and friend last Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Woods. Fully 100 people were present. Mrs. Gould precluded over the bowl of fraps, assisted by Mrs. Geo. Woods. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Miller assisted by Miss Ada Wilkinson. VERY-LOW RATES TO PITTSBURG Visa the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold Aug. 1, 2 and three, with very favorable return limits, on account of C.T. A. U. Convention. Apply to Agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. Oscar Glass is making a good head waiter. He has had charge of the dining room as the Illiad for several weeks and is giving good satisfaction to his employer. Mr. Glass is a very goung man to hold such a responsible position, but he follows that old motto do your work well whatever it may be and you will attain success When breakfast's late, and you feel like "saying something special," say "I'll Get a Gas Range." Gas Stoves 9.50 to 16.50 No charge for connection: Makes Me Smile when I think of the fellows that haven't got a Gas Range yet. They don't know what they're missing. Capital City Gas Light Co. 413-4 5-415 Locust St. Services Sunday July 19th as follow 10:30 a. m., sermon by Rev. C, H Mencenhall of Buxton 8:00 p. m. Pastor's subject: "The Relation of the Negro to our National Life." Special music will be furnished by the chair, under the direction of Prof. Houston. All cordially invited. T. L. GRIFITH, Pastor. Pants.....15c Suit.....50c Coat and Vest.....35c Overcoat.....50c # Cleaned and pressed Pants.....35c to $ .50 Suits.....75c to 1.58 Coat and Vest.....50c to 1.00 Special attention giving to all kinds of repairing. VERY LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA AND RETURN. Look in neat issue for the many dinners given and visitors in our city. Rev. W. H. London of Buxton was in our city this week visiting the Grand Lodge. Mr. W. W. Carey and wife of Buxton spent this week in our city visiting Rev T. L. Griffith and wife. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Johnson daughter and son of Marshalltown has spent the whole week visiting our city the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John Walker on E. Lyon Street. Miss Lilian Finley of Oksaloosa a sister of Mrs. K. Weeks, who arrived in our city on the 4th of July will spend several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Rollen Weeks. Mr. J. B. Cason of Ottumwa, Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias who succeeded Jas. Washington of Cleveland who moved to St. Louis, was in our city this week installing the new K. P. officers Monday evening at Sherman hall, near the fair ground. Mr. Cason is a young man, who works on the Ottumwa Carier and has been there for the past three years. MASONIC GRAND LODGE. ELECTION. All of the old officers of the Masonic Grand lodge were relied with the exception of the R. W. Junion Warden, M. W. G. M. F. L. Brown, Marshall- towh; R. W. Dep. G. M. M. W. Carey, Bixton; R. W. G. W. W. H. Milligan, Cedar Rapids; R. W. J. W. U. S. Jones of Albia; R. W. Grand Treasure, Win Coalson, Des Moines; R. W. Grand Secretary, A. R. A Blank, Koekui; SPECIAL NOTICE. The editor, Office Forman and in fact nearly the full BYSTANDER force has been attending the Grand Lodge and assisting the local lodge to entertain the masons and other visitors until Thursday night consequently we cannot give our readers a full report of the Lodge or the list of visitors and where stopping or who entertain them, but the complete report with cuts of many leading persons will be printed in full. Next issue will be a beautiful number and every person who had a friend visiting them please call to our office or phone us at once we can have a complete list of the many visitors. An Emperor's Whims. Emperor Frederick William of Prussia sometimes would signify his reverence for the sword, absurd petition by drawing on the margin an ass' head and gars. One day, a baron of ancient patent having complained of another baron taking precedence of him, the king wrote on the petition: "Mere folly; whether a man sits above me or below me, my birth remains the same." Oftentimes who they were, a peculiarity which made nervous people evade the royal presence. One day when a man saw the king approaching he took to his heels and ran, but Frederick William pursued him in hot hate and when he overtook him asked: "Why did you run away from me?" "From fear," answered the man, but he trumped with his cane and said that he "wished himself to be loved and not to be feared." DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. Over 764 West Ninth Street. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION. One-way rate with two dollars additional, for round trip tickets on sale the first and third Tuesdays of every month, with limit for return twenty-one days from date of sale. See ticket agents of Minnesota & St. Louis for information as to rates, eto or address. A. B. CURT, P. & T. A. A. B. CUTT, G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn. NEW USE FOR ELECTRICITY. Entire Restaurant Service Supplied In 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 $50,000 by a natural food company. There are 500 tables. Five hundred little electric cars serve the dinner to each table in a silent and satisfactory manner. Each table is equipped with an electric car, a menu and a small desk. The menu is displayed on the table. 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 flying back with the dinner 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 hundreds of other trains. The restaurant has a man at a switchboard. It would almost seem as if the test servant problem might be solved by Niagara Falls and the lighting.' ECHOES FROM ROCK ISLAND. The churches of the Tri-Cities are preparing to give a grand outing at Prospect Island, the Maine. In three months 30th, to which the public are cordially invited. Orators of the day are Hon. Geo. McCaskill of Rock Island, Rev. Smothers of Davenport and Attorney W. T. Mott of Davenport. We hope every one will turn out and enjoy the outing of the day. We are visiting Thursday from a two weeks' visit in Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha. Neb. The young ladies seem so pleased since his return, as Will is quite a "beam brumel" of the Tri-Cities. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Toller are enjoying a delightful visit from Mr. and Mrs. Mm. Mathieu of Des Moines, the Marathon of the Como club are making extensive preparations for their annual celebration August 1st at Huber's park. All are anticipating a jolly good time. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Houston of South Rock Island are the proud host and hostess of a dear little miss, whom we are very proud to present to her life. Henry has been busy "setting them up" to the boys. Mrs. Chas. Windsor is enjoying a lovely visit from her sister from Missouri. As yet we have not acertained the lady's name. number of ladies from Rock Island Island. Job support will compose a party to soon leave for Denver, Colo. and Salt Lake City. Mrs. J. Baker and baby of Kansas City are visiting at the home of Mr. A. E. Joplin and sister. Mrs. S. Kays. A large crowd is expecting to enjoy the pleasures of the trolley party Fri. the evening given under the auspices of the ladies of the Tabernacle Queen of Illinois. MT. PLEASANT. Miss Mabel Burnugh died at her home on E. Saunders street last Thursday morning and her funeral was preached at the house Friday after her death. E. Saunders church. Miss Mabel had suffered from consumption for several months. She leaves a father, a sister and three brothers to survive her. The floral offerings were large and beautiful. The flowers were Bessie Robinson, Ada Tops, Cora Howard, Carrie McCracken and GraceTaylor and the singing was conducted by the A. M. E. choir. Miss Burnugh was 16 years, one month and a few months old. Mrs. Mary Bowman, who was visiting Prof. and Mrs. J. M. Watts, has returned to her home at Galesburg. -Mr. Edward Fitzgerald is in Washingsburg. -Mr. Clay Reed and Mr. Ray Mason were up from Hutton Sunday. Mrs. George Coalison, Jr., and son who have been visiting with Mrs Chas. Fitzgerald, have returned to Fairfield. Miss Mandeline Burnaugh is in Fairfield. Mr. Robert Anderson was in Burlington Monday. T. L. Burnett was in Burlington Monday. Mr. Burnett will be quarterly meeting at the Methodist church and Rev. Will lams of Burlington will assist. Mr. Samuel Robinson of Omaha is visiting relatives here. Mr. Chas. Austin's daughter and hen moving from Burlington to Mr. Pleasan. Miss Myra Carter is quite ill with asthma this week. Miss Myra Carter slowly improves the member of the Baptist church are remodeling their parsonage. MUSCATINE NEWS. Mrs. R. J. Watson its on the sick list. Walter Willips and Robert Molts of Washington spent a few days visiting Tom Molts. Henry Seay of Muserville was in Rock Island last week visiting his sister, Mrs. Maggle Pearson. Quite a number spent an enjoyable day fishing and the Fourth fishing and playing croquet. The prize was won by Samuel Parmes and Miss Maud Ousley. The partners who have won the previous years did not play, Mr. H. Seay being out of the city. Mrs. Mary Bain and children spent a few days in Wilton, the guests of Mrs. Ida Holbrook. Mrs. Seay was in Ottumwa last week to see his daughter, Miss Florence, who is stopping with Rev. and Mrs. M. I. Gordon. The Dunhair club women met Thursday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. Steve Loyd. A very interesting paper was read on the advancement of the negro by Mrs. A. Thompson. A discussion followed. After adjournment the hosts served by the hostess, consisting of berries, cream cake and lemonade. Molline, Rock Island and Davenport have written Muscatine Sunday school their desire to be their guests at a union picnic. Arrangements will be posted. Mr. and Mrs. Furgerson of Monmouth, Ill., with their daughter and son, have moved to Muscatine. They are located in Hoopes' addition. Durham Powell spent a few days in Burton with old acquaintances last week. Miss Anna Jackson, who spent one year in this city, has returned to the home of her parents in Des Moines. She will be attending this week. Be ready to say what you can. EVANS NEWS. The Gallilee Baptist church had its regular services Sunday, July 12. The services were conducted by the pastor, Rev. S. Bates; also the Lord's Supper guest. Mr. George Hackney was in our town a few days last week on business. He also spent Sunday with us. Mrs. Alice Johnson of Buxon came over to our town Saturday, July 12. Mrs. Alice Johnson was for Colfax Monday at 1:30 as a delegate of the household of Ruth to the grand lodge in Colfax, which convened July 14 to the 16th, accompanied by Mr. Major Barbor, a delegate of the old Barbor. Mr. Major Barbor was in Buxon, the household of Ruth, No. 1013, is going in a body to turn out with the grand lodge Thursday, July 16. If providence does not hinder. Mrs. Lillie Smith of Murquilleville daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Barber, mother of Mr. and Mrs. Barker baby sister home with her, after spending a week with her father and mother. Miss Agnes Lewls returned home Saturday, July 11, after visiting relatives and friends in Buxton. She returned home from Albia, after spending three days She reports a pleasant stay. Quite a number of our people have work and others intend to more later. The fish are still biting. Some of our neighbors were our yesterday June 1. Rev S. Bates drove over to Buxton Monday on business. Mrs. Bollie Edmons and her daughter, Mrs. Ellen Gillwaters, of Seferis is in our town visiting Mrs. Edmons mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Jerrry Willison. Mrs. Pattle Henderson is on the sick list this week. We hope she will be better in a few days. CEDAR RAPIDS BUDGETARIAN. The Siloam Yates Club convened in the admittances of Mrs. Gray and were served with refreshments at the close of the session. Last Thursday a number of ladies, lead by Mrs F. M. Lowery and Mrs Nelle Claybrook, surprised Mrs. Branden. The afternoon was spent in conversation andat the close of the afternoon the ladies were served with ice cream and cake Mrs. Lonisa Perkins is on the sickler. Mrs. Fanny Hawkins is convalesent. Mrs. Charles Perkins accompanied by Miss Rosa McMoiland left Sunday morning for Chiesgo where she joined her husband and will make her future home. Mr. W. H. Milligan and Mrs. Ed Marshall left for Des Moines Monday morning. Miss Gr ce black of Otumwa is the guest of Miss Dallas Marshall. Mrs Anna Forester has returned home from a pleasant visit with her sister in Des Moines. A pleasant surprise was given on Mrs. Laura Martin by the Mandolin club Monday evening. The evening was spent in conversation and good music. The Barbecue is booming. We expect an exursion from Buxton for $2 round trip. Speakers of the day will be Mr. J. H. Van Camp, Mayor Houston. Rev. Boyd and Lawyer Crossby. A good time guaranteed. ALBIA NOTES. Mrs. Ann Davis of Garden Grove was called to Albia on account of the death of grandma Burton. Miss May Days returned from a week visit in Garden Grove Tuesday evening. Died at the home of her daughter Mrs. G. A. Davis on Thursday July 9, 1 C9 Aunt Dicy Burton the mother of Mrs. G. A. Davis and Mrs. Luciana Jones. The decease C4 had residue in Albia for nearly 40 years coming to this town just after the Civil war from Missouri. She was a member of the M. E. Church for a number of years in this town and had from childhood been a good Christian. She leaves two daughters and twelve grand children to mourn her loss with a host of friends in the community in which she lived. The funeral services were held at the A. M. E Church, Rev. James Wharton officiating. The daughters of Tabor and Knights held their Annual Convention in Albia this year it brought a large crowd of visitors to our town. Mrs. Honeaiaetta U underwood of Chicago is visiting at the parental home this week. Mrs. Wilburn and Mrs. S Jones of Des Moines also Mr. and Mrs. Miller were in Albis attending the grand session. SIOUZ CITY ITEMS. Geo. Washington has been elected delegate to represent the I. O. O. F. of this city, he left Monday to attend the Grand Lodge of the U. O. O. F. which convenes at Coixell beginning Tuesday. Miss Iya Johnson of New York daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Curtly arrived in our city Tuesday to pay a visit to her parents Mrs. Hendry of Kansas City, Kan. arrived in our city last week for a visit with her daughter Mrs. O. E. Stubbieldle. James Washington left for Des Moines Monday as a delegate of the Decatur Lodge No. 13 to attend the Grand Lodge which convenes in that place. The marquade social given by the ladies of the Mt. Zion church was not largely attended, but enjoyed by all those present Medanes Hills and stokes of Yankton came down last week to be at the bedside of their friend Fred Baker. Died Saturday July 11 at 4:00 o'clock. Mr. Fud Baker after an illness of eight days with acute pneumonia. When peace came, he was surrounded by his family and friends. He leaves a wife, two sons and one daughter and relatives to mourn his departure. The family have our heart felt sympathy. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock at the Mt. Zion Baptist church, Rev. M. J. Burton officiating. The church was filled with sorrowing friends who came to pay the last tribute of respect to the departed one. Many floral offerings were send. Interment in Logan Park cemetry. Meadows hills and stokes left for home at Yankton, S. D. Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Askew and children have moved out in their new house near river side place known as Dormans Station. We hope they won't be long getting use to the country life. Mr. David Slover has purchased a cozy little home at Crescent Park. Would that more of our people go and do like wise. Bishop Abraham Grant of the A. M. E. Conference will be in our city on August 11th if nothing happens. BROOKLYN NEWS. Mrs. Daisy Hanan Lemine and baby boy of Chicago is visiting her mother Mrs. Henry H. Moore formally Mrs. Davis. Henry H. Moore returned home this morning from Washington, Iowa where he was at the bed side of his sick sister Miss Hattie Moore. CLINTON ITEMS. Rogers son of Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Green of Chicago is the guest of his cousin Custis and Genevieve Bush. Wednesday evening July 10th, the marriage of Miss Anna B. Cooper only daughter of Mrs. Frank Cooper to L. C. Freeman of Chicago took place at the home of the bride on 2d Avenue, in the presence of the immediate relatives and a few friends of the contracting parties. Rev. W. S. Searcy obituary, refreshments were served at the conclusion of the ceremony, the newly married couple will make there home in Chicago. It is now a month since the BYTANDER representative was here, there are some who were not prepared to meet him at that time, who promised to do so soon after, but have said nothing about it since. remember all you have given him is your word and he cannot run his paper on that alone. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton was in Clinton Sunday shaking hands with his numrous friends, who are always glad to see Jesse. Sunday was quarterly meeting the last for this conference year. Presiding Elder Malone, the old gospel war horse was with us living up things with his presence. Rev. W. A. Searay left Monday night for Des Moines to be in attendance at the Grand Lodge session of Masons which is being held this week in that city. Rev. Malone spent Monday and Tuesday in the city resting up from his labors, while he he he he the guest of several friends at breakfast, dinners and suppers, he left Wednesday morning for Davenport, where he again took up his work. CLEVELAND BITS. The local No. 1 of Cleveland of the Y. M. M. & P. A. fail to agree with the State Prepent, so they at once accepted his resignation. President K. P. Davis deceived the association is in debt, from the work, he did for the association. The local president G. E. Green appointed a committee to invigile the matter at once, the committee are J. P. Dickerson, J. McQuire and Washington Jones. Wm. Boxford went to Fort Madison on business and to meet an old friend. John Hollow has purchased a three year old trotter, and he likes the spirited horse. Z M. Hindsman will leave for Albia on business. D. T. Mosley left for the Odd Fallow's Convection. Rav. W. T. Nickerson of Marsballitown preached at the first Baptist church Sunday. F. D. Hawkins has been promoted as cager in the White Breast Mine. Mrs. H. M. Taylor left the city Monday where did she go. Mrs. Rachel Boxdall returned from Hawkin where she spanned the 4th with her sister Bob Chanan and friends. Mr. W. S. Miller's birthday celebration was highly attended by the best society people. Music by M. F. P. F. Davis; Address by Rev G. E. Green and Mrs. L Boxdall followed by singing Near My God To the Assisted by Messrs Z M Hindman, Wm. Boxdall, D. T. Mosley and John Holan. J. P. Nickerson acted usher, cream and cake was served by Mrs. Julia Poton. This was a grand affair. France Carrying a Heavy Load. With a national debt of $6,000,000,000 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 be able to crush may come soon despite France's stagnant and financial resources of the republic—neither more Sun. ORIGIN OF SLANG PHRASE. When He First Undertaked Meaning of Descriptive Term. A student in the School of Mines at Columbia university who has just returned from Butte, Mon., was telling Charles James, majors, proprietor of the Sturtevant, about the atmospheric peculiarities of that mining town of the Peak. "Pon my word," he said, "the alf is so charged with mineral gases that after a man has been out for an hour or so in the morning his heart action is so slow that he is obliged to drink plenty of whisky to get it in fairly normal condition. I was told that there were at one time a few inhabitants of Butte who were teetotalers, but there were at another time a drink a quart of whisky before his midday dinner in that town, without feeling in the slightest degree intercated. That is why Butte men, when they come East and their heart works normally, get frightfully drunk when they try to drink as they do at home." "I see," retorted Mr. Jaimes. "I understand now what it means to tell a man that he has a 'beat' on."—New York Times. No. 5. Chinaman Wins Yale Honors. Bartlett G. Young, this year's president of the Yale University Bancol club, is of Chinese parentage, though born in this country. His father, Dr. Young Wing, graduated from Yale in 1854 and later married a Miss Kelogg, member of a prominent Connecticut family and a famous beauty in her day. He lived in Hawaii for many years, being on intimate terms with Mark Twain, Charles Dudley Warner and other notable literary persons, and only returned to his native country on the death of his wife a few years ago. At the time of his boy's birth Dr. Young was a special envoy of China in Washington, and therefore the young man is held to be a Chinese, though born in this country. Escape Autograph Hunters. Gabrielle D'Annunzio, the distinguished Italian writer, has been receiving during the last few months as a photographer from collectors and admirers in Italy, but throughout Europe, that he has at last grown tired of signing his name and has adopted a novel method of notifying the public that he is unable to comply with any such requests in future. In the hotel at Bologna where he is staying this noon, he has received the D'Annunzio's right hand is injured and therefore he regrets to say that he cannot write his name in albums or on postal cards," etc. Bleichroeder to Leave the Turf. Though, his new American jockey, Foster, won several races for Baron Bleichroeder of late, the latter is determined to give up his racing stables. He says he can't stand the jockey-jockeying any longer, and if he loses Foster he will have to begin all over again. The baron intends selling his yearlings from the Romerhof stud in the fall, and he will take about getting rid of the horse. Bleichroeder has been the most generous patron of the German turf for twenty years. Monument to Gallant Penniman Monument to Talian Frenchman. The anniversary of the arrival of the first Frenchman in York during the evolutionary war was observed by the laying of a corner stone of a monument to be erected in Trinity churchyard to the memory of Admiral De Ternay, who rendered efficient service to the patrol cause during the war with Great Britain. NOTHING TOO SMALL TO STEAL. City Merchant Complains of the Prevalence of Dishonesty. The old saying that nothing is too small to seal is exemplified in our business," said a manufacturer of custom-made clothing. "Our thread gives us lots of trouble. We have to keep a watchful eye upon it. The case in which it is kept is under the supervision of our most trusted employee. If he chose to be dishonest he could rob us of $5,000 a year and we would be none the wiser. We would, perhaps, notice that we were using more thread than usual and might be attributed to other causes. "We have to check out every spool we give to our tailors. Even at this we are in danger of having a cheaper grade substituted. The difference in the price of the spools may be only one or two cents, but it offers a temptation if the scheme can be worked on a large scale. Some years ago we were forced to the conclusion that a 'fence' was being operated to dispose of stolen thread. The spools were sold by peddlers from house house. This suspicion caused large amounts of taxes to have such a spool stamped with dyes which cut into the wood, stating that the thread was stolen from such and such a shop, the name of which was stamped on the spool." 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, because the cavalry of the Double Alliance has been 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 232 squadrons less than the Double Alliance. Morally Certain of It. The prosecuting witness, who had a lump over one eye, a black and blue spot under the other, a nose that pointed decidedly awry, and various strips of court plaster on his face evidently arranged without any regard to the artistic effect, testified that the defendant had killed him, his senseless and then kicked him in the head and face for several minutes. "If he knocked you - senseless, asked the police justice, 'how do you know he kicked you after you were down'" The witness scratched his jaw and reflected. "I know it, jedge," he replied, "causes that what'd a done to him if got him down—you can bet on that." : FULLY LICENSED PUBLIC SERVICE AFFILIATES PUBLIC SERVICE AFFILIATES BOOK ON NATIONAL BANK BOOK ON NATIONAL BANK The Iowa STATE BERKEBERE is the oldest African-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. It corresponds in the following towns: Albia.....Miss May Davis Bunton.....J. T. Washington Cedar Rapids.....Miss Ella G. Mardin Clinton.....A. A. Bush Davenport.....Miss Flay McGaw Ft. Madison.....Mra. J. D. Underwood Kekuk.....Miss Artiha Fields Mt. Pleasant.....Miss Iona Mason Muscatine.....Florence White Maraballtown.....H. C. Walker Muchkunck.....Mra. Pearl Thomas Oceola.....Mra. G. H. Wade Dakalooa.....Miss Lizie Blackburn Stamwa.....Mrs. Florence Downey Jack Island.....Mra. C. J. Toliver Sux City.....Mrs. Etta Grant Theo, having new items please report to the correspondence. 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The imperial government works at Kobe, Japan, are exhibiting at Osaka reposition two locomotives, neither of which is a duplicate of any hitherto made. Typhoid Fever Statistics. Men over forty years old are rarely stacked by typhoid fever. There was only one case in the Boudan campaign at a man over forty dying of typhoid. ROBBERS ARE UNDER ARREST Officers Capture Two Men Who Had Burglarized the Montezuma Postoffice- Rural Telephone Helped in Capturing Them. Montezuma, July 16.—Two daring postoffice burglaries were captured sixteen miles from here on the country road yesterday afternoon at 3 o'clock by Sheriff Binger and J. E. Hardin. Revolvers were fashed but the pursues secured the drop on the men and effected the arrests, recovering all money and stamps taken from the loot office at an early hour this morning. The capture was due to the efficiency of the rural telephone service, as the officers from different points would telephone to farmers in every town for information. The secured a buggy in hot pursuit early yesterday morning. Within within two miles from Millerburg they learned from one woman by telephone that two men were tramping along a road designated by a signboard. When within twenty feet of the men Sherif Binger stood up in the carriage and pulled his revolver. The men started to fumble at their hip pockets but the bringing of Hardin's gun into play made their person was found $120 in cash and stamps to the value of $120. Besides this they had two revolvers and a quantity of dynamite. A spring wagon was逃离 from a farmer to bring the man to the jail in the jail here. The government inspector of St. Louis has telegraphed a reward of $200 each for their conviction in the federal court. They will be turned over to United States Marshal George Lewis. They will be out 35 and the other 40 years of age. They will give no nama. The burglary was effected about 1 o'clock a.m. the back door was pried open, holes bored into the safe and the door blown off with dynamite. REFORM IN MARRIAGE LAWS. Bar Association Opposed to Marriage of Degenerates but Defers Action. Des Moines, July 17.-After a strenuous session, in which a majority of the lawyers present led by Judge Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs, expressed themselves as opposed to restricting marriages, the Iowa State Bar association yesterday went on record as opposing the marriages of mental, physical or moral degenerates, but at the same time refused to pass a measure limiting marriages so that perceptions of weak mind could not procure a license. The matter was brought up by the law reform committee, the report of which was presented by Judge L. G. Kinne. The committee reported favoring the restriction of marriage license issuance so that the county judge could not pass the law to any person whom he knew or believed to be of weak and unsound mind. Judge H. M. Remley of Anamosa was the author of the measure and championed it; while it was opposed by Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs, Judge C. L. Nourse of De Moines, Mr. Maybury of Centerville, W. Woodson of Oakland, and other attorneys, members of the state association. Judge Walter I. Smith led the opposition, declaring that the great menace to society is not from the people living together, in marriage, but from those living together outside of marriage; and that any such measure of restriction as proposed by Judge Remley would lead to illegitimate unions, if it prohibited the parties from living together outside of marriage. Des Moines then spoke in favor of restricting physical, rather than mental, disabilities and said if any thing should be done it should be the appointment of a medical commission to examine the body, and a gird or groom, physically, and stop physical degeneracy and mismatter. VINTON HAS A FIRE. The Big Von Skike Livery Barn Reduced to Ruins. Vinton, July 14—The big Von Skike livery barn was entirely consumed by the fire, hay, carriages, wagons and harness, while the Ellis lumber yard, the C. O. Marrington dwelling across the street from the barn, the George Schlumberger barn, was saved by the hard and persistent work. The loss will be at least $6,000, possibly more. The property is insured for about $4,000. The origin of the fire is not known. Building was the finest livery in the city. It was 30 x 126 feet. Twenty carriages and wagons are burned, and a new hearne, but the horses were all saved. Fifteen minutes after the blaze was first noticed, the building was a mass of smoothering ruins. Iowa Creameries increase Out put. Strawberry Point, July 15—Assistant State Dairy Commissioner P. H. Wagner, said that thus far in the year the Iowa creamery products have shown an increase of 7 or 8 per cent over last year, partly due to better pasture. The work of the creamery inspection over the state is proving very satisfactory, though there have been some problems for failure to do with the dairy regulations. When ever negligence is discovered, it is being severely dealt with. Iowa City, July 15—Charles Ruppert, knocked senseless with a jack-screw by Wilfred Thompson, lies in a critical condition at his home near Iowa City and may die. He is partially paralyzed and has lost the power of speech. It is alleged Thompson was engaged in a row at a saloon and that the assailant afterwards "lay for" Ruppert and made the attack. After Five Runaway Boys. Iowa Falls, July 15.—Descriptions of five boys who ran away from the Eldora reform school, have been received by officers here, but though two of the lads are known to have been in Iowa City, they are not been received from outside the school several days. Des Moines, July 18—The executive council yesterday concluded its hearing on real estate assessments; and will take up railroad roads. A number of the representatives of the railroads said that the enormous increase in real estate assessments it is pain to Chem that they are slated for another considerable increase in assessments. Already the executive council estate assessments being too high. Yesterday the representatives of the following counties were head: Woodbury, Adair, Story, Scott, Adams, Dallas, Clayton, Henry, Montgomery, Page, Flymouth, Pocahontas and Polk, Plymouth, Pocahontas and Cape Cod, Hamilton, Calhoun and many others were heard. In regard to *Polk* county Auditor Cope merely called attention to the fact that the assessments were pretty well up to the actual sales and that the reason there was not a greater difference between the two because assessments had already been nearly right. County Attorney Neal said in regard to Scott county that he believed the assessments were made by the assessors, and he declared the assessments generally in the state were within 15 per cent of actual values. He would take an option on any county at the request of the assessors to make money. He suggested the New Zealand plan of the government taking an option on the land at the assessment of buying it any time in a year. In regard to nearly all the counties the representatives contended that the railroad should be made and that no increase should be made. Des Moines, July 16.—Governor Cummins, in the hearing of the railroad representatives on the subject of assessments, before the executive councils, decided that the credibility at vances with the views set forth by Tax Commissioner Frank P. Crandon of the Chicago & Northwest railway company. He refused to accede to the proposition of Mr. Crandon, and he worth more for the purpose of assessment and taxation than what it would cost to produce another road of equal physical excellence in the same locality. His idea was that a railroad was worth more than what it would sell for on the market. Mr. Crandon, whose position on this subject has been set forth before many previous councils, and who is the dean here for the annual conclave in assessment season, defended his position earnestly and presented to the council a carefully prepared pamphlet in which he argued in support of his proposition. Governor Cummins, after questioning Mr. Crandan on some phases of the question, said: "I take it for granted that all valuences are purely real estate, not a common factor or denomination through money. Suppose I own a railroad in Iowa which I have managed for many years, and which all that time had paid me 6 per cent on a million dollars, besides maintaining my money out of the railroad and put it into farm lands. I go to the market, we will suppose, for the purpose of selling the road. As I understand it, if I could present to the men who own the property, a railroad that had per cent on a million dollars and bad fare to do so for a reasonable time in the future, I could get one million dollars for the property. Now, as to your proposition that we ought to tax the property, a railroad that had per cent on a million dollars and bad fare to do so for a reasonable time in the case of the road in question, those who want railroads would pay a million dollars for it, then must we not assess it at that? I believe that if we are concerned, we would will sell for a certain sum of money, then we must assess it at that." During the day Judge Cook of Cedar Rapids appeared for the Milwaukee, Carroll Wright for the Rock Island, the Mount Vernon for the Chicago, St. Paul and Omaha, W. L. Tatiana buque and Sloux City, M. C. Woodruff for the Great Western, W. W. Baldwin for the Burlington and A. S. Dudley for the Milwaukee. Des Moines, July 17—The executive committee presided over the completed the hearings on the railway movements. In the afternoon, the council as a state board of review took up consideration of the equalization of the assessments in the different counties. The equalization was not completed, nothing definite could be announced. CAUGHT IN PUMP SHAFTING. Sac City Man Has Narrow Escape From Death. Sac City, July 15. While working on the bridge across the Raccoon river, which is being torn down preparatory to putting in a new one, a young man named Peacock narrowly escaped death. In an emergency working jacket, got caught in the shaft of the steam pump which was being used to remove the water about the abutments and in an instant he was whirling violently about the shaft, which was wound around it. Luckily his head did not strike anything, but the variation of an inch from the circle he was describing would have resulted in beating out his brains. As it was his head, he was several painful cuts and bruises were distributed over other parts of his body. Burglar Arrested at Britt. Britt, July 14—A 15-year-old boy named Nichols of Marshall, Minn., was arrested here for stealing $10, some bicycle fixtures and a watch. He confessed of stealing the money and bicycle fixtures, but denied taking the watch. A burglar drill was found when he was searched, and he hid in a closet with tools, which had loaned them to another man, who had gone to Des Moines with him a few days ago. Young Nichols returned from Des Moines and was promptly placed under arrest. The theft was committed days ago. His father is a traveling man and lives in Des Moines, but he notified him of his son's arrest. The boy is kept in jail and will have his trial at once. Lightning Strikes House. Jolley, July 14. The two-story dwellings of Wm. Leonard was struck by lightning, breaking every window and ceiling. The brick chimney was about equally divided in the four beds that the children had just left. It passed into the room out onto the porch wrecking it and the children were shattered. Passing to the ground it left a large hole as though some one had dug it out. There were all in the house and no one hurt. "The law in regard to returning of escaped inebriates and their confinement is not sufficiently comprehensive to permit the restraint necessary to permit the escape of the accused, that inebriates should be committed to an institution especially provided for them. Their presence in an institution for the insane has a tendency to demoralize the discipline of the institution, and many of the patients should be held against their wishes, unless the institution where they are confined is made more like a prison than I think a hospital for the insane should be." Mr. Hammill considered the subject of inebriacy a lengthy and complicated institution should be provided for inebriates, which should be "primarily a semi-penal institution and secondarily a hospital." The speaker held that inebriate hospitals should be built from "money raised by taxes on the sale of spirits and alcohol" and that inebriates should be obliged to provide for the accidents which grow out of its use." In the discussion that followed there was general accord with Mr. Hammill's idea that a separate institution should be created, and that features of the law were discussed. County Attorney H. F. Schultz, of Buena Vista county, taught the inebriate was entitled to a trial by jury, but the majority thought otherwise. The measure as made by Judge McVey, of this city, in deciding the question of the constitutionality of the law. It was the general feeling that Judge McVey was right in the contention that the measure inebriate was not a penal commitment. STEERS STOLEN FROM FARM Twenty-three Head Were Taken and Shipped to Chicago. Des Moines, July 14—About 4 o'clock last Sunday morning threes entered a pasture of the Flynn farm, three miles west of the city, and loaded twenty-three head of Mr. Flynn's best steers into a car, which had been ordered placed on the sliding door of the farm the week. The cattle were put into the car, the car picked up by a freight train and taken to Madrid, from where it was billed on through to Chicago to Clay, Robinson & Co. The stock was taken from Ivy Thompson, of Valley Junction. The name is undoubtedly a factious one. The theft was not discovered until Sunday afternoon, when a man from Grimes, from where the car was sent to Ryder, which is the siding on the house where Mr. Frank Flynn if any cattle had been stolen. Mr. Flynn at once rode to the pasture adjacent to Ryder and discovered taut, twenty-four of cattle had been taken. Mr. Flynn disappeared. Investigation showed that the cattle, had been taken to Ryder and loaded. A search was at once instituted. It was found that last Tuesday or Weekend the Milwaukee to lay a car in on the siding at Ryder. This was done. Sunday morning Conductor McManus of an outbound cattle train was asked to pick up the car and take it to Madison. The Milwaukee to lay a car in was shipped to the Chicago cattle dealers. After quite a search, Mr. Flynn found the number of the car and to whom it was billed. Clay-Robinson & Company were in 1877 of the Milwaukee. Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad. A reply was received stating that the cattle were in Chicago, and also asked what should be done. It developed on one appearance and on claim cattle. William Flynn went to Chicago Sunday night to identify and claim the steers. Last night a telegram was received from him, saying that the cattle had been found and identified by the plain brand and a silk coat. The cattle had been found immediately. Owing to the fact that the railroad company hauled stolen goods and without a shipper's contract, which the parties who did the stealing were unwilling to sign, it will have to stand the haul both ways. Mr. Flynn therefore is out nothing more than thinking of the cattle, which will be considerable. CLARK FOR VICE PRESIDENT Union Labor Wants to Run The Cedar Rapids Man With Roosevelt. Des Moines, July 17.—E. E. Clark, of Cedar Rapids, chief conductor of the order of Railway Conductors, editor of the National Memorial member of recent national convention to investigate 'the strike of the anarchic districts, talked of for the labor commission to succeed Carroll Wright, is being boomed by his felicious conductors for the vice presidency. The boom extends from the north clear to the south. Conductor W. T. Johnson, R. L. Snyder, F. H. Boyd, R. L. Snyder, R. L. Snyder, stating yesterday that an organized effort was being now made in the south to get his endorsement for the position of vice president on the republican ticket. "Already he has been given the solid support of the Order of Railway Conductors with its 25,000 members in the United States," said Mr. Johnson. "He are all pushing him to run the presidential elevat on the next presidential tickets." "He himself has not announced as a candidate and hardly knows of our work," he said. "The unanimous support of union labor. We want him to be labor's candidate." Mr. Clark is recognized as a man of integrity and a statewide. He was appointed to the commission by President Roosevelt and highly complimented for his conduct during the investigation. It was announced that his boom will be started in January. NO MORE TROUBLE LOOKED FOR NOW Russia Makes Promises Which Will Practically Settle the Manchurian Affair. PORTS ARE TO BE OPENED Arrangement is Satisfactory to Both the United States and Japan—Russia Will Not in Any Way Oppose Opening of Ports. Washington, July 17.—The Manchurian question has been settled satisfactorily to this government. Assurance have been received from the Chinese government that it will in the near future open as treaty ports several ports now closed to the world’s trade. The Russian government has also assured the United States government that it will not in any way oppose such opening. While the ports to be opened are not yet specified, it is gathered from the communications received that for the Mongolian, the principal port of Manchuria, and Ta Tung Kao, at the mouth of the Yalu river. The state department is highly gratified at this outcome, feeling that it has secured not only for American commerce the very essential gain for the world. It now develops that the meeting of Russian officials at Port Arthur just concluded, was but one of the treaties, though an important one, which the Russian government planned in execution of its purpose to place matters of internal administration in Manchuria in such condition that the ports desired by the United States trade without causing disturbances or involving undue sacrifices of proper Russian interests. It already had been represented that the much of the friction that had grown out of the Manchurian trade with the United States of triple yet independent administration of affairs in Manchuria, by representations of the different branches of the Russian government. The response of the United States to feel bound by the pledges made by another, so that foreign nations complained of bad faith. It is understood that now, following the Port Arthur Act of 1896, the direction of affairs has been arranged for and orders issued from St. Petersburg are certain to meet with speed and exact compliance. Although no one is mentioned in the promise of the treaties, this will follow soon after the Russian evacuation in September. CLAIMS BORNEO ISLANDS. England Asks Washington For Explanation of Annexing of Group. London, July 17.—According to the Daily Chronicle, the action of America in annexing the islands of Borneo raises an exceedingly delicate situation, and the British foreign office asked Washington for an explanation. The islands concerned, says the paper, are a group of seven which originally belonged to the sultan of Sultan from whom they passed by charter of the North Borneo company, whose offices confirmed that they are undoubted British territory. They are insignificant in size, but of the highest importance in the archipelago of Sanakan harbor and Labukay. Their names are Taganac, Bagau, Kbungans, Lhman, Sibaung, Boean and Lankayan. The American side of question as given by the Unit of Statistics of the United States, is that the islands are undoubted American by right of conquest, having belonged to the Philippines, and the sultan of Sultan having confirmed the existence of the islands, preemacy over them. The course taken was to demonstrate America's right and establish a more clearly defined between American possessions in the Philippines and Sulu sea, and the histories of the British Borneo company. The islands had never occurred by any European nation, and it is unknown whether Spain ever received them. It is also established between the Borneo company and the inhabitants of the islands. LOOK FOR BUMPER CROP. South Dakota Now Expects a Record- Breaker. Sloux Falls, S. D. July 16—Recent rains have made a wonderful improvement in crop conditions in the state generally, especially in sections where the rainfall was during May and the early part of June had unfavorably affected small gran and corn. For instance, at Blunt and that vicinity the prolonged dry weather during May affected crops to such an extent that it was generally feared they would be almost an utter failure. Frequent rains, however, have visited that region and crops have received a good degree that it is now believed small grain will yield better than during any year since 1881. This is true of Blunt and vicinity is also of other parts of the state which suffered a lack of moisture during May and a part of June. Only some unforeseen generality, such as a storm of wide extent may now prevent South Dakota as a whole from harvesting one of the largest crops in its history. CHIEF ARTHUR DIES SUDENLY, Winnipeg, Man, July 17—P. M. Arthur, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, dropped lead at midnight while speaking at a conference on the closed session of the convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, which had been in session for the past few days. Mr. Arthur had just arisen to respond to a toast, and repeated the words: "It may be my parting words to you when he fell backwards and expired a few minutes afterwards." Sioux City Home Robbed. Sioux City, July 14. -The splendid home of David Davidson, whichiant, the family being at Clear Creek, was entered by burglar and ransacked. It is not known just what the burglar took. The entire house was turned topsy-turvey, but the thieves made money, as many pieces of silver plate were left unouched. Solomon Hillisbeck, a well known farmer living northwest of Albion, was frowned while bathing. CARDINAL GIBBONS 0120 Your day of life is gone. He smiled, as one who knows no fears: He smiled, as one who knows no fears: Death sits beside him many days And said: "It growth dark; Ard silence holds the further ways." There comes the seconds of sweaty layers There comes the seconds of sweaty layers Than nightingale or lark. Death stood beside him many times And said: "It growth dark; A night that hath no songs; the climes. No stars to gid the sight. And I shudder to gid the sight. He answered all sedile: "Not so. What though I pause and It is for thee I wait." To all good men death has no sting, The grave no victory. The grave no victory; shudder bring, No shadows make them see- God send an end as comforting May come to you and me. THE POPE STILL LIVES. Remarkable Vitality Holds Gut Against, Disease. Rome, July 17—2:53a. m.—Theope's condition this morning is even less satisfactory than yesterday morning, and he suffered from much unaccomplished and difficulty in breathing until relieved to some extent by an injection of caffeine. The new crisis in theope's condition presented itself yesterday when the doctors were confronted on the one hand with the apparent imperative necessity of another operation, and on the other hand with the patient's present enfeebled condition might prove fatal. This dilemma was canvassed by Dr. Lapponi and Dr. Mazoni throughout the day. At their earlier conference there was some light discussion about the patient room without arriving at a definite occur and the doctors left the sick determination as to when it would take place. They expressed the belief, however, that a delay until today would be necessary, in fitting a larger extraction of serum in case the operation was undertaken. Meantime the pope continued in a state of great depression. Thanks to a fairly good afternoon's sleep the pope was able to attend at 7:25 p. m., showing that there had been no vital change in the normal progress of the disease, though the same rapidity of respiration as was noticed in the morning had again been slow. The latter became that one of those present in the sick room described the pontiff as literally panting for his life's breath. The pope was sufficiently at ease to receive Cardinal Rampolla and his hallowed conferred upon him the enlarged authority made necessary by the present illness for the executive administration of papal affairs. It is therefore that the appointment will probably be the speedy appointment of a successor to Monsieur Volpini as secretary of the consular congregation. He was at 7:45 a. m.-Pope Leo passed a comparatively tranquil night and his general condition this morning is stationary. MRS. JAMES G. BLAINE DEAD. Her Death Took Place at the Blaine Homestead, Maine. Augusta, Me. July 16—Mrs. James G. Blaine died at the Blaine home, here yesterday. She was 76 years of age. From Washington, a short time ago, she came to the old family residence on State street. She was in an enclosed condition and had been under almost alcohol since. During the past week, she failed rapidly. Her condition was due to a general breakdown of the system. Her maiden name was Harriet Stanwood. She leading citizen of the state of Maine. She met her husband while both of her were teachers in a school in Kennebunk, where she were married at Pittsgrove and later at the state, where Mr. Blaine became editor of the Kennedee Journal. She leaves one son, James G. Blaine, two daughters, James G. Blaine, and Mrs. Walter Darnosch of New York, where at her bedside during her last week. Kishineh, Russia, July 15—The murderer of the boy Dougmassary, whose death was charged to the Jews and which was the immediate cause of the massacre, has been discharged. He is a gardener and has confessed that he and the boy's uncle committed the crime. governor of Kishinev Prince Urumqi visits with the leading Jews of the country. RUSSIA REFUSES INTERFERENCE Declines to Receive or Consider the Jewish Petition From United States. MATTER IS NOW AT AN END Considers the Kishenev Affair an Internal One in Which She Must Refuse to Receive Suggestions from Any Outside Source. Washington, July 16.—The Jewish position laid before the president by the B'Nal B'Rith committee has reached here and Secretary Hay has communicated by cable with Mr. Riddle, the American charge d'affaires at St. Petersburg, respecting the means to be employed in bringing it to the attention of the czar. It is believed that Mr. Riddle's instructions are to notify the Russian government of the existence of the petition and to leave it. The Jewish committee, it is stated, is entirely satisfied with the plans framed by the president and Secretary Hay for the presentation of the matter to the president and the announcement will be made here until Mr. Riddle has been heard from. Washington, July 17.—It was learned last night that the state department has received a reply from Ruskin, who said he had received nor consider the matter of the Jewish petition on the subject of the Kishenev incident. This information came in the form of a cabbagefer from St. Petersburg, to whom was committed the delicate task of inquiring of the Russian government as to its attitude with respect to the presentation of the petition. It is believed that this question will be answered these steps will be taken by this government to bring the matter to the attention of Russia, although as yet no consideration has been given by the president to the course to be pursued in light of Russia's response to our inquiry. The reply that Russia would make to all suggestions on the subject of the Kishenev massacre was forecasted very clearly by the Associated Press in an authorized statement when the public was definitely informed that the massacre was the result of a material matter as to which she in the exercise of her sovereignty must refuse to receive suggestions from any other government or outside source. BRYAN ON CLEVELAND. Declares His Nomination Would Be a Tragedy. Milwaukee, Wis., July 14—W. J. Bryan was interviewed yesterday during a brief visit with Edward C. Wall and other friends. Interviewed as to the Cleveland movement which has been started in various parts of the country, Mr. Bryan said: "It is a comedy as it now stands, but a tragedy if it should succeed." Mr. Bryan would not discuss politics but declared all he desired to see was the nomination by the democratic party of someone who would stand by democratic principles. Mr. Bryan, "I mean the principles enunciated at the Kansas City convention of the democratic party, the last opportunity the democratic party has had to declare the principles on which it stands." "I believe there was any danger of old ideas of Christopher capturing the next democratic convention, Mr. Bryan said: 'I don't think such a thing a probability, if there was such a probability on one side, be the right way to use in 'convention' to the results it would work to the democratic party." RUSSIA PROMISES REFORMS. 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I also helped him by helping him so much that I got the second and also the third, and now he is so much better, Lock Haver AMUNKW, Lock Haver ATROCIOUS MURDER OF BABE ATROCIOUS TOWN Bloomington, Ill., is the scene of a numerous sensation growing out of the stroocous murder of Mabel, the two-year-old daughter of Andrew Jorline, who was stolen while sleeping and horribly butchered. The body was found under some bushes in a pasture a mile from home. The little one was the youngest of seven children. On the evening of July 9, the parents left the child at some in charge of the older sisters. They spent the early part of the even and naturally grew weary of the daily round of work connected with the child. She was bright enough to seek to throw asplicon on some one else by suggesting the criminal-assault theory. The body was mutilated to strengthen that supposition. "I have learned that the girl left the Brewer house with the baby a full-hour before she returned. This would have given her ample time to accomplish the deed." The sentiment of the people on MALUDE JORDONE ing with neighbors, but when the baby grew sleepy they brought her home and laid her in her crib, returning to the neighbors. When they returned home an hour later the child was missing. July 13 Maude Jordine, 17 years old was arrested charged with the murder and mutilation of her two-year-old sister, Mabel. To the annoyance which she experienced in caring for the little one the police attribute the crime, of which they believe the prisoner was guilty. For the theory of a criminal assault on her mother she was responsible. Their idea is that she planned thus to throw suspicion upon one else. The murdered baby was found after a long search, torn nearly limb from limb, and hidden in a clump of bushes in the outskirts of the town. "I have thought from the first that Maude Jordine killed her sister," said Detective Butler, who has had charge of the case and made the arrest. Maude had earned, was the child's principal manslaughter. She was forced to carry it about, dress it and attend to its wants. The fact that the baby was crippled and unable to walk made her work still harder. "She was prevented from mingling with her girl friends by the care of the baby. It was abnormally large for its age, and the care of it must have taxed her strength. It was she who would have profited by its death. It was a stumbling block in her path. It was in play and prevented her from enjoying the theater and other amusements which her mother was able to participate in while the daughter was forced to stay at home and look after the little one. "The girl undoubtedly brooded over the fact that she was cut off from amusements and the society of girl friends by the drudgery of her daily existence as caretaker for the baby. It was enough to drive her to take some rash step to end the life she was leading. "She is a girl of more than ordinary mental attainments, in my judgment, BERVIAN PRINCE IN CHICAGO. a Grandson of the Founder of the Dynasty of Servilia. Chicago has in its 2,000,000 or less inhabitants a prince of royal blood. Prince Louis of Servia is his name, and he is a grandson of the warlike Karageorgevitch, founder of the present dynasty of Servia. In Chicago, however, the titled foreigner is known under the commonplace name of Louis J. Merkowitsch. The recent death of Louis J. Merkowitsch change in his occupation, although there are new longings in his heart. Prince Louis was born in this coun- PRINCE MERKOWITSCH lry, and his father, John Merkowitsch, 300 East Eighty-Second street, New York, has lived in this country for forty years. Prince John is a cousin of the King, and hence the Chicago prince, his son, is a second cousin. in his youth Prince Louis says he often heard his father relate stories of the old Servian court. Times Changes in China It is only about three years since the dowager empress of China loathed foreigners and everything foreign, but that the dimly illuminated court has been dimmed in many ways. At a recent entertainment in her palace at Pekin the Misses Yu Keng, the two daughters of an ex-mister to Paris, fanced a minuet dressed as a French peasant boy and girl. On the same evening four Chinese princesses went through a quadrille, the empress looking on with evident pleasure. Not so long ago a Chinese woman who dressed as a man brought lasting disgrace in herself and her relatives. Youthful Ruler of Egypt. The khedive, whose tour in Europe is exciting so much interest, is still in the sunny side of 30. He was educated in Vienna, has a charming personality and his intelligence is altogether of a higher sort than that of a boy. He was not as but one girl, but one wife, and is understood to be devoted to her and to their children—four little daughters and a son and heir just four years old. and naturally grew weary of the daily round of work connected with the child. She was bright enough to seek to throw suspicion on some one else by suggesting the criminal-assault theory. The body was mutilated to strengthen that supposition. "I have learned that the girl left the Brewer house with the baby a full half-hour before she returned. This would have given her ample time to accomplish the deed." The sentiment of the people on Bloomington is overwhelmingly in favor of the girl prisoner. Detectives who have been studying the pasture where the body was found recover a little comb which was drawn by the baby when carried away. This comb was found in a tuff of weeds skye feet from the place where the baby was found. State's Attorney R. L. Fleming has been co-operating with the officers in working up the case, but he confessed that the case was the most puzzling in his experience. "It is the atrocity of the crime which is the baffling feature of this murder mystery," said the state's attorney. "In the case of the murder of an adult some motive can be found as a rule. It is nearly always possible to put together theories which are plausible, but I confess that in the case of a murder more baffling hourly. Here is a case where there is apparently utter absence of motive. If you reject the assault idea, as very many do as a result of the extreme youth of the victim, then what was anyone to profit by the removal of the child? Was the murder by a degenerate or some depraved person or was there someone who had a grudge against the father, mother, sisters, who wished to secure hideous revenge? Further we probe into this remarkable case and it appears. There are cases of assault on children of such ages, but they are extremely rare. There are also cases MABEL JORDINE on record of infanticide by persons with a mania for such crimes, notably one at Rockford. The murderer may be such a person as Jack the Ripper who thinks that he has a mission to destroy little children." A new suspect has been found in the Jordine murder case. The author ites were told of a person who had been seen in the vicinity of the Jordine home the evening of the murder and his relations with his own family and his relations with his own family the attack on the Jordine baby. ANSWER PLEASED THE POPE. Pontiff Enjoyed Heartiness of Father Farley's Assurance. When Plus IX died in 1878 Arch bishop Farley, who was then plain Father Farley and secretary to Cardinal McCoskey, journeyed to Rome with his eminence for the purpose of participating in the election. When the cardinal and his secretary arrived Leo had already been elected. Before he was elected, he was the priest an audience with his holiness, who happened at the moment to be in a mood for rallery, "Cardinal McCoskey did not vote for me," said the pontifix, eyeing Farley with mock severity. The priest hastened to assure his holiness that it was only because he had arrived too late. "And because he was not the pope. The young priest exclaimed emphatically: "You bet!" When the phrase was fully explained to Pope Leo he laughed heartily. Accident Basics of Fortune the late B. F. Jones some thirty years ago was a partner and bookkeeper in a Pittsburgh firm that conducted a small forging shop; a few thousand dollars comprised the firm's entire capital. An employee one day in a moment of carelessness while directing the course of a white-hot ingot of iron through the rollers allowed his cold steel tongs to be drawn along with the half-molten metal. The result was a pair of ruined tongs, but the discovery of a process by which a superior grade of steel could be produced. The workman's accident became the basis of the fortune of $50,000,000 of which Mr. Jones died possessed. North Carolina's Strong Box. Appendicitis His Specialty Sir Frederick Treves, the famous English surgeon, who has just retired, established a record in performing 1,000 consecutive operations for appendicitis without a death. He hates the ordinary name of the trouble which is of American origin, and prefers "perityphilitis." Australian Mint. The Sydney mint for coining Australian gold was erected in 1853. That at Melbourne in 1859. It is said that once, when District Attorney Jerome was a very small boy, he and his father got into a New York stage to ride updont. It was crowded, but the elder Jerome found one seat, whereupon he sat, taking upon his knee young Travers. President Obama, somely dressed woman got in. 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I took in all about ten boxes before I was all sound." Those who suffer as did Mr. Grover can make no mistake in taking Dodd's Kidney Pills, for they are a sure, safe and permanent cure for all Kidney urinary disorders. A Hurry-up Order One day last week a prominent railroad man of Austin, Tex., stepped into a restaurant for quick lunch. Soon after taking his seat he noticed one of the judges of the court of appeals come in and take a seat on the opposite side of the room. The waiter soon appeared and took the judges order and delivered it to the kitchen in the rear of the building as it was given to him by call out, "One Katy Flyer!" The railroad man was naturally interested in this and asked the judge what was up-how it was that he was ordering a whole train for lunch. The judge seemed puzzled as the railroad man, and, in consequence, the waiter was called upon for an explanation. His answer was: "The judge wanted his dinner in a hurry, so I gave him a Katy Flyer." 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BROMO-SELTZER 10¢ SOLD EVERYWHERE Tone's Spices 10¢ Plum Roll Add three teaspoons of baking powder and one teaspoon of salt to 10 ounces of sifted flour. Mix again. Rub in two tablespoons of butter, add made-up milk to make a soft dough. Roll out sprinkle with one cup of chopped raiding and one-ball cup chopped cliron; dust with chinnamon. Roll and steam thirty minutes. Serve warm with hard sauce. Tone's Spices produce flavor. Get TONF'S. Do not blame your taste. Your method, but get the right materials. All Grocers Sell Tone's Goods Tone's Cannon Tea Bells in one half-pound packages at 30 cents; fill pound at 60 cents. It is REAL tea. TONE BROTHERS, Des Molines, la. We guarantee everything we manufacture. Church and School Seating AND ALL KINDS OF SCHOOL GOODS. Correspondence solicited from Church and School Boards. We pay for information regarding new jobs. Salesmen wanted on salary or commission. We are not in the Trust. R. O. EVANS @ CO., CHICAGO, ILL. 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Among the many prominent women who recommend Feruina are—Delva Lockwood, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Col, Hamilton, of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. F. E. Warren, wife of Dr. Harman, of Coming, if you do not derive prompt and accurate results from the use of Feruina, write at once to Dr. Harman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice grants. The Hartman Sanitizer, Caleburgh, Ohio Mrs. Mildred Graves of Baylor is Gerald Washington of Des Moines is again in the city, called here by the death of his brother John. The A. M. E. Sabbath school had its start at the Boone vault last thursday. Mrs. Shaw left for her home in Saylor Monday morning. Mr. Frank Rivers is again in the city. Last Friday evening the children of the Sunday school gave an entertaining follow-up to social allureful delightful time. Mrs. Lulu Grady of Rock Island is visiting Mrs. Clay of this city. On Sunday morning at about 9 o'clock John Thomas Washington died at the home of his mother, Mrs. Thomas Patton, 1017 Mallison street, after an illness of nearly a year's duration, in Kansas City, July 18, 1876. In October 1879 his parents removed to Boone, where they have resided ever since, John being at that time a boy of 3 years. He attended school in this city, having quit the same when in college, loved alike by teachers and companions, not only for his quiet modesty, but for his thoroughness and his nobility of character. Upon leaving school he became the star route mail and which position he held honorably and creditably until the year of 1899, when he resigned in order that he might accept a more lucrative position in Buxton at W. A. Wells Company's store. He here proved himself worthy of a position which position he held honorably and creditably. By his exemplary life he resigned from respectability to the very sixth of friendship and love among all who knew him. It was while occupying this position that he contracted his late illness from which he never recovered. By his motion of action, in hands he could do for him. In spite of all he told his devoted wife that the Lord had called him and he must go. For three weeks past he has been growing steadily worse, until Sunday morning, when he quietly left his home and moved in with friends. The scene was very impressive. It was a beating death for a beftaking soul at a beftaking time on a beftaking day. He was married to Miss Blanche White on March 6, 1901, whom he leaves with a girl, Beryl. Her mother whatever his hands found to mourn his loss. Twelve years since he joined the Presbyterian church on the West Side, 'but during his residence in Boone he did not confuse his efforts to this one church. On the day of his death whatever his hands found to mourn among the A. M. E. members. While in Buxton he labored just as untrifling. Henceforth there is laid up for him a crown of righteousness. LEON AND DECATUR ITEMS. Mr. Chia, Pugh and family of Leon visited the beautiful home of Andrew Thompson Monday evening, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Morton of Decatur. Miss Eiffle Pugh is visiting Lillian Taylor of Decatur. Mrs. Robert Good is very ill with the asthma. Mr. R. Good spent the Fourth in Derby. Mr. Wood Thomason went to Humeston Saturday. Mr. Cadwell has moved his barber shop on Main street. Mr. Howard Ellis was seen on our streets Saturday. streets Saturday. Mr. Douglass of Van Wert was traveling business at Decatur City Tuesday. Mr. Andrew Thompson of Decatur made a business trip to Leon Saturday. Miss Lillian Taylor gave a party Thursday evening in honor of the Musees Alberta and Eiffel Patch of Leon. Eiffel was present the evening was spent in music and games. Two courses of refreshments were served. The guests departed at 12 o'clock. All reported an elegant time. Miss Amanda Morton went to Leon Saturday. Mr. Richard Jones of Bethany, Mo, is visiting his daughter, Mra. Chas. Pugh. Miss Bertha, who has been very ill, is much better at this writing. Mr. Eugene Pugh was at Decatur Fri. We well must close hoping that you will find space enough in your paper for Leon and Decatur items. Practice in al the Courta in Iowa. OTTUWA NEWS. Mrs. Meedows and her sister, Mrs. Underwood of Alba, were over Sunday visitors in our city. Mrs. Carrie Fon and baby of Chiccau, holding relatives in Ottumwa this week. Mr. Samuel Folkier of Omaha passed through the city Wednesday en route to Chicago. A drama was given by the little folks of the Baptist church last Thursday. A party of young people gave a moonlight picnic Thursday evening at Caldwell's park. Everyone present enjoyed the outing. Mrs. Alexander took her class out for a picnic Wednesday afternoon. The little folks spent the happy hours among the trees and swings in the park. Mr. James Hamilton returned from Des Moines Monday, where he spent the Fourth with his wife and children. Sunday, July 19, is quarterly meeting at the Des Moines Museum of Art. Marco Black left Saturday for Cedar Rapids, where she will visit with relatives the remainder of the summer. Messrs. John Harris and James Johnson left this week for Des Moines to attend the grand lodges of Masons. PHOTOGRAPHS The Up-To-Date Kind Enterprising Thief Saw Opportunity to Make a Bargain. "Billy" Wiel, gambler, is well remembered by many a New Yorker who patronized 181 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 location. Its owners Appleby and Tom Grady. Wiel dealt 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 give $150 for that," then passed on. That night 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 door. Wiel gave $150 for it. Fork over the money. The fellow, a noted thief, had stolen it on hearing Wiel's remark—New York Press. Suspicions of a Schoolmaster Not Easily Allayed. The old schoolmaster was deeply affected. His scholars, noticing the disdiplated appearance of his chair, had presented him with a new one for Christmas. "That man 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 me." 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. 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 oy steam. These machines weighed from thirty to forty pounds and flow from a half to three-quarters of a mile at speeds varying from about a quarter of a bhtry-all alike. 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. A saltcelier of the spacious times of great Elizabeth has been sold at auction in London for the amazing sum of £2,000. Only a saltcelier! And there is no authentic proof that the heart-bated 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, such a bit of tableware as £2,000. It is a fair price for a genuine Elizabeth platter big enough to contain a baron at true British roast beef! "Tidewater Virginia," said Mr. E. L. White of Lancaster, Va., at the shoresham recently, "is the most delightful and wonderful country in the world. Everything that heart can wish or the appetite can fancy is produced in the artile fields and the great rivers that traverse the coast to the bay. Nothing ever surpassed her oysters, her fish, her ducks, her diamond-back terrariums. "The terrapin farming," he continued, "is a remarkable business and very lucrative. But it requires a large outlay of capital and a great deal of labor. Each owner of a 'farm'—as the little water front fenced in for the purpose is called—zealously guards his domain and resents the slightest enchancement by a neighbor or stranger. It is this men engaged in the business have learned to know their own terrapins by the expression of their faces. Not long ago a negro boy was arrested in one of the lower counties in the Rappahannock river for stealing a 'diamond back,' and he was convicted upon the testimony of the owner, who swore point blank that the salter turtle was his, and was stolen from his father's house. He aforesaid terrapin by its individual expression of countenance, which he had studied for years. "He stated also that all his terrapins had the same smile and gentle look out of the quiet eyes; that he would know them rt once anywhere when he saw them. I tell you, sir, Tidewater Virginia is a wond'r." - Washington Post. ```markdown ``` Mr. and Mrs. Maney Gorman have the sympathy of their many friends in the loss of their little baby girl, which was buried last Thursday. After a pleasant visit of three weeks, the guest of Mamie and Mrs. S. J. Carrion, the Fairway Fairway for her home in Hamilton, Il. Rev. A. J. Burton, G. M., set up the order of 12 last Friday evening. He appointed Rev. Higgins as deputy. While in the city Rev. Burton stopped at Mrs. L. Jeikina's house, returned to South Bend to work, after a vacation spent with his parents. The Baptist church at Davenport held their picnic at Prospect Park Thursday. Quite a number of Moline people were out and spent the day at the church. The painting is drawing large crowds to the city. The St. Paul's Aid society had quite a pleasant meeting at Mrs. Benjamin Carpenter's Thursday afternoon. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYES. DESEASES OF THE EYE CAR MODE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCULISE DES MOINES, IOWA 60a West Walnut St. Now it's to be a $7,500,000 hotel in New York. The man who went to the Waldorf Astoria and was afraid to put his boots outside the door of his room lest the porter would gild 'em will have renewed occasion for apprehension. Long Past Century Mark. In an official advertisement published in Vienna citing a Baroness Bourscheid to declare her whereabouts and appear before a court of law, it is mentioned that she was born in February, 1795. The Largest Holly Trees. The largest holly-trees in the world grow in the Northern United States and in Canada, where the tree attains a height of 70 feet, and a girth of six to eight feet. Superstition in Venice. There is a curious superstition in Venice that if a stranger dies in a hotel the number of his room will be lucky at the next lottery. Many specimens or clover. Specimens of four, five, six, seven, eight and nineteen-leaved clovers have been presented to Queen Alexandra by a Welsh lady. Few Churchgoers in London. The bishop of London says that only one in every eighty of the population of London go to church or chapel. Marry After Long Courtship. After a thirty years' courtship a couple, both over fifty, have just been married at Leeds, England. Mixed Bathing to Be Allowed. Mixed bathing will be permitted next year at the majority of German soakides resorts. 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. 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 Writing Book on tuberculosis: Alfred Hirner, a well-known author, summarizes the importance of tuberculosis on the prevention of tuberculosis, which will be revised by Prof. Koch. Propounded to the Single: You can try to keep a flatron warm with a water jug 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 Jenie 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. Subscribe for and read the 11th standard. HAD BECOME SECOND NATURE. Possibilities In Alrshps. The Craze for Antiquities. KNEW H13 OWN TERRAPIN Virginian Identified it by its Peculiar Expression. FIRST CLASS ROOMING HOUSE Imported and Domestic Wines and Cigars SALOON. First class Pool and Biliard Service. Also Barber Shop. JACK THOMPSON Mixologist 1021 Broadway MENT. FOURTH QUARTER APPOINTMENTS. Mrs. K. M. Midgett ta M. Midgett 1903. Dear Brethren—Hold the Post and preach the word. o l. O. F— and bach West Skiplift wn N. G.; J. W MALONE, P. E. 123 N. Fourteenth St. Keokuk, Iowa. F-O-Con INCY on 7:15 am 3:40 pm 5:45 am 3:45 pm 8:45 am WERN 8 10am 4:30 pm 4:30 pm A MERICA'S BEST THE NORTH WESTERN LINE COUNTY Special Reduced Excursion Rates ```markdown ``` While in Council Bluffs stop with SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 9. A. F. & A. M.-Mees Ballard Hall-North corner of Tenth and Center street. H. Gould, W. M. K. J. Hamilton King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Mees Second and Fourth Tuesday in each month. J. E. Todd, M. G. H.; M. R. Wright, Ree. Namoi Court, No. 3.-Mees Second Monday from month at hassle hall. Mrs. R. A. Dunney, matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, sec- tory. Mr. Olive Court, No. 4.-Mees First Tuesday from month at hassle hall. Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett Chadley Lodge, No. 102, G. U. O. of F. -Mees First Second and Third Tuesday each week; and Wainatt-Less, L. H. S. Brown N. G. Ludan Brown P. S. B. H of R. S. U. O. of F. O.-Cone- second and fourth Thursday in each month, prompt at 8:00cl. Mrs. Robinson M. N. G. Mrs. Susie Rush. A. Tatebacherie No. 423-Wees first and third day; Mrs. Robinson M. N. G. Mrs. Susie Rush. Mary Holmes. C. P.; Mrs. Jeanneve B. Wil- son, Sec.; Mrs. Marta Woods, assistant C. K. DES MOINES PASSEYER TRAINS C. R I & I, CONG EAST. 8 37 am Denver Limited. *88 37 am 9 am Night Limited Express. *88 37 am 11 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *140 01 am 11 30 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *140 01 am 11 40 am C R. L & P TO KEOKUK. *11 55 am 11 55 am Eldon. *7 00 am 10 45 am Keokuy. *11 55 am 10 45 am Keokuy. *11 55 am 11 25 am ..... Mall ..... 4 40 pm 8 50 am ..... Express ..... 7 25 am 6 40 am ..... Air ..... 8 40 am CHICAGO BURLINGTON & QUINCY Trains Leave Union Station 7 12 pm ..... Peoria & Chi-ago ..... 7 45 am *8 12 pm ..... Alma Accommodation ..... 5 45 am 10 40 am ..... Omaha & Pac Coast ..... 12 45 am 6 10 am ..... Palo Alto ..... 12 45 am CHICAGO WESTERN # BICARA 8:45 pm Stouz City, N. & W. 8:10 am 9:25 pm Stouz City, N. & W. 8:43 pm 10:15 pm Stouz City, N. & W. 10:30 am 10:15 pm Slouk City, Express 10:30 am 10:15 pm Chicopee, Express 11:45 am 10:30 pm Omaha Express 11:45 am 10:30 pm Omaha Express 9:10 am 10:30 pm Omaha Express 9:10 am 10:30 pm Omaha Express - Exc. 8:10 am WABASH RAILWAY 8:15 am WABASH RAILWAY 8:15 am WABASH RAILWAY 9:00 pm St. Louis Southern Ek. 16:45 pm 9:00 pm St. Louis Southern Ek. 16:45 pm *Daily. *Daily. All other trains daily except Sunday For New Summer Resort Charles M. Schwab of the Steel trust is said to be at the head of a syndicate of wealthy New Yorkers who have in view the establishment at Great Neck, L. I., of an exclusive summer resort similar to that found many years ago at Tuxedo by Pierre Lorillard. The buying of shore front property at Great Neck has been going on for months big price being the same prices and are long the little hamlet still in the city, by splendid summer cottages. Five thousand dollars an acre was paid for an estate of 105 acres. Miss J. N. Strong private secretary to ex-Congressman Hawley of Texas is credited with being the clearest female politician ever seen in Washington. She is conversant with every county in Texas, knows every man of prominence in the state and attends to nearly all details of federal patronage there. It is related of her that she once went to see a cabinet officer in regard to a place for a Texas constituent. The official was not disposed to give the place to her applicant, but I was a pleasant and courteous manner said it. "I will not disappoint you after looking into such pretty brown eyes." "It seems to me pretty brown eyes," the quick answer. "that the says ought to have it." The cabinet officer was so pleased with the retort that he made the appointment. Encouraged by the Innocent Stories of good Bishop Williams of Connecticut continue to crop out wherever clergymen meet. One just told at the General Theological Seminary relates to his first sermon in the parish to which he was called just after he was ordained. He was rather nervous when he began to preach, but he remained calm and old man in a front pew, who seemed intensely interested in the sermon. Whenever the preacher-made a point the old gentleman nodded vigorously in approval. This was very encouraging to the not overconfident parson and after the service he inquired who the man was. The man in the front pew" misused a vestryman. "Oh he is one of the harmless inmates of the insane sayilum around the corner"—New York Times. Iowa District A. M. E. Church. 1 Clarinda & Bedford ..... June 27-29 2 Osceola ..... 30 3 Charlton ..... July 1 4 Indianola ..... 2-3 5 Newton ..... 4-5 6 OskaJosaoa ..... 6 7 Keosanqua ..... 7 8 Clinton & Ceder Rapids ..... 12-14 9 Iowa City ..... 15 10 Muscatine ..... 16 11 Washington ..... 17 12 Mt. Pleasant & Ottumwa ..... 18-20 13 Burlington & Muscatine ..... 26-28 14 Davenport ..... Aug 2-3 15 Keokun ..... 9-10 16 Des Moines ..... 16-17 17 Saylor ..... 17 18 Boone ..... 20 19 Sloux City & Yankton ..... 21-25 20 Clarinda ..... 26 21 Garden Grove ..... 28 22 Albia & Osceola ..... 29-31 23 Dubquque ..... 30 24 OskaJosaoa ..... 30 25 Buxton ..... Sept 6-7 26 Ft. Madison ..... 13 The Annual Conference will convene at Des Moines, Wednesday, Sept. 16th. FARM LANDS! If you are looking for a home or an investment, do not forget that the best farm lands in the Northwest are along the line of The Minnesota & S. Louis R. R. where crop failures are unknown. Good soil, good climate, good people there. Farm values are rising rapidly and the time to buy is NOW. Low excursion rates from points on the Iowa Central and Minneapolis & Lt. Louis Railroads, if you wish to investigate. For particular address. A. B. CUTTS. G. P. A., Ia. Cent. and M. & St. L. R. R 12 31 Minneapolis, Minn. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maure Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. Editorially Fearless. Consistently Republican. News from all of the world—Well written, original stories—Answers to queries—Articles on Health, the Home. New Books, and on Work about the Farm and Garden. The Weekly Inter Ocean Is a member of the Associated Press, the only Western Newspaper receiving the entire telegraphic news servile of the New York Sun and special cable of the New York World—daily reports from over 2,000 special correspondents throughout the country. YEAR ONE DOLLAR Subscribe for the Iowa State Bystander and The Weekly Inter Ocean one year, both aps for $2.00 THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: Boston, July 6th to 10th, National Educational Association. Saratoga Springs, N. Y., July 7th to th, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. Atlanta, Ga., July 9th to 12th, Baptist Young Peoples Union of America. Denver, July 9th to 13th, United Society of Christian Endeavor. Detroit, Mich., July 10th to 19th, International Epworth League. Baltimore, Md., July 21st to 23d, B. P. O. E. San Francisco, August 17th to 22d, G. A. R. meeting. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc., of these or other occasions, call up the ticket agent of, the North-Western Line. Dairies of New York Outside of the business of supply- ing New York with city milk, the farmers of New York state have an amount of $45,450,000 in cows, and a corresponding amount in dairy farms and factories amount not less than $150,000,000. The Low, Round Trip Homeseekers' Rates Into the Northwest, Via The The Northern Pacific Railway have attracted many thousands. These rates will be continued, on first and third tuesdays of July, August and September, so other thousands may yet take advantage of them and enjoy a trip through the Northwest. The NORTHERN PACIFIC runs through the heart of this region and reaches nearly every important city and town, and is located in that territory. almost every valley or coniferate. Use your vacation in making an inspection of this land and pick out a nice home. The density of climate, soil and elevation is found and every body can be satisfied. Irrigated or non-irrigated lands, timber, mineral and pasture lands are obtainable. Write us what you want and for particulars as to rates, etc. and we will try to help you. CHAS. S. FEE, Gen'l Pass. & Tkt. Agent, St. Paul, Minn. THE HANDO MANICURE CLUB tained through some dealer selling "c furnish duplicate parts therefor and is lia- THE GINGER SEWING-MACHINE HAS AND IS STILL BEING ONE MILLION I It is constantly improved and represen- tive. The sure means of avoiding trouble directly with the leading sewing-mach- unequaled experience and an univale- lence of product and fair dealing in its s SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. THE SINGER M BALLEGROOM Local Office: 703 Walnut Street, THE AMERICAN REVIEW How Can I the T It is pretty hard to o political news, the news, the educatic business developments and valuable articles in magazines. About the the average busy man magazine like "The Re it is the only magazine thing to send $2.50 for PRESIDENT ROOSEVEL "I know that through it sented to me that I could n because all earnest and thou their ideas diverge, are given GER SEWING-MACHINE HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 60 YEARS AND IS STILL BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF ONE MILLION MACHINES YEARLY. stems improved and represents the best skill in the art. means avoiding staining and tearing the SINGER, thus you need to deal with the machine manufacturers of the world, having an experience and an unrivalled reputation—the strongest guarantee of excel- duit and fair dealing in its sale. ONE MILLION MACHINES YEARLY. It is constantly improved and repaired. The sure means that the loss and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal directly the sewing-machine manufacturers of the world, having an unequaled experience and an unvaulted reputation—the strongest guarantee of excellence of product and fair dealing in its sale. THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW OF REVIEWS How Can I Keep Up with the Times? It is pretty hard to keep well informed on the political news, the scientific news, the literary news, the educational movements, the great business developments, the hundreds of interesting and valuable articles in the hundreds of excellent magazines. About the only way it can be done by the average busy man and woman is to read a magazine like "The Review of Reviews," and, as is the only magazine of the sort, it is a good thing to send $2.50 for a year's subscription: RESIDENT ROOSEVELT says: "I know that through its columns views have been presented to me that I could not otherwise have had access to; because all earnest and thoughtful men, no matter how widely their ideas diverge, are given free utterance in its columns." SALESMROOMS IN EVERY CITY. Local Office: 703 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa. THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW OF REVIEWS How Can I Keep Up with the Times? IT is pretty hard to keep well informed on the political news, the scientific news, the literary news, the educational movements, the great business developments, the hundreds of interesting and valuable articles in the hundreds of excellent magazines. About the only way it can be done by the average busy man and woman is to read a magazine like "The Review of Reviews," and, as it is the only magazine of the sort, it is a good thing to send $2.50 for a year's subscription. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT says: I know that through its columns views have been presented to me that could have had access to; because all earnest and thoughtful men, no matter how widely their ideas diverge, are given free utterance in its columns. EX-PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND says: "I consider it a very valuable addition to my library." The Review of Reviews Co. 131 pastor Place, New York Read The Rev K. C. Kansas City Soil "Straight as a KANSAS CITY" PASSING THROUGH A GREAT SOIL AND RECOVERY TIME IN THE TEXAS WOODS Along its line are the finest lands, soils, cotton for commercial agriculture and potato for commercial cattle husbandry, for sugar cane and rice production for males, cattle hogs sheep poultry and FREE GOVERNMENT to twenty-five dollars or more per acre one-way colonies ticking a clock Write for a copy of "CURRENT KANSAS CITY SOIL THE SHOP "INEXPENSIVE AND C H. D. DUTTON, TRAV. PASS. AGT., HAMBURG CITY, MO. F. E. ROESLER, TRAV. PASS. A. K.C.S. Kansas City Southern Railway "Straight as the Crow Files" KANSAS CITY TO THE GULF ISSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE SOIL AND RESOURCE THAN ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN THE WORLD. LINOTI. Its line are the finest lands, suited for farms, prairies, corn, flax, commercial lakes and peace areas, for other fruits and berries; municipal canals, parks, general truck farms; for canals and rice cultivation; for merchandise mills; for raising horses, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry and Angora goats, at prices ranging from FREE GOVERNMENT HOMESTEADS quity-five dollar more per acre. Cheap round-trip, homeseekers anday colonists can easily travel to each month. To a copy of "CURRENT EVERYTHING", published by the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE SHORT LINE TO "INEXPENSIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES." BUTTON, TRAV. PASS. ACT. KANSAS CITY, MO. RESLER, TRAV. PASS. AND IMIGN'N ACT. KANSAS CITY, MO. Read The Review of Reviews K. C. S. Kansas City Southern Railway "Straight as the Crow Flies" KANSAS CITY TO THE GULF PASSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE SOIL AND RESOURCE TIAN ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN THE TOWN, FOR 100 LONGIL. Along its line are the finest lands and the best growing small grain, corn, flax, cotton; for commercial apples and peach orchards; for commercial walnuts, pears, plums, tomato and general truck farms; for sugar cane and ricecane fields; for mountain fruit raising horses, mules, cattle, hogs, sheep, poultry and Angora goats, at prices ranging from FREE GOVERNMENT HOMESTEADS to twenty-five dollars or more per acre. Cheap round-trip homesekers and one-way colons to Iowa, Kansas, and the United States, on Tuesday of each month. Write for a copy of "KANSAS CITY EVERYDAY," published by the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY THE SHORT LINE TO "INEXPENSIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES." H. D. DUTTON, TRAV, PASS. ACT., KANSAS CITY, MO. S. G. WARNER, G. P. AND T. A., KANSAS CITY, MO. F. E. ROEGLER, TRAV, PASS. AND IMAGE ACT., KANSAS CITY, MO. Typhoid Killing British soldiers. During the first three months of this year there were, among the British troops in South Africa, 6,258 cases of typhoid fever, 1,060 of which proved fatal. Degraded for Religious Scrapes. An Austrian officer, the Marcheese Tacoll, declined a challenge on account of religious scrapes two years ago. He was not only degraded from his rank, but has been ordered to serve out his time as a private in the ranks. Subscribe for the Bystander. TEST OF TIME THE ADVANTAGE OF PERMANENCY. Statistics show that less than Five merchandise dealers in each One Hundred are successful. They come and go and are forgotten. Singer machines are sold only by THE SINGER MANUFACTURING CO., dealing directly from maker to user. THE SINGER COMPANY IS PERMANENT AND HANDS ON THE SINGER HAND TO CARE FOR SINGER MACHINES. This is an important consideration to the purchase of a sewing-machine. Many a woman has experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine-obese" machines but who is totally unable to use them. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED. TO CALIFORNIA AND BACK. Via the California, Milwaukee & St. Paul and Union Pacific line. August 1 to 14, 1900. Tickets good on the overland limited and two other fast trails between Chicago and San Francisco. Ask the nearest ticket agent of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway, 410 Walnut Street, for additional information.