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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 7. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news - Ed.) Mrs. Wm. Jones is quite sick at her home this week. Mr. Chas, Searey of Davenport spent part of this week with his family. Mr. John Johnson was in St. Louis about all of last week visiting the fair. Mrs. E. T. Banks has been sick the past week, but is better at this writing. Miss Selma Stanton will leave Monday for the World's Eair in St. Louis. Samuel Redman who spent last week at his home in Booneville, Mo., has returned. Mr. C. B. Woods has been confined to his home with rheumatism the past two-weeks. Mrs. E. T. Banks has been sick the past week but is a little better at this writing. Mr Earnest Erickson is employed at the Grand爱e pharmacy this summer during the school vacation. John L. Thompson returned from Yankton, S. D., last Sunday where he registered for 160 acres of Rosebud land. The members and friends of the St. Paul A. M. E. S. S. held their annual picnic at Union Park yesterday, a large number went out in the afternoon. Mrs. Lucy Birney will give a lawn social and musicale next Thursday evening, July 28 at her home at 2014 Center street, all are cordially invited. Mr. Ramey who was to Minneapolis, Minn. for his health is reported worse and his daughter, Miss Jane left this week for Minneapolis. Mr. Peter Johnson and R. H. Hicks of Cedar Rapids were in our city the past two weeks working out at the encampment of the soldiers, they left Saturday but made the BYSTANDER a pleasant call. Hazel Williams went to Keokuk last Wednesday with Rev. T. W. Lewis, she will spend several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. Mrs. Mary Epperson of De Soto, Ja.. is in our city and is quite sick. She came to visit her sisters Mrs. Martha Baass and Mrs. Peter Bass, it is the hope of her many friends that she will soon recover. Rev. H. W. Porter's subject for Sunday July 24th, morning service. "God in all our achievements" Evening service. "What has Congregationalism done for the Negro?" When in Omaha, Neb., stop at Tibbs Starns' Restaurant, 1315 Dodge street, for good meals or lunches. Prompt attention and good service guaranteed. TIBBS STARNS, Prop. Mr. D. N. Barner of Rider one of the prosperous farmers of that part of the county was in the city last Tuesday and called at our office to pay his subscription for the Bystander. He say that corn is somewhat late, but with favorable weather from now on will make a fair crop. THE Afro-American Hotel ...On European Plan... Clean rooms and first-class beds Rates for sleeping-25c, 35c, 50c, 75c —O— First-Class in Every Particular —O— W. THIRD AND HENRY WEST, Prop. COURT AVE. The colored delegates to the state republican convention was Geo. H. Woodson of Mahaska county, J. H. Bates of Lucus county, Rev. T. W. Lewis of Lee county, W. Q. Lewis of Fayette county, and C. B. Woods of Poli county. They are all good and able representatives. Those who were doorkeepers at the state convention: Jeff Logan, H. H. Lewis, Ushers, J. L. Thompson, J. H. Shepard, Wn. Tomlin, J. S Joe Brown, H. R. Wright. BENEFIT AT A. M. E. CHURCH Thursday July 28th, at 8 p. m. Song, "America".....Local Council Invocation.....Rev. T. L. Griffith Solo.....Mrs. E. B. Elliston Address.....Rev. W. H. Porter Solo.....J. H. Rogers Benediction.....Rev. O. A. Johnson Rev. J. O. R. Wimbush, master of ceremonies. W. Q. Lewis of Fayette county, Ia., was a Des Moines visitor this week attending the state republican convention. Mr. Lewis is a brother to Mrs. Martha Bass, with whom he stopped. He is an old settler and highly esteem ed farmer, owning 300 acres of good Iowa land. Mr. Lewis made the B-STANDER a pleasant call in company with his brother, Rev. T. W. Lewis of Kookuk. ROSEBUD RESERVATION. The opening of the Rosebud Indian reservation in Gregory county, South Dakota, of which people are registering by the thousands, hoping to draw a good 160 acres of "Uncle Sam's" terra firma, is astonishing beyond description; unless one goes there he has but a small idea of the magnitude and excitement. Ye editor was there last week and registered. The train we went on from Sioux City to Yankton had fifteen coaches loaded, and two engines to pull us there. After we got to the depot there was a wild chase to the U. S. registering house, a distance of 1 mile. Some ran on foot, some horse back, but most in hacks, buggies, wagons, etc., then we stood in line one hour and fifteen minutes, while there is only about 1 chance in a hundred to draw a number. Yet we did not see a single colored man among the 4,000 people who registered while we were there, but we are informed that several have registered, and we trust many may be successful. The republican state convention convened Wednesday in Des Moines to nominate state officers and select electors. The convention was very harmonious throughout its session; there seem to be only one contest and the roll of counties was only called for railroad commissionership and Mr. Ketchum of Marshalltown was nominated on second ballot. All the rest of the state officers were nominated by acclimation: For Secretary of State W. B. MARTIN, Greenfield. For Treasurer G. S. GILBERTSON, Forest City. For Auditor B. F. CARROLL, Bloomfield. For Judge of Supreme Court E. H. DEEMER, Red Oak. For Attorney General C. M. MULLEN, Black Hawk, IOWA STATE FAIR The special features of amusement for the Iowa State Fair, in connection with, the races are the best ever secured. They will be given in front of the grandstand in the afternoons between races. Secretary Simpson has secured the very best entertainers. First is the marvelous troupe of Imperial Japanese acrobats, who have never before been seen here. They are ten in number, and their feats of skill and daring are in keeping with the record of the brave warriors who are today fighting battles in the far East. This troupe was secured at considerable expense through the Western Theatrical Exchange, Chicago, which brought them from Europe as a special attraction for the fair circuits. Another feature deserving of special mention is the Dunbairn troupe of aerial performers, who played the past few seasons with the Ringlings and Barnum & Baijey. They are always intensely attractive in their sensational performances will add greatly to the quality of the fair. Then there are the firemen's races, where the best fire teams of the paid departments of the state will be seen. The famous Jack and Jack, the team which now has the world's record and is the undisputed champion team, will be seen in daily races. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 400 (Office) Miles' Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Office 818 Park Street. Chivalry. Chivalry. The chivalry of Europe is, in great measure, a product of the Saracen chivalry which entered Europe in two streams flowing through Constantinople and through Spain. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 22, 1904. Grand Lodge Session Iowa Grand Masonic Lodge in Annual Session at Omaha— The 17th annual session' of the Iowa Grand Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and her jurisdiction held its annual session in the hall of Rescue Lodge at Omaha. The lodge was opened Tuesday morning in due form at ten o'clock by Grand Master I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, after which he appointed the different committees. After the credential committee made its report he filled all the stations then adjourned until afternoon. At two o'clock the lodge was opened and Grand Master Brown read his annual communication to the Grand Lodge. In his address he took up the Missuri trouble and gave a full report of the whole matter as made by H. K. Hillon, (for full report see elsewhere. This report thoroughly settled all the unhasty talk and convinced every member who heard the report that Iowa is right and justifiable in the actions she took in taking Rescue Lodge in her jurisdiction. After the address reports of committees was received. Then addresses were made by Henry Jones of Albia, James Washington of Sioux City and E. T. Banks of Des Moines. After speech making the lodge adjourned accepting the kind invitation to take a trolley ride to Riverside park where the wives of Rescue Lodge served an elegant supper. The W. M. Mr. Johnson, welcomed the delegates to Omaha and turned the keys over to G. M. Brown, who in turn called J. L. Thompson of Des Moines to respond on behalf of he visitors. After the bounteous supper all enjoyed the real hospitality of the Omaha society. Wednesday morning's session was taken up in committee and other routine work. The afternoon session was given over to the election of officers with which it complied as follows. There were two candidates for G. M. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown and A. A. Bland of Keokuk. Mr. Bland received 82 votes and Mr. Blad 54. For deputy G. M. there were three candidates, Wm. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, John F. Harris of Ottumwa, and D. T. Thomas of Buxton. The second ballot resulted in the election of Mr. Milligan. For senior warden there were two candidates, U. S. Pones of Albia and Tachariah Taylor of Ottumwa, the former defeating the latter by two votes. For junior warden there were three candidates, D. T. Thomas of Bixton, Harrison Gould of Des Moines and Wm. Burrell of Omaha. The second ballot resulted in the election of the former. For grand treasurer there were two aspirants, Wm. Coalson of Des Moines and James Washington of Slox City. The former defeated the latter by two votes. For secretary names were presented by Gross of Kookuk and S. L. Tigg of Burlington, the former wining out. The company then adjourned and accepted the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Cielians to attend a reception endered the lodge at their beautiful home at 1612 North Thirty-sixth street from 5 to 7 o'clock, when they went to the memorial exercises in a body. The grand master presided and aecees were made by R. N. Hyde of Des Moines, A. A. Bland of Keolak. The Thursday morning session was taken up by GRAND LODGE NOTES Are you a M. M? Omaha! Omaha! Oh you did well. The seventeenth annual session of the Iowa Grand Lodge was more arguely attended by the craft than any previous session. The new code which has been worked on for two years was adopted. Rescue Lodge has the ritual and masmic courtisies well at command. Des Mones Lodge "old North Star" had the largest representation. Wm. Gross says that he felt lonely, because his old friend Wm. Coason could not be with him as usual. Jas. Washington, the big Sioux Citian, made some good points and suggestions for the craft. Harrison Gould and H. E. Jacobs down more committee work and registered a better impression for the young masons than all the other young masons together. Some Represintative Who Attended the Grand Lodge at Omaha last week, and took active part in the Session. [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. Mr. James Washington of Sioux City, one of the able men in Omaha last week. He is Past Grand Master and has held many other offices in the gift of the fraternity. He is in the blacksmith business and his amiable wife and two bright young boys conducts a grocery store. Mr Washington enjoys the distinctions of being one of the most successful business men, of color, in Iowa. He and his wife will soon visit the World's Fair. Mr. Washington is a race man. M. B. The above cut is John F. Harris of Ottumwa, Ia., who was one of the active and reliable Masons in Omaha last week. Mr. Harris is janitor of the post office building in Ottumwa and a successful man, and is highly esteemed at his home city. He was appointed Grand Lecturer for this masonic year. J. B. L. H. Johnson, one of Marshalltown's good citizens and a Mason of high standing, was in Omaha at the grand session. He is Grand Register and is well liked by the craft all over Iowa. Long Time Prime Minister. Robert Walpole held the mabaten board of having been prime minister of England for, in all, twenty one years. The above cut is John F. Hass of the active and reliable Masons is janitor of the post office building man, and is highly esteemed at his Grand Lecturer for this masonic y Wm. Coalson and Jas. Washington made a neck and neck run for Grand Treasurer; of 134 votes the former won out by only two votes. So did U. S. Jones and Zachariah Taylor for Senior Warden; Jones only beat Taylor by two votes. Grand Master Brown cleared up the hasty and un-necessary talk about his stand regarding the Jones and Missouri matter. Mr. Austan A. Bland, the old veteran, is perhaps the most appreciated and best known lodge --- [Picture of a man with a mustache and a dark coat]. The above cut is Mr. Zachariah Taylor of Ottumwa, Ia., whose cut we run in the World's Fair special edition, a few weeks ago. His first name was wrong, it should have been Zachariah instead of Jack. We have asked the World's Fair commission to make the change. Mr. Taylor was an Omaha visitor in company with his wife, and enjoyed the session well. His wife is an influential society lady. Harris of Ottumwa, Ia., who was one in Omaha last week. Mr. Harris being in Ottumwa and a successful home city. He was appointed year. man in Iowa. E. T. Banks and Geo. Suter are hard workers in the lodge. J. L. Thompson was in demand for speechmaking. Mr. Sturges and H. K. Hillon are able men in the Grand Lodge. Well we are not sleeping up here but are wide awake in every particular. are wide awake in every particular. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday, in the evening P. E. H. H. Thompson of Chicago administered the sacrament, assisted by the pastor. A large number were present and communed. Several were over from Duluth, and the large auditorium was pretty well crowded. Quarterly conference was held Monday afternoon. Mr. Charles Wheeler of Cleveland, Ohio arrived in the city Sunday to remain indefinitely. A watermelon social was given at the A. M. E. church last Thursday evening by the Light House society. A large crowd was present. Mr. Chas. Henry of Hotel Superior, brought his large graphaphone out and rendered choice selections during the evening. A neat sum was realized for the pastor. P. E. Thompson was entertained at the parsonage while in the city. Rev. Wade is busy looking after his dollar money and other conference claims. Mr. Jacob Downs of Elgin, Ill., is in the city, stopping with his cousin, Mrs. Birdie Grayson. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Willis, Rev. and Mrs. Wade and family, Mrs. M. Jackson and Mr. Chas. Henry, enjoyed an outing on Minnesota Point last Tuesday. They went across the bay in a Gasoline launch and rented boats on the lake and spent the afternoon fishing. Not very many fish were caught, but a delightful day was spent Mrs. J. B. Thompson, our popular hairdresser, is spending her vacation at Solon Springs while her place of bessiness is being repaired. Rev. Wade and a large number of his people attended communion services in Duluth Sunday afternoon. He assisted the P. E. in administering the sacramen. Mrs. M. Jackson and her daughter Mrs. Jas. Willis were calling on Duluth friends Saturday. Forty Years of Freedom will be repeated Aug. 2 at the Opera House for benefit of the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Geo. Wade and family spent the day at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. N. Brown of Duluth last Thursday. Mrs. E. W. Lindsey of St. Paul will visit at the parsonage the latter part of Aug. Master Byron Wade of St. Paul is visiting his parents at this writing. Mrs. C. E. Dickson is spending the summer gover on Minnesota Point, where she can get the cool lake breeze. We are having some very warm weather here at last. The A. M. E. choir rendered excellent music Sunday evening. The choir now has several members, and some very good voices. The Light House society held a very interesting meeting last Tuesday night One new member was taken in. The society seems to grow both in interest and number. Some very interesting papers were read. At the next meeting a debate, Resolved: "That a Child should its Mother better than its Father," will be discussed. Affirmative, Mrs. Wade and Mr. A. C. Ogtesy, Negative, Wade and Mr. I. Jones. Mr Hudson Cary went to St. Paul to spend the summer. He will be greatly missed by all. He will return in the fall. Everly, Ia.--(Special.)—Miss Mamie Webb of Canton, S. D., is visiting Miss Nanie Sellers this week. MOLINE GLEANINGS Quite a number of our people are attending the Chautauqua, which meets at Prospect park. Mrs. Harriet Murphy of St. Paul has arrived in our city on a visit to her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Tarver. Miss Clara Tarver who has been visiting relatives in Streater, Fairberry and other points, has returned to her home on 13th street. Mrs. L. Tarver is on the sick list. Mr L. B. Tarver who was delegate to the Sunday School convention returned home last Saturday. We are glad to know that have another club of ladies in our city, they are an old club but have changed their name from Social Sevens to Hallie Quinn Brown, after our famous elocutionist of Wilberforce, Ohio. Mrs. Wm. Gorman of Pittsburg, Penn, is in our city the guest of her sister in-law and brother-in-law, Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Walkin. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of Rock Island was a Moline caller last week. Mr. Frank Jones who has been out of our city on business has returned home. our city on business has returned home. Miss Georgia Ritchie who has been travel trying a change of climate for the benefit of her health has returned home. She has been ill all winter with rheumatism but we are glad to know she is greatly improved. Miss Mabel Hall of Keokuk is visiting her cousin Mrs. Wm, Stewart. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1017 Residence 958 ROOM 338, 300, 392 GOOD BLOCK Des Mouthes, la MUTUAL PHONES Room 388, 380, 392 Office 1017 GOOD BLOCK Residence 958 Des Moines, la CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimegraphing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. Subscribe for the Bystander. CEDAR RAPIDS. On last Wednesday evening a merry crowd gathered at the home of Mrs. E. E. Thomas in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Roper of St. Louis. The S. S. will hold their annual picnic in Bever Park Thursday. Miss Clara Jones with her little sister and cousin were guests at the Green home Sunday. Mr. Cornelius Jones of Tipton was a Saturday visitor in our city. On leaving he took with him his little daughter Miss Beulah, who has been visiting in the Rapids for several weeks. The J. S. Y. club met at the home of Mrs. W. H. Raspberry last Wednesday and elected the following officers: Mrs. G. Gray, president; Mrs. A. Perkins, vice president; Mrs. L. Lavell, correspondent; Mrs. S. Holly, corresponding secretary; Mrs. Ed Marshall, treasurer. The A. M. E. church choir is preparing to render an oratorio cantata entitled "Zion" in the near future. The proceeds will go for the benefit of the trustees. Fishing parties continue to be as popular as ever. Mrs. W. W. D. Claybrook drew out a prize specimen at the last fishing party. Mrs. Mary Ringo of Oskaloosa was a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis during the past week. She followed the event fully entertained at an informal given by Mrs. Lewis Boyd at her residence in honor of Mrs. Mary Ringo of Oskaloosa: Mesdames R. Thompson, W. D. Claybrook, S. Green, A. E. Price, M. A. Jackson, M. F. Lowery, W. M. Robinson, W. H. Raspberry and A. Perkins. The J. S. Y. club will conclude the season's work with an outing in eBaver Park, July 28. The work of the club will be resumed September 1. The treatment of Dr. Ladd. Elder Thomas is moving. Of course we all hope for the best for Iowa's son. The people of Codar Rapids watched by his bedside with a care born of love and devotion, Mr. George Martin is visiting at the parental home a few days this week. BURLINGTON NEWS. Hawkeye Lodge, K. of P., will give an emancipation celebration Monday, August 1st, at Ebner's Park. Excursions are expected from Mt. Pleasant, Galesburg, Monmouth, Fort Madison and Keokuk. Mr. J. L. Mackay is the promoter and assures every one a good time. Music will be furnished to celebrate Lehman orchestra and band. Miss Hallie M. Porter of Paris, Mo., is visiting her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. R. Folks on Etna street. Mrs. Cordella Brown is recovering from a severe case of sprained ankle. A steambat excursion given by the Oids and Ends club of Keokuk will arrive in Burlington Monday. July 21. There are three events which case the steambat here to turn out. First is a circus, third an excursion from Keokuk. Keokuk excursions can't come here too often for us, especially when they bring all those pretty damsels. Ahem! Gates Agar Tabernacles grand session opens in our city Tuesday morning,uly 26th, at 9 o'clock. Sir Cook B. D. M. of Buxton and Sir Jordan I. C. G. of Arkansas are expected to preside. On Tuesday evening a reception will be given at Chubb's hall. Miss Marie Numsley of Mt. Pleasant was in the city Sunday en route to St. Louis. Mr. S. L. Tigg, W. M. Summer lodge No. 3, of this city has returned home from a place, where he attended the Grand Lodge. Mr. John Trent is in the city again after a prolonged absence and just as noisy as ever. Watch John when that excursion comes Monday. Mr. Fate Martin entertained three of Burlington's young men last Sunday evening with a trolley ride to Crapo Park. Fate is certainly an entertainer. Presiding Elder Malone passed through the city Monday in an unconscious state of mind. He was prostrated by the heat in Muscatine and is supposed that he started for his home in Keokau. On returning Malone lington his mind was completely given away. We all hope that Elder Malone has completely recovered at this writing. Mr. William Pahner our new police officer is patrolling the West Hill beat. 49.25 CALIFORNIA AND RETURN Personally Conducted Trains From Des Moines to San Francisco, via the Chicago, Union Pacific and North-Western Line. Special personally conducted parties leave Chicago Aug. 25th. Itinerary includes stop-over at Denver, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake City. Low rates; choice of routes returning. Tickets on sale from all points at low rates daily August 15th to Sept. 10. Two fast daily trains over the ony double-track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River, and via the most direct route across the American continent. Overland Limited, solid through train every day in the year, less than three days en route. For itineraries of special trains and full information apply to ticket agents Chicago and North-Western KY. DEPOSITIONS REFERENCE CASES REFERENCES COURT REPORTING Twenty Years Experience in Courts of this and Other States. 116 IOWA LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING In the south of Ireland, near Inchgeelah, is the "Cats' Well," the waters of which are supposed to exert marvelous remedial effects upon ailing tabbies. --- Iowa State Bystander DES MOINES, IOWA WASHINGTON NEWS. Archie Henderson, the fifteen years old boy preacher of Canton, Mo. preached three sermons at the A. M. E. church July 10th. He possesses remarkable ability for one of his age. A fishing party composed of Messrs. Ralph Motts, Theo. Turner, Walter Williams and Robt. Motts and the Misses Jessie Jones, Nora Motts and Mrs. George Jackson spent the day last Sunday at the river. A good time was spent by all the guests. Mrs. T. A. Woods of Des Moines spent a few days in the city visiting her husband. She returned to Des Moines Monday. Mr. Woods has a position as brakesman on the Oskaloosa branch. Mr. N. L. Black left last Friday evening on the Q. for Council Bluffs for his summer vacation. He was accompanied by his wife and little brother by his wife and Mrs. Black's sister, Mrs. Al. Woods. The Chautauque club met with Mr. Geo. Black last Tuesday evening. MT PLEASANT The wedding of Miss May Brooks to Mr. Chas, McCracken occurred at the home of the bride's mother Wednesday, July 13. Only relatives were present. Immediately after the ceremony, which was performed by Rev Bolting of the Baptist church, all sat down to an excellent wedding supper. The members of the P. E. committee of the A. M. E. church gave a sock social Thursday night which was a very pleasant affair. At the door each one was presented with a small sock in which they placed as many pennies as would correspond with the size of their shoe. The one having the largest shoe received the prize. The ladies are to be congratulated upon the success of their endeavors. A S. I. Herman left Saturday and Sunday in the city. He has been employed for some time in Otumwa but expects soon to go to Illinois. Meerss, Chas, Watson and Arthur Smith of Kewanee spent a few days the past week in the city with relatives. The Misses Rusk who have been visiting for the past week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed returned to their home in LaCrew Monday. Miss Hazel Mosley went to Farmington Monday where she will make her home with relatives. The trustees of the A. M. E. church have had a cement walk put in front of the church and parsonage. It is a very fine piece of work and will greatly increase the value of the property which is in one of the most desirable locations in the city. The sad death of Mr. William Rice occurred in Cheyenne, Wyo. Thursday, uly 14th. On Wednesday Mrs. Rice received word that he was seriously ill. Her brother, Mr. Wm. Burnaugh left immediately for Cheyenne, but the death occurred before he reached that place. Mr. Rice was employed by the U. P. R. R. Co. and was taken ill with pneumonia while on a trip from Omaha to Cheyenne. On reaching there he was taken to a hospital but lived only a few days. The funeral services were held there Saturday. Mr. Rice leaves a father and mother at Baltimore, Md., and a wife three children in this city. Mrs. Rice formerly Miss Dera Smith. Mr. Wm. Burnaugh returned from Cheyenne Sunday. The ladies Missionary Sewing Circle met at the A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon. Refreshments were served after the regular business meeting. KEOKUK NOTES Mrs. William Hampton of Red Oak is visiting relatives in the city. Miss Rhoda Johnson and Miss Young of Quince, Ill. are guests at the home of Mr. Selby Johnson. The P. E. H. Woman's club gave a picnic to Cedar Glen Wednesday, July 13, for the entertainment of the visitors. Miss Minnie Osborn of Macon City, Mo. spent a few days with Miss Garret Teeban. The A. M. E. Sunday school picnic Crystal Glen was attended by a large crowd. The Rev. E. S. Willet has accepted the call of the congregation of St. Michaels at Cairo, Ill. His parishioners are sorry to see him go. Mrs. Geneva Harris Jones is home again after a lengthy visit in Quincy, Ill. The young men gave a dancing party at Association Hall last. Thursday evening in honor of the young lady visitors. Miss Nellie Opal Kelles will entertain in honor of her 18th birthday Tuesday, July 22. ALBIA, IOWA. Special to Iowa State Bystander: Special to Iowa State Bystander: The weather for the last few days is extremely delightful and Albia has quite a number of visitors. Mrs. Fred Jackson's two daughters of Des Moines are visiting Mrs. U. S. Jones. Mrs. Henry Jones and U. S. Jones are delegates to the Grand Lodge that convenes at Omaha this week. Grandma Tolbert has returned home after a visit of several weeks in Des Moines. C. G. Tolton spent the Fourth with his family. Mr. Davenport, the deputy sheriff, has recently performed efficient service for the city. John Mines is slowly convalescing. We are pained to learn of the prolonged illness of Rev. James Clemens. His many friends of Albia wish for his speedy recovery. Mrs. Henry Jones and daughter Henrietta have returned home after several days absense from the city visiting friends in Des Moines. Dr. F. J. Peterson returned home the 9th inst from Monmouth, Ill., where his wife and daughter Ruth are, they having been called there by the death of her mother. It is rumored that the officers of the A. M. E. church have aranged to circulate a petition for the return of their pastor, Francis J. Peterson. It is to be hoped that such a movement will receive the favor and support of the many friends of Rev. Peterson and the citizens of Albia, for we believe him to be a deserving gentleman. The A. M. E. church will have the last rally for this conference year August 21st. All should assist this laudable effort. We are glad to learn that Mrs. William Bennings' daughter is convalescent. Mrs. Lizzie Grayson's beautiful resi- dence is nearing completion. It geraldy embellishes that part of the city in which it is located. Editor E. F. Butler and family will visit St. Louis in the near future. We wish them a pleasant trip. We are indeed pleased to learn of the contemplated visit of Hon. John L. Bystander, the distant and distinguished editor of the Iowa State Bystander. There is always a hearty welcome for him in our city. W. G. Davis' restaurant is a credit to our city. Everything indicates that he and his genial wife intend to meet the wishes of the public and to serve them in up-to-date style. We wish him success. We are glad to see Doc Brummer around again. Miss Cora Thomas is tutor of a large class in music at Buxton. JAPS MAY HAVE BROKEN ADVANCE Sensational Report Gives Rumor of Decisive Victory. MAY BE CONFICTING DATE Later Dispatch Shows a Retreat By the Japs—Russian Detachment is Fired Upon By Japanese With Considerable Injury to the Russians. St. Petersburg, July 22.—The most sensational news from the front is the Associated Press dispatch from Liao Yang, dated July 29, reporting a persistent rumor that the Japanese have broken through the Russian left wing between the respective positions of Lieutenant General Count Keller and General Renkenkampff and are marching upon Smukden, the report received from General Kuropatkin bearing the same case says that there has been no change or importance in the situation, and a close study of the dates shows that the rumor probably refers to the aggressive advance against General Renkenkampff on the northern Satsamata (Liao Yang road) when they drove the Russians back as far as Houtastze, twenty-six miles east of Liao Yang. A later dispatch to the Associated Press shows that General Herschelmann commanded this detachment of General Renkenkampff's first cavalry, and that he turned and took the offensive, subsequently compiling the Japanese to retire in the direction of Sikvan. Further but incomplete details of General Keller's attack at Motten Pass, July 17, sent by the Associated Press' correspondents, show that the last lighted all day and was a bloody affair. The Sevsky regiment rushed eight of the Japanese guns with the bayonet, but later were compelled to abandon them. A Russian detachment which crossed the Llan river at dawn on the opening of the fight discovered a Japanese detachment under a hill dressed in the Russian uniform and halled the soldiers in Russian as friends, but when the Russians got with easy range the Japanese opened fire. London, July 22—A Russian correspondent of the larly Telegraph to Muldun under date of July 19 says: "A fierce fight has been raging during the past two days and it still continues. "The Japanese who are in superior strength, attacked with great daring and coolness. "The Russians are contesting the ground splendidly. "The Japanese flanking movements to the east are the real cause of our retirement. "Heavy losses have been sustained. "The Japanese artillery has again shown its superiority." The scene of the fighting is not mentioned by the correspondent. SEIZURE GRAVE OFFENSE British Official Circles Alarmed Oven Seizure of Steamers. London, July 20.—In British official circles the recent seizures and overhauling of British ships in the Red sea by the Russian volunteer fleet steamers Smolensk and St. Petersburg are regarded as very grave international incidents. The seizure of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer Malacca, by the St. Petersburg and her arrival in the Suez canal as a prize of war on her way to Libau, on the 26th of August, 1887, and the cabin today is considering the course to pursue. The British law officers acknowledge the right of the Russians to seize and detain mails, provided that only official communications are taken, but they take the most serious view of the status of the two Russian ships petrolting the Red sea, and if any official action or proclamation it may be chiefly in the interest of the while merchant ships through the Dardenne and their subsequent transformation into ships of war. In official circles, strong comment is made in regard to Russia's policy in this matter. It is regarded as impossible that the commanders of the Smolenski and St. Petersburg were given full power, and the officials therefore are inclined to the grave conclusion that the Russian government gave implicit instructions to the two commanders. The effect on the stock exchange today was seen in a heavy fall in consols and other hedged securities on fears of international complications. The dangers and difficulties of the situation are much commented upon in the newspapers, which are practically unanimous in denouncing the "dubious and irregular character" of the volunteer officers. If our questions are proved, as we believe to be, those of vulgar filibusters" said the St. James Gazette, "they must be reckled by Russia" or the skull and crossbones must be run up and they will be fired upon whenever sighted." Another element adding to the dangers of the situation is the attitude Japan may assume. The Pall Mall Gazette points out that if, as stated in dispatches from Constantinople, the Russian guardship Chernyi armored "it would seem to justify Japan in regard Turkey as an ally of Russia and invoking the terms of the Anglo-Japanese treaty." Seizure of British Vessel in Red Sea May Lead to Trouble. BRITISHERS ENTER PROTEST English Papers Say a Crisis Has Been Reached, While Report From St. Petersburg States That the Vessel Will Be Released. St. Petersburg, July 21.—The same yesterday over the Manica incident has given away to a citizen and rational view, the feeling in high official circles where the attitude of the government is known being that the case will be specially and satisfactorily adjusted. The main difficulty is the excited state of public feeling in the two countries but the Russian government, under the direct auspiration of the emperor, who is personally anxious to avoid grounds for a quarrel, is apparently ready to meet Great Britain in the most friendly spirit. To the emperor primarily, but also in large degree to Foreign Minister Lamsdorf, is due the credit for restraining the Chancellor's spirit of a certain element which talks lightly of the possibility of war with Great Britain. The Russian position can be stated in a few words. While not admitting that the Russian captain sent the Malacca without some warrant, Russia will accept without question Great Britain's assurance that the war munitions on board the vessel were government stores bound for the naval station at Hong Kong and order the immediate release of the ship. At the same time she will maintain her right to stop vessels believed to have conceived of war on board and design them if the manifests are not plain as such. Whether Russia intends to discuss the war status of the Red Sea cruisers is not plain, but if Great Britain insists seriously she may offer to refer this and other collinear questions to The Harme tribunal. MALACCA MATTER UNSETTLED No Confirmation of Report of Release Has Been Received London, July 22—The authoritative assurances that the Malacca will be released, cabled by the Associated Press from St. Petersburg to the United States, do not appear in the British morning papers. Special dispatches to a somewhat similar effect from St. Petersburg do not allay the alarmist views of the leading organs, which construe Premier Baifour's post-midnight announcement that the government had received no confirmation of the reported release of the Malacca to mean that the incident remains unsettled. Another cause for great apprehension is the broader question of Russia's right to send vessels of her volunteer fleet through the Dardanettes. A striking evidence that the danger of the situation has not been mitigated in the least, so far as British official and public opinion is concerned, is afforded by the Daily Telegraph, which under a large type caption, "An Acute Crisis" declares that "the relations between Great Britain and Russia have reached the stage of an acute crisis, but behind the incident of the Malacca is the far larger question of the status of the so-called volunteer ships that the vessel, even made clear to the car's commission, the transformation of merchant vessels passing the Dardanelles as such, into armed cruisers cannot be recognized under any pretext whatever as justifying Russia's interference with British shipping. It is not impossible that as a concession to Russian dignity the government may offer to permit the Malacca to put into some neutral fort, where her cargo may be examined and the statement verified that whatever munitions she carried were intended for the use of the British China squadron." In its editorial article this morning the Daily Telegraph becomes even more alarmist, declaring that upon Russia's response to Lord Landes downs's demands "the issues of peace or war are staked." THE CZAR IS DISPLEASED Does Not Welcome Possibility of Complications With England. St. Petersburg, July 21.—The Associated Press has just been informed that Emperor Nicholas in an interview with Count Lamsdorff, the foreign minister, expressed his displeasure at the turn events had taken and at the possibility of complications with Great Britain arising out of the detection of British ships by the Russian Volunteer fleet steamers in this specific attitude, if the report be correct, will doubtless lead to an immediate and amicable adjustment of the difficulties. St. Petersburg, July 21.—Sir Charles Harding, the British ambassador to Russia, yesterday afternoon, in behalf of his government, presented a strong protest to Russia against the seizure on the Red sea and detention of the Peninsular and Oriental steamer, Malacca, which was carrying 500 tons of British government for the naval establishment at Hong Kong each case of which was marked with the broad establishment which is the government stammer. The navalassador also presented a general protest against the action of the Russian volunteer fleet steamers in the Red sea. FOUR THOUSAND WERE KILLED. Report from Port Arthur That the Russians Killed Many Japs. Chefoo, July 20.—A jink with eight Russians and fifty Chinese arrived here yesterday, five days from Port Arthur. The Russians refused to talk, but the Chinese say that on July 11 and 12 the Japanese captured and killed the thousand men one of the eastern port. Port Arthur, Before reinforcements arrived the Russians cut off the four thousand troops in the fort and exploded mines which resulted in the killing of every Japanese soldier there. A burning outrage. The Turkish cigarette—Philadelphia Register. REPUBLICANS IN CONVENTION Proceedings of the State Convention Held at Des Moines. KETCHUM FOR COMMISSIONER Office of Railroad Commissioner Causes the Only Contest in the Convention—National Platform and Candidates Endorsed. Des Moines, July 21—The republican state convention was called to order by Chairman Spence of the state central committee at 11 o'clock gathered morning. Co. W. P. Hepburn, who had been chosen as temporary chairman, was introduced and delivered his address. The call of the district for members of committees resulted as follows: Resolutions—First district—J. S. Mckemes, Jefferson. Second—Harry Hull, Williamsburg. Third—B. E. Sweet, Bremer. Fourth—H. H. Green, Decorah. Fifth—B. J. Noiret, Lann. Sixth—Gon. W. Sweets, Mahaska. Seventh—Hon. J. J. Crossley, Madison. Eighth—C. F. Skewen, Union. Ninth—Thomas Arthur, Harrison. Tenth—Hon. Warren Garr, Carroll. Eleventh—S. D. Reimaker, Lyon. Central Committee—Second district —Judge W. J. McCos, Clinton. Third—J. Scott, Stevens, Black Hawk. Fourth—A. R. Woodard, West Union. Fifth—Elected inc. year. Sixth—Robert H. Spence, Ringgold. Ninth—Asmers Haysan, Audubon. Tenth—S. X. Wray, Ansonet. Eleventh—George C. Scott, Woodbury. As soon as Congressman Hepburn caused the convention to order at the afternoon session, the reports of the committees on credentials and permanent organization were received. There had been no contest on credentials. For permanent chairman, Senator C. G. Saunders, of Council Bluffs was named. Chairman Hepburn introduced him. Senator Saunders declined to make a speech, taking the position that there was insufficient time. He said he hoped there would be no speeches made, as Senator Alison found it necessary to leave on an early train and it was desired that he be permitted to attend the conference between the state central committeemen, nominees on the state ticket and the Iowa delegation in congress, which was to be held immediately following the convention. While awaiting the report of the resolutions committee Senator J. H. Trewin offered a resolution instructing the convention officers to send a telegram of congratulation and pledging loyalty to President Roosevelt, head of the national ticket. Congressman Lacey amended it to include Fairbanks, and it was unanimously adopted amidst loud cheers. The convention then proceeded to the nomination of candidates, which resulted as follows: **Presidential Electors.** Electors-at-Large: James H. Trewin, Cedar Rapids, and Colonel E. S. Ormsby, Emmettsburg. First-Col. W. B. Bell, Washington. Second- W. H. Wilson, Davenport. Third- F. B. Blair, Delaware. Fourth-George E. May, Charles City. Fifth-Ward Wilson, Tama. Sixth-Elsworth Rominger, Davis. Seventh-Hon. A. V. Proudfoot, Warren. Eighth—Paul S. Junkin, Adams Ninth—John W. Scott, Cass. State Ticket For Auditor—B. F. Carroll, renominated. For Treasurer—G. S. Gilbertson, renominated. For Judge of Supreme Court—H. E. Deumer, renominated. For Attorney General—C. W. Mullan, renominated. For Railroad Commissioner—N. S. Ketchum, Marshaltown. There was but one contest and that was for the office of railroad commissioner. The first ballot resulted: Ketchum 519, Porterfield 237, Lovejoy 110%. Mowry 59, Ottonen 83%. Stitz 129. The second ballot resulted: Ketchum 775, Porterfield 239, Lovejoy 43%. Mowry 21, Ottonen 48%. The committee on resolutions reported as follows, and its report was adopted by a rising vote: "We, the republicans of Iowa in convention assembled, do hereby hereby endorse the platform adopted at Chicago, June 21, 1904, by the republican national convention, and do hereby declare our allegiance to the same. "We endorse the present republican administration of the affairs of the nation under President Roosevelt and believe that the republican national convention acted wisely in nominating Theodore Roosevelt for president and Chas. W. Fairbanks for vice president. "We approve the able, conservative and patriotic statesmanabil of the republican members of the Iowa delegation in the national congress. "We command the able and businesslike administration of Governor A. C. Collins, and also the manner in which the affairs of the state of Iowa have been conducted under our present republican administration." The republican state central committee at its meeting at 10 o'clock am, selected R. H. Bence of Mt. Argom, for chairman, G. E. W. Scott of Plymouth for vice chairman, and George Estabrook as secretary to succeed Charles W. Phillips of Jackson. The selection of Bence and Scott was a reelection, being supported by the standup wing. Gris, remember that a husband worth having is worth taking care of. MAP OF PORTION OF MANCHURIA SHOWING APPROXIMATE POSITIONS OF THE OPPOSING ARMIES AND OF MOTIEN PASS. MUNDEN LIAOXANG MAICHENG NEWCHURIA KAIPING GULONG SHIMUCHENG OSLIUYEN WIJU ANTUURG (The Positions of the Russian Forces Figures. The Japanese Positions Figures. Motien Pass is Marked WILL SETTLE BIG STRIKE AN AGREEMENT IS SIGNED Reinstatement No Longer a Stumbling Block Strikers Retain Positions - Packers Agree to Take Back Former Employees Within 45 Days Chicago, July 15 - Violence yesterday supplanted peace negotiations in the butchers' strike, and seven persons were injured in an attack on four non-union butchers near one stock yards. While there has been some violence each day since the strike began, yesterday's assault, following the breaking off of peace conferences, was the most serious fight of the present strike. The attack was led by spectators at an amateur baseball game. Revolvers and knives were used and three of the injured men are in a serious condition. The injured: William Durand, shot in jaw and neck; condition serious. James Kiely, stabbed near heart; may die. Policeman J. W. Sweeny, struck in head and back with bricks while trying to quell disturbances; severely cut and bruised. John Hunter, non-union butcher, face and neck slashed with knife; severely beaten. Grand Baker, non-union, cut about face and head. Samuel Wood, non-union, cut with William Riley, non-union, face cut condition serious. William Riley, non-union, face cut and body bruised. After finishing their day's work a Schwarzschild & Sulzberger's plant the four strike breakers, all negroes started home. They had to pass the grounds where an amateur baseball game was in progress. There were fully 1,000 persons watching the game most of whom were friends of the strikers. As the four workmen are proached the place, someone in the crowd yelled "Scab," and instantly a rush was made for the negroes. Wood had a revolver and Baker a knife, and as the mob started for them they drew their weapons. Before they could use them, however, they were knocked to the ground by a dozo men. Baker scrambled to his feet and began slashing right and left, so the knife could be taken away from the crowd. Wood fired into the crowd white fire on the ground, two bullets hitting Dar and. This opposition of the negroes set the crowd in a frenzy. The police made a quick response to a riot plot, but the strike breakers were thrown to the ground and knocked insane before the police could scatter the crowd. Several of the rioters were arrested, as were Wood and Baker. Chicago, July 19 — One more effort will be made to settle the strike by arbitration. Today, President Danielly of the striking unions will need to the packers another letter asking for a conference. In this Mr. Danielly will go over the history of the strike, and will ask the packers if it their judgment it will not be better to concede the one point in contention than to continue the strike. The one point to which allusion is to be made is the refusal of the packers to discharge the men they have employed since the commencement of the strike, and give their places to men who walk out. The communication to the packers will also suggest that it is the behest of the strikers that they are, as old employees, deserving of this consideration. If this offer of the union is rejected by the packers, Mr. Jonnetty declared last night, the alibi trades at the stock yards, numbering in all about 12,000 men, will be called out today in an effort to bring the packers to terms. Joseph Morton of the Stationary Firemen's union called on the packers yesterday and notified them that unless there is a speedy settlement of the strike his men will be compelled to quit work. Chicago, July 20.—The crids in the stock yards strike will come this afternoon. The allied trades unions in the stock yards which are certain to become involved in the controversy if it is not soon heldtied a conference last evening lasting five hours, and at its conclusion sent a letter to the packers asking for a joint conference between representatives of the strikers, of the packers and of the allied trades to see if a settlement of the strike along peaceful lines cannot be reached. Last night there was nobody who would say that the packers would agree to the conference, and it is impossible to say with certainty that the meeting will be held. The unions joining in the request for the meeting represent all the trades engaged in the packing industry, and they have joined in a final appeal for arbitration between the packers and the striking dealers. Chicago, July 21. - the strike of packing house employees, a bogunate nine months ago, the packing industry through the country was settled last night Are Shown by Unshaded Rectangular Are Shown by the Black Rectangular by a Star.) at a conference between representatives of the packers, the officials of the Ment Cutters' union and representatives of all the allied trades employed at the stock yards. The whole controversy will be submitted to arbitration, both sides agreeing to abide by whichever decision this board may reach. Pending the decision of the arbitration board the men will be taken back to work as rapidly as possible by the packers, and it is agreed by the packers that all the old employees are to be reinstated within forty-five days from the date work is resumed. If any of the former employees are still unemployed at the expiration of that time such persons are to have the privilege of submitting their cases to the arbitration board for settlement The strikers will return to work as soon as they can be notified of the peaceable adjustment of the trouble and it is expected by Friday morning everything will be in normal shape at all the plants in the different cities where the employees were on strike. Half an hour after the decision had been reached last night to arbitrate the strike, the strikers had got in communication by long distance telephone with the leaders of the strikers in outside cities and had notified them that a satisfactory settlement had been reached and directed the strikers to return to work as soon as possible. The settlement of the difficulty by arbitration was brought about by the allied crafts at the stock yards who would have become involved in the controversy had it continued much longer. The representatives of these unions, which represent about 14,000 men, got together Tuesday and sent a final appeal to the packers asking for a three-sided conference yesterday between the packers, the strikers and themselves, in a final effort to get both sides of the controversy together again and arrange some sort of agreement which would prevent the strike spreading to the affiliated unions. This appeal of the allied trades unions received a favorable response from the packers and yesterday's conference was the result. MRS. MAYBRICK IS FREE. Given Her Liberty After Fourteen Years in Prison. Truro, Cornwall, England, July 21 —Mrs. Florence Maybridge is free she left here at 11:43 a. m. yester day on her way to France. Mrs. Maybrick, who was Miss Florence Elizabeth Chandler, a member of a well-known and prosperous family, was married July 27, 1881, in St. James church, Piceadilly, to James Maybrick, of Liverpool. She was then 18 years old. Her husband was over forty years of age. In the spring of 1889, Mr. Maybrick became ill and in a few days he died. His brother investigated his death and charged Mrs. Maybrick with the murder of her husband. A long trial followed, and the deceased died of arsenic that the defense proved that for twenty years Mr. Maybrick had been a confirmed user of arsenic and that he daily took doses large enough to kill a dozen ordinary men. Mrs. Maybrick was eventually sentenced to death by the judge, Sir FitzJames Stephan, who spoke for two days in charging the jury. He said it was impossible for them to find her not guilty in the face of the medical evidence. The judge died some time later in a madhouse. FOLK SWEEPS CONVENTION. Nominated For Governor of Missouri By The Democrats. Jefferson City, Mo., July 22.—After an all night session, marked by intervals of disorder and commotion that could not be quelled by the gavel the democratic state convention early yesterday unanimously nominated Joseph W. Folk, district attorney of St. Louis for governor, and adopted a platform which promises it vigorous and unreintructed crusade against corruption and booie in Missouri in the event of democratic supremacy at the polls. Just as the day was breaking, the convention adjourned until 10 o'clock, and one of the most turbulent sessions of a Missouri democratic convention was no doubt about the nomination from the beginning of the first session of the convention. The Folk delegates far outnumbered the delegates of his only opportu- tary B. Hawes, president of the Jefferson democratic club of St. Louis and the choice of the convention was clearly defined. VLADIVOSTOK FLEET LOOSE. Washington, July 21.—The Japanese legation has received the following cablegram from the foreign office at Tokyo: "At 9:30 a. m., July 20, the Vladivostok squadron fired on and sank a Japanese steamboat of 318 tons off the const of isoya, about twenty-five miles from Hakodate. All of the crew were landed safely at Cape Yesan." Paris, July 21.—The Tempa, discussing the passage of the Vladivostok squadron through the straightts of Tsunga, says its purpose is either to attack unprotected cities on the eastern coast of Japan, or to intercept American merchant steamers, which are supplying Japan with all sorts of provisions through the port of Yokohama. Tokio, July 21.—The Russian Vladivostok squadron accompanied by torpedo boats, entered the Pacific ocean yesterday at 7 o'clock. Its destination is unknown, but it is suggested that it possibly plans to raid the east coast of Japan and then either return to Vladivostok, escaping to the southward, or attempting to form a junction with the Port Arthur Goet. "Now, children," said a teacher in a Germantown school not long since "let us see what you remember about the animal kingdom and the domestic animals that belong to it. You have named all the domestic animals but one; you can tell me what that one is?" No one answered. "It has bright hair, likes the dirt, and is fond of getting into the mud," hinted the teacher, helpfully; "can't you think Tommy?" she asked, encouragingly, of a small boy. "It's me," said Tommy, reflectively. William C. Gotshall, president of the New York and Port Chester Railway, was recently a dinner guest at the Author's Club. One of Mr. Gotshall's literary friends had previously volunteered to send Mr. Gotshall one of Gilbert Parker's most interesting books. "Have you received The Right of Way as yet?" inquired the literateur. "No," responded Mr. Gotshall, sadly, thinking of his franchise grant held up by the board of aldermen, "the board of aldermen hasn't passed it yet." The late George Francis Train was once dining in a fashionable restaurant ant where the insistent attentions of a colored waiter were very annoying. "Say," said Mr. Train, "if you don't bother me for the next fifteen minutes I'll place something beneath my plate that'll make your mouth water." The colored gentlemanrian bowed courteously in the rear. After Mr. Train had left he waited the plate and then found something which not only made his mouth water, but his teeth grate—a piece of chewing gum. Senator Quay and a friend were talking about a young man who was leading a rather gay life. The senator insisted that the boy was all right at heart. "And I have no doubt," he added, "that Tom will pull up when he reaches the age of discretion." "Yes," rejoined Quay's friend, "but what would you call the age of discretion?" "As a rule," answered the senator, "I should say that a young fellow has reached the age of discretion when he removes from his walls the pictures of actresses, and substitutes therefor a portrait of his wealthy bachelor uncle." A friend of Philip Veril Mighels, author of "Bruver Jim's Baby," tells this story of him. Mr. Mighels was in London at the time, and one morning he informed Mrs. Mighels that he had several errands, and would not be back for some hours. He was going to see a lawyer, a doctor, and a literary agent, and after his business was attended to, he would gratify an old wish of his and go to see Goldsmith's grave. After a very brief period, to Mrs. Mighels's surprise, he returned. "Why?" explained his wife, and "Why should you wish so much such a short time?" said Mr. Mighels, the lawyer, the doctor, and the literary agent were all out. The only one in was Goldsmith." In connection with Lord Curzon's return to England, this story is being told in London: An American globetrotter dining with some English friends in Calcutta was asked if Americans took any interest in India. "Oh, yes," was the American's reply, "and they have some reason to do so. One day I met a lady I knew in a railway carriage, and I handed her a newspaper in which was a paragraph headed, 'India and Lady Curzon.' She settled down to read it with close attention, and when she had finished I remarked to her: 'You seem interested in that item about India.' 'Yes,' she said, 'I am. When that young man came out here and married little Mary Leiter I always said she would be a man of him, and so she has.'" It is related that recently Russell Sage bought a paper of a newsboy, then, discovering that it was of the vintage of the day before, demanded and received his cent back. The newsboy indulged in bitter reminiscence as follows: "Say, wasn't that the limit? Can bunko that old feller, with a his money, but he bummed me, 'other day, and I wanted to get square. Tell youse how it was. The old man came along, took a pane off me, then dips it in his pocket and fishes out a coin. He opens me hand, puts the coin in it, closes his fingers over the coin, and gives me hand a pat. Well, say! I tonight sure I had a quarter, but when I opens me hand dere's nothin' but a cent, just the price of the paper! Wasn't that a bunko game? An' I couldn't get square." Of Wide Interest Breed, Wis, July 18—Special—Charles Y. 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A Trip to Colorado, Utah or California is not complete unless it embraces the most beautiful resorts and grand scenery in Colorado, which are found on the Colorado Midland Rail- way, the highest standard gauge line in the world. Exceptionally low sum- mer round trip rates to Colorado in- terior state points, Utah, California and the Northwest are offered by this time. For information address Mr. C. H. Speers, General Passenger Agent, Denver, Colo. Some men court, then marry, and then go to court again. The Hagenbeck Animal Paradise and Trained Animal Circus on the Pike at St. Louis attracts great crowds every day. There are wild beasts, sons, leopards, pumas, hyenas, lions and deer and some of the huge animals you should interact with immaculately in perfect harmony. The hagenbeck trainers present the most thrilling performances of perfect animal training daily. The steel cage of the huge animals you should not fall to see it. It is the greatest attractor of the World's Fair. Those who don't pay their money often 'take their choice. To Get Shiny Floors and Doors, Use "Calo" Floor Finish. Write to Chas, Macekel & Sons Paint House, Davenport, LA. Some of the huge crabs found on ascension island are each a foot in length. They have been known to steal rabbits from their boles and devour them. A Louisville schoolboy must have been seriously ill when his mother wrote the following note to his teacher: "I think the black pup not those three weeks because he had amonia and information of the powels." A lake containing fresh water on top and salt water at the bottom has been discovered on Kildin Island, Lapand. The lake rises and falls with the tide, and the salt water evidently comes from the sea by an underground channel. A baker's oven heated by electricity is a novelty at Montanban, France. The heat is quickly applied, and he be cut off at once, with a considerable saving of time. No heat is lost, up the chimney, as the only opening is the door through which the opening is passed. A school for dogs has been established in Paris. The object is to teach them politeness, the animals are trained to welcome visitors by jumping up and covering the tail and givening them a bark. When the visitor leaves, the dog accompanies him to the door, constantly wagging his tail, and bows his farewell by bending his head to the floor. He is trained, wise, to pick up a handkerchief, glove or fan that has been dropped and return it to the owner. BACK LICK Settled the Case With Her Many great discoveries have been made by accident and things better than gold mines have been found in this way, for example when even the accidental discovery that coffee is the real cause of one's sickness proves of most tremendous value because it locates the cause and the person has then a chance to get well. "For over 25 years," says a Missouri woman, "I suffered untold agonies in my stomach and even as the best physicians disagreed as to the cause without giving me any permanent help different ones saying it was gastritis, I digetian, neuralgia, etc., so I digged along from year to year, always still sick, until finally I gave up a house of ever being well again. "When taking dinner with a friend one day she said she had a new drink which turned out to be Postum and liked it so well I told her I thought I would stop coffee for awhile and use it, which I did. "So for three months we had Postum in place of coffee without ever having one of my old spells but was always healthy and vigorous. "Husband kept saying he was convinced it was coffee that caused those spells, but even then I wouldn't believe it until one day we got out of Postum and as we lived two miles from town I thought to use the coffee we had in the house. "The result of a week's use of coffee again was that I had another terrible spell of agony and distress, proving that it was the coffee and nothing else. That settled it and I said goodbye to Coffee forever and since then Postum alone has been our hot mealtime drink. "My friends all say I am looking worlds better and my complexion is much improved. All the other members of our family have been benefited, too, by Postum in place of the old drink, coffee." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Ten days trial of Postum in place of coffee or tea is the wise thing for every coffee drinker. Such a trial tells the exact truth often where coffee is not suspected. Look in each pkg. for the famous little book, "The Road to Wellville." HEPBURN SOUNDS CAMPAIGN KEYNOTE Makes Stirring Address as Temporary Chairman. PROTECTION THE GREAT ISSUE Takes Up the Question of Tariff and Talks of the Progress of the Policy of Protection—Declares the Party Can Be Trusted. Des Moines, July 21, 1904. Congressman W. P. Hepburn of Clarinda, as temporary chairman of the state republican convention, in session in this city, spoke at the meeting. "In 1892 the declaration of our union upon this subject said: 'That on all impure wages abroad and at home.' This decramming of American labor there should be levied duties equal to the distance between wages abroad and at home.' This decramming products should be upon the durable schedule provides the idea of reciprocity in. "In 1896 we said: 'Protection and reciprocity are two measures of republican policy and go hand in hand. Democracy rule.' The annual loss from the burning of buildings in the United States is about $135,000,000, not including cost of insurance and the appliances for fire protection. In Morse's American geography, published in 1895, a copy of which may be seen at the St. Louis Exposition, appears the following unique description-on: "Albany is situated on the bank of the Hudson River * * * * This city, in 1797, contained 1,263 buildings and 6,021 inhabitants, many of whom are in the Gothic style with their gable ends toward the street." Judge a man's success by the methods he used in succeeding. Doctor—"I found the patient to be suffering from abrasion of the cuticle, tumefaction, ecchymosis, and extravasation in the integument and cellular tissue about the left orbit." Judge—"You mean he had a black eye?" Doctor—"Yes."-London Tit-Bits. He—"After I am old you can darling, darling, darling, to wait a few months before I can make enough to skirt." She—"It is so hard to skirt." He (bravely)—"I know it. But, of course, you know the world doesn't know anything about me yet."—Brooklyn Life. has recklessly struck both down; and both must be re-established. Protection for what we must do is not a matter of parties of life, which we do not produce. There are gentlemen who grow fascinated by the thought of reciprocity in non-competitive articles. They decry it as silly, if not infuriating. They are not party cany, in discussing the subject or reciprocity, declares that free admission is maintained to that which we do not produce. "In 1800 the party said: 'We favor the assistance of our markets, directed to our own our markets on favourable terms, what we do not ourselves produce in return for free foreign markets.' Again we declare that we do not ourselves produce. "In this year we have said: 'We declare our constant adherence to the following principles: we protect our industries, is a common principle of the republican party. The measure of protection should always use at least equal rates of duty should be rejuvenated, and abound. We insist upon the maintenance of the principles of protection and therefore rates of duty should be rejuvenated, the public interest demands their alteration, but the work cannot be safely completed without a democratic republican party. To instruct us to the democratic party is to invite assasler, as as 1822. The democratic party concerning the duties of duty demands tariff reform or tariff revision. Its principle object is always the destruction of the protective system. However appeaslers demand tariff reform or tariff revision. A democratic tariff has always been followed by business reverse a republican tariff by business reverse a republican tariff by our foreign markets, and we believe in the addition of all practicable methods for their future extension, including commercial tariffs which can be effected consistent with the principles of protection and without injury to American agriculture or American labor, or American industry. The principles and policies of the republican party have stood the world's geriatrician test, and we measure, we approve of the American people. The republican party is nominated for president for two terms, and well loved someone who is known to power the virtuous the wisdom to make effective people. The party of the party. And we indulge the hallion of the treasures Honeysuckle and Charles W. Farrans are witness of success in the November election. A full-grown elephant can carry three tons on its back. Many a man inquires after your health doesn't care a rap whether it is good, bad or indifferent. A woman with a good figure worries might little about the fashions. The longest continuous stairway in the world is that which leads to the tower of the Philadelphia City Hall. It has 598 stairs. A piously inclined school boy in Liverpool write a religious essay, in which appear this striking passage: "So he seel to Moses Come forth; but he came fifth and lost the job Morral, Gcp urly, and avoid the rush." Real estate dealers wax fat at the expense of people who want the earth. "How long have you been married?" asked he prima donna. "Only six months his time;" replied the beautiful solette; "but, putting them all together I suppose I've been a wife for three or four years at least." -Chicago Record-Herald. Hicks—I understand the man who invented the maintain pen made a great fortune all of it." Wicks (who has used one) "Suppose he did? What doth it bind a man if he gam the whole well and lose his own soul?" -Cathol. Standard DEMOCRATS AT IOWA CITY Endorse National Platform and Nominate a State Ticket. NOT ONE DISCORDANT NOTE Hearst and Anti-Hearst Meet On Basis of Good Will—Message of Congratulation is Sent Without Opposition. Iowa City, July 20. The democratic convention was called to order at 11:30 yesterday morning by Chairman Jackson of the State Central committee. Mayor Stebbins welcomed the delegates to the city, and Chairman Jackson responded briefly. The re- commendation of the committee that H. J. Stiger be made temporary chair- man was indorsed and Mr. Stiger then adjourned the convention. Mr. Stiger's speech was liberally punctuated with aplause. Mr. Stiger did not get a chance to complete his speech. He reached that part of the perception when he mentioned Judge Wade's name and the audience arose as a single man, hats went sailing into the air and the roof of the auditorium suffered from the deafening applause. The chairman caught the psychological moment and stopped right there. As he himself said a better stopping place could not have been devised. Seldom has public speaker left an audience so thoroughly enthusiastic. On motion of Chairman Jackson the following telegram was sent to Judge Alton B. Parker: "Iowa City, Ia., July 19, 1904—Iowa candidate, in state convention assemble, congratulate you and the motion on your nomination and the prospects of your election. We wish you God speed. "F. P. Haneuman, "H. J. Stigel." Judge Parker sent the following reply: "I beg you to assure the convention over which you preside that its message of congratulation and good wishes is very greatly appreciated." In the afternoon the credentials committee reported there were no contests. Representative H. H. Wilson offered the report of the committee on permanent organization, naming J. B. Sullivan for chairman and W. F. Hageman for secretary and the other temporary officers for permanent places. Sullivan's name was the signal for deafening applause. While the convention was waiting for the appearance of its permanent chairman Judge Wade was called for and briefly addressed the convention. He addressed his remarks to the harmony which has fallen on the democratic party since the national convention and to the issues which he conceived to relate to the trusts and the tariff and to imperialism. While Judge Wade was speaking the committee appeared at the armory door escorting Mr. Sullivan, who was given an ovation as he took his place as chairman of the convention. He addressed himself briefly, to the issues, emphasizing imperialism. Charles D. Fallen of Ottawa was appeared with the committee on resolutions at the same time as Mr. Sullivan, and presented the report, which was adopted without change or dissent. It follows: "The democrats of Iowa, in convention assembled hereby ratify the declaration of principles of the democratic national convention adopted at the recent convention at St. Louis, and the conference of A. M. D. Decker and Henry G. Darwin, our nominees for president and vice-president, and pledge them our hearty and loyal support." The committee on resolutions was made up as follows: First district, W. W. Baldwin, Burlington. Second, Thomas Lambert, Sabina Third, L. F. Springer, Independence Fourth, M. J. Carter, Ossaa. Fifth, W. R. Jackson, Tipton. Sixth, Olas, D. Fulen, Ottomwa. Seventh, B. Sullivan, Des Kames. Eighth, Frank Silkintter, Center ville. Ninth, L. L. DeLano, Atlantic, Tenth, C. F. Duncombe, Fort Lodge Eleventh, J. M. Parsons, Rock Rapids. The following ticket was then nominated: Electoral Ticket. Electors at Large—W. O. Schmidt, Davenport; J. B. Romans, Pinson Fourth—R. W. Schug, *Scribewarb* Davis, R. B. R. Moe, *Anaphona*. Ninth—O. P. C. Island, Shelby county. Tenn- E. C. Gordon, Boone, Everett- H. R. Whitner, "O'Brien county. State Ticket. Secretary of State—Charles A. Dickson, Sioux City. Auditor of State—edgar F. Medary, Waukon. Treasurer of State—Henry Reigelman, Des Moines. Attorney General—Maurice O'Connor, Fort Dodge. Railway Commissioner—J. P. Mautre, Fairfield. Supreme Judge—J. W. 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All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: A. A. Bush Kookup. . . . Miss Artisha Fellows M. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine. . . . Miss Fannie Grooms Marshalltown. . . . H. C. Walker Muchakinock. . . Mrs. Pearl Thomas Ottumwa. . . Mrs. Helenaowney Rock Island. . . . Mrs. C. Tolk. Etta Gran Moline, Ill. . . . Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone. . . . Miss Mary Coleman Washington. . . . Mrs James Redd Galesburg, Ill. . . Mrs E. J. McGruder Burlington. . . . O. C. Folks Dubuque. . . . Miss Gertrude Evans Newton. . . . Mrs Geo. H. Wade Superior, Wis. . . . Mrs May Davis Cedar Rapids. Mrs Adeliae Perkins Ft. Madison. . . . Anna Harper SIOUX CITY ITEMS There will be a union plague given by different auxiliaries of the Mt. Zon Baptist church including the Sunday School, it will be held Thursday, July 21, at Riverside park. Miss Ama May Lea left Thursday for her home in Atlanta, Ga., where she will reside with her aunt. Mrs. Margaret Smith and children went to Yankton, S. D. last week to visit relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Baker returned home Sunday after a pleasant visit in Sioux Falls, the guest of Mrs. Bruce of that city. Miss Ellis, sister of Mrs. David Shores left for her home at Norfork, Neb., after a two weeks visit. The latest question in our city these days is, "have you registered, if not pick the rosebud while you can." Mrs. Rhoda Lashy and daughter of California left Monday for Des Moines for a short visit, from there they will go to Paris Mo., to visit, thence to the World's Kic before returning home. Mr. Albert Williams, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Williams and the mistrustome to lose his horse Monday evening while out visiting on upper Pierce by either being united and straining off or was stolen by some tramp and rode away, we hope he will be fortunate enough to recover it. Mr. J. L. Thompson, editor of the BRYSTANDER was in our city Friday on a soiling and collecting trip, taking in Yankton, S. D., he says he registered at Yankton and has a chance to get 100 acres. He was quite successful in collecting also, come again always welcome. The teast in the wilderness given by the Silver Leaf club for the benefit, of the Baptist church was a success. The rally given Sunday by the Mt. Zion Baptist church was a grand success, the sum of $22.30 was raised. Mr. Henry Gillispie, a colored man who has resided in our city for some years and has been employed as applauding company in this city, committed suicide Thursday morning by hanging himself at his work, lethality was the cause. Messie, Thomas H. Sturgis, John H. Morgan and James Washington returned home Saturday from Omaha where they attended the Grand Lodge of the Masonry. They reported a grand time Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Morgan's home on West Ninth street caught on fire last Sunday while they were attending church services, quite a large amount of damage was done but are glad to note they were insured. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Bessie Jackson and sister of Des Moines are visiting a few weeks with Mrs. Anna Jones. Mr. Mike McKeith married in Albia the first of the week and is residing in this town at present. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and two children from Hocking are visiting Mrs. Parker's over Sunday. Mrs. Anna Jones and the Misses Jackson were Buxton visitors Sunday. Mrs. Ethel Thomas of Buxton was in town this week. The 29th of August will be rally day for the A. M. B. church. Quite a few strangers are in town this week. Missouri Colored Masonic Grand Lodge's Unfraternal Actions and Spite Work. It has been the hope of the members of Rescue Lodge No. 25, A. F. & A. M., that the shameful and un-Masonic conduct of the colored Grand Lodge of Missouri has resulted in the colored Masonic fraternity, particularly at this time when many (white) Grand Lodges in America are on the brink of universal Masonic recognition. But it is evident that the Masonic fraternity of Omaha "Enterprise" of Aug. 25th, of the severance of fraternal relations with the Grand Lodge of Iowa, that Missouri Grand Lodge is not content with the shameful and un-Masonic conduct of the Grand Lodge while under her jurisdiction and which caused Rescue Lodge to seek protection under the Masonic wing of Iowa Grand Lodge, but want the public to know that since she has been the object of Rescue Lodge she has now concluded to make Iowa Grand Lodge the object of her spite. Since this appears to be the fact, the public may know the cause as well as the office. Read the article at the calibre of Missouri Grand Lodge and her dictators. This trouble dates back to '35 when a number of members, then in lodges Nos. 74 and 110 under the Missouri jurisdiction, honorably and regularly withdrew their membership because of the loss of their conduct and the suicidal manner in which they persisted in conducting lodge affairs, proof of this lying in the fact that both of Missouri's subordinate lodges in Omaha are defendants in the Douglas County courts right now. Those members withdrew and formed a committee for instructions in the procedure. He gave the same and advised the club to go ahead, preparatory to organization of a new lodge. Neither of the old lodges would recommend the club as per constitution. After nearly one year of constant work, he guided all the wife by Pelham, the following letter (a copy of which is on file and before me now, which was sent to Pelham from the club) will explain much: Dear Sir and Brother:—With profound respect for the honorable and important position you hold we have been made to assert our manliness in just defense. We now detach the man from our office and we will you to ponder over. Our long forbearance with you has at last ceased. We feel and believe you have been trivailing with our patience for ten or eleven months past. We feel that in the end we will be able to stand for the man we naught. Ten months we asked the Grand Lodge for a dispensation to organize a new lodge. It was left to you with power to act. You told our representative you would come to the Grand Lodge and how matters stand. Did you do it? We have on file a letter from you, dated Oct. 21st, 35. saying you would be in Omaha on or about the 19th of November. Did you do it in Warwick on or about the 29th, 35. saying you would be here the following Saturday. You came, but did you do as you said you would when you came? That night in open session did you not say the unimpressed Masonle of grandling of this club and that you would do so when five more members were added to the club? and that you would do so regardless of a recommendation from either No. 74 or 110, as you could have done. That conclusion was so great that it would be impossible to get the same? Have we not complied with your every requirement, not in only this, but in every particular? On file, from you, dated March 11th, "62 you say 'I have concluded to you that I will be a Mason and $400 and I shall act within ten days after receiving the money.' Have you done it? The money was forwarded you by express March 18th, "96 and you received the same. On file from you, dated April, 14th, "96, you say 'I shall be in Omaha in a days to organize you.' Did you do so? Notwithstanding you have failed to keep your in almost every instance (with us) we have confided in you, and thought you would deal with us justly and fairly. From "Mason and Masons" we have and us in this matter this body of men and Masons—trusted Masonic advocates—has been led to fear that the Grand East has either forgotten a very important portion of his obligation or has allowed himself to fall behind in the class of the Masons (?) which was the cause of this important move. Even the limited experience some of our club members have had at Missouri Grand Lodge sessions is sufficient to give knowledge of the many different methods (anything but Masonry, to say the least) that we need to conduct, but we did think the Grand East far above such conduct. We speak just as we feel in this matter. * * * We feel and know that a good cause has been murdered by men of brain, but void of Masonic principle for a selfish reason. On April 24th, '96, we requested that we return the petition, or send it and our money back to us, which you have made no reply whatever. Now we demand that you return petition and $40.00 we sent you March 18th. '96. With due respect for your official position, we must tell you that your actions or rather inactions have aroused a spirit of independence within us, and we feel there is a just cause for you in this with much regret, but we are determined to bring this matter to a head at once. —Signed Masonic This letter brought Rathen. Rather than the money, he came to Omaha J June 10th. '96, held a conference with M. O. Ricketts, T. P. Mammitt and A. D. White, they being the leaders in opposition, asked them if they would object in being in South Omaha. They said no, providing at no time should the new lodge move to Omaha. Pelham promised those men that should be. The same even he met our client, and he consented to being set up in South Omaha that as soon as we got our warrant (Aug. 96) we could come to and remain in Omaha permanently. We agreed to this, and told him that under no other circumstances would we agree to stay longer in South Omaha, as all of our members lived in Omaha, save one. He agreed to stay longer in Omaha. Pelham left town that same evening, leaving G. F. Franklin to do the work, who in turn deputized R. W. Freeman to go to South Omaha and set up the lodge, which he did on June 18th. '96. On this accession the club paid Pelham $5.00 more, which he exacted of the lodge. '96. By repeated solicitations Pelham granted a removal to Omaha, September 28th. '96. At the Grand Lodge session Aug. 97, M. O. Ricketts, for his lodge, threatened to surrender his warrant, and he went to go to South Omaha and stay. At said session Pelham appointed himself and W. H. Jones a commission to come to Omaha and see to the matter. They arrived in Omaha Aug. 97, and all three lodges next night, at which time one of the most dastardly and unlawful, as well as highly un-Masonic, acts was committed by one C. E. Coleman, member of No. 10, of all three lodges. J. H. Coleman as well as all others present without even one word of rebuke from the lips of the grand head presiding. Coleman, without the least provocation, whipped out a large size of blanket and briskly lined it in the presence of using it on one of our lodge members under certain circumstances. Nor at any time after was this crime prosecuted or ordered so. S. The commission rendered decision as follows: For the promotion of Masonic peace and harmony, Acacia Lodge No. 46, (that being our name and number under Missouri) will be held on October 11th and stand furnished as they are, hold their meetings through the month of October in South Omaha and resume our former position in Omaha, November. '97. We obeyed, secured the pirvileges of the A. M. E. church in South Omaha and the United States municipalation October 11th, '97, and at no time through the month of October did our lodge attempt, to hold meetings in Omaha. Our first meeting held in Omaha after complying with the ordinance of October '97. The special object of this meeting was to decide the question of surrendering our warrant for the reason that Pelham failed to give us orders to return to Omaha, other than to attend the meeting of the mission. His district deputy, G. F. Franklin, was present at this meeting and stated to the lodge that he had reported to Pelham: "Orders complied with." and read from Pelham as follows: "M. O. Oct. 27, '97. 'Respectfully referred to the D. D. Grand with power to act." "J. H. Pelham, G. M." There and then Franklin gave us orders to hold our meetings permanently in Omaha. That settled the matter at the annual grand session held at Springfield, Mo, Aug. 98, our lodge had no representation. Feeling financially unable to pay G. L. assessments and a delegate's expenses, too, caused by fees, taxation and the many useless and unjust bills created by our proxy acts, he took quite ill on his way to Springfield and was placed under a doctor's care at Kansas City and did not get to the grand session. Hence, our lodge had no representation. Holding us in this position, Rickleter took advantage of it and landed the knockout blow by making a false accusation, that we had not complied with the orders of the commission in that we had not met in South Omaha as reported. Notwithstanding in the office of the presiding officer was the report of his deputy to the contrary. Pelham, without one word of defense for his deputy, the following resolution to a mass诉 "Acacia Lodge No. 46 not having carried out the provisions of the commissioners, sald lodge to hold their meetings in South Omaha until such time as the Grand Master may choose to move in Omaha." Under date of Aug. 20th, "88, Pelham sent us notice of the passing of the resolution as above stated, but did not say when it should go into effect. Aug. 31st, "88, we answered in case." (First giving in detail facts in the case, we said:) "We keep a true record of all business transacted, the same is subject to the inspection of the Grand Lodge Grand Master, or his deputy or any other true Mason, so you and all may know that not a single man is entitled to the birth of 'Acacia' up to the present time has been disobeyed. If you consider your deputy unreliable, that you "could not accept his report on this matter as correct, why did you not have the matter rest, and ask for our help?" Your orders are enforced it will be the cause of 'Acacia's disorganization, we ask that a stay of enforcement of the resolution be granted until we have been given a chance to vindicate ourselves of the false accusation of M. O. Ricketts which caused the death of the man, being present, we were at your mercy. —Secretary, Our lodge received from Pelham on Nov. 7th, '98, the same notice as the other. We at once sent a delegate to Marshallown, Iowa, to confer with I. L. Brown, Grand Master of the Institute of documentary evidences as to how we had been mistreated and wronged at the hands of Missouri and her associates in this matter and asked him for protection. He said: "The evidence before me is sufficient proof of the continuation of gross injustice at the hands of Missouri's Grand Lodge in the cause of Masonry, and is sufficient to warrant any Grand Lodge in coming to your rescue; therefore, if your lodge will process regularly by first paying Missouri all monies due her and surrender to her warrant, will grant you a discount on the lodge fee. In regular session of our lodge Dec. 5th, '98, we surrendered our warrant, which, together with $12.63 money order, was mailed to Pelham's ad dress, asking him for the return of receipt for money. Again and again did we ask for receipt for money sent at this time, but to no purpose; he would only say, 'I received the only cash.' 98 with contents; but we did finally get the postoffice receipt from the Omaha postmaster, showing that Pelham had received the money. At the same time we surrendered our warrant, we asked for a suspension from the court, and we received 79, 79, 79. So there was no time elapsed between the surrender and the granting of the dispensation. Grand Master Brown advised T. S. Parvin, grand secretary of the town (white) Grand Lodge, of his answer and asked his opinion of the correctness of the same and Mr. Parvin said: "The rights of Grand Lodges in states or territories where there is no Grand Lodge is too well established to allow one Grand Lodge to exert control over the rights in granting a dispensation." Ricketts says in his article: "Aacacia Lodge was ordered to within ninety days after the passage of the release" *e*. Pelleham's *s* was as it did not mention when the order should take effect. Aacacia Lodge never disobeyed orders, but have ever been under persecution at the hands of Masonic companies, and she has been under persecution under the yoke of injustice at the hands of an unjust Grand Master and those who have kept him in the Grand Oriental chain sixteen consecutive years, a precedent that has been inured in the annals of Free Massacre. Ricketts directs the public to Sec. 10 of Missouri Re-Laws wherein it says: "The forfeiture, arrest or surmiser of a lodge involves the lodge, etc. Why did he not further quote Sec. 9 of the same laws wherein says: "In case of the dissolution n of a lodge, the grand secretary or some brother shall at once be appointed to collect its outstanding dues, collect its outstanding dues, and dispose of its jewels, furniture and other property of every kind, and he shall place the proceeds thereof in the treasury or the Grand Treasury, than that the warant and money and not take steps to recover our effects as per law nor notify us of our Mascine standing, for he did not know that we had been accepted into Iowa for several weeks We believe the framers of this law did not expect a case of this kind to ever occur—that a lodge working regularly and in a healthy financial condition as well as *Aacacia* in order to protect their warrant. Had this dawned upon their minds we believe such lodges would have been exempt; but however, that may be, is it not bondage Masonry where a lodge, after paying all they owe to the Grand Master, for their possessions, purchased with their individual money? We do not think any Masonic record show a lodge surrendered while in a healthy condition; and why is it so? Is it a portion of trouble? This is what he says in his annual address in 1888? "We the commission, went to Omaha, etc.; etc. We found the two old lodges very much opposed to the new constitution, and we insured over the attitude of the old lodges. No. 74 expressed their opposition in a very conservative, cautious manner; No. 110 manifested more decided opposition. **It is** my impression that the law is beyond any remedy that this body can suggest; etc." Pelham pretends not to know what caused this opposition; but he does. It was this: Because we, while members of the old lodges, were persis- marks and true principles of Free Masonry, and the constitutional require- ments, be more closely observed. We demanded that the following crimes and offenses, of which many of their members were guilty of checked gambling, and of conducting gambling dens, drunkenness and running whiskey shops are among the counts. Every statement herein made is a fact and on file in the office of the Masonry Board, and documentary evidence to back it up; and because I. L. Brown and the members of Iowa Grand Lodge are Masons good and true enough to come to the rescue of worthy brother Masons, they have committed a heinous act of theft against her colleagues, and she must either undo what she has done and deliver Rescue Lodge up to Miskouri for them to appease their wrath upon or lose what little fraternal friendship they once had for love. D. H. Hillon, District Denalty Grand Master. 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