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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI. No. 8. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news—Ed. Mr. C. J. Toliver of Davenport was in the city this week. Edward Williams returned from Omaha last Sunday. Mrs. Eliza Signor who has been sick able to be out this week. Miss Ella Battles of Colfax was a Des Moines visitor this week. Mrs. Mary L. Holmes went to Oskaloosa last night for a few weeks visit. Mr. John Capart of Chicago was one of the out of town visitors this week. Geo. Douglas of Colfax, the Grand District Chancellor of Iowa, is in our city this week. Don't forget the old settles sixteenth annual picnic at Union Park. on Thursday Aug. 4. Verne Morton who has been sick does not seem to improve as fast as his friends wish. WANTED—A good cornet player, colored, apply to J. H. Baker, 521 W. Ninth street, Sioux City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained Rev. H. W. Porter and wife at six o'clock dinner last Tuesday. A number of people went to Colfax last Sunday afternoon to hear the lecture delivered by Rev. R. C. Ransom. Several couples of young people took their lunches and hammocks and spent last Sunday afternoon at Grand View Park. Miss Marie Bell is suffering from the effects of a very badly scalded hand, we hope that she will soon be able to use it again. Rev. H. S. Graves who has been quite sick is much better at this writing, which will be good news to his members and friends. Mrs. James Woods who has been very sick and has been visiting her mother in Keokuk, returned home and is somewhat improved. Mrs. Jennie Wilkinson is visiting relatives and friends in Chicago. She will also visit St. Louis after a months stay in the former city. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson entertained last Sunday at the revival. R. W. Porter and wife, J. C. Williams and wife and Miss Marie Bell. Miss Lula and Bessie Jackson of Des Moines with Mrs. U. S. Jones of Albia spent Sunday in our city the guest of Mrs. Brooks of West 7th St.-Buxton Gazette. Last week in mention of the "Grand Lodge Notes" and the report we mentioned that Wm. Coakson was re-elected Grand Treasurer by only 2 majority it should have been 12 majority. The lawn social given by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Birney at their residence on Center street last Thursday evening for the benefit of the Union Congregational church was a financial success. Mrs. Bryant Carr of 747 9th street gave a dinner party last Sunday evening in honor of Mrs. S. Tebeau of Keokuk who has been visiting relatives and friends here for several weeks, she expects to return to her home today. Mr. and Mrs. George Patton entertained a few of their friends last Thursday evening, a number of vocal and instrumental solos were rendered during the evening, after which refreshments were served. Sergeant R. C. Welch of the 25th infantry which is now at Fort Niobrara, Net., was here for a few days this week. He was en route to the Fort from Chicago where he spent most of his furlough. 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. THE Afro-American Hotel ...On European Plan... Clean rooms and first-class beds Rates for sleeping-35c, 55c, 50c, 75c First-Class in Every Particular W. THIRD AND COURT AVE. HENRY WEST, Prop. The Athenian Literary society will give a lawn social at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Douglass Patterson, 774 Ninth street. The public is cordially invited. Music will be furnished the entire evening. Mrs. Jeff Davis, Chief Preceptress of the International Order of Twelve No. 472, local, left for Barlington Tuesday morning where she will attend the grand session of the Artist Tabernacle, the ladies auxiliary of the Knights of Tabor. Dr. R. C. Ransom of the Institutional church Chisago filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday morning and evening. Dr. Ransom is an eloquent man and delivered an able address to a good sized audience. He also delivered an address at the Epworth League Assembly in Colfax this week. The 16th annual picnic of the old settlers of Des Moines will be held at Union Park Thursday, August 4th. There may be a short program, such as music and speeches. Dinner will be served at 1 o'clock. All are invited to come and bring their baskets and enjoy one day with one-another. Mr. J. W. Holmes of Cofax spent part of Saturday in the city. He also ordered the Bystander, and after doing so said, "I hope that you will send me your_paper and not do as the editor of the Emancipator did, take my money and never send me a paper." Anderson Perkins, one of the successful business men of Buxton, who now owns the only hotel in a town of 7,000 population, was in our city this week attending the K. P. grand session. Mr Perkins at one time was post master at Muchakinock. He is a church going man and a devoted member of the Baptist church. Evening service. 7:45, subject, "What Wages Are You Receiving?" All services begin promptly, you are invited. REV. H. W. PORTER, Pastor. Mr. J. W. Neely of Buxton, Iowa, a pharmacy clerk in Mr. Frank Cooper's drug store, is taking a week's vacation and spending a part of that week in our city and Omaha, Neb. Mr. Neely is an intelligent young man. His brother-in-law who graduated from the law department of Ann Arbor, Mich., this spring, spent several days with Mr. Neely in Buxton and legal fraternity may have another addition in Iowa. Mr. George Bryant of Osceola, Ia., who has been leading the Nashville Student's Band for several years, but now located in Omaha, Neb., where he is in a very swell orchestra also a member of the Omaha band which came here Wednesday, was in the city this week. George is looking well. Mr. Roy Carter, another one of our Iowa young men is in the Omaha orchestra and band. The members and friends of the Union Congregational church surprised their pastor last Monday when they had just moved into their home at 780 W. Ninth street. Each one brought something useful. We wish to state that we received of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Shepard a very nice Damask linen table cloth, also a beautiful souvenir spoon from Mrs. S. Davis and daughter. MR. and MRS. T. E. BARTON, Washington, D. C. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 968 ZOOM 388, 390, 392 GOOD BLOCK Des Molines, Ia CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public..... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. John L. Thompson left Thursday morning for Evans, Oskaloosa and Muchakinock in the interest of the BESTANDER. Every day the same old question, What shall we eat for breakfast, for lunchcheon, for dinner? assails with monotonous regularity the patient housewife who seeks to provide good living for the family is agreeable variety at a moderate cost. There is a daily department in The Chicago Record. Herald which is intended to answer this question satisfactorily every day in the year. It is entitled "Meals for a Day," and provides menus for the three meals every day, with the necessary recipes. These menus and recipes rre carefully selected by The Record-Herrild's household editor, and cash prizes are awarded to the best that are received. Housewives everywhere are invited to participate in the competition. For fill particulars see the "Meals for a Day" department in The Chicago Record-Herald. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JULY 29, 1904. Knights of Pythias in Annual Session. A GRAND ENTHUSIASTIC SESSION Excursions From Buxton la. and Omaha, Neb. The tenth annual session of K. of P. convened Tuesday morning in Castle hall of North Star Lodge No. 6, corner of Sixth and Walnut, by singing "Blessed be the Tie." Grand Chancellor, Geo. W. Douglass in the chair. The morning session was devoted to roll call, appointing of committees, reading the proclamation and conferring degrees. Afternoon session was the reports of all committees, also presentation of resolutions, appeals, grievances, and Grand Chancellor's annual address, after which they adjourned till morning. In the evening a ball was tendered the visitors by the local committee. Wednesday morning was taken up with routine business and the election of the following officers: Grand Chancellor—D. G. Wilson, Ottumwa. Grand Vice Chancellor—S. C. Bolden, Buxton. Past grand Chancellor—G. W. Douglas, Colfax. Prelate—Rev. E. Roey, Boone. Grand Master of Finance—J. W. Robinson, Des Moines. Grand Master of the Exchequer —J. W. Smith, Burlington. Grand Keeper of the Records and Seals—J. W. Mackey, Burlington. Grand Master at Arms—J. S. James, Colfax. Grand Marshal—Louis Williams Boone. Grand Lecturer—J. C. McClure Buxton. The following representatives and delegates were present: Ottumwa No. 1, A. L. McDonnell; Wm. Bailey Capt. of Uniform Rank; Fidelity Co. No. 2, Sir C. H. Wilson, P. G. C.; D. G. Wilson, G. K. R. and S.; W. H. Hates, P. C. Buxton Silver Leaf No. 5, J. W. Bowen, representative, J. C. La Cour, P. C., Capt. Evans and several other members. Des Moines Co. Morning Star No. 6, J. W. Robinson, representative; Capt. O. A. Johnson of the Douglas Co. No. 3. Council Bluffs Morning Star No. 7, Max Smart, representative. Burlington Hawkeye No. 8, A. Craves, representative, J. W. Nackey, P. G. C.; J. W. Smith, Grand Prelate. Damon No. 9 of Colfax, James J.James, representative. Boone Golden Eagle No. 11, Lewis Williams, representative; Rev. E. Roey, P. C.; Richard Jounson, G. M. of F. 'The Grand Chancellor appointed Max Smart of Council Bluffs, G. T. G., and Al Smith of Des Mones, G. O. G. The Buxton delegation arrived Wednesday morning, about 30 in number and the Council Bluffs and Omaha delegation at 12:01, about 300 in number under the leadership of Major R. H. Johnson of Omaha. He is the District Deputy Supreme Chancellor of Nebraska and Dakota. Memorial services were held at Burn M. E. church at 3:30 p. m. At 3:30 p. m. a line of march was formed on Walnut street, header by a platoon of police and marched through the principle streets In the evening about 500 people attended the installation of officers, exhibition drill and reception at the Armory hall. Des Dunes orchestra of Omaha music. National Association Of Colored Women Held in St. Louis. (By our special staff correspondent.) To think of the midsummer meeting of the National Association of Colored Women, is to conjure up rosy visions of generous hospitality, generous appreciation, tender consideration, comradeship in its best sense, inspiring surroundings, Chautauqua salutes—everything that can be found in the World's Fair city and nowhere else. The Executive committee met July 11 at the Central Baptist church. In the evening an excellent musical program was carried out under the direction of Mrs. Helms; after which delegates were escorted to the basement of the church, by members of the City Federation, where a brilliant reception was held. Tuesday morning the convention was formally opened by its president, Mrs. J. Silone Yates in St. Paul Chapel. The day was devoted to hearing reports of National officers and state organizers. The right of the N. A. C. W. to place its stamp of approval on the discriminations at the World's Fair was brought up and discussed and resulted in the adoption of a resolution the adoption of a resolution to withdraw as a body from the day set apart at the World's Fair ground. Wednesday Mrs. Curtis who is the Negro representative at the World's Fair ground was introduced and addressed the convention. She said that the World's Fair management had did all in their power to prevent race discrimination on the fair ground and the president had in several instances, when complaint had been made, went and made personal investigation and caused the discrimination to be stopped. She also said reports of discrimination greatly exaggerated. A letter from President Frances was read, in which he said he was earnestly endeavoring to break down all race discrimination in the World's Fair ground. The most important business transacted was filing articles of incorporation. The constitution was altered and amended; the most important amendment was that of state representation as follows: Each state shall pay ten cents for each club represented and shall have one representative for every ten clubs in the National, and where there are less than ten clubs, be represented by its president. Each state president shall be a vice president of the N. A. C. W. and a member of Executive Committee. The following resolution offered by Mrs. Helena Downey of Iowa was unanimously adopted; Resolved that article seven of the constitution be stricken out and the following article inserted in its place. There shall be a club extension committee with the national organizer as chairman and state organizers as members, who shall make quarterly report to the national organizer of the clubs organizer of the clubs organized and the number that will join National, and the state organizer shall have a vote in the National Association. The secretary's report showed that 206 clubs belong to the National. There are clubs in 31 states. 107 clubs represented at the meeting. 23 states represented and 220 delegates present. Missouri had the largest delegation 69; Illinois had 64 delegates. Treasurer's report, received since July 1901 to July 1904, $1,191.89. Paid out $732.61. Balance $459.28. Received during convention $180.50. Sunshine club, St Louis, brought in for Ways and Means $21.50, and received the gold medal. The Woman's club of New Bedford, Mass. reported the most money in their treasury. They reported $2,637 for building an old folks home. The oldest club belonging to the National is Ladies College Aid Society of Wilberforce, Ohio. It was organized 1855 and was represented by Miss Hallie O. Brown. Friday morning was election of officers. Promptly at eleven o'clock Mrs. B. K. Bruce arose and nominated Mrs. J. Silone Yates, at which there was an outburst of applause, Chautauqua salute, hurrahs and the Missouri delegation broke, forth singing "The year of jubilee has come," after ten minutes the audience was quiet, and Hallis Q. Brown of Ohio ascended the platform and seconed the nomination. The rules were suspended and Mrs. Yates was unanimously elected by acclimation. The following officers were elected: Mrs. J. Silone Yates, president. Mrs. B. T. Washington, vice president at large. Mrs. E. C. Carter, Recording Sec., Massachusetts. Mrs. Mamie E. Stewart, 1st Cor. Sec. Kentucky. Miss Amelia Bowen, 2nd Cor. Sec. Alabama. Mrs. B.K Bruce, Chairman Executive committee. Mrs. L. A. Davis, National Organizer Friday evening was closing session, fine music was given by local talent; a paper "Polished Gowers" by Misa M. R. Lyons, Brooklyn, N. Y.; an address, Mrs. Julia A. Gibson, Peoria, Ill.; and an enthusiastic report from the committee on Resolutions. Then this most enjoyable session of the N. A. C. W, stood adjourned. It will convene in Detroit, Michigan 1905. Our congratulations to those who were present, our commiseration to those who were not. Iowa had three representatives at the convention. Mrs. Belle Graves of Des Moines, president of Iowa Federation representative of Busy Bee Sewing Circle. Mrs. L. R. Palmer, Des Moines, representative of H. B. S. Club and Mrs. Helena Downey, of Ottumwa, state organizer. The report of the H. B. S. Club was enthusiastically applauded. OBITUARY. One of the saddest deaths that has occurred for a long time was that of little Jules Verne Wilburn who died at his parents' home, 1350 Lyon street, last Saturday the 23, of appendicitis. He was only sick about one week. Little Jules was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Alex Wilburn and was one of the brightest and best liked boys of his neighborhood, as was demonstrated by the large attendance at his funeral, of which about one-half of the large crowd were his white neighbors and friends. He was born in our city 13 years and 8 months ago, where he has lived all his life. He was a bright boy in school and at odd time and during vacation he was employed in the mailing department of the Daily Capital office, where he was making enough to clothes himself, pay his expenses and had saved a neat little sum of money. The funeral was held from the home last Monday, conducted by Dr. J. Dulin, assisted by Reva Raikes and Wimbush. Mrs. J. T. Blagburn led the singing. The floral offering was immense, attesting the feeling of his many friends. A special hack hauled the flowers, with four of his school girls as floral girls. Messrs. Jeff Logan, Wm. Tomlin, Charles S. Ruff and J. P. Hamilton were pall bearers. The deceased leaves a loving father, a dear mother and a darling sister, with a host of relatives and friends to mourn the sad death. The remains were laid in the family yard in Woodland cemetery. The BYSTANDER extends condolence to the bereaved parents in their sad hour of such a loss so promising. Last Tuesday about 10 o'clock p. m. occurred the death of Edward Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Taylor at their residence, 706 S. E. Seventh street, of pulmonary tuberculosis. Young Taylor had been a sufferer many weeks. He was a young man, just arrived into manhood; was born in this city 25 years ago. He was reared and educated in the common schools of our city and was well liked by all who knew him. It sometime seems hard to loose such young people, yet it is the will of the All Wise Ruler, and we should murmur not. The funeral services were held from the home, conducted by Dr. J. Dulin. The floral offering was very nice. The deceased leaves a loving father and mother, a dear sister and brother with a host of friends to mourn his death May the God of peace abide with him and the sorrowing friends find joy in the hope that they may some day meet him. With their friends the BYSTANDER extends condolence to the bereaved family. Frank M. Van Pelt MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mr. T. L. Burnett has returned from a short visit with relatives and friends in Minneapolis and St. Paul. The I. K. & S. clab met at the home of the Misses Bartlett Thursday night. The following program was rendered. First chapter of continued story, Miss Agnes Masou; vocal solo, K. Nora Bartlett; "Low at Thy Feet," book review of the dominant strain, Miss Cora Taylor; paper, Miss Hester Bartlett. The ladies of the P. E. committee of the A. M. E. church gave a lawn social at the home of Mrs. Dora Wilbur Thursday night. A very pleasant time was enjoyed by all present. A plonic was given in Beckwith's Park Thursday followed by a social at the church in the evening. Messas. Claudie Burnaugh and John Phillips returned f.om Kewauee Sunday. Messas. Monroe Nunnley and J. M. Carter left Monday to attend the Pente-cost camp meeting at Indianapolis, Ind. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A.M. E. church. In the absence of Elder Malone the pastor Rev. Clark was assisted by Rev. Williams of Burlington. and Rev. Henderson. Monday evening a party of young people enjoyed a moon light picnic at Barton's Ford quite a number of games were played during the evening. The music turbished by the orchestra floated out over the water, and filled the wood with an echo entirely in keeping with the sublimity of Nature. At a late hour the party sat down to an elaborate lunch, and it is certain that the moon never looked down u.on a happier crowd or a gathering more enjoyed by those present. Mrs. C. Grandison and the Misses Agnes and lone Mason attended the conference at Hillsboro Wednesday. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS Mrs. Arthur Carter had the sad misfortune to run a rusty nail in her foot last Monday died in great agony on Sunday noon which was a great shock to her many friends. Mrs. Wm. Johnson who has been sick the past few weeks is improving slowly. Mise Mattle Walker of New York and sister Miss Missie after a very enjoyable visit in Omaha during the Grand Lodge returned home Saturday where Miss Matte will visit her relatives for ten days after which both will visit the Fair at St-Louis and also the East. Grandpa Hayes of Newton spent Monday evening in the city the guest of Mr. I. L. Brown and family. He left Tuesday morning for Cedar Rapids where he will visit friends and relatives. Mrs. Chas Gilmore and daughter, Lula who have been visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. Minnie baker at Buxton returned home, Mrs. Gilmore being indisposed. Master Harry Flippins who ran a nail in his foot is not doing so well at the present writing. Rev. Green returned from Saylor Tuesday a. m. where he preached last Sunday Mrs. I. L. Brown and daughters, Grace and Ruth left for Des Moines Tuesday morning where they will visit Mrs. Chas, Fisher indefinitely. MOLINE GLEANINGS. The Saturn Jubilee singers arrived in the city Saturday, July the 28th to participate in the Chautauqua. They rendered some very appropriate selections on Saturday. Sunday was a day of sacred singing. Monday they gave a concert. The accomplished bass singer, Mr. De Acheon very successfully sang the sweet and familiar song "The Holy City." The impersonations of "Old Black Joe" by Mr. Tutt was very fine, it brought many tears to the eyes of good christian people. The solo by Mrs. Helmes, entitled "Maggie the cows are in the clover" was excellent. The caliope by the male quartette could not have been better. We appreciate the singers greatly, they are the best that ever came to the Tri-Cities. They were in our city three days and we only wish it could have been three weeks. The names of the singers are Mesdames Heimes, De Acheon, Wilson; Messrs. De Acheon, Tutt, Washington, Farrol, Sanders. The 5 churches of the Tri-Cities gave a picnic last Friday at Prospect park, about 500 people were present. There was speaking in the afternoon and all report a fine time. Rev. L. J. Phillips of Museatine was in our city Friday. He came to advertise a barbecue they are thinking of having in the near future. Miss Georgia Ritchie has returned home after a three weeks visit. Mrs. R. Phonix was a Rock Island caller Sunday. Miss Estell Bradley was a Davenport visitor Sunday. Mrs. Sol Holmes is visiting her son in Chicago. The choir o the A. M. E. church will give a yard Carnival Monday. Aug. 1st. Mrs. Lu Holt will give a social next Thursday night at her home. She has been ill for nearly a year and she kindly asks her friends to help her. Summer Tourist Rates to the Beautiful Summer Resorts of Wisconsin and the Northwest, Via the North-Western Line. Send 2-cent stamp for summer resort literature to W. B. Kniskern, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. For rates, tickets, etc., apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Rv. Price, Five Cents. ALBIA NEWS. Miss Nellie Grayson entertained at lunch Tuesday evening in honor of the Misses Jackson, Misses Allie Reager, Bessie Dayis, Francis Parker. Mr. Ollie Marshall from Denver is visiting for a few weeks with his daughter, Mrs. Allie Boman and Mrs. Maggie Gordon of Bussy. Mr. Sharp of Lovilla passed through Albia Tuesday enroute from the World's Fair to her home. Mr. H. Jones, and U. S. Jones returned from their trip to Omaha Monday. The young girls gathered at the evening for a social good time. Mrs. U. S. Jones entertained Thursday evening in honor of the Misses Jackson. The repast was ice cream and cake. The Albia young people gave a dance at Cings opera house Friday night. Messrs. Elzie Martin and Arthur Ester attended the ball game at Buxton Sunday. Mrs. Jackson of Buxton was in Albia shopping Saturday. Quite a few strangers in town this week, also a number of people from Buxton. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. A large number turned out to the picnic in Beaver Park last Thursday. The day was delightfully cool and pleasant. A number of the picnicers indulged in jumping matches and ball games, while others sat quietly enjoying the music of Mr. Hawkins graphophone. Yet from the looks of swollen joints an abused muscles in a few homes, one would think that some few get "to much picnic." Mr. Andrew Gray was in the city Sunday and Monday. Miss Ericks of Keokuk is a guest at the home of Mrs. Samuel Green. The Sewing Circle held their bi-weekly meeting at the home of Mrs. T. Morris last Friday and the following visitors were present: Mrs. Sam Green, Miss Ericks, Mrs. Ora Morris and Mrs. K. Hicks. Mrs. Lulu Clark entertained the J. S. Y. club last Wednesday, serving light, refreshments at the close of the session. This is the last regular meeting until the first Wednesday in September. Elder Clemins who has been seriously ill for the past two months showed steady signs of improvement the past weeks. Hon Geo. H. Woodson of Muchinook visited his friend Elder Clemins Sunday. The distinguished gentleman delivered an interesting lecture on "Youthful opportunities in the progress of the world." The people of Cedar Rapids heard him with very great pleasure. Mr. Woodson was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Lowery. Via the North-Western Line. Beginning June 1st excursion tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Spring, Pueblo, Salt Lake City, Hot Springs, Deadwood Lerd and Custer, S.D., etc. good to return until October 31. A splendid opportunity is offered for an enjoyable vacation trip. Several fine trains via the North-Western R'y. DUBUQUE ITEMS. Mrs. Jesse Epps was among her friends calling last week. Presiding elder Malone was in our city last week looking after the church property which he found in a very bad condition. Mr. Charley Lewis left Wednesday evening on the boat St. Paul for Davenport where he will be the guest of his daughters, Mrs. Emma Sheppar1 and Miss Gertrude Lewis. If he finds employment he will make it his future home. Grand celebration at the shooting park under the auspices of Dubuque Lodge 29 on Monday, August 1, 1904. Good speaking by Mr. I. L. Brown and Mr. W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids. Dinner will be served from 12 to 2 p. m., refreshments served. All kinds of amusements. Good music. Dancing in afternoon and evening. Come one come all and enjoy a day of recreation with us. John M. Logan, pres.; Crawford McGregor Sec.; Committee on arrangements, Henry Rose, Isaas Jones, Edward Martin, James Love, Henry Martin, Leonard Lewis, Harry Rose, Currie Howard, Charles Jonesf T. H. Johnson. Mr. John Green, Sr., left Tuesday morning for St. Paul on a business trip, while there he will be the guest of his son George Green. Mrs. Duffey of Galena and Mrs. Collins of Springfield, Ohio were in our city, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith, the former is the mother of Mrs. Smith. Mr. Robert Drain of Chicago is working in Dubuque and is boarding and rooming with Mrs. Matthews. Every body will attend the 1st of August celebration at the shooting park. Mr. John Logan did not make his regular trip to Galena. Mr. and Mrs. Jackson are back after a visit in Fort Madison. Mr. John Logan reports a fine time while in Omaha attending the grand session of the Masonic Lodge. Submit the e-Postmaster CROWN SKIN SALVE B Women who work, whether in the house, store, or office or factory, very rarely have the ability to stand the strain. The case of Miss Frankie Orser, of Boston, Mass., is interesting to all women, and adds further proof that woman's great friend in need is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: — I suffered misery for several years. 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Very soon I restored to perfect health. I feel splendid, need in weight a lot." — Miss Frankie Orser. to remain weak, sick and discouraged, my work. Some derangement of the life for this exhaustion, following any Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound thousands of other women. box, which follows, proves this. "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: — Last winter I broke down suddenly and had to seek the advice of a doctor. I felt sore all over, with a pounding in my head, and a dizziness which I had never experienced before. I had a miserable appetite, nothing tasted good, and gradually my health broke down completely. The doctor said I had female weakness, but, although I took his medicine faithfully, I found no relief. "After two months I decided to try what a change would do for me, and as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound was strongly recommended to me I decided to try it. Within three days I felt better, my appetite returned, and I could sleep. In another week I was able to sit up part of the day, and in ten days more I was well. My strength had returned, I gained fourteen pounds, and felt better and stronger than knowledge its merits. Very sincerely yours, st. T., Dixon, Ill." forthwith produce the original letters and signatures will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Oc., Lynn, Mass. PRESIDENT TOLD OF NOMINATION Ceremony Takes Place at His Home at Sagamore Hill-Issues of the Campaign Reviewed in Reply. President Rosenvelt on July 27 was notified formally of his nomination for the presidency by the national republican convention. The ceremony took place at his country home at Sagamore Hill, three miles from Oyster Bay I., I. The formal notification of the action of the convention was made, on behalf of a committee representing every state and territory in the United States, by Joseph G. Cannon, speaker or the house of representatives. In his reply the President said in part: "Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen of the Notification Committee: I am deeply sensible of the high honor conferred upon me by the representatives of the Republican party assembled in convention and I accept the nomination for the Presidency with solemn realization of the obligations I assume. I heartily approve the declaration of principles which the Republican national convention has adopted and at some future day I shall communicate to you, Mr. Chairman, more at length and in detail a formal written acceptance of the nomination. "Three years ago I became President because of the death of my lamented predecessor. I then stated that it was my purpose to carry out his principles and policies for the Honor and the interest of the country. To the best of my ability I have kept the promise thus made. If next November my countrymen confirm at the polls the action of the convention you represent I shall, under Providence, continue to work with an eye to the welfare of all our people. "A party is of worth only in so far as it promotes the national interest, and every official, high or low, can serve his party best by rendering to the people the best service of which he is capable. We who have been entrusted with power as public servants during the past seven years of administration and legislation now come before the people content to be judged by our record of achievement. In the years that have gone by we have made the deed square with the word; and if we are continued in power we shall unswervingly follow out the great lines of public policy which the Republican party has already laid down; a public policy to which we are giving, and shall give, a united, and therefore an efficient support. in dealing with the great organization known as trusts we do not have to explain why the laws were not enforced, but to point out that they actually have been enforced and that legislation has been enacted to increase the effectiveness of their enforcement. We have shown in every deed that whenever, by diligent investigation, a public official can be found who as betrayed his trust he will be punished to the full extent of the law without regard to whether he was appointed under a Republican or Democratic administration. Moreover, the betrayals of trust in the last seven years are been insignificant in number when compared with the extent of the public service. Never has the administration of the government been on a slower and higher level; never has the public work of the nation been do more honestly and efficiently. "Under the financial legislation which we have enacted there is now emple circulation for every business need, an every dollar of this circulation is worth a dollar in gold. We have traced the interest-bearing debt and still larger measure the interest that debt. In the fiscal year that has just closed the excess of incomover the ordinary expenditures was $9,000,000. This does not take account of the $50,000,000 expended of the accumulated surplus for purchase of the isthmian canal. It is an extraordinary proof of the souffin financial condition of the nation instead of following the usual course in such matters and throwing in burden upon posterity by an issuance bonds, we were able to make the payment outright and after it to die in the treasury a surplus of $165,000. A summary of a review of the world's when crop for the present year is as follows: United States, no probable increase in acreage, or improvement in condition; Canada, increased area; Australia, a small sowing; France, small area, but better average crops; Algeria-Hungary, favorable prospects; Germany, appreciable improvement; Italy, not so favorable; United Kingdom, smallest area on record; Australia, double surplus of last year; Argentina, very large crop. "Macintosh lists a good deal about his family doesn't he?" "Yes, I think he claims that the head of his family was the original Macintosh that said he with him during that rainy season." was a teacher of seven years before of Harvard uni- this position at Charles W. E mathematics for he became presi versity. He att 35 years of age. "We have enacted a tariff law under which during the last few years the country has attained a height of material well-being never before reached. That whenever the need arises there should be a readjustment of the tariff schedules is undoubted; but such changes can with safety be made only by those whose devotion to the principle of a protective tariff is beyond question; for otherwise the changes would amount not to readjustment but to repeal. The readjustment when made must maintain and not destroy the protective principle. To the farmer, the merchant, the manufacturer this is vital; but perhaps no other man is so much interested as the wage-worker in the maintenance of our present economic system, both as regards the finances and the tariff. The standard of living of our wage-workers is higher than that of any other country, and it cannot so remain unless we have a protective tariff which shall always keep as a minimum a rate of duty sufficient to cover the difference between the labor cost here and abroad. "We believe in reciprocity with foreign nations on the terms outlined in President McKinley's last speech, which urged the extension of our foreign markets by reciprocal agreements whenever they could be made without injury to American industry and labor. "We recognize the organization of capital and the organization of labor as natural outcomes of our industrial system. Each kind of organization is to be favored so long as it acts in a spirit of justice and of regard for the rights of others. Each is to be granted the full protection of the law, and each in turn is to be held to a strict obedience to the law; for no man is above it and no man below it. "In inaugurating the great work of irrigation in the west the administration has been enabled by congress to take one of the longest strides ever taken under our government toward utilizing our vast national domain for the settler, the actual homemaker. "Ever since this continent was discovered the need of an Isthmian canal to connect the Pacific and the Atlantic has been recognized; and ever since the birth of our nation such a canal has been planned. The Isthmian canal is now being built by the government of the United States. We conducted the negotiation for its construction with the nicest and most scrupulous honor, and in a spirit of the largest generosity toward those through whose territory it was to run. "Our foreign policy has been so conducted that, while not one of our just claims has been sacrificed, our relations with all foreign nations are now of the most peaceful kind; there is not a cloud on the horizon. The last cause of irritation between us and any other nation was removed by the settlement of the Alaskan boundary. "In the Caribbean sea we have made good our promises of independence to Cuba and have proved our assertion that our mission in the island was one of justice and not of self-aggrandizement; and thereby no less than by our action in Venezuela and Panama we have shown that the Monroe doctrine is a living reality, designed for the hurt of no nation, but for the protection of civilization on the western continent and for the peace of the world. Our steady growth in power has gone hand in hand with a strengthening disposition to use this power with strict regard for the rights of others and for the cause of international justice and good will. "Our foothold in the Philippines greatly strengthens our position in the competition for the trade of the east; but we are governing the Philippines in the interest of the Philippines people themselves. We have already given them a large share in their government, and our purpose is to increase this share as rapidly as they give evidence of increasing fitness for the task. To have gone faster than we have already gone in giving the islanders a constantly increasing measure of self-government would have been dissatrous. We have established in the islands a government by Americans assisted by Filipinos. We are steadily striving to transform this self-government by the Filipinos assisted by Americans. "During the seven years that have just passed there is no duty, domestic cr foreign, which we have shirket; no necessary task which we have feared to undertake, or which we have not performed with reasonable efficiency. We face the future with our past and our present as guarantors of our promises, and we are content to stand or to fall by the record which we have made and are making." Amateur's Violin Well Made. Samuel F. Wing of Hale, Me, has a violin which he has just made. The tone is fine, and the mechanical workmanship is excellent for a man whose age is over 70 years. The violin case is inlaid with purling. Gold Medal for Woman Novelist. The Royal Swedish Academy has presented a gold medal for literary excellence to Selma Lagerlöf, the novelist. The first woman so honored was Frederika Premer. Why They Wear Broad Brims. The hats worn by Korean state functionaries have brims of enormous dimensions, three feet across sometimes, and are required to be made of clay. The reason for this, Mr. Hatch tells in his recent book, is that some years ago the then ruler of Korea was annoyed at the habit of whispering that prevailed at court, and so decided upon compelling his courtiers to wear hats that would make it somewhat more difficult to put their heads close together and exchange confidences. In a little bayou an old darky's flat-bottomed canoe was shelved on a mud bank. The mud was too deep for him to get out and push, and he got madder and madder. In his exasperation he saw a woman stooping down at the landing some yards above to her pail from the stream. "Get out," he said, "and put out an angel." "ef you takes a drop outen dis bayou till I gets afloat again, I'll mck ye pay fer it ef I hev ter wade asho' ter do it!" A late story of Irish wif is located in New Orleans. An Irishman boarded a train in which every seat except one was occupied by two people. This seat had as occupants a young sport and a large, shaggy dog. The Irishman boarded the room would he made for him. But regarded the other, who was poorly dressed, with ill-disguised scorn. At last the Irishman remarked: "That's a faine-lookup dog ye have with ye. What breed is it?" "It's a cross between a dog and a cat," the sneering answer. "Sure, then, it's a relative of both of us," was the instant retort. While Secretary Hay was in the country one summer, an important piece of official business was pending, and he arranged with Washington that any news that might arrive about the matter should be telegraphed to him in cipher. Day after day he waited, but no telegraph came. One morning, happening to go to the lonely little telegraph office, he said to the operator: "I suppose you have received no dispatch for you," why, what, and what happened? "It was a dispatch for you to the other day, but it was all twisted and confused. I couldn't make head or tail of it, and so I didn't think it was any use to send it up to you." Lewis' "Single Binder." The richest quality cigar the market at straight-A always reliable. You pay 10 for cigars not so good. Lewis' Factory, Pearin, Ill. When Dame Fortune goes calling she utterly disregards "at home" days. Try me just once and I am sure to come again. Defiance Starch. "I'll never marry," said Miss Passay, with emphasis. 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Peruna is can be used any length of time without acquiring the drug habit. Wiggle Stick Wiggle-Stick LAUNDRY BLUE Won't spill, break, freeze nor spot clothes. Costs lbc, break and equals $bc, worth of any other bluing. The best Exposition of Agricultural and Industrial Resources of Canada ever made. An Aggregation of Attractions never before equalled at an Exhibition of this kind. Ample Accommodation for Visitors Low Railroad Rates from all United States Points. Particulars given by Canadian Government Agents or Nearest Ticket Agent. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 31—1904 RACE ECHOES. The Negro "potato king" of America is J. G. Groves, of Kansas, who is worth $190,000. Fifty-four Negro women organized a washer woman's union at Kansas City, Kan. recently. Four Filipino students have been refused admission in the Dupont Manual Training High School of Louisville, Ky., because of their color. Bishop Warren has changed the date of the opening session of the Indiana Conference from Thursday, September 15, to Wednesday, September 14. Former President Paul Kruger of the Transvaal Republic died of pneumonia in Switzerland July 14. Permission was given by the British government for the taking of the body back to the Transvaal, where it will be interred. The colored population of Montgomery, city and county, Alabama are feeling jubilant at the present time, owing to the fact that for the first time in many years, a dozen or more of the best Negro citizens have been for county jury service. Fisk University Day was observed at Festival Hall on the World's Fair Grounds, July 6. Mrs. Booker T. Washington made the principal address. A concert was given by the Fisk Jubilee singers and President J. D. Morrell made a short address. We learn that through the will of the late Mrs. Henry Whitman of Boston, whose death occurred recently, Bera College of Kentucky will receive $2,000 and Tuskegee Institute $50,000. To charitable and other educational infinites is bequeathed more than $200,000. We learn that at the recent commencement at Harvard, Booker T. Washington was elected to honorary membership of the Phi Beta Kappa; this is the most notable literay society in the country. The motion for his election was made by Congressman McCall, of Massachusetts. Construction of the Carnegie library building at Normal, Ala , was begun during the past week and it rushed to completion. Andrew Carnegie has given the Agricultural and Mechanical college for Negroes the sum of $10,000 for the library. The building will be erected by students of the mechanicary department of the institution. Booker Washington gives out a valuable hint to our people when he saps; "See to it that no one can tell by the size of a house or by its outward appearance whether a white man or a black man lives in it. A forlorn, dilapidated and dingy row of houses should not be distinguishable as a Negro neighborhood." If tandlords won't rent you a decent house, as is often the case, buy a home of your own. There are at present but four colored men holding commissions in the United States army, assde from the chaplains of the colored regiments. They are: Captain Charles Young, Ninth Cavalry, now military ache at the United States consulate at Port au Prince, Hasty; Captain John R. Lynch, paymaster in Omaha; Second Lieutenant Benjamin O. Tenth Cavalry, Fort Washakie, Wyoming, and Second Lieutenant John E. Green, Twenty-fifth Infantry, Fort Reno, Oklahoma. Lovejoy, Ill., is one of the most thriving business places in the state, its population is 3000 and about 1,500 of them are colored. The mayor, city council and city marshall are colored gentlemen and I must say that this is the only town in the great State of Illinois that we have a colored mayor and council. All the city officials are colored except the assessor who is a white gentleman, and if he did not have such a pull at the stock yards he could not hold his office. The post master is a colored gentleman in the person of Mr. C. B. Jones. This appointment was made by our friend, President Roosevelt.—The Record, Springfield. St. Augustine Industrial Training Institute, at St. Augustine, Fla., owns $60,000 worth of property, consisting of 160 acres of heavy wooded land, with 17 buildings upon it, all paid for. Since more than two-thirds of their land is wooded with fine pine, the board of mana gers are planning to operate a sawmill, thus giving the students work and supplying the community with a fine grade of lumber. The colored people of Atlantic City, N. J. have succeeded in establishing a theatre of their own, known as "Smallwood's Theater." It was opened July 2 with all colored actors, who sustained their parts creditably. The theater has a nice stage with moeing scenes and a seating capacity of 300. Below we give a carefully compiled record of the Negro's progress since slavery by one who is an authority upon the matter: "They have 130,000 farms, worth $400,000,000; homes, not including the farms mentioned, valued at $325,000,000, and personal property worth $165,000,000, making a grand total of $190,000,000, which they present to the world for their first generation of freedom. The race has developed in the meantime 30,000 school teachers, 700 physiations and more than 700 lawyers. There are 1,800,000 Negro children enrolled in the schools; 40,000 students in the higher institutions of learning, 30,000 students learning trades, 12,000 pursuing classical courses and 1,000 in business courses, 40,000 young men and women have graduated from secondary institutions of learning and 4,000 from colleges. The Negro has $12,000,000 worth of school property valued at $40,000.—Afro-American Advocate. We do not know who compiled the above but there is one item wrong. The one about property because there is one church in Chicago that is worth three times the amount given in the above article for all our church property. Bro. Curtis see who has made the mistake. A WONDERFUL INVENTION. It is interesting to note that fortune are frequently made by the invention of articles of minor importance. Many of the most popular devices are those designed to benefit the people and meet popular conditions, and one of the most interesting of these that has ever been invented is the Dr. White Electric Comb, potented Jan. 1, 199. These Wonde, ful combs positively cure dandruff, hair falling out, sick and nervous headaches, and when used with Dr. White's Electric Hair Brush are positively guaranteed to make straight hair curly in 25 days' time. Thousands of these electric combs have been sold in various sites of the Union, and the demand is constantly increasing. Our agents are rapidly becoming rich selling these combs. They positively sell on sight. Send for sample. Men's size 35c, ladies' 50c—(half price while we are introduced to them). The Dr. White Electric Comb C>, Dactur, Ill 49.25 GALIFORNIA 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. 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Everly, In., July 19 — Editor of the BYSTANDER—You will find enclosed P.O. money ordered for $1.50 for another year's subscription to your most wel- come paper. I am very sorry to have kept you waiting so long for my remit- ance. I am a farmer and last year was so hard on me that it was hard for me to pay for the paper when due, but I will try, if I live to see another year, to not have you wait on me. S. S. SELLERS. SPECIAL LOW RATES TO BOSTON ACCOUNT G. A. R. ENCAM- MENT, Aug. 14-19. An unusually large movement is expected as the result of the low rates to Boston and return, which will be in effect for that occasion via The North- Western Line from all points west and northwest. The present indications point to a larger attendance than at any encem- ment that has been held for several years, as these low rates offer an exe- cellent opportunity to visit the mountains and seashore resorts of the eastern states. Special through cararrangemets will be provided from a large number of points on The North-Western Line. Connections is made via Chicago with all eastern lines. Full information can be secured from the nearest ticket agent of Chicago & North-Western Ey EASTERN USES OF PAPER. Japanese Would Find It Hard to Get Along Without It. The Japanese use paper at every moment. The string with which a doft-handed "darling of the gods" does up the articles you buy is made of paper. The handkerchief (thrown away after use) is paper, the partitions dividing the houses are paper, and the pane through which an indiscreet eye looks at you is paper! The pane is certainly wanting in transparency, but there is a simple remedy. One finger is passed through the paper—that is all! Afterward a small piece is stuck on the opening with a grain of rice. The men's hats, the cloak of the porter who carries his burden, shinging an indiscreet throat, the rain the garment of the boatman who conducts on board, the tobacco pouch, cigar case—all are paper! Those elegant flowers ornamenting the beautiful hair of the Japanese ladies, and those robe collars which are taken for crape—paper! NO CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE. And Sturdy Scotchman Gave No Lip Service to His Maker. The following example of a quaint, philosophical Scotch character is related in the Scottish American: The season had been an exceptionally bad one for farming, but in a church not far from Arbroath the officials had resolved, according to custom, to hold a meeting of the church. It was noticed that on that particular occasion Mr. Johnstone, a regular attendant and pillar of the church (whose crops had miserably failed), was not in attendance. The minister in the course of the following week met Mr. Johnstone and inquired of him, "What is the reason from church on such an important occasion?" Weel, str., replied Mr. Johnstone. "I dnna care about approchin' my Maker in a speerit o' sarcasm." Ambassador Bearded Czar Sir Jerome Bowes, Queen Elizabeth's ambassador to Ivan the Terrible, czar of Russia, in 1583, had an exciting time. Ivan had killed his own son a few years earlier in a fit of passion, and was no easy character to deal with. The czar saw fit to disparage the English queen, whom he declared, "he did not reckon to be his son, and those those who were her betters. Bowes could not stand this sort of thing, and pluckly asserted that his princess was as great as any in Christendom. "What! As great as the emperor of Germany?" demanded Ivan. "Why," answered Bowes, with a fine assumption of scorn, "such is the greatness of the queen, my mistress, that the king her son was in his pay in his wars against France." The czar was at first more furious than ever, but in time he took Bowes into his favor. Old Hymns There's lots of music in 'em—the hymns of long ago. They're hairy haired brother songs, the ones I used to know. I sorter want to take a hand! I think of "On Jordan's stormy banks I stand and cast a whistful eye. There's a lot of music in 'em—the dear, with Visions bright of light, and shining streets of gold. And I wish bright of light, where memory dream stands. "From India's coral strands to India's coral strands. An' so I love the old hymns, and when my time shall come. Before I go to India, if me, and my singing lips are dumb. If I can hear 'em sing them then I'll to "Canania's fair and happy land, my possessions lie." The Cooking Club. Measuring a Wink. How fast can a man wink? Who one is interested in this fascinating subject has made experiments in connection with it, and successfully measured the time occupied by the several phases of the movement. He says: "The mean duration of the descent of the lid is seventy-five to ninety-one thousandths of a second. The interval while the eye is shut is in one case only three hundredths of a second. The rising of the lid occupied seventeen hundredths of a second. A specially-arranged photographic apparatus was used for the experiment." SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this company and adjoining territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with expenses, advanced each Monday by check direct from headquarters. He will answer the necessary; position permanent. Address, Blair Brothers, 600 Monon Bldg., Chicago, Ill. 37 HEAVY TRAVEL TO CALIFORNIA. Railroad men say that more people will go to California next August and September than at any time in the last ten years. The Knights Templar, as well as the Odd Fellows, meet in San Francisco in September and the arrangements that are now being made for their comfort en route, as well as for their entertainment during their stay in California, are on a most elaborate scale. Indications are that as many as 40,000 persons will take advantage of the reduced rates in effect, August 15 to September 19. These rates are as low as at any time in the past—$50,00 for the round trip from Chicago; $47.50 from St. Louis; $45.00 from Missouri River points. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAU- DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH 94 Branch Office 604 MULEEERY 94 PHONE 578. WANTED—Agents, HustlersSalesmen clerks and everybody who wants to enjoy a good heavy laugh to send 505, for "Tips to Agents." Worth $50 to any person who sells goods for a living If not satisfactory your money back. Circular for stamp. The Dr. White Electric Comb Co. Dec., Ill. RATES LESS THAN HALF FARE For round trick tickets, will be in effect via Minnesota & St. Louis Railroad for following occasions: Boston, Mass., G. A. R. Encamp- ment. Dates of sale August 11, 12 and 13. Final limit August 20th, with privilege of extension to September 20th. San Francisco and Los Angeles, Templars Knights Conclave. Dates of sale August 15 to September 10. Final limit October 23. Tickets good going ane route and return- ing another and stopovers allowed. Portland, Ore., American mining Congress. Dates of sale August 15 to 18. Final limit sixty days from date of sale. Diverse routes and stopovers pitted. Call on agents for particuials, or address A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minnesota, Minn. SPECIAL REDUCED EXCURSION RATES. Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: San Francisco, Sept. 5th to 9th, Triennial Conclave Knights Templar, San Francisco, Sept. 19th to 20th Sovereign Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc., of these or other occasions, call upon the ticket agent of the North Western Line. HOMESEEKERS RATES. HOMESEEKERS KATES. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R sells special homekeepers round trip excursion tickets to points in the Northwest, West, South and Southeast, at one fare plus two dollars. Return limit twenty-one days from date of sale and stopovers permitted. Call on agents for full particulars or address, A.B. Cutts, G.P. & T. A. Minneapolis Minn. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT The Corinthian Baptist Church - attenuated on Teaching in the Church - Sunday School; at 12 Teaching in the Church - Sunday School; at 12 SECRET ORDERS Hawaiian Farm Wages. In Hawaii the wage of a farm hand is $80 or a Iowa State Bystander Published Every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Co., Fifth and Loust. Room 404 Married Man. Block. Iowa. 5089. Official Paper of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Iowa. A. F. & A. M. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. Entered at the Post Office as second-class matter. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, half of the above rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc. are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job preparing prices. 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 corresponded with the following towns: Clinton.....A. A. Bush Kookup.....Miss Artisha Fields Mt. Pleasant.....Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatline.....Miss Fannie Grooms Marshawson.....Miss Martha Knock.....Miss Pearl Thomas Ottumwa.....Miss Helena Downey Rock Island.....Miss C. J. Tolive. Sioux City.....Miss Etta Gran Moline, Ill.....Miss R. H. Pollard Boone.....Miss J. H. Pollard Wentzburg.....Miss J. James Redd Galgalsburg, Ill.....Miss J. McGruder Burlington.....O. C. Folks Dubuque.....Miss Evrude Evans Newton.....Miss Ela May Superior, Wis.....Miss C. H. May Cedar Rapids.....Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids.....Miss Adelade Perkins Ft. Madison.....Ana Harper Notice of Expiration of Right of Re. demotion To O. C. Peterson (in whose name the property hereafter described is taxed): I hereby notify on that the 3d day of December, A. D. 1900, the following described real estate to, with South 50 ft, north 150 ft, east 200 ft, No. 42. O. P. Sec. 16-78-24, being now included in and forming a part of the property located within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year, 1839 and 1898 to C. C. Hartley, that the undersigned now owns a farm owned by a certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentoned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and need for the land be made unless redemption is made from the completed service hereto: GEO. H. PARKER Owner and Holder of Certification. Notice of Expiration of Right of le- dempment. To Phillip Graeber (in whose name the property hereafter described is taxed): You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1900, the following described real estate, to: Lot No. 344 of University Land, company's Second Addition to University Place, being now included bound by a part of the county of Molines, and all situated with the county of Polk and state of low was sold for the then delinquent an unpaid tax of the year 1899, to C. Hartley, that the undersigned now the legal owner and holder of certificates of purchase issued insurance of the above mentioned seafront and pier, and a deed for the land made unless redemption is made with ninety days from the completed service hereof. FRED F. FALSE. Owner and Holder of Certificate. Notice of Expiration of Right of Re-remption To James H. Phillips (in whose property hereinafter described is taxed): You are hereby notified to on the 3d day of December, A. D. 900, the owner of the ccribtee in the Lot No. 7, Lock No. 5, runwell's Addition to town of Fort S. Molens, being now included in an forming a part of the city of Des Gines, and all situated within the costly of Polk and state of Iowa, was for the month of July deferred for the year 1899, to C. C. Hartz that the undersigned is now the lesseowner and holder of the certificate I purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of re-remption expires within the land be made uncleed redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service here. FREEBY PEASE. Owner and Holder of Certificate. Notice of Expiration of Right of Re-remption demon To C. W. Rhone and F. Geitz (in wrong case) Whose name the same taxed? You and each of us hereby notified the D. A. 1900, the folling described real estate, to-wit: $ \frac{1}{2} e^{1/2} lot No. 1. in block No. 1. Hrs Addition to Fort Des Moines, belt now included in and forming a pair of the city of Chicago, and the county of Polk at state of Iowa, was sold for the thedellquent and unpaid tax of the ye 1899 to C. C. Hartley, that the unissued is now the legal owner and elder of the certificate of purchase saned in pursuance of the decree of the said county, that the right of reception will expire and a deed free to be made unless redemption made within nine days from the completed service hereto. D. F. PEASE. Owner and User of Certificate. Rock Island meals Are the best on wheels Fix this little jingle fast in your memory. Some day it will be useful. Some day you will go West—to Omaha, Kansas City, St. Joseph, Denver or beyond. You won't know which line to take—until you remember that Seriously, though, the Rock Island's dining car service is superb; the cleanest of clean linen, the finest of china and silverware, and waiters and cooks who "know how." --- A NEGRO LIBRARY FREE! Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of negro knowledge, negro literature, negro progress and negro achievement? In fact, these four books contain everything that anybody could wish to know about the negro region. They are: FIRST — "The Progress of A Race or the Advancement of the American Negro," by Prof. W. M. Cromgrain, Grant University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.75. EXCESS — "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington, Price, $1.50. WIND — "Twentieth Century Negro Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes, Edited by Dr. D. W. Culp, Price, $2.50. WANTED — "Golden Temples and Precincts," by Prof. J. W. Gibbs and Dr. W. K. Gibbs, Price, $1.60. AGENTS WANTED — Do you want the agency for one or more of the above Library Free. It is worth $7.25. Only those who take an agency can get it from the Pike, World's Fair, St. Louis, represent-countries of ASIA. Act reproduction of the most historical Buildings as the Mahal Temple of Agra, The Rain Road, Streets of Historical Delhi. Attractive Bungalows and Tea Gardens. Mahal showing The Golden Temple of Ragoon. Corea, Corea, Siam, Thibet, Hindooostana, etc. Mazas, Musenms, Temples Mosques, Thea-upled by Orange Oriental People 750. Dromedaries, Horses, Sacred and Native Animals, Intertaking Ceremonies. Sun Weddings, Sun Worshippers, Sacers, Devil Wershippers, Sacred Scribes of Thibet, Mysticisms of Hindoostana. Magicians, Jugglers, Acrobats, Sword Fighters, Spinners, Musicians, Dancing Girls, Innuine Nautch Dancers. In of the gorgeous Durbar Celebration, Rave Sports and Paastings, etc. Performances from 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Place WHEN IN CHICAGO ... STOP AT THE ... New Northern Baths Do you want a negro library of four volumes containing the sum total of nego books in the library and degree achievement in all four fields and any other books four books containing everything that is good about the nego race. They are THE WORK OF W. M. CROSS or The Advancement of The American Negro, by Prof. W. M. CROSS, Clark University, Atlanta, Ga. Price, $1.75. SECOND, "The Story of My Life and Work," by Dr. Booker T. Washington. THIRD, "The Century Century NEGRO Literature or a Cyclopedia of Thought," written by 100 of America's Greatest Negroes, Edited by Dr. W. D. Calp, Price, $2.50. FOUND, "Golden Thoughts on Chastity and Precedence," by Prof. J. W. Nichols. AGENTS WANTED—Do you want the agency for one or more of the above books? You go to the Above Library Free. It is worth $2.75. Only those who take an agency can get free. Agents now in this field are making from $0 to $0.00 a day. We pay big commissions, supply books. Don't hesitate—we mean what we say. J. L. NICHOLS & NASPER, Illinois THE PIKE'S GREAT A KOI "Mysterious" "Empire" An amusement and education square feet, on The Pike, Wor- ing the principal countries of ASIA Faithful and correct reproduction ings of India, such as the Ma- Spir, of Almladabad, Streets, Coylon with its attractive B Streets of Birmingham showing T Streets of Pergola, Corpus with Buildings, Plazas, Museu- tres, Huts, etc., occupied by 750 Strange Orch Elephants, Camels, Dromedaries, Wild, Weird and interesting Cera- Mohammedan Wedding Torture Dancers, Sacred Scrib Marvelous Mysticis Marvelous Magicians, Ju- ders, Dervishes, Gun Spinning, including a troupe of genuine Nautch Reproduction of the gor- jah Festival, Native Sports and Continuous Performance An amusement and educational concession occupying 150,00 square feet, on The Pike, World's Fair, St. Louis, representing the principal countries of ASIA Faithful and correct reproduction of the most historical Buildings of India, such as the Mahal Temple of Agra, The Rain Spiri, of Almladabad, Streets of Historical Delhi Ceylon with its attractive Bungalows and Tea Gardens. Streets of Burmah showing The Golden Temple of Ragoon. Street of Persia, Areas, Siam, Thilbo, Hindoozana, etc. with Buildings, Plazas, Mamons, Temples Mosques, Theatres, Huts, etc., occupied by 750 Strange Oriental People 750 Elephants, Camels, Dromedaries, Horses, Sacred and Native Animals, Wild, Weird and interating Ceremonies. Mohammedan Weddings, Sun Worshippers, Torture Dancers, Devil Wershippers, Sacred Scribes of Thibet, Marvelous Mysticisms of Hindoostana. Marvelous Magicians, Jugglers, Acrobats, Sword Fighters, Dervishes, Gun Spinners, Musicians. Dancing Girls, including a troupe of genuine Nautch Dancers. Reproduction of the gorgeous Durbar Celebration, Rajah Festival, Native Sports and Pastimes, etc. Continuous Performances from 10 a. m. to 11 p. m. Neal's Place Choice Wines Liquors and Cigars 308 Third St. Ia. Phone 1851 L 2 DES MOINES, IA. 50 Years This is our record. From a small beginning we have grown until our factories now cover many acres. Many of our machines sold forty to fifty years ago are still giving their users faithful advice, anything is more convinced of their ability? Did you ever hear of any other machine with such a record? users' faithful be more cost and durability? other machine many superior Embalning and Funeral Directors. 1115 West Locust Street. Note a few of the many superior points of the places the old and trouble- Iowa State Bystander... The Rotary Hook displaces the old, out-of-date, unmechanical and troublesome shuttle. The Frictionless ball bearings and perfect mechanical construction enable it to be used with the third machine than is required by ordination. It sows three yards of goods while a shuttle machine sews two. It makes the most elastic and most perfect stitch whether sewing light or heavy goods. With our superior attachments the greatest variety of work is possible. Do not make the mistake of buying a sewing machine until you have given the Wheeler & Wilson No. 9 a trial. Wheeler & Wilson Mg. Go, Chicago, Ill. For Sale by M. E. Wood, Des Moines ```markdown ``` --- Rock Island System Bookers Maker Paying No.9 Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine Geo. R. Kline, G. P. A. 423 Walnut St. Des Moines. ASIA Hotel and Bath Combined. For Gentlemen Exclusively. (Occupying entire building of 8 stories.) Traveling men are assured every comfort and amenities. The most attractive is their kind in the United States. Uninvited accommodation. $1.00 A Bed One Night at this price—which is less than the charge first-class hotels. Baths—Turkish, Russian, Shower. Needle and Plunge—the most umptuous if appointed you can find anywhere. Plan a good chef and moderate rates. Reading Room—Where you can rest, read, or enjoy a meal. OPEN ALLEY, NIGHT NORTHERN BATHS & HOTEL 14 Quiney St. CHICAGO HENRY GRAY Mutual 1090 Iowa 849. Residence 1498 Woodland Mutual 1065. Will be for sale at the Mr. E. H. 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