Iowa State Bystander

IOWA VOL. XI, No. 13. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you really want a bargain call at 1054. Fourth St. Piano For Sale—If you really want a bargain call at 1054. Fourth St. Mrs. Gertrude Kennedy who has been very sick is a little better. Mrs. H. Gould left Thursday for a two weeks visit in Missouri. Miss Georgia Blackburn of Oskaloosa is visiting in our city. Mrs. H. W. Porter who has been ill the past week is impoving. Lieut. McAfee went to Buxton this week on business returning Thursday evening. Mrs. Hannah Smith of Kaboka, Mo., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. L. Howard, she will remain two weeks. Mr. Walter Marshall came up from Colfax Tuesday evening to see to "Wizard of Os" that was given at Foster's opera house. The ladies of the Sewing Circle of the A. M. E church are planting a comical Drama, which will occur sometime in September. Geo Logan who has been in the New England states returned home last week feeling much elated over the sights he saw in the east. When in St. Louis visiting the World's Fair stop at Mrs. B. Whitfield for good rooms. Only one block from Union depot. No. 3 South Twenty-first street. The Messrs, Euclian Johnson, Walter Williams and William Fletcher were among those who went to Omaha on the excursion last Sunday. Rev. H. W. Porter addressed the Ladies Political, Equal Rights club at the Kirkwood Hotel parlor on Thursday afternoon. This club is made up of the representative ladies of the city, who believe that a woman should be given the right of suffrage. A special call to the State Board of Directors of the State Federation of Colored Women, to meet the last Thursday in September at 9 o'clock at Des Moines, in St. Paul's A. M. E church, Second and Center streets. Other persons intending to be present please notify the State president, Mrs. Belle Graves, 1110 Center street. JEFFERS RESTAURANT. No. 3 East First St., East of Company Store, When in in Buxton Iowa stop with Jeffers Bros. for good meals or lunch. Good service guaranteed. Services at the Union Congregational School Sunday, September 4th. church Sunday, September 10. Morning service: Celebration of Lord's supper. Evening, special address on Labor. All are cordially invited. Services begin promptly. REV. H. W. PORTER, Pastor. A letter from St. Paul, Minn., states that Mrs. D. G. Patterson, late of this city, who has been visiting friends and relative in Omaha and Kansas, has joined her husband in St. Paul where they will make their future home, No. 453 W. Antoen街 street. Mr. Douglas Patterson has been employed by W. V. McQuaid's large grocery store as general stockman and clerk, the same position that he held here with Moe Quaid store. We congratulate Mr. Patterson. THE Afro-American Hotel On European Plan... Rooms and first-class beds for sleeping—25c, 35c, 50c, 75c First-Class in Every Particular W. THIRD AND COURT AVE. HENRY WEST, Prop. McAfee Cafe... Open DAY AND NIGHT Particular attention given to short orders and lunches 310 THIRD STREET. To the friends and neighbors who offered such loving assistance during the illness and death of beloved wife and mother, we desire to express our sincere thanks. Chas B. Epperson and family. The Measur. O. J. Gauss and B. L. Walker will leave Sunday for Sloux City to assist the Watkins sister band of that city in their engagement during the Fair. The last of the informal meeting held at the St. Paul's parsonage, 1110 Center street, Tuesday evening. The guests began to arrive at an any hour and continued until the ladies showed for more rooms at the parsonage. This being the last of the annual receptions, many availed themselves of the privilege of attending. The secretary reported $60.00 in treasury and $90 raised for missionary purposes ringing the presidency of Mrs. Belle Gros. A BEAUTIFUL HOME DIN But few people know better in to serve and entertain their friends and do Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blagburna added to their spacious and by modern home adds to the happiness pleasure of guests, such was the feelings of a few friends who woefortunate enough to receive an invitation to the Thimble Bee last Satur evening. To say it was grand beautiful is putting it mild. Flow and palms bedded each space room and the beautiful stairs. Lik recent reception given, only ladies w present. Those present from out the city were Mrs. D. A. Bassfield St. Cloud, Minn, Mrs. Geo. Suter a Mrs L. E. Taylor of Ma shallot The dinner was served in 6 courses. very enjoyable time by all. A SWELL RECEPTION. Medames Wm, Coalson and W. H. Birney who gave an afternoon last Friday in honor of Mrs. Geo. Suter of Marshalltown and her sister Mrs. L. E. Taylor of Marshalltown was one of the prettiest and sweetest reception given in our city for a long time. The reception was held from 2 to 6 p.m., and strange as it was not a gentleman was present, only the fair sex enjoyed, if they call it enjoyment, had an opportunity to see the new gowns of delicate shades and various styles. The beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson was nicely decorated with flowers, palms and etc., and Prof. Kenneth J. Hamilton with his Mandolin Orchestra furnished music throughout the afternoon. Carriages and backs brought many, and fully seventy-five ladies complied to the invitations with their presence. The out of city visitors, except those above named, were Mrs. Prud. Du Bois of Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. D.A. Basfield of St. Cloud, Minn., Miss Alice Bell of Phoenix, Arz., Miss George Blackburn of Gekalsoa, the Misses Jeffries of Knoxville and Miss Wilson of Buxton. It was a pleasant and social affair. Light refreshments were served in three divisions, Mesdames Hudlin and Sheldon assisted and Mrs. Maud Johnson presided at the punch bowl. A UNION OF CLUBS. By invitation of ladies of the W. E. Du Bois Charity club the ladies of the city met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould, 1125 Crocker street, last Saturday from 3 to 5 p. m. The registration resembled some of the polling places on election day. The ladies of the club were neatly attired in white, while the visiting ladies were more handedly robed. An hour's program was rendered, after which the guests were ushered into the spacious dining room which was done in yellow and green. Miss Ethel Bomser presided at the frappa bowl. Mrs. Gould was assisted by Mrs. Belle Graves and Mrs. Ellison to receive the entire club assisted in serving. A special call was made by the president and the members remained for an after meeting, at which the name of the club was changed to Industrial. The next meeting will be held on the 27 of September. A. DISTINGUISHED LADY HERE. Miss J. C. Dorsey, assistant principal of the Voorhees Industrial school of Denmark, S. C., is in our city in the interest of her school. She was one of the founders of this school in 1897, and since that time have struggled step by step until they now own 300 acres of land, four large buildings and barns. They had about 350 boys employed this year and hope to have more in their school this year. Most of the teachers are graduates of Tuskegee school. The boys are taught agriculture and the girls are taught housekeeping, sewing, cooking, laundering, millinery, basket and broom making and mattress making. Any one desiring to support a worthy and commendable cause will never regret supporting such causes. Miss Dorsey is stoping with Mrs. Fields, corner of Oak and Park streets. The lady members and friends of the Union Congregational church assembled in the church at corner of Tenth and Park streets. Sunday afternoon to listen to a special address to ladies by Rev H. W. Forter. Many helpful and appreciative words were spoken. At the meeting "The Woman's Missionary Society" was organized with STATE BYSTANDER the following officers: President, Mrs H. E. Jaoba; Vice President, Mrs. J W. Jackson; Secretary, Mrs. H. W Hughes; Treasurer, Mrs. Emma Harris This society will be especially interested in home life, spiritual and financial interest of the church, home, and foreign missions. NUPTIALS ARTHUR-JENNISON Mr. Ethan Arthur and Miss Iva E. Jemison were married last Saturday afternoon by Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor Burns M. E. church. They both have been residents of this city for several years and are well known and their many friends will be pleased to hear that they have been married. VISIT THE OLD FOLKS. On September 6, 13, 20, and 27 October 11th the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. will run their annual "Homevitor" excursions to Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and round trip trips will be sold at very low rates with limit thirty days for return. Call on agents for particular, or address A. B. Cutta, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. FEARLESS AND INDEPENDENT. A conspicuous example of the success with the public rewards fearless nonpartisanism in the columns of a great metropolitan daily paper. It is an independent newspaper, in which men and measures are invariably viewed wholly from the standpoint of the public good and not from that of the interests of any particular political party. It is a very reverse of neutral—fearless and outspoken on all the great questions of the day, but presenting its editorial opinion upon independent judgement and entirely regardless of political affiliations. Partisanship is barred entirely from the news columns as presented the editorial page. At political and is given without partisan coloration thus enabling the reader to form if not conclusions for himself. In ordinary partisan newspaper politics we is usually colored to such an as to make it difficult if not imminent. Be for the reader to secure a basis for intelligent judgment. MPHONES OE 668 MOOM 330, 390, 390 GOOD BLOCK Des Molines, 1e ARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Library Public..... Witch grade work in Copying, Manage, Mimeographing Name and make inserting to perfectly guarantee satisfaction. Give our order. EXCON TICKETS TO COUNTY AT OGDEN, IOWA. Via thorth-Western line, will be sold and rates Sept. 12 to 16, in- clusively to return until Sept. 17 inclusively to agents Chicago & North-east Ry. TUARY. Theired wisher our'sh the done theowl. the livese: A ident an use ofrial. the Mrs. B. Epporson-Lewis was born dianae Sept 3, 1837, died in, Iowa Aug. 19, 1904. I she was married to Chas. persons, u, and of this union children were born; seven and aged father survive her. She a devoted wife, a loving and her loss will long be fea: A precious mus is gone, A voice is stillled A place is from our home Which be filled. God in his has recalled, The one has given And though y alumbers here, Her soul heaven. James Raverly of this city, who is Minneapolis about nine miles to regain his health, last Friday morning, A. at the home of his son C. The funeral services were St. Peter's church, cond. Rev. Reeves. Deceased leave life and five children to him to death, all of whom we tendance at his funeral. arling, taking desis- ment- port- stop of Oak Where She stored. It takes six yea- where sheep hare it up and trampled it. Hawallan In Hawaii the leses. form hand is $20 range of a DR. A. G. BDS, Physician Sgeeon 9 to 10 a.m. 2to 4 m. LOWA PHONE 1081 (Office) ONE 400 Store Office 818 Pct. EDITORIALS. THE WORLD'S FAIR The Louisiana exposition is a great fair, words of ours are inadequate to express all that we saw here. One may see and if he could cipher out the language, read the accumulations of the most cultured and leaved of the world, for here is treasured up the best of art, the best of science, the best of education, the best of inventive genius. One might travel thousands of miles and spend thousands of dollars then not see all that he can at the exposition. It is indeed a pity that so much money and labor has been spent on beautifying the grounds and buildings for so short a stay there. The accommodations were good so far as we went and were able to ascertain. No doubt many of the colored people will read this passage with interest. We can and do voluntarily state that there is little or practically no color line drawn no more than would naturally be expected in a city with a southern sentiment. We ate in restaurants and were served in places that colored people afterwards said some had been refused. There is not nor never has been any separate gates or deinking fountains or cups for colored people. We were not refused at any of their shows cr the theaters on the pike that we attempted to go into. Many colored people say that the management has changed things lately, but of this we have no knowledge. Those who know us know full well that we are telling the exact facts as they appear to us. We have no reason to mirepresent them. The only thing we regret is that our people did not have a separate building with exhibits to show the general progress of our race true, we do not believe in separate things generally, but under the peculiar conditions and circumstances we firmly believe it would have been very helpful and beneficial. In fact all the other races had their separate building as well as their exhibits. As it is now we could not find and exhibits conspirions from the great colored institutions of learning like Fisk, Atlanta, Howard, Maharry, Hampton or Tuskegee, etc. We know that our race leaders are somewhat divided on this separate building plan, but most all who visit the fair surely see the great need of the same now. PROF. ALLEN'S LECTURE The lecture given last Tuesday evening at the Plymouth Congregational church under the auspices of the Union. Congregational church was not so well attended as it should have been, and the great state fair had just closed four of the people fatigue. But one fact was clearly demonstrated that the audience was an appreciative one, which was composed of the best and most highly educated class of our students, and many white people. After the crowd, Mrs. Frisbie, Mrs. Wm. Coalson rendered a beautiful solo. The Rev. H. W. Porter, pastor of Union Congregational church, introduced Prof. W. H. B. DuBois of Atlanta, Ga., as presidency in turn introduced Prof. Benjamin C. B. McKinney, the most scholarly addresses ever heard in Des Moines, his sject, "The Spirit of Modern Education." We are sorry that space will not permit us to publish the address in full, but it was filled with lofty ideals, true manhood, and wisdom. There were many good points worthy of mention. The best words were, perhaps: Prof. Allen is a great educator, and his pleasing manners and exalted character won for him many friends. Those who heard him would like to have him repeat his lecture again in the future. The spirit of modern education is progression, liberal, attritueous, national, and inclusive. He exert, previous condition. It cultivates strength of mind, soul and body. It develops an enthusiasm for work and a capacity for a large amount of it. MT. PLEASANT. Miss Grace Taylor left last week for Villisca, Iowa, where she will attend school. Miss Barbara Bartlett entertained Saturday the 20th in honor of Miss Florence White of Evenston, Ill. During the evening a drawing contest and a Botany contest were had. Mr. Harry Burnaugh proved to be the winner of the Botany contest, receiving prizes for both. Miss Ione Mason received the consonation prize. The ladies of the Sewing Circle gave an entertainment and concert at the Botany Center and on Thursday, the following programme was rendered. Inso. Stolo ..... Miss Myra Carter Invocation ..... Rev. A. T. Clark Recitation ..... Miss Elizabeth Hawkins Paper ..... Miss Nora McCracken Oration ..... Miss Nora Harris Vocal Duet ..... Miss E. Hawkins and Myrtle Taylor Paper ..... Miss L. Mason Music Recitation ..... Miss Carrie McCracken Mrs. Anna Anderson and Daughters, Dear and Patrice, are visiting friends in Kookuk. Miss Florence White left Tuesday for Muscatine, while here she was the guest of the Misses Mason. Mrs. Amelia Carter who has been quite ill for some weeks is improving slowly. Thompson, editor-in-chief of the Bystander, was in the city Friday, calling on friends and subscribers. Mr. Gatens of Des Moines, is visiting friends in the city. The Y. P. C. Endover of the A. M. E Church elected the following of facers Sunday. President, Mr. H. C. Henderson, Vice-President, Miss Myra Carter, Secretary, Miss Carrie McCracken, Treasurer, Cameron Crawford, Miss Lydia Bartlett returned Monday from Clinton and Cedar Rapirs, where she has been in the interest of the Sunday School work. Hackley & Fldler have sold their bear shop to W. E. Green of Winfield. R. H. Hackley, the senior member of the firm expects to leave in about a week, and will either go to Ohio or Washington D. C. He intends to take a course in dentistry, and later will take his profession. Mr David Fiddler will remain and assist Mr. Green. MOLINE GLEANINGS Vacation is over, school has begun and some of the boys and girls are rejoicing while others are just a tride disappointed because it began with a disappointment all hope the scholars and teachers will have a pleasant years' work. One of our young ladies will graduate this year from high school, and we only hope as we believe she will be an able teacher in class and her race. The young indy class was Ms. Tarver left for her home in St. Paul graduate of our city, and the reporter wishes her good luck in her undertaking. Mrs. Will Bradley, of 1550 25th ave, fell and caused a wound, but he is slowly improving. Mrs. Harriet Murphey who has been visiting her daughter Mrs. George Tarver left for her home in St. Paul daughter-in-law, Mrs. Richard Murphey, of 1550 25th ave last Thursday evening in order to accompany her mother-in-law. entertainer. Mr. C. B. Walker attained the Polymyria club and attended his home Tuesday in honor of Mrs. R. Pollard, who leaves Thursday morning on a visit to relatives who live in Michigan. In her absence her mother, Mrs. J. Jones, will report for the Bystander. Mrs. J. L. Jones of 2426 Fourteenth street was confined to his home a few days with pleurisy. Mrs. Geo. Tarver entertained in honor of her mother, Mrs. H. Murphy, last year in games and other enjoyment. The peanut contest prize was won by Mrs. L. B. Tarver, and answering questions about trees was won by Mrs. Colquist. The Misses Mae Belle and Clara Misses Mae Belle and young friends last Thursday evening. A fine time was had by all present. Mr. J. Ingraham and Mr. C. B. Walkup are improving their homes. Mr. and Mrs. C. Jones of Rock Island are building* on the Looker buildings* on Fifteenth street. They intend to move Thursday. KEOKUK NOTES Miss Stewart of Memphis, Tenn., is in the city, the guest of Mrs. Wm. Alden. She picnic o Cedar Glen, given by St. Martha's Guild of St. Mary's church, was attended by a large crowd. All present enjoyed the day's outing. Mrs. George Washington of Chicago is visiting her mother, Mrs. John Washington. Recognition given by the A. M. E. choir for the Rev. Mr. Lewis, was a credit to their efforts. The program furnished an hour's excellent entertainment. After which tempting refreshments were served by the ladies. Invitations are out for the twentieth and twenty-fifth days. D. Bland Wednesday evening, Aug. 31. Miss Daisy Ware is home from Colorado Springs for a long visit. Mrs. Jenkins and daughter, Ada, are visiting at the home of Mrs. McElroy. A party of eighteen went on the afternoon and spent the day at the beautiful country home of Mrs. John Hammond. Mrs. Spencer Harris of St. Paul is here visiting her mother, Mrs. Williams. Florence Titus left Tuesday evening, after a two weeks' visit with her, uncle, Mr. O. Fields. Miss Cora Stewart and Mrs. Bailley of Peoria. Ill. are guests at the home of Mrs. Goins. John are preparing to go to Quincy Thursday. BURLINGTON NEWS. Medames A. L. Drew and sister, Mrs. A. Kinney, have returned from St. Louis, where they spent several days visiting relatives and the fair. Mrs. J. L. Brooks, who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Lamb, in Chicago, has been visiting Miss Hailie Porter, who has been the guest of her uncle, Mr. R. Folks, at his home on Erna street, departed last Tuesday morning for chicago, where she will visit friends before returning to her school in Paris, Mo. Burlington is certainly fast in re- ward to matrimonial affair after returning to last Sunday, left his wife Monday and applied for a divorce Wednesday. That's going some. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson have returned from a visit with friends in Monmouth. Mr. Pertha Carey of Buxton is visiting the Brooks home on South Hill, Monmouth, assisted by her sister, Mrs. A. Sydney, entertained last Thursday evening. Mr. Frank Scott, better known as "Scotty," of Bingham, is the proud possessor of a brand new yeller suit, the only one of its kind in the city. He was born in the city of the Equal Rights Club, and fills that position with much pump. Last Tuesday evening occurred the wedding of Miss Sarah Gusta Brown and Axleander F. D. drew at the home of the bride's parents, the Mr. and Mrs. Gusta Brown. The ceremony took place at 7:30 and was performed by Rev. Peter Johnson, cousin of the bride. At the appointed hour, to the strains of the wedding march played by Miss Tillie Brown, sister of the bride, the couple took their places and were soon united as a family. The bride was dressed in white silk and carried a shower of roses. After the ceremony an elaborate roses was served and many guests offered congratulations. The bride is well known in the city and is one of the most popular ladies we possess. The groom hails from St. Louis and has a position as engineer at the Delano and is called a good fellow among his associates. The good time club gave a river party Thursday morning of Mrs. Mary Cooper of St. Paul and Miss Hallie Porter of Paris, Mo. This Week's News. The Outdoor Club, composed mostly of South Hills most popular matrons, entertained Wednesday afternoon with a performance in honor of Mrs. B. Carey of Buxton. Mr. J. L. Thompson was a business visitor in Burlington Saturday. While the city he secured several new shipments Miss Cyrene McDowell of Hannibal, Mo. visited with Mrs. Sam Cook last week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Nelson of Gilbert street are World's Fair visitors this week. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith are visiting the Smith home on Valley street. Roy is an old Burlington, boy, and all are glad to see him looking so well. But we've got a sort of sneaky feeling for his proud wife. Mary Cooper, who has been visiting her sister, Miss Gertrude Tyler, on West Hill, returned to her home in St. Paul Monday evening. Mr. E. Sunday, a Sunday picnic to Henderson, Thursday was well attended and everyone reported an elegant time. There are rumors of two weddings in the near future. Sincerely hope that something is something to it. Mr. John Trent departed for Boston Saturday. Messrs. L. Harrison and W. Johnson were Ft. Madison visitors last week. Mr. Elmer Smith will soon open a christopist parlor on the corner of Columbia and Eighth streets. Excuse me! Before I let Elmer, t. I hope you may turn into a fish and swim away. Elmer will be on a grand celebration at Ritter's Park Sept. 22nd. Let's all give those ladies a boost instead of a knock and help them make the event a gala day. CLINTON. Recent advice to friends in Clinton report Rev. Malone as being still quite feeble. His friends in this city, of which there are a great many, hope Miss Lydia F. Bartlett of M. Pleasant, Iowa, district superintendent of this district of the A. M. E. Sabbath schools, left for Cedar Rapids Sunday morning, after spending the week in Clinton. While in the city she was the guest of Miss Dozler, 333 Harrison man. Mr. G. E. Henderson and wife left for Chicago last Wednesday, after a visit with relatives and friends. While in the city they were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Hancock. Mrs. Wm. Henderson was the hostess at a reception Thursday afternoon, at her Second Avenue of her friends at her Second Avenue, and present on the occasion were Mrs. Frank Mitchell, Mrs. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, Ill., Mrs. Wm. Smith of Chicago, Mrs. M. Thompson, Mrs. Wm. Allen and Mrs. Fred Alkens of this city. Wanted—All the subscribers we can get for the Iowa State Prestender. * One of the most pleasant events of the season took place Wednesday evening, Aug. 24th, at Bethel A. M. E. church, when the officers and staff, to the Sabbath school, trained in honor of Miss Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. The following program was rendered during the evening. Refreshments were also offered. Instrumental Solo . . . Miss Bush Song . . . Choir Invocation . . . Rev. C. H. Thomas Welcome Address . . . Miss Beason Instrumental Solo . . . Miss Ida Taylor Instrumental Solo . . . Miss May Gilbert Instrumental Duet . . . ... Misses Bush and Beason Recitation ... Miss May Taylor Introduction of district superintendent by pastor, Rev. C. H. Thomas. By pastor, Rev. C. H. Thomas. A most pleasing plactic party was held at Stony Point Saturday afternoon in honor of Miss Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant. Mrs. Wm. Allen, Sr. gave a most enjoyable afternoon party on last Saturday afternoon to a few of her lady friends. Those responding to her invitation were Mrs. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton, Mrs. Wm. Smith of Chicago, Mrs. Hampton and Mrs. Wm. Henderson. Mrs. Henderson was served from 3:30 to 4:30. Miss Bartlett of Mt. Pleasant was the guest of honor at a 6 clock dinner given by Miss Taylor at her Sixth home on Wednesday. Aug. 16, 2014, the guest were Miss Bush and Miss Simpson. A most enjoyable outing was had at Sony Point Park Thursday, Aug. 11th. The day was an ideal one, the party being transported in a launch in the early morning, returning with supplies to mantle around the world. Those comprising the happy throng were Rev. P. P. Taylor and family, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. McNell, Mrs. C. V. Bush and Miss Bush A. A. Bush and family, Rev. Jas Robinson and Miss Robinson and expected, but were unable to attend. Miss Dozier entertained Thursday evening, Aug. 25th, a number of friends at her Harrison street home, in honor of her guest, Miss Bartlett, of Henry Henderson has accepted a position at the Revere hotel. Jas. W. Cooper assisted Wm. Allen circus day in the Casino restaurant. BUXTON. Miss Kitty Jones is entertaining her sister, Mrs. C. Jones, from Chicago, Illinois. The members of the Y. M. C. A. enjoy themselves to the highest extent at a watermelon feast last week. Mrs. Taney Clint proved to the critics of Buxton that she is the best dramatic reader the race has ever produced, in the F. M. C. A. auditorium, in the rain. The rain kept the crowd from turning out to Mr. A. R. Jacksons musical entertainment, but the concert was Price, Five Cents. The and is we pos-Louis at the fellow to the crowd as the crowd was to the concert. The whole of Buxton rejoice in the coming of Mr. A. Robinson, the great musician of Moline, Ill., and we all wish him much success. The grand united anniversary of Odd Fellows was held in their hall in the Y. M. C. A. building, and the people who attended enjoyed the good reading and speaking. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The entertainment given Aug. 29 by the Ladies Court at North West Turner Hall was a grand success. Mrs. P. M. Slipple left last week for Chicago for a prolonged stay. Miss Arvella Bates is visiting relatives in Galesburg. A. D. Corbin is to be complimented for his uniting efforts to promote the cause and interests of the race. On last Thursday afternoon there gathered at his newly erected flats, numbering 16 rooms, a large crowd of the best people of the Tri-Cities, to listen to a finely arranged program. There were some fine speeches made by some of the able gentlemen, Rev Searcy of Moline, Brown of Bock Island Smothers and Corbin of Davenport. Dinner being served in the new building completed the program. T. e. dancing party given by the young men of the Big Four club at Prospect Park, Moline, was well attended and a delightful time had by all present. Mr. Wm. Smith of Des Moines was in the city on business last week. Miss Gertrude O'Neal of Evanston, Ill., is expected to arrive in the city Tuesday night for a short visit to her aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Lewis, on her way to Wollaston, Oklahoma to teach school this winter. Mr. C. J. Toliver and J. Lee were Davenport caller Sunday. Mrs. J. Christina entertained the Sewing circle of the third Baptist church last Friday night. The ladies Violet Reading club was entertained by Mrs. C. Kanes of 619 Harrison street. The following officers were elected: Mrs. C. B. Lewis, pres.; Mrs. Wm. Davie, vice-pres.; Mrs. E. Sanders, sec.; Mrs. C. Garland, treas. Miss Gertrude Lewis left for Buxton last week to resume her duties as school teacher. DUBUQUE ITEMS: Mr. and Mrs. McClellen and little daughter of Galesburg are located in our city at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Green. Mr. McClellen runs from Bloomington, III, to Dubuque. The president of the Colored Women's Social club has called the first meeting of the season for September 5. Miss Jeretta Jones will be the hostess. The Missionary Sunday School has disbanded. Mrs. Gertrude Evans entertained all of the Sunday School children at her home Tuesday afternoon from four to six. Mr. Geo. Sheldon of Davenport is working for the Wadley Co. Mrs. G. D. Evans will not be the correspondent after this issue, she will be succeeded by Mable Green. Mr. Leonard Lewis is making a name for himself in the musiest world that all his friends may feel proud of, he has written several pieces of music and they have been accepted by a Chicago firm. Mrs. Ruth Matthews and Mrs. Jessie Epps attended the circus Monday. Mrs. Ahn Green has been on the sick list. Mr. Isaac Jones is still somewhat indisposed from the effect of the cut over his eye. There were several strange colored people in our city Monday attending the circus. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES Mrs. W. H. Lavel returned last week from a visit in Muscatine where she re-reports a delightful visit. Miss Mabice Price is at home again after a few weeks visit with her sister Mrs. A. Gray of Waterloo. The Sunday School highly appreciated the visit from the district superintendent, Miss Bartlett of Mt. Fleasant. Visitors from Iowa City were in the Rapids Sunday, among them being Mrs. Moor and daughter, who were guests at the home of Mrs. M. F. Lowery. The children of the Sunday School will render the following program Thursday evening, Sept. 8. Broom drill, eight little girls; recitation, Elenor Lavell; recitation, Andrew Morgan; solo, Idah Johnson; recitation, Carl Marti; recitation, Logan Marshall; dawn, Fern and Ivy Martin; recitation, Ulila Forester; recitation, Harry and Lenard Lavell; instrumental selection, Fanny Perkins; recitation, Ulysses Clark; hoop drill. Admission 25 cents including lunch. SIOUX CITY ITEMS Sunday Sept. 4 will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. e. church and Rev. Jolynk of Yankton, S. D., is expected to be present to assist in the work. Mrs. Ophelia Darr who has been visit'ing her relatives in Missouri is in our city for a few days visit with relatives and friends, she and Mrs. Darr will leave in a few weeks for Colorado for the benefit of her health. We have in our city lying at the St. Joseph hospital a young man, name unknown, who while beating his way on the train, fell and erased his leg so badly (Continued on page 4, column 1). OBS MOINES, IOWA Are you following on the map the Japanese maneuvers? It beats chess. None of the millionaires who want to die poor has developed a hobby for living that way. The czar is reported to be holding his own. But the nurse does not permit him to do it long. O. J. de Jong van Beek on Donk is not a trunk falling down stairs, but the governor of Curacao. Anything Mullian Russell says about marriage and divorce will be regarded as expert evidence. Whatever else he may do, Mr. Kipling will certainly never make a hit as a writer of campaign songs. It must be inconvenient to have so many jewels that you can forget what became of $200,000 worth of them. The stork will *ow* have time to devote a little attention to the queen of Italy and young Queen Wilhelmina. Tobacco is now said to make the hair come out. In the form of cigarettes it is liable to do almost any old thing. In Paris the women have taken to Panama hats. "Straws" evidently continue to show which way the wind blows. Mike Obuchowski has been put in jail at Pittsburgh for highway robbery. He probably used his name to disable his victims. A Chicago man named Love has been ordered to pay his wife $50,000 alimony. But perhaps he loves money less than liberty. A Washington man advertises what he calls "bottled sunshine," but bottled moonshine will continue to hold its own in Kentucky. The Governor of Louisiana has eighty colonels on his staff. The consumption of mint over there must be something tremendous. A fellow in Massachusetts has been discovered who wears a tin shirt. Must be next to impossible for a girl to touch that man's heart. Count Kwamura is known in history, the "father of the Japanese navy." It might be said, also, that Commodore Perry is its grandfather. A Minnesota man has invented an automobile that is propelled by the wind. Eye-witnesses report that it goes—when the wind is right. It has been definitely decided that no one can collect the insurance on a man who has been hanged. It all depends on your standing in society. One of the most noted horse fanciers in the country has just been captured at Manchester, N. H. He is said to have stolen over 100 of them. "Always wash your hands after hand- ling money," counsels a health au- thority. Ah, yes—and if the stain still seems to linger, hand some of it back. The Philadelphia police recently "pinched" ninety-four citizens in a poolroom raid. Have to pinch a true Philadelphia to satisfy him he is really awake. The Japanese private soldier recei- ves 70 cents a month. A poor math- matician can figure the value of a good quality of patriotism to a country on this basis. The meaning of the term Lhasa, the chief city of Thibet, is "God's ground." This, however, does not deter the British from the effort to make it theirs. The Dowager Empress of China is reducing her household expenses. Many a professional man in this country would be glad to have her tell him how she is doing it. Somebody has discovered that the Flemish word for automobile is paardeldooszonderspoorgetroelrijluitg. By any other name it would smell just as strongly of gasoline. Don't be alarmed. The man who accosts you without introduction or apparent excuse and begins talking wildly is not an escaped lunatic. He is canvassing for a straw vote. When his wife has gone to a summer resort, the husband, left alone in the midst of his housekeeping incapacity, ceases to indulge in that cynical inquiry of "Why did I ever marry?" Are we to understand from Henry Labourcheer's new idea that titles should be conferred only to those who are worthy of them by reason their big bank accounts that "Laby" is at last willing to accept a title for himself? President Eliot's suggestion that education should not cease with youth, but should be prolonged into adult life, is worthy of general attention. Doubless President Eliot himself, although he knows so much, still learns something every day. A floating paragraph asserts that a sign of politeness in Tibbet on meeting a person is to hold up the clenched hand and stick out the tongue. That man is Tibbet, but any such demonstration in this town would precipitate something very like a riot. A Connecticut man filled a lady at the sitar the other day. She seemed to be much out, but may comfort herself with the thought that he has saved her the trouble and expense of getting a divorce later. DYNAMITERS ARE FRIGHTENED AWAY REPARATIONS COMPLETED A telephone message Tuesday morning soon dispatched Swender's bloodhounds to the scene and the report has it that some startling disclosures from the dynamiters had used gopher peepers to keep the dogs from getting the scent, but this was of no avail. It is definitely known that the gang is of local talent and if anything more horrific happens, the carvers there will be something doing. SOULE PLEADS GUILTY. iowa Falls Embezzler Admits Charges Against Him. Eldora, Aug. 30—Entering a plea of guilt to charges of larceny by embezzlement and making false entries on the books of the Home Savings bank of Iowa Falls, Edward O. Soule of Iowa Falls was sentenced by Judge B. H. McCormick in months' imprisonment in Anamosa pentenitary. He will also have to pay all of the costs of prosecution. Soule was charged with the larceny and embezzlement of over $50,000 and growing out of the embezzlement several civil suits were settled by Judge Evans. Judge Evans gave as his reasons for making the sentence light that the Home Savings bank had made a request that as much lenency be shown by the court as possible. Soule took his sentence very calmly. His appeal bond was fixed at $50,000. He pressed here at what appears to be the very easy sentence. The Soule case is one of the most important which has developed in Iowa in years. The amount of the embezzlement and the unconcern of the embezzler when arrested have to give it an unusual character. For several months Soule has been the center of interest in Hardin county. At one time the rumor was rife that he had jumped his bond and was not going to return to jail. Other suspicious persons have hinted he would never be punished by the courts. He is reportedly guilty position that he would plead guilty and throw himself upon the mercy of the court. DANA LEAVES HOSPITAL. Fairfield, Iowa, Man is Pronounced Borrowed New York, Aug. 21.—Samuel L. Dana of Fairfield, Iowa, who was discharged from the hospital yesterday, went to Central Park this afternoon and for a long time stood brooding over the spot in the clump of bushes where he was found five weeks ago, lying unconscious from a bullet wound which he says he does not know how he received. He searched through a little path of brush to one side as if looking for something, but whether it was the revolver he was searching for could not be learned. He found nothing. He hit to the park he called at the Yorkville court and had the date of his hearing on the charge of attempted suicide changed from September 15 to September 1. Then he went to his rooms in the Y. M. C. A. building and held a sort of a reception in the corridor. Well, he said is a trifle hard and refused to discuss his future plans. IOWA SWEPT BY STORM. Reports of Damage Come From Many Points. Iowa City, Sept. 2—A terrific wind storm blow down Barn—B and Bailey's tents last night just before the performance. The property tent caught fire and there was considerable damage to poles and canvas. Coon Rapids, Sept. 2—F. G. Minnion, a well known farmer and stock ranch, two miles southwest of this place, was struck and killed by lightning last night. Marshalltown, Sept. 2—At 4:15 yesterday afternoon a wind and rain storm struck this city. The wind blew a gale and rain fell in torrents. Mason City, Sept. 2—A storm yesterday afternoon destroyed the farm house of Lou Huffman, five miles southwest of here. Cribs and outbuildings were blown down and trees stripped and corn prostrated. A small sized cyclone struck Sigourney at 6:30 last night and demolished several barns uprooted trees, tore down windmills, and did much other damage. Gave Twenty Scholarships: Des Moines, Sept. 1- Drakel until university has honored Judge C. C. Cole the dean of the law department, who recently celebrated his fortieth year as an instructor, by awarding twenty scholarships in the law department. They are for one year and were awarded one to each judicial district judge. They are for the literary attainments, physical development and athletic powers, genius of leadership and moral and religious character of the applicants. Robbery at Utc. Ute, Sept. 1,—Thieves entered a store at Ute and robbed the place of goods to the value of $550. All spinsters are single from choice they say HEAD BANKER BORT SUED. Still Another Chapter in the McCutcheon Case. Slous City, Sept. 1—Another chapter has been added to the extensive litigation in the United States court involving the loss of $100,000 of the Woodmen of the World as a deposit in the bank of E. H. McCutcheon & Co. of Holstein, Iowa, when the surties on the banking firm's indemnity bond of $200,000 aud. A. N. Bort of Beloit, Wash. banker for the attorney for $400,000 to manage the alleged wrongful detention of the bond. The claim is set up in an amendment to the answer of the bank's bondsmen, which was filed by E. H. Hubbard of Hubbard & Burgess, in connection with the clerk of the federal court. The bondsmen for the bank declare the bond held by Mr. Bort to indemnify the Woodmen for the loss of any deposit was never legally executed and decreed to Bort by the bondsmen, and the bondmen were bound thereby, and that the bond is wholly invalid. The bondsmen alleged they are the absolute owners of the bond and are entitled to its possession. They assert that the bondmen were bound by the sentiment and fraud in that it was stated to each of the defendants in order to procure their signatures that certain other names of responsible citizens were to be procured on the bond before it would become effectual. Those signatures were not procured. It is alleged the actual value of the bond is only $100,000, although its face value is $200,000. The court is asked to give a judgment in favor of the bondmen for the possession of the bond and for 100,000 damages for the alleged wrongful detention there of. The names of the bondmen who are demanding the return of the bond to them and damages are H. G. Murray and J. F. Kerns residing in ida county: S. B. Glimore, S. B. Conover, M. F. Dewell Edward Ferry, C. W. Sawyer, Angus Fritz, S. F. Kerns, M. M. White, Free Indorf, Christ Albers, Anton Grones Nick von Dochern, N. F. Drake, W. M. Fitzgerald, J. F. Kerns Walker, P. McGuire, J. C. Kranz Henry Wake and N. Buettner. A. N. Bort, head banker, and the Woodmen of the World, report their claim for the deposit of $100,000 loss by the closing of the bank, subsequent to the death of H. H. McCormick, another pleading filed in the United States court. This is the equity action in which the bondmen for the bank sued for the cancellation of the bond. It was filed soon after the original suit was in situated by the Woodmen to recover for its alleged loss of deposit. The Woodmen of the World answer submitting a gross complaint to the petition of the bondmen, denying that the bond was procured through any misrepresentation and denying that its delivery to Bort was contrary to any understanding or agreement with the bondmen. Mr. Bort and the Woodmen urged the equipment for $100,000 with accrued interest on the deposit in their cross complaint. SUES TOWN FOR $20,000. Second Trial of Famous Wheeler Case at Fort Dodge Fort Dodge, Sept. 2—A case which because of the condition from which it spring is one of the most sensation al of its kind was taken up in the district court here yesterday. The case is that of M. W. Wheeler vs. the city of Ft. Dodge, the plaintiff claiming damages to the extent of $20,000 for injuries sustained by him a year ago last fourth of July. The case is an out growth of fame from the case where he occurred here on the same date and in which Clara Rasmussen, an unfortunate performer under the management of the De Etta Amusement Co., while attempting to perform the hazardous slide for life as it is called, feel a sheer drop of one hundred feet from the top of the court house tower and was dashed to pieces on the pavement below. The girl was to slide down an inclined ramp to the floor of the court for the purpose, in a harness which fitted about her arms and shoulders and was attached at the top to a pulley which ran-upon the wire. Witnessed by a crowd of about ten thousand people she mounted to the top of the tower that fateful morning and fastening her rigging about her feet, she had not slid more than ten feet, however, when the rigging broke and with a cry of despair she shot through the air striking a cornice of the building which whirled her head over heels on the downward flight. Wheeler was struck by the accident when time walking up the street and just the moment the accident happened walked beneath the falling girl and was struck by her form. Miss Rasmusen was found to be already dead and it was thought that Wheeler was also, but she was still, however, brought up about riding in a car and was commenced. In a former trial it was decided against the plaintiff. He however, appealed the case and it is now before the court for the second time. The best legal talent of the city was on both sides and both parties to the case are fighting it to a standstill. "HOP-A'LE" IS BEER. twenty-five Benton County Dispersers be arrested. Iowa City, Sept. 1.—An analysis by Dr. Rockwood, the state university chemist, shows the Benton county "hop-ale" to contain five per cent of alcohol and is virtually beer. On the strength of the analysis Sherif Youel will arrest twenty-five proprietors of illicit saloons in Benton county. The county's radically against saloons are and have steadily refused to sign permits for the opening of saloons. Under the guise of temperance drinks various resorts have been dispensing stuff that the people claim is worse than beer. All of them will now closed. In Held by the Grand Jury. Iowa City, Aug. 31.—Frank Seerey was indicted yesterday at Tipton on a charge of murder in the first degree, and must remain in the Cedar county jail until court convicts. Ball was refused. Seerey killed Michael Mognaan at Walford last week, using a gun that he fractured his skull. It is believed that Sherif's plea will be self-defense. ST. PETERSBURG IN NERVOUS STATE its People Await Results of Struggle With Anxiety. IT IS A COMBAT TO THE DEATH Losses Must Reach 20,000 Daily—Opinion in Russian Capital Previews That Great Fight Now on Must Result in Crushing Defeat Liao Yang, Sept. 1.—The Russians have effected an advance along the railway to the southward. The Coo, Sept. 1.—It is reported here upon good authority that the Japanese have captured some Russian officers bound to Port Arthur with important papers. These officers left Mukden and attempted to into Port Arthur by junk. For some time past a Japanese torpedo boat has been at sea watching for the ship, and according to the尉 she overtook it and took the officers, the papers and the junk into Port Dalny. Tokio, Sept. 1.—The battle of Lio is progressing without appreciable result. Official Japanese dispatches tell late yesterday say that neither consultant has realized any visible results. St. Petersburg, Sept. 1.—With the knowledge that the Russian and Japanese armies about Liao Yang are locked in a death struggle, the tension in St. Petersburg tonight is strained for the most. It is believed that the Russian army has been the crushing defent of one side or the other. All reports so far are favorable to the Russians, though the suspension of all news for many hours has been exceedingly trying and has given rise to several rumors, somewhat temperate and uncorrupted. General Kuropatkin has taken particular precautions against any attempt to cut the railroad. While it is always possible that a small raiding party might slip through the Russian patrols or that hired Chinese bandits might cut the telegraph, it is a fair supposition, in the facts, that this has not been done." The highest military authorities here consider that the most critical stage of the battle has not yet been reached, and they believe that the fight may continue for some time before either side acknowledges defeat. This is an important consideration by which to interpret any immediate news. It is thought here that, in view of the numbers engaged, the desperateness of the assaults and the length of the line, about seven miles, the losses in the two days' fighting cannot fail men on each side. Both sides are using their nerve, realizing that the fortunes of war for a whole year are in the scale, and neither side is in the mood or the position to spare men in the effort to achieve a final victory. CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, JR. 21 That Cornellus Vanderbilt is to be made a member of the United States embassy at Berlin is the story that is going the rounds of the cottagers at Newport. The appointment of Mr. Vanderbilt, it is believed, would be very acceptable to Emperor William. The American millionaire and the German ruler are on a most intimate social footing, and the former's appointment as a member of the emperor's agency to make relations between the United States and Germany more cordial. Russia Was Going to Anyway Russia Was Going to Anyway. St. Petersburg, Aug. 26—The announcement that the Askold and Groovol came as no surprise here, since the responsible authorities decided a week ago, as stated in the Associated Press dispatches, to follow this course, tussia was only waiting for a definite agreement between China and Japan would insure the protection he ships against a repetition of the tyshtelihteni incident at Chefoo. After the flags of the Askold and Groovol had been hauled down their guns were dismantled. Say Japs Lost 10,000 Aug. 21. Che Foo, Aug. 26—Russian advises received here say that that Japanese assaults on Port Arthur on August 21 and 22 were repulsed with tremendous force to capture Fort No. 1 cost them 10,000 men, and that their attack on Fort Zeshan resulted in their losing 5,000 men killed or wounded. Port Alicia is said to be filled with wounded soldiers, and the prisoners here for service on the Lifelong peninsula. It is reported that the Japanese are obtaining provisions through the port of Woolwaih. When you feel like telling you S froubles, write them down—then burr the paper. Shut your eyes when you look the faults of a friend. MUKDEN LIADSVANG Liao-Yang, which is now seriously enforced by the Japanese armies, with the surrounding country, is shielded in the map. It is a walled town of probably 50,000 population, and is located on the Manchurian Railway, about forty miles south of Mukden. The road to Antung, on the Yalu, starts from Liao-Yang, and there are highways that make it the center of commerce of the surrounding areas of war mitigation. The Russians be compelled to abandon these supplies, their loss would be a severe blow to the czar's forces. CROSSING THE RIVER. Japanese Crossed the River Two Miles Above Liao-Yang. St. Petersburg, Sept. 2.—General Sakharoff in a dispatch to the general staff, dated yesterday, on Wednesday's fighting, says: "A portion of General Kuroki's has crossed to the right bank of Taitse river at Sankankawantu. "A division of infantry, with artillery and artillery, crossed far and covered the advance of another attachment. After fording the raising Japanese advanced towards the boundary, one of the other by way of the Yontai an. "There was fighting between the two armies all day long, stillly between 8 o'clock and midnight after which the fire slackened. "As on the previous day, a lightning ended with complete aid for us. The Russians maintain their positions, General Kondrawa detachment especially disting, dig itself. During the last foreword of the number of projectiles and ornament positions were searched, nine Japanese shrapnel. The Russians maintained a stubborn defensible whole day. Our troops all died were exposed to a hall of shrapn, but defended the positions in front of us, preparing for the assault wounded, the Japanese repeatedly at our positions. Some of our forced fortifications passed into the lands after a stubborn defense. Of course, however, each time recaptured by us at the point of the bayonet, we each bayonet engagement, all troops found time to dig pits in idris of our positions. These in some were completely filled with a pearse corps. The enemy's losses, have been enormous. Ours have been approximately IDR computed, but been approximately RR, considerable number of Japanese. Nor fell into our hands." "The night passively. Up to 6 o'clock this morning there has been no movement on Appalachia. "General Kurterman constructing a pontoon bridge in crossing the Taltse river." 3,000 M BK OUT. Effort to Spread Baker's Strike is Part successful. Chicago, Sel. The efforts of President Doul Doul of the butchers' union to spread strike against the packers through 56 trades that are in any way in accord with the packing house in Illinois only partially successfulychic. The first is an act in calling out the men emploras the independent packers anherd stock handlers who were still against the original strike was made. The number of men who quit worked any in response to the apparent President Donnelly was abol. It was announced by President Donnelly that he had made arrangements to give face of the switchmen on the board. Doing business in the stock xfile in that in a short time the panel — and it impossible their product — the switch! forever, have refused to strike! Attic tour meeting last night, which is attached jointly by members of switchmen's union and memt 1212. A brotherhood of Railwaymen is the same of both organizations would work. The members of switchmen's union declare the bye lead to strike, but hose swa who are members of the Tremont Railroad his office. When this was made kath at the members of the switchmen, they declared that a switchman their part would be use in their work out at the same time, the P. descended their action deprivation of a strike. Corrected Crew Drowns. Baugl, Aug. 31. — A boat con- tains captain and sixteen mem- crew who had left and stormer Baron Innerdale, as ashore at the Kuria Muria the southeast coast of coastal France, are drowned with the exe- ceptee boy, who was saved by the Baron Innerdale sailed rachu, British India, July 27, Lutting Kingdom and the con- BATTLE RAGES AT LIAO YANG Persistent Attempts to Turn the Russian Flank Are Unsuccessful. TITANIC STRUGGLE IS ON Artillery Fire Only Ceased Late in the Evening—Japanese Attack With Desperation and Are Rolled Back Time and Again. St. Petersburg, Aug. 31.—A dispatch from Mukden of yesterday's date says that in the stubbornly fought battle which has been in progress near Liao Yang since yesterday morning all attempts of the Russian flank have been repulsed. It is said at Mukden that the Japanese lost over ten guns, but details have not been received there. Berlin, Aug. 31—Special dispatches from St. Petersburg report that the entire Fifth Siberian army corps arrived in the war zone. The dispatches came on the trans-Siberian railway has been still further improved. London, Aug. 31—A dispatch from Liao Yang to a news agency, dated August 30, says: "The artillery fire only ceased at 8 o'clock this evening. The casualties have not yet been ascertained." "The Third Russian corps repulsed a hot Japanese assault, the Japanese being backed by bayonet charges, first by the Twenty-third and GOLDEN HILL ICE FORT MAIN POLLAR HILL ETEN FORT ICE FORT MAIN Inner Fort Taken by Japa. Etse, 142 feet above the sea level, is one of the western line of the inner forts. It commands the town, one and one-half miles below, and the Tiger's Tall batteries, but is itself under the guns of Golden hill, 195 feet high, and the guns on the heights northeast of the town, which are 655 feet high. then by the Twenty-fourth regiments, which received and repulsed the enemy no less than six times. "Two Japanese companies which succeeded in occupying a Russian position were mistaken for Russians and annihilated by Japanese artillery fire. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the Japanese concentrated their fire on a Russian southern detachment and also tried to outflank the detachment from the right under the protection of the batteries. "One company after another was noticed running swiftly to the westward in an attempt to outflank the positions, but a Russian regiment and a French officer ordered to advance and succeeded in forcing the enemy to retreat in disorder, evacuating positions they previously had raised. "There has been an immense expenditure of ammunition throughout the day, especially on the southern front against the Russian Third corps is believed that the Russian losses not been very heavy, except to the regiments which sustained bayonet attacks. All the men serving one Russian gun accept one were killed by brawned survivor, who was badly wounded herobically brought his gun to head quarters and then even refused to quit his sice until the general ordered him into the hospital. "A more energetic attack is expected tomorrow." "It seems that General Kuroki's force did not participate in today's engagement." Ethel Harrymore is responsible for the following story illustrating Monton Lackaye's sardonic wit: "Day Day Lackaye she had made a dramatization of Hugo's 'Lee Mansies, and somebody said he'd never manage to pronounce it.' Produces it!" Lackaye "why, you'll never get a New York manager to pronounce it." The late Miss Julia Moore (of John Moore's notice), like many old people, extremely proud and hardworking and hardworking showing it. When she was asked a friend if she was going to see the king's coronation, she answered: "No I have been out of London for the care of coronations, and care to it, and I won't." What exaltation one must feel at being able to say a thing like that! The Bs had given an impermissible maid notice, and in consequence were obliged to assume the duties that the pointedly neglected. On the last day of Katie's stay, as one of the ladies of the family was hastening to an appointment at the front door, she arrested by an explosive whisper from the rear of the hall, where the irresistible ex-mad, Katie, in most pliqueesque dishabille, was established "Mrs. B. if that any one for me, say 'I'm out.'" A young graduate in law, who had had some experience in New York City, wrote to a prominent practitioner in Arkansas to inquire what chance there was in that section for such a one as he described himself to be. He said: "I am a Republican in politics, and an honest young lawyer. The reply that came ensured encouragement from the publican the game laws here will protect you, and if you are an honest lawyer you will have no competition." The late Paul Joseph Blanc, the French artist, studied in Rome in his youth, and he was noted in those days for his students' cafe one evening in Rome, and a young German who sat near him said: "It is easy to see, sir, that you see Blanc, frowning. "Because you eat so much bread." Blanc did not like this. He retorted: "It is easy to see that you are a German. "Why?" And the other: "Because" said Blanc, "you eat so much of everything." "In Moscow," said Nathan Haskell Dole, translator of Tolstoy, "I saw a little child crying miserably one afternoon. 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DEFIANCE STARCH is the best and cheapest. then Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. JAPS ADVANCING TO THE ATTACK Are Concentrated in Strong Lines Near the City—Russian Casualties in Fighting of August 25 and 28 Number 3,000, Including a General Liao Yang, Aug. 29.—Under exceedingly rapid, fierce and murderous fire and bayonet charges the Russians have been forced in Liao Yang, abandoning Anshanshan to the south, forced to face heavy cannon to the northeast and compelled to hasten into a fierce artillery duel almost at the south gates of Liao Yang. So rapid and energetic are the onslaughts of the Japanese, and so dangerous are the flanking movements, that the Russians have to step lively to the north, avoid allusion of defeat. The Russians are dazed by the rapidity of the Japanese attacks. Liao Yang, Aug. 30.—The Japanese artillery resumed the battle at 6 o'clock yesterday morning, the point of pressure again being the Russian south front. The Japanese infantry is now advancing to attack, the regiments deployed in open order. Harbin, Manchuria, Aug. 30.—The Russian losses in the fighting of August 25 and August 26, east and south of Liao Yang, were 3,000 killed or wounded. The great majority of the casualties were sustained at Amping. The withdrawals of the Russians from their front at Anshanshan and from their front at Liaoyang simultaneously for strategic reasons. Liao Yang, Aug. 30.—The Russians lost three hundred in killed or wounded during the retreat from Anshanshan, the Japanese making a breakthrough and overtaking the Russians at daylight. General Routtkovsky was killed by the explosion of a shell. Shanghai, Aug. 30.—The Russian torpedo boat destroyer Grozovov has deployed and the cruiser Askold will disarm soon. Liao Yang, Aug. 30—The Russian army has effected its retirement, with transport and artillery, on Liac Yang and is now in possession awaiting the advancing Japanese. The progress of the latter has been rapid ZUKDEN GRAH KUROKI GRAH KUROKI DONNAH MORR DONNAH MORR SUPPORT ARTHUR Map of Railroad Line from Mukden to Port Arthur. Map of Railroad Line from Mukden to Port Arthur. Showing distances Gen. Kuropatin will be compelled to march in order to relieve Port Arthur in case he wins victory over Japanese army opposing him. On the map Russian forces are shown by unshaded rectangular figures. The Japanese positions are indicated by black rectangular figures and determined, sparing of no sacrifice. In the attack on the Siaolidsey position, one Japanese battalion lost all its officers. The retirement of the Russian army in our corps yesterday moving across the plain, while the artillery and troops in the rear held off the Japanese afforded a magnificent pectacle. All along the extended lines there was an incessant roar ofatteries, the Russians working their arms with great coolness and not retiring until transport crossed in General Routkovsky was mong the killed. St. Petersburg, Aug. 31.—The great battle of Lao Yang, which began early Tuesday morning, raged throughout the day with increasing intensity, with details beyond the two brief telegrams given out in the afternoon have been received by the war office. Every confidence is expressed in General Kuropatkin's ability to meet the Japanese assault on ground artillery, awaiting further news of the progress of the fight. The Japanese forces engaged in this battle can only be estimated here, but they are believed to number 200,000 men. It is known to have six army corps, besides 147 squadrons of cavalry in which great confidence is reposed, bringing up the Russian tal to about the same number that the Japanese have. How the armies compare to the enemy to the extent that it is not entirely known, though through out the war the Japanese have shown great preference for this arm and great skill in its use. The man who poses as a walking cyclopanda is sometimes compiled HAVE BEEN OUTFLANKED *Killful Generalship Wins Over Bulldog Tenacity—Supposed That Japan Have Siezdz Railroad Line to Mukden and Are in Russian Rear.* Mukden, Sept. 2.—The train service between Mukden and Liao Yang is interrupted. The roads are impassable. Tokio, Sept. 2.—The Japanese left began pressing the Japanese toward Tatzho at dawn this (Friday) morning. The Japanese right is engaged in the neighborhood of Helingital. The Japanese casualties since August 29 are officially estimated at 10,000. St. Petersburg, Sept. 2.—General Kuropatkin has withdrawn his whole army to the right bank of the Tal Tse river to meet General Kuroki's flanking movement. Tokio, Sept. 2.—A Russian steamer engaged in clearing the channel at Port Arthur struck a mine and was destroyed last Wednesday. London, Sept. 2.—This morning's press release upon the Associated Press' dispatch from Mukden saying that the train service between Mukden and Liao Yang is interrupted and that the roads are impassable, as the most important news from the scene of hostilities in the far east, including of it—that the Japanese have seized the railway between Liao Yan, Mukden. Correspondents of the Daily Chronicle and the Daily Mail assert that the Japanese occupied Liao Yang Tung. There is no official confirmation of these statements, but the latest official dispatches o the Japanese legation here report the capture of the heights southwest of Liao Yang at dawn on Thursday. This dispatch says the enemy to the south of Liao Yang immediately commenced to retreat. Our armies are now pursuing him." RUSSIANS TAKE ANOTHER VIEW Say Kuropatkin is in Stronger Position Than Ever. St. Petersburg, Sept. 2.—The news of the evacuation of Liao Yang and the withdrawal of the Russian army to the right bank of the Tai Tse river reached only a small section of the people of St. Petersburg at a late hour and caused intense excitement and disappointment. The majority of the inhabitants retired to rest, believing that Russians arms had again been successful and that the Japanese attacks had been repelled. Ugly suspicions, however, had been conceived in the day owing to the absence of 37 Russian troops leading to the belief that the communications had been cut by Gonorr' Kurouk. The following statement was obtained by the Associated Press from the war office at 10 o'clock Thursday: General Kurouk's army crossed force to the right bank of the Tai Tse river, and it therefore became necessary for the Russians to be in a position to repel a blow in this direction. "In view of this development in the operations, General Kuropatkin decided to abandon his positions on the left bank and to concentrate his whole force on either side of the river. This position is much more difficult in character and size. The great issue will be finally decided there. "By withdrawing to this position the Russian army avoids the danger of being divided by the river and enjoys the advantage of compactness. General Kuropatkin moves, therefore, to carry out a retreat, but rather as the carrying out of a well defined plan. "The withdrawal of the Russians to the right bank involved the abandonment of Liao Yang, which is situated on the left bank. The Japanese took advantage of this to occupy the city, and to take it over, still before them unless General Kuropatkin decides at the last hour to again fall back to the northward. It is more likely, however, that he will decide to fight to a finish. The cards are all in his favor. "It is believed now that he has the Japanese divided by the river, thus effectually turning the tables upon his "The determined pursuit by the Japanese of the Russian outposts when General Kurapatkin gave the first order to withdraw was probably due to their anxiety to keep the Russians south of Liao Yang until General Kurakki should be able to strike from the northeast. General Kurapatkin, however, saw the trap and cleverly avoided. Up to the hour of filing this dispatch, the war office has not given out the details of the fighting of September 1, but it is believed that this fighting exceeded in fierceness that of any previous day. Girls Can't Flirt By Wire. Cincinnati, Ohio, Sept. 2.—Firing by telephone is a capital offense in the local telephone exchanges and fifty operators have been figuratively decapitated for their subscribers over. The Telephone company, in addition to discharging the fifty girls has issued stringent rules that forbid the new operators, as well as the old employees who survived the beheading order, to say even "how do you do?" to their "best beaux." Yellow: Fever Breaks Out. Austin, Tex. Aug. 23.—The state health department was yesterday notified of the breaking out of yellow fever in the government military post at Brownsville, Tex. One death was reported last night and several cases are reported to be in existence there. State Health Officer Tabor has left COULDN'T LIFT TEN POUNDS. Doan's Kidney Pills Brought Strength and Health to the Sufferer, Making Him Feel Twenty-41 Years Younger. J. B. Cortez farmer and lumberman, of Deppe, N. C. says: "I unuffered for yea. with my back it was so bad that I could no walk any distance nor even ride in easy J. B. Corton in armor and lumberman, of Duppe, N. 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This accounts for the press on Facebook, with skipping Each one, male or female, required to be skipped a skipping, and they indulge in the pastime, to the music of a piano, a harp and violin. Eagles have been known to fly to a height of six thousand feet, and stor.s and buzzards at two thousand feet. A lark will rise to the same height, and buzzards at two thousand feet; however, birds do not fly at a greater height than one thousand feet. brings a simple change of diet brings back health and happiness the story is brief I told. A lady of Epringfield, Ill., says: "After being afflicted for years with nervousness and heart trouble, I received a shock four years ago that left me in such a condition that my life was despaired. I could get no relief from doctors nor from the numberless heart and nerve medicines I tried because I didn't know that the coffee was daily and more than the Dr. could put me ahead. "Finally at the request of a friend I left off coffee and began the use of Postum and against my convictions I gradually improved in health until for the past 6 or 8 months I have been entirely free from nervousness and those terrible sinking, weakening spells of heart trouble. "My troubles all came from the use of Postum, which I drank drunk from childhood when it quit coffee and they disappeared when I quit coffee and took up the use of Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Many people marvel at the effects of leaving marvel of coffee and drinking Postum but there is nothing marvelous about it—only common sense. Coffee is a destroyer—Postum is a rebuilder. That's the reason. Look in each pig, for the famous little book, "The Read to Wellyville." Careful Education in All Branches Accorded Them. Austrian girls are often taught in school until they are 35 years old. They are not during this time kept entirely out of society, but are dressed with the greatest simplicity, never wearing a silk gown until they have left school and attended their first班. On leaving the schoolroom they have one or two years' training in the kitchen and pantry, either by some member of their own family or under a trained cook in another's house. Though they may never be required to cook for themselves, they know exactly how everything should be done, and long before they set up housekeeping on their own account are competent. They make most affectionate wives and mothers, says Woman's Life. An Austrian lady is said to be as accomplished and learned as is *English* governess, as good a cook and housekeeper as a German, as bright and witty in society as a Parisian, and as handsome as an American. In Vienna are found some of the most beautiful women in Europe. Austrian girls are brought up in habits of industry, and are rarely seen without some kind of work in hand. They are famous for their great piles of linen, a certain number of yards of which are every year grown and worn, and laid aside for her marriage portion. The grandmothers spend much of their time in knitting for their grand children, not only supplying their present need, but laying by dozent of stockings of every kind for the young girl's trousseau. Some of these woven ones. stockings are as fine as the finest Broke the Spell. A small group of men and women stood before Michael Angelo's famous statue of Moses, in the Church of San Pietro in Vincol at Rome. There was not an artist among the number, yet as they gazed on the wonderful masterpiece which represents Moses as on the point of springing heat in indignation at the idolatry of the Jews all were silent in admiration. A newcomer joined the group, a little, thin man with the spiritual expression of one who has prayed and fasted much. The clerical cut of his clothes proclaimed his calling. Making his way to the front of the group, he gazed for a moment, then turning to the man at his side, he announced in a shrill, childish voice: "Moses could have liked John L. Sullivan any day. Look at them arms—eh" The little crowd had silently left. The spell had been broken—Philadelphia Press. Wanted Hia Presents Back. Recorder Pickersgill, at Perth Amboy, N. J., was asked to settle a novel case, in which Andrew Lichask was arrested on complaint of Miss Julia Platt, who charged him with annoying her on the streets. She declared that every time they met Andrew persisted in stopping her and speaking to her, and she wanted the practice stopped. Andrew explained to the recorder that he and Julia were once lovers, and that while he was courting he made her a present of half a book of trading stamps. Recently Julia rejected him, and their engagement was broken. Andrew thought that as he should he would have the stamps back. Julia admitted having received them, but declared she could not return them as she had exchanged them for a beautiful plush chair. On Andrew promising not to speak to Julia again the recorder let him go. The Market Price of Titles. A dealer in foreign titles and deca- tions, in response to an inquisitive inquirer, gives the price of the com- modities he offers. The title of count coses, 30,000 francs; viscount, 25,000; Laron, 15,000. These are Spanish. "Chevalier" is naturally much less expensive, the highest order being for sale at 8,000 francs. The red, black and white rosette of the Red Cross, given for aid to the wounded on land and sea, can actually be purchased for 1,500 francs; no further qualification being necessary than the payment of this sum. One milieu suffices the intermediary to cure this decoration to the candidate who desires it. The higher titles necessate a delay of five or six months. Half the purchase money has to be sent to the dealer in titles on application. A Chronological Impression. January's made for work on February, comes 'round to give de folks a chance to show what day kin do. Dear August, give me the kinkgivin' day a scatterer in the year. Dear August, give me the 'cause de skay is bright an 'clear. Most every month dat comes along some Exceptin' you dat comes along some Dat's Augus'. Den de world moves kind o' slow. It gives me from de dawn until de shadows fall. It gives me de 'thermometer a second it jes sipes in between de fireworks an' de reed bird time. It gives me de noddin' like de branches of de trees de whah de clover is invitin' of de bees. When folks divided up de year, reckon Dey had mo' sunshine dan de really needed to do. Dey found some extra time dat somehow didn't fit in pat. So do rollt it up together an' made Augus out of an'. — Washington Star. Women as Dress Judges. It would almost seem as though a new profession for women were making its way to the front—that of dress experts to puzzled county court judges. Judge Edge, at his wits' end at Clerkenwell, yesterday, to decide a dispute about the fit of a dress, bethought him of a colleague who had created the precedent of calling in a disinterested lady to decide the point, and, following it, gave judgment in accordance with the expert's advice. "If I get many of these cases," said Judge Edge, pathetically, "I shall either have to learn dressmaking or have a lady expert attached to the court." London Express 900 DROPS Vegetable Preparation for As- similating the Food and Begin- ting the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerful- ness and Rest, Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Ripens of Old Dr. SAMUEL PATCHER Pumpkin Seed Lemonade Lemonade Salad Mint Seed Mint Tea Mint Tea Salad Mint Tea Salad Mint Tea Salad A perfect Remedy for Constipa- tion, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverish- ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Far Simile Signature of Charles H. Hitchter. NEW YORK. 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All he need do is to cause trying to write on both sides of a question in the same article."—New York Weekly. A swimming glove, made of rubber, has been invented by a German. Instead of keeping the fingers closed when giving the stroke away from the head, the swimmer will spread them out, and the intervening web will aid him in making a more powerful stroke. It is claimed for Senora Maria Vieto of Madrid, that she is the oldest woman in the world. She has lived in countries, having been born in 1781. She is therefore, one hundred and twenty-three years of age. Twice has she been married, and has had ninetheen children, all of whom she survives. The Martin Eye Remedy Co. Chicago, send Home Eye Book填. Write them about your eyes When the bunko man builds an air castle he uses sand and gold bricks. Mrs. Windows' Soothing Syrup. For Familias, please call course code 262. Be a bottle. It is up to a man to pay his rent or get a move on him. 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Address all communications for these columns to the department address, Mrs. Helena Downey, President of the Iowa State Federation, 711 Bashaw street, Ocumwa, Iowa. The summer is waning and soon it will be time for the women of our Federation to buckle on their armor and prepare to battle for right. We are formed for action, not for words and our next convention must find us in the field well on the way to accom- pish some of the tasks which formed the basis of the reasons for organization. After the long rest of summer, we shall come together with renewed zeal, ready to clasp hands not only in getting but in effort. Now, then, the coming season is sure to be another step onward. Let us make it the wiser, most helpful year of the club movement. Let us believe there is much more of good than of evil in every human being; and let us help every one with whom we come in contact to bring fourth the good. Let us remember that evil is but ignorance and that to "know all is to forgive all;" and let us think of this every time we are inclined to condemn a woman. The Iowa Federation has adopted the BYSTANDER as its official organ and we have been granted space once a month; now let every club send in interesting items for publication each month. We hope each club will place a standing card in the BRYTANDEB with the regular day of meeting and name and address of officers. This will show at a glance to a visiting club woman, what club hospitalities may be open for her, on presentation of her own visiting card. The editor will be pleased to receive calendars, year books, or other information from Federated clubs. Mrs. McNeal of Mt. Pleasant passed through Albis en route to Buxton, Mon day. Mrs. Henrietta Underwood has been visiting the past week in Des Moines. Mrs. Delta Martio entertained M s. G. A. Davis, Miss Bessie Davis and Monroe Davis at dinner Sunday. Mr. Wallace Davis and Flem Brown were in Ottawa Monday. Albia young people gave a dance at King's Opera house Saturday night, music by Hocking band. Mr. Elizie Martin, Artbur Ester, Will Bennings came in from Lovilla Saturday. Mr. Will Bening, Sr., has signed a contract which will net him and his employers close on to $1,500 doing building and plaster work at Hamilton this fall and next spring. FORT MADISON NOTES. Miss Jessie Anderson who has been ill for several days is able to be out again. Mrs. Alexander of Jacksonville is visiting at the home of her brother, Mr. Robert Hgginbothan. Mendames Ida Smith and Nellie Murphy spent Sunday in Burlington visiting relatives and friends. Miss Rita Lewis of Keokuk after a pleasant visit in the city returned home Tuesday. Miss Benish Block of Hirksville, Mo., who has been visiting at the home of her aunt, Mrs. Henderson returned home Monday. Mrs. Louise White and daughter. Eva departed for Kansas City, Mo., where they will make their future home. Miss Merle Bassfield is on the sick list. J. L. Thompson was in the city on business Saturday. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. (Continued from page 1 that it was necessary to take it off. A sad case indeed, not any money or any friend, a place where charity can play its part remember he was somebody's boy. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Young have moved in from McCook Lake where they have been spending several weeks fishing. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watkins on Aug. 27, a fine, big girl baby. Baby and mother are doing nicely. Mr. Phillip D. Brown has been ill the past week but is on the mend at this writing. Mrs. Cora Noms left for Canton, S. D., Monday to visit her mother, Mrs. Webb, from there she will go to Sioux Fells, S. D., for a short visit before returning home. Miss Alice Potter of Atichon, Kans., who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. M. Thompson, returned home Tuesday, she carries with her thoughts of a pleasant time. Mrs. Charlott Iee is ill at her home on Jackson street, she just returned from Yankton, N. D, where she buried her mother. Mr. Albert Martin returned home last Monday at Fargo, N. D, from where he was summoned to be at the bedside of his aged mother, Mrs. Sarah Martin who is very feeble on account of her age. Mrs. Wm. Young planned a very pleasant surprise on her husband last Fridday evening, it being his thirtieth birthday. Only a few friends were invited, and a jolly time was reported. SUPERIOR, WIS., BUDETARIAN. We did not get the BYSTANDER for the past two weeks and you may imagine how longsoms we were without it. Mr. Carey is expected in the city on the 1st of September from St. Paul where he has been all summer. Mrs. E. W. Lindsay of St. Paul was the honored guest of a delightful afternoon reception Thursday, given by Mrs. Glen H. Wade whom she was visiting SIGHTS OF THE WORLD'S FAJE. (Continued from last week.) The palace of education was very fine, comprising the educational progress of this country and others. The Philippines village with its walled city was very attractive, over 2000 were camped there. The Indian wigwam with her educated Indians from our schools was interesting, also the South African Boers tent. All of the 19 foreign countries buildings and exhibits were superior in art and beauty to those of America. Their statuses, painting, sculpturing and art was superior to ours. The amusement section which is known as the pike, is very enticing and fascinating, for the shows that telegraph description, many good ones and e l. e s r e f s u n t e e TRANSPORTATION BUILDING. THE BENGAL MUSEUM LIBERAL ARTS BUILDING. some fakes, the beat was Hagenbeck's Animal show, the Creation, Jerusalem, New York to North Pole, Battle Abbey, Galveston Flood, the cliff dwellers, Torylean Alps, Prof. Kay's educated horse, the greatest phenomenal of this age, this horse was educated and owned by a colored man. The scenic railway and numerous other plays are worth your time to see. The Floral clock, largest in the world, the largest bird cage and the largest piano in festival hall is all attractive. The grand basin with the cascades and colonade of states lit up after night is the grandest sight ever baked in the way of illuminations, it is superb and grand beyond description, millions of electric lights are used. The house was fragrant with sweet pass and pretty flowers ornamented the loom tables. Graphophone music was dispersed throughout the afternoon. The hostess was assisted by Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Jesse Pope of Duluth and Beatrice Wade. The hours were from 2 to 5 and about 25 ladies of Duluth and Superior called. Those present from abroad were Miss Lottie Adama of Fargo, N. D., and Mrs Chas. Martin, Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. A. Schooley was called to Minneapolis Fridap by the illness of her mother. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Willis entertains at a six o'clock dinner Friday in honor of Mrs. Lindey. Coveres were laid for six. Mr. and Mrs. Saunders of the country club entertained at a launching party Friday in hodor of Mrs. Lindey, others on board were Rev. Wm. Johnson of Winnepeg. They went 10 miles up the St. Louis river. The social given lt the A. M. E. church on the 23 was a success. Rav. Wade will give his farewell entertainment Sept. 5 at the church. Mrs. E. W. Lindsey left for her home in St. Paul Friday night after a pleasant visit with her old time friends and girl chum, Mrs. Geo. Wade. She was royally entertained by the Duluth and Superior Smart Set so much so that she wants to come again. EVERYBODY KNOW5THAT MUNGER'S LAUN DIY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH 94 Branch Office 604 MULEERRY St. PHONE 579. WHEN IN CHICAGO ...STOP AT THE... New Northern Baths Hotel and Baths Combined. For Gentlemen exclusively (Operating entire building of 60 stories) Traveling men are assured every comfort and attention. The most complete and attractive establishment of its kind in the United States. Unrivaled accommodations A Bed One Night at this price—which is a hotel in a Turkish hotel—and a Turkish Bath thrown in. Baths—Turkish, Russian, Shower, Needle and Plunge—the most sumptuous rooms. Restaurant—On the European plan. A good chef and moderate rates. NEW NORTHERN BATHS & HOTEL 14 Quincy St., CHICAGO. Subscribe for the Mystander. Not is the time to go to St. Louis in the fair is at its best. Take your family as it is worth more than a years schooling to any young boy or girl over 10 years old. It is twice as great as was the Columbian Exposition, and cost three times as much. Send for map of the grounda. The Wabash has three fast trains daily, and you should ask to have your tickets read Wabash. All Wabash trains stop at the main gate. For other information write: S. W. Flint, P. & T. A. Des Moines, Iowa. Expert Millions of Rabbits. Twenty million rabbits were exported from Victoria, Australia, last year. THE STREET CAFE THE EXHIBITION OF THE NEW YORK MUSEUM National Republican Ticket For President THEODORE BOOSEVELT New York For Vice President CHARLES N. FAIRBANKS Indiana. Republican State Ticket 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. For Railroad Commissioner C. K. KETCHUM Marshalltown County Ticket For Auditor LEW BURNETT For Recorder MRS. FRANK DODSON For Clerk of Courts B. F. 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D. 1901, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot five (5) in block fourteen (14) of Whites Riverview addition, now located in part of the city of Des Moines and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1900 to E. J. Boynton; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. E. M. Parker, Owner and holder of said certificate. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF BEDEMPTION. To G. E. Green, being the party in whose name th property hereinafter described is taxed. You and Each of You are Hereby Notified: That on the Third day of December, A. D. 1901, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot two (2) block eighteen (18) of Whitles Riverview addition, now in Whitles form, a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1900, to E. J. Boynton; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption made within ninety days from the commanded service hereof, as provided by law. E. M. Parker. Owner and holder of said certificate. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION To G. E. Green, being the party whose name the property hereinafter described is taxed: You and Each of You are Hereby Notified: That on the Third day of December, A. D. 1901, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot one (1) in block eighteen (18) of Whites Riverview addition, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Molines and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid taxof the year 1900 to E. J. Boynton; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of parchae issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. Notice of Expiration of Right of Re- demption. To James H. Phillips (in whose name the property hereinafter described is taxed): You are hereby notified that on the 3d day of December, A. D. 1900, the following decribed real estate to-wit: Lot No. 7, in block No. S. Grimmell's Addition to town of Fort Des Moines, being now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1899, to C. C. Hartley, that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. FRED F. PEASE, Owner and Holder of Certificate. ORIGNAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Polk County, September Term A. D., 1904. Nathan Schee, Plaintiff, vs. W. A. Bricker, L. C. Bricker and E. M. Parr, Defendant. To W. A. Bricker, L. C. Bricker and E. M. 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You and Each of You are Hereby Notified: That on the Third day of December, A. D., 1901, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot eight (8) in block eighteen (18) of White Rivierview addition, now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1909 to E. J. Boynton, that the unpaid is the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service heretoof, as provided by law. E. M. Parker, Owner and holder of said certificate. THE P MONTAN IDA 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. 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