Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 14. CITY NEWS. [N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit ing in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news—Ed. Ralph Combs of St. Joseph spent Sunday in this city. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McAfee are in Buxton on a business trip this week. Miss Sadie Lewis returned from Chicago yesterday, where she has been spending her vacation. A meeting for men Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock at Union Congregational church. All men are invited. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson will leave this week to attend the funeral of Elder Malone of Keokuk. Mrs. Clay Lewis of Nineteenth and Carpenter, who has been quite sick the past week is some better. The Dahomah club met and organized at the home of Mrs. Wm. Buckner Monday evening. Mrs. E. Dary returned last week from St. Paul, where she had been visiting her son for several weeks. The Imperial band will give their first concert next month. Watch the BYSTANDER for the date and place it will be given. 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. Mr. and Mrs, Roy Walke entertained Mr. Edward Merton and Miss Ardella Garr at a crawfish supper last Tuesday evening. Gospel meetings are being conducted at the Union Congregational church this week by the pastor, Rev. H. W. Porter. All are invited. A letter received from Washington, D. C., states that Mrs. McClinton, mother of Mrs J. Frank Blagurn, is dangerously ill. The H. B. S. Reading Circle will meet next Thursday with the president Mrs. L. E. Palmer. All members are requested to be present; election of officers. Mrs. Rollen Weeks who has been visiting with relatives and friends in Oskaloosa for the past month, returned home last Friday. Miss Bura Canaday of Oskaloosa, who was in the city two or three days this week visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. Gertrude Canaday, returned to her home Monday. The Athenian Literary society will meet Monday the 12, at the residence of Mrs. John W. Jackson, 816 Eleventh street. Election of officers. MISS MARIE BELL, Pres. MRS. H. E. JACOBS, Sec. 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. Mr. and Mrs. B. Carr of 747 Ninth street entertained last Sunday at a five o'clock dinner, Mrs. Samuel Davis and her daughters, Miss Zella Davis, Mrs. Luella Wilburn, and the latters daughter Stella. The table was decorated with asters and lighted with different colored candles, which gave it a beautiful appearance. The executive board of the Woman's Home Missionary society wish to meet all the ladies who are interested in missionary work at the Union Congregational church. Tenth and Park streets next Tuesday afternoon the 13th, at 3:30, for the purpose of enrollment. Mrs. H. E. J. AGOBS, Pres. Mrs. H. W. HUGHES, Sec. DR. A. G. EDWARDS, Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 10 a. m. 20 to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. LOWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 400 (Office) Miles' Drug Store Office 818 Park Street. THE Afro-American Hotel ...On European Plan... Clean rooms and first-class beds Rates for sleeping—25c, 35c, 50c, 75c —0— First-Class in Every Particular —0— W. THIRD AND COURT AVE. HENRY WEST, Prop. --- The Messrs. Peter Johnson, Jesse Woods, H. Bird, and R. Hieks of Cedar Rapids who spent last week at Camp Crocker, called at our sanctum last Leturday before going home. Mrs. Al. Smith who has been visiting friends and relatives in St. Louis, Mo., for the past fortnight, returned home last Sunday, feeling much benefited by her visit and the sights she saw at the world's fair. Mr. S. Joe Brown left Tuesday morning for St. Louis to attend the session of the seventh annual meeting of the National Afro-American Council which is in session this week. Mr. Brown is delegate from this state. The executive board of the Woman's Home Missionary society have arranged to give a lawn social at the Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets, Thursday evening, Sept. 15. MRS. W. E. JACOBS, Frec. MRS. H. W. HUGINES, Sec. In our report last week of the reception given by Messdames Coalson and Birney we stated that Mr. Kenneth J. Hamilton furnished the music, which was an error, it was furnished by the Mayflower Mandolin club, of which of which Mr. Bert Williams is manager. We have been authorized to announce that Mr. James H. Harrison of St. Louis and Muss Edith L. Birney of Chicago will be married in Chicago on the 19 inst. The bride was born in this city and lived here for a number of years. The groom is senior member of the firm Hirrison & McKoim Funeral Directors and Embalmers at St. Louis, in which city they will make their future home. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Turner of Nineteenth and North Washington streets, who recently purchased and beautifully furnished their home and mived in it last spring, caught fire last Wednesday morning by a gasoline stove explosion, burning the house and all its contents. It was a sad loss to family as they had a lovely home. SEGURES THE PRIZE. Last Monday the Nesars. E. S. Morgan, J. L. Lucus, D. L. Neal and O. Anderson went on a hunting tour near Polk City and while enroute there they decided to give a prize to the one securing the most squirrels, and as not all of them were torsional artists they decided that a $5.00 razor would make a good trophy. As Mr. Lucus got one more squirrel than any of the others he received the prize, which was presented to him last Wednesday night in the presence of a few of his friends. It might 'be that owing to his good marksmanship he may proffer his services to General Kuroki or Kuropatkin. OFFICERS ELECTED. The fifth annual meeting of The National Negro Business League, which was held at Indianapolis, Ind., last week was well attended and a good program rendered. Next year they will meet at New York City. The fellowing officers were elected: President—Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. Vice presideet—P. A. Payton, New York. Secretary—E. J. Scott, Tuskegee, Ala. National organizer—Fred R. Moore, Brooklyn. Treasurer—G. C. Harris, Boston. Chairman of executive committee—T. T. Fortune, Red Bank N. J. A resolution denouncing lynchings was adopted. CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographher 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. EXCURSION TICKETS TO COUNTY FAIR AT OGDEN, IOWA. Via the North-Western line, will be sold at reduced rates Sept. 12 to 16, in- clusive, limited to return until Sept. 17 inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. McAfee Cafe... Open DAY AND NIGHT Particular attention given to short orders and lunches 310 THIRD STREET. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1904. EDITORIALS. LABOR DAY. One of the newest legal holidays, made so by the statues of the various states in America, is that day designated as Labor Day. To the toiling millions of American citizens it should mean a day of rest or rejoicing of peace of pleasure, where all labor ceases at least one day in 365 and takes a rest, but in this great rushing age of commercial craze and avaricious greed man forgets to rest or even grant his numerous employees a few hours rest. hence the necessity of a statue compelling them to grant a rest day. It is true that the labor through the organized unions have done much to elevate and give more of the comforts of life to the workingman than any other organization. While the unions have often been very detrimental to many workingmen, they have often been managed by selfish, unscrupulous men who had selfish motives and desires. Then the organization has in the main opposed the admission of colored men into the union, but now in later days when it is demonstrated that the colored labor could be profitable used in all trades and skilled labor the union was then forced to enlist the colored laborer to join the union, not because they wanted him or desired his association, but for policy or force of necessity they have recently taken him as a quasi member. While Labor Day as yet does not mean as much to the colored laborer as we hope it will in the future. Last Monday in their annual labor parade in our own city there were fewer colored men seen in line than former years or than should have been. Why is this? Even the Italian had several representatives, and our race with nearly 800 laborers in Des Moines had so few in line of march. This ought not to have been. As intelligent men we must unite and assimilate ourselves among all classes of the American people. There are two aaticles in the September Review of Reviews which are of especial interest to educators. President Butler, of Colambia University, writes on "The Educational Worth of the St. Louis Exposition," having reference, particularly, to the great world congresses of science and art to be held during September; and the remarkable investigation of Southern school conditions conducted by the General Education Board is described by Mr. W. H. Hesk. In an attractively illustrated article on "The Window Garden as a Home Beautifier," in the September "Twentieth Century Home," Florence R. Travers offers some valuable suggestions on home floral decoration. In many Eurasian cities the municipal art movement is carried on as an integral part of government, but in America it is very much in its infancy as yet. Still, there is a notable trend in the right direction here, and the suggestions offered by Miss Travers cannot be of grat value. A Barrler. "What have you in the way of beefsteak to-day?" asked the cheerful customer, who hadn't paid his bill. "Well," replied the frank butcher, "I reckon about the only thing in the way is its price." Increase in Bank Deposits. Bank Deposits have increased 85 per cent in ten years. An Irish Bull. An Irish Bull. George Moore, the novelist, has accumulated from his residence in Ireland and a number of Irish anecdotes that are not included in his sad book, "The Untilled Field." Mr. Moore says that he was walking one day in a Dublin street when an undertaker's assistant passed him, carrying on his back a coffin unusually tiny. A young man stopped the assistant near Mr. Moore. "Is it possible," exclaimed the young man, "that this coffin is intended for any living creature?" A CHURCH DANCE. One of the Churches at Omaha, Neb., gives a Public Dance at Pastor's Residence. P. A. Hubert Arrested, Serious Charge The Will of John C. Russell Makes no Provisions for His Eight Year Old Son. A very recent occurrence in church affairs in Omaha, interests the writer to a degree that calls from him a public expression on what seems to him to be a public interest. A few evening ages ago the pastor of a certain church, assisted perhaps by others of his dock, hired an orchestra, built a platform on the lawn of his residence, and there gave a public dance. I say public because tickets were offered and sold to any and all who might chose to "help the church." Some if not all the members of this particular church claim a belief that there is no harm in dancing, to this we partially agree, but is it not an indisputable fact, universally accepted, that there are many things generally conceded to be unharmful in themselves, that is highly improper for people in certain walks in life to indulge in. What different from a profrane is a professional christian dance and give dances, play cards, visit saloons and use profrane language? We may have a too lofty conception of what the duty and conduct of a Christian should be, no matter to what religious sect or denomination he may be allied; to us it seems there is much more in Christianity than the name on the church roll. None honor and respect a true Christian more than we, and to the same degree do we disrespect he whom we believe by their actions and conduct to be preachers of one principle and practitioners of another. We respect a man to some degree who tells us that he is "of the world" and do not try to have us believe the contrary, because then we may be able to correctly judge just how far we may trust him. But a Christian by name only has a rare opportunity to rob us, to deceive us and break up our happy home, as did one Rev. P. A Hubert in Lincoln, Neb., a few weeks ago. A few more words on the church dance. It looks bad enough (to most fare-minded people, in the church or out,) to see members of any church on a dance floor, how much worse does it appear when we can truthfully say a public dance was given by the church, for the church, on the church grounds. We believe we voice the sentiment of all honest thinkers when we say the pastor of a church is the church and his residence church grounds, or at least should be held undefiled as church grounds proper. The old adage "wise men can sometimes be taught by fools" may apply in this ease. The learned pastor of the church referred to may be wholly conscientious in this matter, but you "can not catch deer with a brass band." While we know there are many who are looking to get to heaven through churches whose rules are not antagonistic to their likes and dislikes, we believe he is not purifying the morals of his flock, nor exerting a Christian influence over others by encouraging things wholly foreign to Christianity. Again I say, some, if not all members of this particular church, claim there is no harm in dancing, no harm in attending card parties, no harm in going into a salon and taking a drink; but we believe the mistake lies in the fact that every man's action has an influence with somebody, either for good or for bad, and while the action of one may wrought no evil results to himself, it may be the cause of another who patroned after him, welding the first little innocent link of a long chain, the last link of which may contain handeuds or shackles, many instances of this kind can be recalled, starting as if did from inducements, in themselves apparently harmless. It may seem strange that such an article should come from the pen of one claiming no religious qualifications what ever. Some may say it is sinful redicule, but it is not intended as such. It is simply the conscientious belief and expression of the writer. PREACHER, EDUCATOR AND About the first of July last, the population of Omaha was increased one more by the migration of Philip A. Hubert with a prefix Rev. to his name. Just which of the southern states he was from we never learned. He claimed to be soliciting funds for a colored college somewhere. This reverend from all appearances is blessed with a good education and a fine delivery of speech. What financial success he met with while in Omaha we have not learned. He left Omaha a fortnight ago, landing in Minneapolis, where he was arrested a few days ago and taken to Lincoln, Neb. to answer a charge of criminally assaulting there a colored mail carrier's fifteen year old daughter while applying his vocation in Lincoln. While in Omaha, alike several other "wolves in sheep's clothing" have done here in the recent past, made quite an impression on some of our society people who are always grasping the opportunity when presented, to be the first to receive, first to entertain and first to introduce every stranger without credentials or reputable vouchers who chances to strike the city. A SINGULAR PROCEDURE John C. Russell, colored, fifteen years on the Metropolitan Police force of Omaha, Neb., was buried a few days ago after an illness of two weeks. Russell carried a life insurance policy for $700.00. This together with real estate valued at $1,000.00 he willed to Mamie L. Washington, the undivorced wife of N. B. Washington, leaving nothing to his (Russel's) eight year old son. We say undivorced, because a decree having been granted Mrs. Washington, her husband took an appeal to the Supreme court, asking that the decree be set aside. Hence the decree is null and void pending the decision of the Supreme Court. OBITUARY. Died at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Woods, 751 Ninth street, last Friday, Sept. 2, their little daughter Mildred, age eight months and eleven days. She had been sick only a few weeks prior to her death. Mildred was a sweet promising looking baby, but God's will was to take her from them. Mr. and Mrs. Woods extends many thanks to their friends for the sympathy they showed by presenting them many pretty flowers. DEATH DUE TO SUNSTROKE. Word has just reached this office from Keokuk of the death of one of the best known men in church work in Iowa. It is Rev. J. W. Malone, a prominent minister of the African Methodist Episcopal church, who died at his home Wednesday, the result of sunstroke, having been overcome by heat while walking the streets of Davenport months ago, discharging his duties as presiding elder of the Iowa district of his denomination. Rev. Malone was born a slave in North Carolina in 1831, his parents purchasing the freedom of the family when he was a child, and removing to Indiana. He was the last leaf of his family tree. About fourteen years ago he was the pastor of the A. M. E. church at Keokuk, and was removed to another point. About two years ago he went back to Keokuk from Muscatine. He was presiding elder of the Iowa district of the A. M. E. church, with twenty-two points in his charge, and was prominent among the colored Methodists all over Iowa. He had labored in the cause of Christ for over 40 years and his Christian life, and conduct is beyond reproach an able energetic true Christian man who has done more for pure Christian living than any other man in our state. He organized the A. M. E. church here in Des Moines and many other churches throughout Iowa, Illinois and the west. He exhibited such wonderful vitality and strength for a man 74 years. Certainly he lived and died a true faithful Christian life. He leaves a loving and dutiful wife and a host of friends to mourn his death. Editor's Observations In O tumwa, Mt. Pleasant, Burling ton and Keokuk. We began to observe what changes and progress has taken place since our last year's trip. in Ottumwa the colored people seem to be moving along as usual with some changes. Wells Fowler is still working for the Wapello Club. His daughter, Miss Celia left last Thursday for Lansing, Mich., to attend the University Business College. Mr. Wells has improved his lot. Mr. Zachariah Taylor has made the most improvement on his South Side home. He has enlarged, remodeled and modernized his residence until now he has one of the nicest home in South Ottumwa. He is still in the express business. Mr. J. W. Weeks is now holding a chair in Mr. Sims' tonsorial shop. He has sold his shop and is preparing to remodel his home. Mr. Bailey is still in the barber shop and doing well. Mrs. Gilbert still has her chop house and is doing well as usual. Mr. John F. Harris is still working in the post office. The Morrell packing house has more colored men working for them now then ever before. Mr. Joe Hopkins is still one of their trusted and reliable clerks, always punctual and obliging. Mr. T. A. Gooch has worked his way up in the tank room until he is now the foreman, perhaps the only position ever held by a colored man west of the Mississippi river. He is a courteous quiet gentleman to meet and has a band of 26 pieces in organization and you may soon hear of the Ottumwa brass band. From the coal police city to Fairfield Mr. Samuel Sykes, one of the pioneers and successful torsorial artists is still at the same old stand, while Mr. Benj. F. Fuller, another successful torsorial artist has moved his shop to the northwest corner of the square in a new building on the ground floor and is doing well as usual like Mr. Sykes. They both have valuable and beautiful homes in the best part of the town. In to Mr. Pleasant we arrived, where lives some of the best culture and music intelligence of Hawaii in Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hahney will soon leave for the east to attend college a few years, where both will finish their courses. Miss Ida M. Godfrey, an old Mt. Pleasant girl, who is a teacher in the public schools of Kansas City is spending her vacation in Mt. Pleasant. Mr. Mason'sa folks at the same place are doing well. They say that the fruit this season is not so plentiful as last. Mr. A. Carter is still working at his trade that of cement making. His plumb orchard is not so full as last year. Mr. Nathan Adams is at the same place. Rev. A. G. Clark has charge of the A. M. E. church and is doing nicely. Mr. Clark is a very bright young minister, well known in our city and we bespeak for him great things yet in store for him. Rev. Bolding has charge of the Baptist church and he is getting along nicely and is an active young man. Mrs. L. A. Sheldon and the little son and the special instrumental music lessons. Mr. D. A. Arbuckle, an enterprise young man as a successful contractor in stone masonry and is busy all the time. Miss Hestie Bartlett, who is working in Evanston, Ill., is home visiting. In the old lumber and manufacturing mills of Burlington we find many changes mostly for the better. Mr. Peter King has perhaps made the most improvement. He has built and just moved into his lovely modern home, a nine-room house. It is beautifully arranged and elegantly furnished throughout in oak with all the latest equipment. He has an elegant barn kept in style. He is an expressman and much of his success is due to his prudent and judicious wife. Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell have rebuilt a new house, as their old one was broken. John L. Brooks, who was running a restaurant and chop house, has now opened a saloon. Mr. Fate Martin, who is in the saloon business, has purchased him a new home in the fashionable part of the city. Mr. Henry Cooper is doing well. He still sells and trades in real estate. His wife, formerly Poindexter of this city, wishes to be remembered to her many friends here. They are planning a visit in Missouri this fall. Ollie Folks is still working for Mr. Weiss' meat market as deliveryman. The community greatly miss Mr. Lee who recently died. He was a member of the police force for more than ten years and one of the leading public spirited men in the Burlington society and a power in the church. Tigg is still on the service as carrier. Mr. A. L. Drew is also one of the rural route carriers and is well liked. His wife and Mrs. A. L. Kinney are the only colored people that have visited the world's fair from Burlington as yet. The churches are moving along very well. Rev. Wm. Williams is pastor at the A. M. E. while the Baptist has no regular pastor. Mr. E. L. Wheeler has purchased a new home at 1307 Spruce street where he has moved in. J. C. Johnson is an industrious and frugal man. Mrs. H. W. Bird, who has been quite sick for nearly a year, is improving. Mesdames B. W. Johnson, Malinda Mitchell, H. Cooper, Candis Wilson and Wm. Ragland enrolled their names as Bystander readers for a year. In Fort Madison we were not there long enough to make a report, then to the Gate City. There nestled on the banks of the Mississippi and in the extreme southeast corner west bank of the Father of Waters of Iowa with about 12,000 population and about 2,000 colored people with four colored churches, the Seventh Baptist, presided over by Rev. Crushon; the A. M. E., pastored by our old friend Rev. T. W. Lewis; the Episcopal church, presided over by Rev. E. W. Willett, recently when he resigned and is no longer in Illinois, hence the St. Mary's has no pastor there, the St. Mary's is a growing church, presided by Rev. C. Green. Mr. Freeman has opened a boarding house and restaurant on Main street. (See ad elsewhere.) Mr. J. W. Bland is still blacksmithing and as usual he is in the lead of the other shops. Mr. French Bland, who bears the unique distinction of being the only colored man in Iowa owning a large retail furniture and carpet store, he being a full partner with two other white men. They have been running for about 5 years. Mr. W. W. Fields is still on the mail service as a carrier. He is progressing nicely and the only man of color on the service. Mr. A. A. Bland, who is well known in the Masonic world, is still the city bill poster. Mr. W. H. Jones is still in the torsorial business and conducts a first class shop, perhaps one of the finest owned by a colored man in Iowa. His wife, Mrs. P. A., is the grand matron of the Ladies Courts of Iowa. The Courts under her supervision has increased and grown stronger. She is a very able and energetic lady, owning a beautiful and well arranged home. Mr. Orange Fields is still contracting in his profession that of a carpenter. Selby Johnson is running the feed Price, Five Cents. and coal yet. Missella Drain, one of Keokuk's intelligent young ladies, was preparing to leave to teach school in St Charles, Mo., the ensuing year. Presiding Elder Father M. J. Malone, who is presiding for this district, lived here. In his death the colored race has lost a faithful worker for the church and Christ. He was doomed much for a man of his age. His death was the result of a sunstroke he received while on his last trip over the district when in Davenport last July. BUXTON NEWS. After a short visit to the old homestead Mrs. Lulu Marshbanks left for her home in Chicago, accompanied by her sister Miss Kittie Jones, who will now visit the noisy city. Buxton mourns the death of Mr. J. Stoner, who was killed while at his duty coupling cars for the C. & N. W. Ry. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carey was a scene of much enjoyment. They celebrated their wedding anniversary with a grand feast and games of all kinds. Mrs. Fannie Hall Clent again showed her ability to teach the young folks the fine program moderated by her scholars in the Y. M. C. Audubrium. Mrs. Bortha Carey has returned home from a pleasant visit among friends in Birmingham, Ga. Miss Nettie Jeffreys of Knoxville, Iowa is the guest of Miss Sadie Carr this week. The Twentieth Century Dramatic club rendered a very nice program last evening at the Y. M. C. A. building and the proceeds, which were a goodly sum went to the A. M. E. church. Much success to other dramatic clubs. On Labor Day the miners of this place enjoyed themselves to the fullest extent after the grand parade, which consisted of many stratling features. The Y. M. C. A. base ball team defeated the third team of Buxus players in a well-played game at the park. Mr. James Neal proved himself the champion sprinter of Buxton for a hundred yards, with Mr. John Winston second and Mr. Ratliff third, all of which are Y. M. C. A. members. Mr. Walker Reasby in a hotly contested game succeeded in catching the greasy pig to the amusement of many spectators, but money could not induce any one to climb the greasy pole. CEDAR RAPIDS Mrs. N. H. Starks, Mrs. A. Gray, Mrs. N. Mary Price and others composed a fishing party on the banks of Cedar river west of the city Labor Day. Mr. Ed. Marshall spent a few days with his mother in Keaouaqua last week. On his return trip he visited Ottumwa and reported a very pleasant time at both places. Mr. W. D. Claybrook, W. H. Milligan. Ed. Marshall and others spent Labor Day in hauling dirt, filling in the front of the church yard. Mr. and Mrs. Broomfield who recently came to our city are now located and will be at home to their friends at 200 N. 1st street upstairs. Mr. and Mrs. James Mosely are the proud parents of an heir born Wednesday, August 31st. The morning service was able to attend the service on Sunday and reminded us of our money. Mr. R. Hicks, J. Wood and P. Johnson, who have been in attendance at court for the past two weeks in Des Moines, returned last week. Each of them reporting a pleasant trip. Mr. and Mrs. Mason and daughter and Miss Brown of Iowa City were visitors in our town Sunday. The musicale given at the Odd Fellows' hall was a financial and social success. Mr. Isaac Martin is the guest of his uncle Mr. William Martin, Sr. Master Mayo Perkins, who has been visiting his grandparents in Macon Illinois for the fourth week returned Monday evening, accompanied by his aunt, Miss Lizzie Cooper, who will be the guest of Mrs. Adelaide Perkins for a few weeks. Miss Jessie Martin was among the excursionists to Dubuque Labor Day. The Glen Elks, who played ball at Belle Plaine Sunday, were accompanied by a number of Cedar Rapids spectators. Long Time Prime Minister. Sir Robert Walpole held the unbeaten record of having been prime minister of England for, in all, twenty-one years. The Interstate fair opened up Monday in full blast, and the city has put on a gala appearance, and the streets are thronged with strangers. Quite a number of our people are visible among them. Mr. Albert Robinson of Yankton, S. D., is playing in the Watkins concert band during the Interstate fair. Lewis Hoplin of Yankton, S. D., came down Saturday to assist in quarterly meeting, which was held Sunday in the A. M. E. church, returning home Tuesday. The Silver Leaf club will meet with Mrs. Victoria Shores Tuesday evening. The Willing Workers were pleasantly entertained last Thursday evening at the church parlors by the pastor of the A. M. E. church. A three-course luncheon was served. All person had a jolly good time and voted the entertainer a fine host. Willings Lillyan of Lillian will leave Saturday for their home in Kansas City, Mrs. Mills, who has been an active member of Mt. Zion Baptist church, will be greatly missed in the church circle. Mrs. Leonie Hall of Council Bluffs arrived in our city Saturday to visit for a week and to attend te fair. She will be the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. E. Cage. Miss Alice Webb was called home suddenly last Wednesday to Canton, S. D., by telegram announcing the serious illness of her mother. Mrs. Cora Norris has returned home after a week's pleasant visit with relatives in Canton and Sioux Falls, S. D. The Willing Workers will meet this Thursday with Mrs. Anna Moore. Admiral Kamimura will now find it possible to go home without being clubbed. Sir Thomas Lipton continues to have faith in good losing as a business proposition. An actress sued for divorce says she had forgotten her marriage. Now, that's real acting. General Ma and Admiral Sah as yet have shown no sign of serious incompatibility of temperament. Gracious, what a glorious thing it would have been for the Russians if the czar's boy had been twins. Naturally the project to make paper money "velvety" has failed, and we shall go on working hard for it as old. Sherlock Holmes is needed to explain the true inwardness of the story of the missing jewels down in Newport. Col. Younghusband, owing to his in disposition—to move—may be compelled to go into winter quarters in Tibet. Obolensky, the new governor of Finland, probably is carrying all the insurance the companies care to write for him. A Chicago journalist is in jail. Those Washington people who want to have an injunction served on a pianist should cheer up. If an injunction will not stop a man from drumming the scales on a piano for fifteen hours at a stretch, there are other weapons. John Burroughs may think that all the cats ought to be killed, because they hunt for birds, but doesn't love the little kittens? Thomas Bailey Aldrich has written a play in verse, and it is to be put on the stage. But this is not bravery it is mere reckless daring. A Delaware woman is reported to have succeeded in feeding a family of five people on 27 cents a day. Must have been very cheap people. This announcement that stogies may be made of sugar-beet leaves clears up a matter that had long been a mystery to persons who have smoked them. One football victim has already been listed. Must the gridiron tragedies be added so early to the railroad and steamboat and other kinds of accidents? The Grand Duke Boris has been recalled to St. Petersburg in disgrace Kuropatin found it too much to contend with the Japs and with the grand duke, too. In spite of Mrs. Goelet's social prominence her example of forgetting a tin cup full of diamonds on the kitchen table is not likely to become fashionable. In New Jersey the mosquitoes are so fierce that people are laid up in the hospitals from their attacks, thus adding a new luster to the accident insurance proposition. Naturally the czar doesn't mean to reform all the evils that exist in Russia right away. He wants, of course, to save something to be done when the royal baby gets a tooth. In West Virginia an eccentric clergyman is to stand on a mountain top and preach through a megaphone. He would do better to stand on his dignity and sit down on his foghorn. Princeton professors are about to make a trip to Egypt for the purpose of exposing them. Presumably they are familiar with the history of the notable sphinxes of this country. A New York banker recently got nine years and six months in the pen. Strange that men will persist in taking chances instead of taking enough to win the reputation of being great financiers. The worst case of "marble heart" on record is supplied by the story of a Chicago man, who recently worried the undertakers by living sixteen hours with a bucket in that department of his interior. A noted ornithologist says the so-called English sparrow is wrongly named, and that it should be called the Russian sparrow. But this looks like trying to pile more trouble on an already afflicted country. The Delaware woman who is boasting that she has fed a family of or 27 cents a day doesn't say so, but it may be that she substituted sawdust for the customary breakfast food and they didn't know the difference. The editor of the London times has declined a peerage because he wants to be free from obligations to the government and the crown. A good reason. He might have added, however, that he declined also because he didn't need an American heiress in his business. The optimistic person who thin, he can change the popular pronunciation of "Niagara" to "Ne-a-gar-ra," with the accent on the "gar," is probably the lonesomeest man on the earth. That Connecticut judge who parades youth for stealing watermelons could get the solid colored vote if he were running for office in Georgia. John L. Sullivan, it will be learned with regret, has had another bounty with his old enemy and been knocked completely off his feet, as usual Mt Ayr Banker is Held on Charge of Fraudulent Banking. CLYDE DUNNING IS SET FREE Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Him — A Sensational Trial Will Follow, When Facts of the Notable Failure Will Be Given. Mt. Ayr, Sept. 8. — The grand jury at 5 o'clock yesterday evening, after six days' work, voted five indictments against Day Dunning for fraudulent banking, all of the evidence showing that he received deposits after he knew the bank was insolvent. Bonds of $2,000 for each of the indictments were promptly given. The jury refuses to indict Day Dunning for embezzlement or obtaining money under false pretenses, and refused to indict Clyde Dunning on any charge. This constitutes another chapter in the tangled career of the Dunnings. They operated the bank for years and were popular with depositors. They invested extensively in real estate and live-stock and it was the latter that proved their undoing. When the price of cattle took such a slump lately they brought money and had to close the bank. Even then everybody believed they would pay out, but as time wore on and the accounts were examined, it was found that many depositors had lost practically all the savings of a life time and that the assets would pay but a very small per cent of the liabilities. Thousands upon thousands of dollars were lost in this bank and the popular rejection account. Dunnings stimulated the grand jury to investigate which resulted in the two indictments of yesterday. KANE CONFESSES MURDER Killed Robert Reynolds of Cedar Rapids at St. Louis. St Louis, Mo. Sept. 8.—Louise Kane who has been employed as a barkeeper at the Yellow Dog saloon on Whisky Shute, in East St. Louis, has confessed to the murder of Robert Reynolds, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and George Green, a colored man of St Louis. Kane told the story of the murder to Chief of Police Purdy after being in charge of the confession Kane told the chief that no one beside himself had anything to do with the actual crime but he implicated others in a general way in events leading up to the crime. The only reason he gave for the double billing was that the police lacked in some details. Kane's story is considered pawsible by the police. Kane claims to be thirty years of age and says he was born and raised in East St. Louis, for some years being employed as assistant butcher at the Nelson Morris plant. Kane says that he was born and raised less first knocked Reynolds down and when the latter tried to draw a revolver, he (Kane) shot him down. UP FOR CONTEMPT. Entire Administration of Boone Servi and With Notices Boone, Sept. 8.—The members of the city council, mayor, city treasurer and city clerk, have been served with notices in which they are cited to appear before the district court at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 20, to show cause why they should not be punished for contempt of court. Sheriff Foster served the notices on the defendants in the action which has created a lawsuit against the city in 1904. Judge Evans issued a writ of mandamus ordering the city to pay the costs and judgment in the Sudduth case. The case is one for damages due to sewer outlet, and the judgment was for $175 and about $500 costs. CRAZED MAN KILLS HIS Tells His Son She is Sick; Find Body of Father Later. Clarion, Sept. 7. — George Kaber, aged 83 years, one of Shipperville's wealthiest citizens, yesterday requested his son to go to his mother, saying she was not feeling well. When the son went to her room he found the hole in her dress with a bullet hole in her forehead. A short time later the body of the father was found lying dead by the old family spring with a revolver wound in the side of the head and the rescuers in his hatch. While temporarily insane, it is supported and his wife and then abut himself. The couple had been married over fifty years. Mrs. Kaber was 84 years of age. Women Decline to Testify. Davenport, Sept. 7—The town of Buffalo has been agog with excitement over the alleged attempt of Gus Stortenbecker, a well known resident, to poison his wife and daughter Monday. After a fight, he taken ill with symptoms of arsenical poisoning. A physician and a stomach pump saved their lives. The incident led to Stortenbecker's arrest for attempted homicide. However, his wife and daughter refused to testify against him, and the trial, which was adjudicated by the judge of Buffalo, resulted in the discharge of the prisoner. Mere Girl Trials Suicide. Audubon, Sept. 6.—ida Livingston, a 17-year-old girl, attempted to commit suicide at the home of her brother-in-law, William Hughes, near Roxas, by shooting herself with a revolver. She will recover. The cause of the act is said to be her inability to get along with her step parent. Hardin County is Bad. Bidorn, Sept. 9.—There have been thirty-eight violent deaths in this county in the past thirty-six months. Among them was the Blydenburg murder which attracted attention widely. The facts are shown by the county attorney's office. Six million frogs were masked last week in Minneapolis, These two cities are the largest frog markets in the world. Wife of D. S. Chamberlain, of Des Moines, Files Petition. Des Moines, Sept. 8—Mrs. Lydia Chamberlain yesterday fitted suit for a divorce against her husband, D. S. Chamberlain, the well known millionaire patent medicine manufacturer, and thereby created a notable sensation in Des Moines society circles. Mrs. Chamberlain alleges civil and criminal charges in husband in that he circulated, or caused to be circulated, reports to the effect that she is of unsound mind. Mrs. Chamberlain, before her marriage with D. S. Chamberlain, was of recognized ability. She conducted many exhibitions of art both in Des Moines and throughout the state. It was while she was engaged in this work that she met Mr. Chamberlain, then a widower by the death of his first wife. They were married in The filing of the divorce petition by Mrs. Chamberlain is the second time the troubles between herself and husband have been taken into court. The former difficulty was made more apparent when Chamberlain was given title to the West Grand avenue mansion in which she now resides. She also received other considerations. There have been no children born to the couple but one child, the son of Chamberlain, is heir to the Chamberlain estate. GIRL DIES OF TRICHINOSIS. Unusual Malady Attacks Jefferson Family Jefferson, Sept. 7. — The death of Miss Kate Carnean near this city marked the end of a rare malady in Greene county medical jurisprudence. The young lady was afflicted with trichinosis, or pork poisoning, caused by eating some ham which had not been sufficiently cooked. She was ill with trichinosis, and was the only one of the family to die, although all were poisoned at the time. Several consultations were had upon her case by well known medical men. They found the germs in the ham, the worma thoroughly permeating the flesh of the body seeming to be so filled with them that medicine could almost avail nothing. After heroic treatment they disappeared into the joints, and hope was had that she would recover. The germs were found in the body and friends and relatives were obliged to give up a long and severe battle against the death angel. Rarely a case has been cured, and then by keeping up the patient's strength unchanged, the body become enceased and thereby rendered powerless from further evil. JUDGE OLIVER OBJECTS. Wants $40.00 Damages in Case Big Ditch Goes Through. Onawa, Sept. 7-Addison Oliver has filed a claim for damages in case the Monona-Harrison county ditch is established amounting to $40,000. The judge objects to taking his land for the proposed improvements and questions the right, power and authority of this tribunal to take the same under these proceedings and the regularity, legality and constitutionality thereof; that said land, he claims, is improved, used and occupied as a single stock farm and the wet and overflowed lands are especially valuable with the tillable lands. He alleges that the lakes there are real value for hunting, fishing and ice, and as barriers against stock, answering the purposes of fences in dividing the hay and pasture lands; also that the natural and probable effect of the proposed ditch or change of the West Fork river will greatly extend the extent of the overflow on said lands, and other reasons are given in the typewritten pages of objections. SHOT FOUR YEAR OLD SON Clear Lake Farmer Accidentally Discharges Gun. Clear Lake, Sept. 7. -Albert Roenfranz, a farmer living eight miles northwest of this city, accidentally shot his little 4-year-old boy through the lung, killing the baby instantly. A hawk had been circling about the pen and the old rusty gun was gotting out of the pocket and persisted in standing in front of the gun to see it loaded. The gun was rusty and hard to break at the breech. His four-year-old boy was curiously watching his father load the gun with the shell, and he was muzzle-swimming from the hud would run around to see how the gun was loaded. Not noticing the boy, he inserted the shell finally and endeavored to lock the barrel in place, when the shell exploded and the contents tore through the shoulder and through the little fellow's lung, killing him incessantly. FIVE FILLED IN EXPLOSION Awful Result of Explosion of Thresh ing Steamer. Mason City, Sept. 7.—A threeding steamer exploded at the farm of Geo. Halverson Monday afternoon and blew five men a distance of one hundred yards, and horribly mutilating the bodies. Abe Foster was blown into the straw stack and cremated. The other dead are Peter Daly, Christ Sunken, James Seymour and William Dadlow. The steamer was hurled instantly into eternity. The cause of the explosion is not known definitely. The entire neighborhood is in mourning and five funerals will be held the same afternoon. It is expected that the body will be from same church and that the largest funeral attendance in the history of the county will be recorded. ACCIDENTALLY SHOOTS WIFE Shotgun in Hands of Chippews Juicercharge With FAM Results. Mrs. Chippea (epa) killed the Chippea was killed near here yesterday by the accidental discharge of a shot gun in the hands of her husband. Mr. and Mrs. Chippea who live on a farm about five miles north of this place, had started out for a drive when she was taking the shot gun with them. Mrs. Chippea was already in the wagon, and her husband was climbing in over the tailboard when the gun was accidentally discharged. Mrs. Chippea in the heavy load struck Mrs. Chippea in the back of the head, killing her instantly. THE BIG STRIKE DECLARED OFF President Donnelly Orders the Men Back to Work. OTHER UNIONS FOLLOW SUIT Strike Ancient History After Midnight of the Eighth—Packers State That They Will Give Places as Far as Possible to Skilled Workmen. Chicago, Sept. 9.—The strike of the butcher menwork which has demoralized the meat packing industry throughout the country for the last two months, was officially declared off last night by President Michael J. Donnelly of the Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers' Workmen of America. Yesterday morning Mr. Donnelly telegraphed the members of the national executive committee asking their consent to an announcement of thekid's receipt of received favorable answers from all, he declared that the strike of the members of his organization would end at midnight. The strike of the members of the affiliated unions at the stock yards who quit work in sympathy with the butchers, will officially be called off this morning at a meeting of the conference board of the allied trades. This was decided upon at a meeting of the central body of the allied trades held last fall in favor of continuing the strike but in favor of continuing the strike but Donnelly, who was present, announced that the men were defeated and in order to save his union from being entirely disrupted he would order his men to return to work no matter what course might be taken by other unions. As the other unions had no grievance of their own, but had gone on strike to aid the butchers, there was no grievance against the head of Mr. Donnelly, and they too, decided to call off the strike as far as they were concerned. When the packers were notified last night that it had been decided to end the strike, they announced that they would give places as far as possible to the skilled men, but it was stated at the same time that they would be unable to secure their old places, as in many cases the work was being performed in a satisfactory manner by men who had been secured since the commencement of the strike. It is expected that the majority of the unskilled men will be uninsured, and it was the question of wage scale for this class of men that brought about the strike, the packers refusing to sign an agreement with any class other than skilled workmen. During the strike, approximately 550,000 men have been involved in the struggle, which is estimated to have cost the men about $1,500,000 in wages, as against as estimated loss of $7,500,000 to the packers in loss of business, and in increased expenses. The greatest number of men idle in Chicago during the strike was 26,600, and the total in the country outside of city is estimated to be about the same. The original cause of the strike was a demand by the butchers' union that the packers pay to the unskilled workmen 18½ cents an hour. The packers refused to sign an agreement, but offered to arbitrate the question. The union agreed to return to work pending the decision of the arbitrators. The men, however, were dissatisfied with the manner in which they were being put to work, and declared that they would not return unless all of the men were given their old places in the work force. This was physically impossible, the men went on a strike for the second time. The men now return to work under the conditions that existed before the strike. JAPANESE KILLED BY MINE. Entro Column of 700 Men Said to Have Been Annihilated. Cha Foo, Sept. 8—A Japanese column number approximately 700 men, while marching along at night on a road in the valley between Long Hill and Division Hill, met a frightful disaster through the explosion of an electric land mine, September 1. The mine was carefully laid by the Russians three weeks ago. It covered nearly a mile of available marching space. The explosive was placed at the bottom. Rocks were placed next, and the ground was covered so carefully that the ground gave the impression of not having been disturbed. The indications of Japanese activity in this vicinity put the Russians on guard. Near midnight the outposts rushed in and reported that the Japanese were approaching. The Russians withheld their fire for some time. Suddenly they threw a searchlight up the valley. The Japanese opened with a rifle fire. The Russians unintentionally the whole Japanese column was danger zone. Then the mine was exploded. The force of the explosion knocked a number of Russians down and the sight of Japanese rifles, water bottles, legs and arms hurling through the lighted space made by a search of some rocks landed inside the Russian There was one appalling moment during which the garrison itself was stunned, then a death like silence. The searchlight coldly lifted up the road and hillsides strewn with dead. The following day the Russians were taken to the dismummed and mutilated condition, the Russians were unable to accurately estimate the number of killed. A few Japanese escaped. The foregoing information is contained in a small sheet issued September 2 by the Port Arthur Novakra, and it is impossible to issue a full edition. A Chinese arriving at midnight confirms the above to the extent of saying that he heard a report that many Japanese had been killed by a mine, but he did not learn the details. The August 25 and 27 a simile disaster that occurred near rodut number 2, it is reported, but no details have been ascertained. TOWER IN LIAO-YANG, USED AS A CHURCH, WHERE THE MOST DEPARATE FIGHTING HAS OCCURRED. TOWER IN LIAO-YANG, USED AS A CHURCH, WHERE THE MOST DEPARATE FIGHTING HAS OCCURRED. The tower of Liao-Yang was the center of the most desperate fighting ever recorded in the history of the world. Here for eight days the battle raged with 200,000 Russians determined to hold the Chinese stronghold. The tower is outside the walls of the city and is used for religious purposes. JAPANESE ACTIVE ABOUT MUKDEN IS SHROUDED IN MYSTERY There is Still Lively Anticipation of Great Battle — Reported, Without Corroboration, Gen. Kuroki Has Been Killed and Generals Captured Mukden, Sept. 9. — The terrible rains hinder the movement of both armies, but there is an interesting movement toward Tieling, north of Mukden. St. Petersburg, Sept. 9. — A dispatch from General Kuropatkin, timed 6:30 o'clock Wednesday evening, was received yesterday. He reported that General Kurokil's army was about 10 miles east of the railroad, and that General Okuya's army was twenty miles west of the railroad. The general staff expects that a battle will be fought. Mukden, Wednesday, Sept. 7. — News of a fight at some point between Sahkke-eleven miles northwest of Lake Yung—and Mukden is hourly expected. Among the reports current here is one to the effect that General Kuroki has been killed and that two Japanese generals have been made prisoners, but no one seems to know where they are, and no confirma- tion is obtainable. St. Petersburg, Sept. 9.—General Kuropatkin's official report, sent from Mukden during the evening of yesterday, announcing that the whole of his army had arrived at Mukden and was taking up position around the city, and adding that the army had not lost a gun during the retreat, but that the enemy had an end to the many alarming reports which had been current here. From the general's report it seems evident that Kuropatkin is tentatively preparing to meet the Japanese again should Field Marshal Oyama continue to press northward. Nothing more important than rear guard action marked the march to Mukden. The motion south of the city is now clear of any obstruction, is in effect that patkin is taking precautions to prevent the Japanese from creeping around his flanks as he reports that the Japanese are scouting wide on his flanks. The Japanese moved up about thirty miles on either side of the railroad with the view of surrounding Mukden, but whether Kuropatkin will accept an engagement or not, the Japanese will depend at the decisive moment upon the temper and condition of his troops, who doubtless have been much shaken by the long fight and the hardships attendant upon the retreat. PREDICTS $1.20 WHEAT IN A YEAR Ex-Senator Washburne, of Minnesota, Sava Price, Must Rise. New York, Sept. 9—That wheat will reach a price of $1.20, if not higher, was the confident assertion of former United States Senator W. D. Washburn of Minnesota, who arrived here on the steamship Minnesota from London. He said that prices in breadstuff would increase throughout the "In the United States," he said. "The shortage will be heavy. I estimate the world's shortage of wheat will amount to 200,000,000 bushels, of which this country will suffer one-half. This means higher prices for foodstuffs, and probably $1.20 or higher for wheat. The foreign demand probably will be heavier than we can supply." The steamship Minnesota and the Holland-Americanliner Ryndam were in attendance for a telecommunication during the trip. September 3 a chess game was played between the passengers of the two boats, resulting in a draw. Republican Victory in Vermont White River Junction, Vt. Sept. 8.—With only two small town misses, the republican plurality of 31,600 in Tuesday's election is believed to be within a few votes of the correct figures. Four years ago it was 31,312. The total vote for governor without the two town is: Bell, republican, 47,931; Porcupine, a republican plurality of 31,449. The missing towns gave a republican plurality last year of 88. The Japanese and Russian Forces Close Once More. GEN. KUROKI IS IN ACTION Is Trying to Intercept the Russian Retreat—Presumed That Japanese Are Making Final Effort to Annihilate Russian Rear Guard. Paris, Sept. 8.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Echo De Paris says: "A great battle is going on before Mukden. The First and Seventeenth corps are engaged against General Kuroki. "General Kuropatkin with the bulk of his troops is moving toward Tihling." St. Petersburg, Sept. 8.—Gen. Kuropatkin has arrived at Mukden. St Petersburg, sept. 8.—From the latest advises received by the war office the authorities now believe that the danger of Field Marshal Yama cutting of Koropatkin has practically been eliminated in tensions the whole Russian army should reach Mukden today. Generals Kuroki and Kuropatkin have been marching northward along parallel lines, both armies being greatly hampered. By heavy rounds, the Japanese in a position against the Russians along a flat country. St. Petersburg, Sept. 8.—The bulk of the Russian Manchurian army is near Mukden, where, it now appears General Kuropatkin has been since Monday. His troops, it is understood, are no entering city, but urbanized and unarmed around Mukden. While there is no specific information on this point, the general staff believes that only a small rear guard is in the neighborhood of Yental. No further fighting of importance is expected south of Mukden. The critical stage is re-enactment as it was announced that made this afternoon that the war office will no longer give two bulletins each day. Tokio, Sept. 8.—No official report of the subsequent movements of General Kuropatkin has been received, but the Kokumin says it learns on good authority that Kuroki, after taking the heights near Hei Ying Tal, of Liao Yang, occupied a line from Yao Yang to the mines by hot pursuit of the Russian on September 4 and 5. The Russians, who are said to be concentrated twenty miles north of Liao Yang, are now retreating in the direction of Mukden. The pursuit was obstructed by the high millet. The Russians destroyed their stores, but numbers of guns and quantities of ammunition of the troops were captured in the fortifications and the railroad station. The Nichi-Nchi says it thinks the Japanese casualties may exceed those of the Russians, owing to the latter having occupied fortified positions in superior numbers. The mikado has congratulated the forces on their brilliant victory in the face of tremendous difficulties, adding that of the war is still in the distant future, and exhorting care and patience. Preliminary preparations for the national guard were gazetted yesterday. RUSSIAN SHIPS WARNED Must Not Interfere With Neutral Shipping. Zanibar, (Island of Zanzibar), Sept. 7.—The British cruiser Furter early yesterday morning found the Russian volunteer fleet steamers St. Petersburg and Smolensk within the three-mile limit and communicated to the government to desist from the Russian government with the neutral shipping. The commanders of the Russian vessels said they would forthwith proceed to Europe. A report was brought in Monday by the Russian steamer Kronprinz that the St. Petersburg and Smolensk were coaling in the coastal waters. The Forte immediately ceeded to search for them and eventually found the Russian vessels. They were not coaling but after the colonel of the Russian government had been covered to them the Smolensk and St. Petersburg and proceeded to Danzig on the African coast, twenty miles south of Zanzibar. The Forte starved here yesterday afternoon. the presence of Ethel Barrymore here recalls a story told of her father Maurice Barrymore. It is related that while Mr. and Mrs. Barrymore were living at the house, the Barrymore family late one night he opened the door of their room. Mrs. Barrymore said: "is that you, Maurice" and Barrymore averted any possible censure for his late hours by asking, in that impurtable way of his "Whom did you expect, my dear!" A New York woman, a worshper of Emerson, called on the philosopher one day, and found him in his study with a plate beside him on which was a little heap of cherry stones. She saw him and had it set as the central part of a brooch, and surrounded by precious stones. Meeting Emerson afterward she showed him the jewel, and told him its history. "Ah!" said he, "Tt then my amanuensis of the. He will bring cherries but I never touch them my self." A politician, upon his arrival as one of the small towns in North Dakota, where he wasa to make a speech the following day, found that the two so-called hotels were crowded to the doors, and was compelled for that night to sleep on a wire cot which had only some blankets and asheet on it. As the statesman is a fat man, he found his improvised bed anything but comfortable. "well" asked a politician, the politician in the dining room in the morning, "how did you sleep?" "Oh, fairly well," replied the statesman, non-chalantly, "but I looked like a waffle when I got up." A New York clergyman, who knew Bishop Potter's father, thinks that heredity may have something to do with the idea that the Bishop holds regarding saloons. The question of high license was being discussed when the elder Potter spoke as follows: "I don't know what your experience is, fellow-citizens, but I intend to stand by mine. When I travel I try to find the most comfortable bar and a hotel without a bar, give me the former every time. Let others do as they may; as for me and my house, we'll keep away from temperance hotels." Old Man's Secret. Alpena, Mich., Sept. 5 (Special) Seventy-five years of age but hal and hearty is Mr. Jerome K. Fou- nier of this place, and to those who ask the secret of his splendid health he gives the good advice "Use Dodd's kidney Pills." When asked for his reason for so strongly recommending the Great American Kidney Remedy, Mr. Fou- nier relates a personal experience recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills because they cured me of Diabetes. I suffered with my kidneys for a long time and suffered terribly from those Urinary Troubles that are so general among aged people. "Then I started to use Dodd's Kidney Pills and eight boxes of them cured my kidneys, regulated my water and made me feel like a hearty, young man. Dodd's Kidney Pills make the old man feel because they make sound kidneys. Sound kidneys mean health and health is the other name for youth. When a man is sick he has it in for those neighbors who do not como to see him. he does not have Defiance Starch, you he may be sure he is afraid to keep it un- tainted. It is too thick for a water pack. Defiance Starch is not only butter- tier than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 18 oz. to the package and reels for same money as 12 oz. brands. 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For children teething, softens the gum, reduces the inflammation in hair, paints wind coils. No bottle. Six million frogs were marketed last year in St. Paul, Minnesota. These two cities are the largest frog markets in the world. The Murte Kye Kemey Co., Chicago, sends Home Eye Kit. Write them about your eyes. No man is ever in such a hurry that he won't stop to look at a dog fight. "The Woods are Full of Dear." "The Woods Are Full of Deer." A little bearlet hawking this title contains a lot of information in regard to the deer, small game, birds and fish in the Adirondacks this fall, and the shooting will begin at an early day. A send a 2-cent stamp to George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent, New York Central Railroad, New York, and he will send you a copy. A man may have a pull without applying it to other people's legs. Allen's Foot-Ease, Wonderful Remedy. I've trained ALLEN's FOOT-EASE, and find it to be a certain cure, and gives comfort to one suffering with sore, tender and pained feet. I will recommend ALLEN's friends, as it is certainly a wonderful Mrs. N. H. Guilford, New Orleans, La." Pew of us know when we have enough until we get too much. BEGGS'S BLOOD PURIFIER CURSES catarh of the stomach. SUPTRIOR, WIS., BUDGETARIAN. We were blessed with one solid week of good hard rain which this place is noted for, especially when it commences it never knows when to cease. Labor Day was observed very elaborately here. The day was quite chilly, with high southeast winds. The cool breeze from off the lake reminds us that winter is just "over the line." Mr. Hudson Carey has returned from St. Paul for the winter and is again installed at Hotel Superior. Miss Claudia Vaughn of St. Paul has returned to the city to resume her duties as kindergarten teacher in the public schools. Miss Vaughn is the only Afro-American that ever held such a position at the head of the lakes. St. Paul commenced here Sept. 6th. Mr. John Richardson returned from St. Paul last week. Rev. Wade and wife will leave on the 12th for the conference at Galesburg. They will be joined by Rev. Pore of Duluth. The Light House Literary society held a farewell meeting and social at the A. M.E. parsonage Tuesday evening, Sept. 6. A debate. Resolved that the "south is the best place for the negro," was discussed by the following: Affirmative, Mrs. Wade and Mr. Oglesby; negative, Mr. Richardson and Rev. Wade. Mrs. M. Jackson sang a solo the debate was decided in favor of the committee. Services at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening were well attended. Quite a number were present from Duluth. The choir rendered special music. Rev. Wade preaches his farewell sermon Sunday night, the 11th. Miss Beatus Wade spent Labor Day in Duluth, the guest of Miss Elizabeth Johnson. They attended the marine in the afternoon to witness "Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hydra." Miss Lottie Adams of Fargo, N. D., is a guest of Mr. Gertrude Bowman, daughter. Mrs. Harry Johnson and daughter. Elizabeth and Cecil, of Duluth, were guests of Rev. Wade and family Sunday The "Woodin," the largest boat on the great lakes, made another trip up here last week. She is a monster in size, holding 10,600 tons of coal, and is 560 feet long. The people near people attended the state fair in St. Paul last week. Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Willis have moved from Central Park to Butler avenue. OSKALOOSA. Mr. Vivian Jones has come home from Chicago to visit his folks before going back to Wilberforce to school. Miss Flossy Wright has returned to her home in Marshalltown, after a pleasant visit with the Misses Franklin. Mrs. Williams and little daughter, from Buxton, spent a few days with Miss L. Sheffy, while on their way to Omaha. Rev. King and Rev. Slater had a very good success with their stand Labor Day. There was quite a crowd of people in town Saturday. Mrs. C. L. Franklin. Miss Lella Sheffy and Attorney G. Woodson attended the funeral of Mrs. H. Jones, daughter, Mrs. Josie Brewer, who was loved by all who knew her. It was very sad and shocking to her friends here. Miss Bura Canady returned home Monday from a short visit in Des Moines. Mrs. Adams, after a short visit with her son in Albia, returned home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. John Smith of Missouri are visiting his mother, Mrs. Hannah Williams. Mrs. Jennie Jones gave a three-course dinner Tuesday in honor of her son, Vivian, and Miss Wright of Marshalltown. Misses Lena and Myrtle Cabbell returned to their home in Colfax, after a visit with their grandparents. Mrs. Hannah returned home Saturday evening after several months' visit with her aunt in Sioux Falls, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Allen entertained in honor of Mrs. M. McDonald of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Franklin, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lee, Mrs. Rollin Weeks of Des Moines, Miss Nettle Elligan of Colfax, Mr. and Mrs. H. Dyer and M. E. Mickels. They departed at a late hour declaring they never enjoyed themselves with their friends. J. Nanzeta and Alyn Pontella had the pleasure of upsetting their buggy Saturday evening while at a young lady's home. MT. PLEASANT. The Old Folks' concert which was to have been given last Thursday night was postponed on account of the weather. The following program was rendered: Song. Steal Away.....Jubilee Chorus Song—He Arose.....Jubilee Chorus Recitation—The Praying Parson. .....Mrs. Martha Baugh Song—Roll, Jordan.....Jubilee Chorus Vocal Solo—Keep on the Sunny Side.....Mrs. Martha Baugh Mrs. S. L. Burnett, who has been quite ill for the past week, is able to be out again. Mrs. Anna Anderson and daughters, Beatrice and Dorothy, have returned from a pleasant visit with friends in Keechburg. Mrs. Phillips and her grand-daughters, Genevieve and Herthal Watts, have returned from Davenport after having spent the summer there. Miss Hester Bartlett left for Evanston, Ill, on Saturday morning. Miss Cora and Myrtle Saylor were visitors to Ottumwa Saturday. The house picnic given at the home of the Misses Harris was a very pleasant affair and was enjoyed by all. Mr. S. L. Burnett attended the Odd Fellows' reunion in Salem on last Thursday. Mrs. S. Gater, who has been in the city visiting at the McCrackin home, returned to his home in Des Moines Thursday. The ministers and deacons union of the Iowa Baptist association was opened in this city on Tuesday morning at the Second Baptist church. The meetings were well attended. The morning and afternoon sessions were given to the transaction of business and to the discussion of various subjects of interest which pertained to the work. In the evening Rev. James Bouls of Buxton preached an excellent and impressive sermon from Gal. 6-7 to a large and appreciative audience. On Wednesday the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary convention will meet, the association proper opening on Thursday. DUBUQUE ITEMS Mr. Willie Rose, who has been working in Chicago, has returned home. Mr. M. O. Culbertson of Clinton, Ia., spared two days in our city. Edwin Lee of Lee of Rockford, Ill., were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lou Christopher Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones entered trained Mrs. G. D. Evans and Mr. M. O. Culbertson at 6 o'clock dinner Sun day evening. Mrs. Martin and several others have issued invitations for a picnic for Sunday, September 12. There were quite a few excursions in town Labor Day which brought in many colored visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Wyatt Hayes entertained Mrs. G. D. Evans and Mr. M. O. Culbertson at a luncheon Monday. Miss Cora Christopher will leave for Chicago this week, where she will be a guest of Miss Blanche Rober. Mr. Sam Parker is all smiles because his housekeeper came Saturday. Mr. Isaac Smith has returned home from Des Maines, where he has been cooking for the Governor Greys. ALBIA NEWS Mr. V. S. Jones returned from Des Moines the first of the week, made another trip to the city and is back again. Mrs. Pondexter passed through Albia Monday en route for Lovilla. Thursday there was a ball game at the park between Albia and Buxton. Mesdames Jackson, Grannison, Davis and Mr. Claybor of Buxton was in town. Mrs. Henrietta Underwood returned home from Des Moines the first of the week. Mr. Dillinger of the Buxton Gazette was looking after the interest of the paper in Albia one day this week. Mr. Warren Mines left Albia for Chicago Thursday. Mrs. Josie Brewer of Osceola is quite ill at her parental home of Mrs. H. Jones. Mrs. Carrie Griffith and two children of Des Moines are visiting at the parental home of Mrs. C. Thomas. Nigers, Arthur Ester Will Benning and Elzie Wharton came in from Lovilla Saturday evening. A fine baby arrived at the home of M. and Mrs. Alleus a few weeks ago. Mrs. Benning is quite ill at this writing. Presents for Sultan of Morocco. J. W. S. Langerman, Morocco, commissioner to the world's fair, has just bought the Moorish sultan a brace of mules, a number of Angora rats and goats, some fancy dogs and a pacer and a span of fine carriage horses, all of Missouri breeding. The carriages Lorses were Buff and Blue, well-known ribbon winners and they cost the sultan $2,000. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUR DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH 24 Branch Office 504 MULEERBY ST. PHONE 579. Iowa State Bystander... Will be for sale at the 3104 State St, Chicago Mr. E. H Faulkner, a promising business young man, is the proprietor of that news depot; he also has a number of newspapers for sale. WHEN IN CHICAGO ...STOP AT THE... 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Now on anything we have more convincing of their merits and interest. Did you ever hear of any other machine with such a record? Note a few of the many superior points of the Wheeler & Wilson Sewing Machine No.9 The Rotary Hook displaces the old, out-of-date, unmechanical and trouble-some shuttle. The Frictionless ball bearings and perfect mechanical construction enable it to be operated with one-third less exertion than is required by ordinary machines. It makes 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 Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. For Sale by M. E. Wood, Des Moines. GO TO WORLD'S FAIR VIA WABASH Nav is the time to go to St. Louis as 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 grounds. 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. National Republican Ticket For Vice President CHARLES N. FAIRBANK8 Indiana. 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. E. COFFIN Members of Board of Supervisors ANDREW GROVES FRANK MORRISON CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Cortlandian Baptist Church - cor of Fifteenth and Linen treets. Preaching at 11 a. m. Sunday School; cor of Fifteenth p. m. Preaching. Rev. T. L. Griffith. st. Paul A. M. E. - Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday Street 5 of 3 clock; Epworth League at p. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Horse St. g. pastor. First African Baptist Church - Corner School Preaching at 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School & 8 p. m.; Mr. M. E. Houston. Superintendent V. People's meeting 7 p. m.; preaching 8:00 p. m. Burn's Chapel M. E. Church - Corner of 11th and Crocker Sts.-Church services, preaching 10:30 a. m.; Sunday School & 8 p. m.; meeting 12 m Sunday; Sunday School 2:30 p. m.; Epworth League 7 p. m; Sunday; Prazer and class meeting every Wednesday 8 p. m. Maple Street Baptist Church - Sinafed on E Maple between Ninth and Tenth streets. Preaching 11 a. m.; Sunday School 9:00 a. m. Rev. J. O. J. Wimbish, pastor Union Congregational Church—Corner Teen and Park School 12 m ; evening service 3:30 Sunday School 12 m ; evening service 3:30 W. F. Parker, Wednesday evening W. H. Fetterman, Saturday SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 5, A. F. & A. M.-Meet North Star Hall-west corner of Tenth and Cen- tury streets. H. E. Jacobs, W. M.; K. J. Hau- lton, secretary. Kingston Commandery, No. 4. Meet -Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonville hall. W. Humbard E. G.; Coo H. Cleggett, Recorder. Naomi Court, No. 3-meets Second Mond- ay at Masonville hall. Mrs. J. H. Shepard, se- cretary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4. Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonville hall. Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. Chattys Lodge, No. 3192, G. U. of O. F.-meet at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets. L. H. S. Brown, N. G. Lucan Brown, H. H. Brown, N. G. O. of O. F.-meet the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. Mirred Raleigh, M. N. G. N. Dickie Davis, Artite Tauernacle No. 472-Weets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Fellow Hall, Square and alum street streets. Mrs. Nettie C. P. P. Dickie Davis, C. R. M. Hettle bettle, assistant C. R. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 75 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IDWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN CAN WOMEN. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Goe. Green Exr. being the party in 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 five (5) in block fourteen (14) of Whites Riverview 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 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 REDEMPTION. 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 Whites Riverview addition, now included in and forming a part of the city of Dee Molley, 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. Beynton; 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 REDEMPTION To G. E. Green, being the party whose name the property hereinafter described is taxed: You and Each of You are Hersey Novelty, 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 Moines and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax the year 1900 to E. J. Boynton; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of parchia, is 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 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 de cried real estate, to-wit: Lot No. 7, in block No. 3, 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. Hartley, that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase made in quarantine, the mentioned sale; and that the right depletion 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. Parr: You are hereby notified that the petition of the Plaintiff in the above entitled cause is filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Arkansas for Polk County, claiming of you the loss of money Dollars ($100 00) as money justly from you, and interest thereon at six per cent from the 18th day of January A. D., 1897, upon your one promissory note for One Hundred Dollars, dated January 18th, 1897, made by said W. A. Bricker and L. C. Bricker to E. M. Parr and endorsed by said Parr, and also asking for attorney's fees and costs that fall under L. C. Bricker and W. A. Bricker are non-residuals of the State of Iowa and asking that a writ of attachment issue against the property rights and credits of the said defendants. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the September Term A. D. 1904 of the said court, which will commence on the nineteenth day of September A. D. 1904, a default will be entered against you, and judgment rendered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN, Attorneys for Plaintiff. THE PLACE TO GET A HOME IS MONTANA IDAHO OR OREGON THE WAY VIA NORTHERN PACIFIC THE TIME SEPTEMBER 15 TO OCTOBER 15 VERY LOW RATES ONE-WAY COLONIST TICKETS. FREE GOVERNMENT and LOW PRICED RAILWAY LAND Good for Fruit, Grain, Dairying and Poultry. 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D., 1901, the following described real estate, to-wit: Lot eight (8) in block eighteen (18) of White Riverview 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 1900 to E. J. Boynton, that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in insurance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right deduction will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereto, as provided by law. E. M. Parker, Owner and holder of said certificate. THE F MONTAN IDA 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 Rock Island meals Are the best on wheels. 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