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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL, XI, No. 18. CITY NEWS. [N. B. If you have excellent lives or friends visit in the city or city town, make a visit, please inform us; we sell it all our local news-Ed Mrs. H. S. Graves is able to be out again. Mrs.' C. H. Cousins was a Buxton visitor this week. Miss Mabel Hall left Tuesday morning for her home at Keokuk. Mr. O. W. Curtis of Buxton is a visitor in the capital city this week. Mr. Walter Williams who had expected to spend the winter in Saint Joseph has decied to remain here. J. Kirkpatrick, practical union hatter hats cleaned, dyed and reshaped. All the latest styles. 817 Grand avenue. Mr, and Mrs. W. T. Buckner entertained a number of their friends last Thursday night. Refreshments were served during the evening. Mrs. J. P. Hamilton and daughter, Miss Nina, left Tuesday for St. Louis to spend one week viewing the Exposition sights Mr. Willie Howard left Tuesday for Keokuk to attend the carnival and street fair there this week. This is the first visit he has made to Keokuk for several years. Mr. O. J. Gauss who is studying the violin in the musical department of Highland Park college, is now a member of the college orchestra. Miss May Jackson of Glasgow, Mo. arrived in the city this week and entered the Capital City Commercial College She will stay with her aunt, Mrs. A. Black of 1322 Grand avenue. The H. B. S. R. C met with Mrs. E. T, Banks Thursday. Mrs. Carr on W. Ninth street will be the hostess Thursday, Oct. 13. All members are requested to be present, it will be the election of officers. 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. Mesdames Claude Harris and James Woods returned home last week after spending a very pleasant fortnight in Red Oak with relatives and friends. Mr. T. S. Ruff who has been away from home about two years in different cities, returned last Friday morning looking well and jovial as ever. Thad says "I am never going to leave home again." Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Birney have their beautiful home they recently purchased at 2005 Leyner street fixed up and are now located in it, where their sails are invited to call. The Rag social that the Athenias was to have given a few weeks ago and the rain storm prevented, will be given Monday evening at the Union Congregational church. Everybody invited. No admission charged. 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. C. Phelps gave a dinner party last Sunday afternoon in honor of Mr. O. W. Curtis of Buxton and Miss Mabel Hall of Keokuk. An elegant reast was served. The Monday night club was royally entertained by Miss Mary Montague on Day street last Monday evening, and in connection with the informal occurred the annual election of officers for the ensuing year. Miss Beatrice Hieklin was elected president, Mrs. Brown Brown vice president, Mrs. Hattie Adams treasurer, Geo. H. Mason secretary, Mrs. H. S. Graves assistant secretary, Rev. H. S. Graves chaplain. The Union Congregational church will tender a reception to the colored delegates and representatives of the National Congregational Council next Wednesday evening at their church. All the colored delegates that will have reached our city by Wednesday will be present from 6 to 7:30 sharp. The ladies will serve a chicken pie dinner, to which the public is invited. DR. A. G. EDWARDS, Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. 2 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. OWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 460 (Office) Miles' Drug Store Office 818 Park Street. Mr. Chas. Roy accompanied Troop E Eleventh cavalry to Cedar Rapids this week. Mr. Robert Jones who was sent to Clarinda sometime ago, died this week and was brought here for burial; write up will appear next week. A concert will be given on Thursday night, Oct. 20 at Union Congregational church, for the benefit of the church. Look for program in next week's issue. Miss Anna Brown of Sac City arrived in our city Monday and is the guest of Mrs. B. J. Holmes on Center street. Miss Brown was formerly from Oskaloosa where she is well known. Rev. G. E. Green of Marshalltown was in the capital city last week assisting Rev. Wimbush in holding a series meetings. They had a very successful meeting and several accessions to the Maple Street Baptist church. The Athenien Literary and Musical club gave an interesting program last Monday at the home of Mr. P. Bell, 1520 Nineteenth street. Mrs. J. W. Jackson read a good paper on success in life, Mrs. J. L. Thompson recited Sheridan's Ride, J. C. Williams sang a solo accompanied by Miss Mario Bell. Monday the society will give a Rag social, it is the one that the weather caused to be postponed The Olive Branch Whist Club held their first meeting this fall the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodward last Wednesday night, and nearly all of their former members being present. The host served luncheon after the playing was over. They will meet next week with Mr. and George Woods, 813 Eleventh street. The ladies and friends of the Union Congregational church will give a six o'clock dinner Wednesday evening, Oct. 12, for the benefit of the said church, Tenth and Park. The price of the dinner will be 25 cents. Everybody is invited to attend. The dinner will be served promptly at six p. m., and will last until 7:30 p. m. ANNIVERSARY. Next Friday the 14th inst. will be the anniversary at Burn's M. E. church and the pastor, Rev. O. A. Johnson, has arranged the following program for that evening: Tenor Solo, Prof Geo. I. Holt. Address, Robert Raikes. Soprano Solo, Mrs Geo. Law. During the evening the following ministers will make brief remarks on different subjects. T. L. Griffith, H. S. Graves, H. W. Porter, and J. O. R. Wimbush Bass Solo, G. H. Mason. Bass Gold, or B. M. Mason. A silver offering will be accepted at the door. Services at Union Congregational church Sunday, Oct. 9: Morning service; topic, "Religion in the Present Tense." Evening service; Rev. Avery will preach. Wednesday evening special meeting of the visiting brethren. David and Jonathan League will be addressed Sunday afternoon by J. L. Thompson, subject, "The Benefits of Life Insurance." Rev. H. W. PORTER, Pastor. Great Gathering of Noted Men The Triennial National Council and Cooperative societies of the Congregational churches will convene in the Plymouth Congregational church, Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 13 to 30. The following delegates will be entertained by the member of the Union Congregational church: Rev. H. H. Proctor of Atlanta, Ga, guest of Mr. J. H. Shepard. Rev. A. C. Garner. Washington, D. C. guest.ofMr. J. L. Thompson. Revs. James Bond and J. H. McNally gruffa of Emma. Emmara Harris guest of Rev. W. H. Holloway, Thomasville, Ga., guest of Rev. H. W. Porter. Rev. B. A. Imes, Moline, Ala., guest of Mr. Wm. Coalson. Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala., guest of Mrs. J. W. Fields. Fisk Jubilee Singers will stop with Mrs. Jane Robinson, Tenth street. The above named gentlemen will be present at the Union Congregational church Wednesday evening, Oct. 12th, at 8 o'clock sharp and will deliver addresses. All friends are invited to come out and meet the distinguished men from the South. All are invited to attend the Council while in session at the Plymouth Congregational church. Export Millions of Rabbitts. Twenty million rabbits were exported from Victoria, Australia, last year EDITORIALS. ROOSEVELT DOES NOT SHIRK HIS DUTY. Few, if there be any presidents of these United States that has not shirked duty as President Roosevelt when it becomes his duty to perform that task. He is brave, fearless, honest, courageous as a lion, as gentle as a lamb, as independent as the eagle, and as pure as the dove. He is the real genuine, typical, modern American citizen—a christian gentleman, loving only that which is pure, honest and elevating in man. He admires those qualities in any man, regardless of color or nationality, and believes that the door of hope of opportunity should not be closed on any human being on account of race or their nationality. One of his latest utterance not being satisfied with the arrangement of the Democritic party he said: "This country is based upon the fundamental idea that each man, no matter what his occupation, his race or his religious belief, is entitled to be treated on his worth as a man, and neither favored nor discriminated against because of any accident in his position." Strong words are these, at this time, when all the gray matter in the Democratic brain is taxed to invent words and schemes to confound civil rights with social privileges, But Democratic words and Democratic deeds both fail to swerve the President from his line of duty. The colored people of this country have never asked and do not now ask any favor on account of their color. They ask only to be treated on their worth as men. DEMOCRATIC HYPOCRISY. As the national election draws near the Democratic party is using every available means to secure a few colored votes in the doubtful Eastern and Central states, especially are they trying to hold those colored voters who have heretofore acted with them in local and perhaps state questions, but let me warn you my colored voters, do not allow yourself to be misled into local issues this year, lay that aside and remember now that we are in a national struggle against national democracy, as taught and controlled by "Pitchfork Tillmon, Vaderman or Ex-Governor Brown of Maryland. Below I give a few quotations recently uttered by those Democratic leaders: "From necessity we used force and fraud to overcome the negro majority. The negroes were backed by the United States government and the great Republican party. The whites had nothing but the memory of a civilization coming down to them from a thousand years of Anglo-Saxon manhood. We used our brains and managed to liberate ourselves from a condition that was hopeless and unendurable." After thus boasting of the bloody record made by South Carolina, where colored voters were hounded, beated, exiled, shot to death and hanged in order to destroy the Republican party in the state, Mr. Tillman takes up the subject which is nearest to the heart of the southern Democrat—the repeal of the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. This is the one thought uppermost in the south to-day, and the first step in that direction is to elect Parker and Davis. On this subject Senator Tillman says: "If the fourteenth and fifteenth amendments were repealed, and the idea that an educated negro is fit to govern white men abandoned, the negroes would soon cease to provoke the superior race, and such acts of blood and violence would be a thing of the past." "The northern people can help us, if they will, by support and cooperatian, but they have got to unlearn many of the ideas which have come to them in the last 40 years, and, most of all, they must realize that the negroes will be put down and held down with a ROYAL MILLINERY Co. ~ FALL ~ MILLINERY 610 Walnut St. bloody hand, regardless of consequences." Now my colored voters in the north, where you now have your right to vote, will you, a single one of you, reward those Negro hating rebels by voting for the party that they control? COLORED MAN AND HIS PRIZE CORN. An agricultural fair was held recently in Osceola, Clark county, and the exhibits of cereals, grasses, vegetables and flowers completely filled a spacious double store room, making a rare display of nature's bounties, as well as artistic taste in decorative work. Corn was fittingly at the front, many fine samples being brought together by offer of a prize for the best ten ears of any standard variety. The first prize was wnn by D. W. Heron and the second score by Joe Wilson, a thrifty colored farmer of Fremont township. The difference between the first and second scoring was very slight. Mr. Wilson stated that his field was planted about the first of June, and the well matured ears were picked just 100 days after the date of planting. He obtained a fine stand, which he attributes to faithful adherence to the counsels given by profssor Holden in his evening lecture at Osceola last April. The colored farmer was an attentive listener at that meeting, and was incited to make a thorough test of seed, after procuring the earliest variety he could find in the county. He is justly proud of his success as a corn grower. The above is from Joe Trigg's Farm Philosophy in the daily Register and Leader. Mr. Trigg is one of the paominent writers of farm products in the west and is now editor of the Weekly Iowa State Register. Mr. Wilson we congratulate you t securing the prize, continue on in your vocation as it is the most independent life that one can live. NATIONAL COUNCIL The triennial national Congregational council meeting here next week will be attended by some of the most noted scholars and most profound theologians of this age, both colored and white. Without a doubt it will be the highest type of educated ministers and christian workers in America. Among the distinguished white men that will be here are Dr. Lyman Abbott, Dr. DeWitt Hills and Gunsulus. A few of the able and leading colored ministers are Dr. H. H. Proctor of Atlanta; Ga., moderator of the Southern Council; Dr. Bond; Dr. Moore; Dr. G. V. Clark, who wa here last December and organized Union Congregational church is elected as a delegate from South Carolina, and is expected here. J. W. ROBINSON C. A. DISHMAN FIRST CLASS SERVICE The only Union Equal Rights Barber Shop in the City..... Southeast cor. Fourth and Walnut Mrs. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala., Prof. W. H. DuBois of Atlanta, University. Governor Albert B. Cummins, Senator Johnathan P. Dollliver and Lesslie M. Shaw have each issued a public address extending welcome to the Council meeting. A Special train from Grinnell will bring many of that college town people here Thursday for the opening session. All these meetings will be worth your while to attend. Some will be held in the Central Chrischurch, the First Baptist and the Auditorium, but the main meetings will be held at Plymouth, Eight and Pleasant. We welcome the Council on behalf of the colored citizens and deem it an honor to have the meeting of such a gathering of religious people that has done so much for the true education of the race. OBITUARY. After an illness of several years Mrs. H. W. Scott, formerly of this city but now of Fayette, Mo., died at that place last Monday of a complication of diseases. Mrs. Scott was well known here, as this city was her home for a number of years. Mrs. Scott leaves a number of relatives and friends to mourn her death. The remains were buried in that city. Burlington, Iowa, September 20. Mr. John L. Thompson, Dear Sir—My wife and I have decided we cannot get along without your paper, so you may send it again. Send me the back copies since you were here and when you collect I will pay you $3.00 for this year and a year in advance. Please send back copies. I remain your friend. FATE MARTIN, 502 Washington St. Keosauqua, Iowa, Sept. 19. Mr. Thompson, Dear Sir,—Find enclosed $5.50 for the BYSTANDER. I am very sorry that I kept you waiting so long. Thanking you for your kindness. Respectfully, MRS. BENJ. HUBBARD. One of the most remarkable events in the reading world last winter was the sudden interest developed in Geo. Bernard shaw and his work. Every one is now talking about him and reading his plays, of which "Man Superman" has created most of the sensation For this reason Rafford Pyke's discussion of Mr. Shaw's theories of courtship fn the October "Cosmopolitan" will probably appeal more than any other to the intelligent and up-to-date reading public of all magazine articles of the month. The birth of a son to the King of Italy has aroused interest in the youngest royal family in Europe. Therefore, of especial timely moment is Grace Channing's article on "Two Baby Princesses" in the October "Twentieth Century Home." It tells much about the home life of the Princesses Iolanda and Mafalda, the little daughter of the Italian royalties. The article is well illusited. Subscribe for the Bystander. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 ROOM 338, 390, 393 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, Ia MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 MOM 388, 390, 398 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, Ia CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public..... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. G. A. Davis has been quite ill this past week. Mr. Wallace Davis was in from Hite. man Thursday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. Rivers was in town from Hocking Sunday. Mr. Reese Underwood, Mrs. Anna Davis and little Willie Davis were guests of Mrs. Grayson at Hiteman Sunday. Mrs. Delia Martin was quite sick a few days of this week. Mr. John Mines is very sick at present and has been ill for sometime. Rev. George Bower was in Albia Saturday and Sunday. He and Mr. Burt Jones were also Buxton visitors. CALIFORNIA INFORMATION California is a big state, large of area, rich in natural wealth, tremendous in its scenic features and with a feature full of great promise. Every American is more or less interested in knowing about this wonderful commonwealth. A forty page folder with more than half a hundred beautiful illustrations and a complete colored map of the state has been issued by the Chicago & North-Western Railway. It contains in condensed and interesting form, a mass of information on various subjects of interest, including a list of hotels at California tourist points with their rates, capacity, etc. Sent to any address on receipt of four cents in stamps, by W. B. Kniskern, P. T. M. Chicago. WASHINGTON ITEMS. Rev. Payton returned from conference last Monday evening. Mrs. Jennie Jones and daughter Frynis returned from Moline Thursday morning. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Turner a son Tuesday evening. The C C's met with Mr. Geo. Black Tuesday evening. Mrs. J. D. Daniels was hostess of the C C's last Tuesday evening. The house was tastily decorated with fall roses and carnations, and light refreshments were served in the dining room. The evening was spent socially Mrs. Daniels is a perfect artist in entertaining MMr. Jas Crump has returned home from Hedrick. KEOKUK NOTES. The home of Wm. Gross which was recently damaged by fire is undergoing repairs. He and family moved into the house vacated by Willett. Mr. Leon Bland and family will move to New Orleans about the first of November. Mrs. Belleson of St. Paul and Miss Wells of Anoka, Minn., have returned home after a pleasant visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Bland. Mrs. Emma Teebau and son, and Mrs. Wm. Taylor, accompanied by Mrs. Frank Robertson of Quince, Ill., will visit the World's Fair City this week. Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Anderson have returned from a short visit to the World's Fair. The A. M. E. church members are glad to have Rev. Lewis with them another year. Mrs. Thos. Freeman has opened a neat restaurant on upper Mcin street. Mr. and Mrs. Zack Davis of Chicago are visiting Mr. Davis' mother on North Thirteenth street. Mr. and Mrs. Yelser of Denver, Colo., are visiting Keokuk friends. Thursday afternoon and evening Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Goons celebrated their forty-third wedding anniversary at their beautiful home on Frankiin street. About 20 of their friends were invited, and paid respect to this couple who stand so high in the estimation of their acquaintances. Mr. and Mrs. Goens have been residents of this city since Sixty-one and have a wide acquaintance. Both are members of the A. M. E. church and their long life in our city have made them well known by all. Their home was artistically decorated for the happy occasion in green and white and presented a haud-some picture. Ferns and flowers were used in great profusion and vases of white carnations and asters were placed in the parlor and dining room. In one room of the residence was a display of numerous useful gifts received from their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Goens were assisted in receiving by Mrs. Bailey of Peoria, Ill., Mrs Chas Gones, Miss Etta --- Evans of Indianapolis, Ind., and Miss Cora Steward of Peoria, Misses Florence Jackson George Williams presided at the puach bowl. In the dining room where dainty refreshments were served was suspended a floral dove which presented a pleasant sight. We all nounce in hoping this couple will have many more days of happiness and pleasure. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION TO THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND SOUTHWEST Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated. Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Free Reclining Chair Cars and "The Best of Everything." For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. MT. PLEASANT Mrs. Dora Wilbur has returned from a visit with friends in Buxton. a visit with friends in Buxton. Mrs F. L. Burnett left for an excused visit with relatives in Omcaa. The I. K. S. club met at the home of the Misses Mason, Thursday evening. A very interesting Literary program was rendered. The entertainment given by the ladies of the A. M. E. church Friday night was a financial success. Miss Nell Opal Kellis, of Keokuk, spent Sunday in the city. She was the guest of Miss Carry McCrackin. The evening services at the A. M. E. church, Sunday evening, were given over to the Young Peoples Christian Endeavor. The following program was rendered: Selection, Choir; Paper, Miss Louisa Mason; Solo—"Down in the Deep Let Me Sleep," Mr. Harry Burnaugh; Recitation, Miss Beatrice Hedge; Selection—"Hope Thou in God," Choir; Paper—Victory in Defeat, Mr. Rosco Henderson; Duet—"Keep on Believing," Miss K. N. Bartlett and Miss M. Taylor. Rev. Bowling of the Baptist preached his farewell sermon Sunday evening to an unusually large audience. Misses Nellie Unley and Cora Taylor will leave Thursday to visit the world's fair at St. Louis. Miss Louisa Mason left Wednesday for Evanston, Ill. The "Men's League" met at the A M. E. church. Tuesday evening. CLARINDA NOTES Last week the ladies club of Clarinda, tendered a reception to Miss George Stewart, who takes her leave of us, September 21, 1904, for her home in Neb. She leaves many friends here in Clarinda. She was on of the up-to-date club and church workers. Sunday, October 2, Mrs. L.W.Blythe entertained at dinner Rev. James L. Wharton, Mrs. Carrie Reed, Rev. R. Knight, Mrs. Isom Knight, Mrs. Williams, Mr. J. Henderson and Mrs. McDowell, Mrs. Blythe is one of the up-to-date entertainers. The members of the A. M. E. church gave a pound party on their pastor, Rev. J. L. Wharton. Time will not prevent us to note the many good things that the kind friends give. Rev. Mrs. R. Knight is to leave soon, for Galesburg, the Rev. Knight is pastor of the A. M. E. church. Clarinda will be sorry to see her leave. Clarinda is glad to note that the Rev. G. W. Gains, D. D., comes as our presiding elder. We wish for him much joy. COLONIST LOW ONE-WAY SECOND CLASS RATES To California, Oregon, Washington, Via the North-Western Line, wil, be in effect from all stations daily until. October 15, inclusive. Stop-overs and interesting side trips. Fast trains through to the Pacific Coast daily, with tourist sleeping cars and free reclining chair cars. Personally conducted excursions. For tickets and full infor-formation apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Mr. George Guter and family and Mrs. Reed Warren were visitors at Albion over Sunday, the guests of Mrs. Howard. After spending a week preaching in Des Moines, preaching at the East Side Baptist church, Rev. Green returned home. Rv. Mendelhall of Buxton is in the city to attend the white Baptist convention. While in the city he is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cobb. W. Walker of Des Moines was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday on business. Grand Master I. L. Brown left the city Monday on his annual tour of visiting the Masonic lodges throughout the jurisdiction. Mrs. R. J. Wright is holding meetings at the little mission near the soldiers' home. Everybody invited. Mr. Press Cottomas of Des Moines Mr. Press Cottomas of Des Moines is in the city on business. The social which was held at the Baptist church Thursday evening was a success. Lewis Johnson, one of our industrious citizens, has a large meet wagon on the streets which is bringing in the sheaves satisfactorily. Messrs, Arthur Carter and Albert Walker are the proud owners of a drove of fine young Jersey red pigs. Mrs. Howard of Albion was in the city over Monday, the guest of her daughter, Mrs. George Guter. Mr. Lewis Taylor, who has been indisposed the past month, does not improve very fast. Mrs. R. J. Wright has returned from the conference, where she reports a fine time. Miss Jessie Walker was the recipient of a magnificent piano last week. It was a present from her brother, Al, and sister, Miss Mattie, of New York. She will begin at once to study music at the convent here. Treasurer Roberts says: the $10 bills are highly popular. Deservedly so, too. Phipps got his divorce. Now he is fully qualified to play golf at Newport. Being an adept at putting people to sleep, Jim Jeffries is going into the hotel business. An eastern editor has confessed that he is sick of telling lies. "Who follows in his train?" The czar's new baby has heaps of trouble before him. Incidentally, he has got to learn to talk Russian. A dressmakers' convention may have a great deal more interest for men than they are aware of at the time. The average Englishman, it is said, consumes 600 glasses of beer per annum. It may be true, but it looks frothy. The King of Italy is only a little more than four feet in height, but he probably feels as tall as a church steeple. The Empress Dowager of China has become an apostle of reform, but she reserves the right to do her own reforming. The New York Press wants a way patented to always get the last word in an argument. Easy. Give it to your opponent. Several lives were lost in the last South American revolution. This is a matter which should be inquired into by the police. Excessive automobiling produces the disease automania, so the doctors say. Excessive dodging produced autophobia long ago. Owing to the fact that the hazing season has opened it is necessary for the doctors to attend to their regular patients between times. The stork is certainly doing well by European royalty this year, which, by the way, must be encouraging to young Queen Wilhelmina. A Chicago poet is severely criticised for making "nishn" rhyme with "spinach." But allowance should be made for the Chicago pronunciation. The apple crop of New Jersey this year is immense, and already the fancy of the New Jersey farmer lightly turns to thoughts of applejack. Canadian vegetarians outswam the meat eaters in a contest at Toronto a few days ago. As a rule, however, the best swimmers are fish eaters. The new treaty between Great Britain and Tibet authorizes Tibet to pay John Bull $2.50,000 for the privilege of letting him do exactly as he please. Ella Wheeler Wilcox says that no great success is ever achieved in the world by kicking. Didn't Ella ever see a football game? Or a burlesque show? At this season of the year it is only proper to expect the Mad Mulah to come forth at any moment with another of his justly celebrated outbreaks. The Chicago woman who found a pink-eyed burglar in her pink boudier will doubtless file an application for membership in the Municipal Art League. The annual crisis in Mr. Harry Lehr's life is almost upon him. The close of the Newport season is at hand and he must decide what to wear on the train home. A St. Louis newspaper reporter left an estate valued at $80,000 when he died the other day. There are few of us who could have survived under the circumstances. The railroad statistics show that the average passenger can ride 58.917,645 miles before getting killed. All ways make it a point to get out and walk the 58.917,646th mile. When the dancing masters have invented another dance that is as easy and awkward as the two-step their promise to abolish that form of terpischorean festivity may be fulfilled. Thus far 800 or more double stars have been discovered and cataloged. They will soon be so plentiful as to attract no more attention than the birth of a girl baby in the family of a European monarch. Scientists have declared that if a man be put in a dark room with a blue light it is possible to extract his teeth painlessly. Shut a man with the toothache in a dark room and the air will become blue enough without artificial aid. Mr. Astor has a right to live where he please, and to be a citizen of any country, the subject of any monarch that will take him in; but he can't expect the people of the United States to take much pride in his American origin. Whether to eschew old milk, as Dr. Reynolds advises, or drink it sour with Professor Metchnikoff is the latest puzzle prepared for the common man by science. And the common person, as usual, will take neither born of the dilemma. In view of the fact that a Smithsonian institution anthropologist does that within a few centuries blondes will have entirely vanished from the face of the earth, the man who prefers a blonde wife had better hurry up and get one now. PRESSED MEAT POISONS FIFTEEN Guests at Party in Clinton in Serious Condition. No Deaths, However, Have Resulted as Yet-Party Was Held a Week Ago and Potamite Poisoning Set in Within Few Days Afterward Ciltonn, Oct. 5. Fifteen cases of potamite poisoning have so far resulted from the eating of pressed meat at a party given by Henry Lass, and while none of the victims have died, some of them are dangerously ill. This party was given last Wednesday evening, but it was only learned yesterday that many of the guests were suffering from poisoning. The fact that only those who partook of the pressed meat are sick is considered by the physicians as proof that the meat was in an incipient state of putrefaction or a group of people sick by the day following the party. However, most of the cases did not develop for five or six days and it was not learned until yesterday that several had been poisoned. Those who are the most seriously ill are Mrs. James Ludoph, Mrs. Joanne Dierksen and Mrs. Carson Kettlesman. The case is similar to one at Sabula a few years ago, when several persons died. However, it is not be lieved that these will prove so serious. STATE IS ENJOINED. Omaha People Object to Sale of Their Iowa Homes Des Moines, Oct. 4.—Chief Justice Melville B. Fuller has interfered to prevent the application of a new Iowa law. Injunction papers have been secured and notice served on Secretary of State Martin and others having to do with the application of the law. Charles R. Hannan, a Council Bluffs banker, through his attorney, Jacob R. Sims, partner of Secretary Shaw, some time ago asked for a survey of portions of the old river bed in that area. The survey was duly appointed to survey the same and report to the state authorities. Now Samuel Carr, Grafton St. L. Abbott and John A. Creighton have secured from the Iowa district a restraining order to prevent the survey. They claim they are occupants of the land in question, which the legislature proposed to sell to the highest bidder, and that the carrying out of the land will not deen. The new law was secured upon the urgent demand of Mr. Sims, who represented to the "sitators that it would clear up so sc" issued land it trespassed and obstructed question. In East Omaha it is represented that Hannan and Sims are in a scheme to get valuable land for a nominal consideration. The state authorities know nothing of the merits of the controversy, but have authorized the legal procedure in question aqi aqi soupsoose the new law. OLIVER SCORES KNOCKOUT. Appraisers' Report on Monona-Harril- ne Ditch Barred. Onawa. Oct. 5.—The joint meeting of Monona and Harrison counties to take action on the alleged damages on the big Monona-Harrison county ditch met at Onawa today and was largely attended. A. P. Sawyer of Sloux City appeared for the petitioners. The Northwestern railroad was represented by General Attorneys H. H. Moore of Moniles and Linneer Flinner of Chicago. Judges Addison Oliver appeared as the great objector and scored a knock-out on the appraisers' report by affidavit of the appraisers, was a brother of F. C. Ross, who owns land in the drainage district. His contention was sustained by the tribunal, and the work will all have to be done over again. New appraisers. The Northwestern presented evidence, to show that their damages were $18,000 instead of $9,000, as allowed, and filed notice of appeal. At hearer hearing other objectors met at 10:30 o'clock. October 14, at Onawa. PRIMARY LAW NOT STARTED. No Instructions Will Go to Judges to List Voters. Des Moines, Oct. 7.—There will not go to the judges of election in Polk county any instructions relative to the listing of voters and classifying them with regard to political preferences this year. The new primary law for Polk county provides for such classification of voters before they can vote at the primaries. But the provisions are not to be applied until notice is formally given in the county by publication. This publication has not been given, so far as are known, of such information where the instructions are prepared for the voters. When the new law was passed last winter the Polk county, republican primaries had already been held, and there was no desire to apply it then. But there will be primaries next year unless the biennial election amendment is passed. You must take part in a primary they must make choice of parties to which they wish to belong. The independent voters are to be cut out. No steps have as yet been taken to put the law into effect. CASHIER ARRESTED. Charged With Embezzlement of $1,750 From New Liberty Bank Davenport, Oct. 6.—Arnold Beuthein, cashier of the New Liberty Savings bank, which failed last week, was arrested here yesterday on a warrant sworn to him. He was taken him with embroiderment of $1,750. Besides this specific charge, reports say indebtedness of the cashier to the bank may reach $45,000. Beuthein, then, was incurred in court himself. He saws he can disprove the charge. SHERCLIFFE ARRESTED. Notorious Robber Again in Starlar Role Des Moines, Oct. 6.—A telegram from Council Bluffs last night conveyed the intelligence that Frank Sherliff was arrested at Logan yesterday by Sheriff Barnes of Jefferson county, on the indictment returned in 1900 charging Sherliff with the robbery of the bridge house. The indictment of the Omaha Civic federation, under whose protection Sherliff has been since his release from the Fort Madison prison, at once began hasane corpus prosecuting Sherliff. Thomas says that he believes the purpose of Sherliff's arrest at this time is to hinder his appearance against Tom Dennison of Omaha. Thomas is one of the attorneys who is pushing the prosecution against Denn The Jefferson county authorities notified Warden Jones, before Sheriff's release, that they would be at the prison gate to arrest him when he Lockridge indictment. When the time came they were not there, claiming $\omega$ have lost the papers. Lockridge is located in the eastern part of Jefferson county, on the Chicagoland and Quincy railroad. It was robbed March 20, 1890. SHERCLIFFE IS RELEASED. Judge Says Arrest Was Caused by Wrong Motive Council Bluffs, Oct. 7—Frank Sherliffe will not be taken to Fairfield to stand trial on indictment for robbery of Lockridge depot. Judge Thornell of the district court at Logan yesterday overruled the demurrier to the application for a writ of habeas corpus in Sherliffe's behalf. Sherliff Barnes of Jefferson county was accordingly denied the right to arrest Sherliffe and take him to Fairfield. In overruling the demurrier, Judge Thornell said the present desire to place Sherliffe on trial at Fairfield did not appear to be in good faith, since the indictment had been pending there for fourteen years, and despite the fact that the law requires the speedy trial of criminal cases, no previous evidence to support and associate Sherliffe for the Lockridge robbery. Sherliffe will consequently remain in Logan to appear as star witness for the state in the Pollock diamond robbery case against Tom Dennison. In order that no "accidents" may happen to him, Sherliffe has been given a room at the Harrison county jail to will sleep. A position has been secured for him in a Logan furniture store, where he may work until after the Dennison trial. GRAIN TRUST FORMED? Declared Work of Card Committees is Contra to Law. Des Moines, Oct. 7.—Prominent judges and attorneys are of the opinion that the members of the Iowa Grain Dealers' association who meet at the Grant club and adjusted prices for grain in Iowa, causing cards with these prices to be sent out, made themselves liable to prosecution under the state law. It is rumored that secretary Geo. Wells of the association, and other prominent leaders, claim that they are safe, for the reason that they maintain with competent attorneys, and acted according to legal advice in all matters pertaining to the cards and adjustment of profit margins. It is explained that W. Case, who sends out the cards, is not a member of the association, and that the members who ordered cards sent to their representatives out over the past year have avoided open rupture of the law. A number of the most prominent judges and attorneys in the city, however, say that the intent shown upon the face of these operations govern, and if any subterfuge has been practiced to avoid disobeying the verbal letter of the statutes, it will not hold good in court. "WILD MAN" IS CAPTURED Terrorized Women and Children—Substituted for Days on Shelled Corn. Shell Rock, Ia, Oct. 4.—With his clothing in tatters and unkempt hair reaching to his shoulders, a womaned man wandered in the vicinity of costumes, sat under a desk, sat dayduring, terrorizing women and children by his appearance. At times he would lie down in the middle of the road, and then proceed to some farm house, where he would shout in coherent utterances, but manifested no disposition to do any harm. He broke into Bethel chapel, a small country church, where he established himself for the night. A posse was organized and the man taken from the church, no difficulty being experienced in his capture. The man gives his name as John C. C. Vermillion county, Indiana. Occasionally he talks in a rational manner and at such times he states he came to Iowa in search of employment. His appearance at the time of his captures indicated that he had not eaten for several days. He was fitted a quantity of shelled corn, upon which he claimed to have subsisted for some time. DIES OF BROKEN HEART Leon Woman Who Killed Husband by Mistake. Leon, Oct. 7.—Mrs. Peter Lewis, the woman who mistook her husband for a chicken thief and killed him, is dead at her home near here, her physician said that hers is a case of a broken heart. Mrs. Lewis saw the chicken thief, the chicken yard and, grabbing a gun, ran to the place and fired two shots. The man proved to be her husband, who had gone to the poultry yard to secure everything for the night before entering the house. Mrs. Lewis has been prostrated with grief, has refused to eat, has been away mentally and physically since the unfortunate occurrence. Found Dead in a Farmer's Hay Mow. Cherokee, Oct. 6.—George Perrin was killed by a dog when the marmorer's barn a few miles from here. At first it was thought that he had committed suicide. He once resided in this city, but of late had been at work in Nobles county, Minnesota. The coroner held a postmortem examination last night and came to the conclusion that the death was due to natural causes. NEW LAW 18 CONSTITUTIONAL. Belle Plaine, Oct. 5—In the district court at Vinton, Judge G. W. Burnham has given a decision to the effect that the law passed by the last legislature allowing cities of the second class to incur an indebtedness equal to 2/3 per cent of the taxable value of the property is constitutional. The decision was in the case of W. N. Halsey & Co. of, Chicago, vs. the City of Belle Plaine. Halsey & Co. bought the bond issued made by the city under the new law, depositing $3,000 as evidence of good faith, on the condition that the issuer, the one company awarded decided that the bond was unconstitutional and refused to take the bonds, suing to recover the $3,000 deposited. The question hinged upon the clause in the constitution which says that the indebtedness of cities of the class shall be limited to per cent of the property as returned by the assessor. As the assessor returns the property at one-fourth its value as given to him by the property owner, the question was whether or not $2½ per cent allowed by new on the full value of the property, or not less than the 3 per cent on the taxable value, which is one-fourth of the real value. The case will be appealed to the supreme court at once, and as it is of great importance throughout the state, it must expect that an early decision will happen. ROCK ISLAND SHOPS OPEN Western Management Wins Over Eastern Systems. Chicago, Oct. 7.—After nine months' management of the great Rock Island system by President Lenor F. Loree, who attempted to enthuse Baltimore & Ohio eastern methods into the road, western methods have won out. Loree is dethroned from the highest salaried position in the world, B. F. Winchell reinstated, and business along the line will now begin to him. He will be the central as a result of the fight for the control of the Rock Island and Alton railways. He was under contract for a salary of $75,000 a year for five years, the money to be paid whether he served the entire time or only two days of it. That brought $75,000 of the $75,000. The remaining $500,000 a bonus to induce him to leave the company to the Baltimore & Ohio and accept the complete position for the Rock Island system. Lorce's resignation was the result of a long fight between the Moore brothers and eastern capital interests. The battle was largely between Lorce, supreme commander of the Rock Island Railway company, B F. Winchell, president of the Rock Island Railway company, Winchell the day and is now the sole executive head of the gigantic railway company. President Winchell declares the ship will be immediately opened and the Rock Island road will be placed upon its former active basis. ASK AN INVESTIGATION. Stockholders Take Up Affair of Gold Mining Company Iowa Falls, Oct. 4. 4—President Charles H. Tancock of the Iowa Lloeet Gold Mining & Dredging company arrived here from Dubuque last night, accompanied by Attorney L. G. Hurd, who is a director in the company. A conference was being held to be followed by a director's meeting. At a mass meeting of the stockholders, strenuous resolutions were adopted and given to the press, but later were withdrawn, in which a thorough investigation was demanded. The company also signed by stockholders all over central Iowa, of whom there are six hundred or more, three hundred living here. The sentiment today is that unless a full and complete statement is made of the company's condition by the director, the company will remain in investigation and will take charge of the records, which have been under lock and key since the trouble broke out. The appointment of a guardian for Secretary Bliss indicates that he will be of no assistance in untangling the condition in which both gold mining companies appear to have become involved. Assistant Treasurer Maude V. Hamilton returned from Chicago yesterday and many believe her capable of straightening out the company's old management from the west this week may also aid in clearing up matters. Express Company Stops Funeral. Davenport, Oct. 7.—Preparations for the funeral of Barney Leonard, who died at the Soldiers' home at Marshalltown, where interrupted here yesterday by the agent of the Adams Express company, who reopened the company and bill of the Marshalltown undertaker and express charges, a total of $42.55. were paid. The body was shipped here C. O. D. and it looked for a time as though there would be no funeral, but an old comrade paid the bill, but he was given a soldier's burial. Stolen Bugs Are Found. Sioux City, Oct. 7.—Nearly $1,000 worth of rugs which had been stolen during a recent long series or burrages in this city were recovered here yesterday by George M. Shipp, in connection with rugs were found in the store of Louis Geffen, 415 Pearl street, who was taken to the police station and put in the sweatbox. He admitted the rugs came from Chicago and they were stolen by Fred J. Magerstadt, one of the furniture dealers who had lost rugs. Sues His Father-in-Law Sloux City, Oct. 7.—William J. McCrum, a Cherokee county farmer, 36 years of age, is the plaintiff in a suit against the father-in-law, Frederick Schmidt, of Los Angeles, Cal., which is on trial this week in the United States court here. McCrum charging Schmidt with the affections of Mrs. McCrum. Webater City Pioneer Dead Webster City, Ia., Oct. 4—Bernard Kelly, aged 74 years, who has been continuous resident of Webster City since 1867, died very suddenly yesterday morning of heart failure. He was one of the older settlers, who ladded in the real making of this part of Iowa. Upon one occasion when "Tom Taggart, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, was distributor of the spoils, there was much speculation as to who would be coroner of Marion county, a jury of doctors who were anxious for the job, but only one of them, a dapper young physician, had the nerve to ask Taggart about it. "Mr. Taggart," he said, "I have come all the way down to your office to ask whom you favor for the nomination for coroner. I do not like to go ahead without knowing where I stand. Taggart said, "I will be smiled in his most witsome manner. "I'll tell you one thing," he said; "you are no worse off than you were." Men make five dollars a day in the forests of Western Washington, peeling cascara bark. It sells for eight dollars a pound. One pound of dry bark makes enough liquid extract to sell for two dollars at wholesale. A letter box in the wall of a house at Leedham, F-gland, has been converted into a receptacle for a nest by a pair of tomitis. At present it is occupied by eleven young birds, and they are quite friendly with the postman, who opens the box four or five times a day. Bure Cure at Last THE WORLD'S FAIR—ST. LOUIS. Hotel Epitome, three blocks from the Administration and a brick building over 500 rooms. costs no more to stop at Hotel Epitome than an apartment up to 500. European plan. First-class dining ball-reasonable prices. Every conference room. Resort may be reserved. (Garden car on Olive). 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Finally I became so weakened that I had to give up working altogether. I weighed only ninety-four pounds. "Last January I read about Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People in one of the Chicago daily papers and bought a box and began to use them. After I had used half a box I found that I could keep on my stomach the food I ate. I was encouraged 49 this and kept on using the pills for four months. At the end of that time the vomiting spells had ceased altogether and I up to 142 pounds and is still growing. "I think I surely would have died if it had not been for Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, for I sometimes vomited clear blood, and for three or four days at a time I could not eat a te of anything. One doctor said I had chronic inflammation of the stomach, and another said my difficulty was a cancer, but none of their medicines did me any good at all. Finally I concluded that I did not have blood enough to digest my food, and I began the treatment, and has cured me. I can eat anything more than that, all kinds of work. I always keep Dr. Williams' Pink Pills on hand, and I recommend them to my friends because I know they cured me." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills agree with the most delicate stomachs and strengthen the digestive organs until they are digested. They are sold by drugstores. LA FOLLETTE WINS HIS FIGHT HOLDS THE TICKET REGULAR Claims Made By Stalwarts Are Disallowed—Prominent Stalwart States That Decision Means Election of Democrat in Wisconsin. Madison, Wis., Oct. 6.—The supreme court yesterday decided the LaFolette ticket regular. Three judges, Marshall, Dodge and Winslow, were for the LaFolette faction, while Chief Justice Cassaday dissented. The opinion will be filed later by Justice Marshall. After setting forth the facts alleged in the complaint, and in the answer filed, the decision continues. The present controversy comes clearly within the second clause of said section 35, answering, as it does, every call thereof. (A)—Conventions were held. (B)—Each of said conventions made nominations. (C)—Such nominations were duly certified. (D)—Each of said conventions claimed to be the regular convention of the republican party. in authorizing the legislature, in authorizing an official ballot and in granting to the party nominees a right to have their names placed thereon, under the party designation, to subject that right, in cause of controversy between two or more sets of nominees, each claiming the same and such designation, to the decision of the party tribunal as in said section 35. The creation of a tribunal to determine such controversies, no provision being made for judicial review of its decision, is necessarily made in a jurisdiction exclusive and indecisive, impoachable, except for jurisdiction. The tribunal answering to the call of said section 35 is said to exist in the republican state central committee, and is certified in 1902, and duly certified to the secretary of state under section 31 of the statutes, therefore, jurisdiction of this court is limited to deciding whether such committee was or is without jurisdiction, and is certified in some of its members, or whether its decision is affected by jurisdictional defects. Such tribunal, though required to act judicially, being an administrative tribunal, is the sole resort of its members does not disqualify them nor affect its jurisdiction. The decision of the republican national convention as to which of the two sets of delegates from this state claiming the right to represent the republican convention, was entitled to recognition, is not of any significance as a guide to the secretary of state or the committee authorized to determine the factional dispute under said section 35, since exclusive jurisdiction thereof, as conferred by the legislature upon the letter as a special tribunal, as before indicated. As soon as the nominations were made by the conventions, and duly certified, rights of nominees to place upon the nomination ballot, the ticket," became rested in them as representatives of their respective organizations, subject to the decision of the tribunal aforestaid, as to which of the conventions was regular and such right could therefore be not in any way affected determination of any other tribunal. Section 35 of the statutes contemplated in all cases mentioned therein of conflicting claims as to the use of the official ballot of a particular party designation that one set of the claimants, the nominees, and each of the others have a place on the ballot under a designation sufficiently different from that accorded to the rightful claimant of the particular designation to enable the electors to distinguish such set of irregular from the regular number of electors created by law to determine the factional dispute in question for the guidance of the secretary of state having assumed jurisdiction thereof and decided, free from jurisdictional infirmities, that the nominees headed by Robert B. McCormick were entitled to preference in respect to the use upon the official ballot of the name "Republican Ticket," it is the duty of the secretary of state to act accordingly, certifying both sets of nominations to the various county clerks, but giving those headed by preference a letter for governor preference as aforesaid. At the Wisconsin state convention held May 18 last 1060 delegates were given seats. Of these 108 were contested. Of the uncontested delegates 515 1-3 were for the State committee, being of La Follette sympathy, seated but 43 contested "stalwart" delegates, giving La Follette a majority. The "stalwart" charged unfairness, bolted, nominated a separate ticket and went into the State convention. The "stalwart" state to put the "stalwart" ticket in the regular republican column on the official ballot. CORTEY YOU WILL SUCCEED. Is Slated for the Office of Postmaster General. Washington, Oct. 6. - In succession to Mr. Payne, George Bruce Cortelyou, former secretary of the department of commerce and labor, and now chairman of the republican national committee, will become postmaster general. Mr. Cortelyou's appointment as head of the postoffice department was determined on several months ago by the president, and indicated to the president his desire to retire from the department on account of the precarious state of his health. Mr Payne would have resigned the portfolio long ago had it not been for the president's action of the affairs of the department. He felt, however, and said many times to his friends, that he could not reminisquel the duties of the office while the investigation was pending, and exerted himself to the investigation to a conclusion. Mrs. S. W. Marine, of Colorado Springs, Began to Fear the Wrath. Doan's Kidney Pills Saved Her. Mrs. Sarah Marine, of 428 St. Urah St. Colorado Springs, Colo. 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"It was Dr. Gilman's answer," certainly, not his answer, he added: "Joseph Le Conte, my old colleague at the University of California, was asked just such a question as you have put to me on his eighteenth birthday. His reply will do for mine. He said: 'Why should I re-enter?' He have just begun my life work.'" Senator "Joe" Blackburn's politeness was disastrous to him upon one occasion. He was making a trip to the mountains in the eastern part of the country, where he would place a farm house at a remote point from the city. On the day of his arrival he was rather late for dinner, and the lady of the house apologized for the coffee, which at that time was served in a cup. One moment he felt the least, madam," said Senator Blackburn; "I really prefer my coffee cold, you know." It was served cold during the remainder of his two weeks' stay. The czar knows now what a real "boy in the summer time" looks like. CAN DRINK TROUBLE. That's one way to get it. 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The Twin Falls Land and Water Company; located on the Snake river, twenty-four miles south of Shoshone station, the largest irrigation enterprise in America, involving an expenditure of over two million dollars and reclaiming two hundred and seventy five thousand acres of the richest valley lands in the state of Idaho, is now practically completed and will be delivering water on the lands within the next sixty to ninety days. The main canal, sixty-nine miles long, is eighty feet wide at the bottom, one hundred and twenty-four feet at the top and carries ten feet of water. The project is being constructed under the Carey act, and comes under the immediate supervision of the Idaho State Land Board. Last fall the Land Board authorized the opening of 30,000 acres of this land to public entry, and notwithstanding the fact that no water would be delivered this year, all of this land has been absorbed. The State Land Board now authorizes the opening of an additional 100,000 acres at noon, October 20th, at Twin Falls City, and a great rush is expected. Mr. Masqueray, chief of designs of buildings and grounds at the World's Fair, St. Louis, has designed a hotel and townsite known as Twin Falls City, in the heart of these lands, and a $50,000 hotel is now under construction, besides numerous business blocks and residences. Over $00,000 worth of town lots have been sold within the past sixty days. The Oregon Short Line, at an early date, will begin the construction of a branch line from Minidoka through the heart of these lands to the new town of Twin Falls City. Cora—"What is your favorite pet in the animal world?" Dora—"Man."—Chicago Chronicle. If you don't get the biggest and best it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is for sale everywhere and there is positively nothing to equal in quality or quantity. Strange as it may appear, it is a fact that no bird possesses the power to fly backward. TRADE MARK. For Cupboard Corner St.Jacobs Oil Straight, strong, sure, is the best household remedy for Rheumatism Neuralgia Sprains Lumbago Bruises Backache Soreness Sciatica Stiffness Price, 25c. and 50c. DEATH SUMMONS IS ANSWERED Postmaster General Payne is Dead in Washington. LONG ILLNESS FINALLY ENDS Had Been in Failing Health for Past Two Years—Present Head of Republican National Committee Will Take Vacant Place in the Cabinet. Washington, Oct. 5—Henry C. Payne, postmaster general of the United States, a member of the national republican committee, a stalwart of his party, with the history of which, both in his home state and nationally, he has been identified for many years, died at his apartments at the Arlington hotel at 6:10 o'clock last night, aged sixty years. The death was announced in the following official bulletin issued by the attending physicians: "The postmaster general died at 6:10 p.m. He died peacefully, without a struggle. "P. M. Rixey, "G. Lloyd Magruder, "C. T. Grayson." Mr. Payne had been in poor health for at least two years, but his last illness covered only seven days, and an attack of heart trouble last week precipitating the end at a time when after a rest he seemed to have recovered a small measure of his vitality impaired by years of arduous labor. Death yesterday afternoon came after nearly six hours of unconsciousness. The last official caller to inquire as to Mr. Payne's condition was President Roosevelt, and he had been gone only about ten minutes when the stricken member of his cabin expired. Secretary Hay had called at the Payne apartments a few minutes before the president made his visit. Nelther entered the sick room. As Mr. Roosevelt was leaving about 6 o'clock he spoke feeling of Mr. Payne to the newspaper men gathered, most lovable of the most trustful man I ever knew." Mr. Roosevelt accompanied by Captain Cowles, also was a caller at the family apartments of the Payne's during the late afternoon. Funeral services will be held at St John's Episcopal church in this city, next Friday morning, and at 3:15 that afternoon the body will be taken to the Pennsylvania railroad station and placed aboard the private car of President A. J. Earling of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad, who tendered the use of the car and announced that it would be here by tomorrow morning. The remains should arrive at Milwaukee Saturday evening, and services will be held next Sunday at the All Saints' Episcopal church there. A message has been sent to the Rt. Rev. Isaac L. Nicholson, the bishop of Milwaukee, who is now at a convention in Boston, asking him if he can officiate. Interment at the Forest Home cemetery, Milwaukee. Mrs. Payne has expressed a desire that the services be as simple as possible. Further plans for the funeral will be decided on tomorrow. STOESSEL TELLS STORY. Makes Report of Laft Assault on Port Arthur. St. Petersburg, Oct. 6.—Emperor Nicholas has at last received General Stoessel's report of the desperate four days' assault of the besiegers upon Port Arthur from September 19 to September 23, from which it appears that the unofficial report from Che Poo was by no means exaggerated. The Japanese displayed frenzied bravery, but they lost 10,000 men, and their only success was the capture of two redoubts guarding the water works. They prepared for the assault by a general bombardment, and then launched their attacks simultaneously from the north and the night and taunt the fought under a cover of a continual bombardment from their siege guns, and finally reached the redoubts on the north side, but only after the defenses there were completely demolished by shell fire from the west. The Japanese efforts were directed chiefly against the commanding position on High mountain, which faces Pigeon bay, slightly south of Fort Etse. The mountain is 500 feet high and if it had fallen, its possession would have given the Japanese a tremendous lever against the chief of the army. The carnage there was terrible and culminated September 22, when the Japanese succeeded in reaching and occupying the Russian armored shelter trenches, whence they expected about the next day to storm the summit. During the night, Lieutenant Poggorsky of the navy, at the head of a detachment of volunteers, descended upon the trenches and blew them up with the explosives of panic among the besiegers, who fired, leaving the mountain side strewn with dead. The Japanese then abandoned further attempts, but after a day or two to recuperate, according to General Stoessel's second dispatch, dated September 20, they resumed the bombardment of the city and outer works, and began to construct zigzag approaches, evidently getting nearer in order to launch their next assault. The loss of the water works is not considered vital, as there is a fresh water lake and numerous wells, as well as a condensing apparatus, within the defenses. The complete character of the repulse of the Japanese has evidently greatly inspired the garrison of Port Arthur. General Stoessel says the gallantry of the Russian troops was beyond praise, and adds that the garrison will hold out to the last drop of blood. Many Thousands Starving. London, Oct. 6.—At a meeting of the Manchester city council yesterday it was announced that, owing to the hard times and depression in the cotton industries, between 40,000 and 50,000 people in the poorer parts of the city were practically on the verge of starvation. Similar conditions prevail in London and large cities of the United Kingdom, where the winter is expected to be one of the hardest in many years for the noorer classes. HENRY C. PAYNE RUSSIANS ABOUT TO LEAVE MUKDEN EXPERT ADVICES DIFFERING Serious Engagement May Result From It—General Kuropatkin is Credited With Only Six Divisions in His Army About the City. Field Headquarters of the Second Japanese Army, October 5, 2 p. m., via Fusan, Oct. 7. The Japanese are bringing up enormous quantities of supplies and ammunition for the winter campaign, using the reconstructed railway, carts and junks on the Jiao and Tianshui. The troops is uninterrupted, and additional soldiers continue to arrive. Outpost skirmishes are confined to the First and Fourth armies. The troops are standing the climate splendidly, few being reported sick. Cold weather is just beginning. St. Petersburg, Oct. 7.—The war commission sat until an unusually late hour last night, but adjourned without issuing additional news from the front. Expert opinion is divided as to whether a serious engagement is likely to occur at Mukden, but the dispatch from that city reporting an unusual activity there gives rise to much speculation. It is impossible to say whether this condition presages the evacuation of Mukden, but in any case it is evident that something unusual interest is present. Some even hold bold opinions to that general Europakutin is preparing to assume the offensive; in view of the fact that most reliable advises credit him with only about six divisions at Mukden, this is exceedingly improbable. It is thought more likely that the commotion had to do with one or the other of the Japanese flanking columns, which the Russian commander may have been preparing to check. REPORT DENIED Believed, However, That Fleet Has Left Port St. Petersburg, Oct. 7.—While the admiralty claims to have no knowledge of the departure of the Port Arthur squadron, it is inferable from the way in which the report that such an event had transpired has been received, that definite confirmation would not create surprise. The Associated Press is informed that no direct orders have been sent to Admiral Wrennius to break through the blockading fleet, but it is tacitly admitted that the admiral has discretionary powers to leave Port Arthur should the situation demand or conditions be propitious. In naval circles it is pointed out that Wednesday morning the conditions might have been favorable for a sordie. Heavy storms raged Tuesday during a complete blockading vessels, and particularly the torpedo boats to seek shelter, thus leaving the way clear for a dash to Vladivostok. Some naval officers, however, are inclined to think the firing that was heard at Che Foo may only have been directed at blockade runners. Significant orders have been issued to keep time expired members of all the guard regiments stationed in and around St. Petersburg with the colors until March, 1905. Orders were issued yesterday to all seamen belonging to the battleship Orel and the cruisers Oleg, Zemtichug and Szumund to rejoin their vessels at Cronstadt immediately. It is believed that this presages the sailing of these vessels today for Reval, where Emperor Nicholas is going to review the whole Pacific squadron. TO END RUSBO-JAPANESE WAR. International Peace Congress Appeals to Emperors. Boston, Mass., Oct. 6.—Resolutions intended to bring about, if possible, an end to the Russo-Japanese war were adopted at the meeting of the international Peace congress. By the terms of these resolutions the congress will address an appeal to the emperors of Russia and Japan to terminate the struggle, and each of the powers signatory to The Hague convention will be formally requested to press upon Russia and Japan the importance of putting an end to the present war. It was also voted that the resolutions referring to friendly intervention by the powers be presented to President Roosevelt by a committee of the congress. The resolutions were passed after a lengthy discussion, in which many of the most prominent foreign delegates participated. Said to Have Been Completed On September 24th. WAS PUT TO IMMEDIATE USE Terrible Artillery Collicits Add to Horror of Strife—After Sortie By Russians Only One Officer and Eleven Men Left Out of 4,000 Japs London, Oct. 4. The Daily Telegraph's Nagaskai correspondent, cabling under date of September 25, says: "Terrible artillery conflicts are adding to the horrors of the situation at Port Arthur. On September 22 and 23 the Russians made sorties against positions held by the Kanagawa regiment, and desperate fighting ensued. The Japanese force was practically annihilated, only one non-commissioned officer and eleven men remaining alive out of the 4,000 who went into the engagement. "The Japanese tunnel into Port Arthur was completed on September 24 and was immediately used. The result is unknown. On Oct. 4—Chinese who left Port Arthur, October 1, and who were previously engaged in burying our dead, say the effect of the Russian shells and machine guns is terrific. The slopes of a high hill were littered with mangled bodies and severed heads and limbs. In one trench the Chinese buried 300 Japanese and 200 Russians. While it is true that the regular water supply of Port Arthur has been stopped by the Japanese, the fortress has other supplies, which can be taken only when the city falls. The garrison of Port Arthur now has sufficient food, but the supplies of timed meats are nearly exhausted, and the troops are now slaughtering thirty donkeys daily for fresh meat, which is worth $1.20 per pound. Eggs cost 20 cents each. BURIED SKELETONS FOUND. Search Reveals Eight, Each With Bullet Hole in Skull. Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 4.—Much excitement has been created in the village of Sparta, sixteen miles north, by the discovery of eight skeletons near the town. The discovery was made by three young men who were hunting. They found one skeleton, and, upon investigation, found three more buried in the ground, and an army of men began digging over the premises. Yesterday four more were found. A bullet was found in each skull. The region in which the bodies were found was formerly a wild one, and it is thought the bodies may be those of early settlers, killed by highwaymen WILL CONSTRUCT MEMORIAL Iowa. Commission. Has. Signed Contract for $100,000 Monument. Washington. Oct. 4.—The war department has made public the report of the Vicksburg National Military Park commission consisting of Wm. T. Right, Stephen D. Lee and James G. Everett. The report says that the Iowa Vicksburg Park commission has signed a contract for the construction of its state memorial in the park at a cost of $100,000. The Illinois Vicksburg Park commission has arranged for the construction of a state memorial to cost $200,000. An estimate of $150,000 is made for the necessary expenses by the commission for next fiscal year. WILL CAMPAIGN ALONE Senator Dolliver Has Left the Fairbanks Party. San Francisco, Oct. 4.—The train came in last night from Portland, Ore., with Senator Fairbanks, but without the genial Senator Dolliver, who MD been a running mate with the vice-presidential candidate in the campaign spellbinding in the northwest. It leaked out that Dolliver left the party very suddenly at Portland, Ore., raying he was going back to Denver and would start out from there in campaign work by himself. Mr. Peles Again Breaks Out. Kingstown, St. Vincent, Oct. 7.—The captain of the British steamer Silun, which arrived here yesterday, report that when the steamer passed the island of Martinique, on September 30, Mount Peles was in full eruption. The spectacle was at 2 o'clock in the morning of the day mentioned, the volcano emitting stupendous black clouds and balls of fire. This accounts for the dust clouds reported to have been seen yesterday throughout the Windward islands. Menstruation are denied the happiness of Many women are denied the happiness of "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM:—I suffered with stomach complaint for years. I got so bad that I could not carry my children but five months, then would have a miscarriage. The last time I became pregnant, my husband got me to take Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. After taking the first bottle I was relieved of the sickness of stomach, and began to feel better in every way. I continued its use and was enabled to carry my baby to maturity. I now have a nice baby girl, and can work better than I ever could before. I am like a new woman." —MRS. FRANK BEYER, 22 S. Second St., Meriden, Conn. Another case which proves that no other medicine in the world accomplishes the same results as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Compound has brought to my home. Sincerely yours, Mrs. MAE P. WHARRY, Flat 31, The Norman, Milwaukee, Wis." Actual sterility in woman is very rare. If any woman thinks she is sterile let her write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., whose advice is given free to all would-be and expectant mothers. $5000 FORESEIT if we cannot forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonials, which will prove their absolute genuineness. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. A. Compound has brought to my P. WHARRY, Flat 31, The Norma Actual sterility in woman is she is sterile let her write to Mr advice is given free to all would- $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot forth above testimonial, which will p A wise girl always pretends to be a little more daffy than the young man she is planning to face the parson with. Lewis's "Single Binder" straight 5c cigar. Price to dealers $8.00 per m. They cost some more than other brands, but no more than a good 5c cigar should cost. Lewis's Factory, Pecoria, Ill. Many a worthless man is worth something to his widow who kept up his life insurance. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Dealer's starch. Search is for making planks of all other brands. Others say they cannot sell any other starch. It's prudent to have two vices, so that if you swear off one, you can do the other twice as hard. Don't you know that Dafinance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 12-ounce packages of other kinds? The czar knows now what a real "boy in the summer time" looks like. DO YOU COUGH DON'T DELAY TAKE KEMP'S BALSAM THE BEST COUGH CURE It covers Colds, cough, Bore Throat, Coup, Infections, Whoooping cough, Bronchitis and Asthma, and a sure relief in advanced stages. Use at once. You will see the excellent effect after taking the Wiggle = Stick. It covers Colds and Asthma everywhere. Large buries 25 cents and 50 cents. Wiggle = Stick LAUNDRY BLUE Worst Cases Costs 10 cents and equals to worth of any other blinding. BLINDNESS AND DEAFNESS CURED AT HOME If you have weak eyes, falling in, grim eyes or a grim eye of any kind, catarach or deafness, write full description of the treatment be will send you. --- "DEAR MRS. PINKHAM: I was married for five years and gave birth to two premature children. After that I took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it changed me from a weak, nervous woman to a strong, happy and healthy wife within seven months. Within two years a lovely little girl was born, who is the pride and joy of my household. If every woman who is cured feels as grateful and happy as I do, you must have a host of friends, for every day I bless you for the light, health and happiness Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable to my home. Sincerely yours, Mrs. MAB Forman, Milwaukee, Wis." An is very rare. If any woman thinks so Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., whose would-be and expectant mothers. Forthwith produce the original letters and signatures of will prove their absolute gentleness. Lydia E. Pinkham Med. Co., Lynn, Mass. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 41—1904 TRUSSES Elastic Stockings, ETC. Flavell IGOL Spring Garden Catalog FREE. WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS, MO. BILLON AVENUE HOUSE Rate $1 per day for bed and breakfast Only three blocks from Fair Grounds Entrance, the best. Cool and slightly. Send for circular. WILDON, B111 W. Park Ave. St. Louis, Mo. ```markdown ``` A striking contrast between Defiance Starch and any other brand will be found by comparison. Defiance Starch stiffens, whitens, beautifies without rotting. It gives clothes back their newness. It is absolutely pure. It will not injure the most delicate fabrics. For fine things and all things use the best there is. Defiance Starch 10 cents for 10 ounces. Other brands 10 cents for 12 ounces. A striking contrast. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., Omaha, Neb. LUEING BOOK. E. No bottles. No paddles. No waste. Gives the same Ask your grocer for it or send 10c for a book of 35 leuva. Co., 87 E. Lake St.. Chicago, Ill. ‘SUPERIOR, WIS. BUDGETARIAN. We are having beautiful weather ‘at the head of the lakes at the present. Rev. Wade has returned from confer. another year. ‘The people are very glad to have him again, and all say he should remain five years. He hopes to succeed better this year than last, as ‘every one seems to take a special in- terest in the chureh work so far. The Light House Literary Society met Tuesday night at the parsonage. ‘® good many being. present. As this was the beginning of the conference year, new officers were elected as fol- lows: Pres, Mr. A. C. Oglesby; Vice- pres., Mr. Jas. Willis; Sec., Mrs. Pearl ‘Willis; Treas, Mrs. Geo. Wade; Ad- ivory Committee, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Washington; Journalist, Rev. Wade. The Society will meet each Tuesday evening at the parsonage, Rey. Wade preached two funerals last week, one on Wednesday of Miss Georgia Benth. and the other on Fri- day. of Miss Bila Johnson. Both were held from the undertakers. The choir sang several selections by request. Mra, Geo. Wade returned from con- ference and a visit in St. Paul last Friday evening. She reported as hay- ing met many old friends and a very pleasant time. The Stewards board of the A. M. E. church, held a business meeting at Mrs. Chas. Fogg last Weinesday night, to lay out plans for another year’s work. ‘The ladies of the A. M. E. church will meet, Wednesday afternoon, at Mrs. Birdie-Grayson’s, to organize an Industrial circle, to arrange for a Fair to be held in November. As this will be the first Fair ever held in Su- perior, the ladies will work hard to make it a success. It will be under the. management of Mrs. Wade, assisted by twelve other ladies. Mesdames C. Chavous and M. Coles and Mr. Ewing, of Duluth, attended doth funerals held in Superior last week, Rev. Wade preached to a good sized audience Sunday evening. His text ‘being: “I seek not yours but you.” Mr. Charles Henry, of Hotel Super- for. was entertained at dinner Sunday, at the parsonage. The, Literary Society will give a shadow social at the parsonage on the ith inst. Rev. Pope, of Duluth, was a caller at the parsonage, Monday. EXCURSION TICKETS TO I. 0. 0. F. GRAND LODGE. AT MASON erry, 1owa. Nia the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates Oct. 15 to 19, in- clusive. limited to return until Oct. 24, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western B'y. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. The Missouri Association gave at entertainment Monday evening al their hall on West Seventh and Main streets. Oyster supper was served dur ing the evening. Mrs. Bradford who has been in out gity for some time left Sunday fo home, which is in Kansas City, to re side in the future, The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs Anna Jordan, Tuesday evening . ‘The fair which will be held by the ladies sewing circle of the Mt. Zior Baptist church, will begin Oct. 10, and Jast to the 14th. The pulpit of the A. Mf. E. church was filled Sunday, in the absence of its newly appointed pastor by Rev. James Washington. The Willing Workers Club gave a banquet Thursday evening in honor of their departing pastor, Rev. E. G. Jack. son. A literary program was rendered, after which a two course luncheon was served. The ladies of the Silver Leaf Club are rehursing a play entitled “Sunbon- nets,” which will be presented In the near future. ‘The trustees of the A. M. E. church will give a poor man’s entertainment Thursday evening, October 6. ‘Mr. Augustus "Harrison ‘left last Tuesday for Sholbina, Missouri, to vsiit with his aged mother, who is very feeble. Mr. Joseph Baker will go to Omaha, Neb., Friday, to take in the fair. RED OAK ITEMe_ ‘special to the Bystander.) Mrs. James H. Wools and Mrs. Claud Harris were visitors in Red Oak, for the last two weeks. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Will Carter entertained last Sunday, at five o'clock tea. Mr. and Mrs, Tom Hampton, Mrs. Claude Harris, Mrs J..H. Woods, Mrs, and ‘Mrs, Garner and the Misses Garner. On last Monday night Mr. Pearl Emhart entertained, complimentary to Mrs. Claude Harris and Mrs. James Woods. On Thursday afternoon, Mrs. 0. Stout had an aftertoon compliment- ary to Mrs. Harris and Woods. < ‘There ere always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one Is expected to carry it ‘out. DISCOVERY | Curly Hair Made Straight By. ay a | | | | EE taxes mon are: SS ) meron asparoen macumcrn. ORIGINAL } OZONIZED OX MARROW | oy sepereaaareseaiee Wane eee ata ea cee Rey esc eae ee sll tr sialghtonioe Riku Sate chewasesl Se Perer,teant eats eaaaer anal etcetera: eects mtn, Bcoeie apis sine haat Escie phere eet orate Beste ota li by ucee Eek Paria Case gee eees a Se Bebe Beretetetee Waksgettas oot pees ox mannow Co, ¢ ee | ee ae, ttt Kshs The La Prelle Shoe Co. of St. Louis Bankrupt Stock Sold at Auction. : We Secured $10,000 Worth of Choice Shoes tthe Great Auction Sale at theG t Auct Sal 1 At 30, 40 and 50 cents on the dollar. We > se : | placed this stock on sale Monday morning, since then hundreds | of shrewd buyers have taken advantage of the greatest shoe bargains ever offered---A great many of the early buyers have made return shoe purchasing visits to lay in a big supply of the Bankrupt Auction Sale Shoes. You better come too, and supply your wants. Men’s Heavy Oil Grain Working Shoes, Youths’ Satin Calf Shoes, heavy soles, wire quilted buttons, cap toes, water- extension soles, calf back 1 00 proof, warranted in every $I 50 stays, $1.50 value, goes at ° Tespect, $2.50 value for... lle Youths’ Box Calf, extension soles, all Men’s extra Heavy Moterman Shoes— cee eye ah sill Rock Oak soles, , $2.00 values, satay ay wales, GE BQ) | wet $1.25 $3.00 value for.........- Die Misses Medium Weight Dongola Kid, ight Dong: s Men’s Box Calf Congress or Lace, plain New/dchon) esl patent tp, ated: wie or tip toes this shoe is sewed with sil, ware DLID } English back stays, a genuine hand- PLO vcninmeigeeies sewed shoe extension soles, 98 Baby Moccasins we have in black ‘an, $3.50 value $I brown, red, white and blue f Men's Vici Kid, extension edges, English | Shoes for the Little Folks—child’s ‘teary back stays, a’ very. stylish shoe, a bar- dongola extension soles, fair stitched, L gain at $3.00, will $I 50 patent tip, spring heel,’ all solid, che ] BOE, oeiecespniciecsinterers acai ° kind that wear, sizes 6 to S, 50 | worth $1.00.020eeee02 0225 -. DUIC Ladies’ Dongola Kid, beeded vamps, t mon sense or opera heel, extension tips, wide extension soles, aew city or light weight soles, I 25 heel. this shoe will give "30c : | = $3.00 value for.... 2... °. sizes 12 to 2, g Q i worth $1.50....sseeseeeeees Cc Ladies’ Genuine Box Calf, heavy exten- aie 4 ae sion soles, seams are beeded and sewed | Child's Kid Shoes in black, blue, jand SSCA $1.50 | Eoghan: “Sgr water proof, $3 value for. . ° i i. little folks, worth 75c at... Cc We can fit the babies with a line of soft scot as v4 soles with patent kid, silk velvet tops | Ladies’ Kid Shoes, with heavy or iight { in all the latest styles of polka dots and extension pe silk faced, patent | . stripes—very fine— or kid tips, $1.50 value ; worth Bee gn BOE Bie ech OC re swe |The Leader Dept. Store| ** » Trading 510-512-514 EAST LOCUST STREET Trading Stamps | union Store. Union Clerks) 5t4™75 FOOT BALL SCHEDULE. Dr. Monilaw, the athletic manager at Drake University has announced the {following schedule for Drake tee m: | September 2i—Buens Vista at Des Moines. October 1—Des Moines college at Des Moines. October 8—[owa at Des Moines, October 15—Coe at Des Moines, October 22—Wisconsin at Madison, October 29—Grinnell at Des Moines. November 5—Michigan at Ann Arbor November 12--Simpson at Des Moines or Indianola. November 19—State Normal at Des Motnes. November 2i—Ames at Des Moines WHEN IN CHICAGO ++«STOP AT THE... New Northern Baths Hotel and Baths Combined. For Gent!e- men Exclusively. (ouebsngenre bling tre) Senieeee ee oma sal snare oa mre foe te ened eta aude $1.00 gh Bed one Nighi’ pert phil cot nih ol ete ae iota te ergata Fee Te mer, sedi piaee peaerasiamee iestonely ier ene reariee detauien ipsa saananye eee eae te ton can rot ani baieaer Caisse anise } OPEN ALL NIGHT. nd for airtel Dt eer NEW, ES _Sylial NORTHERN we) BATHS & HOTEL AEE 14 Quincy St, CHICAGO. Malleves BeasSinca ena. | The naturalist of the Belgica ecpe- dition lately told the Zoological So. elety of Erance that he believes the fea serpent to exist, and that it is ot at a an imaginary creature of fong and story. He says it {e not @ reptile, bat @ mammal of the order of the piunipeds, to which family the Reals beiong. In form {t resemiies Somewhat the extinct plesiosaurus, attaining 2 length of 200 feet, the head and neck being one-fourth of the length, the trunk one-fourth and the tail one-half, It never approaches the coast except in pursuit of the flak which ittives 50 ww) Years ms eS A Fr ‘This is our record. From a small beginning we have grown until our fac- tories now cover many acres. Many of our macbines sold forty to’ Sfty years ago are ati!l giving their users faithful service. Can anything be more con- vincing of their merits auu durability? Did you ever hear of any other machine vwith auch a record? Note a few of the many superior points of the Wheeler & Wilson N q Sewing Machine 0, The Rotary Hook displaces the old, out-of-date, unmechanica) and trouble- some shuttle. The Frictionless ball bearings and per- fect mechanical construction enable it to be operated with one-third less exertion than is required by ordinary machines, It sews three yards of goods while shuttle machine sews two. It makes ‘the most elastic and most perfect stitch whether sewing light or Leavy 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 piven the Wheeler & Wilson No. 9a trial, Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Go., chicago, it, For Sale by M. E. Wood, Des Moinea, Aluminum Dishes. Aluminum cooling utensils are be Ing pushed by many of the big shops ‘They are brought out in shapes as at- tractive as the fine silver, copper and gold lined cooking vessels used in wealthy households. The stew pans, terrapin dishes, coffee urns and tea: Kettles of aluminum have now such beauty of contour and finish that they Seem almost more appropriate to tha @ining-room table than to the kitchen, Expensive Invitations, The latest craze in New York among the very wealthy {s an extravagant style of Invitation card. Not long ago the wife of a millionaire ordered 200 of these from a local firm and they cost her just $10 each. The carda were made of ivory edged with gold, the name of the guest and hostess be: Ing lettered in gold on one side, the other being hand-painted, Cards at § Sach are quite common. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Cortarhian Bantist Chureh ~cor! er of Fifteenth id Llogen treets. Breneningr at a Sunday Sehoorjar iz Veloce Preaching, a7 Dem. ev. T, L. Grima, Pasor. St; Paul A.M. B.- Corner g! Second and Cente ‘Streets. Proaching at 1b-a0 <a, 1m. Sunday School at 3 o'clock? Epworth Lewene at? .m.; preaching at p. it. Horace S. Graver Bastar? Prat Afstoan Baptist Cnurch Corner Sehoa qhanourihtgentta, Hor F. Lomack partor Preaching 1.8) nm: Banda achoot 20 9. Rhy” Mie M. Ee Houaten. Suporintendeak’ ¥cung People's meeting 7 p. In prewching 00pm bur’ Chapel MB, Church Corner of 11k ‘and Crueker Sts~Cburch services, preach: ing at tam and’ 8 pm: Class. and prayer iueeting 12 ta Sunaay: Sunday Sehoo! 230 p Ins Epworth League? pm Suuday: Prayet ana Clave mpsting every Wedesday 8m, ‘GA, Johnsoa, posto, 66 11th Bt Maple Street Raptixt Church Situated on ¥. ‘Maple ovtween Ninth and ‘Terth streets ‘Prewching it a.ta.; Sundsy School 9:00 a. 2 preaetnng at p.m. Rov. J. 0. &,Winbush, pastor Union Congregational Church—Corner ‘Tentk ‘aud Park sireots. Preaching 10"15_ &. 1 Sunday Schoot ms evening serviee 7:3 pom. Prayer meetiuz Wednesday evenings Tie W. Porter, pastor. SECRET ORDERS, | North Star Lodge, No. %, A. F. & A. M.—Meet Birse ‘Thuredsy bach ‘miooth at" ase | Hull—North-weat corner of Tenth and Canta ttecta, HUE, Jacobo, W. Bly ed. Hla iitom,cecretary. ing Solomon Commandery, No, 6.—Meet ‘Scéond aud Fourth Thursday ju éach inet at Magoote nati. W. ‘Humburd Es O.; Geo El Cleguote, Rocorasr, acim Cours, No, 9esta Second. Monty fe each ‘oath at Masonte tall "sire G / Soony, Matron: Mrs. J. Shepard, sear aay “ME, Olive Court, No, 4—Mecta First, Thureta ‘ofeach mond at Menomie hall” Mis He Whitburn, matron; drs.” Govbgie tiger Charity Lodge, No. 212, 6. U. 0. of 0. Fx Meeks Fieve Songnd ana Tina Puseagy ena Rogath et Oda Fellow ball on Wont Sie AaWeluavatenets, LHS. Brown, Noe Tuclaa Brows P.8, HH. of R, No.8 of, U. 0, of 0. F—con Yeti the second aud Yourin aMirsgan Egon month: prompliy at: woreiod Mee Saideed Ralagh, MIN Gare. Netto Davis Artic Pabernacte No. 422—Meots test ana thir ‘Poured ta each mouth, a the Oat Bellon Rail Sixes and Walmat nents: Mire Mean Davie. Gr ber nim, Claas Buch, Cn Nie Helets Weldon Rages ius pn ee 3 lowa State ( Bystander... 7 Will be for sale at the ) Afro-American News ' Office. é Deere Mr, B, H. Faulkner. a promis. ¢ ing business young man, is the § proprietor of that news depot; ¢ he also has a number of news- € papers for sale, é ee aaa wen dee ee ik SiN ! lowa State der. ay uvetanoan Fun. oo OFS MOLNES, % = Lowa FRIDAY, OCTOBER 7. Pablished every Saar ty: the Broran- ER Publishing Co., ‘Moines, La. Tama ‘phone 8. Oficial paper of the M. W. U, Graud Lodge of lowa, A. F. & AM, Iowa State Federation of Colored Women itn jmcerantionel Greed Congreen of Heroines of Jericho of America, TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION, 6g WERE recor ccneeenerseeg BRED Siy months .......6seseeeeeeeee 76 Airc monte emo “Al subscription payabie in advance, ZL, THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER, Send money by postoffice order, amber order Gagyese or ara 19 106 fowa’ State’ “Bystander Publlsalag Company, Tile) nist Yo written oa one ale of the paper only and be of faterest to the patlion oarevity, ia the soul of wit? Femenber: Entered at th Post Oitie as second sane Gnas We will not return rejected manu: script; unless’ aoeunpanied oy: pow seripl, wale Advertising rates for disptay Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch, Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-hulf of the above mentioned rates, For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, ete., terms are given on ap- plication. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices, All of our work is guaranteed, ‘The lowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal publish ed in Iowa, It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspond- ents in the following towns: Clinton .....eeeeeeeeeeeeAe AL Bush Keokuk <........+:++2+0A. J. Plelds Mt, Pleasant..Miss Lydia F, Bartlett ‘Muscatine........Miss Fannie Grooms Marshalitown........,..H. C, Walker Ottumwa ...........-Edna A. Martin Rock Island’ .......Mrs. C. J. Toliver Sioux City ./1/0/...Mrs, Etta Grant Moline, Ill. ........Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone............-Miss Mary Coleman Washington.........Mrs, James Redd Galesburg, Til..." Mrs. B,J. MeGruder Burlington..........+....-0. ©, Folks Dubuque. .......Miss Gertrude‘ Evans Newton...............-Miss Ela Mays Sunerior, Wis.....Mrs. Geo. H. Wade Albia ............+-+-Miss May Davis Cedar Raplds..Mrs, Adelaide Perkins Ft. Madison............Anna_Harper Oskaloosa ........Luella E, Franklin Davenport ....-..,.Mrs. C. B. Lewis Buxton ...0........,, Arthur Turner Omaha, Neb......../1... Miss Wade N. B. to Corespondents.—Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wed- nesday morning to insure publication Notice of Incorporatton of the Hawkeye Oil and Gas Contpany. Ist. ‘The name of this corporation is the iTawkeye Oil and Gas Company, and its principal place of business is Des Moines, lows. 2nd. ‘The general nature of the busi- ness to be transacted {s that of pros: pecting, boring and drilling for oil, gas and other minerals and tmarketing ‘ny product it may obtain thereby, the buying and selling of oil, gas and other minerals, and the leasing. buying, owning and selling ofl and gas land ‘and lease; the taking of contracts for drilling for oil, gas and other minerals; snd the buying owning, selling and dealing in oil and gas machinery, 2rd, " Tho amount of its capital stack is $25,000 (Twenty five ‘Thousand Dol- lars) to be fully paid up when issued ‘The same having already been fully paid in and all stock issued. 4th, ‘Dhis corporation shall begin busioess on the Sth day of Avgust, 1904, and shall continue until the sth day of August, 1921, Sth ‘The affairs of the corporation shall be conducted by a bonrd of diree- tors of not less than three (3) nor more than five (3) members. Directors to be electad on the second Monday of Au- gust of each year by the stockholders. 6th. ‘The highest amount of indebt- edness to which this corporation may atany time subject itself is Sixteen ‘Thousand Dollars (816.000.) 7th, ‘The private property of the stockholders of this corporation shall bbe exempt from all corporate debts. J.J. SKBA. J.B, F. McGEE. pe marco | THE COMPANY S. E. COR. 12TH AND OLIVE STREETS. ST. Louls Can Accomodate 2,500 Guests per Day During the World’s Fair OUR RATES: soc TO $1.50 PER DAY (European Plan.) BATH HOUSE IN CONNECTION We are located on a direct line to the Pair, within 20 minutes’ ride, on the Widest and most beautiful street in the city. 8 Blocks from Union Station 3 Blocks from Post Office 2 to § Blocks from Theatres 3 Blocks from City Hall fVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUR | DB i he bestia abe oy, Try thew and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH & Branch Office 604 MULEERBY &, PHONE 679. Long Time Prime Minister. Sir Robert Walpole held the um beaten record of having been prime minister of England for, in all, twenty: one years. | Rock Island meals Are the best on wheels | Fix ths little jingle fast in your memory. Some day it will be useful Some day you will xo 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. ‘Then you'll know. Seriously, though, the Rock Island’s dining car service is superb; the cleanest of clean linen, the finest of chia and silverware, and waiters and cooks who “know how.” Yaranrn Geo. R. Kline, G. P. A. 423 Walnut St. System Des Moines. . —_—_—_——s_ We are the Largest Makers of Stove, Range and Furnace Repairs in the World and can Ship Immediately and Save You Money. We Have the Repairs for Your Stove. Price given on Request. Follow Instruotions Carefully and We Guarantee a Fit. 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Reference: First National Bank, Chicago. yy Scere Tee rete onl CERO Nn, ‘ ee ee ee No a \ Geiss > National Republican Ticket For President THEODORE ROOSEVELT New York For Vice President CHARLES N, FAIRBANKS Indiana, Republican State Ticket For Secretary of State W. B. MARTIN, ‘ Greenfield. For Treasurer G, 8. GILBERTSON, Forest City. For Auditor B. F. CARROLL, Bloomfield. For Judge of Supreme Court E, H. DEEMER, Red Oak, For Attorney General Cc. M. MULLEN, Black Hawk, For Railroad Commissioner . K, KETCHUM Marshalltown County Ticket For Auditor LEW BURNETE For Recorder MRS. FRANK DODSON. For Clerk of Courts B. F. COFFIN Members of Board of Supervisors ANDREW GROVES FRANK MORRISON SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss. ‘Po 0. B, Anderson: You are hereby notitied that on the Sth day, of December, A.D. 1808 the following described real estate, situat- ed in Poll County, Tawa, was sold for taxes for the year 1807, whieh real estate is described as follows, to-wit: Lot Seventy-eight (78) Cottage Addi- tion, Addition to, and néw forming a part of the city'of Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, “That the same was, at such Sale, purchased by Charles’ 0. Nourse, and i certificate issued by the ‘Treasurer of Polls County, Lowa, nnd by the said Nourse the certificate wus duly assigned to J. H. Phillips, and. be is now the owner aod holder of said cer: tiffeate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless re- demption from such sule be made with- in ninety days from the completed service hereof. J. A, Patutes, Lawful holder snd’ owner of said certificate, WANTED. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this coun. ty and adjoining territories, to repre- Sent and advertise an old establisned business house of solid financial stand- ing. Salary $21 weekly, with expenses, advanced éach Monday by check di- rect from sheadquarters Horse and buggy furnished when necessary: po- sition permanent, Address, Blew Brothers, 60¢ Monon Bldg, Chicago. ne BT General Stenographer Notary Public. . . { perosmioss scracnins} Seta SOoRE nuBonaINo Twenty Years Experience in Courta ora asa Genes States 46 IOWA LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING G9 7C WORLD'S FAIR VIA WABASH Nov is the time to go to St. Louis asthe rsirisatits best. Take your family as it is worth more them a years schooling to any young boy or girl over re yearsold. Itis twice as great as was the Columbian Exposition, and | cost three times as much. Send for imap 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: | 8. W Flint, P&T. A. Des Moines, lowa, ‘SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYES. DESEASES OF THE , EYE-EAR HOME & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DES.MOINES.IOWA- 602 West Walnut Street. =e a McAfee Cafe see Open Day axv NIGHT Particular attention given to short orders and lunches ‘Si0 THinD eyneET, STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERI- CAN WOMEN. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St, DesMoines, Ia.; Ms, G Gray, first vice-president, 716 17th St., Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mas.’ Zack Taylor, Second vice-president, 125 Davis St.. Ottumwa, Ia; Miss Lela Shefty, re- cording secrelary, Lock Box 77, Oska- loosa, Ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, cor: Yesponding secretary, 1126 Bast Bight St, Muscatine; Mrs. B, B, Lewis, treasurer, 613 ‘Harrison St., Daven- port, Ta.; chairmans of state commit- tees, Mrs. Anna Bettus, chairman of Household Economie, 1517 Concert St.. Keokuk, Ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Nethera Child Study, Gedar Rapids, In.; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman of Arts und Crafts, Muscatine, Towa; Mrs, Emma Gardner, chairman of Reciprocity Bureau, Rural Route No. 5, Ottumwa Ta.; Miss Gertrude Evans, chairman of Social Purity, 699 Main St., Dubuque, Ia; Ms. L. R. Palmer, chairman of Budcational Committee, 28 Rollins Block, Des Moines.