Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 21. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news-ed- Register! Register! This is a Republican year. Every man in the cities must register this year. Mr. C. A. Dishman made a business trip to Corydon last Tuesday. Mrs. Thomas Wilson left last Wed- nesday night for St. Louis to visit the fair. Mr. W. W. Clipper who has been in St. Louis for the past two week return- ed home last Monday. Mrs. Mary Dammons of Bussey was in the city this week for a brief visit with friends and relatives. Rev. T L Griffith spent several days in Marshalltown this week attending the Iowa State Baptist Association. Miss Susie Mitchell of Palmyra, Mo., a cousin of Mrs. M. M. Brewton, arrived in the city this week for an extended visit1. Protracted meeting is now being held at Burn's M E. church and a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend the meetings. Furnished room to rent to a single person or man and wife; handy to business part of city. Call at 763 W Tenth street. J. Robinson. Mrs J. W. Black, 206 Chestnut street who had an operation performed, is now improving nicely, which is good news to her many friends. The Registration Board is open today and to morrow (Saturday) so don't forget to register or else you cannot vote this fall. The Daughters of Artic Tabernacle will serve a good Chitterling Supper at the Odd Fellows hall next Thursday evening. See Ad. elsewhere. Miss M. Moore of Maynard, Ia., who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Martha Bass for a few weeks, returned to her home Tuesday. For good lunches or meals go to N. W. corner of Third and Walnut. Open all night. Fox & Evans Miss Lydia Lockridge, one of the popular teachers in Hot Springs, Ark. will arrive here next week for a visit with Mrs. Geo. Patton. Have you registered? If not do so at once. All who wish to vote this fall must register. Registration Board is now open and will be to-morrow (Saturday.) Ladies, now is the time to buy a new hat or have your old one trimmed at Mason's Millinery. Mr. B. L. Walker has recently purchased a horse and buggy, and it is very likely that some of the young Misses will enjoy the hospitality of Mr. Walker by going for a drive with him. Mrs. Susan Davis, wife of Mr Samuel Davis, 1503 E. Lyon street, who is very dangerously ill from a paralytic stroke is reported no better, and her friends are much concerned about her. Only relatives are admitted to her room. Dr. Gresham Hill will address the David and Jonathan League at Union Congregational church Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. All men are invited to attend the league, which was organized for the mental, moral and spiritual up-lift of men. 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. While in a store shopping one day last week Mrs. A. Black laid her purse on the counter, and was looking at some goods on the same counter while waiting for her change, and when she went to get her purse it was gone. There was about $12.00 in it besides some keys. Barbers. —FIRST CLASS SERVICE— The only Union Equal Rights Barber Shop in the City..... Southeast cor. Fourth and Walnut Roosevelt and Fairbanks should, and we trust will, receive the vote of every colored man. The monthly meeting and supper of the Mite Missionary Society will be Tuesday evening at the parsonage, 1110 Center street. IDA WILSON, Sect. Mr. W. H. Warricks is now the musical director of the Corinthian Baptist church choir, and Mrs. Samuel Bryant is the organist. From present indications they will soon have a good choir. This is the only Afro-American church in the state that has a pipe organ and it is quite an innovation to their services. Mrs. Belle Graves of our city, State President of the Iowa Federation of Colored Women, has just received the minutes of the last annual meeting from the printers and they are ready for distribution. They are very nice and exquisitely arranged. Mrs. Graves left one at our office. Miss Bertha Curtley and Mr. Lewis Miller have returned home from the fair at St. Louis where they spent several days, after which they visited Mr. Miller's mother in Armstrong, Mo. Mrs Blockwell, a sister of Mr. Miller, who Lives in Indianapolis, Ind, was also visiting at the parental home, and all had a delightful time. The Industrial club met with Mrs. Craven. The club name was prefixed with Callanan. The work of the club is growing. It is undenominational. Meets this week with Mrs. Hattie Woodson. Miss Lizzie Cowens who has been spending the summer here with her mother and sister, Mrs. Mahala White and Mrs. W. C. Strawther of 123 East Grand avenue, returned to her home in Denver last Monday. Shortly before her departure she was royally entertained by Mr. and Mrs. F. G, Diggs, also by C, F, Kelling, one of Polk County's wealthy white farmers. The Olive Branch Whist club met at Mr. and Mrs Geo. Morton's Boarding House last Tuesday evening. The following prizes were awarded: Mr. Wm Fletcher, 1st prize, stearling silver fork; Mrs. Woodward, 2nd prize, cut glass cracker jar; Miss Jennie Ramey, 3rd prize, china match holder. The club will be entertained next Tuesday evening by Mr. C. Anderson at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Morton. 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. The secretary of Tuskegee Institute has written a letter to Chas. A. Dadley, one of the executor of the will of the late James Callanan, congratulating the Taldegae college upon the bequest of $100,000. Robert C. Bradford, the secretary, in his letter intimates that his college will make no effort to secure a fulfillment of what the authorities considered a promise that Mr. Callanan would provide for the institute in his will. We omitted to mention the concert given last Thursday a week ago by E. Tracy Blagburn at Union Congregational church. It was a great success. The program was very good and was rendered as published. Each piece was highly credible to the performer. A part of the Fisk Judie Singers were present and one of them recited one of Paul Laurence Dunbar's poems, which elicited much praise. He is quite an elocutionist; so was Mrs. Chas. Turner who held the audience attention with ease while she delivered a beautiful piece. Much credit is due Mr. Blagburn for the success of the concert. The Monday night club met with the President, Mrs. Beatrice Hicklin on Tenth. street. Quotations from Margaret Washington. After the regular routine business the biography of Mrs. Booker T. Washington was most interestingly read by Mrs. H. Gould, followed by a discussion on the same. The club meets with Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Humbard on Sixth avenue next Monday evening. Quotations and biography from Washington Gladdin. This will be informal evening. The Daughters of Artic Tabernacle will give a Chitterling Supper at the Odd Fellows' Hall S. E. corner of sixth and Walnut, 3rd Floor THURSDAY EVE., NOV. 3. Supper 15 Cents. All are cordially invited to attend. Committee Daughter Coleran Law Jackson and Johnson Great Hat Sale at Mason's the Millinery. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, who has been ill, is improving. Mr. T. E. Barton, an old citizen, will arrive here from Washington, D. C. to vote the straight republican ticket. A Callanan memorial meeting was held at Rev. F. Lomak's church last Tuesday evening. Resolution were passed creating a fund to erect a monument to his memory. Hon. J. A. T. Hull is in our city looking after his interest in his district this week. The Athenian Literary society will meet with Mrs. John Jackson, 816 11th street. All members are requested to be present. J. C. Williams, Pres. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith, 844 Sixth avenue, gave a birthday party, complimentary to Mrs. Smith's birthday, last Monday evening. A large number were present and a very enjoyable time was had by all. An elegant supper was served. Music, cards and conversation was the evening theme. Mr. Smith presented his wife a warranty deed to a nice lot in Glenwood addition to Des Moines, which was a great surprise to Mrs. Smith. Those are the kind of rememberance that counts. All present went away feeling pleased and hoped for many more such birthdays for Mrs. Smith. A Good Concert One of the most orderly concert and dance that has been given in this city for years, was the one given by the Imperial Band and Orchestra last Wednesday night at Tayer's Dancing Academy. Over 200 people were present to enjoy an evening of pleasure and all present were free to say they had a good time. As was announced that the program would begin at 8 o'clock sharp, and a few minutes after that time the musical director, O. J. Gauss, waved his saton and the concert begin. The program as announced by the BYSTANDER last week was rendered, except the cornet solo by Mr. Harry Franklin. All the selection were well received, and especially the trombone solo by Mr. Ora Hayes. After the concert was finished an orchestra furnished music for those who desired to trip the light fantastic, and the leader of that organization received a number of personal congratulations for the music they played being in such good tim. As this was their first concert we trust that they will give us some more in the future. Mr. M, A. Thyreus, who runs a lunch counter at 226 East Second street, is one of the few colored men that is saying nothing and doing more. He has been there nearly two years, and his increased business has necessitated his enlargement of his room to accommodate more money to have bought him a good lot. He has lived in our city about twenty nine years. CLARA A. CLIFF General Steenghapper 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. LITERARY NOTES. The November number of The Twentieth Century Home" is a superbly illustrated magazine, and its contents, for interest and variety, are, on a par with the artistic side of this new and popular periodical. Some prominent features are "Some Fancy Dress Balls in London," "Electricity as an instrument for the well-tail" and "The home of George Eliot" This in not taking into account the fiction, which includes a charmingly illustrated story by Florences Wilkinson entitled "The Gipsy Queen," as well as stories by Howard Markle Hoke, Tom Masson and Harriet Prescott Snofford "The Twentieth Century Home" is primarily a magazine for women for large and large women, a character to something of themselves, and therefore it gives considerable attention to means of commercial activity within and outside the home. This month we note at least four articles of this nature, "Why Women Fail in Business," by Elizabeth M. Gilmur; "Is Work Inimical to Beauty" by Mrs. Work Woodrow; "Artistic Books for Women and Girls" by Mrs. Cooley; the desire of every woman for personal details is gratified by sketches of Mr. and Mrs. William Faversham in their Surrey home, and Julia Cooley, the extraordinary child-peet, now only eleven years of age, but already occupying a place on library shelves. Richard Le Gallienne has written a very sympathetic and appreciative account of Diana W. Peastle does the samefor Rose Cecil O'Neill, the popular illustrator. The useful and home-helping departments are up to their usual high standard. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon OFFICE HOURS: 9 to 10 a.m. 20 to 4 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. See Our Windows HOPKINS BROS Co Address all communications for these columns to the State Editor, Mrs. Helena Downey, 711 Bashaw street, Cittumwa, Ia. TO THE CLUB WOMEN OF THE STATE FEDERATION OF IOWA. At our state meeting at Cedar Rapids we selected the Iowa Bystander as our onecal organ. The editor has been very kind to have all club matter printed without any security, except the expected honesty of the women of the state. It is your privilege to send your club matter, that the important part that would be helpful to the state to Mrs. Helena Downey, state editor, and have the same sent to the columns of this paper. We hope in a month to see something appear from each club in the state. Not a program, but something that has really been accomplished. This column will cost one dollar each, and it is well that you get your dollar's worth, you may also send you the national column to the Chicago Conservator. Address them to Mrs. L. A. Davis, 5012 Fifth avenue, Chicago, national editor. The National Notes contain much that should interest both men and women; the October number is especially interesting. The minutes of the state meeting at Cedar Rapids have been sent to all clubs holding membership in the state; free; we hope the papers in these minutes will be made subjects for discussion this winter. They were given by your own women; let us learn to love our own. We hope an clubs are yearly clubs, not convention or delegate clubs. The committee work must be looked after and soon sound report made at Muscatine. Many clubs are practicing economics, by merely barreling up potatoes at 35 cents a bushel, others are saving 48 dollars that they might buy 100 pounds of sugar for $4.80, thus saving $2.00, which will buy not a bar nut a box of soap. Please write Mrs. Bettis, 1517 Concert street, Keokuk, Iowa, chairman of household economics committee, and state the work your club members and friends are doing along that line. Other clubs are saving their papers for the reciprocity bureau. Not papers copied from a book, but their own thought, and are filing them for future reference. Will you do this, also? Mrs. Emma Garduer, of Otumwa, chairman of this committee, will receive a. papers. The committee on education is doing a creditable work. Some of the schools have been visited; our boys and girls in most cases look as if they had been well trained. It was the displeasure of one of the committee to visit a school where all of boys occupied a desk and his feet were in both aisle. His may have been a head and hand training with the feet left out. All chairmen will kindly correspond with your committee (see minutes) and get as much help as possible. The Historical Records will be of much help to club presidents, price 2 5 cents. Send to Miss C. E. Carter, New Bedford, Mass., 211 Park St. Mrs. Belle Garves, State President, Des Moines, Iowa WASHINGTON ITEMS. Presiding Elder Gaines preached at the A. M. E. church last Tuesday evening. Mrs. Geo. Jackson is on the sick list. Mrs. N. L. Black returned Tuesday morning from St. Louis, where she has been visiting her sister and taking in the sights at the fair. Miss Nora Watts is visiting in Muscatine. Basket Ball Suits $1 Pants Shirt Supporter Regulation Pante 75c to $1.50. $4.00 to $6.00 Heavy Sweaters, all wool, $1.75 to $3 Jerseys 75 to $2.50 in all colors. Everything Ready for the DUCK and QUAIL SEASON. SEVENTH AND LOCUST STS. Mr. Geo. Black entertained the C. C.'s Wednesday evening. Mrs. Robert Rushian is on the sick list. Washington can now boast of a paved square and three streets. WASHINGTON, D C Washington, D. C., Oct. 24, 1904. Mr. Editor: I have just read the Bystander, which reached me today, and I find on the first page of this issue a write-up of one Mr. John Mulvaney, a candidate for congressman from the Seventh District of Iowa, on the democratic ticket. The writer has said some very nice things about him but they are true. I hope so at least. But, Mr. Editor, he is a democrat, and under the rules of this house he will stand, work and vote with the democratic party. The writer has taken occasion to quote Mr. Roosevelt as follows. Stand for human liberty. "If I could be absolutely assured of my election as president by turning my back on the principles of human liberty as enunciated by abraham Lincoln, I would be incapable of doing it and unfit for president if I could be capable of doing it. I do not expect to be elected president by those who would close the door on me against me. Against me as a citizen. If I am elected to this high office it must be on my record as the executor of the law without fayers or discriminations." New, Mr. Editor, they are making their campaign this fall on the very statement quoted above. Now I want to ask, how could Mr. Roosevelt carry out his plans with a democratic house? We shall quote below the democratic record, as already made by them, as regards the colored man. They are opposed to free ballot, as it is shown. They have disfranchised them in six states already, and two more states pending disfranchisement; they are against fair count at all. They are against protection of life, for they take lives without any process of property; they are against the property; they are against equality before the law, and they are against education. Now, Mr. Editor, I ask every fair-minned colored man to read this record and ask himself the question, how any democrat can support Mr. Roosevelt voting with a party with this kind of record? What you want to support Mr. Roosevelt is a republican house. The writer asks the question of the colored voters: Will you sustain Roosevelt in this fight for law and order? Yes, by voting for John A. T. Hull, who is one of Roosevelt's counsellors, and has spent the entire summer at the national headquarters trying to elect a republican house for that purpose. The writer goes on to argue that many Democrats want to settle this fall, but the right of man to live, The Walker case was settled in the courts of Iowa and will not be settled at this election. We know we have some good democrats in Iowa, and we want to keep them there. ours truyn, T. E. Barton. 1206 G St., N. E. Washington, D. C SIOUX CITY. The Malone A. M. E. church has been without a pastor since the annual conference met, the one assigned failed to put in his appearance. The fair given by the Sewing Circle of the Mt. Zion Baptist church closed last Monday, it being a grant success both socially and financially. Mr. Augustus Harrison returned have last Friday from a two weeks visit, where he met at Shelbain, Mo. Mrs. Polly Jewell received the sad news last week of the death of her brother, Mr. James Mansen, which occurred on Oct. 7 at Hollandale, Miss. We extend our sympathy to her in her bereavement. The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. A Baker's Club to discuss the Willing Workers' give away. 50 entertainment at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. The Improvement Society will meet with Mrs. Cora Norris Thursday evening. The young men have resumed their work for the winter and the first meeting of the season was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. Mr. Kyle came to our city a week ago to be employed in the blacksmith shop of Mr. James Washington. Mr. Addison Lee is confined to his home with rheumatism. The Silver Leaf club is rehearsing a play to be given in the near future. It is entitled "Sunbonnets." Rev. Pendell of Morningside filled the pulpit of the A. M. E. church Sunday morning. His sermon was very instructive, his subject being "Let Your Nets Down for a Draw." Jennifer Inkled and her little son was in the city last week visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Cobin, who is very feeble. Mrs. Margaret Smith has been quite sick but is some better attit his writing. Mrs. James Washington has been confined to her bed the past week. Mr. and Mrs. Aldridge and son Columbus moved from our city last week to Maha, where they will live in the future. We regret losing good citizens. CLINTON NEWS. S. C. Smith visited with his family a few days ago on his way from Sterling, Ill., where he has held a lucrative position for several months past, to accept a position in Waterloo. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Culberson are now cozy situated and are at home to their friends. In response to the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mitchell, of Fulton, Ill., about thirty-five of their friends of this city left for the Illinois town Wednesday evening, Oct. 19th, where they were entertained at a party. The evening was spent in games and other social pleasures. During the evening refreshments were served. As the womens hostess took leave from the hostess to leave of their hosts and hostesses feeling that they had been agreeably entertained. Rev. James Robinson of Lyons occupied the pulpit at Bethel church morning and evening Sunday, Oct 16, in the absence of the pastor. Messrs. R, D. and Nicholas Smith left Tuesday morning for St. Louis, where they will take in the sights at the world's fair. Geo. Galloway, representing Dunham Bros. & Weir, of Chicago, dealers in general merchandise, household novelties and agents supplies, visited Clinton last week, endeavoring to interest the people in his line. The business he represents is controlled by colored men and is out of the ordinary line of business as run by our people. For the past three years Mr. Galloway has been doing duty for this house in the deep southern cities, this beacon of a trip in the north and west. He is of very pleasing address and hopes to make many friends on his trip through Iowa. He no doubt may be able to interest you, you who may meet him, if you give him the opportunity. Socials were scheduled for the A. M. E. and Baptist churches for last Friday night. SUPERIOR (WIS.) BUDGETARIAN. Superior was all excitement Monday night when Gov. LaFollette arrived. He was driven to the opera house where the republicans held a large rally. The Superior Shipbuilding company has the contract to build a lake monster, which, when finished, will be the largest on the Great Lakes. She will measure 569 feet long over all, 549 foot keel, 56 foot beam and 31 feet deep. Th estimated water ballast capacity is 8,500 tons. She will be launched between May 1 and July 1. Misses Geo. Austin and Elizabeth THE GRAMMER Price. Five Cents. Johnson of Duluth visited Miss Beatus Wade Sunday. A pretty home wedding was solenized last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James "Willis, when their mother, Mrs. M. Jackson, and Mr. A. C. Oglesby were made one by Rev. Geo. H. Wade. Only a few intimate friends were invited. An elegant wedding supper was served by the Hotel Superior waiters. The bride and groom are both quite popular in Superior and are members of the A. M. E. choir. The groom is employed at the Hotel Superior cafe. They will be at home to their friends at 1802 Butler avenue. Weddings seem to be in order in Superior. Rev. Wade performed the marriage ceremony of Mrs. Emma Bruno and Ernest Brandt last Wednesday evening at the home of the bride. Let the good women attend the Zion church, an evangelist of a large audience Sunday evening at the A. M. E. church. Rev. Wade and wife attended a concert in Duluth Friday evening. Miss Anna Harris of Kansas City, Mo., is expected in the city soon. Several came over from Duluth Sunday evening to attend church. Miss Beatus and Master Carl Wade attended a surprise party in Duluth Monday night given for Miss Minnie Richey, who leaves Wednesday evening for Chicago. A very interesting program was rendered Tuesday evening by the Literary society at the parsonage. KEOKUK NEWS. Mrs. Malone will move to Springfield Wednesday to make that city her future home. Mrs. S. A. Dolin stopped over in our city Sunday as the guest of Mrs. G. C. Banister on her way to Somonak. A troupe of singers of the highest art spent Sunday in our city and were the guests of members of Association hall. Mr. Jacob Benthan, who has been sick for the last seven months, is lying dangerously ill at his home. Mr. John Craig and son Horace left Monday morning for a visit to the world's fair. Work on the cement walks in front of the property owned by Selby Johnson has been completed, the contract being let to a firm of colored cement workers. Mrs. George Ashby and son Clifford and Mrs. Wm. Shortridge are spending a week at the fair. An event of interest among the colored people here was the marriage Wednesday night of Matthew B. Johnson and Miss Haidee A. Buckner. The ceremony, took place at the bride's home in Monroe City, Mo., at 8 o'clock in the evening. Mr. Johnson is employed by the Collins Heaslp company. The bride is a native and will attend here many times and will be welcomed in Keokuk society. Upon the arrival of the bride and groom a reception to 130 guests was given at his mother's home, Mrs. Geo. Jones of 213 North Fourteenth street (where the newly married couple will reside. Mrs. Jones, assisted by Miss Nellie Buckner, Miss Lulu Buckner and Mrs. Malone. The guests were invited into the dining room by Miss Carrie Fry. Misses Tebeau and Florence presidenlse the dinner bowl. The parrons handwomen decorated with autumn leaves and flowers, while the dining room was beautiful in appearance in green and white. The reception proved an enjoyable affair and all unite in wishing Mr. and Mrs. Johnson a happy and prosperous life. Mrs. Orange Fields and daughter have returned from the world's fair. have returned from the world's fair. Mr. Wm. Martin of Chicago is visiting his mother and father. Mr. Joe Krys is visiting his mother and father. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Col. W.M. Coalson of Des Moines was in the city Tuesday evening. While in the city he called at Wright & Walker's place of business and also on Mr. George Sutor of the water works. Mr. Tom Green of Toledo, was in the city Tuesday evening to hear Senator Fairbanks speak. Mr. Wm. Crocket of Des Moines passed through the city Tuesday en route to Webster City. Mr. Galaway Johnson, Curtis Wood and Rev. Elliston have purchased land in Mexico. Mr. Johnson owns a beautiful home here. Mrs. I. L. Brown entertained Miss Jessie Walker at dinner Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Brown gave a dinner to a few friends in honor of J. W. Walker of Des Moines. Mr. Louis Taylor, who has been sick for some time, is some better at this writing. YAARKTON NEWS. Mr. A. L. Lewis, good preacher of the A. M. E. church, is on the sick list. He has been filling the vacancy in the pulpit since no preacher has arrived. It is rumored that Mr. Murphy and his white bride have rented rooms and moved from their former residence at Mr. Marion's. Mr. Murphy is a colored pupil. He came here several weeks ago from Omaha, bring-in his wife with him, and were married immediately after their arrival. Mr. Munro Higgs, who is here visiting again, is batching with Mr. J. Jones. Mr. Higgs is the nephew of Mr. A. S. Lewis, a member of the illness of our local preacher there was no preaching at the Methodist church Sunday. Word has been received here of the death of Mrs. Woods of Omaha. She was the cousin of Miss Lucy Johnson formerly of this place. Wyart Dowdy, while practicing in football last week, remained his able son and he will be able to play against the Sioux Falls high school team Friday. Wyart, who is the captain of the Yankton high school team, is the only colored boy in it. A THEORY SUPPORTED BY FRECH, CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE. 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A booklet of valuable information relating to the care of a woman's health at all important perils, and entitled "Plain Talks to Women," will be sent free in a sealed envelope to any one who chooses to write for it to the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenected, N. Y. She—"Did you meet with any cyclones out West?" He—"No; but one caught up with us."—Yonkers States man. THE LATEST IN SHOES "Honorilb" and "Western Lady" are the names of two new shoes which are conceded to reach the height of perfection in shoe making. The successful originator of these two lines of perfect shoes is the F Mayer Boot & Shoe Co. of Milwaukee, Wis. This name will be sufficient to assure most of our readers of the quality of these goods. Mayer shoes have a high standing among shoe dealers and are recommended by them as giving the greatest satisfaction of any shoes in the market. The new shoes will surpass in style, fit and durability anything the Mayer Boot & Shoe Co. has ever placed on the market. What a woman likes to do is to trust a man, especially if she knows he is not to be trusted. Those Who Have Tried It will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity. Other brands contain only 12 oz. In Atlanta, recently, a darky was leaving an optician's place with a pair of new spectacles. As the old chap neared the door his eye lightened upon a most extraordinary looking instrument conspicuously placed upon a counter. The venerable negro paused for several seconds, and he wandered wonder at this thing, then turning to the optician, he asked: "What is it boss?" "That is an ophthalmometer," replied the optician, in his gravest manner. "Sho!" muttered the old man to himself, as he backed upon the curious-looking thing on the counter; "sho, dat's what I was afeared it was!" A tall, raw-boned, country-looking fellow wandered into a Seattle restaurant recently, and diffidently took a seat, removing his hat and carefully putting it under the table. A waiter brought him a bill of fare, and waited for some time, but, becoming tired the fellow came back, he listened to the bill of money. Every time the waiter came near him he was still buried in a perusal of the bill of fare, and at length, at the end of nearly half an hour, arose to depart. "What is the matter, man?" he asked, thinking that the patron had been offended. "Too steep for me, young seller. I can't too rich for my blood." On the table at which the man had been seated, he looked covered with figures. He had added together the prices of everything on the bill of fare. Six Doctors Failed. South Bend, Ind., Oct. 24 (Special) —After suffering from Kidney Disease for three years; after taking treatment from six different doctors without getting relief, Mr. J. O. Laudeman of this place found not only relief but a speedy and complete cure in Dodd's Kidn. J. Pills. Speaking of his cure Mr. Laudeman says: "Yes, I suffered from Kidney Trouble for three years and tried six doctors to no good. Then I took just two boxes of Dodd's Kidney Pills and they not only cured my kidneys, but gave me better health in general. Of course I recommended Dodd's Kidney Pills to others and I know a number now who are using them with good results." "Laudeman's case is not an exception. Thousands give similar experiences. For there never yet was a case of Kidney Trouble from backache to Britt's Disease that Dodd's Kidney Pills could not cure. They are the only remedy that ever cured Britt's disease. "What tritrites a man more than to see a woman get off the car back ward?" "Give it up." "Nothing"—Cleveland Belt Dealer. A skull would make a good figurehead for the modern railroad locomotive. The lobster is said to be disappearing from American waters. That accounts for some things. The mowing machine knocked out the farmer's scythe and the racing machine is after Death's. By all means, let the scientists "isolate" the peanunculus germ. If possible, give it a life sentence. Perhaps the members of that Amish colony who insist that the earth is flat had been to see a minstrel show. Bad whisky killed fifteen persons in New York. There are no statistics to show how many good whisky killed. Richard Mansfield takes his pen in hand to say that "no one is writing and few are acting." A saving distinction. New York and Boston have the champion baseball teams. Professional baseball is now played mostly by old people. The St. Louis inventor who thought he had mastered the problem of aerial navigation is now in the hospital with a broken leg. With twenty-five men dead in a week from drinking New York whisky, the Gothamites will no longer slur "Jersey lightning." Firewater, it has been grievously demonstrated, is the most dangerous kind of speed-making power for automobilists to employ. Mr. Rockefeller is a conspicuous example of what a man can achieve by close attention to business after he has passed the age of 35. Also, the theory that long engagements prevent divorce might be upheld on the well-known fact that they frequently prevent marriage. Yvette Gulibert wants to make an other tour in the United States. All that is lacking to make the wish unanimous is the concurrence of the United States. When rich men's sons spend their money foolishly it gives poor men the opportunity to accumulate great forunes to leave to their sons to spend foolishly. So the young ladies of Bryn Mawr are not to be permitted to fire! Perhaps, though, they will not be forbid them to breathe, and we shall have them still with us. Our great soldiers are the most earnest advocates of peace. Gen. Miller has told the peace congress that war is terrible. Only those "jest at scariest who never felt a wound." Col. Younghusband's men are reported to be suffering many hardships on their way back from Lhasa. This is probably due to the fact that they are bringing so much with them. A college student while absorbed in a letter from home, walked through a glass-glass window. He promptly paid $15 for the pane. The letter must have contained a remittance. Stick close to your desk, young man and some day you may be the president of a railway company with a chance to resign and draw a salary of $5,500 for several years after your resignation. For the man who is for peace and prohibition, the only consolation he can get at this time is to know that a bottle of champagne is being smashed every time one of these new warships is christened. Sir William Vernon Harcourt though one of the most brilliant men in England, was among his personal acquaintances one of the least popular. It is well to mine, but more important to glow. An Arizona bachelor wants to know if he will violate the law by raiding himself off at a chance for 2,500 chances to get a husband. Certainly not. It as always been held that marrying is a lottery. When he Russian conductor comes around at Tibet to collect fare he will find John Bull with such a serene convincing "got on four miles back" look about him that he will probably pass on "thou disturbing him." Those scientists who assert that dental work may be made painless in the patient will only look steadily at a blue light have a lot of things to explain. To a man with the toothache all things look blue, and yet he keeps the toothache. A judge in Connecticut rent a man who had robbed a bank of $70,000 to prison for five years, and gave an eight years' term to another man who had stolen a horse. It is probable that such a judge would hang a man for stealing a chicken. The Astors and Rockefeller are at war in New York. Here is a fight that the public will doubtless be included to devise a new course. Indeed it is probable that a majority of the people of this country would be wiling to pay good prices for reserved seats. A Brooklyn street railway company has been compelled to pay $1,000 be cause of its conductors used abusive language to a passenger. That city must have at least one splendid advantage as a place of residence. PEACE OF EUROPE IS THREATENED The Diplomatic Relations Are Very Much Strained. ULTIMATUM BARELY AVOIDED Russian Report Saves Declaration of War—Late Reports Shows the Embassies Hard at Work Trying to Effect European Peace. Gibraltar, Oct. 27.—The ships of the British channel fleet cleared their decks yea erday afternoon. It is rumored that the woole fleet, with the exception of the battleship Caesar, will steam westward today with the alleged purpose o. making a saam attack against the rock of Gibraltar. Several torpedo boats left Tangier yesterday afternoon fully equipe. Work at the arsenal is proceeding mean blast. A division of the Mediterranean fleet comprising six battleships, all the armoured cruisers and twenty torpedo boats is expected to arrive today. Dillon, Oct. 23.—One of the most complicated diplomatic situations in recent history, and one that is attended with the most dangerous possibilities for the peace of the whole of Europe, exists today with no sign of improvement. In some cases the dispute between Great Britain and Russia resolved itself into the simple question whether Russia would or would not guarantee in the future the administration of the offending officers of the Baltic squadron, has been modified by the introduction of an entirely new set of contentions contained in Vics Admiral Rojestovsky's letter to the British admirals of the diplomats who recognize a temporary improvement in condition, are puzzled by the complications that so curiously cause it. However, there is at the embassies of powers not concerned in the dispute a very strong opposition, which has found other than in recourse to war. The foreign office, apparently puzzled as the onlookers, pursues the policy of silence, and the British government, in the face of the voluminous exchanges daily occurring between London and St. Petersburg continue, the statement that no reply from Russia has been received adding to the implication that Russia is intentionally ignoring the United States in the conception which is chiefly responsible for the stirring up of a popular agitation against which the government may find it hard to stand out in the possible event of Foreign Minister Viktor Yushchenko's command that Russia guarantee punishment before Inquiry is instituted. Had Admiral Roestvensky's report not arrived it is possible the dispute would have been settled one way or the other. But never, are generally held to prevent presentation of the ultimatum which Great Britain undoubtedly intended to send. Although Lord Lansdowne has reported that the British government reported by Admiral Roestvensky are to him inconceivable, the foreign minister is not prevented from seeing that new light has been thrown on the "outrage" and that diplomatic usage of the ultimatum is not part of the British government at first contemplated. In the present temper of the British nation it is not at all likely that preoccupation with the popular outcry will be diminished by Admiral Roestvensky's report; but it is understood that Great Britain would run the risk of forfeiting in some degree the good will of the British government or that she proceeded to substitute warlike for diplomatic steps, of which intention, so it is stated at the Russian embassy tonight, there is no indication in Lord Lansdowne's communication. The attitude of France is held to be of the highest importance. It was said today by the representative of another great power that if France had given definite assurances that she would not be involved in war growing out of the North Sea incident a hostile issue would he be inevitable, as the temptation to crush the Russian naval power after such provocation could scarcely be refused by Great Britain. It is not clear why France should interest France's interest to preserve peace and her efforts in that direction obviously will be strengthened by not committing herself, except at the last moment. So long as Great Britain is not sure whether France will help France to resist the invasion, gage in war; while Russia, with France neutral, would, so it is thought at most of the embassies, scarcely invite defeat. The most probable solution of the rumors regarding France's position is said by a high authority to be that the two disputesions under the same law do not desire to become involved, but has reserved her final decision. LETTS ROBBERS RUN TO EARTH St. Louis, Oct. 24—Punishment has overtaken the train robbers who held up the Rocck island fast passenger near Lets earl early last month, according to the confession made yesterday by William Morris, alias Blair, as he lay upon what will probably be his deathbed in a St. Louis hospital. Morris is the leader of the three suspects who on Friday engaged in a desperate battle with St. Louis detectives. Believing that he was about to die, Morris made a clean breast of his misdeeds, among them being the Letters holdup. He claims that the robbers who got into the house were the catching of the train robbers, who for days were hunted through Iowa with bloodhounds, and were at one time thought to be cornered by possess of officers, form a sensational close to a sensational chapter. The officers were after the men on an attack in Illinois, and until Morris made his confession, they were not in the least connected with the Iowa holdup. Seeing isn't believing when you can see through the schemes of a swindler, SCOTLAND NORTH SEA ENGLAND LONDON ENGLAND CHRISTIAN FRANCE NORWAY BRASIL DENMARK SWEDEN SALICIA GERMANY Where Russian Warships Fired on British Fishing Boats. Three Battleships and Three Cruisers Under Orders. WILL SAIL FRIDAY MORNING Rumored They Are to Shadow the Baltic Fleet—Failure of Russia to Make Definitions of Tragedy is Exciting Comment. Gibraltar, Oct. 27.—The battleships Victorious, Illustious and Magestic (flagship of Vice-Admiral Beresford) and the cruisers Lancaster, Theses and Endyxymon, are under orders to sail on the morning of October 28. It is reported that the purpose is to shadow the Russian Baltic squadron which is expected to go by way of Cape of Good Hope. The Russian Baltic squadron's cruisers and torpedo boats are expected to pass through the straights of Gibraltar on the way to Suez. The whole of the Torpedo torpedo footline has been commissioned. Gibraltar, Oct. 27. — The ships of the channel fleet have filled their bunkers with coal and replenished their ammunition and other stores in the ship's movement's notice. The battleship Hambal and the cruiser Doris are watching the straits closely. There is great activity at the dock yard where men are working night and day. The crew is concentrating on concerning the coal available here. Vivo, Oct. 27. — The Russian battleships Alexander Ill, Bordino and Knizu Sovaufort, another vessel of the same class, and the transport Amazon have anchored in this port, some of the ships of the squadron are approaching. London, Oct. 27. - Tension increases as time passes without a definite settlement of the situation created by the communication to Foreign Minister Lansdowne "yesterday and the fact that this was regarded as unsatisfactory" and "the mind; and while official circles are giving out intimations that it is their confident belief the whole matter will be satisfactorily arranged. it is now clear that the intention will be allowed Russia in which to give final and complete assurances of her intention to comply with any and all great Britain may make within reason. Meanwhile the admiralty is not idle. Reports from all naval stations show that a tremendous state of activity exists. This is especially true now, as the war has been announced that some of the best of Great Britain's war vessels are under orders to proceed in the direction of the Baltic Russian squadron and that all the ships of the British channel fleet are ready to go to sea at a time when the war has been no indication that a time limit had been set by Great Britain for Russia's reply to her demands, but the fact that three battleships and three cruisers are under orders for the morning of October 28 is concluding. Great Britain will not wait longer than that date before unleashing her sea dogs, while it is also evident that the Russian cruisers and smaller boats of the Baltic squadron may find difficulty in passing the gateway to Russia, and therefore plenty over by the time they reach the entrance to the Mediterranean. AIRSHIP AT ST. LOUIS. Thousands are Treated to An Unusual Sight. St. Louis, Oct. 26.—Propelled part of the way by its own power and the remainder of the distance by the wind, which was blowing at the rate of 100 miles per hour, the airship of Thomas S. Baldwin of San Francisco, in charge of A. Rov Knabenshue of Toledo, Ohio, made an unannounced ascension from the aeronautic commune at the World's Fair yesterday and landed near Cahokia, after a flight of nearly the entire day, after a flight of thousands of persons who cheered almost continuously as the big flying machine passed over the exposition grounds, left the residence section of St. Louis far beneath it, and soared high above the towering office buildings of the business dis EXCITEMENT IN VIGO. Vigo, Oct. 27. — The arrival of the Russian battleships Emperor Alex ander III., Borodino, Orel and Kn扎zouvarf and the transport Amadon, which have anchored in the port, has come to the commander of the port immediately boarded the Russian flagship and informed Admiral Rojestvensky that the Spanish government could not permit the warships to coal in the port. Admiral Rojestvensky ordered the ships to be spared pairs, and that for that reason he had separated from the remainder of the squadron. The commander of the port promised to inform the Spanish government of the admiral's statement and communicate the government reply as soon as it was received. Swedish Steamer Fired At Lohdon, Oct. 28.—The correspondent of Lloyds at Gate, Sweden, telegraphs that the Swedish steamer, Aldebaran, from Hull, reports that she was fired at by a supposed Russian warship in the Skagerrak at 10 o'clock in the evening of October 21, but sustained no damage. WILL BE FORCED TO SWALLOW PILL DIPLOMATIC COURSE IS SLOW Tragedy On North Sea Has Stirred All England — People Solidly Give Support to the Government — Quaint Report From "Admiral" of Fleet. London, Oct. 26.—A dispatch from Hull to the Times says that the correspondent, as the result of his investigation, is of the opinion that the attack on the British trawlers by the Russian second Pacific squadron was a deliberate act, perpetrated with knowledge of its character. St. Petersburg, Oct. 26.—A story is current here that Russia has purchased the Chilean navy, which will join the Russian second Pacific squadron at the Azores islands. St. Petersburg, Oct. 26.—Emperor Nicholas has telegraphed to King Edward expressing his deep regret at that occurred in the North sea Saturday and his sympathy with the families of the killed and wounded fishermen. Paris, Oct. 26. —The vigilant watch kept at the northern and western ports of France has failed to sight the Russian squadron. One of the Lieutenant General Count Von Reventlow has written to the Taglebatt as follows: "Admiral Rojetovensky is an extremely nervous man who is thrown into violent excitement through trifles. It is all the more remarkable that he command to which he was least suited. London, Oct. 26. —The inevitable delays of diplomatic procedure appear to retard a complete and satisfactory settlement of the acute differences between Great Britain and Russia artisanal fisheries. With such fair, King Edward has received from Emperor Nicholas himself a cablegram expressing the deepest regret and a practical acknowledgment that Great Britain's note will meet with a reply conceding every demand for apology. SURE THEY WERE WARSHP. Admiral Rojetovensky Certain Ships Were of Warship Type. London. Oct. 28—The version of Admiral Rojetensky's report given out in London says Rojetensky states that there was never any intention of firing on the British lawyers. If a stray shot hit a boat it was entirely an accident. The trawlers were early noticed by the Russian fleet as it passed Dogger bank. Among the fishing boats two steamers moving at high speed and looking exactly like torpedo boats were observed. Rojetensky concluded that these were Japanese torpedo boats. The admiral was of the opinion that these two ships. The admiral emphatically denies that a Russian warship was left behind. He declares his officers were in total ignorance of the fact that any of the Russian shots the admiral and he expresses his extreme regret. Man in the feet, that any trawlers were damaged and that any of the crews were killed or wounded. The admiral asks what was the warship noticed hovering near the scene of the affair and declares that a Russian warships steamed off together. Rojestvensky further declares that two of the ships on which the Russians fired were unmistakably of the warships. In concluding his telegram Admiral Rojestvensky expressed in the most warmhearted way the regrets of the whole squadron to the fishermen who were and to the families of the visiters. Rojestvensky's report was telegraphed from Vigo direct to the emperor, who received it last night. It was communicated to Ambassador to Foreign Minister Lammorf himself of the Foreign embassy that the British embassy was also acquainted with information which reached the Russian authorities some time ago of the arrival and subsequent mysterious disappearance of which was twenty Japanese, dispatches October 25. It is pointed out that the original version of the accident as recited by the captain of the trawler Moulmein coincides closely with Rojestvensky's. The captain said that he was passing he suddenly noticed two torpedo boats, which approached so near that he thought they intended boarding him, when they sheared off, almost back for the squadron. Almost a square squared open fire. According to an account of Rojestvensky's report, it specifically states that there were no torpedo boats with the squadron when the incident occurred. If this is true the captain of the Moulmein would completely corroborate Rojestvensky Dan Patch Breaks a Record Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 27.—With a pacemaker, carry a wind shield in front and accompanied by a runner at the park. The runner, seceded from the race, paced the fastest mile at the trotting park yesterday ever made by a horse in harness, circling the track in Note—The following article has been widely published and is one of the most remarkable illustrations of the value of careful marshalling and analysis of facts in presenting a subject to the public. LEVELER8. The Mission of Whisky, Tobacco and Coffee. The Creator made all things, we believe. It so, He must have made these. We know what He made food and water for, and air and sunshine, but why Whisky, Tobacco and Coffee? They are here sure enough and each performing its work. There must be some great plan behind it all; the thoughtful man seeks to understand something of that plan and thereby to judge these articles for their true worth. Let us not say "bad" or "good" without taking testimony. There are times and conditions when it certainly seems to the casual observer that these stimulant narcotics are real blessings. Right there is the ambush that conceals a "killing" enemy. One can slip into the habit of either whisky, tobacco or coffee easy enough, but to "untaggle" is often a fearful stimulus. It seems plain that there are circumstances when the narcotic effect of these poisons is for the moment beneficial, but the fearful argument against them is that seldom ever does one find a steady user of either whisky, coffee or tobacco free from disease of some kind. Certainly powerful elements in their effect on the human race. It is a matter of daily history, testified to by literally millions of people, that Whisky, Tobacco and Coffee are smiling, promising, begining friends on the start, but always false as hell itself in the end. Once they get firm hold enough to show their strength, they insist upon governing and drive the victim steadily toward ill health in some form; if permitted to continue to rule, they will not let up until physical and mental ruin sets in. A man under that spell (and "under the spell" is correct) of any one of the times frequently assures himself and himself that he can leave any time I want to. I did quit for a week just to show I could." It is a sure mark of the slave when one gets to that stage. He wiggled through a week, fighting every day to break the spell, was finally whipped, and began his slavery all over again. The slave (Coffee slave as well as Tobacco and Whisky) daily reviews his condition, sees perfectly plain the steady encroachments of disease, how the nerves get weaker day by day and demand the drug that seems to smile and offer relief for a few minutes and then leave the diseased condition plainer to view ever and growing worse. Many times the Coffee slave realizes that he is between two fires. He feels bad if he leaves off and a little worse if he drinks and allows the effect to wear off. So it goes on from day to day. Every night the struggling victim breaks the habit, and next day when he has a little bad (as he is quite sure to), breaks, not the habit, but his own resolution. It is nearly always a tough fight, with disaster ahead sure if the habit wins. There have been hundreds of thousands of people driven to their graves through disease brought on by coffee drinking alone, and it is quite certain that more human misery is caused by coffee and tobacco than by whisky, for the two first are more widely used, and more hidden and insidious in the effect on nerves, heart and other vital organs, and are thus unsuspected unreach of the dangerous work is done. Now, Reader, what is your opinion as to the real use the Creator has for these things. Take a look at the question from this point of view. There is a law of Nature and of Nature's God that things slowly evolve from lower planes to higher, a sturdy, steady and dignified advance toward more perfect things in both the Physical and Spiritual world. The ponderable development is fixed by the Infinite and will not be quickened out of natural law by any of man's methods. Therefore we see many illustrations showing how nature checks too rapid advance. Illinois raises phenomenal crops of corn for two or three years. If she continued to do so every year her farmers would advance in wealth far beyond those of other sections or careers. She would interposes a bar every three or four years and brings on a "bad year." Here we see the leveling influence at work. A man is prosperous in his business for a number of years and grows rich. Then Nature sets the "leveling influence" at work on him. Some of his investments lose, he becomes luxurious and lazy. Perhaps it is whisky, tobacco, coffee, women, gambling or some other form. The Intent and purse evolve too far ahead of him from evolving too far ahead of him. A nation becomes prosperous and great like ancient Rome. If no leveling influence set in she would dominate the world perhaps for all time. But Dame Nature sets her army of "levelers" at work-luxury, overcating and drinking, licentiousness, waste and extravagance, indulgences of all kinds, then comes the wreck. Sure, Suze. Sure. The law of the unit is the law of the mass. Man goes through the same process. Weakness (in childhood), gradual growth of strength, energy, thrift, probity, prosperity, wealth, comfort, ease, relaxation, self-indulgence, luxury, idleness, waste, dehauchy, disease, and the wreck follows. The "levelers" are in the bushes along the pathway of every successful man and woman, and they bag the majority. Only now and then can a man stand out against these "levelers" and hold his fortune, fame and health) to the end. So the Creator has use for Whisky, Tobacco and Coffee to level down the successful ones and those who show signs of being successful, and keep them out of the race, so that the great "fold" (the breast) may not be too far behind. And yet we must admit that, since all-wise Creator has placed it the power of man to stand upright, clobber in the armor of a clean-cut steward mind, and say unto himself, "I desire to exchange my birthright for a mess of potage. "I will not deaden my sense, weak on my grip on affairs and keep my self cheap, common and behind in force, and grasping with whihkling, tobacco or coffee is too short. It is hard enough to have the good things without any sort of hand-cap, so a man is certainly a 'fool to err' when he trades strength, health, money and the good things that come with power for the half-asleep condition of the 'drugger' with the certainty of sickness and disease ahead." It is a matter each individual must decide for himself. He can be a leader and semi-girl he will, or he can be a cheap 'hewer of wood or carrier of water.' Certain it is that while the Great Father of us all does not seem to "mind" if some of his children are foolish and stupid, he seems to select others (perhaps those he intends for some special work) and allows them to succeed. He seems most fearfully by these "levelers." If a man tries flirting with these levelers a while, and gets a fow sings as a hint, he had better take the hint, or a good solid blow will follow. When a man tries to live upright, clean, thrify, sober and undrugged, manifesting as near as he knows what he wants, he should, happily, health, and peace seem to come to him. Does it pay? This article was written to set people thinking, to rouse the "God within," for every highly-organized man and woman has times when they feel a something calling from within for them to press to the front and "be about the Father's business." Don't mistake it; the spark of the infinite heart may be every way, health, happiness, peace and worldly prosperity—to break off the habits and strip clean for the work cut out for us. It has been the business of the writer to provide a practical and easy way for people to break away from the coffee habit and be assured of a return to health and all of the good things that brings, provided the abuse has not gone too far, and even then the cases where the body has been rebuilt on a basis of strength and health run into the thousands. A comfortable step to stop coffee instantly by having well-made Food Coffee served rich and hot with good cream, for the color and flavor is better, but none of the caffeine or other narc- destroying elements of ordinary coffee. On the contrary, the most powerful rebuilding elements furnished by Nature are in Postum and they quickly set about repairing the damage. Seldom it is more than two days after the change is made before the old stomach or bowel troubles or complaints of Kidsneys, head, heart or nerves show unmistakable evidence of the latter and for many days time changes things wondely-foolly. Literally millions of brain-working Americans to-day use Postum, having found the value and common sense in the change. C. W. POST. PAID DEARLY FOR CAUTION. Woman's Distaste for Publicity Cost Purse and Handling. For years Mrs. Storey's life had been haunted by the fear that some day she might be called upon to serve as a witness in court. Her grandmother was a witness once, and when Mrs. Storey was a little girl she used to hear all about it. Grandma, it appears, had been so scared she couldn't tell the judge her own name. "And, said Mrs. Storey to for husband, 'if there is anything more disgraceful to be unable to tell your own name, I'd like to know what it is.' In order to reduce the possibilities of such a calamity to a minimum, Mrs. Storey would walk on with deafened ears and averted head whenever she happened to be near a fire, a fight or the scene of an accident. Only the other day she had occasion to shut the door. She was the seething world about her. She was the Grand Central station for Mr. Storey who had gone around to the baggage room to check a trunk. Presently she became aware that something exciting was happening close beside her. Hastily she shu her eyes and stuck her fingers into her ears, but before these protective measures could be accomplished she learned that a female thief had matched a handbag which she had found lying on the floor, and was being pursued by an excited crowd. For the sake of the curiosity of her sex, Mrs. Storey would have liked to know more, but the old fear of being detained as a witness held her inert until her husband's return. Then she ventured to ask if they had caught the thief. "Yes," said Mr. Storey, "but they couldn't do anything with her. Everyone was confident the bag didn't belong to her, but as nobody appeared to claim it the policeman had to let her go." At that Mrs. Storey opened her eyes and so glad, "she said, that 'it all is so good,' I am ready to go now But—oh, dear me! 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Went of Magnolia Furnishes Prize Exhibit—Repair Work On Capitol is Begun—News From Notable Iowa and State House Notes. Des Moines, Oct. 28—Senator Ericson of Boone, in charge of the dairy exhibit of Iowa at St. Louis, has notified the office of the state dairy commissioner at the capitol that Iowa teavers and prizes in the last butter scoring contest at the World's Fair. A New York man won the first place, Minnesota was expected to win if Iowa did not. Nevertheless, Senator Ericson says that Minnesota appears to have the highest general average, and means that she will get the banner offered by the National Creamery association. H. D. Went of Magnolia was the Iowa man whose butter scored the second best among all the exhibitors at the fair. His per cent was 96%. The New York man who took the first and was the only one ahead of the Iowa, had a record of 96½ per cent, or only one-fourth higher. The state department is awaiting an in-depth interest the detailed report from the last scoring contest. It is the fourth during the fair. Iowa buttermakers were on the tip of expectancy with respect to the contest. It was the first, taking first, nevertheless, she beat Minnesota on the last scoring, which is decidedly satisfactory. HALE BREED ARRESTED. Suspected of Complicity in Strange Murder, Casg. Nebraska City Junction, Oct. 28.—Ralph Wimp, supposed to be a halfbreed Indian, has been arrested in connection with the tragedy in which Frank M. Sells and an unknown tramp were shot, but he has thrown no light on the fatal occurrence, which points strongly toward murder developed when it was learned that on the day of the affray Sells cashed a $50 check at a store near the station and that the three tramps were in the park. Wing was in company with Frank Weetton, who is held at Sidney in connection with the tragedy, and an unknown tramp, when the three were driven south to Wellington. According to his own statement, and also that of Weetton, he left before the shooting occurred. However, he is being held at Sidney, having been taken from Watton, Mo., where he was arrested last Weetton, who was arrested shortly after the tragedy, still sticks to the story first told—the story of the man and then community suicide. He says his home is in Central City, S. D. Weetton and Wing are being guarded closely in the Sidney jail and are not allowed to come inside. The man and some of them are sullen and have little to say. A coroner's jury investigated the shooting and rendered a verdict to the effect that Sells came to his death and inflicted by an unknown person. MONUMENT IS BROKEN. Shaft at Roselle, Ga., is badly Damaged. Cedar Falls, Oct. 26—S. B. Humbert, superintendent of construction for the Iowa Lookout Mountain and Missionary Ridge Mountain commission, left yesterday for Roselle, Ga., in response to a message telling him the base stone of the Mountain in course of construction had fallen, badly damaging itself. The base stone and cap stone are also greatly damaged. It is impossible to estimate the loss, which must be stood by the Granite company that bison. This is the third time the shaft has been broken. The Roselle monument is the largest and last one constructed, standing seventy-two feet high. The last stone was to be placed, when two other stones were placed. The dedication ceremonies, which had been set for the middle of November, will be postponed indefinitely. John Young, of Washington, president, and Alonzo Aernathy, of Osage, secretary of the commission, accompanies Humbert to confer with the contractors. ARRESTED FOR HOLD-UP. Harry Lash and Sanford Fail Alleged to Have Robbed Man. Sigourney, Oct. 28—Harry Lash and Sanford Fair, two local toughs, were arrested on the charges of holding up and robbing a man named $14 in money. The alleged robbery took place in the waiting room of the depot just before the north-bound passenger arrived. The travelling man was the only one in the room and two boys, it is claimed, entered, armed with a piece of gas pipe and a knife, and "doug" up they would beat his brain out. The man held his hands while one of them went through his pockets, securing the boot. As soon as they had left the building the man called the operator, who was in an adjoining room. The marshal minutes the would-be robbers were under arrest. Their trial will be held Monday. MAN HUNT ON AT AMES. Effortis Being Made to Run Down Burglars. Ames, Oct. 27. — Robbers entered several business places in Ames Tuesday night and succeeded in getting off with considerable plunder. Two blacksmiths were robbed, Robinson, were entered, at which tools were secured for further depredations. The jewelry store of George E. Baker was entered but nothing was missed. The next place however fared far better. The robber was captured F. Fowler and a hundred dollars in goods was taken. The book store of L. M. Gibson was raided for some five dollars, mostly in cigars. The officers are on the scene and expect the blood of the robber, which arrives from Carroll at 6 o'clock yesterday evening, to capture the miscreants. Mysterious Double Tragedy at Nebraska City Junction. Sidney, Oct. 26.—With a bullet hole in the forehead, the body of Frank Sells, station agent and night operator for the Burlington at Nebraska City Junction, In., was found lying on the track last evening. By his side lay the dead body of a tramp, also with a bullet through the forehead. Charged with the shooting, a third tramp was arrested near McPaul, ten miles from the scene of the crime, by Constable Baker, of Thurman. The tramp was brought to this place, and lodged in the Fremont county jail. He does not deny the shooting, but claims that he killed Sells in sort or It has been learned, that three tramps were loafing about the depot, and that Sells ordered them to leave. One of them obeyed, but two became insane. A second alteration, sent to Sells, it is said, was the first to fire, and his bullet, as close range, pierced the brain of one of his adversaries. Then the other trump pulled a gun and fired, and the agent fell to the track beside the body of his victim. It has been known to be very strict regarding the presence of tramps in the depot, but aside from this was not regarded as a quarrelsome man. He leaves a wife and child. Great excitement prevails in this circumstance on account of the double tragedy. GETS $20,000 VERDICT Mrs. Croft Gets Large Sum for Dam sports. From: Rock Island. Muscatine, Oct. 28. — Twenty thousand dollars was the sum awarded Mrs. Croft by the jury after three hours deliberation for injuries received in a wreck on the Rock island road, defendant, at Buffalo, Iowa, last year, when a car of steel rails dashed through the station house, killing her child and malming her for life. This is $5,000 in excess of the former merger. The lawsuit on grounds was granted the defendants on grounds of excessive damages. The case has occupied the attention of the court for the past few weeks. Mrs. Croft's testimony on the witness of the court was on her mind and crippled body was the strongest testimony introduced on the part of the plaintiff. She told how she was attending to her work when without a car she was crushed into the depot and killed her child and injured her. The jury received its charges at 10 o'clock from judge Jackson and the court returned a verdict $5,000 in excess of the former one, or $20,000 in all. INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL FIRE. Five Thousand Dollars Loss at El Dorda Reformatory School Eldora. Oct. 26.—The large new $14,000 brick work shop of the Iowa Industrial school caught fire Monday night at 9:25 and but for the heroic work of Colonel Drake and his boy department, assisted by the officers the whole building would have been destroyed. damage will amount to probably $5,000. Help from Eldora arrived in the nick of time and materially helped in subduing the flames. Fortunately no wind was blowing or it might have caused the burning of the entire institution. None of the boys escaped and four hundred of them were locked in their dormitories and were not permitted to visit the fire. A new printing establishment just installed by the board of control was badly burned and charred. FOR NEW BUILDING. Prof. Raymond. Regent Allen and W. T. Proudfoot After Ideas Iowa City, Oct. 26.—Preparations are being made for the drafting of the plans for the new engineering building for the University, and Prof. William C. Reymond, head of the engineering college of the university, Regent J. E. Allen of Pocahontas, and Des Molines, have left for the east on a tour of inspection buildings on the campus of the engineering buildings of the most prominent eastern schools. The buildings at the State$^2$University of Wisconsin, Purdue, at Lafayette, Ind., the state university of Michigan, Cornell, at Ithaca, the University of Chicago, and the University at New York will all contribute toward the ultimate plans that are agreed upon. Murderer B)urnes Receives Sentence. Waterloo, Oct. 27. At 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon after overruling the motion for a new trial Judge A. S. Johnson, the judge, ten years in the penitentiary at Anasima for the murder of his father-in-law, Bartlett Stone. The murder took place at the Bartlett Stone home in Cedar Falls on February 29 of this year. Bartlett Stone, his wife, Josephine Stone Burns, and Bartlett Stone. In the strife between the parties Burns shot Stone. The case was tried at this term of court and the jury returned a verdict of murder in the second degree. Troly Line to Cross State New York, Oct. 26.—The Ottawa Telephone and Electric Co., incorporated with headquarters at Columbus, Ohio, says it will parallel the Rock Island road with a troly line to extend entirely across the state of Iowa. It is probable the line will be begun at Muscatine to be determined. The line will by spurs in different directions, be 500 miles long. Otumwa, Oct. 28.—Homer Wright, the suspect in the Chesser murder case, has been released on his own bond for $20. Eugene Hourman, a lawyer, who was present at the time of the murder and has been missing since, was arrested at Buxton and brought back this morning. He is suspected. 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Mrs. Roper and Mrs. Frank Morgan and little girls of St. Louis, are guests at the central home of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Thomas. Rev. Lewis arrived last Saturday morning with his wife and daughter, and are now the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Marshall. Mrs. S. L. Persons returned last week from Chicago, where she spent a pleasant visit of four weeks. Next Thursday evening, Nov. 3rd, the ladies of the A. M. E. church will tender a reception in honor of Rev. P. M. Lewis. OBKALOOSA NOTES. Mr.A. G. Clark is visiting in Chicago Mr. Jesse Marshall gave a ball Mon- day evening at Winters' hall, which was well patronized by the young people. Mr. and Mrs. Strother and children took supper with Mrs. Chas. Adams. Mrs. Cora Franklin is able to be up after being ill for some time. Miss Anna Smith was called to Durfey Saturday by the death of her mother. Mrs. Dora Wiley, of Washington, D. C., who has been visiting Miss Lela Sheffey, departed for Buxton, where she will spend a few days before re- turning home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allen have removed from Buxton to this city, and are now keeping house on North Eighth-street. Misses Emma Taylor, Agnes Lewis and Nora Plummer of Evans spent Monday with Luella Franklin. Mrs. Mollie Rings was in Montezuma last week visiting. BURLINGTON NEWS. Sad news has been received to day from Chicago stating that M. J. Collins, formerly Lona Courtwright, had died of pneumonia and tuberculosis. Mrs. Collins is the daughter of Mrs. Eliza Courtwright whose home is on West Hill. She is survived by the husband, two children and her mother, Mrs. Eliza Courtwright and sister Mrs. Sam Gentry. Up to present writing the correspondent is not been informed whether the interment will be in Chicago or Burlington. Mr. and Mrs. sam Cook have returned from St. Louis. The Nobbs Ball last Thursday was a success in every way. Only one fault, and that was they they they out too early. Take the hint tellows Mr. and Mrs. John Mitchell, formerly of Burlington, now of Montreal, Canada are visiting relatives in the city. We'll all welcome John and C is with open arms. Mr. and Mrs. V. Alien have removed to Burlington. Mrs. Allen was formerly Miss Mande Cox. Mr. J Trent and O. C. Folks visited Sunday in Hanahual. MUSCATINE NOTES Mrs. Louis Greenway deputed this life Sunday morning at 8:35 o'clock from cancer. Catherine Watson was born in Muscatine September 24, 1869. She attended the public school until she graduated with the High School class of 1892 was a lovable girl and made friends of all who know her. In 1891 she became the wife of Louis Greenway, a barber of this city, afterwards becoming quite a recluse. Many of her friends never seeing her again until they viewed the remains for the last time at the funeral Monday at 2 o'clock p.m. from her home. Rev. M. I. Gordon officiated Interment in Greenwood Mrs. Greenway is survived by her mother, Mrs. Rosetta Watson, two half sisters, Mrs. Mary Hatch of Rock Island, and Mrs. Fannie A. Grooms, and a half brother, Samuel A. Barnes of this city, her husband and three small children, Earl, Paul and Faith. May she rest in peace The Woman's Mite Missionary society gave a supper Tuesday evening at the church. Miss Muriel Loyd is recovering nicely from her attack of typhoid fever. Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Carr entertained Mrs. Joseph Carr and Miss Nora Taylor at dinner last week and piano music was quite popular. The dressmaker called on Mr. I. P. last week. Mrs. Thompson gave a ten o'clock breakfast in honor of Miss Motte in company with Mrs. Warren and Mrs. woodward and Miss Johnson. After fine piano solos, duetts and vuite a jolly time a four course breakfast was served. On their departure everyone praised the entertainers. Presiding Elder Gaines gave us a very fine lecture. Mrs. Joseph Carr and Miss Nora Taylor died at Mrs Woodsons last week. Mr. Bert Fowell gave quite a number of selections on the ulano, also Misses Nora Taylor and Johnson. Mr. A. C. Brooks is having his place graded so he looks very tall at present. OTTUMWA NEWS. The I B. W. B C meets with Mrs Taylor Friday. The movement is on foot to give a drama for benefit of the club. Julian Campbell is much improved to the jy of his many friends. Program of the opening meeting of the Good Intent club Oct. 4: Song, "Deeds not Words." Historians Report, Miss K. Miller. Echoes from the N. A. C. W. July 1904 Mrs. Helena Downey. Vocal Solo, Mrs H. Anderson. Resding, "The Greatest Needs of the American Negro Woman," Mrs. Emma Gardner. ```markdown ``` Des Moines Valley 3rd. Vein Ccal Mines at 20th and Washington. Yards 1007 Center Street. have been before the years. They have proven every conceivable con- piasto to begin with. 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Vocal Duett, "O Tell Ye Merry Birds," Misses K. N. Bartlett and M. Taylor. Vocal Duett, Rev. A. T. Clark and Rev. J. Brewer. Rev. J. Brewer who had been visiting or the past week with Rev. A T. Clark of the A. M. E. church, let day for Racine, Wis. Mr. R. N. Hackley who is attending college at Wilberforce is in the city for a few days. Mr. and Miss Sykes of Fairfield spent Sunday in the city the guests of Miss Mable Burnsaugh. Miss Nellie Nundley has returned from St. Louis where she has been visiting the world's fair. Presiding Elder J. W, Gaines will preach at the A. M. E. church Thursday night, after the sermon a reception will be given by the ladies of the church. The I K. S. Club met at the home of the Misses Bartlett on Monday night. A very interesting program was rendered, after which Mrs. Elizabeth Hawkins was initiated into the society. The Henry County S. S. convention will meet in this city Oct. 27 and 24. The following delegates have been elected to represent the A. M. E. S. S Mrs. Bessie Clarke, Mr. R. Henderson, Misses Cora Taylor, Nora Harris and Lydia F, Bartlett from the Second Baptist S. S. Mrs. H. Poston and Miss Ida White. Owl Pool Hall Headquarters for Good Cigars A NICE PLACE TO ENJOY GAMES and other amusements. Owned and managed by colored people. Will make it pleasant for all who may call. C H. BROWNING | Props. IOWA PHONE K. G. WINDSOR | 350x 3194 State St. Chicago Mr. E H Faulkner, a promising business young man, is the proprietor of that news depot; he also has a number of newspapers for sale. --- MRS. JANE REED. Mrs. Jane Reed. Home of the Aged. MODERN SCIENCE. WILSON WHEELER & WILSON WINNING MACHINES A Few Minutes Talk to Investors. UNITED INSURANCE CO. Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Virginia 1894 In order to place our business in other cities and towns, we will make a special offer to those who want to invest and will write us. We have written more than sixty thousand members in our insurance Department. We have more than twenty-five branches. We are planning to enlarge our business. We want to pace our business in every city and town in the United States, and we are going to do that just as soon as the funds of the corporation will permit. We want to establish a loan department, where we can loan money to our policyholders and stockholders. We want to make a deposit of $10,000.00 in the treasury of the state. In that way we will be able to do show to the world that we mean business. In order to do this the corporation is capitalized for Twenty-five thousand dollars (2,500 shares at $10.00 each). Of this amount about 500 shares have already been subscribed for at the par value of $10.00, making the present subscribed capital $5,000.00. The remainder, cost of subscribed shares, is known to the public at $10.00 a share. The terms are cash or part cash and the rest installment. The corporation has paid dividends of 10 per cent. It has declared within the last few days a dividend of the same percentage. The coroporation has no bonded debts and its stock when fully paid is non-assessable. All shares become dividend bearing from the date of final payment. Dividends are payable July in each year. We want reliable agents to handle our stock. Write us today for stock. B. J. Byrd, President, 506 East Ebensburg, NJ to 619 Ft. Sr. N., W. Washington, D. C. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Fred Ware and G. C. Griffin and Jeremiah Sullivan You are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1898, the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Nine (9) in Block Fifteen (15) of Haines Park, now included in the City of Des Moines, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax for the year 1898. The seller is Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase of the above mentioned sale, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Daniel T. Patton, NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To John Stackley: You are hereby notified that on the sixth day of December, A. D. 1838, the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Nine (9) in Block One (1) in I. N. Thomas' Subdivision of Lots 16. 17 and 18, Brooks & Company's Addition, now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1897 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harnagel. His Agent. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Mr. Louis Taylor is very ill at his home. Rev. Green, pastor of the Baptist church of this city, has resigned and will go to Enterprise, where he has been called to take charge of the church. Mrs. I. L. Brown is hostess at an elegant dinner Sunday for Miss Nora Nora Ferguson, who leaves for California soon, Mr. Al Walker and sister Mia Sage. Mrs. Fairbanks, wife of our republican vice presidential nominee, will speak at the Woman's club here tomorrow. I. L. Brown has returned from his annual tour of visiting the lodges. We wish to offer our hearty congratulations to the churches of Des Moines for the gifts from that grand philanthropist, James Callanan. Mr. John Spencer of Grunnel was in the city Tuesday looking after business and attending lodge. Mr. Mendenhall of Buxton, Rev. Griffith and Rev. Wisham of Des Moines, are in the city to attend the state Baptist convention which convenes here this week. Mr. Galaway Johnson, Curtis Wood and Rev. Eliebonte have purchased land in Mexico. Mr. Johnson also owns a beautiful home in the city. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. POWERED BY MARROW CO. FRIDAY. OCTOBER 28. Published every Friday by the BYSTAN- DER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. Iowa 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. Iowa State Federated of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD. MANAGER. 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B. to Correspondents--Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wednesda fourth week of future publication for the current week. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Cornish Baptist Church, corner of Fifteenth and Linden Trails. Preaching at 11 a.m. m.; Sunday School. Cornish Baptist Church, Rev. T. L. Grifith, Pastor. p. m. Paul A. M. E. M. Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. m.; Sunday School. m. stocktown League at 7 p.m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Horace S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth Street m.; Sunday school 4:30 a.m. m. Mr. E. Houston. Superintendent people's meeting 7 p. m., preaching surrn's Chapel M. E. Church, Corner of 11th and Croaker Sts—Church services, preaching at 8 a.m and 8 p.m; Class and prayer meeting m. Ekwiln League 7 p.m.; Ekwiln League 7 p.m; Sunday; Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 a.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 818 th Street Maple Street Ninth and Tenth streets. Preaching 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. preaching at 7 p. m. O. R. Wimbush, pastor Union Congregational Church—Corner Tenth and Park streets. Preaching 10:45 a.m. preaching service 7:35 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings 11 p. W. Porter, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYES DESEASES OF THE EYE-EAR-NOSE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN.OCULISH DES MOINES, IOWA DES.MOINES,IOWA 602 West Wainut Street EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUR DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH 24 Branch Office 504 MULEERRY ST. PHONE 579. George Moore, the novelist, has accumulated from his residence in Ireland a number of Irish anecdotes that are not included in his book, "The Untitled Field." Mr. Moore says that he was walking one day in a Dublin street when an undertaker's assistant passed him, carrying on his back a coffin unusually tiny. A young man stopped the assistant near Mr. Moore. 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