Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 31. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or groups to meet via phone, inform us: we schedule all your local news-KD. Mrs. E. T. Banks is on the sick list this week. Miss Beasley Young of Omaha, Nob. is the guest of Mrs. J. C. Tyler. Have you used Black Kid Hosiery if not try them, 618 E. Loauht street. John Tyler of Minneapolis, Minn. is here visiting his mother, Mrs. J. C. Tyler during the holidays. BARNES MENS OUTPITTER 317 6TH STREET The imperial Orchestra will give another concert on the 23th inst. Read earl ad in this issue. The ladies of the Missionary society of the A. M. E. church will meet next Tuesday afternoon 3:00. Business of importance. Mr. Porter, formerly of Iowa, but now of Kansas City, Kansas, is in our city visiting his daughter, Mrs. Henryarrick. Rev. and Mrs. Graves entertained at inner Monday Dr. and Mrs. Dallin, rev. and Mrs. Rakes, Mrs. Nettie Davis and Miss Nettie Tolliver. Miss Cora Thomas of Albis who came a few days during the holidays were visiting her sister, Mrs. T. L. Griffith, returned home this week. Miss Rhel Stewart has broke the record at the West High School in rapid calculation. She gave the total of fifty figures in 10 seconds. Mrs. French Bland who spent a part of the holidays in our city left Monday morning, after having a very delightful time. She made many friends here. Mr. Thomas McDaniel, one of our pioneer citizens, who has been confirmed to his bed for several months with an injured ankle is now able to walk some with the aid of crutches. NO MORE NO LESS, SUIT UNION, or Overcrowd to Order. THE GLASGOW, 316 6th AV MAD8 Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Hughes are nice domiciled in their home, 1344 W. twenty fifth street, having moved several days ago. Corinthian Baptist Sewing Circle met at Faiyat at the home of Mrs. Blakey Twelfth street, after business was assessed an elegant luncheon was held. The Circle will meet today at the home of the President, Mrs. Reeve Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde received an invitation to attend the wedding of Miss Bertha A. Leonard to Mr. James W. Watts, 1624 S. Sixth street, Council Bluffs, January 25. Mrs. D. A. Baisfeld of St. Cloud, Minn., who has been here spending the holidays, visiting with her rel- atives and many friends left Wednesday evening for her home, after having a pleasant time. Her little daughter, Leona, accompanied her. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER 317 9TH STREET Hair switches and bangs made from your own hair—satisfaction guan- teld—come and see my work. Mrs. Geo, Patton, 224 W. Grand Aye. Mr. N. Mitchell of Keokuk arrived in the city Wednesday to visit a few days with friends. Mr. Mitchell conti- mates location here if he finds Des Moines to his liking. For good lunches or meals go to N. W. corner of Third and Walnut, Open all night, Fox & Evans. GRACE BEAUTY PARLORS. The Grace Beauty Parlors open at No. 222 Arthur street. A specialty in beautifying the complexion. Office hours from 9 to 11 a.m.; 2 to 4 p.m.; 7 to 9 in the evening. We keep on hand a supply of good powder cream and soaps. A reduction will be made to customers who have car fare to pay. Treatment 25c. Each lady who brings four ladies for treatment will receive two treatments free. Get on Highland Park car and get off at Arthur street. We solicit your patronage. MRS. F. G. GOGGINS, Mgr. Hats made to order. All were guaranteed. J. KIRKPATRICK, Practical Hatter Hats Cleaned, Dried and Reashed. ALL THE LATEST TYPES Hats at Factory village. Best Hats on earth 697 GRAND AVE., Near 9th St. Iowa 1900 customer room The Des Moines made Hosiery is the best to buy, at the retail store 518 E. Locust street. Mr and Mrs. J. F. Rawei the New Zealander who came to our city last Fall honoring on the life, costumes, habits and living of his country, is spending the winter here. He and family are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Newman, 923 W. Fourteenth Place. Mr. N. E. Morton, one of our old and highly respected citizens, who was janitor at the U. S. Post Office has secured a position with the railroad company and has gone to South Dakota to begin work this week. His family may move there in the spring. We are sorry to loose Mr. Morton from our community. Miss Irwin Warthal of Lucas, Ia., who has been visitin in our city during the holidays returned home Tuesday. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. Mose, S. E. Suth street, and Mrs. J. James of Enterprise. While here she took advantage of the BIRTANDER's Holiday Rates and ordered the paper for another year. Services at Union Congregational church Sunday Jan., 8, 1905. Morning Services, topic—"The Law of God's Kingdom is Love." Evening Service, Topic—"Religion a Co-operative Order of Life." David and Jonathan League, at 3 p. m. topic—"Show Thyself active and Thoughtful." Our week of prayer began on Wednesday evening the 4th inst., and will continue until Wednesday the 11th. All are invited to attend our services. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 6TH STREET Notwithstanding the terrible storm that delayed many there were enough of both boards to hold a successful meeting. The work resembled that of a state convention. Letters of regrets were received from all over the state, also from Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson. State President of Colorado State Federation of the colored women of that state. Atty Geo. H. Woodson, President of the Afro-American Council and Atty. T. Joe Brown, President of the local league, sent greetings and words of encouragements. We regret very much the absence of our State Organizer, Mrs. Helena Downey of Ottumwa To save expenses both boards completed their work. The ladies of Muscatine sent a letter of information to the committee which was of much assistance. This meeting bids fair to be the best of all state meetings—showing to our well-wishers the progress we are making. Buxton, Ottumwa and Davenport are leading in club work this year. Buxton for unity of action leads. We the committee urgently request all presidents to see that the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER is in all homes of club members; that all presidents write to the chairman of committees and report work done along that especial line. The entire report of the programme will appear next week. The line of work for the entire state of the following month are thus: For January, one meeting in the month. Biography—Lowell or Emerson. Whitlater. Longfellow. February, French Revolution. March, Committees work, Sociology. April, Negro Authors. Questions will be asked at one session of the convention on all these subjects. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 6TH STREET JEFFERS RESTAURANT. No. 3 East First St., East of Company Store. When in in Buxton Iowa stop with Jeffers Brons. for good meals or lunch. Good service guaran- Bilence for a Month. A curious custom prevails in Bulgaria which must be a hard penalty for the woman who loves to hear the sound of her own voice. All newly-married women are obliged to remain dumb for a month after marriage, except when addressed by their husbands. When it is desirable to remove this restriction permanently the husband presents her with a gift, and then she can chatter to her heart's content. Difficult Road Building. Thirty-three tunnels were blasted with dynamite in the construction of the circum-Balkal branch of the Transsiberian railway. The entire length of the line is only 153 miles its construction was begun in 1888. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, JANUARY 6, 1905. SOCIAL FESTIVITIES Saturday afternoon at 1 p. m. Me- meses Banks and Jackson opened the door and received their guests until 6 o'clock, complimentary to Mrs. F. D. Bland, Mrs. T. W. Elliott, Mrs. Frank Hughes, and Mrs. C. S. Conly. A phonograph furnished music. Mrs. Bland and Comley elegantly recited. The porers for the afternoon were Mrs. G. I, Holt, Mrs. Adam Dixon, second Mrs. William McDruder, Theo. Theo. Williams' third Miss Nina Hamilton, Mrs. Maude Johnson. The young ladies that assisted in the dining room were Miss Rachel Elliott, Miss Beatrice Hickinl Mi. Bess Jackson, Miss Francis Walker and Miss Lulu Jackson. The decorations were green and red. Every body expressed themselves as being royally entertained. Sunday: Few went to church, most of them resting and Sunday evening after church. Henry Clay gave an elegant dinner complimentary to Mrs. Mamle Bland, Mrs. F. Hughes and Miss Franklin, Mr. Jeff Logan, Mr. Rose McDruder, Mrs. F. Pier- ly, Mrs. and Mrs. Coons and Mrs. Maud Johnson were present. A very pleasant time is reported. Monday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Humbard gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. D. A. Bassfield of St. Cloud, Minn. Only a few were present. A most delightful dinner was served by that able hostess and a pleasant afternoon was spent. In the evening they numbered out. Conversation and toast speechmaking consumed the evening program. Mrs. Belle Graves was toastmistress. Many made good speeches. It was given in honor of Mr. Hurumburd's 48th birthday. A three course lunch was served. Thursday night Mr. Jefferson Logan served dinner at his home in honor of Mrs. Frank Hughes and Miss Franklin. Only a few were present, but those who were fortunate enough to receive an invitation enjoyed Mr. Loehner and coon and well cooked viands which loaded the beautifully decorated table. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Lewis served dinner last Sunday to a few of their old friends on 19th and Carpenter ave. Wednesday evening Mr. and Mrs. John McClain celebrated their 6th wedding anniversary. Quite a few of their friends were present. Cards and conversation were enjoyed. The first prize was won by Mrs. Sellette; some and others by Julia Hudlin and Lu Holmes won the booby prize. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. La Sheidon served dinner in honor of Mrs. Frank Hughes and Mrs. Sellette; their pleasant home on Day street. Quite a number were invited and all reported a pleasant time. Mrs. Harrison Gould will entertain a few ladies at four o'clock Sunday in honor of Miss Nettie Franklin and Mrs. F. Hughes. A CORRECTION. Burlington, Iowa, Jan. 5.—(Special to the Bystander.) I wish to correct AN INVIT YOURSELF and friends are and Sorice to be given by THE IMPERIA Wednesday Even AN INVITATION. YOURSELF and friends are invited to attend a Concert and Sorice to be given by the THE IMPERIAL ORCHESTRA Wednesday Evening Jan. 25 '05 Thayers Dancing Academy On Seventh Street, Between Walnut and Locust—Over Marks Music Store The following selected program has been arranged which will begin at 8 o'clock: Overture.....O琴屋 Soprano Solo.....Mrs. O. P. Watt Violin Solo.....O. J. Gauss Recitalation.....Miss Ellie Mason Tenor Solo.....G. G. Phelps Piano Solo.....Miss Lillian Fields Vocal Solo.....O. F. Watts As soon as the program is finished the Grand March be played by the above named Orchestra, which will furn music for the Soriee. Don't forget the date. ADMISSION 25 CENTS. As soon as the program is finished the Grand March will be played by the above named Orchestra, which will furnish music for the Soriee. Don't forget the date. the mistake which was published in last week's Bystander relative to the death of Mr. Wesley White. He was born in Madison county, Mo. June 16, 1854. He leaves to death in death of order at the Reed of this city, a brother Mr. Forest E. White of Evanston, Ill. The following were pall bearers: Messrs. John Ivy, S. Tiggs, Wash Brown, E. Hughes, S. Anderson and Chas. McMinnis. The Topka, Kan. Plainlander came to our office last week in its holiday dress, which was a beautiful 10 pages, beautifully illustrated with cuts of institutions and of leading men in different vocations of life. It is as yet to best Christmas issue that has come to face. We congratulate you Hoy. Childs. --- The Los Angeles Eagle, one of the leading western newspapers, came to our office this week in its holiday issue which was in a magazine form. It contained a fine quality paper and is beautiful cover with the pristine paper to reach our sanctum. Bro. Neimore's Eagle eye is so piercing that his paper is always welcome to our office. It contains many cuts of race people. The Reformer of Richmond, Va., came this week with a beautiful cover in a magazine form well illustrated with cuts of some of the many different buildings and businesses that the True Reformers own and operate with cuts of the men in charge. The only criticism that we might suggest was the poor quality of the paper and the ink in a magazine form well illustrated with otherwise it is a very commendable issue with many adds. The Chicago Broad Ax came out this week in a new anniversary dress of eight pages on fine book paper with a large number of cuts of Chicago leading colored business and professional men. It is well arranged. The Broad Ax has struggled for ten years and more than their final period is over and she will be numbered as a fixture in the White City. The Appeal in St. Paul has an illustrated holiday number well filled with advertisements which is really the substantive life. Therein the professional world was nicely illustrated and in the enlarged form it was very secondary to the young Mr. Legan who is so young in the journalistic field. The Buxton Men, a monthly issue, is a neat magazine this month, edited by Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, the bright Y. M. C. A. secretary. The St. Joseph Radical seems to be arousing from its long slumber and came to our office in a new form. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. Mrs. Howard of Albion was in the city Sunday, the guest of her daughter, M. Geo Suter. Mrs. and Mrs. Reed Warren entertained at dinner Sunday, Mrs. A. L. Taylor and mother, Mrs. Suter, Mr. Geo Suter and wife and Mrs. Howard of Albion. Mrs. Albert Walker sold a fine load of house at the packing house last Saturday. The Misses Crawford entertained a number of friends at a party Thursday day evening which was enjoyed by all those present. Mr. James James and wife entertained Mr. Hattie Worley and son Thomas Sunday at lunch. Miss Anna Wood has gone to Waverly to visit with her parents. After spending the holidays visiting remairies in the city Mrs. Emma Green has returned to her home in Toledo. Miss Gracy Brown daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. I. L. Brown is spending the holidays visiting her aunt Mrs. Emma Green. BURLINGTON. Mrs. Martha Sidney who has been quite sick is improving. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. George Watkins of Brook street was buried Tuesday morning Rev. J. W. Smith officiating. Mr. Vern Johnson is quite sick at his home on Washington street. The revival meetings at the Union Baptist church are quite a success. Mr. Jewell and Miss Eveline Tibbitt of Quincy spent the holidays with Mrs. Charles Weaver on Osborn street. The most enjoyable affair of the holidays among our young people was a party given by Master Leoon Taylor at its home on Valley street. About twenty-five young boys and girls spent the evening in games and dancing. Refreshments were served by Mr. and Mrs. Tyler assisted by Mr. James Brooks and wife. Mrs. Rose Cowden, Leona Smith, Ellen Williams, Candace Wilson and Jane Gallonow will leave in March for Wyoming, where they will up ITATION. We invited to attend a Concert by the AL ORCHESTRA ning Jan. 25 '05 as finished the Grand March will and Orchestra, which will furnish forget the date. ON 25 CENTS. government claims. government claims. The man given by Messrs Love and Falkner on New Years night was quilty a success. Mrs. Sophie Bole returned from Chicago last Monday night, where she spent several days purchasing spring goods. Mrs. Myrtle Drake is still on the slick list. Mr. Earnest Mackey, one of Burlington's most respected young men, was married on Christmas night at LaLouisa, Mo. The bride and marriage are now in the city and will be glad at LaLouisa, Mo. at their residence, 902 Valley street. Mrs. Emma Reed is on the slick list. Mr. Bailey, father of Mrs. Marq Edwards, is quite sick at his daughter's home on LaLouisa, Mo. at dinner on New Year's day at her home on Brook street. Miss Eveline Tibbitt and Mr. Jewell of Quench, Miss Lillie Johnson, Miss Danner, Miss Nellie Johnson, Miss Bessie Bessie. Miss Wilson was assisted by Mrs. H. W. Bird and Misses Alice Watkins, Ida and Lola Mr. and Mrs. Reed of Mr. Pleasant spent Christmas with their daughter, Mrs. Fate Martin. Mr. Oliver Folks attended the Masonic entertainment at Keokuk Christmas night. Mr. Oliver Hughes entertained Mr. L. L Trigg and wife at dinner New Year's day MUSCATINE NOTES Muscatine has been very unfortunate in the last three or four years, the colored people especially, in their ministers. There is but a handful of them and the have allowed the "pastors" full sway. It seems to bad when a man of God will smack around and deceive the public, making debts and get money. We know that he is not a pastor. I speak of this is because we have a pastor now who forgets itself in his work for God. There has been bills after bills come into the church for debts contracted by the former pastor that no honest man would have left unpaid, until they have amounted to $100,000. We collect enough articles and bribe-a-brace by donation to hold a fair and by this means raise enough money to clean the interior of our church. The two ladies who were soliciting were told by some of the most influential business men they never intended helping the African church again as the last of the three ladies who got advertisements from them claiming he was going to edit a paper and would advertise them through its columns for $1.50 a year that he sent his wife around to collect the money and renew his promises which were not kept. One or two of them sent a letter statement of it to Bishop Shuffer to meet him at conference. Claiming that such rogues ought not to hold a place among an honorable body of men. But what can the people do. They think a man must be a rogues indeed in order to be a church man who has been buried for two or three years in this way becomes careless in their duties and the man who is deserving the brunt. There should be a weeding out of wolves dressed in sheepkins. The marriage of Miss Lelia Johnson to Mr. Burton Powell Muscine is done with weddings for some years to come. Mrs. Robert Evans is on the sick list. Mrs. Abram Seabrook entertained at dinner Friday Rev. and Mrs. M. I. Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans, Mesdames Lloyd rooms and Moore, Samuel Barnes and Miss Addie Lloyd. The afternoon was whilie away with fancy work and conversation. The Nelson Carson, seriously ill. Fears are entertained for his recovery. Miss Nola Walker is also an the sick list. Mr. I. P. Johnson has been visiting for Moines, the guest of his daughter. Adolph Wilson of Buxton has been visiting the past week at Nelson Carr's. He left for home Monday night. Mr. Joe Brown of Iowa City was in the city, the guest of Miss Maud Orbiy. Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Phoenix of Moline spent a few days in the city holiday week. Mrs. Eliza Townsly is spending the holidays in Chicago with her sister, Mrs. Phoenix is out of the city visiting. GOOD MEN WANTED Hennessay, Okla.—Mr. Thompson: I wish to ask you a favor. If you have any of your good friends who want to quit the city life tell them to come down here or write me for some good opportunities here for colored men. The colored men sold in one day are products amounting to $9,000. Can Iowa beat that? SAMUEL SHACKELFORD. Mrs. E. Runyan. Washington, Iowa, Jan. 2, 1905. Editor Thompson: I congratulate you on your holiday edition. I deeply appreciate the sentiments of Mrs. Bell Graves to the educational committee of the Iowa State Federation begging mothers of Iowa to visit the schools to which they send their young children. KEOKUK NEWS. Mrs. F. D. Bland has returned home from Des Moines and reports having Miss Ella Draino has returned to Jersey City, where she is teaching school. Mr. Harry Johnson is visiting his mother, 804 Morgan street. He returned home. The city has returned home. Whole in our city also is the guest of Mrs. Olle Goss. FORT MADISON NOTES Miss Alpha Jackson has returned from Kansas City. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parker of Burlington n, Iowa, are guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart of Macon where she will resume her studies at the college. Misses Anna Harper and Marcel Bassfeld entertained a few of their friends New Year's eve at the home of the former. The evening was spent at cards and music. The evening was served. The guests departed in the wee m'a hours of the new year and wishing the hostesses many returns of the Happy New Year. Miss Oscar McClellan who has been very ill for some time is some better at cooking, and we hope for her sneedy recovery. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart entertained Monday afternoon and evening, at their home, 807 Sixth street. They entertained the elder ladies and gentlemen from 12 m. to 3 p. m. and the younger people from 7 p. m. until 12 p. m. with holly and mistletoe. An elaborate six-course luncheon was served. Each guest was presented with a reminder of the event. An enjoyable time was had by all present. Those present from out of the city were, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Parker of Macon, Nellie Parker of Rock Island, Ill, and Hattie Hoskins of Davenport, New York. The Feast in the Wilderness, given by the ladies of the Second Baptist church and their pastor, Rev. D. A. Holmes, under the leadership of Mrs. Hattie Holmes, had succeeded Quite a neat sun was realized. An excellent program was rendered. Among the participants were the following: Misses Ethel and Iren Jackson, Mrs. Lucille Holmes and Iren Jackson, C. Winfield who delivered an excellent oration on the Race Problem. The pleasing manner in which the oration was delivered did credit to herself and race. Miss Minnie McKane of Denmark is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Mr. Homer Jones of Kookuk was in the city Sunday en route to his home, after a visit of several weeks at Topeka, Kan. Mr. OoDowin and Messr Walter Arnold and Robert Goodwin spent Sunday in Burlington. Mrs. Lucy Woods entertained twelve ladies last Thursday ladies Thursday in honor of Messdes Nellie Parker of Rock Island, Ill. and Hattie Holkes of Denmark, both afternoon was enjoyed by all present. Miss Luella Hall departed Tuesday morning for her home at Molline, after a pleasant week's visit at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Winfrey. CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenghapper and Notary Public... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimegraphing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. MUTUAL PHONES Office 392 938-780-1000 1010D BLOCK 938-780-1008 MT. PLEASANT. Rev. J. M. Smothers, secretary of the Iowa Baptist Association, has been called to the pastorate of the Second Baptist church of this city. The church is fortunate in getting the services of Smothers by the minister. Smothers begin revival meetings on last Thursday night and much interest is being manifested by the members and friends of the church. Prof. T. L. Burnett expects to give another possum supper about the middle of the month. The last one was given success and was given a fine patronage by business men and others. The night was a most rainy one, which interfered considerably with the attendance, but notwithstanding the very bad weather it was a successful affair. Mrs. Margaret McNeal kept on at her home on Saturday during the afternoon and evening many friends called and exchanged New Year's greetings. The guests were served with dainty refreshments by Mesdames Carter and Nunnley. Mrs. McNeal was assisted in receiving by her sons, Messrs. Jas and Rev. A. T. Clarke of the A. M. E. church has been quite ill for the past two weeks, suffering with an attack of pneumonia. Mr. James L. Bartlett of Chicago spent a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James and Folks concert will be given at the A. M. E. church on Thursday night. All are invited to attend. WASHINGTON ITEMS. The Sunday school children enjoyed a Christmas tree at the church Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Hery Patterson of Missouri are in the city, the guest of Miss Emma Whaley. Mrs. Martin is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Crump. Mr. Crayton has been on the sick list but is convalescing. Miss Lydia Bartlett of M. Pleasant, the district superintendent of the A. M. E. Sunday schools, visited our Sunday school, December 10th. Marie Rieck is visiting in Osakaoka, Mr. Henry Rhondes is visiting in Richmond, Va., his old home, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin of Molaes, Molina, his wife of Mrs. and Geo. Turner last week. Mrs. Turner is a sister of Mr. Griffin. 1. Mr. Fred Turner spent Christmas in the city. Mr. Theo. Turner left Saturday morning for Buxton. Mr. Nate Black was host to the Church last Thursday evening. The home was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens and holly. Each person present received from the Christmas tree a present. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wallace and Miss Nora Mottes were guests of honor. Mrs. Henry Rhodes, east of the city spent the day with Mrs. Jas. Redd. SUPERIOR, WIS., BUDGETARIAN. As the snowstorm on Tuesday was over, she helped her share. But we did not have it as severe as some places further south. Anyway, the storm raged all day and night. But at this writing we are having excellent weather and but very little snow, something unusual for this part of the country. Through the columns of the Bystander of the club work which is being carried by the ladies of Iowa. We can see that much good is being accomplished through their efforts. Such work is uplifting to our young girls, as well as our women. Much services were held at the M. E. Church. Much good was accomplished by the service. One peculiar soul, that of an old resident of of Superior was converted and united with the church. A good start for the new year. Mr. Sarah Adkerson left Monday morning her home in St. Paul, after spending the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Gee, Wade. Mesdames Jas. Willis and M. Ogleysby entertained at lunchon Friday in honor of Mrs. Adkerson. Covers were laid for six. The lunch was served in courses and was excellent. The guest was at the A. M. E. church January 11. Quarterly meeting, January 29. Presiding Elder Thompson will be present. Mesdames Sarah Adkerson, M. Ogleysby, Geo. Wade and Rev. Wade enjoyed a car ride 14 miles out to the lake. The lake is not frozen and looked as beautiful as ever. Sometimes it never freezes until February. The bay has been frozen over a month. Mrs. Birdle Grayson and son James are expected home this week from Elgin. The Sign of the Cross" played here Monday afternoon and night to packed houses. It was the finest we ever saw. Williams and Walker's show will appear in February. All of our people are expecting to attend. Services at the A. M. E. church were well attended Sunday. Several gentlemen were making New Year's Eve. Those we knew were Messra, Albert John Hudson Cary and Alex. Oldham, who called in a carriage. Alcohol From Peat A company has recently been organized at Rendsburg, Prussia, for the purpose of distilling alcohol from peat. The company is now building a distillery which it hopes to be able to put in operation some time during this month. According to its process the company will be able to distill alcohol cheaper from peat than it can be obtained from other substances and will, therefore, be able to sell its product for fuel purposes. Regulates Baptism of Children. The Swiss government has decided no longer to permit parents to baptize their offspring by fantastic names. This law has just been exercised at St. Gail with regard to two children one of whom was baptized May 1 while the other was baptized "Rhôliè" rebel or revolutionary. The names were condemned and the children have been legally rehabilitated. The World as We Look at It. When we look at the world in narrow way, how small it seems! When we look at it in a mean way, how mean it is! When we look at it relifly, how selfish it! But, when we look at it with a been generous and helpful spirit, what a beautiful world it is, and what wonderful people we find in it—Boston Christian Register. Costs Little to Be Sick In Clapton, a poor quarter of London, fees of twopence (4 cents) are said to be not unknown. One newspaper remarks: "Of the twopence fee it might be said that it brings sickness within the reach of all. In at any rate, there is no excuse or reason for anyone being well." Real Lavender Perfume. The delicate blue lavender may be grown by carefully protecting the plants during the winter, but it quite repays one for the trouble. No wedding-chest is complete without the pale lavender silk bags filled with the gray-blue sprigs whose perfume adds the last touch of romance to a dainty trousseau of lace and linen.—Country Life in America. Take Up Homesteads More than 22,834,299 acres of the public lands were turned over to private individuals last year. This means that an area almost equal to that of the state of Indiana has within that time been added to the productive regions of the United States. Most of these newly opened lands were homeasted by farmers. Not In Love Because She Blushes. You may know if a girl likes you by the way she behaves when you meet her. Don't be taken as a girl who likes you because she likes color. Girls do that from a thousand different causes, and there is no reason why she should be in love with you merely because she blushes—Health. DES MOINES. - IOWA In view of having precedents, young Mr. Gould may be excused for resorting to firearms. The fashion editor says the oyster shade is a good color for new gown. We presume it's quiet. Mine, Humbert's victims may get 2 cents on the dollar. Mrs. Chadwick's will take their in and thoughts. The skin-tight trouser is coming into fashion again. This will give a new impetence to the shoe-horn trade. Spain announces her willingness to enter into an arbitration treaty with the United States. Can you blame her? The bluepoint oyster beds are frouse, but the oysters would rather sleep there than in a nice warm kitchen. There never yet was born a woman who did not love to be told that she is adorable. (Grossy husbands will please take notice.) Though Mrs. Chandwick is said to have had her husband hypnotized there is no reason why she should feel lonely on that account. Mr. Cleveland is now said to have begun life without ideals. Most of us start out with nothing but a pain and a nursing bottle, anyhow. Arbitration treaties are breaking out all over the world, except in Russia and Japan. The two latter nations are doing things to make the others think. Parope reports that its diamond trade with the United States is active. The glass trust, being a home institution, must bitterly resent the competition. A New York woman knocked down a burglar with her Thanksgiving truck. She had no amateur biscuits handy, or she could have knocked him senseless. A number of government documents now are being published in bright wine-colored covers. I. is a welcome change from the customary suit of solemn black. Forst, the German actor, went mad on the stage while playing in Oscar Wild's "Duchess of Padua." The madness is usually on the other side of the foothights. A French maid got lost in New York and 100 policemen went out to look for her. Of course she was found. Policemen seldom overlook a maid, be she French or Irish. Young King Alfy of Spain has been pulling the noises of his ministers again. It should be remembered, however, that the poor boy has had no father to bring him up. Over in Berlin an actress refused to go on with the performance because the leading man was too realistic in the hugging scenes. Perhaps his wife was a member of the company. A flock of American pigeons recently flew 201 miles in four hours—over seventy-five miles an hour, which is almost as fast as some of the automobiles go through our streets. Brazil has decided to build twenty-eight modern warships. Evidently the Brazilians believe now that merely having revolutions verges too closely upon the simple life to be interesting. Three thousand dollars was stolen in Cleveland's city hall, and the remarkable thing about it is that the theft of the public money appears to have been committed by a mere out-older. A Pennsylvania judge has decided that chicken is not an animal. This, however, does not interfere with the decision promulgated by the treasury department to the effect that a frog is a bird. One difference between a Hungarian-an parliament and a French duel or a meeting of copper kings is that ambulances are needed when the president of the parliament declares the session adjourned. Harry Lehr is giving up a trip to Europe, so that he may lead Mrs. Astor's cotton. Harry can't be accused of possessing ingrattitude, anyway. It was Mrs. Astor who found him at the soda fountain. The first lot of new rifles for the army was sent to Alaska. They may be "lived on a dog," of course, better there than elsewhere, but dogs are the horses of the frozen north, so it will be expensive. That woman in Arkansas who has fasted forty-eight days, bringing her weight down from 240 to 200, must feel discouraged when she looks alsed and sees bow long it is going to take her at the same rate to get down to 140. Mr. Richard A. Canfield kindly paid a fine of $1,000 rather than expose the patrons of his exclusive New York gambling establishment. The percentage of chances in favor of the house will be just a trifle heavier for a day or two. Mrs. Chadwick says she is content to stay in the Cleveland fall. You remember what the Dutchman said from the wife who had recently bequeath the pastor asked him if at the on a rock's site designed. "Resigned!" His winner obtained. "P'y tam!" Mine, Patti announced at her St. Petersburg concert—which netted $77,000 for the Red Cross society—that this was her final farewell to the cancer stage. The date of the next one hasn't yet been fixed. Bloodhounds Hot On Trail of Men Who Killed Tom Reed. AGED RECLUSE IS SHOT DOWN fis Found Dead in Home Near Brooklyn—Hammer Was Tightly Clutched in His Hand — Motive of Murder Evidently Robbery. Brooklyn, Jan. 5.—Shot down in cold blood for the wealth he was supposed to have hidden about his little home, the lifeless body of Old Man Reed, as he was familiarly known, was discovered by his son, Tom Reed early yesterday morning. The murdered man was probably eighty years of age and had lived alone for many years. He preferred solitude and was happy and contented in his little home about two miles east of Brooklyn. His son, Tom, made daily visits to the house before going to work in the morning in order to be certain that his aged father would want for nothing during the day. Early yesterday morning when the son opened the door to the old man's home he saw his father lying in a pool of blood upon the floor. A bullet hole through his head and signs of a struggle left no doubt in the son's mind that his aged father had been brutally murdered. Tracks in the snow and soft earth about the house indicated that the murderers had spent some time about the place. The neighbors were quickly notified they immediately barred the curious from the place, in order that the tracks of the murderer might be preserved intact. Then a hurry call was sent for Harmelier's bloodhounds. The dogs took the trail readily and followed it to a school house about an eighth of a mile east of the house where the murder was committed. From this point the scent led north through some timber land and then doubled back to the school house. Leaving it again, the dogs, in full cry, went east to a creek a short distance away. At midnight the officers gave over the chase to the night. No arrests have been made. The murder is supposed to have happened about midnight. The theory is that the men who did the deed heard rumors to the effect that Reed kept large sums of money concealed in the house. There is nothing to indicate whether the murderers got anything or not. ASK RECEIVER FOR BANK. Auditor Carroll Decides to Wind Up Affairs of Dedham Bank Des Molnes, Jan. 5.—A receiver has been asked for by the auditor of state for the bank at Dedham. The auditor was at Dedham yesterday in conference with the examiner and the stockholders and directors of the institution. Before returning to Des Molnes he directed that application for a receiver be made. Arrangements were effected to proceed to Carroll for filing. The auditor has designated two men, either of whom, appointed as receiver, will be satisfactory to the state. It is supposed that an order will be made to this effect today at Carroll. It became apparent that the property of President Caton would be subjected, eventually to involuntary bankruptcy proceedings by his creditors. This made the rehabilitation of the capital stock of the institution impossible. Therefore there was nothing to do further but to place the bank in the hands of a receiver, on account of the impairment of the capital, and to wind up its affairs. "I am sure that the bank will pay depositors in full," said Auditor Carroll yesterday. "There is absolutely nothing the matter with the institution except the insolvency of the president. Were it not for the danger of bankruptcy proceedings later the stockholders would be warranted in making good the impairment of the capital and proceeding with the business. Under the circumstances it would be impossible." The president of the bank has again left Dedham. No one knows whether he has gone. It is now believed that for some time he has been doing business on credit absolutely, and had no property. It is said in Dedham that the man never has lived extravagantly, that he has not speculated and that the money which he undoubtedly had formerly must have gone in bad investments. ATATUE MAY BE BOUGHT. Artist Tefft Writes Governor It May Be Moved From St. Louis. Des Moines, Jan. 6.—Artist Carlo E. Tefft, designer and sculptor of the heroic statute emblematic of Iowa, which has stood in the Iowa building at the world's fair, has written to Governor Cummins his opinion that the statute may be conveniently and safely taken apart and shipped in sections to Des Moines. It has been suggested that the statute be placed in the pavilion at the state fair grounds, and be exhibited to the members of the legislature next winter, with a view of inducing them to order its reproduction in bronze or some other permanent form. There is no appropriation for the removal of the statute to Des Moines. Sharo Is Given Three Months. Sigournev, Jan. 5.—Judge Scott sentenced Charles Sharp to three months in the county jail. Sharp was found guilty of assault wit@ intent to commit injury on the person of William Carter. Last July Sharp, who is marshal of Ollie, attended a dance at Rock Creek and had some trouble with Carter after the event broke up. Some witnesses claimed that Carter was trying to get at Sharp and that Sharp kept backing off for two or three rods before he fired, the ball entering Carter's side. Sharp was indicted for assault with intent to commit murder, but the jury did not take it to be so serious. Woman Beta Heraelf Afire Hibble, Jan. 5.—Mrs. T. C. Alexander, an aged woman, arose early, saturated her night gown with kerosene and going to an outhouse set herself afraid. Her body, charred and blackened was found a few minutes later by her husband, who saw women coming from the burning building. EXPRESS COMPANIES WIN. United States Supreme Court Reverses Laws Court in Tenn. Cases. Des Moines, Jan. 4.—Information reached Des Moines yesterday from Washington, D. C., that the United States supreme court had reversed the Iowa supreme court in the two express company liquor cases which were submitted to that tribunal a few weeks ago. The cases were appealed to the federal supreme court by the Adams and American Express companies and involved the question of whether the state of Iowa could interfere with the shipment by those companies into Iowa and the delivery of them. C. O. D., of packings of liquor. On these points the Iowa supreme court had decided against the companies. The federal courts holds with the express companies and reverse the Iowa court. What is known as the Herburne-Doliver bill, which passed the House of representatives and is now pending in the federal senate, is designed to prevent such shipments of liquor. In the face of the supreme court decision it seems doubtful if congress has the power under the constitution to pass such a law. Congress even has not the power to interriere in the commerce between states, and the decision of the supreme court at Washington is based on the theory that the transaction of which Iowa complained was interstate commerce. Justice White, in his opinion, said that the position taken by the Iowa court that the question of interstate commerce was not involved in the case was not tenable. That, the court held, was the principal point involved. Justice White added that if such a practice as that in Iowa was carried to its legitimate conclusion and the various states given authority to control C. O. D. shipment of merchandise from one state to another much of the interstate business of the country would be placed at the mercy of the states. LOSES A LIMB Well Known Waverly Man in a Ser- ious Condition Waverly, Jan. 4.—J. H. McKligget yesterday underwent an operation at Mercy hospital in this city in which his left leg was amputated midway between the ankle and the knee. About a month ago Mr. McKligget purchased a new pair of shoes which proved too small. A slight blister was formed on one of his toes. This sore came in contact with his stocking which was colored with red analine dye. The wound grew gradually worse until about three days ago when he took to his bed and called a physician. Examination proved that a very serious case of blood poisoning had developed and that an operation would be necessary to save his life. Mr. McKligget has not yet rallied from the shock of the operation, and grave fears are entertained for his recovery. J. H. McKilgert is a well known character, not only in Waverley, but throughout northwestern Iowa. He is a man of character, and since his retirement from that position he has been engaged in the restaurant business in Waverley. He is familiar known as "Johnny Mack," and of the thousands of people familiar with his face, but comparatively few who are aware that he has any other name. FIGHTING BEEF TRUST. Des Moines Butchers Must Patronize Local Concerns Des Molnes, Jan. 4.—In Des Molnes it is being demonstrated that every community can settle the beef trust question for itself. Though not aware of it, Des Molnes people are not oating trust beef, but Des Molnes slaughtered beef. The retail butchers of Des Molines in particular and of Iowa in general are doing their part to destroy the supremacy of the meat trust in the west and liberate the people of the state from its alleged domination, and have been going about it in a quiet yet effective way attracting so little attention that the extent of their success is just becoming apparent. It has only come to the knowledge of persons outside of the trade in the last few days but two small concerns in the city are now supplying the majority of the local butchers with their beef and fresh meats and that these concerns are slaughtering in Des Molnes and selling to local butchers more beef than is sold here by all of the big packers combined. FRASER HAS A CASE OF MURDER Thomas Albright, Bullet Miner, Dies From, Bullet Wound Boone, Jan. 6.—Thomas Albright, of Fraser, who was shot a few weeks ago through the left lung by James Price, a colored minor, at Fraser, is dead. Albright apparently got well after the shooting and was able to be out. He even worked about the place and seemed to be enjoying excellent health. A relapse set in and, together with an attack of dropsy, he grew worse until his death came. Price, after the shooting, escaped and no clue can be found of his whereabouts. At the time of the shooting the excitement was high in Fraser and trouble was threatened for some time. Cooler heads, however, prevailed and the matter died down. Lives With Broken Back. Chariton, Jan. 6.—T. C. Mongar, a miner, was seriously injured in the Big Hill mine at Lucas, a few days ago. He was sitting on the floor of the mine, working, when a piece of slato weighing seven hundred pounds became detached and fell, crushing him to the earth. His back was broken, but he has been placed in a plaster cast, and his physicians think the outlook for his recovery is favorable, notwithstanding the fact that he is 54 years of age. Lay Helpless for Hours Traor, Jan. 6. - Mrs. Henry Greve, a German lady living in Crystal township, fell down stairs and was badly hurt. Both collar bones were broken. Her body was alone in the house at the time, and lay in the cellar for several hours, entirely helpless, but finally a daughter came in and found her. A physician was called at once and all were done, but she soon passed away. Big Burglary at Moorehead Moorehead, Jan. 4. — The saloon of Joe Vance was robbed here by burglars who two hundred and eighty in cash in car keys and Key Wielders and several cases of champagne were taken by the robbers. No clue has been discovered leading to the robbery. SURRENDER OF PORT ARTHUR Gen. Stoessel Finally Yields to the Desperate Assaults of the Brave Japanese. Russian Torpedo Boats and Destroyers Make a Dash From the Harbor and Arrive at Che Foo—Garrison Had Run Out of Food and Ammunition—There Were Fifteen Thousand Men in the Hospitals. Tokio, Jan. 2—(Morning.)—The Russian and Japanese commissioners appointed to arrange the terms of the capitulation of the Russian forces at Port Arthur signed the compact surrender at 9:45 o'clock last night. Tokio, Jan. 2—The text of General Nogie telegram announcing the capitulation of the Russian forces at Port Arthur is as follows: The pleiapeotunaries of both parties concluded their negotiations today at 4:30 o'clock. The Russian commissioners accepted on the whole the conditions stipulated by us and consented to capitulate. The document has been prepared and signatures are now being affixed. Simultaneously with the conclusion of negotiations, both armies suspended hostilities. It is expected that the Japanese army will enter the city of Port Arthur tomorrow. Washington, Jan. 3.—Although he had no official news regarding the surrender of Port Arthur, Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador, had no hostitation in reiterating what he has repeatedly announced—that the loss of Port Arthur would not have the slightest effect on Russia's determination to fight to the end. Russia will pursue the war to the end," he said, "and the temporary loss of Port Arthur, after such a valiant defense, can only spur Russia on to an ultimate victory." Washington, Jan. 3—Port Arthur has surrendered. Exhausted by months of almost constant fighting, decimated by disease and casualties and hopelessly sacked in its rocky fortress, the gallant garrison has yielded to its gallant besiegers and the brave defenders of the martial war, incident of modern times. At 9 o'clock Sunday night General Nogl, commanding the Japanese army of investment, received from the Russian General Stoessel a note saying that he found further resistance useless, and asking for a meeting to arrange terms of capitulation. The note was simple and direct. The Japanese general immediately named his response to the request with sententives of the Russian commander. They met at noon yesterday to be range the conditions of surrender. The nature of the terms agreed upon is not yet known, but dispatches from Tokio indicate that they will be of the most magnanimous character. The emperor of Japan himself, through his chief, is an important officer of the German public his expression that "Gen. Stoessel" has rendered commendable service to his country in the midst of difficulties," and that it is his wish "that military honors be shown him." The dispatch from Tokio quotes military opinion as believing that the entire garrison will be allowed to march out under arms and may be sent to Ruses's on palms, which despises the方式 shown that the gallant defense of Stoessel and his men has nowhere been given a finer appreciation than in the land of his foes, and it is more than likely that Japan will embrace the opportunity to show her magnanimity and admiration of the gallantry of Port Arthur's defenders by allowing them all to the honors which warmed them a vicious army to be soon unvangished. The Russian Torpedo boats skorty, Stratnul, Vlastnii and Serdity, now at Che Foo, have been disarmed, and the Japanese destroyers which followed them in have left the harbor, it is reported that there are 15,000 ships at Port Arvad that are 5,000 aboard-bodied convalescents man the forts. Tokio, Jan. 3.—The siege and the defense of Russia's stronghold in the far east have been marked by bravery gallantry and desperation unequalled in modern warfare and hardly excelled in military history. The story of the operations around Port Arthur is one of repeated fighting, both by land and sea, of the most desperate and thrilling character. Isolated instances of heroism that would have set the world ringing under less overwhelming circumstances have been dwarfed by generally magnificent conduct of both forces. By sea have been torpedo boat dashes of superb recklessness and big ships have plunged through mine fields with heroic disregard to give battle or in wild efforts to escape. By land the Japanese have hurled themselves against positions declared to be impregnable. They have faced and sealed rocky heights crowned with batteries and crowned with defenders, suffering losses that military experts say would have apalled any European army. In the doomed fortress its people have lived under a devastating rain of shell and shrapnel. On scanty raftions, besieged on every side, knowing that succor and escape was vailing the garrison has fought with a stubbornness that has evoked the admiration of the world. They met the untiring assaults of the Japanese with a grim valor that won even the praise of their foe, and the fighting has been waged with a relentlessness that of ten refused truces to bury the dead and collect the wounded. Over corpsed-filled trenches men have fought hand-to-hand with cold steel and clubbed guns, and at short range have hurled at each other hand-grenades filled with high explosives. The whole story is one of undaunted courage and sublime bravery. What Port Arthur has cost in human life and in money, no estimate of even approvingly correctness can be made. The losses have been appalling. It has been reported that in some of the engagements leading up the the recent capture of 203-Meter Hill, the attacking force lost as high as forty per cent of the force engaged while the garrison's losses of which no word have come, must have been frightful. The defense of the position which fell to her as a heritage after the Chinese-Japanese war, has cost Russia a preticially her entire fleet in those waters. Her ships lie from Port Arthur's inner basin to Chemulpo in Korea, and along the Shan tung peninsula, battered bulks of once proud vessels, or ignominously dismantled, are interned in neutral cruisers and some lesser craft that cruisers and some lesser craft thill lie in the icebound refuges of Vladivostok, not a warship now flies the Russian cross in the waters of the northern orient. And Japan, too, has had her losses in the long drawn out operations. Mines have struck from Admir'1 Togo's fleet list many fine ships and smaller vessels since the morning of February 8, when he hurled his fleet at the Russian ships in Port Arthur roadstead. RUSSIANS GREATLY DECIMATED. Only 6,000 Fighting Men Remain Out of 35,000 Che Foo, Jan. 4.—Some interesting statistics concerning the defense of Port Arthur were brought here by the flotilla of Russian torpedo boat destroyers, which carried numerous chests, containing complete records of General Stoessel's army. Originally the army numbered 35,000. Eleven thousand have been killed; 16,000 are wounded or sick, and 8,000 remained in the forts, of whom, however, 2,000 were unable to fight. It is learned that when General Stoessel wrote to General Nogt regarding the surrender of the fortress he said, "I have 8,000 men in the forts, and 6,000 of these are able to fight. If you do not accept my proposal these men will die fighting, but it will cost you three times their number to kill them." During the siege 265 per cent of the garrison were put out of action. This remarkable fact was due to wounded men returning to the fort. Cases have been recorded where men have gone to hospitals four times, returning convalescent to the forts. The number of officers killed was proportionately greater than in any battle known in history. This was due to the frequent lethargic condition of the men, who, without food and without sleep, moved only when ordered by their officers. The Russians estimate that the taking of the fortress has cost Japan $100,000,000. THE CLOSING CHAPTER Port Arthur Went Down in Light of Blazing Ships. London, Jan. 3.—The Daily Mail's correspondent with General Nogi says the capture of Wantal involved six hours of the fiercest fighting, while the attacks on the forts to the south east were carried on simultaneously. Describing the final scenes, the correspondent says: "The slacked fire at points in northern and eastern forts seemed to show that the Russian ammunition was failing. The position was now desperate. Great explosions around the forts proclaimed that the Russians were exploding their magazines. Flames and smoke in the harbor were followed by explosion after explosion, which revealed the destruction of the Russian ships. The Russians also apparently blew up two of their own forts. The battleship Sevastopol was blown up and the other warships were destroyed as thoroughly as possible. The battleships Retvizan and Poltava and the protected cruiser Pallada caught fire." FLEET AT ST. MARIE Rojestvensky's Division of Russian Second Pacific Squadron. Tamatave, Madgascar, Jan. 3.—Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's division of the Russian second Pacific squadron, consisting of five battleships, three cruisers, the transports Kamscata and Anadyr and the hospital ship Orel anchored in the roadstead of Saint Merle yesterday. The dispatch boat Libau afterwards visited Tamatave to the disbotches. She rejoined the division last evening. The Libau reports that the Russian warships are in excellent condition despite the severe storms they have encountered. Port Arthur Hospitals Full St. Petersburg, Jan. 4.—Gen. Stoesel's dispatches by way of Che Foo to the general staff relate how the position of the fortress of Port Arthur gradually became less safe and more critical the ravages of scurvy increasing enormously the casualty lists already so considerable from the Japanese assaults and bombardments. Towards the end of the year the supplies of ammunition completely gave out; there were 14,000 sick and wounded in the hospital and 300 fresh casualties coming in daily. The general reports that at the end of the siege he had only 10,000 men under arms: the remainder of the original garrison having been either killed or disabled. Allendorf is Acquitted. Waterloo, Jan. 6.—Harry Allendorf, charged with setting fire to his own store, was discharged by Judge Platt yesterday after hearing the evidence for the defendant. The case was sensational and Allendorf who was a prominent merchant, was confident of acquittal. Russians Escape From Port Arthur. Che Foo, Jan. 3.—A dispatch received here form Tsingtau, dated 5 o'clock in the evening, says that the Russian destroyers Smiril and Berk and merchantman with 800 soldiers on board have just arrived there. Terms On Which the Defenders of Port Arthur Surrendered. OFFICERS TO BE PAROLED Will Be Allowed to Retain Their Side Arms — Russians Are Required to Surrender All Government Property Into Hands of Victors. Tokio, Jan. 4.—A telegram from General Nogi giving the text of the capitulation convention at Port Arthur was received yesterday afternoon. It is as follows: “Article 1—All Russian soldiers, marines, volunteers, also government officials at the garrison and harbor of Port Arthur are taken prisoners.” "Article 2—All forts, batteries, warships, other ships and boats, arms, ammunition, horses, all materials for hostile use, government buildings and all objects belonging to the Russian government shall be transferred to the Japanese army in their existing condition." "Article 2—On the preceding two conditions being assented to, as a guarantee for the fulfillment thereof the men garrisoning the forts and the batteries on Etsu mountain, Sunshu mountain, Antse mountain and the line of eminences southeast therefrom shall be removed by noon of January 3 and the same shall be transferred to the Japanese army." "Article 4—Should Russian military or naval men be deemed to have destroyed objects named in article 2 or to have caused alteration in any of their condition at the existing time, the signing of this compact and the negotiations shall be annulled and the Japanese army will take free action." “Article 5—The Russian military and naval authorities shall prepare and transfer to the Japanese army a table showing the fortifications of Port Arthur and their respective positions and maps showing the location of mines, underground and submarine, and all other dangerous objects; also a table showing the composition and system of the army and naval services at Port Arthur; a list of army and navy officers, with names, rank and duties of said officers; a list of army steamers, warships and other ships, with the numbers of their respective crews; a list of civilians, showing the number of men and women, their race and occupation. “Article 6—Arms, including those carried on the person, ammunition, war materials, government buildings, objects owned by the government, horses, warships, including their contents, excepting private property, shall be left in their present positions, and the commissioners of the Russian and Japanese armies shall decide upon the method of their transference. "Article 7—The Japanese army, considering the gallant resistance offered by the Russian army as being honorable, will permit the officers of the Russian army and navy, as well as officials belonging thereto, to carry swords and take with them private property directly necessary for the maintenance of life. The previously mentioned officers, officials and volunteers who will sign a written parole pledging that they will not take up arms and in no wise take action contrary to the interests of the Japanese army until the close of the war, will receive the consent of the Japanese army to return to their country. Each army and navy officer will be allowed one servant, and such servant will be specially released on signing the parole." “Article 8—Non-commissioned officers and privates of both army and navy and volunteers shall wear uniforms and, taking portable tents and necessary private property, and commanded by their respective officers, shall assemble at such places as may be indicated by the Japanese army. The Japanese commissioners will indicate the necessary details therefor. “Article 9—The sanitary corps and the accountants belonging to the Russian army shall be retained by the Japanese while their services are deemed necessary for the caring for sick and wounded prisoners. During such time such corps shall be required to render service under the direction of the sanitary corps and accountants of the Japanese army. “Article 10—The treatment to be accorded to the residents, the transfer of books and documents relating to municipal administration and finance, and also detailed files necessary for the enforcement of this compact shall be embodied in a supplementary compact. The supplementary compact shall have the same force as this compact.” "Article 11—One copy each of this compact shall be prepared for the Japanese and Russian armies, and it signifies a direct effect upon signature thereof." THEODORE THOMAS DEAD. Death Results to Orchestra Leader From Pneumonia. Chicago, Jan. 5.—Theodore Thomas, the noted orchestra leader, died of pneumonia at his residence here early yesterday. He was 70 years old. Death came to the world-famous director almost at the hour of achieving his ambition of years, the establishment of the Chicago orchestra in a magnificent permanent home. Mr. Thomas lived to lead his orchestra in but four concerts in the great new hall, built by popular subscription. His last appearance at the concert was on Sunday, the day before Christmas. It was a week ago Saturday that Mr. Thomas first felt the ailment which culminated in his death. Apparently the trouble was only a slight touch of the grip. Last Thursday, however, pneumonia developed. On Monday the physicians felt hopeful of recovery, but there suddenly occurred a change for the worse. 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To do or not to do, Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Series is available at Kline, Kline, Kline, Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. Some men who boast of holding the key to the situation seem compelled to knock. THE BALTIC FLEET MEETS WITH LOSS Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's Flagship Reported Foundered. BATTLESHIP GOES ON ROCKS Forms Chapter in Russia's Tale of Woe—Announced That Fleet Will Be Recalled to European Waters—Gen. Stoessel Has Cancer Paris, Jan. 6.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Paris edition of the New York Herald telegraph that Nice Admiral Rojestvensky's flagship, the battleship Kulaz Souvarov, has struck a rock and foundered. St. Petersburg, Jan. 6.—Although orders to that effect have not yet been sent to Admiral Rojestvensky, the Associated Press is able to announce positively that the decision has been reached that the Russian second squadron will return to European waters. St. Petersburg, Jan. 6.—There is no need information here regarding General Stalin, but it has been current gossip for some time that he is suffering from cancer. The Foo, Jan. 6.—Sympathy for the sick and wounded Russians at Port Arthur is widespread, but an idea to care for them at the Foo, Tien Tsin, Wet Hal Wel and Tain Tsin has led to the belief that the combined facilities of the places named are equal to harboring only a very small percentage or them. London, Jan. 6.—There is no confirmation here of the report from St. Petersburg, Russia, on the Russian battleship Knizl Souvaroff. According to a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Mane, one of the Seychelles islands (about 1,000 miles east of Zanzibar), on January 5, both divisions of the Russian Baltic squadron were proceeding in the direction of the Russian coast, and passed Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's division report that the squadron keeps good speed and continues to maneuver well. Headquarters of the Japanese Third Army at Port Arthur, Jan. 3.—Via Cairo (Cairo, Egypt) to the Rising Sun flots tonight over the captured cityside of Port Arthur. When the news of the surrender of the fortress reached the soldiers yesterday, leaping from mouth to mouth, the Japanese drew close to their late enemies and fraternized freely with them. When nightfall came, great storms swept the Japanese camp, rising like a banzai while great chornes of "Banzai!" echoed through the hills. The entire garrison and all the non-combatants will march out of the city January 5 (Thursday) to the village of Yahuthwel, near the shores of Pigeon bay, from which place the Russian officers will be transported to the enemy to wherever they may desire. The prisoners of war will be detained at the Russian barracks in the village until they can be transferred to Dalny and from there to Japan. Thus has Japan won the great Russian stronghold in the far east after a five months' siege, in which she lost five 50,000 soldiers, who were of the same age, the most uniformary and desperate fighting the world has ever seen. WILL COURT MARTIAL STOE88EL Port Arthur's Gallant Defender Called Back to Rumals. St. Petersburg, Jan. 6.—Few incidents of the whole war have aroused more bitter criticism than the blunt announcement, officially issued by the general staff, that General Stoessel will have to come home and stand courtmartial for surrendering the fortress of Port Arthur. While this is not a serious difference according to law, it is bitterly resented on all sides that such an announcement should have been gratuitously made in the same bulletin containing General Stoessel's appeal to the emperor for "fentend judgment on a garison reduced to shadows, who have done all that was possible for human beings to uphold the honor of Russia in the face of her enemies." To complete the example made by the suspension of the Russia yesterday, says: "By all means let us have a court martial, and make it, if possible, severe. The cruel judge will, perhaps deal leniently with those who have given their blood and lives for their cause, and let them determine why a fortress known to be threatened with blockade is not supplied with necessary food and munitions to enable it to hold out. Perhaps such a court will bring to light many dark, hidden things and expose the exceptant, underground base, more dangerous to the nation than the foe who fights in the open." ONE SIX-YEAR TERM. Amendment to National Constitution Is Proposed. Washington, Jan. 6.—Senator Bailley today submitted to the senate a proposed amendment to the constitution fixing the term of the president at six years and making him ineligible for re-election. The text of the amendment follows: the executive power shall be held in a president of the United States, who shall hold his office during a term of six years, and, together with the vice president, chosen for the same term, be elected as provided in article 12 of the amendments to the constitution. The president shall be forever ineligible for re-election, nor shall any person be eligible to an election to the presidency who has been appointed and who is stationed provided for in the constitution or the laws made in pursuance thereof. Conger on His Way Home Pekin, Jan. 6.—Hon. Edwin H. Conger, minister to China, left yesterday for the Philippines, from which place he will sail to San Francisco. He is returning to the United States to take the Mexican embassadorship. Secretary Coolidge assumed charge of the motion in the absence of Mr. Conger. Shows of blessings seldom fall on the weather man. Senator Mitchell of Oregon Held By Grand Jurv. DEFRAUDING LAND OFFICE District Attorney Is Removed From Office—Sensational Development in Oregon Government Land Frauds Uncovered of Late. Portland, Ore., Jan. 1.—United States Senator Mitchell and Congressman Binger Hormann were indicted yesterday for conspiracy to defraud the United States government out of public lands. NEWS EXPECTED Indictment of Senator Mitchell Was No Burprise. Washington, Jan. 1. The news of the indictment of Senator Mitchell and Representative Hermann for conspiracy to defraud the government of public lands had been fully expected for some time by those officials having to do with the case, and it therefore came as no surprise. Secretary Hitchcock frankly stated that he had looked for the indictment at any time, while Attorney General Moody, who acted in conjunction with the interior department in bringing about the several indictments, declined to make any comment on the result of the grand jury's investigation, although it is believed here that he, too, was prepared for no other decision than the indictment of the two men. Secretary Hitchcock consented to make a brief statement concerning the case. He said: "Throughout information which has come to me from time to time I am not surprised at the indictments. Of course, while we all regret that many occupying such high stations in public life should get within the chain of justice, the former department and the department of justice had their duty to perform. These land fraud indictments are the result of two years of the most searching investigation and are a part of the unalterable determination of the president and administration to justice all offenders, high or low." Commissioner General Richardds had not returned to Washington when the Portland dispatch was brought to his house. Portland, Ore., Jan. 2.—The Oregonian prints the following authorized statement regarding his connection with the alleged land frauds conspiracy; "I am as innocent as a baby unborn of any complicity in any land frauds in Oregon or elsewhere. I am not innocent of the indictment must be based upon the testimony of self-confessured and convicted land thieves and perjurers, who have been offered immunity in case they meet the vindictive desire of the government to have them who have in their testimony involved me and others in the frauds." The indictment alleges that on March 28, 1894, George Sorensen, offered to John H. Hall, district attorney of the city, the sum of $5,000 with intent to influence the said John H. Hall in his official capacity when acting on the indictments returned against S. A. D. Putter, Horace G. McKinley, et al, to defraud the government out of land fraud. The indictment alleges that the alleged connection of Senator Mitchell and Representative Hermann with the alleged conspiracy dates back, it is said, to the time when Mr. Mitchell received the letter from "a former landlord" producing S. A. D. Putter as a "responsible business man of Oregon." The government will, it is said, attempt to prove that Putter and Mitchell were acquainted; that Putter was an ardent supporter of Mitchell in the senatorial caiman of 1898 and that all of them have been personally acquainted for RUSSIA'S WAR EXPENSE Said That Expense Has Already Exceeded. Half Million Dollars. Paris, Jan. 2.—In connection with the approach of the Russian war leans in Paris and Berlin, the following interesting bit of Russian war news has been furnished to the Associated Press from the highest Russian sources: "The expenses of the war up to November 23 amount to $258,000,000, of which $20,000,000 for army, and $650,000 for various military expenses. The outstanding credits were $128,000,000, of which $3,000, of which $231,000,000 was for the miscellaneous expenses. That the actual war expenses for the year $364,000,000. The statement then shows that the treasury possesses $149,000,000 and that there is a stock of gold amounting to $620,000,000 to secure the notes. "A stingy man's gifts always have strings on them. Dolly—"He's one of those men who whispered, "What are you going to do?" Dolly—"Why, tell him yes."—Town Tapes. He—"My father is a banker, and has never been inside a theatre in his life." She—"Really? My father is an actor, and has never been inside a bank in his life." Judy—"Judge—"The next person who interrupts the proceedings of this court will be expelled from the room!" Hoo-ray! Who-woee-ee! Now, Jemma Chicoa! How-good! Friend—"What is nope?" Poet—"It's something that wakes you up at four o'clock in the morning when the postman doesn't come around till ten."-Ram's Horn. The Rothschilds of Paris have lots of lucre, but they are rather uneasy, fearing a recurrence of the riotous dwellings of commune. Their dwellings have a mysterious secret and closets. Baron Albhose has a big collection of art objects, and many of the specimens are kept in safes in the walls, which are opened occasionally, their treasures, but always kept loose of the family are not in the house. A CONSPIRACY IS CHARGED Says Packers Have Power to Raise Prices at Will- Declares That Conspiracy to Control Market of Nation is a Well Known Fact. Washington, Jan. 5—The brief of the government in the case of Swift & Co. vs. the United States, known as the beef trust case, prepared by Attorney-General Moody, was presented to the supreme court of the United States yesterday. The brief is devoted principally to an argument to show that the packers are engaged in an American trade interstate commerce in fresh meats. The attorney general says: "It may be remarked that judges have differed as to the validity of aggregations of capital effected by some terms of organic union between several smaller and competing corporations, and economists are far from condemning such aggregations within limitations are hurtful. So, too, associations of manufacturers to regulate competition within a restricted area have not always been condemned by courts and have sometimes been approved by publicists. But has a responsible voice yet been heard to justify, legally or economically, a compromise, by the producers of a commodity necessary to life by which the confederates acquire absolute control and domination over the production, sale and distribution of that commodity throughout the entire territory of a nation, with the power at will to raise prices to consumers of the finished product and cover prices of raw material? Yet such is now at the bar of this court. "That there is a conspiracy to control the market of the nation for fresh meats, that it does control it, and that its control is merciless and oppressive," the broad question here is, does the government's petition, with its statement of facts, standing unchallenged, discover that conspiracy to the court? all such facts does, and that the decree of the lower court should in all things be affirmed." CONGRESS. Washington, Jan. 4.—Senate.—Upon reconvening today after the holiday recess, the senate plunged directly into the consideration of the bill for the admission of two states to the Mexico, and Oklahoma and Indian Territory. A motion by Mr. Bate to recommit was voted down. Mr. Nelson spoke at length in advocacy of the bill. Stone Senator of Missouri to introduce the bill. Some of the assertions of Thomas W. Lawson and Judge Alton B. Parker concerning campaign contributions, and asking the judiciary committee, to inquire into the allegations. A national board to exercise supervision over corporations is provided for in a bill introduced by Senator Hephur. House.—When the house reconvened after the holiday recess Mr. Grosvenor of Ohio submitted the report of the merchant marine company the minority being given unified to submit its views. Adjourned. Washington, Jan. 5.—The joint statehood bill again today occupied the major portion of the attention of the senate and Mr. Nelson completed his speech in support of it. The omnibus claims bill was read in part, and the office was made to review on it. Bills for the reorganization of the medical corps of army and regulating promotions of army officers in the ordinance department were passed. House.—The government's cotton statistics as prepared by the agricultural department and census bureau, and the subject of public discussion in the house today. Representative Livingston of Georgia attacking the reliability of the government's estimates and charged that the inaccuracy of the figures had created a panic in the cotton market. A resolution to call on the secretary for information as to the method of obtaining the table. The bill to improve currency conditions was further discussed, but adjournment was taken without final action on it. Some men who loatst of holding the key to the situation she compelled to knock. A jeweler in Paris missed several precious gems from his stock. Vlgt lant watch was kept, and the discovery was made that a parrot, which was permitted to roam around the store had stolen the diamonds, valued at over $1,000, and secreted them. They were all found. Hereafter the parrot will be imprisoned in her cage. "I'm a tramp." "I didn't think you could, mur. you look too young and inexperienced to know how to cook." -New York Sun. Church—I see the attorney-general is going to stop all this guessing business. Mur. you look too young. "Whom do you suppose that's almeted at? Tao weather bureau?" -Yonkers Statesman. Lucky stars: "I've had a very successful season," said the professor looking theatrical manager. "Well, you can thank your stars for that." manager. -Yonkers Statesman. Old Friend—"Is your part very difficult to play?" Barnatormer—"Well, rather!" I live on one meal a day and I am always with the gout!"—Detroit Free Press. Atlas was holding up earth. "Hat!" he chuckled, "this makes Mrs. Chadwick's game look small." Giving it a little jolt to see whether Port Arthur continued his work—New York Mall. "Let me see, a cynic is a man who is tired of the world, is not" the young student of language asked. "No, my child," replied the knowing tutor; "I am tired of the world is tired."—Pick-Me-Up. SISTERS OF CHARITY Uses Pe-ru-na for Coughs, Colds, Grip and Catarrh—A Congressman's Letter. Saint Margaret of Austria SHIP YOUR CREAM DIRECT We have no buying stations. We buy cream direct from the farmer. You will MAKE MORE MONEY by shipping your cream to us than by any other method. Write for tags and prices. DES MOINES CREAMERY CO., 3d and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA. 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If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice grants. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, O. FARMER WESTERN CANADA FREE Is the record on the Free Home- country WesternCanada for ISO4. The 150,000 farmers from the United States, who have gone to Canada participate in this property. The United States will soon become an important part of the world. In the past, the United Western Canada, and become one of those who will help produce it. Superintendent of Jamaica Gibson, Canada, or to authorized Canadian Gibson, Canada. Street, Ri, Pine Mine; W. H. Yenack, 501 New York Building, Omaha, Nebraska. Please say where you saw this advertisement. W. N. U., De Mesa Moines, Ia., N. 1-1908 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. NEWTON ITEMS. Friday Dao, 30 Newton Mansion Lodge N. B. A. F. & A. M. installed their off- sized area to regular meeting. B. Mays, W. M.; Wn. Fina, S. W.; J. J. Wadat, J. J.; Wn. J. Miller, Treasurer; E. V. Milk, Secretary; Gas, Hertley, J. D. M. Mays, D. J. S.; K. R. Pine, J. O. Miller, Tyler; W. Walden Chaplai Trussor—B. Hudson, A. R. Watson, Cha. Thompson, Hustin Mays, and Jas. Hayes. The father of the J. of S. society savil in 1930 also light refreshments. Music by Newton's Colored Mandolin and Guitar duo. All present had a fias- tice and went away much pleased with its entertainment given them by the lodge. The young people of Newton will hold Mairt Christie's leave meeting in a M. A. R. Church Sanday avenue. January 8, conducted by K. E. Pine. All aide welcome to attend and assist in the program: Miss Ella Brown of Dan Moines is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. David Mays of this city. Miss Florence Miller in a Das Moises visitor this week. Miss Violet Lusia of Grinell was the guest of Miss Ela Mayne Sunday and Monday. Mr. W. Miller and Miss Ella Cable of Cafan were Newton visitors this week and while here attended the installation of officers at the Mausoleum hall. Mr. George Curtley of Das Moises in the guest of Mrs. Mary Moore of Newton Monson, Hurston and Barry Spencer of Guilford will in Nassau County evening December 3, attending the installation of officers at the Monson hall. On January 1, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Walden and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Myra established at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Walden. These were thirty six guests present and at 1:30 p. m. a four course dinner was served and all partsof the dinner repost. Tout out of two guests were Mr. Wm. Muller of Cofax, Mrs. Gs. Carley of Ds. Mines, Miss Wrist Loves of Gineland and Miss Eddie Gibble of Cofax. The hosts and hosts received a high degree of honor by all present. The Masonic Lodge are proud of their native guest, parished by them as host ALBIA NEWS The Alice Young people gave a dance the Missio ball Monday night. Quite a few strings are in town this week. A few of our people watched the old year out and the new year in at the A. M. E. churub. Mrs. G. A. Davis Mrs M. P. Ward and Mr. Eiseia Mia grossed the new year in at the home of Mrs. C. G. Tolson. Six of clock prayer meeting and Staina Lloyd lamb. Missio Nallie Gaynor, Allie Ringel and Diane Davis entertained the Prychos in the Missio ball Friday evening the anniversary of the evening wired guitar dancing. For lunch they served salad, fett salad and ham sandwich. For souvenir wired tins in fan shape. BIOUX CITY ITEMS The year of 1935 was wacom with balls and whities and happy New Year to all. Mrs. Katherine Comby left last thursday for Emmiburg, S. D. to with her, Master Harry Horn. The Improvement Society met with Mrs. John Morgan Thursday afterpart. The Silver Club club met with Mrs. L. Smith Tassley ovating. Mrs. W. S. Stokes and daughter Pimlica naturalist from Tayssad to Yankton, S. D. Miss Lottie Mitchell has been spending the holidays with friends in one city, being the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Blusea Seaford. Miss Stella and Lloyd Miller of South Winds to Yankton, S. D. have work to spend the New Year, being the guest of Miss Salma Smith. Mrs. Bon Williams and Ann Ray want to On that last visit to visit her aunt and friend. Tas Dustore Lodge A. F. & A. M. gave a banquet and installed officers at their hall on Dauplass street Monday evening. The Mosas families were their invited guests. A two course luncheon was served and a golf time was had by present. This young people gave a surprise to Miss Pellissie Sikes, Friday Blooming Pride and Vanity. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self-respect.—F. Marion Crawford. Resents Reference to "Coppers." "What do you mean by talking about 'coppers' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'coppers' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals. Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind. ____ The Business Post. "John's the poet with the true bus- ness instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet for a fat turkey and has lost the joy of more of mo- ment."—Alaina Cogniot Blevolist Bumps a Deer. Sporting items from Caribbean: 4 boy by the name of Pelkey, while riding down from Van Buren on a bicycle Tuesday, took a "header" from a very unusual cause. While coming down a hill he ran into a deer smashing the wheel and throwing him several feet. The deer escaped without injury so far as known, at least it made its way into the woods, but the boy and wheel weren't so lucky.—Lewiston Journal. Public Labor Exchanges. France is going to try the experiment of suppressing paying employment agencies and to conduct a public labor exchange in connection with the local municipal government, a register setting forth the offers and demands for work and situations to be maintained at the mayor's authority in 10,000 inhabitants, and larger communities are to conduct free municipal agencies. Factories for Mexico. Mexico is bidding for industries and she is getting them on a large scale. Great factories are being erected in every part of the republic and their products are being protected by the laws of the country. Hundreds of thousands of people who were once idle have learned to work in the mills and factories which have been started. Odorless Flowers The majority of flowers have no perfume whatever. A scientist, who has for some time been making researches into the subject, declares that out of 4,110 varieties known and cultivated in Europe, scarce are nearly fifty have an odor which is, if anything, disagreeable. Origin of Golden Rose Emblem Origin of Golden Bee Embroidery. It is said that when the tomb of Childeric, a king of the first Frankish dynasty in the 5th century, the seventeenth century hundreds of golden bees were found in it. So when the French empire was established the golden bee was adopted as one of its emblems. Modern Foot 14 Smaller It is asserted by a sculptor that the human foot is becoming smaller. The masculine foot of twenty centuries ago was about twelve inches long. The average man's foot of to-day is easily fitted with a No. 812 shoe, which is not above ten inches and seven-sixteenths in length. Production of Rubber The general impression prevails that rubber is a product like wheat or corn to be obtained from a given tree. The idea is quite erroneous. It has been estimated that 1,000 different species contain rubber, though commercial quantities have been obtained from only forty or fifty. Jews In New York According to the most authoritative estimates, there are now about 700,000 Jews in New York, the total population of which in 1908, as estimated by the census bureau, was 3,716,139. Perhaps the Jews may be about one-fifth of the present population. As to Eyebrows "I always look at a man's eye brows before employing him," says a successful tradesman. "If they meet I know I am getting an active, ambitious and generally successful ambitions and generally successful employee—one who will rise." To Grow Cotton in Africa. Germany, following the course of the English and French cotton manufacturers, is agitating a movement to cultivate cotton in German Africa, with the idea of securing a source of independent of the American market. Lose Ducts Fire A Birmingham, England, insurance office recently received a claim for compensation from a woman for the loss of a joint of meat which was burnt in the oven. She informed them that the loss was due to fire. Stone Churches Crumbles In 700 years the stone work of three successive parish churches erected at Rowley Regis, Staffordshire, England, has crumbled away, and it has now been found necessary to erect a fourth church. Little Rheumatlam In Japan Rheumatism is almost unknown in Japan. The Japanese escape the malady to a great degree by avoiding the excessive use of alcohol and tobacco. Paper Made from Refuse Hops. Paper made has been made that good paper can be produced from the refuse hops that have hitherto been thrown away in breweries. Books Are Utilized. The inhabitants of Mainz, Ger many, are great readers. Of the 200, 000 volumes in their library, 40,000 were used last year. Largest Serpent on Record. The most serpent ever measured was a Mexican anaconda, which was found to be 37 feet in length. The Thinking Cap. When an enemy speaks ill of you so live that nobody will believe him. An Irish Bull. George Moore, the novelist, has so sumulated from his residence in Ireland and 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 tall. A young man stopped the assistant near Mr. Moore, "it it possible," exclaimed the young man, "with this he is intended for my living existence." UNITED INSURANCE CO Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Virginia 1894 In state or Virginia, let us. In order to place our business in other areas, 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. 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The corporation has no bonded debts, and its stock when fully paid is nonassessable. All shares become dividend payments. Dividends are payable July in each year. We want reliable agents to handle our stock. Write us today for stock. J. E. Byaad, *reident*, 006 East Broad St. Richmond, Va., or 619 F St. N. W. Stashington, D.C. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT 36. Paul A. M. E.—Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock; Epworth League at 7 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching 10:30 a.m.; Sunday school at 2:30 p.m., Mrs. J. T. Griffin Superintendent. Young People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 8:00 p.m. Burns Chapel M. E. Church—Corner of 11th and Crocker Sts.—Church services, preaching at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Class and prayer meeting 12 m. Sunday; Sunday School 2:30 p.m.; Epworth League 7 p.m. Sunday; Prayer and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 516 11th St. Maple Street Baptist Church—Situated on E Maple between Ninth and Tenth streets. Preaching 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. O. R. Wimbush pastor. Union Congregational Church—Corner Tenth and Park Streets. Preaching 10:30 a.m. Sunday School 12 m. evening service 7:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday evenings. H. W. Porter pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M.–Mez First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—North-west corner of Tenth and Center streets. H. F. Jacobs, W. M.; Harrison Gould, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.—Meet Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. W. Humboldt E. O.; Geo. H. Cleggett, Recorder. Naomi Court. No. 2—meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. L. V. Derny, Matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. M. Olive Court. 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Rouault has found that trees may be transplanted in full foliage in May or June, with little or no injury, if the moving is done at night. This has been demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of prominent French horizontalists. Postboard From Wood. Pastelboard made of 40 per cent peat fiber and 60 per cent wood shavings is a standard product both in Germany and Sweden, being stronger, lighter and cheaper than pasteboard made in the ordinary way. Narrow-Mindedness. It is not withil your relation with others is so much dead that you can successfully plan your own life. For this reason the narrow-minded person is a failure - in that he shuts himself out of human nature and life. Less Sale for Shoemakers' Knives. Sheffield manufacturers note a great selling off in the demand for shoemakers' knives. They attribute this to the sage in shoe leather made by the publication of the "tram car." Didn't Like His Face One Virgile Marry of Paris attacked a stranger with a knife because he considered it "unfriendly" for a victim such as a face to go about the street's." Stop Smoking In Church The consistory of Lauterbrunnen Switzerland, has made the announcement that the old custom of smoking in church will no longer be tolerated. Bread a Cold Weather Food. According to English food, people cut more bread when the weather is cold than when it is mild. Ireland's Bank Holiday Long Time Prime Minister. Sir Robert Walpole held the un- bestaon record of having been prime minister of England for in a L twent- one years. Iowa State Bystander Published every Friday by the HISTOR DER Publishing Co. Des Moines, Ia. Lake 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jechoi of America. 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