Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 32. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit tag in the city or grange to make a visit, please inform us: we will all your local news - Ed. Mrs. A. L. Smith who has been quite sick is improving. Have you used Black Kid Hosiery? If not try them, 518 E. Louht street Mr. H, S. Hazard of Omaha who spent a part of this week here, returned to his home Wednesday noon. The imperial Orchestra will give another concert on the 25th inst. Read their ad in this issue. Hurry up, only a short time for you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE HYSTANDER at the Holiday Rate of $1 00 per year. It is stated that Mrs. S. Davis who is very low at her home on East Lyon street is improving slowly. Mr. W. H. Birney, the only colored deputy assessor, began work last Tuesday morning as clerk in the city assessor's office. Mrs. William Smith burnt her arm very badly last week, in reaching over a lighted gas jet her sleeve became ignited and before the fire was extinguished her arm was burnt. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER 517 917 5000 The Union Congregational church will give an old fashion chicken dumplin dinner at 6 o'clock Wednesday evening, January 18, at the church, Everybody invited. The Corinthian Baptist Sewing Circle met last Friday at at the home of Mrs. Heeves in Highland Park. Friday the 20th the Circle will meet at Mrs. Wm Woods, 756 Ninth street. This is the last week that you can get the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER for one year for only $1.00—less than 2 cents per week. Hair switches and bangs made from your own hair—satisfaction guaranteed—come and see my work. Mrs. Geo, Patton, 124 W Grand Ave. Mrs. Frank Hughes returned to her home in Chicago last Sunday, after having a very enjoyable and interesting visit with the Des Moines people. She made many friends while here. Miss Lydia D. Lockridge who has been visiting in our city more than a month, has returned to Hot Springs, Arkansas, to resume her place as teacher. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Patton. 124 West Grand Mr. and Mrs. J. H. McClain at their aixth wedding anniversary party were mode the recipients of a very pretty blue Florentine plate, the gift of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coonson and a beautiful decorated Haviland China chop plate the gift of Miss Olive Smith and Mr. Lou Holmes. For good lunches or meals go to N W. corner of Third and Walnut, Open all night, Fox & Evans. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs has been quite ill this week. Married on Monday December 26th at the bride's home in Lake Park, Mr. C. H. Browning to Miss Bell Jackson. The Wedding was a quite one, as only a few friends and relatives were present. The bride is formerly from Muchakknock, while the groom is in business with Mr. Windsor. They own the Owl Pool Hall. We extend to the happy couple our wish for their success in married life. Hats made to Order All were guaranteed J. KIRKPATRICK. Practical Hatter Hats Cleaned. Dred and Rehaped. ALL THE LATEST STYLES Hats at Factory Prices. Best St Hat on earth 617 GRAND AVE. Near 5th St. Iowa 190 Services at the Union Congregational church, Sunday 15. Morning service, topic—"Righteousness Exalteth a Nation." Evening service, topic—"A Purpose the Base of Real Life." David and Jonathan League at 3 p.m., topic—"Where There is Unity There is Strength." What constitutes unity? All men who are interested in that which pertains to the progress of the race are invited to attend the league and to become a member. All our meetings of the past have been interesting and very helpful to all who attend, and it is our purpose to make them more interesting from week to week. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 517 6TH STREET The contract has been signed and the material is being placed on the ground this week for remodeling of St. Paul's A. M. E. church, and according to plans, when completed will be the finest church edifice anywhere in the north west owned by colored people. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET The Athenian Literary society held a very interesting meeting at the home of J. C. Williams last Tuesday evening. The life of Walter Scott was discussed, also the influence of Naro on upon Europe. The society is plained g to give a memorial exercises on Lincoln's birthday. Watch for announcement later. Next meeting will be at Miss Marie Bell's home. Mr. Thos. Alien of 1056 B street entertained at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mr. John Tyler, who is visiting in this city from Minneapolis. Covers were laid for ten, and E. Diggs acted as toastmaster. After the dinner the hours were spent in music Messrs. White and Raglin contributed several vocal solos the evening's pleasures. Probably one of the swellest affairs given during the holidays was the five o'clock luncheon, served in three courses, given by Mrs. H. Could last Sunday in honor of Mrs. Frank Hughes of Chicago and Miss Nettie Franklin of Bedford, Ia. Covers were spread for 12 ladies. The decorations were pink and green. The dining room and parlor was illuminated with the brightest of lights. "The Co-monolitan" is running a series on the "Great Industries of the United States" which is arousing much interest. The January issue describes the manufacture of musical instruments, and most people will be surprised to learn of the magnitude of this important business in this country. Very interesting pictures especially taken for this article accompany the text. On December 20, 1904, Charity Lodge No. 2192, G. U. of O; F. elected the following yearly officers: J. C. Childres, Cheplain; I. M. Jones, P. S, address 318 W. 3rd street; E. S. Morgan, E. S; L. M. Brown, Advocate; I. M. Lewis, Treasurer. Quarterly officers: C. H. Hart, V. G. John Gaiter, N. G.; Dennis Barroughs, P. N. G.; Marshall Howard, N. F.; John Long, P. N. F.; B. J. Mitchell, Right support to the V. G.; II. F. Burroughs, Right to the N. Frank Isbell, Warden. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 9TH STREET At the annual meeting of the Union Congregational church, Wednesday evening, Jan. 11th, the following officers were re-elected to serve for the ensuring year: Church clerk, harry Hughes; treasurer, J. H. Shepard; deacons, J. H. Shepard, C. C. Stewart, J. L. Thompson, Richard Harris, J. R. Weeks; deaconsesses, Mrs. Emma Harris, Jane Robinson, W. H. Hughes, Ada Stewart; trustees, J. H. Shepard, C. S. Stewart, J. L. Thompson, J. R. Weeks, J. T. Blagburn, E. T. Blagburn, Wm. Coulson, Harry Hughes. Sunday-school superintendent, J. L. Thompson; assistant superintendent, C. S. Stewart. Bible class, Rev. H. W. Hortier; senior class, J. H. Shepard; intermediate class No. 2, J. W. Jackson; primary, Mrs. Ada Stewart; junior, Mrs. J. W. Jackson. Money raised for building and other church purposes during the past year, $2,000. Our purpose is to move on and endeavor to glorify God by holy lives, and by devotion to the interest of His kingdom. To no one men by God's way, the preaching of the gospel. Our prayer is that God will use us as humble instruments, for His glory, for the salvation of souls, and for the strengthening of them that believe. Therefore, our church is open for you and our hearts are warm to welcome you. Not in our strength, but in the strength of the Lord we shall accomplish much for God and humanity during the year which has opened before us with such a bright and hopeful prospect. Henry W. Porter. We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name, and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Left Money for Lighthouse M. Charles Petron, a Parishian pub anthropist, has bequeathed $80,000 for the construction on a rock in a dageruque part of the Atlantic sea coast, to the Isle of Ushant, of a collection of the text materials ob- STATE FEDERATION OF COLORED WOMEN. State Convention to be Held at Muscatine, Iowa, May 22, 23 and 24. Program. Executive Board Meeting, May 22, 4:30 to 6:30 p. m. Board of Directors meeting, May 22, 7:30 to 9 p. m. May 23, 9:00 a.m. Credential committee, 9 to 10. 10:15—Son—Blest Be the Tie That Binds. Invocation—Rev. M. I. Gordon, Mus- catine. Greetings. Report of Credential Committee. citizens—Maryor McNutt. Address of welcome on behalf of chief Rachel Maul Ousley. Response—Miss Flora Calloway, Davenport. Adjournment. 1:30 p. m. Song—Iowa, Beautiful Land. Invocation—Mrs. C. H. Marshall, Davenport. Rohb call. Minutes. Report of Committee on Rules and Regulations. 2:20. President's address—Mrs. Belle Graves, Des. Moines. 2:45. Reports of clubs, standing committees and state officers. 4:30. Question Box. Questions must be from the following subjects: Emerson, Longfellow, Whittier, Lowell, French History, Sociology, Negro Authors. 5:30. Adjournment. Evening Session—7:30. Music—Muscatine orchestra. Invocation—Rev. Clark, Davenport. 8:30. Helma Dewney, State Organizer. Echoes of the N. A. C. W. held in St. Louis in July. 8:50. Song—Selected. 9:00. Recitation—Mrs. Fennie Grooms, Mrs. Cassatine. Five minutes with Exe-Presidents and Vice-Presidents—Mrs. Ruth Bright, Davenport; Mrs. Emma Jackson, Des Moines; Mrs. Marshall, Davenport; Mrs. M. A. Strother, Ottumwa; Mrs. Gray, Cedar Rapids; Mrs. Z. Taylor, Ottumwa. Song—Scatter Sunshine. Adjournment. May 24—9:30 a. m. Federation Song—Deeds Not Words. Invocation—Delegate Self-Culture club, Buxton. Roll call. 10:00. New Business. 11:00. Paper—Social Purity, Mrs. Gertrude Evans Culbertson, Clinton. Discussion led by Mrs. Sanders, Davenport. 11:00. Paper—Household Economies, Mrs. Anna Bottus, Keokuk. 11:00. Discussion led by Mrs. A. G. Clark, Oskaloosa. Music. Adjournment. Afternoon Session—2 p. m. Invocation—Degileate Industrial club, Buxton. Music—Miss Alice Thompson, Muscatine. 2:20. The Benefit Derived from Mothers' Clubs—Mrs. S. V. Holly, Cedar Rapids. 2:55. Discussion led by Mrs. Foster. Buxton. Music—Miss June Hardy, Oskaloosa. 2:55. Committee Work Simplified by the President. Questions. 4:00. Election of officers. 5:00. Adjournment. Evening Session—7:30. Invocation. Music. 8:00. Paper—Benefits Derived from the Reciprocity Bureau—Mrs. Emma Gardner, Ottumwa. 8:15. Discussion. 8:30. Power of Education—Mrs. Palmer, Des Moines. 8:45. Discussion. 9:00. Report of Committee on Resolutions, Installation of Officers. Adjournment. SETTLERS' ONE WAY SECOND CLASS RATES TO THE SOUTHWEST. Via the North-Western Line, will be in effect on the first and third Tuesdays in January, February, March and April 1005, to Kentucky, Alabama Georgia, North Carolina, Florida and other southern states. For full information, tickets, etc., inquire of agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. Difficult Road Building. Thirty-three tunnels were blasted with dynamite in the construction of the circum-Baikal branch of the Transilberian railway. The entire length of the line is only 152 miles. Its construction was begun in 1890. Subscribe for the Bystander. AN INVITE 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 Soriee to be given by the THE IMPERIAL ORCHESTRA Wednesday Evening Jan. 25 '05 The following selected program has been arranged which will begin at 8 o'clock: Overture.....Orchestra Soprano Solo.....Mra. O. F. Watts Virtin Solo.....O. J. Gauss Recitation.....Miss Effo 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 will be played by the above named Orchestra, which will furnish music for the Sorice. Don't forget the date. 5:30. Adjournment. 10:00. New Business. EDITORIALS. DR. CRUM CONFIRMED. Last Friday afternoon the United States Senate in executive session confirmed the appointment of Dr. D. R. Crum to be United States revenue collector of customs at the port of Charleston, S. C. Dr. Crum and his friends have had a hard fight for confirmation. President Roosevelt sent his name in three years ago and the democrats made a hard fight against him, first alleging one thing than another against Dr. Crum. Upon investigation it was found that none of their charges were true. He was a gentleman, well qualified, high character and good morals. It was found that the real and only reason for opposing his confirmation was that he is a colored man and the white people did not want a Nego revenue collector When President Roosevelt found that was the only cause to oppose him he then written his famous letter which was the bravest public letter ever transmitted to the South, telling them in plain terms that he would not, nor could not close the door of hope of opportunity against the colored man on account of color. Although a republican senate refused to confirm him for three years, yet the President has sent his name in five times, and at last he was confirmed and will now draw the three years salary of $3,500 per year. All praise to our brave and true President. The threats of Ben Tillman and his gang did not move brave Teddy from the path of his plain duty. DEATH OF WILEY JONES. The death of Wiley Jones of Pine Bluff, Ark., removes one of the richest colored men in Arkansas. He was owner of the street railway and race track of his native town. He was successful in many other business ventures and his fortune is estimated at about $300,000. It is now rumored that most of his wealth will fall into the hands of white people according to his wish, which if true, we feel sorry because the race is entitled to this wealth. JEFFERSON AND THE NEGRO. L. correspondent of the New York Evening Post calls the attention of that stalwart democratic journal to the fact that Thomas Jefferson appointed a Negro to office more than a century ago. When he was secretary of state he wrote to the Marquis de Condorcet, under date of August 30, 1791, as follows: I am happy to be able to inform you that we have now in the United States a negro, the son of a black man born in Africa, and of a black woman born in the United States, who is very respectable mathematician. I procured him to be employed under one of our chief directors in laying out the new federal city on the Potowmac, & in the interval of his leisure, while on that work, he made an Almanac for the next year, which he sent me in his own hand writing, & which I enclose to you. I have seen very elegant solutions of Geometrical problems by him. Add to this that he is a very worthy & respectable member of society. He is a free man. I shall be delighted to see these instances of moral enmilence so multiplied as to prove that the want of talents observed in them is merely the effect of their degraded condition, and not proceeding from any difference in the structure of the parts on which intellect depends. The rock-ribbed stand-patters of Jeffersonian democracy who have been attempting to make political capital out of the Dr. Crum incident seem to have overlooked this action on the part of their chief apostle. INTER-STATE LITERARY MEETING. The fourteenth annual session of the Inter-State Literary Association which was held in Topeka, Kansas' last week was the greatest ever held in this state. After a very successful and intellectual meeting the following officers were elected for 1905-6: President, Jas. Guy, Topeka, First Vice, I. F. Bradley, K. C. Second Vice, Mrs. I. B. Clark, Wichita. Third Vice, R. Fulbright, Olathe. Rec. Sec., Miss Midta Beck, Topeka. Cor. Sec., Miss Amanda Moore, Kansas City. Treasurer, J. P. King, Topeka. Historian, Miss Ethel Stafford, Kansas City. Executive Committee—Prof. I. Horton, Chairman; A. M. Wilson, Leavenworth; W. E. Gray, Atchison; Mamie Dillard, Lawrence; F. Martin, Quindaro; Prof. E. J. Hawkins, Ft. Scott. It is seldom that one sees in a single issue of a magazine three such clever articles by women as Elizabeth M. Gilmer, Eliza Calvert Hall and Anna A Rogers contributed to the January issue of "The Twentieth Century Home." The first talka"Some Women We Could Do Without" as her topic the second, "How to be a successful Old Maid," and the third, "Navy Women." Aside from the subjects, the style of their treatment is such as to make their perusal a pleasure and a profit. IF YOU DO NOT GET ONE YOU MAY LOOSE YOUR JOB. If you cannot wake up without being called, you had better take advantage of the generous offer on alarm clocks, which will be made by the Arntz Jewelry Co., upstairs across from the street car waiting room, commencing Monday Jan. 16th, and lasting until Jan. 21st, inclusive, the latest model and best long alarm clocks on the market, will be sold to everybody at 98 cents each, generally sold from $1.50 to $2.00 Remember these clocks are not the common cheap goods, but the best long alarm tattoo clocks on the market, and are fully guaranteed in every respect. A UNITED STATES WALL MAP. well adapted for use in office, library or school, substantiably mounted, edges bound in cloth, printed in full colors, showing the United States. Alaska, Cuba and our island possessions. The original thirteen states, the Louisiana Purchase, the Oregon Territory, etc. are shown in outline, with dates when territory was acquired, and other valuable information. Sent to any address on receipt of fifteen cents to cover postage, by B. W. Kulskern, P. T. M., C. & N-W, R'y, Chicago. ALBIA NEWS. R. v. Mrs. Howard, a traveling evangelist has been in our city the past week preaching some very stirring and wide awake sermons. On Wednesday and Thursday nights she preached to the young people. Mrs. Anna Davis entertained Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Davis, Mrs. Ada Reed, and Miss Bessie Davis at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Lolin Miller presented the old settlers of Alba some very fine photos of Rev Griffith and family. Rev. McCallister is with the pastor of the A, M. E. coach this week. Mr. Wallace Davis spent Sunday in Mocking. CLINTON HARPENINGS. Owing to the busy period of the holiday season we have been unable to give any attention to the correspondence from this city. Measures. David Winfield and Cassius Clay have been confined for sometime past with illness. At this writing they are still unable to perform their daily labor. P. E. McNeil received the sad intelligence some days ago that his brother Thos. Philson had passed away at his home in Savannah, Ga. The deceased was a resident of this city some two or three years ago, being in the employ of Mr. McNeil. After leaving Clinton he resided for several months in Davenport. After several months illness he was prevailed upon to come back to Clinton for treatment; remaining in Clinton for about two weeks shortly after Thanksgiving he left for his home; his demise taking place shortly after arriving there. An annunciation celebration was held at the Clintonton Club Rooms on Wednesday evening January 4, under the auspices of the chancellor of the A. M. E. church. During the evening a program was rendered. Miss Ethel Taylor has been confined to her home by illness for the past 10 days. She is slightly improved at this writing. The annual Christmas tree and exercises took place on Christmas eve at the A. M. E. church. Friends in this city received the sad intelligence of the death of Miss La Velt at her home in Chicago just prior to the holidays. Miss La Nait was a resident of this city lot several months. MUSCATINE MUSINGS. Mr. John Johnson, formerly of Burlington, Iowa, is lying very low. Mr. Johnson was born in St. Louis, Mo., forty years ago. When very small he was brought to Burlington by a family who had adopted him, and was raised in Burlington, where he has relatives. It is to be hoped that he will recover, but he is a very sick man. Mr. and Mrs. Jones of Davenport are in the city and will make this their future home. Mr. Laura Jordan has been complaining for some times. Her friends are afraid it will prove to be cancer of the breast. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Evans have taken a room and board at the "Scott" house. Mr. Nelson Carr continues quite ill. Mrs. Elliza Townly has returned from her visit to Chicago. Miss Cora Phoenix has gone to Otumwa for an indefinite stay. The Dunbar club women will give a charity social Wednesday night for the benefit of a sick member. The Mite Missionary society is busy preparing for their fair to be given three nights next week. MOLINE GLEANINGS. The reporter is glad to be able to report a gain for the paper, after a long rest. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones, who spent a night in Kalamazoo, Mich., have returned home. They report a fine time. Mrs. Harry Robinson, who has been in our city for some time, has departed for her home in Taldelo, Ill. Last Sunday was quarterly meeting at our church. The presiding elder was with us and he preached a stirring sermon in the afternoon. At night he preached in Rock Island. Mrs. Lee Hart passed to her rest Friday morning after a lingering illness of cancer. Besides her husband she leaves four children, who have the heartfelt sympathy of all friends. Little Roberta Pollard, who has been quite ill with pneumonia, is better of that disease but now has the mumme. Mr. Snively of Davenport was in our city Tuesday, the guest of Mr. Earl Bradley. Mr. Charles Jones, of Rock Island, spent Sunday with his father, Mr. J. L. Jones. Mrs. B. Maxie on the sick list; also Mrs. D. S. Delaward. The little son of Mrs. F. Jones is quite ill at his home on Twelfth avenue. Misses Mae O. Wood and H. Willis of Rock Island were the guests of Miss Vecoria Bradley Sunday. Mrs. Robert Bradley received the glad news from her sister in Michigan that her son, William Bradley, has left the wild and wicked world, and has come over on the Lord's side. BURLINGTON NOTES. Vern Johnson is still quite sick. Miss Myra Drake is in St. Francis hospital, where she is threatened with pneumonia. The week of prayer at the A. M. E. church was quite largely attended last week. The revival meetings at the Union Baptist church are reported as having been quite a success, almost twenty having been added to their number. Mrs. Lucy Edmonds' name was omitted from those who will take leave of Burlington friends for the far west in the spring. Mr. George Watkins is beginning to think that all the bad luck is for him. Last Thursday he curried his baby and on Friday night he fell on a defensive walk, breaking his left leg at the ankle. Quite a number of young people surprised Mr. Ernest Mackey and his bride last Friday night. A lively time is reported. Mrs. Mary Webb Knight is expected to be in the city soon, the guest of Mrs. Emma Reed and Miss Ida Palmer. Mrs. Knight is en route to City, where her husband, Rev. R. Katherine Station. Mrs. Bally of the population is still at the bedside of her father, who is still in a very critical condition at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Edwards. Burlington Afro-American were very largely represented at "The Smart Set" at the Grand opera house on last Thursday, both afternoon and evening. Mr. Peter Johnson, who has been quite sick at his home on South Hill. is reported much better. Mr. J. L. Brooks has closed cut his saloon and is again in the restaurant business. Mrs. Rebecca Pleasant, who has been quite slick, is able to be about again. OTTUMWA NEWS. Miss Ada Bailey is sold on the sick list. Little George Wagner, the two year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Wagner, was buried Sunday afternoon. Funeral service was conducted by Rev. L. J. Phillips. Misses Ruth Phillips and Edua Martin spent the holidays in Kirksville, Mo. The ladies report a very enjoyable visit and only regret that they could not remain lonely. Miss Luella E. Franklin of Okalooa soon accompanied them; returning to her home last Wednesday. Although comparatively small city Kirkwa, will certainly on hold her own in the art of up to date entertaining. Mr. and Mrs. Levi Tollas of Sheltina, Mo. parents of S. H. Phillips, spent Christmas in this city with their daughter. They have decided to make home in Otumwa to the satisfaction of their many friends. Mrs. Mamie Moseley of Chicago, Ill., is at the home of her mother, Mrs. Kesex Horn. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Bater have returned from Cailiothere, whither Mr. Bates went to claim his bride. They are at home to their many friends in a neat little cottage on Center avenue. Mr. Oliver Jackson, nephew of Mrs. Baths, is making his home in Otumwa with them. Revival meeting will soon be in order here. The many cottage prayer meetings bid far to respp much good fruit in the meetings to come. British Commons" "Egg Boiler." In the British house of commons, as soon as the question to be decided is put from the chair, a clerk at the table sets in motion a huge sand glass, familiarly known to members as the "egg boiler," probably because it takes three minutes to run out. As the last sand runs through the glass the sergeant-at-arms instantly locks the massive oak doors of the chamber, and only those members who have succeeded in getting through the doorway can vote. Wrong End of the Bargain "It is always well to know which end of a bargain you have" said an Irishman when he first made the acquaintance of a bee. Another case that proves the point was that of the man who bought half of his son's in-law cow. The following morning he went over to get his share of the milk. "Not on your life," responded the son-in-law; "I sold you the front end of that cow." Schoolboy's Composition. Here is a schoolboy's composition: "Winter is the coldest season of the year, because it comes mostly in the winter. In some countries winter comes in the summer, then it isn't so worse. I wish winter came in summer here, then we could go skating barefoot and make snow balls without fingers froze. When it snows in summer they call it rain." Cocaine in India. The natives of India are becoming so much addicted to the use of cocaine that the British authorities are taking measures to restrict the distribution of the drug. The Hindoos chew it in a leaf, mixed with arcea nuts and various aromatics. Within a few weeks $33,000 worth of cocaine was shipped from London to Calcutta. No Incumbrances. "Have you any children?" he asked. "No," replied the beautiful grass widow; their father wanted his people to bring them up, and my lawyer thought it would be foolish of me to fight for possession of them as long as they could have such good care and so many luxuries if I let them go." Whales Attain Enormous Age. Whales have been killed whose age was estimated at 400 years. The method by which they determine this question is the counting the layers of laminae forming what is popularly called "whalebone." These laminae increase yearly, as does the growth of the bark on a tree. Island Acts as Magnet The island of Bornohom, situated in the Baltic, acts as a huge magnet. It exerts such an influence on the compass that it can cause a vessel to turn perceptibly from its course. The effect of this magnetic island is perceptible at a distance of nine and a half miles. Profit In City Ownership Street railways owned by English municipalities make handsome profits, which materially reduce local taxes. During the current year, it is estimated, Nottingham will clear $90,000 from this source, Liverpool $123,000, Leeds $300,000 and Manchester $600,000. A Barrier. "What have you in the way of beefsteak to-day?" asked the cheerful customer, who hadn't paid his bill. "Well," replied the frank butcher, "I reckon about the only thing in the way is its price." Increase in Bank Deposits. Bank Deposits have increased 85 per cent in ten years. DES MOINES. IOWA Col. Groene declares that he lost $4,900,000 in less than a week. What got it? Samanoy's new king is very hard up. He has only $87,800 a year, with six young children in support. A war correspondent says many of the Japanese private soldiers are nutty. All of them seem to be tough nutty. Pepper is reported to be selling for $5 a pound in the Klondike. The natives are probably not doing any sneaking. H. H. Regers is in a position to prove that it is a mistake to suppose that a man who has $76,000,000 can do as he pleases. Tom O'Brien, king of the gold brick man, died the other day in a French prison. The queen of the tribe is in jail at Cleveland. It will be remembered that those persons who tried to have fun with young Gould's celebrated grandparent generally came to grief. An Ohio burglar remained concealed under a piano while a girl played for an hour. He was punished enough and ought to be turned loose. People in large towns live three and a half years longer than people in the country. But if they live so much faster where is the advantage? "Shall women run push carts?" asks a New York paper. If women must operate push carts, perhaps they should be limited to pushing them. Countess Cassini, the daughter of the Russian ambassador, has been poisoned by something she has eaten, but a Japanese plot is not suspected. Mr. Morgan showed poor judgment in paying $6,000 for the old piano in the world. He could have got one every bit as bad for a great deal less money. Arthur Sawtele of Oakland, Me., is 20 years old and has just been shot accidentally for the fifth time. One might think he would be gun-shy by this time. The Moscow zemstro has decided to quit and go home. It is a wise zemstro that knows when there's no use hanging around and running up board bills. Harvard may not win very often at football or rowing, but when it comes to chess, it is Harvard, Prizeson, Columbia, Tale. New for the ping-pong championship. It is not true that Arthur P. Duffey, the spinner, is going to Australia to get points from the festive kangaroo. He is going to show the "no fear" laws how to travel. A town named Hokokus in New Jersey has produced another Mrs. Chadwick. The village should petition the legislature for authority to change its name to Hocus Pocus. A nude man on the top of a heap of snow and armed with nothing but a crow-bear kept a dozen New York police paten at bay for half an hour. He must have been a cool one. Maine official game record shows that 4471 flier, moose and bears were shot at the beach. The rest of the sport was furnished by six men who were mistaken for deer. A pretty girl kissed Senator Cullom the other day for saving her lover from goa to the Philippines. Does anybody wonder that a senatorship is considered such a desirable berth? The Japanese art of jiu-jitsu, it appears, is difficult of acquirement. It cannot be taught easily to a correspondent, school, as cook-up or from a correspondent's school. A visiting English earl finds an American murder trial very interesting. It is good to find earl interested in other things in America than the bank account of a marriageable young woman. Down at Salem, Mass., a woman has sued for divorce because her husband kicked her with his wooden leg. He couldn’t stand on his wooden leg and kick her with the other. Dona Maria Francesc O’Reilly de Camara, Countess of Buena Vista, is suing to recover the hereditary Havana monopoly of slaughtering cattle. Like names she would make a great sign over a slaughter house. A German court has decided that poker is not a game of chance. It certainly isn’t when an innocent stranger sits down to take a hand “in a friendly little game” operated by gentlemen who depend on it for a living. It is a pleasure to learn that all the soldiers in the vicinity of Mulden now have shoes. There are a great many things funnier than going barefoot in a country where snow and ice conspire to hide the green grass under about two feet of chilliness. The Bishop of London recently received a £1 note from an undertaker who conspired to it as a thank offering for business so brisk. Why should there be any further doubt about the Englishman's possession of the sense of humor. The news about the western railroad man who has resigned a $300,000 man that he has held for fourteen years, to accept a $15,000 place on another railroad, is also interesting as a reminder that there are big salaries gable to able men outside of politics. FIRE CLEARLY INCENDIARY Conflagration Starts in Artspe Mercantile Co. Store — One of Merchants Burned Out Was Refused Insurance Because of Bitter Feeling Afton, Jan. 12.—The best part of the business portion of Arspe, a small town six miles south of here, was wiped out by a $20,000 incendiary fire, which was first detected by the crow of a passing Great Western train at 1 o'clock yesterday morning. The flames were burning fiercely at that time and despite the energetic efforts of the citizens who hurried to the best business houses were totally destroyed and a third badly damaged. The fire seemed to have had its origin in the back part of the store of the Arise Mercantile company. Some one had evidently broken into the place and deliberately started the fire, and finally checked the large double store of the Arise Mercantile company was a total loss, as was also the general merchandise store adjoining, owned by C. E. Names. C. W. Dutcher's stock was badly damaged by fire and water and an attempt to remove it to be in the neighborhood of $20,000; the insurance so far as known is $11,000. The fire is the culmination of bitter factorial strife which has raged in Arise for some time past. Each other of strives is now accusing the fire and feeling has run high of late. The merchants have become very nervous over the situation and have carried all the insurance local agents would write. Only last week one of them down yesterday morning came to Aton to get additional insurance on his stock, but on account of the tense state of feeling known to exist in Ariste no acerent here would accept the business offered. The insurance companies will undoubtedly carefully investigate nation before making good the losses. HELD FOR MURDER Dan Shepperd is Accused of Atrocious Crime Fairfield, Jan. 12—Dan Shepperd, the man seen by Jan. Womelordd Thursday at about the time of her husband's murder at Brighton, was arrested at Washington yesterday by Sheriff Tetf of that county, was bound over to the grand jury after hearing and is now confined in jail here. It is claimed that damaging evidence has been secured against him that he told her that if she would secure chloroform for him he would see she would get enough to keep her the rest of the winter, that he often threatened to kill and rob that he was out until 6 or 9 o'clock Thursday night, was very restless when he returned and has been so ever since. Dan said that he would divide his money and that Womelordd had much money and that he would divide if his brother would help kill him. When his brother refused he claims that Dan said that he would do it alone. Some of the family testified that Dan said that he would knock Womelordd down, turn the horse loose, let the horse trump him to death, gag and fix the old woman and get all the money. A pair of Womelsdorf's trousers were found in a wood shed two blocks from Shepard's house. A whole suit was missing after the murder. The coat and vest have not been found yet. Shepard has been inside nearly every jail of southeastern Iowa. MURDERER ESCAPES. Bioux City Man Killed on Street Corner per by Unknown Man Sioux City Man Killed on Street Corrass was murdered at First and Iowa streets at 4:15 o'clock yesterday afternoon by an unknown man. The men were seen to engage in a scuffle. Then the murderer backed a few paces and pointed a revolver at O'Brien and shot him through the head and the left side. The murderer was followed in the valley and was lost sight of. The cause of the trouble is a mystery. O'Brien was arrested on October 15, 1504, for stealing an overcoat from the Pullman hotel and his picture is in the rogue's gallery at the local police station. A loaded revolver was found on his person, but no shots had been fired from it. The murderer is still on the hunt about 35 years old, light compulsion, wore blue overalls and a; duck coat. ARREST AT COLFAX. Shas. Branford Accused of Assaulting Slaughter. Newton, Jan. 11. At the instigation of the members of the Slaughter family, officers arrested Charles Banford, a farmer living one-half mile west of the Slaughter home, for the assault of Mel Slaughter. He gave bonds for $1,000, and his property ferry bearing him to Colfax, Colfax, and Branford is a cousin of Mel Slaughter. Once before the two men had a fight on the highway, and for some time, it is calmed, a family feud has existed between the Slaughter and Branford families. It arose over the disposition of the estate of the late Josiah Slaughter, who was quite healthy, and who was quite affluent, the most of the most of his property to his son's family and but little to the daughter, Mrs. Branford. Child Attacked by Pet Wolf. Council Bluffs, Jan. 11. "The four-year old son of John Binnel, a farmer living near Woodbine in Harrison county, was attacked by a pet wolf which had broken its chain. The animal sprang at the boy from the rear and bit him several times, lacering the face and inflicting injuries from the wounds. The animal had to be killed before the child could be drawn to safety. Case That Agitated Marehalltown People Ends. Des Moines, Jan. 11.-N. A. Carmean, a prominent buggy manufacturer of Marshalltown, is relieved of a sentence of two years' imprisonment by virtue of a decision of the supreme court yesterday morning. Carmean was the junior member of the Rhodes-Carmean Buggy company of Marshalltown. They sold a large quantity of buggies to Roemer & Miller of Hampton and accepted a note in payment thereafter. The note was a third party. Subsequently it was found that the company had received $385 of Roemer & Miller to apply on the note, and had failed to so apply it. Carmean was charged with responsibility and found guilty of embezzlement, resulting in a two-year sentence. He appealed to the supreme court in. the case, and aside, the supreme court asserts that there was no evidence at all that Carmean was directly responsible for the failure to credit the money on the note, and that it was admitted this was without his knowledge and due to the mistake of a clerk or bookkeeper. It was admitted to be shown the responsibility and used of a system of bookkeeping that rendered it impossible for a subordinate to make such a mistake, and that he was, therefore, criminally responsible. The supreme court takes no stock in this theory. It holds that his liability cannot be criminal, but civil, that it is on the same basis as the liability received money after he knows his institution is insolvent, or who misappropriates it. CLAIM FUNDS ARE MISSING. Worth County Co-Operative Concern Starts Action Mason City, Jan. 10.—Suit was instituted at Northwood yesterday by the Farmers' Mutual Cooperative Live Stock association of Kensett, Worth county, to recover $26,000 which manager F. E. Lillingson, bookkeeper T. S. Bakken and Treasurer Haugen are alleged to have misappropriated. The affair has caused a great sensation in Worth county on account of the prominence of the men charged with the wrong-doing. Nearby employers and farmers are members of the association. The matter was brought to a crisis at the annual meeting which was held at Kensett Saturday. Nearly all the members were present and when the report of the expert accountant, Hort Francisco, who had been engaged to examine the books was read they became wildly excited. Francis was told of about $7,000 when there should have been a surplus of $19,000. Ellingson and the others were represented at the meeting by Attorney Johnson of Northwood First, Mr. Ellingson, who was expected to elect the officers, but the farmers refused. Then he pleaded to have the case adjusted out of court. The farmers would not listen to this, and adjourned without taking definite action. The farmers evidently got together after the meeting, for the suit was filed yesterday. BANK OF IRWIN WIN8. American Express Must Pay for Mon ey Stolen Des Moines, Jan. 13—By a decision of the supreme court yesterday, the victory of the Bank of Irwin over the American Express company, in the famous case of the theft of $2,000 in transit, the bank's winning it enclosed and the decision of the Shelby district court is affirmed. Judge Sherwin wrote the opinion. The money was shipped from the Des Moines National Bank. The Ex press company, in support of its ap real, undertook to show that the bank had been losing money through theft by some one of its employees prior to the date the package was shipped. When the package reached the Bank of Irwin it was found to contain only brown paper, and the express company was held responsible for the loss. Some of the pieces of paper found in the envelope when it was delivered to the express company were stained. They were exhibited to a witness and he was permitted to testify to the col or of the panels of the counter of the Des Moines National Bank. The evidence excluded from the jury's consideration, and its exclusion is approved by the supreme court. IOWA AND FREIGHT RATES. How the Congressional Delegation Stands on the Question Des Molines, Jan. 12. In response to request from the Des Molines Commercial exchange for an expression on the Quarles-Cooper bill, inclosing a the Iowa congressmen and Senator J. P. Dolliver have forwarded replies. The exchange asked for the expression after passing resolutions favoring the Juraries-Cooper bill, inclosing a the congressmen as passed. The monitor J. P. Dolliver asks a number of questions, wishing definite information as to the grounds of the complaints of shippers in Des Molines against the present railway situation. J. A. T. Hall says there is no question in his mind that something must be done. Walter I. Smith approves of the principle of the bill. Wm. P. Hepburn says the matter will have his careful consideration. G. N. Haugen emphatically favors the bill. John F. Lacey favors a new bill. TORN TO PIECES. Explosion of Traction Engine Cause Awful Death Mitchellville, Jan. 18.—A traction engine standing in the main street here exploded at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon, instantly killing a man named Lightner, a prominent citizen and proprietor of the Cottage hotel. Ed Lightner had just finished firing up his engine preparatory to shelling corn. His body was literally torn to pieces by the explosion. He was a man about 50 years of age and leaves a trail. Tyler Rocker and Charles Rooker, both young men, who were near the engine at the time of the explosion, were seriously injured. Flying pieces of iron were thrown for almost a block by the explosion. The Rooker boys will recover, but the injuries will Russia Prepares Another Batch of Warships for Far East. TO SAIL LATE IN JANUARY Is the First Division of Third Pacific Squadron—Russians Had Engines or Destruction Within Radius of Forty Miles From Port Arthur. St. Petersburg, Jan. 11.—The Russ confirms the Paris Temp' report that the first division of the third Pacific squadron will leave Libas at the end of January, and will consist of the warships Sonajatin, Gen. Admiral Apraxine, Admiral Ouskash and Nicholas L, the cruiser Vladimir Monomach and several torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats. In a lengthy review of the military situation, the Novce Vremya urges the immediate reinforcement of Vladivostok, the island of Sakhalin and Kamchatka. The paper says: "There is little probability of the Russians being caught as unprepared at Vladivostok as at Port Arthur, but the moral responsibility rests upon the government to see that the Russian defense of defensive preparation is overlooked. Sakhalin and Kamchatka are both harder to defend, and have a scattered population, but both are rich in mineral and other resources, and are especially tempting to the Japanese to whose scheme for national expansion they are necessary." Continuing, the Novce Vremya points out that it is possible to send reinforcements and supplies to Sakhalin and Kamchatka, and tests independent of sea power, and begs that this should be done at once. Touching on the general peace talk in the foreign office the Novoe Vremya summarizes the list of Russian reverses in the present war, and asks people to consider the question of peace without substantial Russian victories. RUSSIA'S PLANS FOR WAR More Ships Going to the East—Must Protect Vladivostok. Tokio, Jan. 11.—The navy department says that the district covered with submarine mines had a radius of 40 miles outside of Port Arthur. It reports the destruction and explosion of 495 of these mines to date. Ten additional survivors of the third expedition of the Japanese to blockade the entrance to Port Arthur have been found in Russian hospitals. They have been transferred to the Japanese. General Nozil reported additional prisoners of war, as follows: Major General Kikitin and Rear Admiral Witre. The paraded besieged ships of the Russian Navy. Meralis Riad, Nassim and Kostinkow and Rear Admiral Prince Ouktsikmy, Gregorovitch and Rossiiskil and Engineer-in-Chief Rindeback. SAYS PEACE IS APPROACHING. Russian Admiral Gives Significant Interview. Paris, Jan. 12.—The declaration made by Vice Admiral Doumassoff, the Russian member of the international commission to inquire into the North sea incident, in an interview to the effect that an honorable peace treaty should be made is considered highly significant. The admiral, who is chief of naval construction, says he submitted to Emperor Nicholas last Thursday a plan to complete the rehabilitation of the navy. Doumassoff says the emperor gave it most favorable conditions to the council of ministers. "I am convinced," said Admiral Doumassoff, "of the immediate necessity for the reconstruction of our fleet at all the Russian and foreign shipyards for the purpose of securing strength sufficient to command submarines and to dispense if we are to expect victory from the next war with Japan. The remnant of our fleet is hardly more than debris and entirely unequal to Japan's naval strength." The admiral further said it was necessary to recognize these conditions and that they might be to national self love. "Therefore, he added, 'I do not heitate to say that we tend toward not far off peace. We will leave the Japanese Port Arthur and the territory they now occupy in Manchuria. We will set ourselves resolutely at home, and we will powerful invincible navy, as this power will temporary, and the next time we shall be empty prepared." The official views is that Admiral Doubssoff's statement is expressive of the growing sentiment within Russia favorable to peace. Reports show that the movement has made notable progress in securing territory at Moscow. Emperor Nicholas has set a disposition to check the movement, although personally he disapproves of its opportunism. PORT ARTHUR A NAVAL STATION Tokio, Jan. 8. — The Japanese intend to establish a naval station at Port Arthur. Vice-Admiral Shibayama will probably be placed in charge of it. The military administration at Port Arthur will retain only a small garrison as soon as the prisoners are withdrawn. The fleet is busily engaged in clear-lines, but owing to their great number navigation will be unsafe for a long time. Only government craft will be allowed to enter the harbor. The navy will soon be opened to neutrals. Japanese companies are preparing to establish weekly services to Dalary. It is proposed shortly to float a domestic war loan under the same conditions as the third was negotiated. RUSSIA IS MUCH CONFUSED Her Interior Affairs Are In Very Bad Condition — General State of Distrust Responsible for Shaken Confidence in Government's Affairs. St. Petersburg, Jan. 13—The government seemingly is about to make the irrevocable decision that the situation at home necessitates the continuation of the war till peace with dignity is possible. Beyond this point, however, confusion exists, especially regarding the immediate development of the interior situation. Emperor Nicholas is still apparently vacillating as to whether he shall allow M. Witte full sway, in the meantime declining to permit Prince Swiatopollsky to retire. The latter persists in the view that the confidence of the people in the manner in which the reform manifesto is to be worked out is vital, and that this is impossible if the work is to be left completely in the hands of the bureaucrats. Direct consultation with the government interested he considers essential. It has now been definitely established that the third section of the manifesto as it was originally drafted by Minister Svatopol-Mirsky provides for representation of the zemiros in the councils of the empire, and that he is driven out against his carnest protest. Prince Svatopol-Mirsky's retirement from the ministry of the interior continues to be considered as only a matter of a short time, although there is seeming evidence that the emperor hopes by temporizing to avoid the necessity of concentrating the reins of power in the hands of M. Witte, and by concentrating the reins of power in the hands of M. Witte, no one doubts that M. Witte is the one strong man in sight who can be cried to the bridge. The lack of cohesion and alignment of the forces opposed to the existing state of things and mutual distrust of each other's programme seems to be a result of the political revolution at the present time unworthy of serious consideration. Socialists, revolutionists and other extreme elements, as well as the subject of races on the borders of Russia, all have different objectives, with which conservative liberals whom they represent have little in common; and above all Russia's unnumbered millions of peasants, although they have manifested an aberrance of war, principally for economic reasons and because it takes their loved ones to the polls. Of having been stirred by the prevailing political agitation, Demonstrations are regarded by the authorities as possible, accompanied by a recurrence of terrorism by those who believe the tomb is the only weapon which they can fight absolutism. This last is really considered the bestlist and most deplorable possibility in the near future. For the momcat, however, all is quiet in the interior, the people seemingly being no different from the people. No further disorders have occurred in connection with mobilization, the only active movement of any sort noted being demonstrations at Nijl Novgorod and Moscow, both confined to meetings of school professors, who were not allowed to test against the difficulties under which, they declared, the staffs of the universities labored, and adopted resolutions in favor of reforms on the line of the recent zemstvo memorial but going further than the emperor's decree, the momcat's momcat was dispersed by the police and several persons cuticle the hall were injured, but none seriously GENERALS LOSE CONFIDENCE. Russian Generals Said to Be Growing Discontented. Tokio, Jan. 11.—Information which has reached certain reliable quarters here, state that the Russian generals in Manchuria are losing confidence in General Kuropatkin and that the Russian situation around Mukden is a serious one. It is feared that if Kuropatkin attaches the Japanese position in Manchuria, the Russian disaster and that his further parent will mean the demoralization of his army. This information goes on to say that there is constant blockering at Russian Manchurian headquarters, and that the soldiers are discontented, dissatisfaction beginning with sergey Tafangov (Tafangov) and the withdrawal from Liao Yang, when it was believed it was possible to hold that place. The climax came with the Russian defeat at the battle of Shakhe river, following Kuropatkin's strongly worded order directing the forward movement of the attack. This defeat brought a storm of criticism upon the commander-in-chief and resulted in discord among the officers. Long inaction, the information alleged, is undermining the morale of the Russian army, and it is pointed out that recent skirmishes and outpost brushes indicate that the Russian soldiers are becoming disheartened, as they do not show their former fighting spirit or qualities. Miss Deneen Operated Upon. Chicago, Jan. 12.—Governor Deecean's daughter, Dorothy, who was operated on for appendicitis Tuesday evening, is progressing favorably. The physicians reported today that she was doing as well as could be expected. Republicans Opposed to Revision, Washington, Jan. 11.—The canvass of the house to test the sentiment on tariffs has proceeded today, being made by states, and has proceeded far enough to indicate that a majority of the republicans are opposed to revision. Worry in the worst wolf that comes to our doors. CONGRESS Washington, Jan. 6.—Senate—Senator Bard today occupied the entire time of the senate given to the joint statehood bill. He made an argument against the union of Arizona and New Mexico on the ground that the people of the two territories do not desist it. Several bills of minor importance were passed. House. The house today passed the deficiencies bill and adjourned until Monday. Washington, Jan. 9.—Senate—After the passage of the omnibus claim bill and fixing January 28 for the delivery of addresses in memory of the late Fenator Hour, the senate devoted today to the statehood bill. Morgan spoke for two hours against the bill. Hours. The senate resolution providing that the inaugural ball shall be held in the pension building was passed. Representative Hepburn of Iowa produced a bill today, approves $11,000 for the construction of a lighthouse on the Midway islands. A minority report signed by the democratic members of the house committee on appropriations was died today on the pension appropriation bill. The minority oppose "executive order No. 78," providing for the payment of pensions to old soldiers who have reached the age of 62 of whom 40,000 have resulted in a demand from the commissioner of pensions for a deficiency appropriation of $4,500,000. Under this order, the number of claims filed, according to the commissioner's testimony before the committee, number 48,682. Of these 30,655 have been allowed. Washington, Jan. 10.—Senate.—The senate today continued consideration of the joint statehood bill, the chief accomplishment being the acceptance of most of the amendments suggested by the committee on Indian affairs. Speeches were made by the former adviser of Newlands, the protection of the interests of the Indians in Indian Territory, and the latter favoring imitation of the area of lands to be sold to individuals. House.—The session of the house today was given over almost entirely to discussion of the bill reported the committee on banking and currency to "improve currency conditions." Washington, Jan. 11.—Senate: The attention of the senate today was divided between the statehood question and governmental regulation of railroads. Mr. Newlands made a formal speech on the railroad subject and at its close engaged in a spirited controversy over the points involved with the Sporner, Foraker and others. All amenities were expected except that relating to lionet traffic in Indian territory, we agreed to. House—The army appropriation bill was under consideration. Hull offered an amendment, providing that retired officers above the grade of major should not receive the full pay and/or grade when assigned to duty with the several states. Several members deferred the amendment was directed, essentially at General Miles, but Mr. Hull insisted that he had no such thought in mind and argued that the best results were obtained from officers of the lower grades. Co-kram declared that he would centralizing superior officers to the department of inferior officers. After a live debate, the amendment was adopted. Washington, Jan. 12—Senate—The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill was today read at length in the senate and there was considerable discussion of the civil service question and the provision for the appointment of trade conditions by the department commerce. The bill for the encouragement of the merchant marine was reported to the senate and Mr. Bailier made the point that the commission had been pledged to report the suggestion and not in favor of ship subsidies. The suggestion was combated by Senators Gallinger and Lodge, who were members of the commission. Purler Rinker of Seymour, the Iowa university representative in the Chicago Hamilton club oratorical contest, accused by the Hamilton club committee of plagiarism, has been expelled from the university by the faculty. The committee showed that Rinker used phrases from the oration of the Michigan representative two years ago. Rinker did not deny he charges. Jens Veersmerch, an aged man, sits at his home at Clinton in a critical condition as the result of an assault made on him by his son-in-law, Chris. Christopherson, who deserted his wife, a daughter of Veersmerch, ast fall. Christopherson returned to Clinton and went to the home of his father-in-law, where his wife was staying with her parents. He was denied admission to the house by his father-in-law. He became ennured and struck the old man on the head with a piece of iron. The old man urged forward and fell with such force that he was knocked. Christopherson was later arrested. 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BEGGS' CHERRY COUGH SYRUP cures coughs and colds. IN FAVOR OF EARLY ACTION President Looking Toward Revision of Tariff by Congress. HAS SO EXPRESSED HIMSELF Details of Last Saturday's Conference Leaking Out President Regards Freight Rate Legislation the Most Vital at the Present Time. Washington, Jan. 11.—President Roosevelt favors the earliest possible action looking to a revision by congress of the tariff. He so informed the senators and representatives who were in conference with him at the White house last Saturday, and he has made plain his position to others since that conference. He will call the Fifty-ninth congress into extraordinary session as soon as the committees have indicated that they are prepared to submit a tariff measure for passage. One of those present at the conference on Saturday said yesterday, in view of the many conflicting stories published regarding the meeting, it can be stated that the president informed those present that while he did not believe in any sweeping revision of the tariff, and would abide absolutely by the judgment of the two houses of congress, in a matter that related so particularly to them, yet he did think the time had come when the schedules should be thoroughly examined and there should be a readjustment as to certain of them. The president added that his own view was that the special session should take place at the earliest date by which the committees of the two houses could be ordered to an agreement as to a bill. If they took this view, he said, he would hold himself ready to call the extraordinary session at whatever time the members of the two committees, and especially the house committee on ways and means, should inform him they would be ready with their report. If congress should act on the tariff question in accordance with the president's desire, it was made perfectly plain yesterday that the extraordinary session would be called to assemble the coming spring. It has been pointed out, however, by the tariff experts of the house, that it will require many weeks to prepare a measure for submission to the house. The president realizes that this is a practical objection to an early spring session of congress, as the members of the committee have not the time now necessary to devote to the preparation of a tariff bill. So far as the president is concerned, he would be willing to have congress in session during the entire summer months. He has indicated his entire intention in Washington next summer if congress will undertake at that time the consideration of a tariff measure; but congress, thus far, has shown no disposition to accede to the proposition of a hot weather session. While no decision of a definite character has been reached as to the time of the extraordinary session, it is reasonably certain that, if one should be held, it will be called to meet next autumn, probably in October, as by the agreement to be reached between the president and the leaders of the senate and the house of representatives the extraordinary session will not be called until the committees are ready to report a bill. On another question, however, that of legislation relating to the interstate rates on railroads, his mind is quite made up. He will fight for that legislation and fight hard. He hopes to secure from congress some definite action regarding that legislation at the present session; but if he does not, he will bring the subject again before congress at the proposed extraordinary session and will urge with all his power the crystallization into law of the recommendations he already has made to congress on that question. The freight rate question he does not regard as one of expediency. He holds that it is a subject in which great moral principle is involved and one very near to all the people of the country. He regards it, at fact, as the paramount issue at this time, far and away more important than the proposed revision of the tariff. He spoke plainly, it is stated, of his views at the conference on Saturday concerning the freight rate problems. The expression of his attitude on the subject led to a free interchange of opinions regarding it, but no conclusions could be reached at that time. GREAT EXPLOSION AT PORT ARTHUR London, Jan. 10.—The Daily Telegraph's correspondent at Che Foo reports that the Japanese consul there has received news of a disastrous mine explosion at Port Arthur. The same correspondent asserts that a large proportion of General Nogi's army has been already hurried north to Liao Yang. Tokio, Jan. 10.—It is believed that the Russian casualties at Port Arthur will total about 25,000. London, Jan. 10.—A dispatch from Port Louis, Mauritus, to the Dally Mall, says: "Nothing has been seen or heard of the Russian Baltic fleet. It is supposed it is sheltering either in some harbor off Madagascar or off the Comoro islands. "There are mysterious rumors here of the approach of Japanese cruisers and of the receipt of strange wireless messages." Frank P. Flint Chosen Senator Sacramento, Cal., Jan. 12—Frank P. Flint of Los Angeles was chosen senator in caucus yesterday. The call for a caucus was signed by 75 members of both houses. Sixty-five attended and voted. Another Step Taken in Disentanglement in Colorado. ENEMIES STAND SIDE BY SIDE Gov. Peabody With Adams When He Takes the Oath—Pays Attention to Strikes in Inaugural and Recommends Enactment of B-Hour Law Denver, Colo., Jan. 11.—Standing beneath the folds of the American flag while the walls about him, and the floor beneath him trembled in response to cannon that roared a salute in his honor, Alva Adams was at noon yesterday inaugurated as governor of Colorado. While he stood with uplifted hand, taking the oath of office administered by Chief Justice Gabbet, there was at his side the athletic form of ex-Governor James H. Peabody, who will today probably inaugurate the most energetic and bitter contest that Colorado has ever seen for the right to all the position that Governor Adams has just sworn by the ever living God to administer to the best of his powers of body and mind. The inauguration ceremonies were simple in the extreme. A few minutes before 12 o'clock Governor-elect Adams called at the office of Governor Peabody, who was to accompany him to the house of representatives, where the inauguration was to be held. Arm in arm, the two men, Peabody on the right, Adams on the left, entered the house, which was packed almost to suffocation by senators, representatives and visitors. Lieutenant Governor Haggott, presiding over the joint session of the legislature, greeted both men as they stepped upon the rostrum with a shake of the hand, and seated Governor Peabody on his right, the governor-elect on his left. The chief justice will now admire the office of office to Alva Adams' he said. Chief Justice Gabbert stepped forward and in a few seconds the oath was given and taken, and Alva Adams was the governor of Colorado. Lieutenant Governor Haggott, still reserving the seat of honor for the governor of the state, requested ex-Governor Peabody to change seats with Governor Adams and the man who went out, passed to the left of the presiding officer while the man who came in took the post of honor on his right. Governor Adams then commenced the reading of his inaugural address. In his address Governor Adams said during the past two years Colorado has many incidents to regret, many deeds to deplore, but men of our evil fame is due more to our own exaggeration than to faces. The truth has been bad enough without partisan color. Lies need no press agent. It is not true that half the voters of Colorado are dynamiters and anarchists, nor is it true that the other half are shylocks and oppressors. We cannot complain if the world takes us at our own estimate. Hereafter when we paint our own picture, let us use a brush that will not hide all our virtues and intensify our faults. The annals of several counties have been stained by strikes, lockouts, martial law and outrage. These are poor testimonials of free government. While strikes may not be forbidden, we may dream of the reign of justice, we may hope for conditions and laws that will make strikes unnecessary. First among those enactments in obedience to the exressed mandates of the people should be an honest eight-hour law which both parties promised the people. Let that promise be kent. Next, an amendment to the arbitration law requiring a compulsory submission of any grievance or difference between employer and employee. This is not compulsory arbitration, nor does it lead to a compulsory decree, but it does compel a conference, and where the parties to an industrial conflict honestly confer, a settlement is almost certain. The election scandals in Denver Teller, Pueblo Huerrano, Las Animas and some other counties, indicate a needed change in our election laws, and demand the enactment of an honest and efficient primary law. No assault upon free government is as serious as a corrunt ballot. The pure ballot is the very heart of our governmental system, and where that falls democracy is a failure, and a free republic is a delusion. In framing your election laws see that their meshes are strong enough to hold against thiefs as well as the small. The ordinary ballot crook at the poll is bad enough, but back of him, responsible for him, is some one infinitely stronger and more dangerous. Ex-Governor Peabody's notice of contest will be filed on January 13, the last day allowed under the law. CONFER WITH PRESIDENT. Prominent Members of Congress Called to White House. Washington, Jan. 9.—An important conference regarding legislative questions pending before congress was held at the White house Saturday. In addition to the president the parties to the conference were Speaker Cannon, Senators Allison of Iowa, Aldrich of Rhode Island, Spooner of Ohio, and Representatives Payne of New York, Dalzell of Pennsylvania, Grosvenor of Ohio and Tawney of Minnesota. It can be said on the authority of the president that no conclusions were reached at the conference. Indeed, the statement is made that other conferences will be held before decisions of definite character are reached. At the conclusion of the conference, the president authorized the following statement concerning it: "These gentlemen came to discuss various matters of policy before congress, including the tariff and the interstate commerce law; but they were not aware of the announcement any definite conclusions." The president would go no further than that, but he emphasized the point that no definite conclusions had been reached. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color once goes brighter and faster colors than any other. One 100 package color丝, wool and cotton equally warm and is guaranteed to give perfect results. Akshai and bill and soil sold at 100 a piece. Write for Iro beakie-How to Dye, Blieck and Mk Colores, MOSSAL JABOU OU, Dubai based. A friend of Joseph Sharts narrates the following conversation overheard between two fellow-townmen of the author: "Heard what Joe Sharts is going now!" "Lawyer,aint he?" "No, we cut out now. He's writing fiction for a living." "What?" "Writing fiction—stories, you know." (After a solemn pause)—"Don't it beat thunder what some folks do for a little money!" A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES, a blind, bleeding or stained man, asks what he needs to cure you in 10 or 14 days. 800. The great thing is not so much to fill the pews as to fill the people. Pike's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure. J.-W. O'Brien, 328 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, Minn. Jan. 6, 1900. There are still many opportunities for young men; the trusts haven't been able to grab all of them. "Dr. David Keeney's Favorite Remedy for coughs," R.T. Trowbridge, Harlan K. N.Y. When a man has fame he does not know it. Every schoolboy is familiar with the saying of Benjamin Franklin, as the group of anxious faced, yet loyal men, stood around to sign the immortal declaration of independence: "Now we must all hang together, or well all hang separately." But the rejoinder of the signer, Benjamin Harrison, to the above witticism is not so well known. Harrison, a portly man, looking down over his ample proportions, replied: "Yes, but when they drop us off at a rope's end, some of you lightweight will be kicking and suffering long after I'm done for." Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, affections the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, wounds cold. Exc. bottle. Borrowed trouble always comes to abide. Eware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. To the housewife who has not yet become acquainted with the new things of everyday use in the market and who is reasonably satisfied with the old, we would suggest that a trial of Defiance Cold Water Starch be made at once. Not alone because it is guaranteed, by the manufacturers to be superior to any other brand, but because each 160 package contains 16 ozs, while all the other kinds contain but 12 ozs. It is safe to say that the lady who once uses Defiance Starch will use no other. Quality and quantity must win. Burdens may be the ballast that saves the ship. Last year the Sure Hatch Incubator Co. of Clay Centre, Neb. shipped 600 incubators to Germany and several thousand to Australia, South Africa and South America. Many are willing to lose this world — by swallowing it. Try me just once and I am sure to come again. Defiance Starch. The Sunday suit never made the Monday salut. ALWAYS CALL FOR A CIGAR BY ITS NAME "CREMO" MEANS MORE THAN ANY OTHER NAME BROWN BANDS GOOD FOR PRESENTS "Largest Seller in the World." MEXICAN Mustang Liniment curces Cuts, Burns, Bruises. A HOUSE LIKE THIS WITH EVERY SALE OF LAND. Improved Painted at prices and on terms within the premises. We own 16,000 acres wood and land, build buildings for every user, hire 13 feet high, ready to live in. Land and bonus to 80 per acre. Cash, bank balances, furniture and fabric participles, write EASY DYE AGENT, Cumberland, WI. EASY DYE Colore Instantly. Won't Stain Hands or Vessel. One Dye for all Fabrics. No Bolling Except for Wool. Gold in Colopatible Tubes. 15 cents. Twenty Colores. MEDICAL EXAMINER 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 pieces. DES MOINES CREAMERY CO., 3d and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA DEFIANCE STARCH 16OZ. 10CTS. It is the purest, cleanest starch made. It is free of injurious chemicals. It can be used where ordinarily you would be afraid to use starch of any kind. That's Defiance. Your grocer sells it. THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. DR. LLEWELLYN JORDAN, Medical Examiner of the U. S. Treasury Department, graduate of Columbia College, and who served three years at West Point, has the following to say of Peruna: "Allow me to express my gratitude to you for the benefit derived from your wonderful remedy. One short month has brought forth a vast change and I now consider myself a well man after months of suffering. Follow sufferers, Peruna will cure you." A constantly increasing number of physicians prescribe Peruna in their patients. It has proven its merits so thoroughly that even the doctors have overcome their prejudice against so-called patient medicines and recommend it to their patients. Peruna occupies a unique position in medical science. It is the only internal systemic catarrh remedy known. Catarrh as well as catarrh as everyone will admit, is the cause of one-half the diseases which afflict mankind. Catarrh and catarrhal diseases afflict one-half of the people of United States. Robert R. Roberts, M. D., Washington, D.C., writes: "Through my own experience as well as that of many of my friends and acquaintances who have been cured or relieved of catarrh by the use of Hartman's antiseptic cream, I am inclined it to those suffering from such disorders, and have no hesitation in prescribing it to my patients," Rob rt R. Roberts. Catarrh in a systemic disease curable only by systemic treatment. A remedy that cures catarrh must aim directly at the depressed nerve centers. This is what Peruna does. Peruna immediately invigorates the nerve centers which give vitality to the mucous membranes. Then catarrh The man with a big sign of sainthood usually has something to hide behind it. Many Children Are Slokis Many Church is special. Mother Mary S.A. Shepherd for Children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in Children's Home, New York, cure Feverishness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders, Break up Cold and Destroy Worms. At all Drills, 262. Sample mailed FREE. Address Alien S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. The gloomy church is likely to be filled with tombstone saints. When Your Grocer Says When Your Grocery Store he does not have Defiance Starch, you may ask for it. You can keep it with his stock of 12 on packages are sold. Defiance Starch is not only better than any other Cold Water Starch, but contains 16 oz. to the package and sells for same money as 12 oz. brands. Kickers hide the best things in life in the dust they raise. WINTER TOURIST TICKETS Are now on sale at very low rates via the Louisville and Nashville R. R. from St. Louis, Evansville, Louisville and Cincinnati to all the Winter Resorts in the South, Southeast and Cuba. For illustrated booklets on Florida, Cuba or New Orleans, time tables and rates, address C. L. Stone, General Pass, Agent, Louisville, Ky. Trickery in the pulpit will not lead the news into truth. [Illustration of a man with a beard and mustache, wearing a suit and bow tie. The background is a plain white surface with a decorative border. The name "Brown" is written below the portrait.]] disappears. Then catarina is permanently cured. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to the Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice gratia. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. SHND FOR our hand gone catarina eyes, Krysan, Krysan, Krysan, etc. We are particularly grateful to our agents. Our prices are the lowest available for our care. Nursery Co., 200 Good Stock, Dept. Hines, Iowa. E-Z STOVE POLISH (LIQUID) DOES IT EASY Sold by Good Dealer. If not to-day, then to-morrow. There is quality in railway travel as in everything else. Track, Train, Train that has quality. Try it if that quality. I want you to know of it, try it and be convinced. At this time of the year you are probably thinking of the Gulf Coast of Texas, San Antonio, Old Mexico or California, as being about as nearly perfect as climate and environment can make them. I have some friends who travel to the Gulf Coast and I'd like to send you. May I? I'd rather talk to you, but if this is impossible, drop a line on me and I will be sure to mention. There are some special investments in the way of rates and through Katy Skeepsers. MKT MKIT that I like you to know about. Write today "KATY" ST. LOUIS, MO. For Soreness and Stiffness From cold, hard labor or exercise, relaxes the stiffness and the soreness disappears. Price, 25c. and 50c. REAM DIRECT We buy cream direct from the MONEY by shipping your method. Write for tags and prices. and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA EE SD LT Te lic y . CLARINDA NOTES. Aiwa did aot hear from us last week We sent our notes In but perhaps thoy ‘were (oo Inte for j ublication, ‘Mrs, Kulght and son havo returned to Cinrinda, Weare glad to have thorn ‘with us agoin.: Last week the Missionary soolety was ‘enterinined at the pleasant home ot Mrs. Laura Jones, ‘The socte'y will be enter: Anived mext weck at tbe bomu of ais, A 2. Hood, January 6, at the home of Mre. A. J. Beod Miss Talbor and afr. Lauauor gave ‘a reception in honor of Slise Cartie Wrat. tou, A very enjoyable time was the ex. (presslotiof thom’ prosent, Botortainments were given at tho A. M, &. and Baptiat churches this weer, Mr. A, J. Reed nas givoa to the A. M, E.obureh au upto date choir. Bir. E. ‘Look hus done the same for the Baptist ebaren, Kur. 8. Bates has veun sick, Hev.James L, Wharton read = psper at the Ministers meeting which was highly orupiimented, su.jsct, * Cao Di vanity of Cacist,” Mr. BK, Wilkerson has retuened, Mrs. Li Loag and sister wero in Bod Oak ingt week, (Last Week.) Te has boan sous tins euee Lowe has hued ton Ulaciuda, God ty aay tnt we fate Fut a part ot one geaud old state. Creisi.n es creas ware at thy a. ME. and Bapsst dharohes. A yrod dune ws enjoyed by al: preseat, ass July Nasa aad caregs of ths ee. este at the AM. K. churvt wad ates, 9, Butas, M4. Cos, aftss Jutasza wad Mes MoDoisan nad euirgs of tae vue wt the Baptist oaazen, ‘Loe Pastors Aid of tha A. M. Ki ebarch Bave wu eacertatamsut Xaiseve, Those ladies were lod bf Ses Lauies Joauso t. Alcs 5, Bats gad Miss Jobusou gave ovuvstt at ths Biptist chucea tus eve of Deoomoer 29. airs. L. Loag ofthe A. Mf. E. churot played for the siagecs. Xa day wos a day ot misr saduess ative mous of Mc, and Mes, Accutt ‘whose home was burned. ‘They were uot witbou 8 howe very loug as Me. Wan. Givsva, one of our well ty do citi ans, pus them in one of his houses be: tore dark, Me. HE. Wilkerson luft this week for fow days vistiu Kinsas, Mea, Wilder: fon is to leave on bys retacn, We uaJorstand tat Mra, {da M. Whar toa is ty laavs 3990 ty soo ber mi sther iu Tinos, We wish (or bee sus onideen Pleasant stay. Mica, Faoutis Joavs tus retacued roa Kansas, ibe, Svns8 Waietor was enterta’ned last woe walle oat hurting at che agree able tym of Me. und airs, Tosuts Jones, Had it not b200 for D. T. D. Jones we would tare beoa without a Ximss teow Fn Xa, Las old usa yet livre Chard wad (s Lived bf waits und oaek Lue hi kindaess to all. Wan mseting was enjoyed by al present, Lar revival msstigs ney begining 9 thy AM K,eaurea, Lavy have closet ‘at the-Bapwist chureb. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERI- + CAN WOMEN. Mes, Helena Downey, State Organizer, TAL Bashaw street, Ottunwa, Mrs, Belle Graves, president, 1119 Centet St, DesMoines, 1a.; Mrs. G Gray, jirst vice-president, 716 17th St, Cedar Rapids, Ja.; Mas.’ Zack Taylor second vice-president, 123 Davis St. Ottumwa, Ia; Miss Lella Shetty. re cording secretary, Lock Box 77, Oska loosa, a.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, cor responding secretary, 1126 bast Eignt St, Muscatine; Mrs. EB. B. Lewis, treasurer, 613 Harrison St., Daven- port, Ia.;, chairmans of state commlt- tees, Mrs. Anna Betius, chairman of Household Economie, 1517 Concert St., Keokuk, la; Mrs. Holly. chairmen of Mothers’ Child Study. Cedar Ranids, Ja.; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman of Arts und Crafis, Museating, loway Mrs. Emma Gardner, cuarman ot Reciprocity Bureau, Rural Route No. 5, Ottumwa ,la.; Miss Gertrude vans, chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main Sr. Dvbnane, Ta: Ms. L. R. Palmer, chairman of Eudeational Committee, SE iticiee- Bibs tone SAGiNee: (wor emo FUL) > DISCOVERY: ! 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Sassy fras is a farm kentry, T seen many & fine farm down there. “Harvestin’ was finished on these farms, and yot in cvory field I seen & sheaf of grain standin. 1 stopped and looked at one o' then sheaves, pnd & young woman wot had been como" Up the road stopped beside me. “Pho stranger's sbeat,’ sbe sald. “Wot? I sald, ‘eThe stranger's sbeat.’ “I didn't know whet to make of her Texamined her closely. She was pret ty, with a white skin and good clothe’. and I says: “Wot's all this about the stranger's sheaf?” ““Why,! says she, ‘all the farmers hereabonts eave in each fleld, when they harvest, one sheaf called the stranger's sheaf. This belongs to the first stranger that comes along. He can do what he pleases with it—sell {t, or cart it off, or give it away. But it's hissen? “Then,” says 1, ‘does this here sheat belong to me?’ ““Sure,' says she, “Wot's the idea of the thing?” I says “t's for luck,’ she explained, ‘The farmers think the stranger's sheaf gives them good luck, It's a French custom, Al! over France, in harvest time, you'll find strangers’ sheaves waitin’ for the strangers to come and take them. My father's a Frenchman, He interduced the custom here." “Well, sir, I made over a dollar out of them strangers’ sheaves in Sassy- fras, You bet I go to Sassy-fras again next year."—Boston Post, WANTED TO INSURE SNAKES, Agent Has Strenuous Few Minutes With Pets of Showman, “We have queer assignments in our business as well as you do In yours,” said a fire Insurance agent to a report: er. “Aside from soliciting business on our own hook we must attend to calls from persons who write direct to the office. Tho other day I was sent to a small apartment not far from Tammany hall. The man who wrote opened the door himself and invited me to take a chair. » Just as I was about to sit down a huge snake uncoll- ed himself, dropped from the chal to the floor with a bang and scurried off to a basket behind the steam heater, hissing deflance at me as he went. To say that I was scared but feebly ox- presses my feelings. ““Don't mind Peter,’ sald the man as calmly as though he had been speaking of @ pet dog. ‘He won't bite unless you step on him. He is the soul of good rature, is Pete. Lie down, old man.’ “In a rocking chalr I found anoth- er snake. The man told me there were five snakes in this room, which he used in his business as a showman. But T could have sworn I saw fitty of ‘them. He noticed my nervousness and ‘led tho way into his bedroom. There was another snake curled up on his bed, stupefied. It was on the sick lst and he bad given tt dope. “Yes, he wanted me to insure his snakes. I believe the company made some sort of a deal with him, but I never went back a second time.”— New York Press, lenanaetatiev, When 1 was grass, perhaps I may have en As evlis? Sear the grasa-blades patod and Or shricked In anguish Smpotent, beneath The smooth, Impartial eropping’ of Brest teeth I don't remember much what came to ast ‘When T was grasa. When was monkey, I'm afrald the trees Weren't siware havens of contented eoset Thingy klled'us, and we never cottd tal No doubt pe blamed the earth or sea or muy I have toreotten my rebellion's shape When I'was ape. Xow I have reached the comfortable skin TT sehev of ving is enveloped. tee And hold’ the api of me mshi ice Sclf-conglous’ prisoner under ‘oho while nce Vm aviully afrald I'm going to dle, Row Tam 2 go T have planned a hypothetie tite fo Tate iah somehow Toe my" Cll and Blessed” damned, ¥ wome way mut hat Tcterhaily be kept aver inthis an enlega bowdiess Diag T seo Eternal me! When I wat man, Ro doubt T used to care Avot the" ihe things” what happancd ‘here, And £10: 16 see the years going by, And nations, families and pevson alo. Malan" mun apoeeciate Hie’ pian When waa @ mans “Ghartotte Petlas Gilman, Wekaubio. Rada: When Senator Deboe waa elected from Kentucky from Joe Blackburn's district, an ovation was given him upon his retura to his Uttle mountain town, a barbecue for which several fatted calves and other animals were killed. Much impressed he made a speech of some length and oloquence. That 4s, he began all right, but he made a slight miscue at the finish. ‘That was what he sald: “Friends and Fellow Citizens: 1 feel this to be the greatest occasion of my life, Tam deeply gratifed—more deeply than I oan eay—by this honor you have done me in sending me as Senator to the capital from the most splendid state In the Union, trom the magnificent Blue Grass country, from the only state that can boast of the finest whisky, the lovellest horses and the fastest women In the world."— Pittsburg Dispatch. ‘jnies Thnnkatny Worked. ‘When Thackeray was in Richmond, Va., during his visit to the United States, John Estea Cooke asked him if he ever cictated his words to an amanuensis. Thackeray answered that he composed # good deal in this way. The - whole. of “Esmond” was dictated, he sald, an assurance that will surprise most admirers of that finished work. Thackeray added: “1 also dictated all of ‘Pendennis,’ Ican't say I think much of ‘Penden- nis'—at least of the execution. It cer taloly drags about the middle, but I had an attack of illness about the time I reached that part of the book, apd could not make it any better thas ‘tis” 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 tn other cities and towns, we will make fa special offer to those who want to invest and will write us. We have written moro than sixty thousand members in our Insurance Department, We have more than twenty-five branches, We are pau ing to enlarge our bus. Iness, We want t0 piace our business in every city and town in the Unites States, and we are gomg to do that Just as soon as the funds of the cor- poration will permit, We want to esinblish a joan department, where we ean loan money to our policyholiers and stockholders. We want to make a deposit of $10,000.00 in the treasury ‘of the state. “In that way we wil be able to show to the world tat we mean business, In order to do thls tho corporation ‘Is capitalized for Twenty-live thousand dollars (2,500 shares at $1000 ech), Of this amount about 500 shares have already been sehseribed for at the par value of $10.00, making the present subscribed capital $5,000.00, ‘The remainder, con ssting of 2,000 shares, is now offe-ed to the public at $10.00 a shure, ‘The terms are cash or part cash and the rest insta!iment. ‘The corporation has paid dividends of 10 per cent. Tt has Seelared within the last few days a dividend of the same percentage, Th corporation has no bonded — debts and its stock when fully pald is non assessable, All shares bceome divi dend 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 foe stock. J.B. Maa, President, S06 Rast Broad St., Richmond, Va., or Git F St, N. W. Washington, D. C. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Contnrhiar Haptist Churgh cor cr of Fitteenth fund Lacon streets) Preaching at He Stinday Senoctsar tz Since. Srevching, at bem Rev. Ty be Grinita, Pastor. St Pua! A.M. B—Corner of Second nud Center ‘Seectel Preaching iat (039 ain Baa, School ae Pocioce! pment Leute nt Braet preaching at p , Horace’S, Graves Bastor” . Flot Afrtean Baptist Charen—Comer Schoo san dvurhvarcerta, (eet P Lotuack par Breacnlag ina, Sundag cabot fp Bien ee J, Grime Buperiatendedt: Ying People's meevtug 7 ps ta. preahtap s@om BurarsChapel BE Chueh Commer of 18h it Cevcker Btn “ontreh serevcen, proach fnye at ita ta aud Spm; Clans anit prayer Inveting fa Suning: Sunday School =a In: Epworth League? p tm Sundar. Prayel thu Chase tnsetiteseery Wedueediy 8 pine ‘Orde Joutisoa, pastor, 68 1th S apie Stroet Haptiat Chnreh—sieuated on Mapte between «Ninth nod ‘Tents x\reets reaching tie. Sanany Schoo a) a PIERCE A ty dO Wimbush, pastor Unlon Congresationa! Chareh Corner ‘Tent Toa Pare stores Prowching fey ata Sindy Soho! 1 res evening seevien 728 Fm eer meelig Wedneminy orebtigs iW, Porter, pastor SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 9, A. F. & A. MMe: ‘Hew Thuredey in tue wort at Mascot Tre Nurui-west corner of Penth nnd Canter stron HE, Jacobs, We Bie tL rrison Genitayneeretary.| ding Solomoa Commandery, No. #—Dtews Bond and Fourth Tharsdey foeach tent at Musonte nant. WW. Humuurd E.G. Gen H, Clogacts, Recorer, Sucini Court. Nv, d:-nieels Second Sones Trewch ‘uionth at Mesonie Lai Str te Danny, Matron! Ales. J- lie Shepard, soc cay. Mc Olive Court, No. s—Meets the First Brtcay fofemen mouth ae Nazomte BA. ANS. Ke oy Giiborae matrous See. Urorgis AMlaget seerecary. ouiarty Lodge, No. 212, GU. 0. of 0. Ke hee rng Secong matt ath Poesy ese Mepthet Odd ‘Fellows, bait on West Saxtt ShoWninutstevets, doh Galter, N Ges 1 Mom PS. d.tlof ley No. BBG. U. 0. of O. F—Con eves tie wecous won Court Tourneag Ekta mouths prowptty at. bo'doce Sie Sita’ Ratcagts, Al Ne Ge Mes. Nettle Dive Welt Artie Tabernacle No. 472—Meets test anu thie Tulpetay taench wont, we we Odd Fellows Fait Stet und Rutnatattecte, Sirs, Nettte Davies C Petar. Lizgie bush, C. 10 | Silas Hettio W etdoat Nenistaant Uk. ‘The Home of the Tiger. At a recent meeting of the Zoologt- wal Society in London Maj, Steward expressed the opinion that tigers are hot indizerous to India, but came thera from more northern regions. The old Sanskrit lenguage has a name for the Hou, but noze for the tiger. tide ke Seaniaer eee M. Rovault bas found that trees fxy he warwtanted in full foliage tn Nay or Juve, with Little or no infry, ir the moving ts done at night. ‘This Hao Leon omonstrated to. (he entire Iefsetion of prominent Prenei bor Peutedoard From Wood. Taswohoert made of 49 per cent sit fibor aad 63 pes eent wood shnv- ee is a scamdard product both In fonpany ond Sweden, being strong- s ighter gad cheapor than paste card male in the ordinary way. Narrow-Mindedness, {tts uct until your relation with shers is understco! that you can sue eesfully plan jour own life, For this cus) Uae oFrowaninded person 1g @ ailure—in that he shuts himself out ‘eva human nature and life. Less Sale for Shoemakere’ Knives, Sheifeld manufacturers note a great ‘alfing of in the demand for show wakers' knlves. ‘They attelbute this fo the faving tx shoo leather made ay the public use of the “tram cara” Dign't Like His Face, ‘One Virvile Marry of Paris attacked a sirencer with a Ienife because. he constdcred {. “an anfriendly act for @ man with such a face to go about the streets.” ete Rent th Chain The couststory of Lauterbronnem Switzerbeid, bas made the announce Birt! thet vie old custom of amoking Io church “ll wo longer be tolerates read 2 Colé Weather Food, Accord:ng to English brokers, pew ple vat vavre Uread when the weather we cold (hon when it is mild. ce OS tesla. trelan} Las now a dank hoilday all w Itee!!—namely, St Patrick's daz Long Time Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole held the um beaten record of havicg been prime ainister of England for Ja aid, twenty une veats Tk. 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SSE URGED | az INE EAR NOE & THROAT CORED EVES TESTED FREE pp DUNCAN.OCULIST DES.MOINES.IOWA, 2 West Wainut Street. ee Denke Coal, Hay, Feed & Straw cpuatn ” 1. cine St. By Discovery of a Preparation, Known as ‘SANDHOLM'’S iie7y cure one Skin Remedy.. =, It has been made possible to absolutely : - atid permanently cure Eczema, Acne, Lee Pimples, Redness of the Skin, "Poisor Ca P a Ri 5 tt ge Ivy, Barbers’ Itch, Scalp Eczema, Mos- joy quito Bites, Dandruff and all skin or A ee scalp diseases from whatever cause " ae without greasy salves or ointments. ' a NO INTERNAL MEDICINE NECBSSARY Sa Read what people who have given it a trinl suy TO THe PUBLIC: ‘This js to certify that [ have been troubled with Eezema ora. break. ing out on my breast, shoulders and buck, for thitty years; that ubout three months ago I happened to be in Mr, Sandbolan’s drug store to bay u. cake of soap; that the subject of skia diseases caine up aod he told me about his remedy. 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Jones, 1739 Missousi 2ve A SURE CURE FOR DANDRUFF, A Ploasant Antiseptic After Shaving, Stops Hair from Falling Oat For Sale by all Deag sists and Barbers; or weite f MA | Sor SANDHOLM DRUG CO." suana* bar secre Ce Oe eee Nae reat eee re Henry Gray eee Embalming and Funeral Director, 1115 West Locust Street GOOD LIVERY IN CONNECTION. lows 440 sharia 16% State of Lowa, Polk County, ss: Distriet Court of Poli County, Lowa. JOT. Feliows and ft F. Bellows. ver: eis Wittiam fl, Stites, und Marte ML Stiles his wife. and Mrs. HV. Smith ad ¢, © Mecray. By sirture of & special execution to ine directed, issnied by the Clerk of the District Court of Polk Connty, fowa. in favor of J. ‘T, Fellows and i. A. Fel ows, ant azaust William H, Stiles and Marie M. Stiles, on a judgement. rendered by suid Court on the Ich day of November A.D. 10, whereta te was ordered, adjudged and decrees that the following described. property be sold to satisfy said judement, towits Hot number three (3) i block num: ber twenty-five (25) in Highland Park, an addition now included ip wad form: ing.a part of the city of Des Moines, Poll County, Lowa, Now. therefore, public notive ishere by given taat unless the said defend- auts appear at my office in Des Moines on or before the 20th day of Jannary ‘A.D. 1005, at. 10 olelock a, w, of sid day, at whien time suid above daserib: ed property is hereby advertized to be sold, and pay off the amount of said execution, with interest and costs, will sell ‘said property. of sutticiest thereof to sitisfy svid Execution, with with interest and costs, at publie ont ery, to the highest bidder, at. the east front door of the Conrt House in De: Moinns, fowa. for cash in hund to pay off suid’ Exeention. JNO. C. 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