Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news-ed. Mr. Joseph LaCour is spending this week with his family. Mr. J. H. Woods is spending a part of his vacation with his wife at Mexico Mo, Miss Mary Noaland of Atchison, Kansas, is visiting with Mrs. J. D. Foeman. Miss Nina Hamilton entertaind the Kings Daughters and a few of their friends last Monday night. Mrs. A. J. Jackson has several good furnished rooms for rent at reasonable rates, for gentlemen only—1200 Cherry street. Mrs John Wilkerson is enjoying her annual three weeks vacation. She will spend part of it in Decatur, Ill., visiting relatives and friends. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 212 817 3000 Miss Margaret Mason of Iowa City will arrive in the city to morrow to visit, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould 1210 Center street. She is an recompiled young lady and at present a teacher in the school in Virginia. RATES VIA GREAT LAKES Via Duluth and all Steamship Lines, full information at M, & St. L. ticket office, 512 Walnut St., Des Moines, Ia. The Misses Irwin and Mae Wathal of Lucus have been spending the past week in Capital City and Glive, as the guest of Miss Zoe Richardson. Mrs. John L. Thompson and little daughter, Enola, who have been visiting her parents in In Albany, Mo., return home Wednesday feeling benefited by her visit. Thursday night a large crowd of our people left for Moberly, Mo., to attend the big emancipation there Friday. The Des Moines ball team went and many people from other Iowa and Missouri points. Mrs. C. A. Bledsoe and son Finesse left Thursday evening for Kirkville, Mo., where they will spend two or three weeks transacting business and visiting friends and relatives. BASE BALL The Brownies vs. Woodward at the Sunday Ball Park next Sunday. Game called at 3 p. m. As this team won from the Brownies a few weeks ago the boys feel as though they must win this game. The Old Settlers annual picnic last Thursday was largely attended by the citiezns and many visitors and all reported a fine time. Here one can see at one meeting more of the Des Moines citizens than any other gathering. Their long dinner table extended about one block in length and was laden with well cooked viands. Messrs. E. T. Banks and W. H. Humburd will leave Monday for Rock Island, Ill., to attend the Knight Templar's Conclave. Capt. Banks expects to enjoy the visit, as they will camp in tents on the Masonic Home building grounds; he has already purchased a blanket. Service at the Union Congregational church Sunday August 6th: Morning Service—celebration Lord's Supper and reception of members. Afternoon Service—3:30, special rally Short Talks by Revs. H. C. Rosenberger, L. B. Losey, John Cownie and Dr. A. L. Frisbie. Evening Service—"What? Why? Who? and Where?". Hats made to Order All work guaranteed J. KIRKPATRICK, Practical Hatter Hats Cleaned, Dyed and Reshaded Hats at Factory Fries Best $8 Hat on earth 817 Grand Ave. Near 9th St. Iowa 1904 Miss Eva Bates, a graduate of the Oskaloosa High School and one of the teachers of the Buxton public school, returned to her home this week after a successful six weeks term of musical training at Drake Musical Conservatory. During her stay in our city Miss Bates declined to accept several social invitations extended her or to appear upon programs, as she wanted to devote all her time to her studies. Prof. Ogden of the Drake Conservatory of Music remarked of Miss Bates that she was a most apt student and he would have been glad to had her longer under his training. der als training. Mr. Chas. S. Stewart of Highland Park had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot one day this week, which makes a very painful but not serious wound. NOTICE. To those who have made inquiry in regards to the address of W. H. Milligan, G. M. of Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction, we would state that a letter addressed, R. F. D. No. 2, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will reach him. Boies, Idaho (Special) last Saturday July 29 John L. Page, age 32 years, died at St. Alphonsus hospital from consumption. The funerel was held from Schreder and Brenan's undertaker parlors which was largely attended. Father Golden officiated at the services and the remains laid away in Morris Hill cemetery. Mr. Page was the son of John Page, formerly an old and highly respected citizen of Des Moines IN WESTERN LEAGUE. P. W. L. Pet. Des Maines . 93 59 61 Denver . 90 54 39 581 Omaha . 86 47 39 547 Sioux City . 87 47 40 541 Pueblo . 87 31 56 356 St. Joseph . 86 26 60 302 $13.60 DENVER DENVER $1.60 AND RETURN. Kinsman Post G. A. R. has selected the C. & N. W. Railway as official route to Denver Encampment. Their special train will leave Des Moines at 7:15 a. m. Saturday September 2nd and arrive in Denver Sunday 7:00 a. m. Train will consist of standard and tourist sleepers and free chair cars. Would suggest early application for births in order to secure best accommodations. Full information, etc. at 401 Walnut street or C. & N. W. Passengea Station. Troy Laundry Co A new laundry just opened. Ladies' Shirtwaits and Skirts a special- All Work Guaranteed GIVE US A TRIAL 213, 215, 217 W. 9th St. Tax on Snapshot Photographers. At Pompei, Naples, San Martino and other Italian cities tourists could obtain formerly with ease, permits to snapshot historic places for a nominal fee, but now the objects intended to be photographed have to be specified in writing, and a tax, varying from ten cents to $1, is imposed for every negative. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET When Pneumonia Holds Sway. During the months from November to April one-fifth of all deaths in the large cities of the United States are from pneumonia, while only one-ninth are from consumption. United States Quarries There are 109 slate, eighty-four marble and 205 clay quarries in this country, and the value of their combined products is $13,000,000. Equal Division of the Earth. If the earth were equally divided among its present inhabitants, each of us, man, woman and child, would get 23½ acres. Philippine Exhibit The perfume woods and plants of the Philippine islands will be shown at the world's fair in a special collection. Pins in Egyptian Tombs. Pins have been found among the Egyptian mummies and in the prehistoric caves of Switzerland. African Possessions. France and England each own in Africa an area as large as the United States. The Home of the Tiger. At a recent meeting of the Zoological Society in London Maj. Steward expressed the opinion that tigers are not indigenous to India, but came there from more northern regions. The old Sanskrit language has a name for the lion, but none for the tiger. Time to Transplant Trees. M. Rotault has found that trees may be transplanted in full foliage in May or June, with little or no injury, if the moving is done at night. This has been demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of prominent French hordeculturists. UNION CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, AS IT WILL APPEAR WHEN COMPLETED. The Union Congregational church, corner of Tenth and Park streets, is now in process of erection, under the supervision of the pastor, Rev. H. W. Porter, who is a mechanic and builder, and with the aid of the building committee, Messrs. E. T. Blagburn, J. H. Shepard, C. S. Stewart, J. L. Thompson, J. B. Rush, Gus Watkins Wm. Coalson and Harry Hughes, the work is being pushed as rapidly as possible. Much of the work about the building is being done by the men of the church, who always respond to the call of the pastor. Mr. E. T. Blagburn with the assistance of Rev. Porter surveyed the church lot, and layed off the building, and Rev. Porter layed the first brick in the building. The ladies of the church are working faithfully and the children likewise, and in so doing they are paying as they go. The highest ambition of the friends and members of the church is to pay all bills when the building is completed. The motto of the church is; "there's no such word as cant," and this has been clearly seen in the efficient leadership of Rev. Porter who always leads in every department of the work; putting God always before and following where He leads. While the material work is advancing the spiritual work does not wane in the least. The Sunday School, regular preaching service, Men's League any Wednesday evening prayer meeting continue week after week with the same degree of interest as it did when the pastor came a year ago. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain that build it." It is God's house we are building and whatever we accomplish, we shall attribute all to His guidance. We thank the friends who have so liberally donated toward the work in the past and we only ask a continued interest, until the building is completed. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION. Albia. Into the county seat of the county which has more colored people than any other county in Iowa, alba, the county seat of Monroe county. While one could visit Albia and only see a very few gentlemen of color, for there are only a few hundred living there, but out in country and towns, where they are found. The people of Albia seem to be doing as well as us in the county, denying. His crops are doing well. He works at the mines. E. Butler is still throwing cold type for the Monroe County News. H. Barnes is head man in the ice cream plant. Mr. Wm. Parker and S. P. Hall assist him. Chas. O. Parker is driving the Standard Oil Co. wagon. He is a good, substantial citizen, Mrs. Mary Ward certainly has some fine grade of berries, plums and cherries on her lot. This is the home of the most faithful correspondent, Mrs. May Davis, who has been on the Bureau staff longer than any other correspondent. Otumwa. Our next stop was Ottumwa. Here UNION CONGREGATIONAL APPEAR WHEE The Union Congregational ch streets, is now in process of erect pastor, Rev. H. W. Porter, who is the aid of the building committee Shepard, C. S. Stewart, J. L. Th. Wm. Coalson and Harry Hugh rapidly as possible. Much of the work about the of the church, who always respon E. T. Blagburn with the assistan Rev. H. W. Porter the pastor of Union Congregational church, who is working hard, physically as well as spiritually, to erect a place of worship for his flock. same degree of interest as it did "Except the Lord build the house It is God's house we are build we shall attribute all to His guide We thank the friends who ha work in the past and we only ask building is completed. we found the colored society agog because of the annual meeting of the Knights of Pythias of Iowa. So far as the people were concerned we could see but little change from last year. Most of them are holding their old jobs. J. F. Harris has charge of the postoffice building, Joe Hopkins is one of the clerks for the Morrell Packing Co. He is saving his money, investing it in real estate, having purchased five acres of land in the city limits, and is stocking it with hogs. This young man is a worthy example of what pluck and energy can accomplish. He is the only colored clerk in a room where 75 white clerks work. However, Mr. Morrell employs more than a score of our race in the packing house. Zachariah Taylor, the reliable and honest expressman, is seen at his old stand. Zach is doing well. Jas. H. Johnson, the familiar porter for the Ballingall Hotel, is still hustling up trade for his employer. They are one of the substantial citizens and now live in the suburbs of the city. J. H. Weeks is doing tonsorial work. He is beautifying his home. Mr. Hickes, one of our interesting and faithful race men, is an engineer and for the past twenty-nine years has been changing the office. For forty years he worked for the Morrell Packing Co. He was their chief boiler man, and for the last fourteen years he has been head man in the engine room for the Traction Electric Light Co. There are three other colored men in here, John Straughter, the chief electrical engineer. He is one of the rising young men of our race, already holding three diplomas, and will soon re- --- celive the fourth. He has invented a mechanical apparatus which he has applied for a patent. He has been here for six years. Scott Jones, an assistant electrical engineer, has been here four years, and R. J. Crawford, who has been here for five years. Wells Fowler is still working for the Wapallow club and H. E. Williams for the Elks club room. Our old friend, Rev. L. J. Phillips, has charge of the A. M. E. church. He and his able wife are working hard to make a good report for the conference of the cloak department of the legislature wishes to be remembered to all his acquaintances in Iowa. Wm. Balley is still in the barber business, while Mrs. Gilbert feeds the hungry and rooms the weary traveler. Mt. Pleasant. Falling into the little college town at night time, we did not disturb any one, not even the hen roost, till morning. Here we meet intelligent people and more colored graduates than any other in town, in fow, Kookaburra, another mother and daughter, the every family own their own homes and many own several houses, and lots, NAL CHURCH, AS IT WILL BE COMPLETED. Church, corner of Tenth and Parkton, under the supervision of the Messrs. E. T. Blagburn, J. H. Thompson, J. B. Rush, Gus Watkins Jones, the work is being pushed as building is being done by the men and to the call of the pastor. Mr. Price of Rev. Porter surveyed the land layed off the building, and layed the first brick in the buildings of the church are working and the children likewise, and in so are paying as they go. Highest ambition of the friends and the church is to pay all bills when it is completed. The motto of the "there's no such word as cant," has been clearly seen in the efficient of Rev. Porter who always leads in the work; putting God are and following where He leads. The material work is advancing the work does not wane in the least. School, regular preaching service, due any Wednesday evening prayer continue week after week with the when the pastor came a year ago. He, they labor in vain that build it." Having and whatever we accomplish,ance. Have so liberally donated toward the continued interest, until the Among the best off are Alfred Coalson, brother to our Wm. of Des Moines; Mr. J. H. McCrackin, Mr. Mason, Mr. Arbuckle, Emerson Jones, Nathan Adams, A. Carter and Elmer Richmond. The latter is an auctioneer and has cried sales in this, Henry, and other counties for the past twenty-five years. He has recently opened a good second hand store and has one of the young Miss Bartlett's (a sister to our excellent correspondent, Mess Lydia) as his clerk. This man is doing something and making a good name for his race. Our young friend, Rev. Augustus T. Clark, is preaching at the Methual church. He is the most intellectual young divine of that denomination in Iowa. He has a clean, pure Christian character. He is well liked and will no doubt win high honors in the future. He has just finished shingling the church, which work was done under the supervision of Mr. T. L. Burnett, who is an active worker. The ladies of the Helping Hand Society is just papering the interior. Mrs. Lily is president. Mr. Hackley and Lily, wife of the president, beforce college this fall to attend college. Rev. Wells has charge of the Baptist church. He has only been here a few months. Harry Burnaugh one of the employees in the cloak room of the legislature, has married since he was in the legislature last year, but he says that he will be on hand this coming winter to fill his old place in the legislature. Burlington. Our next stop was the old city of Burlington, noted for its lumber mills and factories. There is about 700 col- ored people, of which some are doing well and some, to our sorrow, are doing bad. Mr. Reed is still working at Rand's lumber mills. S. L. Tiggs is helping Uncle Sam deliver his mall. Mrs. Maggle Lee, the wife of the late Samuel Lee, is very sick. She had a paralytic stroke. Her many friends hope for her recovery. A. L. Drew is still on the rural mall route. Mr. Peter King is meeting with much success as an expressman. He owns the loveliest home of any colored man in Burlington, new house, modern, with all the other buildings in style in keeping with the house. He has a lovely family of four children and a very systematic wife. Fate Martin and Wm. Ragland each have first class saloons and each doing well. Next week I will write of the Illinois towns. LARGEST CROWD HEARD WASHINGTON. Mr. Fuller Swift, manager of the Chautauqua, in making a financial report of the ticket sale, says that there was nearly 1000 more paid admission on the day that Prof. Booker T. Washington spoke, than any other day during the session. He spoke on Sunday and it was a very hot day, yet hundreds of people went to the amphitheatre about 1 p. m. and stayed there until after 5 o,clock' in order to get a good seat and hear him talk. It is a pleasure for the Bystander to make note of this fact, in as much as W. J. Bryan, Rev. Sam Jones and Governor Folk were here on the 4th of July, and yet none of them had the attendance that our race leader had. And yet there are a few pigmies in our race who says that Booker T. is not as popular as he was a few years. He is like a giant tree of the forest, as he grows older he becomes stronger in influence, and his work and teachings are penetrating all parts of the civilized world. CHEAP EXCURSION TO KANSAS CITY VIA WABASH. On August 12th the Wabash will sell round trip tickets to Kansas City at only $3.00. Tickets good for two days in Kansas City. Train leave Des Moines at 8:10 p. m. and arrives in Kansas City at 7 a. m. The excursion is first class in every particular. The Wabash does not wish to handle any other class of people. For other information write S. W. Flint, P. & T. A., Des Moines, Ia. ENTERPRISE NOTES Mr. R. C. Green, brother of Rev. G. E. Green, arrived in the city from Kansas City, Mo., Monday. He will make his home here. Mr. Jas Wakins of Cleveland, Iowa, has returned to Enterprise. Rev. G. E. Green preached two very interesting sermons to his congregation Sunday. Mr. Irish Coleman of Saylor was visiting friends in Enterprise Sunday. Mr. Charles Morris superintendent of the mining company donated to the colored Baptist church of Enterprise $100 and a lot. Rev. Green has the papers in his hands. We will have a new church. FOSTORIA IOWA Miss Florance Miller of Newton has been the guest of Miss Pauline Sellers the past week. Mrs. J. H. Spicer gave a swimming party in honor of Miller during her visit in our city. Mrs. Sellers was chaperon for a party composed of the Misses Miller, Keeper, Sellers and the Messrs. Carter and Keeper and Myrdick that went to Lake Okoboji last Wednesday. Miss Pauline Sellers gave a farewell party complimentary to her friend, Miss Florance Miller, last Thursday night, as Miss Miller returned to her home next day. GO WEST NOW. Now is the time to leave and make your arrangements at M. & St. L. City Ticket Office, 512 Walnut St. Tickets via all Northern Lines on going trip and choice of Southern or Northern routes returning, call or address W. S. Mathews, D. P. A., Des Moine, Ia., or W. K. Adams, C. P. A. KEOKU KNOTES The A. M. E. Sunday encore enjoyed a picnic Thursday at Wild Cat Springs. A good time was reported. Mrs. E. Goens and daughter, Carrie, departed Wednesday morning for Indianapolis, Ind., where they will visit Mrs. Harry Bally, a daughter of Mrs. Goens. Then they will go to Spencer, Ind., to visit a brother. Miss Nellie O. Kellis is visiting at Montgomery City, Mo. She will remain there indefinitely. Mrs. Jennie Harris is quite ill at her home on Morgan street. Mrs. D. W. Anderson is seriously ill at her home on Fulton street. Mrs. F. D. Bland leaves this morn- ing to visit for book island, Ill., to attend the Guild of St. Mary's. nois Grand Chapter O. E. S., which convenes in that city this week. Mrs. Fannie Williams is very ill at her home on Sixteenth and Fulton streets. Cleave Circle are making arrangements to entertain at the home of Mrs. M. J. Dove Wednesday evening, August 2nd, its guest of honor, Mrs. C Helms and Miss George Gibson of St. Louis, m. Mrs. C Craig is quite ill at her home on North Fifth street. Mrs. Lena Porter of Cincinnati, o. is visiting at the home of her cousin, Mrs. George Coalman. Mrs. Emma Teebau has returned home from Springfield, Ill., where she has been visiting for the past two weeks. Mrs. Sanders, an old and much respected lady, is dangerously ill at her home on Morgan street. Mr. E. D. Roberson was elected district mentor of the International Orchestra, Nights and daughters of Tabor. Mrs. M. E. Dixon was elected high priest of the same order, which convened in Fort Madison last week. Mr. John Haskins, who sprained his knee two weeks ago, is improving at this writing. The correspondent would be glad if any persons having news of importance would kindly hand it in to A. J. Fields any time before Tuesday noon of each week. Mr. J. L. Thompson, the editor of the Bystander, was in Mt. Pleasant last Thursday calling upon subscribers. Mrs. Mary Godfrey of Kansas City, Mo., is here visiting her sister, Mrs. Ida Hackley. A children's concert was given at the A. M. E. church Friday night under the direction of Miss H. Taylor. The program consisted of two dialogues and vocal solos by Master Carlos Sheldon, Misses Nell Nunnley and Bernice Page. Piano music was furnished throughout the evening by Miss Fay Stepps. Mrs. Amelia Carter left Friday morning for her home in Callaway county, Missouri. She was accompanied by her grand daughter, Miss Lena Palmer. Mrs. T. L. Burnett is on the sick list. Masters Roy and Sam Scott of Minneapolis, Minn., left Tuesday for their home, after a two months' visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. S. McCrackin. The A. M. E. church is undergoing some much needed repairs, through the efforts of the pastor and members of the church a new roof has been placed on. The papering of the church is in charge of the ladies of the Helping Hand Society, who hope to have that part of the ework completed for Sunday, August 6th. $12 ROUND TRIP ST. PAUL, $16 ROUND TRIP DULUTH, $12.65, ROUND TRIP LAKE MINNETONKA. $12 ROUND TRIP ST. PAUL, $16 ROUND TRIP DULUTH, $12.65, ROUND TRIP LAKE MINNETONKA. From June 1st to Sept. 30, every day good to return until Oct. 31 via Minneapolis and St. Louis Ky. also special round trips to all Northern resorts, call at City ticket office 512 Walnut street. W. S. Mathews, D. P. A.; W. K. Adams, C. P. A. Great times are expected at the barbecue Thursday if the weather is good. Mrs. T. J. Saddler of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Charles Perkins. Mrs. Perkins and Mrs. Saddler will both return to Chicago Saturday afternoon. Miss Clara Wood is at home again, after an extended visit in Des Moines and Omaha. Mrs. W. H. Lavell entertained at lunch Sunday evening Mrs. T. J. Saddler and Mrs. Charles Perkins, both of Chicago. The J. S. Y. club held their annual picnic outing in Beaver park last Wednesday. Notwithstanding the bad weather the attendance was large. And everybody seems to have spent a delightful day. Mrs. S. O. Holly has been confined to her home for several days with illness. Mrs. I. L. Brown, with her daughter, Miss Gracie, returned to their home in Marshalltown Wednesday morning. Mrs. E. C. Thomas is reported no better. Her condition is still serious. Professor W. B. Lowery has resigned his position as choreist of the A. M. E. choir. Mr. Joseph Eubanks will be his successor, but will not take charge of the choir until after August 15th. The wedding of Mrs. Margaret Thompson to Mr. John Rushing has been postponed. Rev. and Mrs. James Washington returned Monday from Sioux Falls, S. D., where Mr. Washington assisted in the organization of the A. M. E. church at that place. A membership of nine persons have already been recorded and the stewards and stewardess were appointed by Rev. Washington. He presided at the church services. The Young People's Concert club gave a musical and literary entertainment at the A. M. E. church on Tuesday evening. The annual picnic of the Mt. Zion Baptist Sunday school was held Thursday at Riverside park. Although the wedding was postponed, a few friends gathered at the home of Mrs. Margaret Tchampson on Wednesday evening and a social evening was enjoyed. In the last three Sundays of July nearly one hundred dollars were raised in the public collections at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. The sacred concert given by the Mt. Zion Baptist choir was quite a ```markdown ``` MT. PLEASANT. CEDAR BAPIDS SIoux CITY Price, Five Cents. success. A large umber enjoyed the program. Mrs. J. B. Burton will entertain the Silver Leaf club this week. Mrs. A. R. Morgan and children to visit in Missouri soon. A very pretty wedding was solemnized Tuesday evening at Electric park, when Mr. M. Luther Mackey was uted in marriage to Miss Mayme Norton of Bowling Green, Mo, Rev. W. W. Williams officiating. The feature was that it was a public wedding, witnessed by several hundred people. Luther is a brother of Mr. John Mackay (the popular janitor of the Tama building. The bride is a well known society lady of Bawling Gree, who has a host of friends who will miss her in their circle. We wish that both success in their new venture. Mr. and Mrs. Quinn of New York City are visiting friends in the city. Mesdames M. Jones, E. Mitchell, M. Cox, Mitchell, and the Misses Lilly Howard, Mary Drake, Jennie Brown, and Mr. Rufus Keith and Mrs. Mary Sooper of St. Paul as guards, spent Thursday in Monmouth seeing the sights. Mr. Francis Weedon is quite sick at his home on South Hill. Mr. J. W. Martin of Kansas City, Mo, is visiting friends in the city. Miss Ida Palmer returned home Saturday from a visit in Omaha. The celebrated Monmouth band discused sweet music on our streets last Thursday, advertising the Black Diamond picnic. That organization is the best colored band in Monmouth, and to hear it I was invited to a band of several years ago, whose favorite piece was No. 4 in the red book. Nuff said. Mrs. Addie Johnson of Buxton visited with Rev. Williams and family over Sunday, en route to Rock Island to attend the Grand Chapter. Mrs. Lamb is sick at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. L. Brooks, on Gertrude street. Mrs. S. L. Tigg and Miss Ida Palmer are attending the Grand Chapter at Rock Island. Mrs. Burt Johnson of alley street visited at Edner's last Thursday. Miss Bessie Pleasant passed away Sunday evening, July 30, at her home at Patterson. She has been ill for several months with tuberculosis, resulting from a cold. She was born in Lee county, September 5, 1885, being the daughter of the late John Pleasant. Surviving her are the grandmother, Mrs. Isahal Galloway, two sisters, Mrs. Wm. Pruett and Grace Pleasant, and one brother, John Pleasant. The funeral was held in Dernant, The Netherlands, August 1905. The Emanipation celebration, of which Mr. John Mackay was the general manager, was a success in every way. Editor John L. Thompson was in the city looking good last week. The only fault we find in him is that he don't stay long enough. Mrs. Sam Cook departs for Denver next Wednesday. Mr. Macdonald of Bushnell visited in Burlington Sunday. CLEAR LAKE $7 ROUND TRIP Via Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry. on sale daily, the quickest time. Tickets 512 Walnut street or Union Ston The children of the A. M. E. Sunday school gave a flower drill Monday evening. Two prizes were given to the children selling the largest number of tickets. Little Naomi Harper received the first prize, which was a gold ring, and Anna Prentice received second prize a set of gold pins. Mr. William Rush of Keokuk spent Sunday in the city. Mrs. Sarah Frazer and children, Hazel and Clifton, depart Thursday for their home in Rock Island, after a visit of several weeks in the city. The ninth annual grand session of the Knights and Daughters of Tabor was held here July 25, 26 and 27. The following officers were installed for the year: Mr. Ed Roberson of Keokuk, D. G. M.; Mrs. Ellen Dixon of Keokuk, D. G. M.; P.; Mrs. Luchel Holmes for Fouling, D. R.; Mrs. Miss Nettle Davis, Des Joines, D. T. Miss Ethel Brooks of Keokuk was the guest of Miss Anna Harper last week. Miss Vera Frye and Messrs. Lester Frye and Arthur Fox of Keokuk were in the city Thursday. Mesdames May Johnson, Parker, Alen and Misses Goldie Cowden, Julia Pearson of Burlington attended the banquet of the Knights and Daughters Thursday evening. Mrs. J. C. Reid is on the sick list. Mr. J. L. Thompson was in the city Tuesday in the interest of the Bystander. Mr. and Mrs. B. Holmes and son, Dewey, of Mt. Pleasant were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Murphy last week. ```markdown ``` BURLINGTON NEWS FORT MADISON NOTES. Mrs. Lizzie Holmes, who has been all ill for several weeks, is convalescing. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your enemy, say nothing. He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like. A man's manners are the mirror in which he shows his portrait. If cheerfulness knocks for admission, we should open our hearts wide to receive it, for it never comes innermost. Seeking a Wife. When a man wants a wife he does not apply to the intelligence office nor to the secretary of the reform club. He doesn't ask a woman if she can make good pie crusts and darn socks so they won't be knotty—Not nowadays at any rate. He just goes blindfolded into a ballroom or a pink tea or a fancy dress fair and walks out idiotically happy with a rose in his mental buttonhole—Kielen Rowland's "Digressions of Polly." Two men swam the Niagara rapids a few days ago. We have forgotten their names. It is a difficult task in this workday world of ours to preserve the bloom of the peach. A Cossack who asked for better food has been shot dead. A Cossack should know his place. The $50,000 subscribed for Peary's pole-hunting project may properly be referred to as cold cash. Foolish regrets are dreary relics of the past and forgetful the junk man that carries them away. If Peary is successful, Canada will be bound on the north as well as on the south by the United States. Drastice reforms are to be inaugurated by the Chinese government. Look out for graft scandals over there. The boat rocker has just succeeded in drowning a party of three in New Hampshire, fortunately including himself. A famous football player has just bought a seat on the New York Stock Exchange. He is still looking for trouble. In Newark, N. J. caterpillars are bringing 10 cents a quart. Newark must be the headquarters of the axle grease industry. "Are we to have a revival of honesty?" asks the Rutland (Mass.) Herl. Why not? It would be a most delightful novelty. Chicago and New York continue to talk about how big they are, while the rest of the country is talking about how bad they are. It is not known yet whether the decision of the treasury department that camels' hair is wool will be pleasing or displeasing to the camel. "The Woman of To-morrow" is the title of a book just announced, but it is all that most of us can do to keep up with the woman of to-day. Eighteen Boston tailors have gone on strike, which recalls Elizabeth Salzman's salutation to another eighteen: "Good morning gentlemen both." A Japanese admiral has found that the cruiser Izumrud, late of the Baltic fleet, is a "complete wreck." There is such a thing as doing work too well. The New York Post refers to Scotty of Death Valley as a golden calf. The editor of the Post must have reasons for believing that Scotty has pawned his gun. Why should anyone complain about the heat when the telegraph tells us that a large snow bank is still visible on Mt. Jefferson, up in the White mountains? Philadelphia is certainly getting rapid, with fifty-four divorces granted there in one hour this week. And the recent raid had nothing at all to Jo with it, either. It is announced in London journals that the Princess Anna de Karenga Esterhnyz desires to sell her titles. We would advise her to advertise in the Pittsburg papers. Nicola Tesla hints that he has about solved the problem of aerial navigation. This may account for the fact that he has not recently been in communication with Mars. The season is here when you will betray your social status, according as you decide to slice it off with your knife or just hold it up in both hands and bite it off the cob. Barber Henn of Kansas City has asked the legislature to change his name. If he will promise to quit cackling his customers will doubtless warmly support the petition. "The English are not considered a pleasure-loving people," says the London speaker. If they had been a pleasure-loving people, they would never have got mixed up in that Boer war. It must be annoying to the czar to have to go poking around the cellar every time when he moves into a new palace to see how much dynamite the energetic revolutionists have stowed away. Secretary Taft says he was not angry when he wrote letter to Wallace. Then it is difficult to see how the secretary could fully express himself when angry without pligrating Admiral Evans. Word comes from New York that a woman who married a man there because she thought he was a genius has had him put in an insane asylum. She isn't the first one, however, who has had trouble in discovering the difference. An octogenarian who has just died in New York is said to have drummed heavily all his life, except nine months, during which he thought the city would be bombarded by a Spanish fleet. He evidently was reasonable in his demands for excitement. "Let us," sings one of the poets, "so hence, the night is one at hand." This would be a good motto for the fashionable man and woman who belong to three bridge clubs, and put in the other four nights of each week at dinner parties and dances and auto-mobile billing. A boat rocker was almost lynched by a crowd of women at a resort near New York a few days ago. It is to be napped that the women succeeded in making their earnestness impressive enough to work a cure. IOWA TO JOIN IN STATE MOVEMENT The Life Insurance Concerns Will Be Examined THE COMMISSION IN SESSION Chicago Meeting Promises to Result in Investigation—Auditor B. F. Carroll in Movement Which Aims After the Truth—Would Correct Evils. Des Moines, Aug. 4. Western insurance officials aroused by the disclosures as to the condition of the Equitable Life Insurance and some other eastern life insurance companies, have determined upon a combined and systematic inspection of all eastern insurance companies that the interests of policyholders in states may be safeguarded and opportunities taken to protect their interests. A conference of the insurance commissioners and officials of several of the states was held at the Auditorium in Chicago on Wednesday for a discussion of the issues for low and will participate in the examinations. Commissioner Folk of Tennessee started the movement and has received the cooperation of Auditor Carroll and Commissioner Host of Wisconsin in making it a success. Commissioner Carroll is putting in what the insurance companies have seen fit to designate as "the interstate insurance raid" it was decided to start the movement with an investigation of the big three, namely, the Eagle, the Empire and the New York Life, that a true statement of conditions may be secured and placed before the public. The idea is to give the good and the bad as it is found that the companies may profit or lose by the examinations as they deserve. The companies may profit or lose by a joint one participated in by all of the representatives and put before the public over their signatures. . . . The Metropolitan, Prudential, Pennsylvania Mutual, Connecticut Mutual, Wooster and other eastern companies were mentioned and will be ex- The participants in the meetings were: Auditor Carroll, of Iowa. R. E. Folk, treasurer and commissioner exeffioe of Tennessee. H. R. Prewitt, Vandenburgh, commissioner for Illinois. Thomas D. O'Brien, commissioner for Minnesota; Zeno M. Host, Commissioner for Wisconsin; James W. Barry, commissioner for Michigan; John A. Vorys, superintendent for Ohio. Other states will be permitted to participate in the examination through their departments upon making application, not it being the intention to limit the membership of or to bar any one desire to join. MUST PAY PENALTY. Renewal of Incorporation Almost Prohibited by Capitalization. Des Moines, August 3.—The trust companies of the state are face to face with one of the biggest problems of their existence. A large number of the companies were organized about the state and as a result when there was no fee for capital stock. It thus came about that many of the companies incorporated for capitals they never expected to use, come going as high as five million dollars. If they reincorporate they will be compelled to pay a fee on all this capital, amounting in the case of $5,000,000 to more than $5,000. This a prohibitory in the case of many of the companies while to call a meet-up and warn them and reissue the stock will be almost as large an expense. SALOON MEN CONTEST. Engage Attorneys and Prepare to Fight Back, Make Collections RIGHT BACK MULTI-Collections. RIGHT ABOVE Aug. 30. Dec. 15. owners of liquor storage units who have been notified by the tax ferrets to appear before Treasurer Murrow and pay mulct taxes for five years back, aggregating $20,000, have stated their determination to contest the case. Attorneys Clark & McLaughlin has been engaged by the liquor men. Preparations are being made to show Treasurer Murrow that the saemon should not be held. In case he decides adversely, the case will be appealed to the district court at mce. Male men claim that the tax is a discrimination. The tax ferrets base their action on the recent decision of the supreme court. THREE WOMEN KILLED. Mrs. Laible and Daughter Meet Death On Track. Waterloo, Aug. 4.—While driving through the town, the car crashed Freeport, a fast freight struck the agon in which were riding Mrs. William L. Laible and two daughters, Grace Laible and Gladys Brine. The car was also killed and the buggy was torn into kindling. The accident happened about 6 clock in the evening. No blame has been assigned to the driver, the investigation is not get advanced. Trainmen are aroused over the accident. Sunday a man was killed at the same town by the Illinois Central Each train was numbered 72. He Found His Wife Dead. Sioux Rapids, Aug. 3—Mrs. A. J. Thompson was found dead by her husband when he went home to dinner. Mrs. Thompson had not been feeling well for some days. She was down town doing some trading about the food and wine. Mrs. Thompson went home a few minutes before 12 o'clock he found her lying on the bed dead. Mr. Thompson, who is proprietor of a grocery store in Sioux Rapids, has been married but a few weeks. Monty For Iowa Schools. M. Pleasant, Aug. 4—Word has been received here that Rev H. II. Bose of San Jose, Cal., has donated $50,000 to various Western institutions throughout to charity, that to which he will send institutions will get a good share of the amount GREAT FLOTO SHOWS COMING. "The Circus Beautiful" Bigger and Better Than Ever. Dear Mogles, August 16, 2014 awelcoming so splendid "Mysterious India," so prominently announced this year by the Great Floto Shows, is unique in circumst. With the aid of tradition, history and imagination come fairly adequate may be formed and then all pale into insignificance before the glories of Mysterious India, dazzling American's millions with the splendor of the Indian splendors be believed through. Magnificent royal charlots drawn by genuine Arabian stallions, "steeds of the Black Eagle Feather." Herds of elephants and camels, carrying Blakens, warriors in the hills and brilliant cars of golden plush, bulbons covered with silver trappings, ody conventions harnessed to elephants, camel teams and natives direct from India into the entrance spectacular production. This one single feature which opens a long and praiseworthy program requires the expenditure of more money and the employment of more and varied people that could outlay the entire outlay of many so-called circuses. Two exhibitions will be given here, and in case of inclement weather, the waterproof tents insure perfect protection. Don't forget the date, August 11. DES MOINES NEGROES MAKE BOLD HOLD-UP Des Molines, August 4.—Over $100 was the haul made by two negroes who entered a business office in the heart of the downtown district during broad daylight yesterday afternoon and perpetrated the boldest robbery committed in the city this week, in the office of an insoluble on the floor, and making their escape before the affair was discovered. The amount secured consisted of $415 in cash and two cheeks aggregating over $500, which Mr. Roberts had taken from the office. The holdup occurred in the office of the Des Molines Building company at $20 Locust street, in which Mr. Roberts was alone at the time. The office is in a one story brick building just east of Ninth street on the south side of the saloon on the southeast corner. Mr. Roberts had been footing up his account preparatory to going to the bank and had placed the two checks, $390 in currency and $25 in gold, in his bank book, which he had placed in his pocket, and was just inserting another $25 into the two groes suddenly the door and walked to the back of the room where he was standing. The men had evidently been watching him through the window and had seen him place the money in his pockets. The negroes entered, demanded the money, proffered the money to them, then bowed, rendered Mr. Roberts insensible. They have disappeared. There is no clue. AMANA SOCIETY TO Iowa City, Aug. 2—Judge O. A. Byington, in the district court of Iowa county, yesterday handed down his decision in the suit brought to end a lawsuit filed by the county society, the largest communistic organization in the world. His decision was for the defendant society. The suit was brought by the county society to the county Wilson. It was fought throughout, with a former judge of the district court on each side as attorney, Judge Wade appearing for the society and the county society. The decision is a lengthy one. The history of the society is reviewed from its organization in Germany in 1718 to the present. Its real name is "The Community of Dignity." The Community emigrated to the United States in 1843, first settling in New York, but coming to this state in 1800. The testimony was reviewed, showing the mode of life, as described in the book, Briefly stated, in consideration of the surrender of his property and the donation of his labor, each member is assured a living, including care and support for minor children. Religious meetings, the district of daily prayer meetings. The children are educated by the society. Des Moines, Aug. 4-State fair entries for the twelve finest horses in the world, so considered, were received yesterday by Secretary J. C. Simpson, the governor of Iowa, and the two heavy harness six-horse teams, which won first and second prizes at the International Live Stock show in Chicago last winter have been entered in competition. They are the state fair all-illusion apperting in previous years. The entries close this week. Application have been received for thirty more statis for horses than the fair management can supply, and the applications for doubles exceed the number by over a hundred. The horse show will be an all- Iowa affair. Of the several large breeders from outside the state who provided the big show of two years ago, none were included in the entries for the fair of 1905. Heavy Fire Damage Davenport, Aug. 3.—Fire of an unknown origin yesterday morning completely burned the building occupied by the owners of the wholesalers, and L. B. Guy Crockery company, retail. The loss is $1,000. At two o'clock yesterday morning the fire also destroyed the Valquardion wooden warehouse with a loss of $7,000. No insurance. Foul Tip Killed Catcher. Hedrick, August 1—Struck over the heart with a foul tip while catching behind the bat, Eatsy Patton, aged 16, clutched wildly at the ball, offered assistance to Patton. When assistance reached him he was dead. Patton was participating in a game between the Highland Center team and a team of farmers at Nasby GRATEFUL TO CUTICURA For Instant Relief and Speedy Cure of Raw and Scaly Humour, Itching "I wish you would publish this letter so that others suffering as I have may be helped. For months auris covered my face and neck, scars forming, itching terribly day and night, breaking open, and running blood and matter. I had tried man, remedies, but was growing worse, when I started with Cuticura. The first application gave the best relief and application, when I had used two cueches of Cuticura Soap and three boxes of Cuticura Ointment, I was completely cured. (signed) Miss Nellie Vander Wiele, Lakeside, N. Y." Honeycakes and the sweetheart graduates bloom simultaneously. "Don't open your mouth and swallow everything you hear—unless you are foolish and don't care who knows it." General Billman Martson, a once famous New Hampshire lawyer, was attending court at Dover, when a young attorney made a motion that was denied by the court. The young man demonstrated against what he thought was the wrong ruling of the judge. So vehemently did he demonstrate that he was fined ten dollars for contempt of court. An old attorney took the matter up, and he was fined a similar sum. Still another, who thought he stood a little better with the judge, endeavored to straighten the matter out, but he too endured the contempt. He paid a "ten-spot" for contempt, General Martson was then seen to rise in his seat and advance to the clerk's desk. Taking his long pocket book from his pocket he took out two ten-dollar bills and laid them on the desk. "What is that for?" said Martson. "What is that for?" said the understand, "said the general, "that I have just twice as much contempt for this damned court as any man here, and I am paying for it." Voice from Arkansas. Cleveland, Ark., July 31st.—(Special)—Nearly every year tells of some wonderful cure of some form of Kidney Disease by the Great American Remedy, Dodd's Kidney Pills, and this part of Arkansas is not without its share of evidence that no case too deeply rooted for Dodd's Kidney Pills to cure. Mr. Carlie, well known and highly respected here, tells of his cure after nearly a quarter of a century's suffering. Mr. Carlie says: "I want to let the public know what I think of Dodd's Kidney Pills. I think they are the best remedy for sick kidneys ever made. "I had Kidney Trouble for 23 years and never found anything that did me so much good as Dodd's Kidney Pills. I recommend them to all sufferers." There is no unrestain sound about Mr. Carlie's statement. He knows that the cure is possible from a life of suffering and he wants the public to know it. Dodd's Kidney Pills cure all Kidney lils from Backache to Bright's Disease. More women could go in for voice culture if they could buy things for a song. "Poor old Henpeck leads a dog's life with his wife." "Well, why on earth don't he apply for a divorce?" "He says he wanted to, but she wouldn't let him."—Ex. "By the way, what has become of Grown's book, 'One Hundred Short Cuts to Wealth,' that was he working on, Brown finished the book all right, but was unable to raise money enough to have it published."—Judge. Grinnand Barrett—"Hamfatter has just bought a farm." E. Forest Frost—"Does he know anything about farming? Grinnand Barrett—'Lord, yes!' he played in 'The Old Home Weed' and 'Way Down East' for rears."—Puck. "Hello! Where are you walking in such a hurry?" "Fellow just stole my auto and went down this road." "But surely you don't expect to overtake him on foot?" "Sure. He forgot to take the repair kit with him." —Philadelphia Ledger. —— She "There's an awfully funny foke I heard today about an Irishman in an automobile" —He "Yes, dear; I heard it." She "Oh, you mean thing! I wanted to tell it to you. It was so funny that he ahead, dear, it will even funnier than you tell it." —Philadelphia Press. EVER TREAT YOU SO? Coffee Acts the Jonah and Will Come Up. A clergyman who pursues his noble calling in a country parish in Iowa, tells of his coffee experience: "My wife and I used coffee regularly for breakfast, frequently for dinner and occasionally for supper—always the very best quality—package coffee never could find a place on our table. "In the spring of 1896 my wife was taken with violent vomiting which we immediately in a stool. "It seemed to come from coffee drinking but we could not decide. "In the following July, however, she was attacked a second time by the vomiting. I was away from home filling an appointment, at the time, and on my return I found her very owl; she had literally vomited herself almost to death, and it took some days to quiet the trouble and restore her stomach. "I also experienced the same trouble, but not so violently, and had relieved it, each time, by a resort to medicine. "But my wife's second attack satisfied me that the use of coffee was at the bottom of our troubles, and so we stopped it forthwith and took on Postum Food Coffee. The old sympathy brought the 9 years that we have been using Postum instead of coffee we have never had a recurrence of the vomiting. We never weary of Postum, to which we know we owe our good health. This is a simple statement of facts. Name even if by Postum Coffee, or Free Milk Mh. Read the little book "The Road to Wet Wile." in each pik. TROOPS OF TWO STATES MAY CLASH Mississippi and Louisiana Governors Are Angry. OUARANTINE CAUSES TROUBLE Mississippi Soldiers Invade Louisiana Soil—Gov. Blanchard Says Soldiers Must Be Removed at Once Or He Will Take Steps to Protect State. Memphis, Tenn., Aug. 2.—A special to the Commercial-Applied from Baton Rouge, La., says. A clash between the Mississippi and Louisiana authorities over quarantine regulations is imminent. A private dispatch was received in the city yesterday stating that Mississippi soldiers, employed as quarantine troops, had invaded Louisiana with arms and that boats were patrolling the mouth of the Rigolets and Pearl river off the Louisiana coast to prevent boats from leaving. Governor Blanchard directed Brigadier General Peralatti of his staff and Captain J. W. Bostwick, commanding the state's naval militia, to investigate and report. Governor Blanchard also telegraphed Governor Vardaman of Mississippi: "Have reliable information that Mississippi quarantine guards, armed, crossed over to Louisiana side at heart, did or did not believe in orders, but was the thoughtless conduct merely of a few. To obviate unfavorable comment and friction please give orders that your guards remain on their own side of line. State in the afternoon Governor Blanchard received the following telegram from President Souchon of the state board of health: "A patrol boat of the state of Mississippi sent the Borgene and after prohibiting fisherman from fishing is now guarding the exits of Lake Borgene canal preventing any boat from coming out. This is an unmanrantable usurpation and invasion of Louisiana waters by the Borgene and after you to write proper authorities in Washington at once to intervene or take the matters in hand yourself." Governor Blanchard then telegraphed Governor Vardaman of Mississippi: "Have information that Mississippi patrols have forbidden fishermen from fishing in Lake Borgene and are now guarding exit of Lake Borgene canal to prevent this by your orders, or those of health authorities in your state? No such state of affairs can be tolerated. You have a right to prohibit boats landing on Mississippi shores, but not from navigating lake, sand and gulf waters of the United States. New Orleans, August 3." The fever situation showed no material change during the day, and the few foe shows that it is not spreading with the rapidity of former years. The Emergency hospital, four in the original districts and three in the charity hospital. Governor Blanchard has ordered Captain Bostick of the naval brigade to impress the fleet of patrol boats of the oyster commission into service, and to now in possession of the Mississippi boats. One of these boats has already been dispatched to the Rigolez, the neck of water connecting Lake Ponchatrain with Lake Borgne, and the last night or today a launch, armed with rapid fire guns from the naval brigade and mounted on crew and crew from the brigade, left for the scene. Another complication has developed in this connection with the Mississippi quarantine operations. The British ship Brayhead of the Head of the River has been stationed in New Orleans, stopped on the Mississippi side of Lake Bogne canal to take a deck load of timber, but the Mississippi boats absolutely refused to allow a tug to go to the mouth of Pearl river to get the barge and rafts. The Brayhead had to leave without the agents and owners will lay the matter before the British government. The authorities have not concealed their expectation that for some time there would be a daily average of twenty to twenty-five cases and a proportionate number of deaths owing to the main infec tory, and anything less than these figures will be regarded as a distinct assurance that the situation is still under control. New cases yesterday up to G p. m. Fri. deaths to date. 422 Deaths yesterday. 54 Total deaths to date. ..... 422 THE HIGH OFFICIALS THE HIGH OFFICIALS San Francisco, Aug. 3.—A special dispatch from San Diego, Cal., to the Call says: "From an official source, the reliability of which cannot be questioned because of its connection with the court itself, it has just become known what in substance will be the result of inquiry now investigating the Bomahlago claim may be stated authoritatively that the court will find that boiler B exploded not because of unusually high pressure, but because the metal of the crown sheet and the bolts holding that crown sheet in place had been broken, and nearly all tensile strength by reason of its constant use and the failure to renew the weakened place. The court will not censure the officers of the Bennington, but will pass up the matter and the responsibility to higher authority." It takes a lot of pluck to push a man up hill. WITTE'S POWERS ARE EXTENSIVE HAS THE POWER OF ATTORNEY Russian Press Advises a Delay in Discussions—Says That Witte Has Proper Plenary Power and Will Guard All Interests. St. Petersburg, Aug. 2—The Russ, the Novoce Vremya and other representatives of the Russian press counsel patience for the brief interval before the meeting of the peace plenotentailies and dwell on the futility of attacking men of straw before it is definitely known what terms the Japanese propose. The Russ has warrior. "M. Witte has definite instructions as to what demands will be absolutely unacceptable and will know what course to adopt if such demands are presented. We are ignorant of the Japanese proposals but will know what is a few days. Meanwhile let us wait." Discussing the supposition that a commission of the powers might be formed to exert pressure for the modification of extortionate Japanese demands, M. Neratoff, the spokesman of the Gaza Strip, and the Gazeta declares that, however much such a proposal might be advantageous to other powers, Russia never would be the mover of such project, as it believes that all questions connected with the settlement of the conflict between the two countries interested, China, he said, had advanced no claim to compensation for losses sustained on account of Manchuria being the theater of war but no such claim would be considered. Discussing the question of whether Witte's powers were greater than M. Witte himself had stated and were equivalent to a full power of attorney, and that "in the conduct of the negotiations the plenipotentiary will appear for the absolute master of the powers that had confirmed the trust in him." Nevertheless, M. Witte, he said, had been instructed as to maximum of concessions and if the Japanese demands exceeded these, there would be nothing to do but break off the negotiations. The Soviet also declares that China is standing in court regarding Manchurian damages and that Russia never will pay for the privilege of shedding her blood in a country to which she was called by the "Boxer" outrage. HAS RUSSIANS ON THE RUN St. Petersburg, July 30.—General Stoessell has been relieved of command of the Third Siberian army corps. Tokio, July 30, 7 p m.—The following dispatchate has been received from the Japanese army headquarters. "Our independent cavalry which entered Rykoff (on Sakhalin island, forty-five miles northeast of Port Due) July 27 withdrew on finding order in the city unfavorable to its occupancy. Our army, intending to crush the enemy's forces before they retreated from the eminences west of Rykoff commenced to advance at 3 a. m. of July 28. The van, together with an independent body of cavalry, advanced by forced marches, taking the northern extremity of Rykoff and rushed into the town. Confused street fighting ensued, but the town was completely taken at 8:30 a. m. "The enemy's main strength, which opposed our right column filed in disorder so far, took the short route leading to Parameo. "On July 28 a detachment which was sent south in pursuit of the enemy met the enemy's infantry some distance, at a point six miles south of Rykofko and killed over 200 and captured 500. "The enemy's strength opposed to our right column was of some 3,000 infantry, and four guns and four machine guns, and that opposed to our own some 2,000 infantry and our guns. "The enemy's loss in troops is under investigation." The following report has been received from the headquarters of the infantry. "Our force on the island of Sakhalin advanced on the tweney-seventh and hotly chased the enemy from early in the morning. Our vanguard occupied Debenskoe the same afternoon. While our cavalry entered Rykofko another force entered the enemy at Nomiba and Ivroskev, dislodged the enemy's force, holding Dyvencikovsky and vicinity, and immediately commenced pursuit. The enemy holding the higher place consisted of three infantry units. The temperature is 43. Fabrenskii." ABLE TO LEAVE BED. Admiral Rojetenvsky Sits .up for First Time. Tokio, August 1—Admiral Rojetenvsky's condition has made satisfactory progress since the operation was performed on his forehead. He was able to leave his bed and sit in his room on Friday, and sits in one foot, however, prevailed his walking freely, but no cause for unrestained exists. The admiral has expressed his sincere satisfaction at the treatment recorded him. New York, Aug. 2.—The executive committee of the isthman canal commission have about decided to abandon the canal at digging the canal until better prepared to cable the Herald's correspondent at Panama. 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Mr. Hay's face was a study of amusement when he was suddenly rubbed in the ribs by the elbow of this man who at the same time addressed the Secretary after this fashion: "Say, Sport, fierer over the confectionery, will you?" "The interesting part of it was that John Hay passed the sugar. Stop Babies' Tears. Ninety per cent of babies' troubles are caused by disordered stomach or bowels. They can all be quickly cured by a few doses of that great digestive medicine, Dr. Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup Presin. It digests curd milk, sweetens the bread, reduces fever and relieves pain. Absorbs milkless to mother or child. Sure relief in teething. Sold by all drugists at 5c and $1. Money back if it fails. First Old Lady—"He was a bad character; but I believe he repented at last. Second Old Lady—"Oh, no, he didn't; I saw that he died intestate."—London Globe. "My doctor," said Billyuns, "has ordered me to take more exercise." "What are you going to do?" 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"He boasts—" "I know he does; but the truth is that he caught just 000,000 fish, 000 of which were 00 inches long."—Town Topics. STRANGE, ISN'T IT? A woman sees a hat or bonnet in a milliner's window. It is in the latest style, so she determines to have that hat—or one just like it. The woman dissuades her—she wants that kind of a hat! No other will suit her. There she displays her will power, and probably does the same with eavesdropping on her family. She makes, as it were, a feminine "declaration of independence." Is it not surprising, therefore, to find some few women who still allow their guests to eat foodstuffs in important matters like foodstuffs. In spite of the fact that grocers as a rule have long ago realized the necessity of catering to their customers' needs, they are still a few of the other kind left, who show a marked inclination to persuade customers to take what they do not ask for, a coffee. For instance, the leader of all package coffees, an established favorite for over twenty-five years in millions of homes, on account of absolutely pure and uniform quality, wouldn't you thing it impossibly that a single grocery can still exist who would oppose such an invincible argument? To persuade a customer to buy loose coffee in preference to Lion Coffee? Loose coffee has no standard quality—nobody can guarantee that, it is easy. Of course, really independent and intelligent women know this, and so do up-to-date grocers, but if women who has participated about coffee as a business kind of grocer could be without Lion Coffee. Honey suckles and the sweet girl graduate bloom simultaneously. There is ground for divorce in boarding house coffee. You can get it on desertion. If a man is right he can't be too radical, and if he's wrong he can't be too conservative. Mother—"Bobby, I begged papa for an hour today to buy you a pony, but he won't do it." Bobby (indignantly)—"Why didn't you burst into tears? Couldn't you do that much for me?"—New York Mall. Mrs. McSosh—"George, you've been drinking." Mr. McSosh—"Clarinda, m' dear, I can not tell a lie—I—Mrs. McSosh—"Then, George, you're drunker than I thought. Go to bed."—Cleveland Leader. Reporter—"I understand that one of pour guests committed suicide last night by hanging himself out of a third-story window." Lodging-house keeper—"Well, there was such a roomer in the air for a while."—Town Topics. "Did th' doctor find out what it is that's allin' yes?"" "No. He said th' nawthin' but a postmortem examination wud liver reveal ut. An' I haven't enough curiosity about ut to have ut done."—Cleveland Leader. "Rather a swell-looking fellow to have to hock his watch," remarked the pawnbroker's clerk. "Yes, but this explains it,' replied the pawnbroker; 'there's a woman in the case.'"—Philadelphia Ledger. ME TOO The "Tail Enders" That Follow Genuine Articles. It is sometimes interesting to watch the curves imitators make to get the public to buy imitations of genuine goods. Every now and then some one will think there is a spendiid opening to fix up something like Postum Coffee and advertise the same way and take some of the business. An imitator is naturally ignorant of food values and how to skillfully make a cereal coffee, on scientific lines. Such men first think of preparing something that looks and tastes like the original, with no knowledge of the grains should be treated to prepare them so that the starchy part is transformed properly and the valuable nourishing elements made digestible. Such imitations may be foisted on the public for a short time, but the people are critical and soon detect the attempt, then the imitators go out of business. Something like 400 of these little factories have been started in various parts of this country in the past 9 years, and practically all of them have gone the "long journey." Just lately a new one has come to life and evidently hopes to insert itself in public favor by copying the style of the Postum advertising in the papers. This is a free country and every man who makes an honest product and honestly labels it has reason for some recognition, but the public has the right to know the facts. Postum is the one original and genuine Cereal Coffee, made skillfully and for a definite purpose. It has stood through all the wars of the imitators, has won the approval of the Physicians and the people. People who really seek to free themselves from the coffee habit and at the same time to rebuild the soft gray matter in the nerve coaters, and thus reconstruct the nervous system, broken down by coffee, can rely on Postum. There's a reason. LITTLE HOPE OF PEACE IS SHOWN Russians Are Averse to Making Concessions to Japan. THINK CONFERENCE IN VAIN Predict New Alliance Against Great Britain and Japan — St. Petersburg Gazette Predicts That France, Germany and Russia Will Be For Peace St. Petersburg August 4.—The press generally continues to avoid trenching on the ground to be covered in the peace negotiations, though the Soviet, which neither hopes nor wishes for peace, predicts that the pourpliers will result in nothing but empty and idle talk. The Moscow Gazette, an apostle of uncompromising reaction, declares that the dispatch of M. Witte to the United States is a disgrace and holds that the only noncompromise Russia can make is to demand no indemnity from Japan and "no peace until defeat and retribution have overtaken the enemy." The boulevard sheet, the Gazette, predicts a general European alliance, headed by Russia, Germany and France, to preserve the peace of the world, to restrain Japan's preponderance in the far east and to prevent Great British meddling in the affairs of the continent. TAFT AND HIS PARTY ON WAY TO MANILA Tokio, August 1.—Secretary of War Taft and party saluted for Manila on the steamer Manchuria at 10 o'clock Sunday evening. The party spent the day at Kito, leaving there at 3 o'clock by special train. At the station a great crowd awaited the secretary and Miss Roosevelt, and began cheering when their carriage arrived, the cheering continuing until the train started. Arriving at Kobe at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon, the secretary and his party were the recipients of an enthusiastic welcome from the governor, the mayor and city officials and the assembled crowd. Admid a display of day fireworks the party proceeded to the water front, where a short reception was held. Secretary Taft and Miss Roosevelt were given a number of presents. NIPPON WAS BADLY DAMAGED. Pacific Liner Suffered Heavily in Battle of Korean Straits. San Francisco. Aug. 4.—According to advises which have been received here by the mail steamer Siberia, just arrived from the Orient, former Togo Klsen Kalsha's liner Nippon, was so badly damaged by the shells of the Russian warships during the battle of the Sea of Japan that it was found necessary to run the vessel ashore to save her from being a total loss. She was one of Admiral Togo's scouting vessels on the morning of the great naval battle. It was while bearing the news to the Japanese fleet that the well known steamer met disaster, since the beginning of the war in the face of the Nippon and her sister ships. American and Hong Kong, formerly engaged in the trade between this city and the Orient, have been doing duty for Japan as converted cruisers and scout ships. From all accounts the Nippon can be raised and will again resume service on her old run. London, August 1.—Japan's lines are gradually tightening around Vladivostok, and the last dispatches from the fortress told of final preparations for a sage by the commandant of the Russian garrison. By sea the port is closely blocked by a strong Japanese fleet, practically all of Togo's ships being available for this purpose now that the menace of the Russian attempt to regain control of the sea has been forever removed. On land a strong force has already passed the Tumen on the way to Vladivostok, while it is intimated that the railroad is threatened a short distance west of Vladivostok by a force of ships coming from the left wing of the enemy's army. It is also threatened indirectly by the Japanese force landed at the mouth of the Amur, from whence troops can be transported by water to Harbin on the Sungart, compelling Linevitch to retreat if he wishes to avoid having its communications cut. That the Russian general will be able to make a stand at Harbin is considered by experts absolutely out of the question in the event of a Japanese force coming up the river. It is pointed out that Llinevitch has been barely able to hold his own against Oyama's present force north of Tieling, while at Harbin he would find himself dealing with another army of fresh troops in addition to Oyama's whole force, which would greatly hamper his retreat to the great Manchurian besides laying him open to attack and presenting to the westward by Oku and Nogi. It is evident that the Japanese intend making the best of the time that shall elapse before the peace negotiations are brought to an end, in order that they may be in possession to insure the payment of a substantial indemnity by the vanquished nation. PLAGUE SWEEPS INDIA Serious Epidemic of Cholera Exists in That Country. 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In colds the blood absorbs poison from the mucous surfaces, and the poison irritates the nerves and produces pain. In rheumatism, malaria and the grip, the poison in the blood produces like discomfort. In indigestion the gases from the impure matter kept in the system affect the blood in the same way. The ordinary headache-cures at best give only temporary relief. They deaden the pain but do not drive the poison out of the blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills on the contrary thoroughly renew the blood and the pain disappears permanently. Women in particular have found these pills an unfailing relief in headaches caused by anemia. Must Stella Blocker recently said: "Dr. Williams' Pink Pills did me a great deal of good. I had headache nearly all the time. After I had taken three boxes of these pills I became entirely well." "How long had you suffered?" she was asked. "For several years. I can't tell the exact date when my illness began for it came on by滑 degrees. 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If a man smiles and looks pleased when you pay him a compliment, pay him another one. In time you may be able to borrow money from him.—Somerville Journal. Little Clarence—"Paw-uh!" Mr. Callipers—"Weli, my son?" Little Clarence—"Paw, when a doctor is sick and calls in another doctor to doctor him, is the doctor doctored the way he wants to be doctored, or does the doctor doctor him just as he thinks he ought to be doctored?"—Puck. Cuticura SOAP MAY BE USED FROM THE HOUR OF BIRTH Weigh- ing the Baby. Physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and chemists throughout the world endorse Cuticura Soap because of its delicate, medicinal, emollient, sanative, and antiseptic properties derived from Cuticura, the great Skin Cure, united with the purest of cleansing ingredients and most refreshing of flower odors. For preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, as well as for a4. the purposes of the toilet and bath, Cuticura Soap, assisted by Cuticura Ointment, the great Skin Cure, is priceless. 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Penn, departed last Wednesday for Champaign on a visit to her parents. The Rev. S. J. Hunter, principal of the Novoxber Industrial School located at McLeod, Mississippi, is in the city of Champaign. He is a principal and A. M. E. churches and Emmanuel celebration on Tuesday, August 1. He is seeking subscriptions for the benefit of his educational work. We wish him success. Elder Galen arrived this morning from Cedar Rapids and will hold quarterfinals at the A. M. E church tonight. Mr. Willie Rose has returned home, after a trip to Minnesota, Minn., and Louis, Mo., of several weeks' duration. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Smith are in contact with their home. Mrs. Smith is suffering from long trouble and Mr. S粥th rhamnism. The Enamciliation celebration was a great success. Music, dancing and many other kinds of amusements were held in the city. Among the visitors to the celebration were Mr. Richard Shepard of Peoria, Ill. Messrs. W. Christopher and Ed Lee of Rockford, John Hall of Chicago, whom your corrections did not. MUSCATINE ITEMS Last week Mrs. Rosetta Watson gave a dinner in honor of P.E. Gaines at her beautiful home, accompanied by Rev and Mrs. Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Lamb. Mr. Nelson Tomlin and children are going to Missouri on a month's vacation. Mr. Jeff Thompson has taken a position at the union depot. Mr. Isaac Trusty and Mr. Tomlin were callers at Mr. Nelson Carr's residence Sundays. He greeted read an excellent paper to the Sunday school and was highly appreciated and complimented. The Thompson sisters of Wapello were the guests of Mrs. Ed Barnes Wednesday. Mr. Barnes entertained a jolly crowd last week at a court party. After lunch all report a fine time. Mrs. Joseph Carr graced the Johnson mansion Sunday. HOMESEEKER EXCURSIONS Via Minnesota and St. Louis Ri- North, West and South. Tickets City St. Louis alum street or Union Station, W. Adams, D. P. A: W. K. Adams, C. P. A. ALBIA NEWS. Mr. and Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Graysoon spent Sunday at the Jellows home. Mr. Elsy tendered a very nice reception to the people of Alba at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. Editor John L. Thompson was looking after the interest of the Bystander in Alba this week. Miss Tena Tolson and Jessie Parker are still on the sick list. Mrs. Parker was quite ill the first of the week. Mrs. Susie Snoddy is attending the Daughters of Tabor convention in Ft. Madison this week. Little Pauline Thomas from Buxton is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Ward this week. ECHOES FROM BOCK ISLAND. Rev. Crishon of the Second Baptist church has moved his family to this city. They are living in a nice cottage at 807 18 street. Little Mary Alice Toller has been quite sick with summer complaint, but at present writing is much better. Tuesday Aug. 1st the Grand Chapter of Eastern Star of Illinois will convene in King Solomon lodge hall, for a three days session. We are all looking forward for a general good time, as the sisters have a fine prgram ready to entertain all visitor Monday August the 7th, the Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Illinois will convene at the Prince Hall Masonic Home building to transact business of that body and continue for three days. The 28th annual conclave of Knight Templar, jurisdiction of Illinois and Iowa, convenes in the Prince Hall Masonic house building. There is one feature connected with this conclave which is worth mentioning; all visiting and local Sir Knights are going to camp on the Masonic home grounds. Tents and cots have been provided. Each Sir Knight is requested to bring a blanket or you can purchase them in this city suitable for the occasion for 50 cents each, arrangements being made to that effect. We expect from one hundred and fifty to two hundred Sir Knights to be encamped on the grounds. Miss L. Morrison entertained the B. T. Washington club Saturday afternoon. Rock Island citizens would like to see some Iowa Sir Knights and their wives during the first two weeks in August. They will certainly entertain them royal. Mr. Fred Green of Chicago is in the city on a visit to his parents, Mr and Mrs G. Green 110 14th. Mr. and Mrs. J. Slaughter have finished remodeling their house, and now have a beautiful residence. Mr. and Mrs. W. Morton have also finished remodeling their house and now have a beautiful up to date residence. We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name, and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 908 BOOM 338, 300, 360 GOOD BLOCK K Ues Moline, Ia There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it girl. THE WESTERN NEGRO PRESS ABCIATION. Colorado Springs, Colo. May 27. 705 Western Negro Press Association meeting in the ninth annual session at Muskogee, I. T., September 20, 21 and 22. 1965. T. W. 1965. Pursuant to the regular appointment under the constitution, the Western Negro Press Association is hereby called to convene at Muskogee, I. T., in its ninth annual session, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 20, and 22. All members, editors, managers and correspondents west of the Mississippi river are eligible to membership in said association and are urged to be present. We cordially extend an invitation to the members of the fraternity and the community throughout the country to meet with us at Muskogee to consider those questions so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all ministers and professors, business ministers professional men and women to join us in this meeting. Recent developments show the need of action on the part of the intelligent and thoughtful members of the race and the press with the aid of the pulpit must undoubtedly take the lead the official will be pleased lasted later will be up to the high standard. We would again urge upon every paper and its entire staff to make this meeting a personal matter in order to secure a large and enthusiastic gathering. The executive committee: C. S. Muse, chairman. Joseph D. D. Rivers, Denver, Colo.; J. C. Trumble, Boley, I. T.; W. W. Taylor, Salt Lake City, Utah; S. Ridley, Guthie, Okla.; W. R. Carter, Topek, Kan.; Albert Ross, Kansas City, Kan. The secretary is ordered to apprise the railroads of the convention and will request them to extend courtesies to the members and publishers of the craft. All communications should be addressed to the secretary at Colorado Spings, Colo. Nick Chiles, President. C. Muse; Chm. Executive Committee. W. H. Duncan, Sec. IOWA STATE FAIR. The Iowa Fair is emerging from the old style into the modern exposition class. The wooden buildings are giving way to permanent structures and the old methods are being supplanted by the scientific methods of today, with respect both to the educational and entertaining features of the exhibition. The state has $500,000 invested in grounds and improvements here and the present management of the department of agriculture under whose auspices the annual exhibition is given, is appreciative of the opportunity to make the State Fair of real value to the people, taking the place of the world's exposition which they have been attending in recent years. W. W. Morrow of Afton is president and John Simpson of Knoxville is secretary of the State Department of Agriculture. THE CHUTES Chicago's Most Popular Public Park in the wonderful site of Chicago noun- ing is more interest than the Chutes. This brittlely lighted, flag-encrusted park at Jackson Boulevard and Kedzie Avenue is an ideal resort for gay throngs. Within its enclosure the "Velvet Coaster" gives thrilling mid-air rides. High over- head a marvelous flying machine offers hazardous adventure to the multitude. "Shooting the Chutes" is a Chicago habit. Passengers go skyward on a gigan- ic steel structure. At a dizzy height gondolas start down a steep declivity over which rush cascades like the famous falls of Lodore. The gay craft descend with the speed of the winds to the bosom of an arti- lural lake where they dash swiftly forward on foam-crested waves to a placid harbor. While Weldon's big military band calls the park with music, rubber wheel cars laden with shouting, laughing merry- makers descend on undulating tracks like noiseless phantoms from a distant planet. THE FRIENDS TURBOGAN High overhead fly the machines of the Aerostat at a rate of 100 miles an hour. Were these devices not enough to delight, there are the Mystic Rill, an enchanted waterway, with boats that speed by "poppy fields" and "hanging gardens" people with fairies and genie, through a phantom "Goof" that weirdly vanishes and strangely reappears; past a miniature world's fair a haunted house that turns up-side-down; a mystifying radium cavern; "Psyche at the Well"; laughing gallery of comical anamorphoses; electric theatre; motion pictures, Katzengamn Castle, Figure Eight Toboggan, "Baby" railroad, double whirl, merry-go-rounds, giant carousels, Helter Skelter, temples of palmistry, fortune-telling and clairvoyance, Japanese daylight fireworks, protechnics by night and a thousand other devices. Seated in cool pavilions under a canopy of fluttering wings and myriads of vari-colored lights, patrons enjoy open air concerts and all these gay activities. For access to this world of amusement only ten cents is charged. All street cars transfer to the Chute for one fare. Subscribe for Bystander ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. Henry M. Bollis, C. A. Dudley, James Lincoln Callanan, and James Leonard Callanan, as Executors of the Estate of James Callanan, deceased, Plaintiff vs. Sarah V. Thornburg, sometimes written Sarah V. Thornburg, and her heirs, assigs and unknown eliminations. of Twp. 28, Range 28, W. 5th P. M. (except five acres in the NE Corner and right of way to the Daluth and New Orleans Railway Co) Defendants. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for Plaintiffs. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: Upon presentation to the court of the state, the court determined that indication thereof, is ordered that said notice be approved and that it be published in the Iowa State Bystander, a newspaper published in the city of Des Moines in the County of Polk and each week for six consecutive weeks. Done at Des Moines, Iowa, this 2nd day of August 1966. ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term. A. D. 1905. You hereby notified that on or before the first day of September. A. D. 1905. the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of Iowa County, Iowa claiming of you an absolute divorce on the grounds of desertion without a just cause. For a more specific statement see petition when on file, and unless you appear thereto and the facts of the information in and for Polk County, it being the second day of the September Term of the 1905. of said court, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 5th day of August 1905. J. B. RUH1. Attorney for Plaintiff Cost of Feeding Royalty. The imperial kitchen of the Austrian Emperor at Vienna costs about $250 z day, says a German contemporary. In this sum, however, are not included the extra expenses for court inners, etc. Style in Africa. The natives of Kikuyu, in the East African, protectorate, go about well armed. They carry a stout, ace-of-spade-shaped spear, a real buffalo-shield, a heavy, double-edged short sword, a club and several strong sticks. Their principal "garment" is a plierright coat of terra cotta earth, and they wear numerous articles of metal as ornaments. To Reclaim Everglades. There is a movement in Florida to reclaim the Everglades, which comprise 2,000,000 acres of marsh 'and' or lagoon, covered with primal forest trees. It is proposed to drain it least the more accessible marshes and clear away the trees and tangled semitropical vegetation. It is believed the lands, if once thoroughly reclaimed, would be very fertile and valuable. Presents for Sultan of Morocco. J. W. S. Langmaner, Morocco's commissioner to the world's fair, has just bought the Moorish sultan a brace of mules, a number of Angora cats and goats, some fancy dogs and a pacer and a span of fine carriage and goats, some fancy feeding. The carriages horses, the Bate and Blue, well-krown ribbon winners and the sultan $2,000 French Users of Tobacco. In France there are 6,000,000 smokers, and of every fifteen there are eight who smoke a pipe, five who smoke cigars, and only two who use cigarettes. Still the French consume more than 6,000,000 cigarettes a year. Attend Church: new people may be cognizant of the fact that there is in existence an act of parliament which provides that persons who fail to attend divine service on Sunday shall be liable to imprisonment or fine. The statute dates from the period of the procrete act, but the statute does not exclude conclusively by the spikes act dates which take place at so many public places of worship. Alcohol From Past A company has recently been ganized at Rendusburg, Pressin for the purpose of distilling alcohol from peat. The company is now building a distillery which it hopes to be able to put in operation some time during this month. According to its process the company will be able to distill alcohol cheaper from peat than it can be obtained from other substances and will, therefore, be able to sell its product for fuel purposes. Regulates Baptism of Children. The Swish government has decided no longer to permit parents to baptize their offspring by fantastic names. This law has just been exercised at St. Gall with regard to two children one of whom was baptized May 1 while the other had been named by its Italian progenitors "Ribello" rebel of Rome and "Marmo" comedian deemed and the children have been legally rehabilitized. The World as We Look at It. The World as We Look at it. When we look at the world in a narrow way, how small it seems. When we look at in a mean way how mean it is! When we look at selfishly how selfish it is! But when we look at it with a broad, generous and helpful spirit, what a beautiful world it is, and what wonderful people we find in it—Boston Christian Register. Pride and Vanity. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the misniping of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self respect.—F. Marion Crawford. Resents Reference to "Coppers." "What do you mean by talking about 'coppers' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'coppers' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind The Business Poet. "John's the poet with the true business instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet for a fat turkey and has lost the love of molluscs." *Alabama, Constitution.* Aluminum Dishes. Aluminum cooking utensils are being bled) shed by many of the big shops. They are brought out in shapes as attractive as the fine silver, copper and gold lined cooking vessels used in wealthy households. The stew pan kettles of aluminum have now such beauty of contour and finish that they seem almost more appropriate to the dining-table room than to the kitchen. Expensive Invitations. The latest craze in New York among the very wealthy is an extravagant style of invitation card. Not long ago the wife of a millionaire ordered 200 of these from a local firm and they cost her just $10 each. The cards were made of ivory edged with gold, the name of the woman in gold and gold on one side, the other being hand-painted. Cards at $each are quite common. Silence for a Month A curious custom previsals in Bulgaria which must be a hard penalty for the woman who loves to hear the sound of her own voice. All newlymarried women are obliged to remain dumb for a month after marriage, except when addressed by their husbands. When it is desirable to remove this restriction permanently the husband presents her with a gift, and then she can chatter to her heart's content. A Mourning Gift It is so difficult to know what present to give to a friend who has recently suffered a bereavement that we have nothing but praise for the enter prising American firm which has just produced a pack of playing cards for bridge with mourning borders. Punch. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE FOR THEIR SUCCESS Charles Ford East 75 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois. Published every Friday by the BYSTAND DERBING Publishing Co. Des Moines, Ia. iowa phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A M. I. State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroes of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year . . . $15.00 Six months . . . $50.00 Twelve months . . . $50.00 All subscription available in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember. Entered at the Post Office as second-class maier. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and libraries where admission is charged, one half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcements, cards, yearly contracts, etc. terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. All prepared to do first class job work are reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest African-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1884 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have corresponded to the following towns: Clinton.....A. A. Bush Keokun.....A. A. J. Fields Mt. Pleasant.....Miss Lydia P. Bartlett Museatine.....Miss Fannie Groves Marshallown.....H. C. Walker Otumwa.....Edna A. Martin Rock Island.....Mrs. C. J. Toliver City III.....Mrs. C. J. Toliver Moore II.....Mrs. R. H. Potter Boone.....Mrs. Mary Coleman Washington.....Mrs. James Redd Salesburg, Ill.....Mrs. E. J. McGruder Burlington.....O. C. Folks Dubuque.....Miss Gertrude Evans Newton.....Miss Ela Mays Superior, Wis.....Mrs. Geo. H. Wade Davenport, Ill.....Mrs. Geo. H. Wade Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Adelaide Perkins Pt. Madison.....Anna Harper Oskaloosa.....Luella E. Franklin Davenport.....Mrs. C. B. Lewis Buxton.....Arthur Turner Omaha, Neb.....Miss Wade N. B. to Correspondents.....Please for publication not later than Wednesday morning to insure publication for the current week. Henry Gray Embalming and Funeral Director, 1115 West Locust Street. A. F. St. Clair's Livery in Connection Mutual 1090 Iowa 619. NOTICE OF INCORPORATION Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have associated themselves into a body corporate, under the name of "Iowa Coal Mining Company," the principal place of business of which shall be Des Moines, Polk county, for the general nature of the business to be transacted by said corporation shall be the buying, owning, operating and developing of coal mines, buying and selling of coal mines, coal leases, coal rights, coal and real estate; making, purchasing and selling of leases, coal rights, coal and real estate; making, purchasing and selling of coal lands; prospecting for coal; opening coal mines; building wagon roads, switches, and sidetracks for connection with railroads; building and owning houses for use of miners in connection with its mines; and the doing of such other acts as may be proper or necessary for the successful conduct of its said business. The authorized capital stock of this corporation shall be ten thousand dollars ($10,000,000), all issued at the door of the corporation of the city of New York by paid for: eight thousand dollars ($8,000,000) of said stock to be paid for in cash at par, and two thousand dollars ($2,000,000) of said stock to be paid for in coal leases and coal rights by paid for in the case of two thousand dollars ($2,000,000). Said corporation will commence business on the 26th day of June, 1905, and will terminate on the 21st day of June, 1925, unless sooner terminated by the manner and form provided by law. The affairs of the corporation are to be conducted by a board of directors, consisting of not less than three nor more than five persons, who shall be the directors by the stockholders at the annual meeting of each year, and by a president, vice president, secretary and treasurer to be elected by the board of directors immediately after the annual meeting of the stockholders of each year. The highest amount of indebtedness to which sald corporation may at any time subject itself is six thousand dollar lars ($6,000.00). The private property of the incorporators and stockholders shall be exempt from all liability for all incorporate debts. Dayed at Des Moines, Iowa, this 26th day of June, 1905. Isaac Evans, Thomas Beck, S. H. Blount, Incorporators. $49.00 ROUND TRIP SEATTLE AND PORTLAND. On sale every day via the Minneapolis ann St. Louis By. choice of different routes, full information City ticket office, 512 Walnut street. W. S. Maths. D, P. A.; W. K. Adams. C. P. A. By Discovery of a Preparation, Known as SANDHOLM'S Eczema Cure and Skin Remedy.. It has been made possible to absolutely and permanently cure Eczema, Acne, Pimples, Redness of the Skin, Poison Ivy, Barbers' Itch, Scalp Eczema, Mosquito Bites, Dandruff and all skin or scalp diseases from whatever cause without greasy salves or ointments. This is to certify that I have been troubled with Eczema or a breakout on my breast, shoulders and back, for thirty years; that about three months ago I happened to be in Mr. Sandholm's drug store to buy a cake of soap; that the subject of skin diseases came up and he told me about his remedy. I took his word for it and bought a bottle of his Eczema Cure and Skin Remedy and it entirely cured me. My skin now is smooth as any girl's, the greatest relief I ever had. Did I miss the country and the person they personally. Add Mr. Sandholm's remedy to your stock, guarantee it to cure, and you will do humanity a kindness and increase your trade and reputation. These are facts. Very respectfully. A. LINTON This is to certify that I have been troubling out on my breast, shoulders and back, for three months ago I happened to be in love with a cozy that has given me a skin disease about his remedy. I took his word for it and zema Cure and Sikin Remedy and it entirely smooth as any girls. It is the greatest remedy simply to your stock, guarantee it to cure, andness and increase your trade and reputation, pefectly. Traveling Salesman A. M. Traveling Salesman A. M. Hughes Paint & Glass Co. Kansas City, Mo. To Suffers from Eczema. I have had my body covered with breaking out of this disease for the past six months, and skin specialists did not give me any relief. I used one bottle of Sandholm's Eczema Cure and my body is free from any eruption and I am entirely free from the disease. BEN. S. JONES. I have had my body covered with break past six months, and skin specialists did not give one bottle of Sandholm's Eczema Cure and medication and I am entirely free from the disease. 1739 Missouri Ave. A SURE CURE FOR ME A Pleasant Antiseptic After Shaving; St BOOKLET FREE For Sale by all Druggis SANDHOLM DRUG CO. DES MOINDS, I0 Rock Island System COLO Over head the your eyes the gandest of scenery—all air that starts the blood to racing. Colorado the ideal Vacation Land. Near at Hand Reached quickly the Rock Island into both Colorado from the Eats. Send for booklet. Under particulars of low rates this summer. A SURE CURE FOR DANDRUFF, A Pleasant Antiseptic after Shaving; Stops Hair from Falling Out. BOOKLET FREE For Sale by all Druggists and Barbers; or write SANDHOLM DRUG CO. NEXT TO CITY LIBRARY DES MOINES, IOWA. COLORADO Over head the bluest of skies—before your eyes the gandest of scenery—all around a clear crisp air that starts the blood to racing. These elements make Colorado the ideal Vacation Land. Near at Hand Reached quickly and conveniently by the Rock Island System Direct lines into both Colorado Springs and Denver from the Eats. Send for booklet "Under the Turquoise Sky" and particulars of low rates this summer. W. Walent, Des Moines, Ia. until you receive and approve of your bicycles. We ship to angios on Ten Days Free Trial Fleet guaranteed $10 to $24 1905 Models with Coaster - Brakes and Punctureless Tires. 1903 & 1904 Models $7 to $12 Any make or model you want at one-third usual price. Choice of any standard tires and best equipment on all our bicycles. Strongest guarantees. PUNCTURE-PROOF Regular price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce $4.75 we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only MAILS, STACKS WON'T LET OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES PUNCTURE-PROOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS, NAILS, TACKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Send for Catalogue "T". showing all kinds and make all EXAMINATIONS. Notice the thick rubber read "A" and puncture outlast any other make-soft. Elastic and Easy Riding AND EXAMINATION without a cost definite. We will allow a cash discount of 5% (thereby m send fall cash with order. Tires to be returned a examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J ing all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up- mong Bicycles—Sundries at Half the usual price. Buying new and punctured tires. This APPROVAL paint and Easy Riding. We will ship G. O. D. ON APPROVAL amount of $5 (thyly making the price $4.50 per pair) if you tires to be returned as our expense if not satisfactory. D., Dept. "J. L." CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Catalogue "T." showing all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up—also coaster Bauts, Built-up wheels and Bicycles—bundled at *Half the usual price*. Send for tires without a tire cover at $1.00 each outlast any other make—Soft, Elastic and Easy Riding. We will ship C. D. O. ON APPROVAL AND EXAMINATION without a cent deposit. will allow a *cash discount* of 5% (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you send a *cash with order*. Tires to be returned as our expense if not satisfactory examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. SPECTACLES MADE TO EIT ANY EYES DESEASES OF THE EYE-LAR-NOSE & THROAT CURD EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN, OCULISI DEMINGER, IDWA 602 West Walnut Street. Phone 579 TO THE PUBLIC: To Suffers from Eczema. ESTIN LISHER 42 YEARS DO NOT quemar este hasta su Senado. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN CAN WOMEN. Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer. 711 Bashaw street, Ottumwa. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St., DesMoines, 1100 Mrs. Belle Graves, 6 1728 Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mas. Zack Taylor second vice-president, 125 Davis St. Ottumwa, Ia.; Miss Lella Sheffy, recording secretary, Lock Box 77, Osko loa, Ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, co- responding secretary, 118 East Eight Treasurer, 116 Harrison St., Davenport, Ia.; chairmans of state committees, Mrs. Aana Bettus, chairman of Household Economic, 1517 Concert St. Keokau, Ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Household Economic, 1517 Concert St. Ia.; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman Arts and Crafts, Muscatine, Iowa. Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Republicity Bureau, Rural Route 5. Ottumwa, Ia.; Miss Gertrude Evans, chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main Treasurer, 116 Harrison St., Davenport, chairman of Educational Committee, 28 Rolling Blocks, Des Moines. Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Etc. Via the North-Western Line, will be in effect from all stations June 13, 15, 19, 23, 24, 27, 29, 30, and July 1 2 and 3, with favorable return limits on account of International Printing Pressman's and Assistants Union and American Surgical Association at San Francisco. Two fast trains to the Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland Limited" (electrical lighted throughout), less than three days en route. Another fast train is "The California Express" with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. The best of everything For rates, tickets, etc., apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. SPECTACLES MADE TO ANY EYES DESEASES OF THE EXT.-CAR-WOKE & THORN CURLED EYES TESTED FREE DUNCAN OCCULISSE DEBUMES, IOWA making. AGUS, very can be EASY RIDING, STRONG, DURABLE, SELF HEALING FULLY COVERED by PATENTS BEWARE OF IMITATIONS CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Coriolanian Baptist Church, core of Fifteenth School at 12 o'clock, Sunday School at 12 o'clock, Preaching at, p. m. T. L. Grifft, Pastor. 58 A. Street E. M. Corner of Second and Center School, Preaching at 3 o'clock; Worcester League at, p. m.; preaching at p. m. Horace S. Graver First African Baptist Church - Corner School Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 3:30 p. m.; Mrs. J. T. Griffin Superintendent; People's meeting 7 p. m.; preaching 8:00 p. m. Burial's Church M. E. Church of Little River at 11 a.m and 8 p. m; Class and prayer meeting 13 o'clock in Sunday; School at 2:30 p. m.; Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p. m. A. Johnson, pastor, 841 106 Maple街 between Ninth and Teeth streets Maple街 between Ninth and Teeth streets Sunday School 9:00 a. m.; preaching at 8 p. m. Rev. J. O. R. Wimbush, pastor Union Congregational Church - Corner Teeth and Sunday School 19 o. m.; evening service 7:30 p. m.; Wednesday evening H. W. Porter, pastor SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, No. 9. A. F. & A. - Meu H. H. Northwest corner of Tenth and North-West corner of Tenth and street streets. H. E. Jacobs, W. M. ; Harrison Solomon Commandery, No. 4. Mees Second and Fourth Thursday in each month Humburd E. B. ; G. Cao H. Coggert, Recorder Naomi Court. No. 3. mees Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. L. V. Matron, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secret tary. M. Olive Court. No. 4. Mees the First Friday mean month at Masonic hall, Mrs. R. A. matron, Mrs. Georgia Migut secretary. Chalmody Lodge, No. 192. G. U. O. of O. F. matron, Mrs. Georgia Migut month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth Harry McCraven N. G. M. J. Jones, P. H. H. of R. P. of 93. G. U. O. of O. F. Con- vesed the second and fourth Thursday in Midred Raleigh, N. G. M. N. Davis, N. A. Worcester, No. 72. Mees Fathers and third Thursday in each month at the Odd Fellows Hall. Sixth and Walent streets, Mrs. Nettle Mettle Weldon, Abigail G. N. EVERYBODY EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH ST. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST.