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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 11. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong of Kansas City, who were the guests of Mrs. Mary Mease, 1040 B street, last week, have returned home. Hats made to Order All work guaranteed J. KIRKPATRICK, Practical Hatter Troy Laundry Co --- CITY NEWS [N.B. You have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we will all your local news—Edd. Mrs. Anna Moore went to Omaha Saturday evening. Dorothy Hughes who has been very sick the past week is convalescent. Miss Myrtle Downing entertained Miss Priscilla Stokes at dinner Sunday. Mr. William Young returned last week from Sioux Falls, S. D., after a few weeks visit with relatives. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER SIX 8TH STREET Mrs. Sarah Shelton of Keokuk is visiting her sons, Lou J. and I. A. Shelton. Mrs. Henry Brooks is visiting with her. Regular Services at Union Gongregational church Sunday morning and evening. At 3:30 p. m., Judge Kinkead will address the Men's League. Mrs Walter Yates of Lake Park left this week for a visit with relatives and friends in Louisiana, who she has not seen for several years. The Misses Gertrude and Lillian Smith returned to their home in Chicago last Friday night, after a few weeks visit in our city. Rev. O. A. Johnson left last Tuesday for the West on a month's vacation. He will visit in several of the western states are he returns. Mrs. She'ton made a flying trip to her home in Missouri last week, accompanied by Mrs. Thornton Adams and Mrs. John Woodson. They report a fine time. The Renix Bros. were in the city a few days this and last week shaking hands with relatives and friends. They are still in the concert business and enjoying a good patronage. Call your own doctor when sick. Dr Edwards is located temporarily at 756 West Ninth street. Ring Iowa phone 1318-X, Mutual 7543-K. The A. M. E. church was struck by lightning last Wednesday afternoon, but was not very badly damaged. As the building was insured the loss will be paid by the insurance company. The lawn social that was given by club No. 3 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson last Tuesday night was well attended, and a neat sum of money was added to the funds of that club. A special meeting of North Star Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M. has been called for Wednesday evening, August 23. It is to the interest of every member to be present at 8 o'clock sharp. H. E. JACOBS, W. M. Mrs. Ella Smith of St Paul is in the city this week, called here by the illness of her daughter who lives at Saylor. Mrs. Smith was formerly a resident of our city. Mr. Jesse Hill and Miss Lizzie Logan of St. Louis were united in the holy bonds of matrimony last Monday by Rev. H. W. Porter, at the parsonage. They will make this city their future home. May their married life be a happy and prosperous one is our wish. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER Hats Guild. Dyneb The LATEST STYLES Hats st Factory Price Best $2 on earth 817 Grand Ave. Near 9th St. Iowa 1990 A new laundry just opened. Ladies' Shirtwaists and Skirts a special- ly. All Work Guaranteed 213, 215, 217 W. 9th St Mr. Ernest Erickson is spending a portion of his vacation in Missouri visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. A. J. Jackson has several good furnished rooms for rent at reasonable rates, for gentlemen only—1209 Cherry street. The anniversary dinner given by the ladies of Corinthian Baptist church on the evening of August 7 was a grand success, both socially and financially, a general good time was had by all present. The Caration club met last Thursday with Mrs. Perkins of Oak street. Home study of economics was the discussion. The club meets next week with Mrs. Corinthian Stanton on Pleasant street. Mrs. Rucker of Brookfield, Mo., will be a guest. After a brief stay in our city Mrs. Luther Lucus leaves Saturday for the twin cities, thence to Chicago. Mrs. B. J. Holmes will accompany Mrs. Lucus to St. Paul to remain a few days. Miss Nora B. Oney of Macon, Mo., who has been visiting Mrs. W. T. Buckner for the past week, left for Colfax Wednesday to visit her aunt, Mrs. W. B. Battle. She will return Saturday to finish her visit with Mrs. Buckner, 751 Tenth street. We are pleased to announce that our physician, Dr. A. G. Edwards has returned to the city and will reopen his offices. His family returns tonight. The doctor was badly missed while away by every body. We predict for him abundant success and better business than ever. We need him here and let's keep him. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET LAWN SOCIAL The Athenian Literary society will give their first lawn social this season next Monday night, Aug. 21, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, 1238 Twentieth street; take Center street car and get off at Carpenter avenue. Refreshments will be served and those who desire can play croquet, as the lawn will be well lighted. The society extends a cordial invitation to all to come and spend the evening with them. Mr. and Mrs. O. F. Watts left last Wednesday morning for Union, Iowa, Where they will join the Renix Bros. Concert Company. They expect to make a tour of through the northern part of this state, Minnesota and Wisconsin, after a few weeks with that company Mr. and Mrs. Watts will go to Oklahoma where they expect to make their future home. We are sorry to see them leave our city, but wish them success wherever they make their home. BASE BALL The Brownies will play the Dallas team in that city tomorrow. Sunday afternoon they will meet the Buxton Wooders at the Sunday base ball park. Game will be called at 3:00 p. m. As both teams expect to win, there is no doubt but what the game will be hotly contested. A HOOD CONCERT One of the best concerts that has been heard here for a long time was the one given at Burn's M. E. church last night by Miss M. Willene Jackson of Sedalia, Mo. assisted by the Imperial Orchestra. After two selections by the orchestra Miss Jackson rendered a very classic German selection, which displayed her vocal ability. She has a good soprano voice and uses it with good effect; it also shows careful training and she sings with much ease, making high C with excellent sweetness. As the weather was very warm and looked like rain the attendance was not very large. As Miss Jackson is yong yet, there is a great future for her, and there is no doubt but in a few years she will be considered one of our best soloist. Mr. O. J. Gauss rendered a violin solo in his usual good form. It is safe to say that when Miss Jackson gives another concert in our city a large crowd will be present, as her ability has been well demonstrated. 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 enterprising American firm which has just produced a pack of playing cards for bridge with mourning borders.—Punch. There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. Walled Cities of China. The "walled cities" of China are well named, for the majority are surrounded by walls thirty to forty feet in height, and from sixteen to thirty feet in breadth. The city of Hsinfuu is surrounded by a wall sixteen miles in circumference. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, AUGUST 18, 1905. IT IS TRUE. Whatever may be said of the teachings of the Tuskegee Wizard, one thing must not be forgotten, he has taught more effectually than and other man living or dead the lesson of race economy. No other influence is comparable with that of Mr. Washington when we consider the thousands, of Negroes who as if by magic, have begun to the work to some purpose. Go where you will and you will find Negroes living in better homes and striving by diat of economy to build houses to rent. It is astonishing to hear how many of the colored people now always are saying "It is better to put a dollar in the bank than to spend it at the opera houses." The common sense experiences used by Mr. Washington have become like the maxims of Franklin—the impetus to the meterial salvation of the race. While the opponents of Dr. Washington and his work are meeting and passing high sounding resolutions, dealing in hair splitting arguments and throwing stones from hidden hands the people, the common sense, right hearted people, are treasuring up the wise sayings and wiser example of the great Tuskegee teacher and making these the basis of a new and better life. Let the good work go on for from a worldly standpoint "A man's best friend is a dollar."—The Charleston, W. V., Advocate. NEW FREEDMEN'S HOSPITAL Washington, D. C.—The Afro-American people of this city as well as of the country at large will be pleased to know that the first stake which marks the location of the new Freedmen's hospital has been driven and the work of constructing the building will be begin at once. The new building is to occupy the center of the eleven acres square on Pomeroy street directly opposite the present hospital. This big plot of ground was deeded to the government for this purpose by the trustees of Howard University, and congress supplemented this by appropriating $300,000 for the erection of a new, modern building with all modern improvements. A word about the early history of Freedmen's hospital will not be out of place here. It had its beginning in 1865 as a home and asylum for disable and infirm colored people. It grew out of the generosity of Gen. O. O. Howard. It has grown step by step until it is known all over the country and has won a name for itself surpassed by few if any charitable institutions in the land. The new building and the big appropriation come to fill a log felt want. In its treatment of patients it makes no difference between residents and non-residents, and there are no barriers of color or creed or condition. The most eminents surgeons and medical experts of the race are given an opportunity to show what they can do in the domain of medical science. Each year six young colored physicians go from Freedmen's hospital into active practice with a thorough knowledge and mastery of their profession. It also secures to the medical students of Howard University superior opportunity for clinical advantages, being one of the few such institutions where young colored men can obtain such practical experience. The office of surgeon-in chief has been held by men who stand high in surgery and the science of medicine, namely, Dr. Chas. B. Purvis, Dr. Daniel H. Williams of Chicago, Dr. A. M. Curtis os this city and Dr. William A. Warfield, the present incumbent. To Dr. Warfield's energy and persistence and excellent administration of affairs much credit is due for the bright future of the hospitals. $13.60 DENVER DENVER $13.60 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 Dos 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. Passenger Station, GREAT IOWA STATE FAIR The Iowa Fair this year offers an abundance to interest any Iowa, whatever his tastes may be. The general exposition hall will be filled with the most attractiv things dear to the feminine heart and between this structure and the women's hall where there will be rest rooms, a broad and cool veranda and a hospital with physician and nurses in attendance upon sick women and children, any woman will find abundant to occupy her time during her visit to the fair. The display of grains will be sufficient to take all of the time that any person interested in grain growing and now in live stock so much, may care to spend to the exclusion of other things. Tuesday, August 29, has been designated Governors,' Soldiers' and Childrens' Day at the Fair and a special program has been arranged. The old soldiers expect to have more people here interested in their affairs, especially, than ever were gotten together at the fair. They have arranged for an address by Corporal Tanner of New York who will be the next commander in chief of the National Grand Army organization. Governor Cummins and his full staff and Colonel Thomas and his whole regiment of cavalrymen from Ft. Des Moines, the new army post in this city, will participate in the parade and the governor will speak. The soldiers' day is one of the special features of which the fair is the center and there are a score of others. Most of the principal organizations of the state have headquarters on the grounds and will hold reunions, conventions, etc. A USELESS NEWS ITEM. In the last week's issue of the Colorado Statesman, published at Denver, Colo., the editor devoted about half of a column on the front page telling about two colored men who robbed Mr. Roberts a contractor of this city, who has his office at 820 Locust, of several hundred dollars. We think Bro. Rivers you could have filled that space with more wholesome news than that for your readers, as it is a fact that all such news as that about our race is always sent to all parts of the United States by the Associated Press dispatches, and it is useless for us to devote so much time and space for such news. The daily papers will give it prominent enough head lines and circulation. So let us tell more of the good deeds achieved as the other race papers are not so quick to inform us of the good things we do af they are of the bad ones. THINGS THAT IMPRESS US Knowing that we had a business engagement that would take us into Missouri on Saturday, and having a standing invitation, we arranged to spend the Sabbath in Kansas City, Kansas. It was at the beautiful home of the Misses Mary, Lizzie, Sarah and Clara Porter, as well as that of their brother by law, Mr. B. S. Smith, where we were greeted by those whose life work is to teach, both by precept and example, the love of home and country and whose whole happiness consists in teaching that the richest and rarest gems are honesty, intelligence, and that a christian education is the way which all who hope to succeed must come. Surrounded by such friends was enough to gladden the heart of any one. While we were of any kind brought face to face with genuine hospitality we found these young ladies preparing to take up their work as teachers in the public schools. The first two teachers in Kansas City, Kansas, while the other two teachers in Kansas City, Mo.. Each is especially fitted and have had considerable experience in their chosen work. Although we found Miss Mary confined to her room on account of illness, she was very bright and cheerful and is hopeful of being able to assume her duties as teacher at the open- ing of the schools. In company with Miss Sarsh we attended Dr. Peck's church in Kansas City, Mo., where we met more of the representative people than we otherwise would have seen. The membership of this church is 700. After luncheon we were taken by Mr. Smith in his family rig over the principal parts of the two cities. By the way Mr. Smith is the assistant county attorney, and one of the best lawyers in the city and has a splendid practice. He also owns more than a dozen valuable pieces of properties in the best part of the city. We also enjoyed a very pleasant chat with the Mesdames Shelton, Adams and Woodson as they were en route to K. C. Miss Lulu Gains called on us in the afternoon; she also will teach in Kansas City the coming school year. We were urged to stay over until the next day and return with those who went on the excursion, but our word was out and we were compelled to break away from the entreaties of our friends, as well as a desire to see more of those two cities, and board the regular train in the evening for home. BUSINESS MANAGER. ALBIA NEWS Editor J. L. Thompson of the Bystander in Das Moines was in our town a few days of this week. Mrs. M. F. Ward has been sick for the past three weeks. The members of the A. M. E. church gave a moon light plenile on the lawn Saturday evening. Mr. L. E. Franklin has been sick the past week. Mrs. Anna Jones, Miss Nellie Grayson, and Mr. Will Grayson went to Kansas City, Mo. Sunday. Miss Tena Tolson entertained in honor of her cousin, Bessie Tolson of Fayette, Mo. The reast was ice cream, cake and watermelon. The Mooroe County Normal closed Friday evening and the students stopping at the home of Mrs. H. Jones returned home. There were quite a few strangers in town this week. Miss Francis Parker renurned Tuesday from a two weeks visit in Des Moines with friends. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS Lester Blackburn, the little 5-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Blackburn fell from a car load of sand and broke his leg in three places. The little fellow is getting slong nicely. Miss Tusy Green who has been ill for some time died last Thursday. The funeral was held from the residence. Mr. Claburn Berry, an old resident of this city, left for Kansas City, Mo., where he will make his luto home. P. E. Geo. Gaines, D. D., arrived here Friday evening last and held quarterly meeting and baptised one adult and five children, took four members into the church and wound up with love feast and quarterly conference Monday night. The members of the A. M. E. church have been feasting on spiritual food during the session and feel encouraged. Dr. Gaines is held in high acclimation among the people of Council Bluffs. Mrs. Wun Blackburn was baptised by Dr. Gaines in the lake near the city Sunday morning at sun rise; quite a few witnesses were present. Rev. M. G. Newman is becoming quite popular among the citizens of the Bluff city and they are beginning to hold up his hands in the gospel work. We understand that the rally at the Baptist church Sunday was a success. Rev. Bingim came over and preached for them. That now hat that Dr. Gales received from Luxx City is very becoming to him. Let all fall in line and fix the P. E. up for Conference. Council Bluffs is small but ste is in line. Mr. M. Powell is still on the sick list. NOTICE One of our subscribers at Galesburg, Ill, sent us a P. O. Money order for 75 cents August 10th, but did not say who sent it. If you will please tell us your name we will send you a receipt and give you credit on our books for said amount. HARVEST HANDS. THESE ARE THE TICKETS TO BUY The M. & St. L. ticket office, 512 Walnut street, Des Moines will sell you every day until Sept. 30th, good to return until October 31st, round trip tickets to Detroit, Minn. for $16.10, Devil's Lake, N. D. $21.92, Minneaukon, N. D. 22 30, Fergus Falls, Minn. $15.63, these are the tickets to buy if you want only one-way get up a party of 5 or more and we will sell you to all points in Minnesota and Dakota at reduced rates, call and see us at 512 Walnut street or address W. S. Mathews, D. P. A. Des Moines, Iowa. THE LEAGUE IN SESSION. New York, Aug. 16.—Two hundred colored business men opened the sixth annual session of the National Negro Business league in this city today. The object of the league is to bring together the Negroes who are engaged in business for themselves for mutual help and support. Booker T. Washington has been the president of the Negro Business League, and leaving letter from President Roosevelt to Secretary Emmett J. Scott was read: "Oyster Bay, Aug. 12—Mear Dear Mr. Scott: I wish all success to the National Negro Business League. Your organization is absolutely out of politics, and in stimulating activity among your people and working to increase their efficiency in the industrial world, it is also doing a far-reaching work in the way of giving them a realizing sense of their responsibilities as citizens and power to meet these responsibilities. I need hardly say that I put moral betterment above physical betterment. But it is absolutely impossible to do good work in promoting the spiritual improvement of any race unless there is a foundation of material well-being, because this foundation necessarily implies that the race has developed the root qualities of thrift, energy and business sense. It is as true of a race as of an individual that while outsiders can help to a certain degree, yet the real help must come in the shape of self help. "The success of your organization and the development among our colored fellow citizens of the very qualities for which you stand will mean more for the solution of the race problem than any philanthropic efforts merely from the outside could. "Wishing you all success, I am sincerely yours. "Theodore Roosevelt." YANKTON ITEMS Elder Gaines arrived in our city Tuesday of last week and preached that night. He left next morning for Mitchell, S. D. Mr. and Mrs. A. Marlon have moved down on Second street. Mr. Louis Smith is enjoying a visit with relatives and friends of this city. He reports a gay life among the Indians and his accommodating neighbors. The A. M. E. Sunday school picnic will occur next Friday, August 18, at the James river, if the weather permits. The O. S. F. entertained at the home of Miss Julia Smith. An enjoyable time was spent until a very late hour. Mr. Howard Marlon and family have moved into the house recently vacated by Mrs. Jones. Mrs. J. Dowdy took in the excursion to Sloux City last Thursday. The Misses Arabella and Helen Dowdy and Priscilla Stokes returned today, after a few days' visit in Sloux City. They announced a grand time during their short stay. Mrs. Jos. Baker of Sloux City is visiting at the home of Mrs. J. Hill. The Iowa Annual Conference of the A. M. E church, embracing the states of Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, North and South Dakota, and Minnesota, will convene in St. Paul, Minn., Sept. 6th, continuing to September 12th. It, no doubt, will be one of the largest church gatherings ever assembled in the north-west. All persons desiring to attend apply to the undersigned for information concerning rates (Signed) HORACE S. GRAVES, St. Paul A. M. E. Chureh, 2nd ard Center Sts. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS Mrs. Sarah A. Wright, the evangelist, has returned from her trip through Missouri and Kansas and reports great success. She was called to Paris, Missouri, July 6th to hold a series of meetings, to Moberly, Mo., July 19 and 20; Richmond, July 22 to 26; Kansas City, Kan., July 27 to August 1, and then back home again for a few days' rest before attending conference at St. Paul in September. The social which was held at the Baptist church Thursday evening was a success from a social and financial standpoint. Mrs. W. D. Crawford and daughters have gone to Buxton to visit relatives and friends. There will be preaching at the Baptist church Sunday a. m. and p. m. Everybody invited. Rev. Boulds, pastor. Mr. Irving of Boston, Mass, has accepted a position at the Stoddard hotel as second cook. Mrs. L. Taylor and mother, Mrs. Suter, are visiting friends at Mason City. Mrs. Geo. Reeves, who has been sick the past four weeks, is around again shaking hones with his many friends. Miss Emma Jackson was elected as a delegate to represent the Baptist church of this city at the association which is to be held at Buxton in September. Very Low Rates to Chattanooga Tenn Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold Sept. 14 to 16, inclusive, with favorable return limits on account of Anniversary of Battle of Chicamauga. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. CEDAR RAPIDS. Master Willie Ringo left Cedar Rapids last week for his host in Oskaloosa. We believe the Rapids was good for him, if we are to judge from his increase in weight. The Christian Endeavorors held their semi-annual election of officers in Bever Park last Thursday after officers was called to order directly after him. Mr. Price and Mr. W. B. Lowry were again elected president and vice president, respectively. --- Price. Five Cents. The J. S. Y. club held their weekly meeting with Mrs. S. V. Holly last Wednesday. Mr. William Lavell was an Iowa City visitor Tuesday. Born, Wednesday, to Mr. and Mrs. J. Downing, a daughter. Both doing nicely. Sunday was quarterly meeting at Bethel A. M. E. church. Rev. P. M. Lewis, assisted by Rev. E. C. Thomas, officiated all day in absence of the presiding elder. Mr. S. V. Holly, who has been ill for a few weeks, is much improved, but still unable to leave her apartments. Mrs. E. C. Thomas' condition remains about the same, but no worse. Mr. T. J. Saddler, formerly of this city, but now of Chicago, has gone to New York, where he will join the troupe of Williams and Walker. His many friends extend to him that hearty best wishes for success. Mrs. Mary Price and daughter, Mrs. A. J. Gray, left Monday morning for a visit with relatives in Champagne, Ill. Very Low Rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle Etc Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold from all stations to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle daily and to California points. August 29, 30 and 31, September 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 13, 13, 14, 26, 27 and 28, with favorable return limits, on account of various meetings. Two fast trains to the Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland Limited" (electric 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 ratvats, tickets, etc., apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Rv. BURLINGTON NEWS Mrs. Mae Johnson visited in Monmouth last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mackay visited in Ottumwa last week. Miss Lyda Burfett, who has been visiting at the Emanuel residence on Brooks street, departed for St. Paul Tuesday. The N. W. and S. club entertained Monday with a fishing party in honor of Mrs. Mary Cooper of St. Paul and Miss Lyda Burkett of Jacksonville, Ill. Mrs. Janette Early of Quincy is visiting with Miss Bessie Early on Mt. Pleasant street. Mrs. Mary Cooper departed Tuesday for her home in St. Paul, after a two months' visit with her mother, Mrs. Harriet Tyler. Friends in her circle will miss her jolly ways and that winning smile which she distributes so freely. She is one that looks better coming than going, especially to Burlington people. (St. Paul papers please copy.) Mrs. S. L. Tigg and Miss Ida Palmer have returned from Rock Island. Mrs. Lizzie Palmer of Des Moines is visiting Miss Ida Palmer Visiting Miss Ida Palmer. O. C. Folks, Cor. P. W. 71 L. Pct. Des Moines .108 71 37 658 Denver .108 63 45 583 Omaha .108 56 47 544 Sioux City .106 56 50 528 Pueblo .105 39 61 390 St. Joseph .105 29 76 270 Alcohol From Pearl A company has recently been organized at Rendsburg, Prussia, for the purpose of distilling alcohol from peat. The company is now building a distillery which it hopes to be able to put in operation some time during this month. According to its process, the company will be able to distill alcohol cheaper from peat than it can be obtained from other substances, and will, therefore, be able to sell its product for fuel purposes. Regulates Baptism of Children The Swiss government has decided no longer to permit parents to baptize their offspring by fantastic names. This law has just been exercised at St. 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 on revolutionary. The names were condemned and the children have been legally baptized. --- The World as We Look at it. When we look at the world in a narrow way, how small it seemal When we look at it in a mean way, how mean it is! When we look at it 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. Kristine Niles Almond Librery Few people may be vigilant of the fact that there is in existence an act of parliament which provides that persons who fail to attend divine services on Sunday shall be liable to imprisonment or fine. The statute dates from the period of the protococt, but that it is rarely enforced is provided only to conclusively by the space atteed to which take place at so many public places of worship. Per First Falling In Love. It takes several rehearsals to make a girl letter perfect in the little game of matrimony. The first time a girl falls in love all she knows about a man is that he is a good waltzur and wears proper collars, that his hair curls at the edges, and that he doesn't tread on her frocks - Helen Rowland's "Digres Mous. of Polly." DES MOINES. IOWA Happiness is nothing more or less than learning to enjoy your own society. It will be the treaty of Washington, although made at Portsmouth, in the state of Maine. Why should not Flizzimmons "return to the ring"? He can talk as loud as the best of them. A dealer says that more thermometers are sold in winter than in summer. How foolish people are! A Yale professor who died recently actually left a small fortune. He was an exception to the rule, however. Most housekeepers will look with suspicion upon a hired girl that holds stock in the newly formed pottery trust. Gea. Chreschettattikil will never get himself mentioned often by the English-speaking world, even if he does prove a hero. New Jersey is making a strenuous war on mosquitoes, but there will be enough of them left, undoubtedly, to convey the idea. Being an inland country saves Switzerland a lot of trouble. She hasn't even been invited to take part in the Moroccan conference. Col. Mann has bounced his managing editor. Evidently the colonel had reason to suspect that something was the matter somewhere. Unless the "Fade and Farcies" book contains at least one chapter on monkey dinners it cannot be considered a really representative work. If we are to be given many such plays as "Alice-sit-by-the-fire" and "All-of-a-sudden-Peggy" it will become necessary to star the hyphen. Most of the land on earth having been apportioned, some of the powers are now beginning to quarrel over spheres of influence on the ocean. Although a small nation, Holland bears more than its share of the white man's burden. A Dutch expedition has just killed 280 natives of Celebes. Quite possibly it is a wise provision of nature that most millionaires are disinclined to work. If they were not, we might be affected with billionaires. That Massachusetts letter carrier who has been in the service fifty years has probably delivered love letters enough to make a thousand cyclopedias. Col. Mann says they sent all over the world for hides to bind "Fads and Fancies." How foolish! Why not use the hides of the subscribers they skinned? E. H. Harriman says "there are too d–d many reporters." He is enthusiastically supported in this opinion by Nicholas Romanoff and Samuel W. Pennypacker. Handicapped as they are by being called "the senators," how could anybody expect the members of the Washington baseball club to put any ginger into their playing. Wizard Burbank says perfect men may be produced in the same way that he is producing superior fruit. Evidently the wizard has never tackled an unruly boy. R grows increasingly difficult to get into society. At one time a whiff of gasoline was almost an open sesame, but now it is necessary to have been mutilated in an automobile collision. It was the woman who dreamed that her husband had given her the goods for a new gown who waked to a realizing sense of what the poet meant by "the baseless fabric of this vision." Statistics show that only 15 per cent of the people who are run over by automobiles receive fatal injuries. Still, the distinction of having been run over by an automobile is hardly worth even that risk. It is something to the credit of Mr. William Waldorf Astor that he was the only man in the Vanderbilt and Auburn colleges declined to become a subscriber for the famous "Fads and Fancies" book. "All the members of the Dutch cabnet have resigned." It takes something of that sort occasionally to remind us that there is such a place as Holland—Richmond News-Leader. And yet the Hague is there. One "V. R." writes to the New York Times as follows: "It is hard work for an educated man trying to keep tab on the inaccuracies of the press." His beautifully rounded statement is evidence that he writes from personal experience. The eight Pittsburgh women who were seriously hurt in a bargain counter rush for men's 10-cent overalls and shirts were obviously influenced by the unselfish desire that every woman has to sacrifice herself for her husband's sake. An Englishman writes to the Westminster Gazette explaining that the word "gerrymander" is derived from the name of a former member of parliament, Gerald Mander. This would no doubt astonish Elbridge Gerry if he were alive. Ten powers have officially accepted the eulian's invitation to the international Moroccan conference, with the United States, Sweden, Norway and Portugal yet to hear from. It is evidently going to be a good place to study modern languages. With Assistants Prof. Holden Has Made Inspection of Fields. OVER ROUTES OF CORN SPECIAL Says Investigation Shows Farmers Took Advice and That the Results Show Sooner Than Was Expected. Des Moines, Aug. 18—Prof. P. G. Holden, the apostle of seed corn testing and Iowa's recognized authority on corn, who is in Des Moines, made the statement yesterday that with favorable conditions go over 400,000,000 bushels—the biggest yield the state has ever hoped for, and 20 per cent greater than the yield of a year ago when Iowa made its record. Professor Holden said: "I have been giving very close personal attention to the corn crop this season and have visited fields in every locality in the state in which I lectured last winter and spring, and that assistance has been given in instances several places in each county. I have gone out for the purpose of ascertaining how generally the farmers followed my advice as to the testing and planting of corn and to ascertain the results, and to do this I have gone into the fields and personally investigated, not taking any answers, and I have found that the stand is much better than in previous years. "My observations as to stand and present condition of the crop will warrant an estimate of a 400,000,000 bushel crop if the weather continues much of the crop is my estimate that in ger in twenty to twenty-five days, while thirty days of favorable weather without frosts ought to assure the safety of all of the crop that it is ever expected to save. This weather is not expected to be asked. The showers followed by bright, hot days, means phenomenal development of the crop. In a day like this the crop will be benefited as much as by two ordinary days. "I have found that the condition of the crop will be to three weeks a head of normal conditions for this period of the season. "We thought it would take six to ten years to show results, but we are going to show them this year and next year I believe we will have access to the farmers who have followed our advice, all we set out to do in a number of years. The seed corn gospel is to be spread again next year, however, and if enough is appropriated for the extension work of our farmers we see more than train out during the winter and early spring months." BOY ACCIDENTLY SHOT. Homer P. Willis of Council Bluffs Has been a friend of Dr. Death. Narrow Escape From Death. Clinton, Aug. 16—Homer P. Willis of Council Bluffs, who is in Clinton visiting his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jonh Pickerling, met with a painful accident and narrowly escaped death when Dwight Oney, a young friend of the western Iowa boy, pointed a 32-calibre revolver which he supposed to be empty, at him, and dismembered. He later inserted the boy's right arm and lodged in the muscles of his back. The end of the bullet protruded from the flesh, and young Oney cut it with his jackknife. The accident occurred across the Mississippi river in Whiteside county, where the two boys had spent the afternoon playing Indian. After the accident, young Willis, supported by her father, jumped the bridge, which is over a mile in length, and the boys made haste to the office of a local surgeon, where the wound was given attention. No serious results are anticipated. WHO WROTE THE LETTER Fatal Note Pinned to Dead Man's Shirt May Solve Mystery. Ottumwa, Aug. 17.—"Let Mary, my wife, have all my property and be appointed administrator for all my protection. It was my fault and Daniel Lewis and wife's fault that their property was put in my wife's name for protection." James M. Harris." Upon the authorship of the above note pinned on the inside of the shirt of the woman found dead, may rest the guilt or innocence of t.e. wife who is being held for the murder. The woman maintained that her husband had left a note. It was found and it was then declared that Harris had not written it. When the preliminary hearing is held handwriting experts will testify as to whether the note is gen- DIES IN CASKET. Lara Peterson, a Sioux City Cabinet Maker, Commits Suicide Sloux City, Aug. 15—Lying in a box of his own making which fitted him almost as snugly as an under-taker's caset, the dead body of Lars Peterson, a cabine maker and an old resident, was found yesterday by his son, who was at the end of the box, attached one end of a rubber hose to a gas jet, placed the nozzle in the hole in the box, turned on the gas, laid in the improvised casket, locked the door and died. He was acting quietly for some time. Finds Brother Dead In Bed. Sioux City, Aug. 17—When Mrs. Jessie Kennett was to the room of her brother, Albert Kelling, to call him for breakfast yesterday morning she found him cold in death. Horrified, she ran screaming from the room. The young man was 33 years of age and died of heart disease. The young man is rather a hardware merchant on the west side. Rifle Shot Through Heart. Ottumwa, Aug. 16—Les Alerson, the twenty year old son of Joseph Alerson, a naval officer near New York, shot himself through heart with a twenty-two rifle yesterday. Cause of the act is unknown. THOUGHTS FROM THE GOVERNOR'S SPEECH. Delivered Before the Reciprocity Convention at Chicago. Reciprocity is an adjustment of our tariff schedules, either by general law or special convention, looking toward an increase in the volume of our exports. The measure of protection, as formerly defined, was the difference between the cost of delivering the product by the domestic producer in the domestic market and the cost of delivery by the foreign producer in the domestic market. * * No foreign nation could justly complain of this equalization. There is no conflict, and can be none, between protection, and reciprocity if we abandon the selfish interest of the particular producer, class of producer, and ascend to the higher standpoint from which we may view the common welfare. Protection is not designed to narrow the field of American labor, and any duty that has the effect of lessening the domestic output is not in harmony with the policy out of which it springs. Although we have built up the most complete system of exclusion ever known in the history of the world, we have not a line or a letter, in law or treaty, that has for its object the protection or the enlargement of the markets that the farmer is seeking. So long as it is popular to assert that duties cannot be too high and that they must be universal; so long as applause accompanies the declaration that it is brilliant statesmanship to construct a system that makes the man the foreign consumer for the same product from the same factory, there is no hope for reciprocity. DAUGHTER CAUSES SON TO SHOOT FATHER Iowa City, Aug. 17.—Giving vent to the anger that had ranked in his bosom for the twenty-four hours since he heard that his father had choked is pretty 16-year-old sister, Loretta, and driven her from home, resulted in Tom Higgins of Chicago shooting and seriously injuring his father, John Higgins, here yesterday. Young Higgins, who is barely past 21, is very bitter at his parent and does not seem to regret his act, for which he has been placed in jail. However, he claims that the shooting was in self-defense. Miss Loretta Higgins is a student in the high school here and incurred the wrath of her father by some act. The parent reproached her severely and it is said that the girl showed her temper, causing the father to grasp her and choke her. At the conclusion of the family jar the girl left home. She informed her brother Tom, her confidante, who is employed in Chicago. He started for Iowa City at once and between father and son followed. Five shots were fired during the melee, one taking effect in the elder Higgins' face. Young Higgins was arrested south of the city. He waived the preliminary hearing and was held to the grand jury. He expects to be able to furnish bail. WOMEN MAY BE BARRED IN POLK Des Moines, August 17—In a spirited discussion over the new primary law at the city hall yesterday it was discovered that there is a section of the law which, if literally construed, bars women from being candidates before party primaries. The law which was passed at the last general assembly and is applicable to Polk county only as it is passed for counties with cities having over 60,000 population, has never been used at an election and it may be necessary for the legislature this winter to change the law before it can be used. It will be necessary if any woman desires to be a candidate for office. Under the present section which prescribes qualifications of candidates the words "qualified voter" are used and the word "non-qualified woman can not run for any office in Polk County at the party primary. Mrs. Dodson is now recorder, but she was elected before the law went into effect. The section of law is being discussed read as follows: "Each candidate shall file with the county auditor the following affidavit:" "I, being duly sworn, say that I reside at.....street.....(city or town), of the county of.....state of Iowa, and that the political party with which I affiliate is the" "city and that I am a elected voter therein and a.....that I am a candidate for nomination to the office of.....to be voted upon at the primary election to be held on.....and hereby request that my name be printed upon the official ban lot as provided by law, as a candidate of the.....party. Father Cuts Off Child's Foot Tingley, Aug. 18. While cutting weeds with a scythe Mr. Collins of this place terribly injured his 5-year old child. The little one was playing in the weeds and was entirely hidden the scythe, vigorously swung by the father, struck the child just above the feet. One foot was entirely severed and the other was almost cut off. The father was struck by the medical assistance was quickly summoned and the child's condition is favorable and there are good chances of recovery. Could Stay Away No Longer Spirit Lake, Aug. 17, 28. Murray, who 21 years ago assisted his wife with a returned yesterday and wont at once to his home. His wife has been drawing a pension for 24 years past. LARGEST PIANO SALE ON RECORD Closing Out 500 Planos. Irate passenger (as train is moving off)—"Why the blank didn't you put my luggage in and I told you, you blankety blank!" Porter—"Eh, mon, yer luggage is na sie a fule as yelerre. 'Yere' the wrang train."—Pick Me-Up. Her brother—"Sister stuck up for you last night all right. Pop said you were a fool. Her suitor."—What did she say? Her brother—"Sister said that he shouldn't judge a man by his 'ooks.'" New York Mall. Yeast—"Do you believe retiring early makes a man believe, wealthy, and not insane! Misonbeake! You quite are if I missenbeake! You always retires early there are certain things I never got wise to."—Yonkers Statesman. Gratitude Well Expressed Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Aug. 14th. Mr. C. L. Smith, painter and decorator, whose home is at 369 Anne street, this city, makes the following statement: "I was Iald up with some kind of pain. Some said it was Lumgap, other Satica and others again Rheumatism. A few of my friends suggest whatever it was it gave me a great deal of pain; in fact, almost completely crippled me. I had to use two canes to walk about, and even then it was a very painful task. "A friend advised me to try Dodd's Kidney Pills and I began the treatment. After I had used the first box I was able to throw away one of the canes and was considerably improved. The second box straightened me up so that I could go about free from pain about any assistance, and very soon I was happy, without a pain or an ache. Dodd's Kidney Pills seemed to go right to the spot in my case and they will always have my greatest praise." A young Virginia woman who was very ill, was approached by her colored servant, who said: "Miss May, mah mothah dun had a cousin want to tell me about her illness." "Is that so, Cora?" replied the lady. "Vessum," responded Cora, encouraged, "but mah mothah's cousin she died, 'deed she' did. Well, she should tell her such a tale at such an inopportune time, 'if that's all you have to say to me you can leave the room and don't come in, you should tell her such a story." Cora was thoroughly frightened at what she sae had done, and wished to ameliorate her ill-chosen story, so she thought for a moment, and driving to go, said: "Well, Miss May, mah mothah tole me she meled mighty easy." When the United States monitor Puritan was about to get away for the recent naval manoeuvres, a swarthy young fellow came up to Navigator Blee, and in the best of English asked for a job aboard the manoeuvres he might have done was nothing for him to do, but the other said he didn't want any pay—would like to go along for the fun of it. So he was taken on, and all through the manoeuvres was one of the few times he met the those aboard the boat. When the Puritan returned he shook hands and in a moment was gone. He was lost sight of and Blee thought nothing more to the manoeuvres until he met the treasurer, Takahira, taking his usual afternoon auto spin. Beside him was a young man—the lad who scrubbed the decks of the Puritan. Then Blee unanimously acquired her knowledge of what other nations do and how they do it. HEART RIGHT When He Quit Coffee. Life Insurance Companies will not insure a man suffering from heart trouble. The reason is obvious. This is a serious matter to the husband or father who is solicited for the future of his dear ones. Often the man is expected thing and can be corrected if taken in time and properly treated ▲ man in Colorado writes: "I was a great coffee drinker for many years, and not aware of the injurious effects of the habit till I became a practical invalid, suffering from heart trouble, indigestion and nervousness to an extent that made我 wretchedly miserable and to those who witnessed my sufferings. "I continued to drink Coffee, however, not suspecting that it was the cause of my ill health, till, on applying for life Insurance I was rejected on account of the trouble with my heart Then I became alarmed. I found that leaving off coffee helped me quickly recover. I was then attracted by the advertisements of Postum Food Coffee I began its use "The change in my condition was remarkable, and it was not long till it was completely cured. All my aliments vanished. My digestion was completely restored, my nervousness was completely restored, and all, my heart steadied down and became normal, and on a second examination I was accepted by the life insurance Co. Quitting Coffee and using Postum work the cure." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason, and it is explained in the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in each pkg. FURTHER CAUSE OF RECIPROCITY The National Reciprocity Conference Meets in Chicago. Declaration of Principles Adopted by the Convention Favors the Establishment of Maximum and Minimum Tariff. Chicago, Aug. 17.—The national reciprocity conference yesterday began a two days' session at the Illinois theatre, 600 delegates from all parts of the country having assembled to discuss reciprocal trade relations with other countries, amendment of the Dingley tariff law, alterations of the interstate commerce laws and kindred matters. The west sent a large delegation the great stock raising and farming industries of the west being especially well represented. Manufacturers from the eastern states and central states were represented. A notable feature of the conference was introduced and spoke briefly. He resided in Chicago, representing nearly every country in the world. The conference was called to order by A. D. Sanders of Chicago. John Baldwin, president of the Illinois Manufacturing Association, was made temporary chairman. William R. Corwin of New York was chosen secretary pro tem. Fredrick Larrabe of Iowa assistant secretary pro tem. Gov. Charles S. Densen of Illinois was appointed and spoke briefly. He was followed by Major Dunne in an address of welcome. After the appointment of committees Gov. J. H. Mickey of Nebraska made a short address. Upon the opening of the afternoon session permanent officers for the conference was recommended as follow: Permanent Chairman—Hon. S. B. Packard, Iowa. First Vice Chairman—William C. Maybury, Michigan. Second Vice Chairman—I. T. Prior Texas. Third Vice Chairman—Andrew G. Webster, Massachusetts. Secretary—W. R. Corwin, New York. Assistant Secretary—Frederick Larrabe, Iowa. In assuming the gavel as a permanent chairman, Mr. Packard addressed the conference. Mr. Packard then introduced Senator Cullom, the first speaker on the program. Mr. Colum collum spoke frankly, declaring that the west is almost unanimously in favor of reciprocity—eastern senators are almost solidly against it. He declared there are two ways to achieve reciprocity or a maximum and a minimum tariff, and as it appears now the latter is the method that will be adopted. Senator Colum was followed by Eugene N. Foss of Boston and Michael Ryan of Ohio. In the appointment of a committee on resolutions the convention adjourned. Chicago, Aug. 18—The reciprocity conference, called to devise means of bettering the trade relations between the United States and foreign countries, finished the work yesterday for which the meeting was called; arranged for a committee to prosecute the plans of the convention and formed a permanent organization styled the American Reciprocal Tariff league. The committee, which will consist of 15 members to be appointed by the chair, was given full power to organize and promote the work for maximum efficiency. The resolutions advocate a maximum and minimum tariff as a means of relieving the situation with which this country is confronted, and suggest that such reciprocal concessions be arranged by a permanent tariff commission, to be created by concessions and to be appointed by the president. The principal speaker at yesterday's session was Gov. A. B. Cummins of Iowa, who in a speech full of fire and eloquence hurled defence at the enemies of reciprocity. Mr. Cummins, with eight burlesque under spell, and except when interrupted with uprairous aplause he held full sway for three-quarters of an hour. Other speakers were Edward Rosewater of Omaha, former Mayor W. C. Maybury of Detroit, A. B. Fuarquah of Birmingham, and E. S. Lockridge of Indiana, and a dozen delegates who made volunteer addresses. Chicago Banana Famine Chicago, Aug. 17.—With the visible supply of bananas reduced to half the original amount because of the restrictions on importation made by the quarantine in New Orleans, wholesale dealers along South Water street are predicting a famine in the fruit. Prices in the last two weeks have shown a steady rise until they are about double what they were a month ago. The demand is greater than the supply. Proclaims on American Goods Washington, D. C., Aug. 17.—Consul General Lay at Canton, China, has cabled the state department that the viceger of that province has issued a proclamation warning the people not to intimidate any persons who desire to mount any American goods or to commit any acts of violence. So far it does not appear that the proclamation has had any effect. Theft at Cedar Rapids Cedar Rapids, Aug. 15.-Burglaries stole $200 worth of valuations from a second-hand store here. Watches razors and other articles were taken. The police have no clue. The contract for the Prairie Creek drainage ditch was let by the board of supervisors of Buenas Vista county and the city of Brownsville, 9-10 cents per cubic yard. There will be approximately 200,000 cubic yards of dirt to be removed. This is the first contract to be made in that county under the county law, which required constitutional by the supreme court of this state. On Relations of Railroads and Refrigerator Lines. IS RESULT OF COMPLAINTS Is Violation of Act to Regulate Interstate Commerce — Charged That Rebates to Refrigerator Lines Act as Authorized Agents of Railroads Washington, Aug. 16.—The interstate commerce commission, on its own initiative and as a result of complaints against private car lines, yesterday unexpectedly began an investigation of the relations between railroads and refrigerator lines, by which it is charged that the act to regulate the interstate commerce is being violated in several specified respects. The complaint set forth by the commission is directed against the Armour car line, the American Refrigerator Transportation company, the Santa Fe Refrigerator Despatch, and the following railroads: St. Louis & San Francisco, Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, St. Louis, Iron Mountain & Missouri, Central of Georgia, Southern, Atlantic Coast Line, Scabail Road, Pennsylvania, and Kansas City Southern. The refrigerator lines are made respondents in proceedings which require that specific answers to all questions be made to the interstate. It is charged that by way of rebates or other devices the refrigerator lines are acting for the railroads as authorized agents, and the railroads, acting for the railroads, are collecting and receiving for the refrigeration of fruit and vegetables lower rates from some shippers than they are contemporaneously receiving for similar service rendered to other shippers. This is because of the location of 2 and 3 of the act to regulate interstate commerce. Another charge is that failure and neglect to publish at shipping stations and file with the interstate commerce committee the rates and charges imposed for the refrigeration of fruits and vegetables constitutes a violation section 6 of the interstate commerce act. The commission alleges that the charges published jointly by the refrigerator lines and the railroads for the refrigeration of fruits in certain specified territories are unreasonable and unjust in and in violation of section 1. The territories described are Missouri, Arkansas, Texas, California, to eastern points, Louisiana and Kansas and Georgia, South Carolina and North Carolina to New York. Washington, D. C., Aug. 17—It is rumored that President Roosevelt has tendered the secretary-ship of the treasury to George B. Cortelyou, Mr. Cortelyou, to the surprise of some of his cose friends, is hesitating about accepting. He knows the ins and outs of the postal service, as he grew up in that department. He feels that he can administer the affairs of that organization, but venturing into unknown fields, even though the move would place him nearer the head of the cabinet table and put him in touch with big financial interests. It is said that if Mr. Cortelyou becomes president's aid, Harry S. New of Indianapolis will be invited to enter the cabin as postmaster general. The tender of the postmaster general has not been made to Capt. New nor will it be until Mr. Cortelyou makes up his mind to take the job. But there is good reason to believe that the president would like to have Mr. New in his official family. SENTIMENT GOING TO RUSSIA. American Correspondents Believe Russians Deserve Consideration. Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 17.—The following was cabled to the London Times by its correspondent at this point: "There are here about 120 press representatives, of whom perhaps 100 are for American journals. With scarcely an exception they were when they came pro. Japanese, Today, with scarcely an exception, they have come under Russian influence, not wholly but in part. Pro-Japanese in opinion they now are as their journals and the nation remains, but nine-tenths of the news they have been able to send has come from Russian sources. Is it strange, then, that the feeling toward Russia is that, but I believe it is." I am authorized by the Japanese authority concerning the restoration of secrecy is inaccurate. "The czar's chief envoy declared today: "Baron Komura proposed it and I assented. But I did not say it was never thought so. I do not think so. I believe I said in French 'Tres bien.' "I assented, but did not approve. When the protocol was drawn it read. "Resolutions of the conference shall be kept secret." The Japanese writer said. "The deliberations and all proceedings of the conference shall be secret." "Again I assented rather than to make difficulties. Probably the discursive arose from errors of translation. The interpreter who transcribed for me for the purposes of speaking French imperfectly and with an acent difficult to understand. When I do not understand him." "M. d. w'ile said much else, all in perfect temper, but without hesitation over the words imputed to him. That he knew near when the truth will all come out, all proceedings, protocols, text of articles, and everything to be made public, is clear." The social climber prefers a family tree. COMMODORE NICHOLSON COMMODORE Somerville Nicholson of the United States Navy, in a letter from 1837 B. Street, North- west, Washington, D. C. says: "Your Peruna has been and is now used by so many of my friends and acquaintances as a sure cure for catarrh that I am convinced of its curative qualities and I unhesitatingly receive many of our persons suffering from that complaint. Our army and our navy are the natural protection of our country. Peruna is the natural protection of the army and navy in the vicissitudes of climate and exposure. 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Article 4 consists, of mutual pledges to observe the integrity of China and the policy of the open door for the commerce of all nations, and article 6 covers the surrender of the Russian leases to Liaoning peninsula, Port Arthur, Dalny, and the Blonde and Elliott islands. Article 4 both parties gave ready assent, and the official statement of the adoption of that article took care to state that it was agreed to "unanimously." Article 5, the consideration of which was postponed later, provides for the cession of the island of Sakhalin. Discussion appearing useless at this stage on account of the firm negative given in the Russian reply it was decided upon the motion of the Japanese to defer its discussion thus revealing the Japanese intention of postponing to the end the life and death struggle. This is the usual procedure followed in diplomatic negotiations, enabling the negotiators to come to an accord upon all possible points before tackling the crucial issue of the fact that the Russians acquiesced in the proposition shows that they too are forced to anxious as are the Japanese that the world should not accuse them of being responsible for preclimatizing the break, if break there is to be, and wrecking the conference. All questions relating to Korea and Manchuria, except the cession of the Chinese Eastern railroad and the main Siberian line running through northern Manchuria from the station "Manchuria" on the Amur via Harbin to Vladivostok, are settled in the five articles already adopted. Some confusion has arisen about those articles because they be accepted as absolutely accurate: 1. Recognition of Japan's "preponderating influence" in Korea, etc. 2. Mutual obligation to evacuate Manchuria, Russia to retrocede to China all special privileges. 3. Japanese obligation to restore the sovereignty and administration of China in Manchuria. 4. Mutual obligations to respect the territorial and administrative integrity of China and the principle of the "open door." 5. The surrender of the Russian leases to the Liaotung penninsula, including Port Arthur, Dalny and the Blonde and Ellott islands. The remaining seven articles—not even in numerical order—are: The cession of Sakhalin, reimbursement for the cost of the war, the cession to China of the Chinese Eastern railroad; the article relating to that portion of the main line of the Siberian railroad running through northern Manchuria, which includes provision for policing of the road by China and not by Russia; fishing rights on the Siberian coast north of Vladivostok to the Bering sea, the article affecting Russia's naval power in the far east and that providing for the surrender of the Russian warships interned in far eastern waters. To all of these Russia has more or less objection. MORE TROUBLE. Six States Will Work Together in Investigating Insurance. Lincoln, Neb., Aug. 16.—Insurance Auditor Pierce has announced that the insurance department of Nebraska, working with Wisconsin, Minnesota, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, would on October 1 begin an investigation of the affairs of the Equitable, New York Life and Mutual Insurance companies in the states named. Provo, Utah, Aug. 18—Ray Daniels of Provo, Utah, was the first name drawn from the box at the drawing for homesteads in the Unitah reservation yesterday. The second name drawn was Noah M. Balbock, of Angora, Colo. Daniels and Balcock will be entitled to the first and second selections respectively of the reservation lands to be thrown open to entry on August 28. The value of these homesteads of 160 acres each have been variously estimated, but conservative figures placed the value of any one of the best fifty claims at from $5,000 to $10,000 and state that $10,000 is probably a liberal valuation of the best claim open to entry as a homestead. TYPHOID GROWS SERIOUS. Washington, Aug. 15—Twenty nine new cases of typhoid fever and two deaths from the disease were reported to the health office yesterday. The outbreak has passed in severity that of 1903, when the greatest number of persons under treatment for the disease at any one time was 224 and which spread rapidly. Health officials are benefiting every effort to fight the disease, including a house to house inspection of back yards and cellars, with a view to remedying unsanitary conditions. One bed of the new filtration plant will be opened probably today, thus reducing to that extent the danger from typhoid fever and other disease germs which it is believed comes from drinking unfiltered water. Kiel, Prussia, Aug 13.—The Russian transport Andyer, which escaped capture by the Japanese after the battle of the sea of Japan, has passed the Great Belt, one of the struts of the Baltic sea, on its south side. This is the only vessel of Admiral Rojevstensky's fleet that has returned. RUSSIA YIELDS THE MANCHURIAN RAILWAY Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 15.—The prospects of peace are distinctly brighter. The plenipotentaries are laboring with a seriousness and earnestness which leaves not the slightest doubt that both are anxious to conclude a treaty. Though the main points remain to be contested and the plenipotentaries of each side speak as though the conference would go to pieces unless the other side give way, the spirit of compromise is in the air. When he returned to the hotel last night, M. Wite, who was tired out with his hard day's work said: "I am doing all I can for peace. Of the eight articles we have already considered we have yielded seven. No other statesman in Russia would have dared to do so much, and I have done what I have done upon my own responsibility." Articles 7 and 8 were disposed of today, the former "in principle," the latter "unanimously," according to the official bulletins. Article 7 provides for the cession to China of the branch of the Chinese Eastern railroad running south from Harbin to Port Arthur and Dalny, and with a branch line connecting at Niuchwang with the Shan Hall Kwan-Tien Tsin road. Article 8 provides for the retention by Russia of the line through northern Manchuria, which forms the connecting link of the main line of the transiberian and the Ussur railroad, with its terminal at Vladivostok and Novosibirsk. From both sides The Associated Press is informed that the acceptance "in principle" of article 7 only means that certain points remain elaborated, not that a dispute still exists. But this may possibly be only a convenient method of postponing until the final struggle, the acceptance of an article which could be used in the ultimate compromise. Russia, by the acceptance of these two articles, in connection with articles 2, 3, 4, and 6, surrenders every vestige of her ambition in Manchuria. She closes the door to the warm water ice free port of Dalny upon which she lavished her millions and retains only as a commercial road, the link of the railroad connecting her European possessions with the maritime towns upon the Pacific. The right to police in Russian troops or railroad guards is given up and its protection will be given the duty of China. Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 18. The crisis in the peace conference has been reached and pessimism is again the note. The pessimism is based upon the fact that no progress was made yesterday. The exchange of views at the morning session on article 9 (remuneration for the cost of the war) showed at once that the plenipotentiaries were as far apart as the poles, and it was passed over. Article 10 the founder of the armed Russia warship) also passed. The opinion of one of the plenipotentiaries when The Associated Press correspondent saw him last night, because it could not have been arranged, but because with the shadow of the two points in dispute hanging over the conference, both sides were cautious and preferred to postpone it to the end. Article 11 (limitation of sea power) is also adjustable after modification, and article 12 will present no difficulties. So that last night the situation was written. Mr. M. with last Saturday presented the Russian reply with its non-possimus to articles 5 and 9. The only chance now is compromise —Russia to yield Sakhalin and Japan indemnity. Neither will yield both, and the final show of hands will yield neither. MAJOR CONGER TO GO BACK TO CHINA Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug. 18—Edwin H. Conger of Iowa, formerly United States minister to China and since last April the American ambassador to Mexico, will return in the near future, if present plans are carried into effect, to China. His mission will be of a semi-diplomatic nature, the specific purpose of which will be to allay, if possible, the agitation aroused in parts of the Chinese empire against the use by Chinese of American products. Ambassador Conger, who has been scarcely more than three months in his new post in the city of Mexico, was summoned to the United States to confer with the president about the Chinese boycott. He had invited the president yesterday. While neither the president nor ambassador Conger cared to discuss for publication the nature of their interview, it is known that the ambassador will not return to Mexico and that arrangements are making for his projected mission to Peking. SKIRMISHING IN MANCHURIA Japanese Report That Russians Were Repulsed in Recent Attack. Tokio, Aug. 17.—An official report says. "Early on August 14, in the direction of Chautau, a Russian force, consisting of a battalion of infantry, two sections of cavalry, eight field guns and six machine guns, attacked our position at Ehrhshipla, eight miles north of Changtu, but was immediately repulsed. Our casualties amounted to one and the Russians lost thirty-five. Simultaneously three companies of infantry and two squadrons of cavalry attacked us eight miles northwest of Changtu. This attack was repulsed and at 2:30 o'clock the Russians retreated northward, leaving ten dead. The Russians also made a small attack on Wei-haun-Paolin, which was repulsed." ILLINOIS ON GUARD Secretary Egan Considers September Most Critical Period. Springfield, Ill. Aug. 15.—Secretary Egan of the state board of health left yesterday afternoon for Cairo, where he will personally superintend the quarantine against yellow fever. He will remain at Cairo for ten days at least, as he considers September the most dangerous month of all for the spread of infection to the north. Councilman—I've come to see, sir, if you will subscribe anything to the town cemetery." Owl resident— "Good gracious! I've already subs- cribed three wives!"—Life. ANOTHER TOWN IS AFFECTED However, the Percentage of Deaths Is Very Low and Physicians Feel That They Are Mrkng Good Progress With the Disease. New Orleans, Aug. 14.—The heavy increase in the number of cases which began four or five days ago is beginning to manifest itself in the death list, which can be expected to grow steadily for the next few days. The number of new cases yesterday seems small comparison with Saturday's record, but it is really nineteen short as that number of cases were turned in by an Inspector just after the hour for closing the report. These will figure in yesterday's report. Among the cases yesterday is Louis Cueullu, Jr., cashier of the People's bank, who resides far out on North Johnson street. Another case is Maurice Kenny, ex-counselman and exmember of the legislature. Two of Kenny's daughters were stricken on Saturday. Only five of the new foot are above Canal street. Assistant Surgeon Corput has just concluded a pretty thorough investigation of conditions in Algiers, that part of New Orleans on the west bank of the Mississippi river. There had been two cases in Algiers since the outbreak of fever and Dr. White determined to ascertain by a house to house canvass if there had been any spread among them. Dr. Corput reported yesterday that he had not found a single suspicious case, which indicates that the prompt steps taken to screen and fumigate the original cases have been effective in preventing a spread. New Orleans, La., Aug. 15—Partly as a result of left over cases from Sunday and partly from the fact that inspectors were able to put in a full day's work, there was again a large number of new cases of yellow fever reported yesterday, the bulk of them, as before, coming below Canal street. That section is now very generally infected, though there are some areas of it which have thus far entirely escaped. Slow progress is made by the disease in what is known as the canal portion of the city, and with few exceptions the cases there are isolated. New Orleans, La., Aug. 16.—The arrival of Dr. John Guitera, the Cuban yellow fever expert, and his tour of the seat of worst infection, was the most interesting feature of the yellow fever situation yesterday. Dr. Guitera as left Havana to make an inspection of the gulf cities in connection with the Cuban quarantine, and to offer his assistance in the campaign in progress here. New Orleans, La., Aug. 17.—A special from Gulfport tells of the discovery of yellow fever at Mississippi City on the gulf, and states that the disease has been there since July 20. There have been eleven cases, ail told, and four persons are now under treatment. All of the other coast towns have quarantined against Mississippi City. New Orleans, La., Aug. 18.—Aside from the fact that the systematic work of the federal authorities and the full compliance by local physiologists with Dr. White's request for the report of every suspicious case, again developed a stout total of new cases of yellow fever yesterday, the local situation continues to give satisfaction. Those who studied the records of former years predicted in July that August would bring a heavy jump in the mortality, but with more than half of the month gone by, and the daily instances lowered to greater and in some instances lowered to 10 every most pessimistic of the community are beginning to take a cheerful view of the outlook. The discovery of nearly a dozen cases of yellow fever at Mississippi City, on the Gulf coast, within three miles of Gulfport, and the fact that Jackson has tied up the gulf and ship island road by the declaration of quarantine against the entire Mississippi coast, leaves New Orleans the only avenue open to the gulf coast towns. The fever situation in this city up to last night is as follows: New cases ..... 77 Total to date ..... 1,223 Deaths ..... 4 Total deaths to date ..... 180 Number cases under treatment ..... 427 JAPANESE COMMENT Newspaper in Tokio Declares Peace Is More than Probable. Tokio, Aug. 17.—The Nichi tomorrow will say: "The continuance of the conference is indicative of a hopeful prospect for the conclusion of peace." The paper declares that if the Russians had rejected absolutely the questions of reimbursement and the cession of Sakhalin island, the Japanese would have withdrawn from the conference. These demands are equally as important as the Korean and Manchurian questions, Japanese victories have been realized by the vast sacrifice of money and blood without the prespect of Russia's compliance in the payment of war expenditures and the transfer of Sakhalin island. There is no need that the conference should not be continued. The Nichi Nichi expresses the belief that the Russian delegates divulged the nature of the Japanese demands and suggests that the Japanese delegates abandon the plan of secrecy and keep their people informed as to the progress of the war. Berlin, Aug. 17.—The plan supported by Great Britain for Prince Charles of Denmark to ascend the Norwegian throne, has failed, according to information received here from Copenhagen. The expectation is that Norway will establish a republic. AMERICA'S BRIGHTEST WOMAN. Mary E. Lease Feela It Her Duty to Resemble Donna Kidney Pills Recommend Doan's Knüsey Pins. Mary E. Lease, formerly political leader and orator of Kansas, now author and lecturer—the only woman ever voted on for United States Senator, writes: Dear Sirs: As many of my friends have used Doan's Kidney Pills and have been cured of bladder and kidney troubles, I feel it my duty to recommend the medicine to those who suffer from such diseases. From personal experience I thoroughly endorse your remedy, and am glad of the opportunity for saying so. 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Finally, after spending hundreds of dollars on do- ctors, growing worse all the time, living in misery for years, with hair whitened from suffering and body ter- ribly disfigured, she was completely cured by two cakes of Cuticura Soap, five boxes of Cuticura, and three bottles of Cuticura Resolvent—Geo. C. Davis, 161 W. 26th St, N. Y." "Did you visit Paris on your trip abroad?" "Almost." "Almost? What do you mean by that?" "Well, you see, I had my wife with me."—Life. When You Buy Starch buy Defiance and get the best, 16 oz. for 10 cents. Once used, always used. "You sign this deed of your own free will, do you, madam?" asked the lawyer. "What do you mean by that?" demanded the large red-faced woman. "I mean there has been no compulsion on the part of your husband, has there?" "Him?" she ejaculated, turning to look at the meek little man sitting beside her; "I'd like to see him try to compulse me."—London Tit-bits. "What a beautiful new public building," exclaimed the visitor; "and it's almost completed, isn't it?" "No," replied the citizen; "it looks like it is completed, but they haven't exceeded the appropriation yet."—Indianapolis Star. "Will somebody please chase the cow down this way?" said the funny boarder, who wanted some milk for his coffee. "Here, Jane," said the landlady, ironically, "take the cow down where the calf is bawling."—Kansas City Journal. Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces in a package, 10 cents. One-third more starch for the same money. "Don't you like your new minister?" Well, he's very young and not a very good speaker. His delivery is very peculiar; I don't understand it all. "Nobody could solve his delivery at college, either. He was the track 'varsity pitcher, you know'."—Ex. FITS permanently. To fix or nervenervous after that day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Mesh. Dr. Kline is in KLINE, 543 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The religion that lacks sunshine is ali moonshine. Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz. for 10 cents. The number of insane in London exceeds 20,000. 900 DROPS CASTORIA A Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Europe of Old Dr. SAMUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed - Alice Sower - Buckwheat - Alfalfa - Azalea Seed - Pumpkinseed - Cinnamon Seed - India Warm Seed - Cinnamon Seed - Wintergreen Seed. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Charles F. Fletcher NEW YORK. A16 months old. 35 DOSES—35 CENTS EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. "I never thought," said the conceived lecturer, "that my voice would fill the hall." "No," replied the candid man, "I thought at one time it would empty it"-Philadelphia Ledger. I do not bury so Piso's Cure for Consumption has an equal jee coughs and colds-John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind., Feb. 15, 1000. Blessed is the sorrow that cures of selfishness. The Best Results in Starching can be obtained only by using Deflance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. more for same money—no cooking required. The man who accepts favors gives a mortgage on his peace of mind. "Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for Deflance Starch," he observed, "becomes Albert Murrell, N. 1, 1000." First capitalist—"What would you do if you lose your money?" Second capitalist—"Start a magazine and expose the methods by which I used to make it."—Judge. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURE DRS. THORNTON & MINOR 1031 DAY ST Conviction Folk When buying loose coffee or anything to have in his bin, how do you getting? Some queer stories about could be told, if the people who has speak out. 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Every housekeeper should know that if they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use they will save not only time, because it never sticks to the iron, but because each package contains 16 oz.—one full pound—while all other Cold Water Starches are put up in 4%-pound packages, and the price is the same, 10 cents. Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals. If your grocery tries to sell you a 12-oz. package it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 oz." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. An artistic temperament is all right until you try to make a living with it. PIT & PITLESS SCALES. For Steel and Wood Frames, $25 and up. Write us before you buy. We save you money. Also Pumps and Wind BECKMAN BROS., Des Moines, Iowa. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 33—1905 SCURED • SEND FOR FREE ISSUES, TREATLE OR BRYTAL OF OAK ST. KANSAS CITY, NO. (BRAND OFFICE AT 7 LLOWS) Follows Trial or anything your grocer happens you know what you are about coffee that is sold in bulk, no handle it (grocers), cared to talk have persuaded millions of LION FINEST COFFEE WOLLSON JACK COFFEE SINCE PRODUCES REFIANCE ON Water Starch HAS NO EQUAL DEFIANCE Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. G. L. Holt of St. Louis, M. are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Jia Daniels and attending Chanquita, Mr. and Mrs. Nate Black are home from ten days visit at Divenport. Mr. and Mrs. M. I. Givon are expected to visit with Mr. and Mrs. Nate Black during Chanquita, also Mr. and Mrs. Chloe Jones of Rock Island, Ill. Walter Williams and Robert Motts are expecting to attend Kawville College this next year. Ralph Motts is home from a few days visit at the Tri Cities. The concert given at the A. M. E. church last Saturday night was quite a success. Rey Payton is getting ready for Conference. We hope he will be returned for another year, as all will regret to see the family leave the city. Mrs. Armstrong is expecting soon her son Robert and wife of New York City, N. X., for an extended visit in Washington. Qui a visité our folks export to Rugby England offices at Masloune Rugby GO WEST NOW. Now is the time to leave and make your arrangements at M. & St. L. City Ticket Office, 512 Walnut St. Stickets office of Northern Lines on going trip and choice of Southern or Northern roads returning, call or address W. S. Mithaws, D. P. A., D. Moister, I., or W. K. Adams, C. P. A. SPECIAL TO BYSTANDER. Last week while in our city Rev. and Mrs. Jordon and R. B. Gaines were delightfully entertained at 6 o'clock dinner at the beautiful home of Mrs. Jeff Thompson on Locust street. Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Tonley also entertained at 12 o'clock dinner Rev. and Mrs. M. I. Gordos in honor of their guest. P. E. Gaines at their spacious home on Iowa avenue. Mrs. E. Baines had an elaborate breakfast at 9 o'clock in honor of Rev. and Mrs. M. I. Gordon and P. E. Gaines. All report a swell repast and royal entertainment. She was held at the A. M. E. church where entertainment given by Mr. and Mrs. Kennedy of New York. They were worthy of a larger attendance than greeted them here, and netted a neat sum for the benefit of the church. Mrs. Dr. Tonley leaves here tomorrow on the boat to make a visit in her former home in Moline. While visiting the grave and visit her son, Rufus Phoenix. Miss Cora Phoenix has accepted her old position at the opera house for this season. All wish her success. $12 ROUND TRIP ST. PULA, $18 ROUND TRIP DULUTH, $12.65, ROUND TRIP LAKE MINNETONKA. From June 15 to Sept. 30, every day goal to return until Oct. 31. via Minneapolis and St. Louis. By also special round trips to all Northern resorts, call as City ticket office $125 Walnut street. W. S. Mathws, D. P. A.; W. K. Adams, C. P. A. BELLINGHAM NEWS. O. of all city where there are about 80 oak buildings and 14 hickory goers we have all built a church. We paid for churches and began to build a church and expel to have the first prayer praised in its church of August. The church is located in Granada and Las Cruces streets and has one of the best views of the bay that the city affords. Mr. O. Sullivan with the missionary to Bellingham has done a great work, with the assistance of the Lutes Aid society, of which Mrs. Rise L. Cate is president; Mrs. E. Linnan, secretary; Mrs. Ia L. Clay, assistant secretary; Mrs. L. Smith, treasurer. The officers of the Sunday School are: O. Sullivan with superintendent; Thos. L. Cate with assistant president; Mrs. Ia Willick, secretary; Mrs. Ia Clay treasurer. The Sunday School was organized the 25 of June, the first one in Bellingham. After spending a week visiting friends in Seattle, Lacoma and Brownie, Mr. and Mrs. Bai Liannan of 2014 Happy Court street, have returned home. Miss Jennie Bryant accompanied them. HOMESEEKER EXCURSIONS Via Minnesotaapolis and St. Louis Rye. North, West and South. Tickets City office, 512 Walnut street or Union Station. W. S. Mathews, D. P. A.; W. K. Adams, C. P. A. 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 100 slate, eighty-four marble and 200 clay quarries in this country, and the value of their combined products is $12,000,000. Equal Division of the Earth If the earth were equally divided among its present inhabitants, each of us, man, woman and child, would get 22% acres. Phillipine 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. It is not generally known that the small foot of Chinese ladies have commonly but one toe. This is, however, the fact. The great toe of the females of the first rank, and some of the inferior classes also, is the only one left to act with any freedom; the rest are doubled down under the foot in their tenderest infancy, and retained by compressed and tight bands till they unite with, and are buried in the sole. Privileges of Lady Mayoress. Among the numerous privileges enjoyed by the lady mayorsess of London during her husband's of office is that of "entree" at court. That is to say, instead of being compelled to take her place among the ordinary guests, titled and untitled, at court functions, she enters the palace by a separate entrance and any of her privately before any of the other guests. Czar's Winter Palace. The winter palace is the czar's winter home and officially the palace of the government. The winter palace was built by the empress Anne on the site of a house given to Peter the Great by one of his admirals. Finished after several interruptions in 1762 it was largely destroyed by fire in 1837, and immediately rebuilt. Its furnishings are said to be gorgeous. Dropper Her False Teeth. A passenger on an English railway train pulled the "communication cord" the other day and stopped the train When the guard came to the compartment in which the cord had been pulled he found a distracted woman passenger. She had been looking out of the window and had dropped her false teeth. She wished to go back and find them. Horseshoes in History. Even horseshoes have been made to serve the purpose of extravagance and display. Sabina Poppaea, the beautiful and luxury-loving wife of the Roman emperor, Nero, is said to have owned the world over, horseshoes are supposed to possess some occult power of attracting luck and warding off evil. Willing to Teach. A farmer was in the city hunting for a boy who wanted a farm. The boy could earn a home with food, clothing and education and a future chance to rent a farm. make money and in time buy it. Some men are doing farms while some men are losing them. Is it due to education?—Earl M. Pratt. London Police Court Decision. "Sleeping in the open air can only be performed with the arrest by wealthy persons, or those show that they have plenty of means and are doing it for experiment—and then only so long as no obstruction is caused," said the magistrate of a London police court the other day. Warrior's Death-Bed Toast Gen. De Sonnaz, Italian senator at Rome, before dying, and just after he had received the Last Sacrament, expressed a desire to put on his uniform. He then called for champagne, and drank with those around his bed, "To the health of the King and the prosperity of the country." Juliet Ahead of Modern Girl The mode of procedure in courtship has indeed altered since Shakpease's days. He made Juliet first confess her love. She asks, "Does to love me?" and bids Romeo, if his purpose be marriage, to send her word next day. This is stages in advance of the modern girl. The First Writing. The first writing was picta writing, in which the meaing was indicated by a drawing, as a serpent or creature. The Phonicians invented to indicate signs which are substantially the same as our present letters. Brunettes Hays Advantage It is claimed that the faculties and senses of brunettes, as well as of dark and full-colored animals, is much more acute than that of blondes and white females, which to avoid dangers which their loss fortunate brethren would not notice. Cantilever Bridge in Thibet. In a recent lecture in London it was remarked as curious that though the Thibetans had not realized the principle of the wheel or arch, they thoroughly understood that of the cantilever and used it in their bridges. Typographical Error. Some typographical errors compel % correction. A Tennessee paper that announced the introduction of a bill to put a tax of $500 on dealers in furniture hasters to explain that 9 meant dealers in futures. Gives Work to 100,000 Over one hundred thousand people are employed in the cork wood industry in Andalusia, southern Spain. Particular. The early bird may get the worm And call the dainty fine; Till stay in wood and smoke because I want no worms in mine. —Illinois State Journal. Care for Prisoners' Teeth. Toothbrushes and tooth powder are to be supplied to all the inmates of the Austrian prisons. St. Petersburg Built on islands. St. Petersburg occupies six large and many small islands at the mouth of the Neva. 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 $8,000,000 cigarettes a year. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. Heury M. Rollin, G. 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. Thornberg, and her heirs, assuins and unknown eliminants, as well as the executors of Two B., 81, Bange 23, W. 5th P. M., (except five acres in the NE Corner and right of way to the Duluth and New Orleans Railway Co.) Defendants. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for Plaintiffs State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: Upon presentation to the court of the foregoing notice and upon consid- eration thereof, it is ordered that said notice be approved and that it be pub- lished in the Iowa State Bystander, a Missouri State Bystander, a Mo- ines in the County of Polk and State of Iowa, once each week for six consecutive weeks. Done at Des Moines, Iowa, this 2nd day of August, 1906. HUGH BRENNAN. Judge. MODERN SLEEPERS, M. & St. L. Ry. Modern Sleepers now running on the Minneapolis and St. Louis Ry., between Des Moines and Minneapolis and St. Paul, Berths and tickets at 512 Walnut street or Union Station. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term, A. D. 1005, Boston Clay vs. Carnelia Clay: You are an employee on the on or on or first day of September, A. D. 1005, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa claiming you an unabridement on the grounds of deserterity. In the specific statement see petition when on file, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the 18th day of September, it being the second day of the September Term of the 1905, of being entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1159 1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST. 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 dress or a fancy tie and flies out idiotically harpy with a rose in his mental buttonhole—Relen Rowland's "Digressions of Polly" SPECTACLES MAKE TO FIT ANY ETC. THE ETC. EAR-MOKE AND THORN CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCCULISM RESIDENCE 12WA 602 West Walnut Street. Homeless of London A census of the homestead of London, made on a recent night, revealed a total of 2,681 in the streets, on staircases, and under arches. Of these, 2,169 were men and 312 women. In the common lodging houses and apartments that night there were 23,950 women and 10,881 men, 1,688 single women, 357 married couples and thirty-four childrea under ten years of age. 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 a tax, varying from ten cents to $1, is imposed for every negative. Colorado Springs, Colo. May 27, 05. Western Negro Press Association meeting in the ninth annual session at Muskogee, I. T., September 20, 21 and 22, 1986. To the press: Pamela Hunt in 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, 21 and 22, 1986. Pamela Hunt, 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 newspaper in general throughout the United States to meet with us at Muskogee to consider those gestuolus so vital to the welfare of the race in the United States of America. We also extend and expect all ministers and college professors, business women 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 pulp must undoubtedly take the lead. The program that will be published later will he up to the usual 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. Our 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, Guthle, Oka; W. R. Carter, Topeka, Kan; Albert Ross, Kansas City, Kan. The secretary to order to apprise the railroad 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 Springs, Colo. Wick Chiles, President. C. Muse. C. Muse, Chm. Executive Committee. W. H. Duncan, Sec. NOTICE. Rev. J. O. W. Rimbush, pastor Union Congregational Church-Corner Tenth and Congregational Church-Ninth Sunday School 19 m.; evening service 7:30; Sunday School 19 m.; Wednesday evening W. B. Porter, pastor SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, No. 3, A. F. & A. M. - Meets North Star, north-west corner of Tenth and Cente streets, H. E. Jacobs, W. M.; Harrison Solomon Commandery, No. 4. - Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Mascall hall, W. Humburd E. C.; Gioe Naconi Centr. No. 5. - Meets Second Monday in each month at Mascall hall, M. L. V. Maron; Matron, J. H. Sheh, secret tary. M Olive Cript. No. 4. - Meets the First Friday in each month at Mascall hall, M. R. A. Wilson, matron; Ms. Georgia Mugget secretary. Chandler Lodge, No. 102, G. U. of O. F. - Milton, matron; Ms. Georgia Mugget month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth and Walnut streets. Harry McCraven N. G. H. H. of R., No. 399 of U. G. of O. F. - Milton, second and fourth Thursday in Midred Ingleigh, M. N. Davis, David W. R. Mercer Star No. 422. - Wrest first and third Tuesday in each month, at the Odd Fellows hall H. S. and Walnut streets. Mrs. Nettie Weldon, Assignant H. G. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERAL NATIONAL AMERI- TIC GONWOMEN Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer, 711 Bashaw street, Ottawau. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St. Des Moines, ia.; Mrs. G Gray, frat vice-president, 718 11th St. Bushwick, ia.; Mrs. Gray, second vice-president, 125 Davis St. Ottawau, ia.; Miss Lisa Sheffy, reording secretary, Lock Box 7, Oskaloa, ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, cor- responding secretary, 1126 East Eight St. Muscatine; Mrs. E. B. Lewis, treasurer, 613 Harrison St. Davenport, ia.; chairmans of state commi- nities, 613 Harrison St. Household Economic, 1517 Concert St. Keokuk, ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Mothers' Child Study, Cedar Rapids, ia.; Mrs Maud Ousley, chairman of Arts and Crafts, Muscatine, Iowa. Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Creepcity Bureau, Gural Route No. 10, Ottawau, ia.; Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main St. Dubuque, ia.; Ms. I. R. Palmer, chairman of Educational Committee, 28 Rollins Block, Des Moines. RATES VIA GREAT LAKES Via Dulath and all Steamship Lines, full information at M, & St. L. ticket office: 512 Walnut St, Des Moines, Ia. We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimegraphing Name, and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 President 1968 KOOM 288, 300, 392 GOOD BLOCK K GOOD BLOCK K Insurance, Inc Published every Friday by the BISTANDER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. 'lphone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M., Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year $1.50 Six months .75 Three months .50 All subscription payable in advance. J. H. SHEPARD. MANAGER Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the lowa 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 matter. 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Mutual 1090 $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. Mathhews, D. P. A; W. K. Adams, C. P. A. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By EARNS FROM LIFE AS TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your memy, 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 imme 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. 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DES MOINDS, 10 $5.00 ROUND T MINNEAPOLIS & S VIA M. & St. L. Saturday Night Special train will leave Des TICKETS GOOD Sleeping Car Ber For Particulars Apply at 5 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. Skin Remedy and it entirely cured me. My skin is now as smooth as any girl's. It is the greatest remedy I have ever tried. Drugists all over the country know me 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. 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 scruppation and entirely free from the disease. 1735 Missouri Ave. 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. 113 WALNUT HILL NEXT TO CITY LIBRARY DES MOINES DUKE $5.00 ROUND TRIP MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL VIA M. & St. L. R. R. Saturday Night Aug. 19 Special train will leave Des Moines 8:30 pm TICKETS GOOD 2 DAYS Sleeping Car Berths $100. For Particulars Apply at 512 Walnut St. Nothing Finer than the Rock Island Diner The meal service on Rock Is reason for selecting this line. Good, wholesome food, tasty festivity combined with attentive part of conductor and waiters much enjoyable. Remember: There's nothing fine diner—it's a good "travel tip." Service on Rock Island trains is a strong testing this line. Some food, tastily served, an air of med with attentive watchfulness on the or and waiters makes your meal thor- le. There's nothing finer than the Rock Island "travel tip." GEO. R. KLINE, Agent 420 Walnut Street The meal service on Rock Island trains is a strong reason for selecting this line. Good, wholesome food, tastily served, an air of festivity combined with attentive watchfulness on the part of conductor and waiters makes your meal thoroughly enjoyable. Remember: There's nothing finer than the Rock Island dinner—it's a good "travel tip." DER AGENTS WANTED to Money Required till you receive and approve of your bicycles. ship to give on Ten Days Free Trial guaranteed $10 to $24 905 Models with Coaster - Bakes and Punctureless Tires. 803 & 1504 Models best Makes..... $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 guarantee. We SHIP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any one without a cut deposit and allow 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL before purchase is binding. On Second Hand Wheels in town in Chicago retail stores. makes and models, good is new. NY NY bicycle until you have written for our FACTORY PRODUCTS. Good is new. and sporting goods of all kinds, at half regular price. Contains a world of useful information. Write for it. PROOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR Any wkite or model you want at one-third usual standard tires and best equipment on all your wkite. PUNCTURE-PROOF Regular price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only 4.75 NAILS, TACKS GLASS WON'T OUT THE AIR NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES 100 Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CAOTUS, WICKS or GLASS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulnerable like any other tire. Send for Catalogue "T," showing all kids and makes also Coaster-Brakes, Built-up Wheels and Bicycles-Send Notice of internal knife cuts, "A" and puncture stubs any other make - soft, Black, and Easy Hiding. AN EXAMINATION without a cash discount of 5% (thereby make send full cash with order). MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J.I." Send for Catalogue "T," showing all kinds and makes of tines at $2.00 per pair and up! Show up with up-wheels and Bicycles-Sundries at Hall "Athel unprices." Notice the thick rubber tape on the puncture strips "B" and "D." This twill will contast any other make-Soft, Easy and Easy Wading. This will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL AN EXAMINATION without a civil depot. all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up- work and life-cycle-Sundries at Half the usual price. "A" and puncture strips, "B" and "C". This tire is muscle and Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL at cost of $5 (thereby making the price $4.50 per pair) if you tires to be returned at our expense if not satisfactory on D., Dept. "J. L." CHICAGO, ILL. P. M. Rock Island System ESTABLISHED LAWRENCE 12 YEARS DO NOT enjoyment unless big tree Sandra Cr Des Moines, Iowa EASY EIDING, STRONG, DURABLE, SELF HEALING FULLY COVERED BY PATENTS BEWARE OF IMITATIONS