Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news—Ed. The Iowa State Fair begins today. Mrs. Rollen Weeks is visiting in Oskaloosa, her former home. Mr. Frank Smith of Topeka, Kansas is visiting his wife and other relatives in the city. Chas Williams of Kansas City is visiting his nephew, Mr. A. C. Fisher of our city this week. Rev. J. Wells of Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, formerly pastor of the Baptist church, is in our city perching to publish a book. Mrs. A. J. Jackson has several good furnished rooms for rent at reasonable rates, for gentlemen only—1209 Cherry street. Bishop Mack of Kansas City has been conducting a series of meetings at the First African Baptist church for the past week. Mrs. Georgie Blagburn nee Burger of Omaha, Neb, is in our city this week visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. P, Blagburn. Georgia is looking well and her friends are glad to see her. Mr. J. Lemme of Daveport passed through our city Monday en route from Lima, Colo., to Iowa city, to visit his mother-in-law, Mrs. Moore. He is looking well. At one time he lived in Newton. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET Mrs. Gertrude Cannaday and her sister, Miss Ada Hyde, went to Lake Okoboji on the excursion Wednesday. They were the guests of Mrs. Benjamin Hartens. Call your own doctor when sick. Dr Edwards is located temporarily at 756 West Ninth street. Bing Iowa phone 1318-X, Mutual 7543-K. Mr. and Mrs. Albert A. Bush of Clin ton will arrive in our city today to attend the Iowa State Fair. While here they will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs J. T. Blagburn. Mrs. Bush is a niece of L. P. and J. T. Blagburn Mr. Bush is our reliable and ever punctual agent of Clinton Mrs. Georgie Koger was the guest of honor at a dinner party given by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Edmonds of 17th street A four course dinner was served, followed by music and dancing. Among the guests present were Mrs. Koger of Omaha and Mrs Whitfield of St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Tolbert Woods of Cedar Rapids spent a few days of last week in the city visiting relatives and friends and are happy to say that they had an enjoyable trip and regret that they could not stay longer. Mrs. R, Robertson and Miss Burnice Warren of Huntsville, Mo, arrived in our city Monday to visit; the former a guest of Mrs B Carr on Ninth street and the latter with Mrs. Lavina Denny on Third street. She is a niece of Mrs Denny, ALL THE LATEST STYLES Hats at Factory Prices Best $2 Hat on earth 817 Grand Ave. Near 8th St. Iowa 1290 The Union Congregational church organized a choir last Thursday night. The choir is under the efficient leadership of Mr. J. E. Moseley and will make their first appearance Sunday morning. The public is invited to come out and hear them. Silver Leaf Employment Office, for women only. Hairdressing and facial massage. The public are invited, 115 W. Grand avenue. Mesdames F. Helton & F. G. Goggins managers. The Carnation club met with Miss Selma Stanton, 1206 Pleasant street. The afternoon was spent a social one Mrs. B. Whitfield of St. Louis and Mrs. W. Rucker of Brookfield, Mo., and Mrs. W. M. Whitfield of this city were guests of honor. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 57TH STREET Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained the Sunday School children of the Union Congregational church last Wednesday afternoon at her home on Center street They enjoyed a lovely time and the little ones were served to refreshments and all departed feeling that it was good to be a Sunday School scholar. Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. at Buxton. Iowa spent Thursday in our city on business. While here he took dinner with Mr. Megbee, white, the state secretary. He also called at the Bystander office. Mr. Johnson is a great Y. M. C. A. worker and is rising fast. They are re-painting their Y. M. C. A. building. They have the second largest membership of colored in the United States. 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 R'y. Last Thursday afternoon Mrs. Geo. H. Clegggett entertained in honor of her daughter. Mrs Wm. Jones from Montezuma, Ia. The house was beautifully decorated with assorted flowers and greenery. A short program was rendered, and while a three course luncheon was served Mr. Geo. Cleggget, Jr. furnished music, after which the guests departed declaring they had been royally entertained. As a courtesy to Mrs. Lizzie Wicks of Denver, Mrs. Gus Watkins of West 21st and Zeline streets entertained a number of ladies at a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday afternoon. The out of town guests were Mrs. Wicks of Denver and Mrs. Koger of Omaha. The dining room was beautifully decorated with flowers, the prevailing colors being red and white. A very elaborate six course dinner was served after which a larger company was entertained at cards from 3:30 to 6:30. The first prize was won by Mrs. La Cour and the booby by Mrs. Koger of Omaha. $13.60 DENVER DENVER $13.60 AND RETURN Klausman Post G. A. K. has selected the C. & N. W. Railway as official route to Denver Encampment. Their special train will leave Des Moines at 7:15 a.m. Saturday September 2nd and arrive in Denver Sunday 7:00 a.m. Train will consist of standard and tourist sleepers and free chair cars. Would suggest early application for births in order to secure best accommodations. Full information, etc. at 401 Walnut street or C. & N. W. Passenger Station. Mrs. A. G. Edwards and children arrived last Sunday from Evansville, Ind., to live here; her husband, Dr. A. G. having preceeded her by several weeks and made arrangements to again become an Iowa citizen and an Iowa doctor. We welcome them as well as all other worthy and good families to our city. While we sometime condemn Des Moines, yet when go away and try the inconveniences of other cities we can the better appreciate our own city. BROWNIES WIN ONE AND LOSE ONE The Brownies won the game at Dallas last Saturday by a score of 7 to 4, and lost the game with the Buxton Wonders by a score of 4 to 13. The Brownies made some errors in the latter game which assisted the Wonders making a number of runs. Dent pitched a good game up until the ninth inning, and had he been given good support would have won his game; in fact he should have never been put in the box, as he pitched the game the day before and did not get enough rest during the night as they were on the train returning home. In the ninth inning he gave the first two men up their bases on balls, the only bases he gave, and the next man made a safe hit and the bases were full and no outs, and then Austin muffed a fly ball, which let in two scores and Watkins was sent to in finish the game. Steele was on the firing line for Buxton and pitched a good game. It would be well for the Brownies to practice batting for better team work. Johnson did some very poor throwing to 2nd base during the game which he must overcome to be a successful catcher. Bradley's unpiring did not give the satisfaction as it has in former games. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 317 STREET Mrs. J. R. Erickson entertained a few friends at luncheon Wednesday. An enjoyable time reported. Very Low Rates to Sanfrancisco, 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, 12, 13, 14, 16, 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 ratvs, tickets, etc., apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry. Great Gathering of Club Women. The Illinois State Federation of Club Women Held Annual Session at Quincy last week Wednesday Aug. 16.--The annual meeting of the Illinois State Federation of Colored Women's Clubs opened its session in the Baptist Church, of which Rev. T. L. Smith formerly of of Kookuk, Ia. is pastor. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Fannie Hall Clint of Chicago. The morning session was taken up in appointing committees, introduction and reception of the delegates and reports of commtees. Wednesday evening a reception was tendered the delegates and visitors at Bethel M. E. church, under the supervision of Mrs. F. G. Mundy, president of the Loyal Legion club of this city. The following program was rendered: Invocation, Rev. Giles, pastor of the church. Selection by the Johnson Bros. Vocal Duett, Mrs. E. Paym and Miss Dora Robinson. Instrumental Solo, Mrs. Ida McCrea of Jacksonville. Reading, Mrs. Coleman of Chicago. Recital, Mrs. Fannie Hall Clint of Chicago. Solo, Miss Susie Johnsen. Remarks, Mrs. C. West of Chicago. Remarks, Mrs. J. C. McClain of Springfield, past State President. The delegates and visitors were invited to the lecture room where a reception was tendered them. The room was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers. THURSDAY MORNING The Federation was opened at 9:30 in the Eighth and Elm street church by the president. The Journal was read and adopted; report of different clubs Were made; a paper by Miss Morgan of Champaign was read; the program committees report was approved; the committee on credentials nominated and various committees reported. Dr. Nicols, one of our eminent physician of the city, was introduced, as was also Mrs. Goins of Keokau, Iowa and Mrs. Greasr of Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Giles was introduced and addressed the convention. The election of officers was next in order and the following officers were elected: President, Mrs Dr. Kinnbrew, Jack sonville. First Vice, Mrs. Moor of Rook Island Second Vice, Mrs. Holiday, Chicago Third Vice, Mrs. Toles, Chicago. Fourth Vice, Mrs. Walace, Monmouth Fifth Vice, Mrs. Nicols, Monmouth. Secretary, Miss Nace, Chicago. Auditee, Mrs Morgan Cook. Ass't. Secretary, Mrs. Morgan Rock Island. Cor. Secretary, Mrs. Belle Taylor, Rock Island. Treasurer, Mrs. J. Duncan, Spring field. State Organizer, Mrs. F. G. Mundy Quincy. THURSDAY AFT. RNGON The club convened at 3 p.m. by singing "Litling as we climb." The President Mrs F. Hall Clint was in the chair. A paper was read by Mrs. Belle Taylor of Rock Island. The secretary and treasurer made their report of money taken in during the year. A paper was listened to by Mrs. Dr Warie of Chicago; Mrs Eva Monroe, founder of the Old Folks and Orphans Home of Springfield made a talk of the home which was most earnestly listened to. After reports of the committees and all business the officers were installed for the ensuing year by the president, Mrs F. Hall Clint After thanking the Loyal Legion club through the president, the club sang, "died b' with us till we meet again." FRIDAY MORNING The Executive Board of the Federation was called at 10 a. m. by Chairman Mrs. Payton of Chicago in the chair; prayer by Mrs. Julia Duncan of Springfield. It was carried that each church be given $3 00 for the section and use of the church. $5 00 was allowed to the three homes in Illinois: The Amanda Smith Home, The Old Folks Home and Home for the Old and Infirm. The rules were suspended with and Mr. John L. Thompson, editor of the Iowa State Bystander of Des Moines, was brought forth and introduced, and made a splendid talk to the Executive Board. The Board extended a vote of thanks to Mr. Thompson for his remarks and recommended that the newly elected and out-going officers send their cuts to the Bystander. CLUB NOTES The Federation was largely attended. Mrs. L. L. Kinnebrew, the newly elected president is a large lady and will no doubt make a good presiding officer. Let our motto be better homes, better morals, onward and upward. All true club women do not and should not thikk of self aggrandize ment. Mrs. Elizabeth Lyndsey Davis, the national organizer, is a wholesouled, self-sacrificing worker. This great woman club movement is largely due to her efforts. IOWA STATE FAIR. To-day witnesses the opening of the Iowa State Agriculture Society Fair. It will continue until Sept. 2, inclusive. The managers predict that if the weather is good a much larger attendance than ever before. In all probability the fair will be better, the exhibits more, the amusements greater, the machinery stock show larger than ever. In fact some of the finest horses and cattle in America are here. It is well worth the time and money, and any student or person in search of knowledge and enlightment should take advantage of the half rates given over all roads in Iowa and come and spend a few days seeing the great fair. Editor's Observation. Monmouth, Ill. In our last week's observation we had reached the father of waters at Burlington. One of the new enterprises that we omitted to mention last week was a new jewelry shop and watch smith, name Mr. North, who has been here in business for more than a year. He is a young man, born and educated in the South where he learnt the silversmith trade. He has also opened a confectionary store in another part of town. We hope that this young man may succeed. Across the father of waters into the great sister state of Illinois whose broad prairies and free soil have produced many of our distinguished sons; among them Owen P. Lovejoy, who was a martyr to the cause of human liberty; John and Tecumcha Sherman whose swords struck down disunion; John A. Logan the gallant black knight, who like a fair god, swept slavery away. Then there is that silent, patient true hero, General U. S. Graut; and last but not least is our beloved father, Abraham Lincoln, who though not born here, but reared on the Illinois prairies he, Abraham Lincoln was the last resting place of heavens delight, the last mountain in the deluge he herald the thunderbolt and broke the shackles off of 4,000,000 of the sable sons of Africa. Indeed Illinois should be proud of past sons, and prouder still of the band of present illustrious statesmen. Governor Deenan, Ex-Governor John P. Yates, who stands and has once stood with the people, by the people and for the people; present speaker of the American House, Joseph Cannon, Senator Colum, Ex-Senator William E. Mason, Carter Harrison and many other noted heroes. Monmouth was our first stop. Here is a city of about 25,000 people and about 2,000 are colored. Most of the citizens are old settlers and own their homes. Some own valuable property and they are making good neighbors for their white friends. Ruben Wallace, J. L. Long, Isaac B. Dover, J. R. Skinner, J. T. Wallace and Thomas Wallace are all highly respected and good substantial men. Rev. G. C. Mason, a young devine, holds up the ideal God to the Baptist, while our good old friend Dr. Frank D. Petterson eloquently portrays the beauties of heaven to the Methodist flock. This is the home of his wife. The reverend is smiles, he has a six weeks old boy. Rev. Mason says he will attend the Western District Baptist annual meeting at Des Moines next summer. Mrs. Eliza Smith is an expert cook and caterer. They own a lovely home and are widely known throughout that part of Illinois. Mr. J. McFall, the blacksmith, is living at ease. He owns some valuable property and is a good blacksmith, having been in that trade for 20 years. Zachariah Price runs a restaurant and boardnig house and is doing a good home baking business. Mrs Ross has a confectionary and boarding house. She is doing well. They are race people. Mr. Wm. Bailey is undoubtedly demonstrating what our race can do if they would go on the farm. He is a successful farmer and stock raiser, having farmed in Warren county many years. This year he and his sons have over 400 acres of good farm land rented and pay $4.00 per acre cash rent. He has nearly 200 acres of good corn and some good stock. Last fall he made a public sale and sold about 18 head of horses and many cattle and hogs, preparatory to coming to Iowa and buying some of the grand old Iowa farm land, but as he could not be suited he decided to stay, at least another year in Illinois. He is a fine man to meet—all business, typical of a successful farmer. Miss Jessie Skinner has opened a neat little grocery store in the suburbs of the town. She use to be traveling evangelist for the Baptist Association. Mr. R. L. Wallace is one of the leading citizens. He is janitor of the court house and has been there many years. His honesty and punctuality has made him one of the permanent fixtures at the court house. He entertained ye editor while there. Time will not permit us to write more of this town. Galesburg, Ill. We arrived in the city of Galesburg Sunday morning, there to behold the annual chautauqua in full blast. On that day the foremost American citizen and educator, Prof. Booker T. Washington of Tuskegee, Ala., was the principal attraction, and it was the greatest day and the largest crowd that ever attended the chautauqua park. People stood and sit crowded for two hours before the world wide apostle of industrial education came upon the platform, then the vast crowd cheered; words of ours are inadequate to express the cordial reception that this great leader of our race received. To us it was a pleasure, as it is to all true race men. His speech was well received, and in the evening he in company with with Atty. S. Lang Williams of Chicago, Ill., and ye editor, John L. Thompson of Des Moines he visited the two colored churches, the Methodist and Baptist, where he spoke, giving as he always does good and wholesome advice. There are 2,500 colored people here, many are doing well, especially the older settlers. Richard Worthington, Sr. is perhaps the best off financially. He owns a valuable tract of 5 acres near the north part of the city. His son Richard hauls the U. S. mail to the trains; he also owns a nice home. At one time he attended the Tuskegee institute. Mr. John Duke is employed as a shipping clerk in a large leather house and has been for many years. Mr. Lewis C. Carter is also a clerk in a grocery store and has been for more than 20 years. He is a strong race man. J. H. Washington is one of the most successful men at his trade we have yet met, a printer; he works on the Republican Register for many years and has been constantly promoted until about two months ago he was made general makeup man and head man in the sterotype room and a raise in salary. His work has been complimented, especially by the people, on the nice paper he gets out. He is a very pleasant man to meet. This city is the present home of Mrs, J- E Malone, wife of the late Presiding Elder Malone. W. H. Jones is a rising young man; he is a mail carrier and has been on the force 16 years. There are two other men of color on the force. Mr. Kidd owns a tonsorial shop and doing well. T. S. Patton is a promising young man, now working for Schloss Bros. Co. S. W. Holly is on the police force and seems to be well liked. Chas Fletcher is an expressman and doing a good business. John Johnson owns valuable property, also runs a pool hall and is considered well off. Mrs. Eiley runs a first class restaurant and serves good meals. There are three churches; Baptist, Methodist and Zion Methodist, and no regular pastor except at the Methodist pastored by Rev. J. H. Ferribee. He is a good man and well liked, ALL STATE FAIR VISITORS Are invited to our office. If you have no place to stop we will assist you in finding one. Our office is 3 blocks north of Union Station—Fifth and Locust, room 405 Marquardt block. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Roscoe Jones, Will Crump and Miss Anna Barquet of Oklahoma visited at the Geo. Crump home this week. Miss Irwin Warthal of Lucas, Iowa, visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Daniels during chautaqua and attended the sessions. Geo. W. Black had a barber shop on the grounds during chautaqua and did well pleasing his trade. Jos. Daniels and family, together with their visitors, Mrs. G. Jackson and daughter, Mrs. Gee. Holt of St. Louis, and Miss Irwin Warthal of Lucas, Iowa, have returned to the city in ten days' camp at the Wellington county chautaqua. That is the only way to get the good of a chautaqua—go and stay with it, and at the same time one has a nice little outing. We understand that Mrs. Sallie Davis is thinking of going to Oklahoma to spend the winter, and if she likes it she may stay. We hope she will change her mind. Mrs. Sallie Armstrong visited in Muscatine a couple of days recently. The Chautaqua club will meet the first Tuesday in September with Mrs. N. L. Black. Members may take nachos. Mrs. Black expands to visit her old home in Missouri this fall. An ice cream festival will be held at the parsonage Friday evening, Aug. 25, for the benefit of the church. Everybody ought to attend. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black were entertained while visiting at Davenport by Mrs. Marshall for dinner, by Mrs. Wood Hill for 10 o'clock breakfast, by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Jones of Rock Island at 10 o'clock breakfast, where they met an old friend, Mrs. George Hilbard of Chicago; by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Pearson of Rock Island at dinner; they also met an old friend, Mrs. Logan Webb of Chicago, and E. T. Banks of Des Moines; and by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Windsor of Rock Island at dinner. Your correspondent was in attendance at the K. T. picnic at Rock Island, ill., at the conclave which was held at that place, and we can truthfully say that there never was a nicer picnic given anywhere than that was. It was a royal time for everybody. We understand that congratulations are in order for the marriage of a former Washington barber who was recently married in Osakaloa. Well, Frank here's all kinds of rice and old shoes. Miss Marie Redis is visiting in Osakaloa. Mrs. Samuel Hall does not seem to mend as fast as her friends would like to see. IN MISSOURI. Ye editor having spent more than a week in Northeastern Missouri in the interest of the Bystander, found many people there willing to have their names on the Bystander list. Missouri from a physical standpoint is a great state. She is great in fruit and cereal growing, but in business thrift, commercial enterprises and educational development she is braind her sister states, Illinois or Iowa. She has the natural resources but not the commercial development she should. Again, there is not that free commingling of the races as in the above named states. A stranger can easily see and even feel that race prejudice as soon as you enter her towns. While the colored public schools are as well equipped as in any other state that has separate schools, yet they are inferior to the equipment of the adjoining white schools and their colored teachers are paid less in proportion, but there are some noble men and women in this state of which my letter next week will tell. KEOKUK NOTES Mrs. Jennie Harris is still quite ill. Friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. John Craig is very ill with typhoid fever. Her condition is reported some better. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Neal of Monmouth, Ill., are the guests of Mr. adn Mrs. Geo. Ashby at 1307 Morgan street. Mrs. Maude Wood of Des Moines visited at the old homestead a few days last week. She has returned to her home in Des Moines. --- Price, Five Cents. Mrs. Leon Bland entertained at dinner Sunday afternoon at Miss Florence Clark, who is soon to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The convention of the Missouri district of Baptist churches convenes in Moberly this week and is to be attended by Rev. W. H. Green of the Pilgrims' Rest church. Chas. F. Crenshaw of Chicago and Miss Florence Clark of this city were united in marriage at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at the home of the bride. Mr. Crenshaw is employed by the government in Chicago. Miss Clark is one of Keokuk's most estimable young ladies. Mrs. Anna Alden is seriously ill at her home on Morgan street. Mrs. G. C. Banister entertained at dinner last Saturday in honor of Dr. Warling, M. E. L. Davis and Mrs. Robert Elam of Chicago and Mrs. M. J. Dove of this city. Mrs. Taylor of Davenport, Iowa, is the guest of Miss Mabel Hall. She will return to her home in Rock Island, Ill. Monday evening, August a delightful dancing party was given by the young men of the city. Guest of honor Mrs. Taylor of Rock Island. Mrs. Lena Porter and Mrs. Florence Grier of Cincinnati are the guests of Mr. Selby Johnson this week. Mrs. P. A. Jones delightfully entertained Tuesday evening at an informal reception about twenty of Keokuk's most charming ladies, besides the visitors from abroad, who were Miss Georgia Gibson, Mrs. Carrie Helen of St. Louis, Mrs. Lena Porter and Mrs. Florence Greir of Cincinnati and Mrs. Taylor of Davenport, guest of honor. Mrs. Elliazbeth Lindsay Davis of Chicago, the national state organizer of the Woman's clubs, was the guest of Mrs. M. J. Dove a few days last week. Mrs. Dr. Mary Waring and Mrs. Robert Elam of Chicago were the guests of Mrs. G. C. Banister a few days last week. The F. E. H. club entertained at the home of Wm. Shortrete Saturday afternoon Cleave Circle and a number of visitors from abroad. Guests of honor, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, the national state organizer of Women's clubs, and Dr. Mary Waring of Chicago, also Mrs. Robert Elam of Chicago. A very interesting program was rendered. Mrs. Davis gave a very interesting and instructive talk on the club work; Dr. Waring spoke a few words on the propriety of punctuality; Mrs. F. L. Bland rendered a very elegant recitation. Miss Katie Owens was mistress of ceremonies. Captain Bird of Quincy, Ill., was the guest of Mrs. Emma Tebeaver over Sunday. Very enjoyable affair was the hay backer party given by Ed. and Carl Buckner ten miles in the country. About forty invited guests participated and reported a it decided success. Everyone is anxious to go again. Mrs. F. D. Fields left this morning for home. She will return in two weeks. P. W. L. Pet. Des Mônes.....116 76 40 655 Denver.....116 68 48 586 Omaha.....114 63 51 553 Sioux City.....114 58 52 527 Pueblo.....107 42 63 393 St. Joseph.....113 65 83 295 SIOUX CITY of a who is Well, me and me and in Os- tem to did like The Silver Leaf club gave a concert and entertainment at Simon's hall on last Tuesday evening. A musical and literary program was rendered by the members of the club. Mrs. B. Aaron, who was severely bitten in the forearm by a dog last Wednesday, is recovering nicely. Misses Priscilla Stokes and Heby Dowdy returned to their home in Yankton, S. D., Tuesday morning. Mrs. Anna Jordan left last week for a two weeks' visit in Ft. Scott, Kan., her 'former home. There will be a lawn social at the home of Mrs. J. Norris Tuesday even- ing for the benefit of the pastor of the A. M. E. church. The mother of Mrs. John Patterson is visiting in the city from St. Louis. Master Zono Washington is still visiting with friends in Omaha, Neb. From all reports he is having a grand time. Mrs. Joseph Baker and children are spending a few weeks with friends in Yankton, S. D. Mrs. Betsey Potter and daughter, Miss Mabel Potter, returned to their home in Atchison, Kan., Sunday morn- ing after visiting in the city several weeks with Mrs. Potter's sister, Mrs. Margaret Thompson. BOONE NOTES. Last Tuesday evening there occurr- red the marriage of Mr. Joe Robert- son and Miss Ada Cupral, at the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Rollines. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. S. L. Birt of the A. M. E. church. The bride and groom will make their home in Waterloo, Iowa. BOONE NOTES Wednesday evening Rev. G. M. Gaines lectured to a nice crowd at the Pythong hall. On Tuesday night the presiding elder held his last quarter- meeting at the A. M. E. church be- fore the annual conference. Mrs. S. L. Birt, who has been on the sick list, is up again. The last week is up again. One week from Monday we will start for St. Paul to attend the conference. CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public.... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES ROOM 338, 390, 399 Office 1917 GOOD BLOCK K Residence 338 Des Molines, In DES MOINES. IOWA Can't Wizard Burbank be advanced to try his hand on a mosquitotess summer? The national bank circulator now amounts to over $500,000,000, very unevenly distributed. As Mrs. Langtry talks of going into vaudeville it looks as if she is about ripe for a pension. In the celebrated case of gasoline fumes versus mosquitoes Judge Nose reserves his decision. There is one thing in favor of the 85-year school marm is she going to stick to her business. The stigmatism is a big mosquito well supplied with yellow streaks. It means business in every attack. The postmaster general has invented a new kind of money order. But it will be just as hard to get as ever. The early publication of "Fads and Franches" is now promised. It has been well advertised by smart advance agents. A Pittsburg man has invented a ma- chine that will make and bake forty pies a minute. Where is the gattling gun now? Simeon Ford's chauffeur ran away with his automobile. The joke is on Simeon, but he doesn't see any mate- rial for a funny story. A Philadelphia paper says that "Mrs. Harry Lehr now has a pet po- dle as her constant companion." An other whack at Harry? A crockery trust with a capital of $40,000,000 has been organized. It may be dangerous to start a buil- movement in that stock. It is to be remembered, furthermore, that J. Pierpont Morgan can afford to buy a new suit of clothes every day in the year, if he feels like it. A western novelist recently went to jail in search of local color. Most men would prefer to get their local color in nice fat public offices. The actress who wanted her green eyes made brown would have saved money if she had conquered her jealousy without going to a doctor. The Massachusetts judge who has decided that an umbrella is private property probably knows who has his, and hopes the warning is sufficient. In case her creditors kick at getting only seven mills on the dollar, Cassie Chadwick can point out with force that they are in luck to get that much. A bunco man of wide experience says that "a sucker is born in New York every thirty seconds." Yes, and when he grows up he gets into the smart set. The Illinois Automobilists' Association will ask uniform laws for the regulation of motorists. Without the aid or consent of any old pedestrian, gentlemen? Paul Morton and James H. Hyde danced in the same set at Newport. Paul will soon feel his salary needs bracing up or he will be resorting to allied interests. As to the monkey that died in conquence of being deprived of its daily allowance of coffin nails, let us try to be resigned. It was not a promising monkey, anyhow. Philadelphia is bragging that it is so big it takes more than one shower to cover it. Philadelphia is also so sleepy that it takes more than one thunderclap to awaken it. The Troy, N. Y., baseball team has gone on a strike. Some of the Troy "fans" are unkind enough to say that not before this season has the team'sitting been worthy of notice. In one day recently 100 wives applied at the New York police courts for warrants, charging desertion on the part of their husbands. Married people should keep away from New York. "All wives," says a woman physician, "should become hypnotists and put their husbands under the influence. The great trouble with this scheme is that many men are poor hypnotical subjects. A man in Pittsburg is paying a debt incurred at a game of cards by omitting his regular daily abstentions for the space of one year. His appearance on the streets of Pittsburg, however, is not likely to occasion any remark. A Pittsburg spinner willered $500,000 to her old sweetheart, who had married another woman. But wait. Don't get excited. She provided that he would have to secure a divorce from the other woman in order to get the money. A telegram from Boston says a famous poet of that town has broken down from overwork. Possibly he had been trying in his Boston way to find out why he should be criticized for making "banner" rhyme with "hoanna." Apparently even our foreign-born citizens quickly absorb the fine old traditions of New England. A Polish woman in Ohio, who was first beaten and compatriots as a witch, has now disappeared. Perhaps she was burned or drowned. John W. Gates and John A. Drake are indulging in daily games of golf at Saratoga. The dispatches do not mention the size of the stakes, but we surely assume that the gentlemen would not think of playing for 10,000 a hole. A GOOD FELLOW; NOW DISGRACED IS ARRESTED FOR SHORTAGE Was Cashier of Citizens' Gaa Co. of Council Bluffs - Overgreat Generosity to Family and Friends Has Brought Him to Present Position Council Bluffs, Aug. 25. - David T. Stubbs, once popular and admired, once trusted by everyone and with the brightest of prospects in life, now penniless and in a miserable cell at the Pottawattam county jail, owes his downfall to the fact that he was too generous with his family and friends and too headless of his own welfare. He never gambled, never speculated and seldom drank, yet he has been found short nearly $2,000 in his accounts as cashier of the Citizens' Gas company. Stubbs was a pledge of good fellows, and being a good fellow ruined him. It plunged him in debt and led him to take money which was not his own to maintain socially and keep his family in the style which he thought was their due. Up to last Tuesday, everyone who knew "Dave" Stubbs would have defended any attack upon him as a man who was never otherwise than "square." Simultaneously with the shortage become known, it has been learned that he is deeply in debt for the money he has lost in the story of a man who has lived beyond his means, and so complete is the reversal of popular sentiment that Wednesday night, when Stubbs' own son went among those who have been his friends, not one could be found who sign his name to a bond. The cashier how cruel the world can be when it turns upon a man. He was not just a simple method that Stubbs was able to carry on a system of making the gas company's accounts balance while he was appropriating the money for his own use. He made reports daily to his superiors showing cash collected and deposited. A great deal of the money which he reported to have been placed in banks was not in fact put into the account between the company's books and the bank records, the discrepancy was at once revealed. FOR WESTBROOK'S MURDER. Two Des Moines Men Under Arrest on Serious Charge Des Molines, Aug. 21—To Tom Wallizer, Arthur McVey and Rose Davis Latham, confession of the murder of Fritz Westbrook has been made by Albert Latham and Winuam Den Burger, two men now under arrest at the city jail, charged with the crime which resulted in Westbrook's death. "My God, we've done something awful. We had to kill a man tonight!" was the statement made by "Trump" Latham to his wife, Rose Latham, at 1 o'clock in the morning of July 8, within a few hours after Fritz Westbrook shot at twelfth and University avenue. Statements as incriminating were later made to the two men who will also be witnesses against the two suspects when they appear for trial. The two men were arrested at an early hour Saturday morning, as the result of the investigation which has resulted in nearly a week in connection with information secured from Arthur McVey. While the complete chain of evidence against the men will not be made public until after they have been arranged for the crime on which they are held, it is known that the men have charged their charges on the accounts given by Latham's wife, and information secured from McVey, Wallizer, and others to whom the men have acknowledged their part in the affair. The men have not been acquainted with the charge on which they are held, and the men who have to give a confession either of them for some days. PRISONERS ESCAPE. Six Desperate Characters Dig Through Cement, Wall. Cedar Rapids, Aug. 22—Six men confined in the Benton county jail at Vinton, all charged with more or less serious crimes, made their escape between 11 and 12 o'clock Sunday night by digging through the cement floor and stone foundation. William Davey, a harness thief and the most notorious of the gang, and John Lang were traed by a farmer four miles from Vinton at midnight while they were trying to enter the building in escaping, but the farmer delivered Lang yesterday morning. A big pose is in pursuit. Conger After Empress Star De Morgan, Aug. 22.—Dispatches from Washington state that congress will be asked to make it possible for Major Conger to receive a golden star as a decoration from the Empress Dowager of China. To do this he will need to be clothed in ambassadorial honors and it is the conferring of this honor that will be left to congress. The golden star is valued at $3,000. E. F. Haley Is Dead. De Moines, Aug. 23.—F. E. Haley, secretary of the Iowa State Traveling Men's association and one of the best known men in the state, died at 8:15 yesterday morning in a Toronto, Canada, hospital. Mrs. Haley and other relatives were at the death-bed. Mr. Haley was taken ill while on a trip to Toronto. **Suicides Because of Arrest.** Goldfield, Aug. 24.—When told that he had been arrested for forgery and would have to stand trial, Thomas Heed, a well known young man, suicide. The check about which the question arose was for $7.5. **Dragged to Death by Mule.** Williamsburg, Aug. 25.—While leading a mule to water, the ten-year-old of Philip Selbert got one foot entangled in the hull, the mule ran away and the boy was dragged to his Forepaugh-Sells Shows Carry a Corpse of Veterinarians. Des Moines, Aug. 23—In appreciation of the animal kingdom which lends so much to the success of Forepaugh-Sells circ, which comes to Des Moines Saturday next, the 26th, the management shows its friendship in practical ways. Not the least important is the maintenance of an animal hospital. This part of the enterprise is in the hands of Dr. Stull, exstate veterinary of Indiana, who has a corps of assistants. All of the disasters that have occurred are noted by these men and quickly treated according to the sciences of medicine and surgery. As this circ carries 500 horses and a great number and variety of wild animals, the circ is fully occupied. One of the greatest advances made in veterinary surgery consists in healing by "first intention." There is no suppuration. By the use of antiseptics in the hospital in which the horses are kept, the only air admitted filtering through a germ destroying secretion is dealt in a very short time and the adhesion is perfect and complete. Sprains and fractures are common to the running and performing horses, and require great skill in treatment, but everything possible is done to avoid sickness and accident. In the Forepapack-Sells shows a most complete system of grooming and feeding is strict. The grooming and feeding system is the common draft horse is given a bath each day with soap and water. All railroads will give reduced rates on show day. IOWA GIRLS DROWN IN SPITE OF RESCUER Humboldt, Aug. 25.—Struggling in the roaring waters with two victims of an overturned boat, Pauline and Ida Matzner, grappling with death just beyond his reach, Charles Nelson was forced to witness the sickening tragedy, but powerless to render aid. The two girls sank before his very eyes. And the elements combined against the little boat load of precious human freight and won the weak, defenseless fight made for life. Nelson and the two girls went for a row upon the river. While some distance from shore the storm came up, overturning the craft and throwing its occupants into the water. The blinding rain that darkness that settled down upon the ill-fated crew, rendered Nelson powerless to save the girls who, unable to swim, were easy victims of the waves. The girls, sisters, were 25 and 30 years of age. TO BUILD NEW ROAD. Official of Mordaut Road Says Bonda Have Been Placed Des Moines, Aug. 24.—European capitalists are coming to Des Moines to construct the recently planned St. Joseph, Albany & Des Moines railroad. One of the Des Moines officials in the proposed railroad company stated yesterday that the $5,500,000 bond issued for the construction of new railroad lines in Europe. There they found a ready market. As soon as the details of the issuance and sale of these bonds can be perfected, the work of building the system will be commenced. That it will be started within the next few months is confidently predicted. The road is bonded for $30,000 per mile. The proposed area of the region is 165 miles in length. The bonds therefore aggregate $5,500,000. "The surveys have been completed showing that the project is perfectly feasible," said the official. "The investigation shows that the building of the road in the southern section of the state, Ringgold city for instance, will be fraught with much labor and expense. The grades are steep there from the construction will entail a large expenditure." The field that it taps is rich and wealthy. Its promoters are confident in its ultimate success and the secure future. It has rapid progress from this time forward. WANTS BIG DAMAGES Widow of Victim of Awful Explosion Brins Suit. Des Moines, Aug. 24.—Gross and negligent violations of the city ordinances are laid at the door of the West Riverside Mine company by the widow of Engineer C. F. Brown, a victim of the recent horror, Mrs. Brown, who was killed by a unit of $20,000 damages in district court yesterday afternoon. The widow charges that ordinance 193 passed in Nov. 1874, provides that no greater quantity of explosive than twenty-five pounds shall be stored in the building, walls and coverings of the building in which they are stored shall be non-combustible and twelve inches thick. She maintains that the shanty in which the fatal explosion occurred was insecure and that powder in excess of twenty-five pounds was stored in the building. The petition asserts that Brown was without the fatal shanty and that he was killed by flying timbers. PULLS HUSBAND FROM FLAMES Joe Morin, New Hartford Farmer, Narrowly Escapes Cremation. Cedar Falls, Aug. 25.—Just in time to prevent the cremation of her husband, who was milking in the barn when lightning struck the structure, Mrs. Joe Morin dragged the unconscious man from the flames yesterday. Morin lives near New Hartford. The barn and contents were destroyed. The man is in a serious condition. The barn is also damaged. The struck and destroyed, while Thordall was terribly shocked. Wild's shoe store fell a victim to a thunderbolt. The plate glass window was bursed and $500 damage done to the stock. Would Murder With Knife Muscatine, Aug. 23—Ed. Renert, who lives on a farm ten miles from here, was the victim of an attempted assault and murder. The alleged attack was made by Frank Brennan, who improper proposals he flourished a knife. She screamed for help and he escaped into a cornfield. A posse of excited farmers was formed and is now scouring the country for the al SPECIAL NEWS LETTER. Des Moines, Iowa, Aug. 18 1905. All arrangements for the Iowa State Fair for this year have been completed, and the most successful exposition here between August 25th and September 1st, ever seen in the west. Only fair weather is needed, and the Fair management hopes to be lucky on that day. If it fails, the people of Iowa to be cheated out if the great show which has been provided for them this year, by being compelled to stay to home on account of the weather. Even if it should rain, for the Fair managers have succeeded in securing enough assistance from the Legislature of the state during the last few years to provide permanent buildings in which the people of Iowa can live. One of these structures is the humane live stock pavilion in which can be seen the finest horse and cattle show ever offered to western people, and in fact—to any people, for it is out surpassed by any national or international Entries in the Cattle and Horse Departments, which closed August 1st, have been counted, and show a total of 778 head of cattle and about three hundred of over one thousand head of the finest cattle and horses on earth to be exhibited at the coming fair. The State Fair this year, in short, will be a combination of a force of footwear and a force of more is more than worth the price of admission. For instance, the amusement features designed exclusively for the entertainment of the people will be so many and varied that they will make the Fair better than any circus ever seen in Des Moines. There will be Laberatt's band, a musical organization equal to Sousa's, and the Indian band which goes out under the auspices of the United States government, both of which bands will play hours every day. There will be a fireworks spectacle twice as big and splendid as any ever seen in the west, depicting a time-lapse spectacle. This display will last two hours, every evening. There will be acrobatic stunts by the Nelson family, the flying Moores, the Bedouin Arabs, and a number of other organizations which have no superior in this line in any circus in the world; in fact, the Moores have taken the pains to make comparisons between the acts to be seen at the State Fair this year and those offered by the big circuses which have visited Des Moines this summer and the comparison was to the good of the fair. There will be a daily exhibition race between Jack and Jack, the worlds' greatest amateur runners horses, and Black and Tan, who stand a close second. And each day on the grounds the big teams of Paabst and Swift companies, six horses each, the largest and most nearly perfect draft horses in the world and worth unold sums of money, and the best equipment. In addition the horse races for purses amounting to $8,000 will be better and faster than ever before And 500 Eleventh U. s. cavalry soldiers will be seen in daily parade. This is the bare outline of a program of training, which costs the Fair management an enormous sum. When there is added to it the relay racers, four young women from the west, who ride astride, and change horses each of the four miles they run daily for five days the State Fair will offer the best entertainment ever seen in this country. That is only the amusement feature. The educational features of the Fair and those features designed to show off the resources of the state of Iowa are the chief ends of the exhibition. They will be displayed in abundance. The cattle show has been mentioned. It means the presence on the Fair grounds of at least $500,000 worth of cattle in the show. It means the presence at the Fair, the finest herds of each breed known to the world; the biggest and best known cattle men in the United States will attend and be seen at the Fair. And among them all the Iowa cattle breeder will have a fair show for the $50,000 in prizes offered. The same thing may be said about horses, for there will be among the 300 head here the best horses in the United States. The best horse in the United States general inducement offered by all railroads of the state of a one half fare to Des Moines and return during State Fair week it is expected that many people will take advantage of the opportunity to visit the captive herds and amuse themselves in exhibition of which all Iowa people are justly proud. It is said the first to bury their dead in cemeteries adorned with ornamental headstones. A rubber paint has been devised for the use of surgeons, but of rubber gloves. The paint seals the surface of the hands with an insoluble, impervious and practically imperceptible film, which will not admit blood,pus or secretions. Such a protective gloves of surrogates is said to be preferable to working with rubber gloves inasmuch as the sense of touch is not impaired in any way. The King and Queen of Portugal share the same birthday. They were both born on September 28. "There are too many grafters in the world," said the patriotic citizen. "Unquestionably," answered Senator Sorghum; "pretty soon there won't be enough graft to go 'round'."-Washington Star. "Dear John," wrote Mrs. Newlywed from the家, "I inclose the hotel bill." "Dear Jane, I inclose check," wrote John, "but please don't buy any more hotels at this price—they are robbing you."-Smart Set. Always speak well of yourself. Your friends will attend to the other side of it. Sporting customer—"A sound of cheese, please." "A sound of gorgon," Oh, I don't care. Sporting "Oh, I don't care. Start 'em both across the counter and I'll take the winner." "Philadelphia Telegram. "Do you know anything about this note?" asked 'I' me from the collection agency, sternly. The impacious one looked at the paper carefully. "No." he decided. "I can't say that I ever met it."—Cleveland Lea THE ASSEMBLY IS GRANTED Czar of Russia Issues the Long Awaited Manifesto. DOCUMENT IS NOW ISSUED Will Be Read in All the Churches of the Empire—Hopes to Go-Ordinate Elective Public Institutions With Machinery of the Autocracy. St. Petersburg, Aug. 19.—Russia's national representative assembly, the fruit of decades of stress and striving for reform, which endows the Russian people with the right of being consulted through their chosen representatives in the suggestion, preparation and repeal or legislation, today takes its place among the fundamental institutions of the empire. In a solemn manifesto Emperor Nicholas announces to his subjects the fruition of his plans summoning the representatives of the people, as outlined by him in a script issued on March 14, 1851, for first invocation as mid-January, and in a uxia addressed to the senate formally orders that body to register, as the imperial will, a law project formulating the nature, powers and procedure of the new governmental organization. The project and project are published this morning in special editions of the Official Messenger in St. Petersburg and Moscow. They will be given out for publication at noon to all the newspapers throughout the empire, many of which are preparing to issue extra editions, to the public, to the event, overshadowing in importance the liberation of the scrips in 1861. The date of the occasion has been happily chosen with due regard to the symbolism so dear to the Russian heart, for on this day is celebrated the great religious feast of the Virgin Mary, the bringing to the church of the first fruits of the new harvest. The national assembly will be a consultative organization in connection with the council of the empire and not a legislative body. The powers of the emperor remain theoretically absolute. As the emperor is the supreme lawmaker and autocrat of the domain have only the recommendable and not a binding force, though the rejection of any legislative measures by a two-thirds majority of both houses is sufficient to prevent that measure from becoming a law. The representatives of the people will have not only the right to be hard on any legislation proposed by the emperor but also can vote their desires on new laws and will have the right to exert a certain supervision over budgetary expenditures. The suffrage, though wide, is not universal. It is based on property qualification, the peasantry having a vote through membership in communal organizations. A considerable portion of the rest of the cities possessing no lands, together with women, soldiers, civil functionaries, etc., are without suffrage. FOR COMPLICITY IN COTTON FRAUDS Saratoga, N. Y., Aug. 24—Frederick A. Peckham, indicted for complicity in the department of agriculture cotton reports scandal, was arrested here yesterday and arraigned before United States Commissioner Charles M. Davison. In default of $12,000 bail Peckham was lodged in the Saratoga jail at 24 A.M. on Aug. 24—F. A. Peckham, the New York broker who was arrested in Saratoga yesterday, has been one of the most conspicuous figures in the investigation of the cotton crime in the department of agriculture. Mr. Peckham's name has been associated very closely with Moses Haas of New York and both of them declined to testify before the grand jury here. Secretary Wylson reported C. C. Van Riper, New York said that Haas was a government in conveying information from Holmes the dismissed associate statistician, to other New York brokers. Correspondence between Holmes and brokers found by the secret service agents contained the initial "P" which is said to have been the way in which Holmes referred to the report of Secretary Wilson on the investigation made. Holmes admitted that he and Peckham had close relations, were at one time associated in a business venture in which Holmes "was to have an interest equal to the sum of $6,000 which he was to receive as a gift from the other members of the committee," said that Holmes admitted that when he had occasion to visit New York he frequently found that his hotel bills were paid by Peckham or Van Riper. DROWNED IN TUB. Della Pringle's Mother Dies At Knoxville. Knoxville, Aug. 22—Mrs. Ira Kendrick, mother of Della Pringle, the actress, died here by drowning. She arose at 2 o'clock in the morning and went into the bathroom. Earlier in the evening she had announced that she wished the bath-tub cleaned out and the water heated so that she could take a plunge in the morning. The husband heard his wife get up about 2 o'clock and when she did not return to bed after some time folowed, she died in the tub with the water turned on. The members of the family are confident that death was due to a fainting spell which occurred while Mrs. Kendrick was taking her bath. Jana Brename Russian Boats. Tokio, Aug. 22 — The imperial navy department has renamed the following captured Russian warships: the Percevici has been named the Sagamit; the Poloitic has been named the Saurug; the Asai; the Tallada; the Sugurg, and the Vartig, the Soya. WHAT THE CONFERENCE HAS ACCOMPLISHED Portsmouth, N. H. Aug. 19—The substance and present status of the Japanese terms are as follows: First—Russia's recognition of Japan's preponderant influence in Korea, with her right to preserve order in the civil administration, give military and financial advises to the emperor of Korea, Japan binding herself to observe the territorial integrity of Korea, and (it is believed) the policy of the "open door." Accepted. Second—Mutual obligation to evaluate Manchuria. Accepted. Third—Japanese obligations to restore in Manchuria Chinese sovereignty and civil administration. Accepted. Fourth—Mutual obligation to respect in future the "territorial integrity and administrative entity" or China in Manchuria, and to maintain the principle of equal opportunity for the industry and commerce of all nations ("open door"). Accepted. Fifth—Mutual obligation to the island of Sakhalin to apan. Refused and final consideration deferred. Sixth—The surrender to Japan of the Russian leases of the Liaotung peninsula, including Port Arthur Dalny and the Blonde and Elliott 25 lands.安徽.安徽. Seventh—The surrender to China by arrangement with Japan of the branch of the Chinese Eastern railroad, running south from Harbin to Port Arthur and Nüchwang, together with the retrocession of all the privileges obtained under the concession in principle; final agreement deferred. Eighth—The limitation of the Chinese concession obtained by Mr. Dothstein and Prince Uhtkosmy in 1896, under which the "cut off" through northern Manchuria was but to connect the transiberian river with the river for the retention of the ownership and operation of the line by the Chinese Eastern, but with provision for the eventual substitution of Chinese imperial police for Russian "railroad guards." Accepted. Ninth—Remuneration for the cost of the war. Refused, and action deferred. Tenth. The surrender of the Russian warships interned in neutral eastern waters. Disagreement, and action deferred. Fifth. The limitation of Russia's naval power in Pacific waters. Deferred. Twelfth. The grant to the citizens of Japan of the right to fish in the Pacific Sea by the Russian littoral from Vladivostok to the Bering Sea. Agreed upon. MAJOR CONGER TENDERS HIS RESIGNATION Oyster Bay, Aug. 23. -Edwin H. Conger of Iowa has resigned his post as American ambassador to Mexico, to take effect Oct. 18, next, and President Roosevelt has accepted the resignation. Conger's retirement from the diplomatic service was foreshadowed in the dispatches last week. It was indicated then that he might be sent to Peking as a special commissioner of the president to adjust, if possible, the policies to be enacted between this country and China over the boycott of American goods by some of the Chinese commercial guilds. While no official statement is obtainable here regarding that mission, there is evidence to the contrary that either has been abandoned by the president or it has been declined by Mr. Conger. At any rate, it is believed Mr. Conger will not go to China as a representative of the government. Understanding his resignation Major Conger said: "It is with feelings of regret that I leave a service the duties of which I have found so interesting and in which I have received so many evidences of your confidence and such invariable kindness and courtesy at which I cherish most valuable and pleasant recollections, for all of which I thank you, Mr. President, with all my heart." In, reply the president wrote as follows: "In zeal, efficiency and single-minded devotion to public duty, you have made a great difference to whom Americans have a right to feel proud and I congratulate the country on having had your services." LORD CURZON HAS OFFERED RESIGNATION London, Aug. 20.—The resignation of Lord Curzon of Kedleston as vice-royer of India and the appointment of the earl of Minto as his successor, was announced at the India office tonight. According to the correspondence which is issued in the form of a white book, it appears that Lord Curzon's resignation was cabled to that office on Aug. 12. The correspondence shows a decidedly bitter feeling between Lord Curzon, the India office and Lord Kitchener, commander in chief of the forces in India, over the new plan or army administration in India. Lord Curzon's satisfaction came to the head of the refusal of the cabinet to appoint Maj. Gen. Sir Edmund Burrow, on Lord Curzon's recommendation, military supply member of the council. More Peasant Disorders Odessa, Aug. 25—Fresh agrarian disorders have broken out in the Ellisabetgrad and Alexandria districts, and the peasants are destroying the property of the land owners. 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A sculling-match once took place under the auspices of the athletic association at Oxford, the contestants being a Londoner, of the Oxford crew and an Irishman, of the Cambridge crew. The Oxford man won handily, at no stage of the race being in danger of defeat. So sure was he of winning the contest that in a spirit of fun he ceased rowing selections in the rear "hurry up." When the race was over, the Irishman received a good deal of chaff at the hands of all, in view of his overwhelming defeat. But to this he merely elevated his eyebrows. "I'd have beaten him easily enough if I'd taken the long rests that he took." A literary man, who has seven children, recently purchased a country place. This man has rather strengened ideas about bringing up children, including cold baths among the things that are good for them. One morning he carried his youngest, a two-year-old, to the creek near the house, to cool the cold. 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It was the dramatic moment—the moment to which all the previous proceedings of the conference had led. The protocols involving agreement upon eight or the twelve conditions originally presented by Japan had been signed. One side of the other must make a move or the plenipotentaries had reached the parting of the ways. The adversaries faced each other across the table. Baron Komura in a few words explained that Japan, in her great desire for peace, was ready to make certain "modifications" of the original articles in the hope that Russia could find it possible to accept them. He then presented in writing to M. Witte the compromise proposition which President Roosevelt had suggested. It was concise and specific, and it follows closely in these dispatches. It offered a second article 9, providing for the payment by Russia of Japan's bill for the cost of the war, on condition that Russia would accept article 5, which provides for the cession of the island of Sakhalin, so modified as to include an arrangement for the repurchase by Russia of the northern half of the island for 1,200,000,000 yen. In addition it offered to withdraw entirely articles 11 and 12 (surrender of the interned warships and limitation up to 1,200,000,000 yen in the far east). was President Komura's promise and M. Witte knew its contents as well as Baron Komura. The question of whether he had been "bluffing" was put to the test. Without a moment's hesitation M. Wite explained that the modification proposed was merely a sham; a change of phraseology; a opimatic attempt to "dorer la pluille" and to ask Russia to pay war tribute under another name. He could not accept it. He told Baron Konomura Russia wanted peace. She had given the proof in his book, "The War of Russia," issues upon which the war was fought, but she could fight and money for tribute she would not pay, not a copeck. He asked Baron Konomura to withdraw all demands for tribute. And so the plenipotentiaries separated, to meet again on Saturday ostensibly to permit M. Wite to place in writing as the rules of the conference require, his reply to the Japanese compromise proposition. In reality the adjournment over the two days was to give each party the opportunity to ask government for the last time. The outlook is black. Many believe it was never so black as now. HOLMES TO BE BROUGHT BACK President's Orders on Cotton Scandal Are to Be Carried Out. Washington, Aug. 24—Edwin S. Holmes Jr., the associate statistician of the Department of Agriculture, who was dismissed when the conspiracy for juggling of government cotton crop reports was exposed, will be brought to justice as President Roosevelt directed. The federal grand jury, after hearing testimony of Secretary Wilson and Assistant Secretary Hancock, said in a reliable quarter it was said positively that important developments might be expected within the next forty-eight hours. The air is thick with rumors that at least one and probably more intrudictions are to be issued. It is regarded as certain Holmes will have to face trial. John Hyde, the chief statistician, who resigned when the scandal was exposed, is still in England and in much better health than he professes. Holmes also is absent from Washington. It is said he is still within the boundaries of the United States. Dr. George Moon of nitro-culture fame, who resigned an important place in the bureau of plant industry, when it was discovered he was exploiting a product of a Pennsylvania concern, will be restored to his old position. The Department of Justice reported he had committed no offense. WEATHER SERVES SAME END AS ARMISTIGE Peking, Aug. 21. While the Japanese and Russian peace plenipotentiaries have failed to arrange an armistice during their negotiations, the weather is enforcing an effectual armistice for the month of August. Operations on a large scale by each army are impossible at the present time and the situation will probably be unchanged for the next fortnight or three weeks. The rains throughout Manchuria have been unusually heavy and prolonged this summer. The country is now a swamp and the roads are so soft that attempts to move artillery and heavy transports would be out of the question. There were many heavy rains in June and July and the rainy season began in earnest about the middle of July. During the following three weeks there was a downpour almost daily. The valleys cast of the railway practically are inundated and the streams are swollen, making the movements of carts and horses very slow and difficult. JAPANESE SHIP TO BOTTOM. Transport Kingio Sinks After Collision With British Steamer Haralong- Tokyo. Aug. 24.—The Japanese transport Kingio was sunk in a collision with the British steamer Earring on Aug. 22, in the Inland sea. One hundred and twenty-seven injured Japanese soldiers were drowned. DESPERATE BUT NOT HOPELESS Forces Working for Peace Are Continuing Efforts. THE CZAR SEEMS IMMOVABLE Advices From St. Petersburg Are Gloomy — President Has Failed Twice, But Has Not Abandoned Hope of a Final Settlement. Portsmouth, N. H., Aug. 25—The prospects of peace seem desperate, but they are not hopeless, despite the prevailing pessimism; were still a chance and the forces working for peace are continuing their labors. The president failed twice, but he is still fighting on. The result of Ambassador Meyer's audience at Peterhof on Wednesday was unsatisfactory, but at least it was not a rebuff. It left the door open and within a few hours after the receipt at Oyster Bay of Mr. Meyer's account of his audience the president had sent a new appeal through M. Witte, who received it from Mr. Pierce about 2 o'clock early morning. The emperor had already in effect declined the proposed compromise offered by Japan. He had refused it because under a disguise offered to withdraw the article asking remuneration for the cost of the war on condition that Russia repurchase from the military possession of Japan the northern half of Sakhalin at a fixed price of 1,200,000,000 yen—the estimated "trails de guerre." Every message received from Peterhof, including those that came early today, was inflexible upon that point. Had Japan not inserted the sum, had that been left for future adjustment, the proposition would undoubtedly have proved more palatable, and The Association Press in a position to determine that the divergence in the compromise as suggested by the president and as offered by Japan at the conference which was mentioned in these dispatches last night touched this very point. The president did not suggest any price or the fixing of any price, and it is believed, although this cannot be affirmed that his latest effort is to secure the consent of the emperor to agree to accept the Japanese proposition, with the amount subject to future adjustment by an arbitration board. According to the Japanese, M. Witte has already offered to divide Kahnilin. Up to 11 o'clock last night six cabllegrants had been received by M. Witte from St. Petersburg. All came from Count Lamsdorff and all were opposed to the Japanese compromise as presented at Wednesday's meeting. However, it is positively stated that the cabllegrants announce that direct contact now in progress between Emperor Nicholas and President Roosevelt. St. Petersburg, Aug. 25.—The correspondent of Reuter's Telegram company was yesterday authorized by Count Lamsdorff, the foreign minister, to state officially, and in the more formal manner that Reuter will allow him to be present, or indirect, nor will it make any cession of territory whatever. Moscow, Aug. 24—At a public meeting in the town hall the emperor's manifesto on the duma project was discussed. One speaker denounced the manifesto and the project in violent terms. Another urged armed rebellion. Later the municipal officials entered the hall, and the mayor, Prince Galitzin, made a speech, after which a resolution was adopted declaring that the meeting attached great value to the constitution of the duma as the first step toward participation of the public in the work of legislation, but that it fully realized that a national government was possible only on the condition that the Russian people be given immediately all civil freedom of the press, freedom of speech and meeting and inviolability of person, and urging that changes be made based on the principle of universal suffrage in order to restore the complete calm of the country. The action of the meeting was greeted with applause. There were few dissenters. Taugier, Morocco, Aug. 23.—The French minister, St. Rene Tallandier, has presented to the sultan, Mulal ab del Aziz, an energetic demand for an indemnity of $2,000 for the recent arrest of a Franco-Algerian citizen. The minister also demands the punishment of the official responsible for the arrest and an additional indemnity of $100 daily until the prisoner is released. It is believed that the sultan will prompt grant the demand, as it is definitely known that the French government is ready to adopt forcible means to bring the sultan to terms. COMPETITION FOR THE BEEF TRUST STARTS Chicago, Aug. 22—Two packing companies have organized in Chicago on a big scale to fight the alleged combination of packing interests. With much secrecy the companies have laid their plans to begin operations. They are the Independent Packing company and the Western Packing and Provision company. Back on back of the movement are said to be wholesale butchers, hotel men, restaurant keepers, etc. The two plants now nearly completed are both in the stockyards district. The independent company's $150,000 packing plant is at West Forty-first and Halsted streets. The Western company's capital is $300,000 and the plant is at Morgan and West Thirty-eighth streets. St. Paul, Minn., Aug. 13.—The strike of telegraph operators on the Great Northern railway system was officially called off at 9:15 last night, the men on that line having voted by a three majority to return to work. LOST 72 POUNDS. Wal Fact Drifting Into the Fatal Stages of Kidney Sickness. Dr. Melvin M. Page, Page Optical Co., Erie, Pa., writes: "Taking too many leed drinks in New York in 1895 sent me home with a terrible attack of kidney trouble, I had acute congestion, sharp pain in the back, headaches and attacks of dizziness. My eyes gave out, and with the language and sleeplessness of the disease upon me I wasted from 194 to 122 pounds. At the time I started using Doan's Kid- back, headaches and attacks of dizziness. My eyes gave out, and with the language and sleeplessness the disease upon me I wasted from 91 to 122 pounds. At the time I started using Doan's Kidney Pills an abscess was forming on my right kidney. The trouble was quickly checked, however, and the treatment cured me, so that I have been well since 1896 and weigh 188 pounds." Foster-Milhurn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price, 50 cents per box. When people are too good they are a't interesting. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Dellance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Speaking of the "smart set," will somebody please explain the "smart"? SALT RHEUM ON HANDS. Suffered Agony and Had to Wear Bandages All the Time—Another Cure by Cuticura. Another cure by Cuticura is told of by Mrs. Caroline Cable, of Waupaca, WIs., in the following grateful letter: "My husband suffered agony salt rheum on his hands, and I had to keep them bandaged all the time. We tried everything we could get, but nothing helped him until he used Cuticura. One set of Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills cured him entirely, and his hands have been as smooth as possible ever since. I do hope this letter will be the means of helping some other sufferer." There are some defends more triumphant than victories.—Montaligne. If you don't get the biggest and best it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is for anyone everywhere and there is positively nothing to equal it in quality or quantity. Will they serve ham and eggs in that New York actor's town? Radium has not yet evolved life. The bacteria turn out to be crystals. If reports be true, the microbe of laziness is extremely energetic. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality of Deshance Starch makes it impossible to sell any other brand. A Scotch minister and his servant, who were coming home from a wedding, began to consider the state into which their polites at the wedding feast has left them. "Sandy," said the minister, "just stop a minute here till I go ahead. Maybe I don't walk very steady and the good wife might remark something not just right." He walked ahead of the servant for a short distance, and then asked: "How is it? Am I walking straight? "Ohay," answered Sandy, thickly, "you're a recht—but who's that who's with you?" As the liner cleared the heads and the heavy swell of the open Atlantic became noticeable, dinner was served. The twenty-six places at the captain's table were filled, and as the soup appeared, the captain addressed his table companions. "I trust that all twenty-five of you will have a pleasant trip," he said, "and that this little assemblage of twenty-four will reach the port much benefited by the voyage. I look upon these twenty-smiling faces as a father upon the family, for I am responsible for the family, for the group of nineteen. I hope all fourteen of you will join me later in drinking to a merry I believe we seven fellow-passengers are admirably suited to each other, and I applaud the judgment which chose from the passenger-list these three persons for my table. You and I, dear sir, are——" The captain chuckled. "Here, steward, bring on my fish and clear away these dishes." No married woman can pass an old admirer without looking back. WRONG SORT Perhaps Plain Old Meat, Potatoes aid Bread may Be Against You for a A change to the right kind of food can lift one from a sick bed. A lady in Welden, Ill., says: "Last Spring I became bed-fast with severe stomach trouble accompanied by sick headache. I got worse and worse until I became so low I could scarcely retain any food at all although I tried every kind. I had become completely discouraged, had given up all hope and thought I was doomed to starve to death, till one day my husband trying to find something I could retain brought home some Grape-Nuts. "To my surprise the food agreed with me, digested perfectly and without distress. I began to gain strength at once, my flesh (which had been flabby) grew firmer, my health improved in every way and every day, and in a very few weeks I gained 20 pounds in weight. I licked Grape-Nuts so well that for 4 months I ate no other food, and always felt as well satisfied after eating as if I had sat down to a fine banquet. "I had no return of the miserable sick stomach nor of the headaches, that I used to have when I ate other food. I am now a well woman, doing all my own work again, and feel that life is worth living. "Grape.Nuts food has been a godsend to my family; it surely saved my life and my two little boys have thriven on it wonderfully." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Get the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in each phg. Situation, However, is Not Consierried Serious—Increase in Number of Fever Cases and of Fatalities Does Not Daunt Optimism. New Orleans, La., Aug. 21.—No better evidence of the fact that the visitation of mosquito fever is not only being controlled here, but that there is a chance for its eradication can be found than in the daily reports of cases and deaths. For several days the number of new cases has shown a decline, while the number of deaths have been remarkably low, considering the number of cases reported a week ago. Of the four deaths one was in the charity hospital, one in the emergency hospital, and the other two downtown. Gregory, Mo., Aug. 22.—Three cases of yellow fever have developed within the last twenty-four hours. All are Italians. One victim had died and two other cases discovered yesterday morning are said to be very low. The three infected Italians, with four others of the same nationality, were brought up the river to Gregory recently from Gregville, Miss., and sent track work on the Burlington railroad. On Sunday one of the men, taken suddenly ill, was reported dying, and when physicians called promptly reported the patient suffering from genuine yellow fever. He was isolated, but died within a few hours. Yesterday two more of the Italians were found to have become infected with the disease. They also were isolated, as were the four other Italians brought from Mississippi. Excitement is intense, and much indignation is that the Italians were permitted to slip through the quarantine lines. Gregory is on another car on the Mississippi river fifteen miles from Keokuk, Iowa. New Orleans, Aug. 24.—A late report from Dr. Stark, state health officer at La Fource, received last night, says that Dr. Devron reported to him yesterday that up to date he had found 170 cases of yellow fever and 200 cases of dengue at Leaville and conditions were such that help was needed immediately. New Orleans, Aug. 25.—The fever record up to last night is as follows: New cases ..... 44 Total to date ..... 1,600 Deaths ..... 7 Total ..... 226 Remaining under treatment ..... 287 A MOMENTOUS CONFERENCE. Baron Rosen and President Roosevelt Meet. Oyster Bay, N. Y., Aug 20.—President Roosevelt is exerting every particle of his great influence to prevent a rupture of the peace conference at Portsmouth. He is engaged in a supreme effort to induce the envoys of the belligerent governments to compense their differences and reach an agreement that will result in "a just and lasting peace." In his efforts he has the active and cordial support of Great Britain, France and Germany. Tremendous and world wide pressure is being brought to bear upon the governments at St. Petersburg and Tokio to not permit the Washington conference to fail of affirmative results. It can be said that there is ground for the hope that it will not fall. Baron de Rosen, Russian ambassador to the United States and second of the Russian emperor's envoys to the peace conference, was with President Roosevelt an hour late yesterday afternoon at Saratoga Hill. He came to Glyster Bay by invitation of the president, not merely to discuss with him the situation, but to have presented to him, by the president a proposition which, it is hoped, may solve the differences which have arisen between the plenipotentiaries of the two governments. After his conference with the president, Baron Rosen left immediately for his summer home at Magnolia, Mass., where he and M. White, the principal Russian envoy, spent yesterday. Neither President Roosevelt nor Baron de Rosen would discuss, even in the most general terms, the details or the result of their conference. The ambassador present the president's proposition. With today and the likelihood is that it will be transmitted to Emperor Nicholas. On the result of its consideration will depend the fate of the peace conference. It is probable that before the envoys meet next Tuesday morning, it may be known with some degree of definiteness whether there is to be peace in the far east or a continuance of war. Washington, Aug. 22—Secretary Bonaparte yesterday received, and as soon as he had himself read, made public the proceedings and findings of the court of inquiry which investigated the explosion on the gunbottle Bennington at San Diego, Calif., on court found the explosion resulted from the closing of a valve which connected the exploded boiler with its steam guage, so that the pressure on the boiler may have been several hundred pounds to the square inch when the accident occurred. While praise was accorded to the July 21. The findings were a complete surprise, for they at once set at rest the stories that had been circulated to the effect that the Benington boilers and perhaps those of other naval vessels of the same age, were defective. As a matter of fact, the officers of the ship's company for their conduct during the harrowing scenes following the accident, the officers and men who were responsible, in the opinion of the court, are pointed out and court martial proceedings suggested in the case of the one of them surviving, Ensign Charles T. Wade. THE TURN OF LIFE A Time When Women Are Susceptible to Many Dread Diseases—Intelligent Women Prepare for It. Two Relate their Experience. Mrs. A.E.G. Nyland Send postal for "Book of Presents" Do you know the secret of the Wave Circle? Wonderful! Don't delay another day! Send for KC right a- way. It's purer and more efficient than any Bak- ing Powder that costs three times as much. 25 oz. for 25c. All grocers Jaques Mfg. Co. 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I am sure Pioso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Miss. Teresa, Romerra, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1908. Occasionally a man gets rid of a bad habit by swapping it for a worse one. W. N. U. Des Moines, Ia. No. 34—1905 Do you know the secret of the Wave Circle? Wonderful! Don't delay another day! Jaques Mfg. Co. Chicago Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts are a delight to the refined woman every- where. In order to get this result see that the material is good, that it is cut in the latest fashion and use Defiance Starch in the laundry. All three things are important, but the last is absolutely necessary. No matter how fine the material or how dainty made, bad starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the clothes. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes and cause them to crack. It sells at 10c at a sixteen ounce package everywhere. Other starches, much inferior, sell at 10c for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. Vaction days are almost ended. The women of the nation as well as the women of the states are desirous of making our club work speak for its worth, we can only do this by assistance of each and every member. The committee work which will be explained by the different chairmen is of all importance. We have many women in this state that are too busy to join with us in our many efforts. We have some uninterested, some unwilling, but we hope to have all sympathetic. That which is for the good of all concerned ought at least receive words of praise. We are not all graduates, yet this does not prevent our thirsting and seeking knowledge. There are no books locked in iron chests except they belong to some secret society; therefore the knowledge gained by one can be obtained by many. We have not all executive ability to govern with simplicity and gentleness of character. We We have not all money and bank notes and homes to constantly boast of, but as we have been wont to say we can have a blending of purpose which will result for good for all concerned. We made the call last year for 500 women; we were rewarded by 345. We still continue to cry for five hundred women. Better homes, no more renting, more business enterprise, more graduates, whether reward is in sight or not. We must prepare for war in time of peace, where are our normal graduates to fill the vacances on the school board this year? We would say to church club we are cordially invited to join. Your finance is not touched by the state. All the state asks is 10 cents per member a year. This 10 cents is used to defray the expenses of the convention. Nothing is more inspiring than a rep rt of $200 or $300 raised by a club and given to assist the church. Think of one club last year raised $60 in three days for a dead man; how much more would they raise for a live man? Now to know club work is to study it. We should not only work as a president but as a member also. Just as good teachers make good scholars, good mothers good sons, presidents should make good members. Mrs. Helen Downey is an example. As State Organizer she worked as hard as when state president. We are glad to welcome the new workers this year: Mrs. Belle Bannier of Keokuk, Miss Maude Ousley of Muscatine, Miss R. Carter of Mesdames Blakey Humbles, Carey and Woods of Buxton, Mrs. Kennedy of Ottumwa, Miss Mason and Thompson of Iowa city, Mrs. Rivers, Early snd Stanton of Des Moine, Mrs. Perkins of Cedar Rapids, a representative from Washington, 1a, greeting from all the representative men of our race, and compliments from both press and people. All of whice were healthy stimulates for tireless workers, without price or cost of servitude. The Executive Board will meet at Oskaloosa Sept 19, at which time a program of work will be planned. All state officers ad state chairmans are expected to be present. MRS. BELLE GRAVES, State President FLORICULTURE. (Special to Bystander) Now the singing of birds is heard the sweetest. The tall stately Trees look the greenest and the beautiful flowers are brightest. Old Mother Nature has adorned herself in the very same colors she afford—a-nature is at her best now. How dreary and desolate this life would be if it was not for the flowers that bloom and send forth their sweet fragrance to brighten a weary soul or brighten a cheerless home. How wonderfully a few shrubs and vines will transform the appearance of a barren yard. There are many simple ways for beautifying the home grounds, whether they include the back yard of the city residence or embrace the spreading acres of the old farm. They will be planted to hide unsightly buildings without interrupting the line of vision where the outlook is pleasing. Their use as screens and wind breaks may be combined with pleasing effect. The beautiful green grass is everywhere an element of beauty as a common background texture. What is more beautiful than nature's own carpet. It gives restfulness and delight to the soul, mind and body. Let us as women of the negro race, who are trying to uplift and upbundle for future usefulness, cultivate the art of having joy and life as through "Life is earnest, life is real." Fioriculture is a grand and noble work and should be entered into with a spirit of love. There is a great work for each and every one, such as tree planting for decorative purposes, parks, community green grounds, gardens, landscapes, balconies, districts and towns and, above all, our own back yard, which too often is a place used for rubbish of all kinds We urge all clubs to take up this grand work and further the cause of humanity. (Mrs.) G. Gray. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. We are glad to note the improvement of M. O. Culberson, who has been for several weeks with the tiger fever. The remains of Wm. Moreland, who died in Kansas City, Mo., last week arrived in the city Saturday morning. The funeral took place Saturday afternoon from the home of his mother, who was buried at the age of death was 18 years of age. Rev. Bowl atticed on the obituary. Interment took place in Springdale cemetery. A most enjoyable picnic was enjoyed by a goodly number of our people at Eagle Point park Tuesday. A large crowd gathered and were spread on the spacious grounds of this pleasurable resort. After witnessing the entertainment which is provided for the patrons of the point, the party returned at a late hour to the McGaw residence. Mr. McGaw and granddaughter, Ella, were Clinton visitors last Sunday, returning to their home in Davenport on an evening interurban train. While in the city they were the guests at Boom and evening lunches of Rev. Taylor and A. A. Bush and families. R. D. Smith has accepted a position as financial agent of Ambedexter Institute of Springfield, IL, entering winter. Mrs. R. D. Smith left for Chicago last week to visit indefinitely. Mrs. Richard Simpson is still considerably indisposed. Her many friend hope to see her herself again Dr. Lew Arntz. MR. J. G. YANCY Would in all Probability Have Gone Blind if it had not been for Dr. Lew Arntz Des Moines, Ia., June 27, 1905. This certifies that our son Boyd suffered from headaches and eye troubles for the last two years to such an extent that it was impossible for him to attend school regularly. We noticed by the papers that Dr. Lee Aratz had helped our son with his vision. We took the boy to him to be examined. The doctor thought the trouble came all from his eyes, which we are sure now was correct. After the doctor fitted glasses for him the headaches have left him and he can also see perfectly out of both eyes. We really think had it not been for Dr. Awata that the hop would have gone blind in a short time, as his sight was rapidly failing before consulting the doctor. J. G. YANCY, 812 Eleventh street DUBUQUE DOTS. Mrs. Ollie Penn returned from a pleasant trip visiting her mother and relatives at Champaign, Ill. While there she met her grandmother, whom she had not seen for five years, and others who were visiting her. The Bro. Paul Quaker doctors hand has left for a few weeks' stay at Freeport, Ill. Prof. James H. Brooks gave a birthday party at Laveny's hall, East Dubuque. A large number of Dubuquers were present, dancing being the chief amusements. Mrs. "Wanklin left for Minneapolis to remain. Mrs. J. M. Logan has moved over from Galena. She and Mr. Logan have fitted up a nice and cosy home and will be at home to their many friends after August 25 at 220 Julien avenue. Mrs. Isaac Smith continue to improve. Mrs. Harry Hayes has completely recovered and is attending to her duties. Mr. Hayes is smiling once more. They will leave soon after the Tristate fair for Chicago, ill., and Louisville, Ky., for a two weeks' vacation. The Tristate fair will be held here this week and a great many visitors are expected. A roustabout by name of Graves, while working on the Diamond Jo steamer Quincy, was struck by the second mate. He promptly knocked the mate down, and, deciding to quit, he jumped over the fence and asked for his time. For answer the mate whipped out his gun and commenced shooting at Graves, who closed with him and, although shot three times, wrested the gun from him and shot him in the arm, the second hot striking a white deckhand who ran up the stairs and shot him. H. J. Brinker, from the south and known on the Red River for his many acts of cowardly brutality. In late years he has been a marked man, and all of the old mates of his caliber have been killed. Another climate would prove more congenial. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McGregor and H. H. McGregor were visiting in Clinton Sunday, having gone down on a steamboat excursion. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Folk County. Henry M. Rollin, C. A. Dudley, James Lincoln Callanan, and James Leonard Callanan, as Executors of the Estate of James Callanan, deceased, Plaintiff. vs. Sarah V. Thornburg, sometimes written Sarah V. Thornburgh, and her heirs, assays and unknown olimata of Twp. 31, Range 23, W. 5th P. M. (except five acres in the NE Corner and right of way to the Duluth and Lake Co.) Defendants. To be Defendants. You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa in and for Polk County the petition of Sarah V. Thornburg, as executor during his time when James W. of the following described premises situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-write The West half (1/4) of the North-west (1/4) of the Northeast Ten (10), Township Eighty-five (81), City (81), West (3) of the West 5th P. M., (ex-pt five acres in the North-east Corner and right of way of the Duluth & New Orleans Railway Co); that plaintiffs acting executors of the estate of said Callanan; that said Callanan deviseed all his personal and real estate to these executors upon trust to sell and convey these plaintiffs to execute contracts and deeds and conveyances and that defendants make some claim to said premises adverse to the plaintiff, here, and that in the devolution of title rights to the estate of the grantee Sarah V. Thornburg and grantor to grantee conveyance of said premises was made to one said Sarah V. Thornburg, sometimes called Sarah V. Thornberg, when in fact said the plaintiffs as executors of the estate of against Sarah V. Thornburg and Sarah V. Thornburg and against all of the unknown heirs, assigns, or claimants, through or under said Sarah V. Thornberg, and that the person in interest and intended to be mentioned as grantee was Sarah V. Thornburg instead of Sarah V. Thornburg or Sarah V. Thornberg, and that less you appear and make defense to said action on or before noon of the second day of the September Term of Court 1805, which commences at Des Moines, Iowa on the 14th day of September, the appointment will be taken against you as in said petition prayed. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for Plaintiffs. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: Upon presentation to the court of the State of Iowa, you conside creation thereof, it is ordered that notice be approved and that it be published in the Iowa State Bystander, a newspaper published in the city of Des Moines in the County of Polk and Missouri each week for six consecutive weeks. Done at Dase Meios, Iowa, this 2nd day of August 2015. HUCH BRENNAN Judge EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1099 1111 Grand Ave. Bra nch Office 501 MULBERRY ST. Phone 550 ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, September Term, A. D. 1005. Bostay Clay, Carnelia Clay: You are hereby notified that on or before the first day of September, A. D. 1905, the petition of plaintiff in the case against the Supreme Court of the Clerk of the District Court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa claiming of you an absolute divorce on the grounds of deserter and the so-called 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 September, the said court, default will be entered against you and judgment and decreed rendered thereon. Dated this 5th day of August 1905. J. B. RUSH. Attorney for Plaintiff KIRKSVILLE ITEMS: Kirksville, Mio., Aug. 15, 1905.—(Special to the Bystander.)—The chauquaaua is now in progress. Monday was governor's day. The Nightingale was here Friday and Saturday nights. Miss Jess Williams is visiting her sister, Mrs. Robt. Loles. Miss Mattle Foster, who has been visiting the chauquaaua, has returned to her home. There was a very pleasant surprise party given in honor of Miss Foster at the home of Miss Laura Thompson last Tuesday evening. Visiting with Miss Miscire Phillips are visiting in Kirksville and attending the chauquaaua. The moonlight plenic given at the Hockaday residence last Thursday night was a complete success. A large crowd was present and games and music filled the amusements of the evening. Mrs. Eva Harris died at the home of her mother, Mrs. Lou Madison, Monday. She is mourned by a mother, grandmother, a number of other relatives. Her funeral was held at the Second Baptist church Tuesday afternoon. The pall bearers were Misses Maude Wess, Bertha Wess, Edna Martin, Jane Hockaday, Mesamedes Stokes and Wilson. Misses Bertha Wess, Edna Martin, Glen Listap and Messrs. Sherman and Robert Listap spent Thursday evening cut at Owenby's lake. The party took supper at the lake and report a very enjoyable time. Miss Maude Wess is on the sick list. Sunday was quarterly meeting here. Presiding Elder Sexton is in attendance. Miss Blanche Campbell of Edina has returned home. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Miss Stella Ringo of Oaklands who has been the guest of Mrs. A. L. Boyd, returned to her home Thursday morning. While in the city she visited with a friend several places of interest, among them the new Carnegie library, Masonic Temple, power house, Grace church and auditorium. Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Boyd, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Tyler and Mrs. Lizzie Emery spent a pleasant afternoon and evening in Beaver park Sunday. Supper was served in three courses. The trip to the park was a surprise to Mr. Boyd and Mr. Tyler as it was their first visit. Jenny Robinson has been quite ill at her home this week. Mrs. Saunders of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. S. L. Persons. Mrs. Lizzie Morris is visiting friends in Dubuque. The J. S. Y. club held a pleasant meeting at the home of Mrs. L. Brooks last Wednesday. Mr. A. E. Price and Mr. Clyde Washington were hosts of a jonic party up the river last Wednesday. Miss Fannie Thompson who has been spending the summer with relatives in the city will return to her home in Belleville, Ill., Thursday. Rev. P. M. Lewis is busily preparing for conference. Get your dollar money ready. Miss Della Wadkins entertained a number of friends Monday evening complimentary to Mr. Roy Warren who expects to leave the city soon. Sone of the Alba Odd Fellows and Ruth went to Chariton and took part in a banquet held in that town by the Chariton Odd Fellows and Ruth. The social given by the members of the A. M. E. church at the hall Saturday evening. Mrs. Harris and two children of Hocking were in to AN Tuesday. Miss Nellie Grayson is quite sick at this writing. Mr. Frank Benning of Hocking was in Alba Sunday. Mr. J. Sheen spent Sunday in town. Mr. J. Sween spent Sunday in town. 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MUSCATINE ITEMS Mrs. Joseph Carr gave a 9 o'clock breakfast last Sunday, inviting a few of her friends to fried chicken and soda water. Mrs. John Webb of Chicago is the guest of Mrs. Groomes. and Miss Addie Loyd returned from Rock island after several days' enjoyment. Mr. and Mrs. Robt. Evans spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Powell. Mrs. Anna Clay and Mrs. Steve Loyd expect to visit Des Molines for a few weeks. I. Trusty aligned with Mr. and Mrs. Nora Sunday. Mrs. Joseph Carr is remodeling her house, expecting to make a vast improvement. Something to happen. Two daughters of Nelson Lee of Muscatine Island departed on a trip east, expecting to visit Boston, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia. Prof. Kennedy and wife gave an artistic concert and reading, also danced, considering the players extra present. Mrs. Ed. Groomes departed for Rock island for a few days' vacation. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYE DESEASES OF THE EYE-EAR-MOE & THROAT CURLED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCULISE DES MOINES, IOWA 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. Henry Gray Embalming and Funeral Director, 1115 West Locust Street. A. F. St. Clair's Livery in Connellton $10.00 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. BURN COLLEGE Missouri In the West. Its training in its graduate take high rank. and Scientific) and professional life. TORY of the elementary branches. Hand and Typewriting. Organ, and in Vocal Culture and Cooking, Truck Gardening, Printing. Teachers and missionary workers. murs; splendid influence; healthful of study; low rates. Monday in September a, write LARKIN SCRUGGS, A. M., D. 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