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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 24. THE E INDUSTRIOUS BUXTON, A Brief History of T Mining Town—H Her Society a INDUSTRIOUS TOWN OF BUXTON, IOWA. Brief History of This Thriving Mining Town-Her People, Her Society and Her Business. The Iowa State Bystander deem a pleasure at this particular time to be permitted to give our many readers, especially those in the middle west, a brief synopsis, a glimpse, we may say, at this unique town known as the king of Iowa mining towns. This town of Buxton is beautifully located upon a high level plateau from whence it can see the rolling hills and streets are laid out due north and south and most of the houses are five to six rooms, one and one-half story neatly built and nicely painted, of a dark drab slate color, with well kept yards decked in the summer with flowers and vines. Occasionally you will see a house that is owned or built by the individual. Then they are painted a white or some other color. Here dwells about 7,000 people, o MISS BEATRICE TERRELL. This is one of the leading-young ladies of Buxton Miss Beatrice Terrell the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Terrell formerly of this city later on Colfax now of Buxton. Miss Terrell is a graduate of the Colfax high school with class honors, she is now one of the teachers in the Buxton public school and the Iowa State Bystander newly appointed correspondent from Buxton. She has two charming young sisters clerk in the Monroe Merchantile Co. store. this then重新 organized town. 2nd That we can refute the impression recently gone out from this town that it is a bad town and class of people were not good citizens. We hope in this is sue we will be able to show the public otherwise. Those who read this article will go to the map, or consult an atlas, or get the 1900 census report on the population of Buxton. We will say that you will not find it marked on the map at all unless the map is less than four years old. Four years ago the ground where the beautiful town is located was a wild prairie or a common farm land, where the rabbit the squirrel, or the wild turkey the prairie chicken held sway. This then made its rapid growth by WM. HARPER. Mr. Wm, Harper the District Grand Secretary of the Iowa Odd Fellows who represents the Buxon Lodge No. 2209, formally the old Muchakinock Lodge, is one of the good reliable men of order and considered a very conservative and careful man in all matters going to the welfare of the Odd Fellows in Iowa. the Consolidation Coal company moved bodily nearly all of Muchalknock, since a thriving mining camp over to the town sight of Buxton, leaving much like a deserted village miles to the northeast. The Consolidation Coal Company, which is operated along the Chicago & Northwestern R'y line, was organized more than twenty-five years ago by J. E. Buxton, a native of Vermont. Mr. J. E. Bux- WM. HARPER. ton came west and opened up the Mahnkinochin Consolidated Coal Company and several others with white miners. After a few years' operation the white miners struck and after several attempts to have the white miners live up to their agreement it was decided to replace them with colored miners, which two years ago, and since that time the colored miners have always been in the majority and there has never occurred any more strikes or labor troubles and the Consolidation Coal Company has grown until now it is the largest NEW BUXTON SC Costing $10.000; 12 rooms with NEW BUXTON SCHOOL BUILDING. Costing $10,000; 12 rooms with all modern equipment. coal company in Iowa, employing more men than any other company. Buxton is at the terminus of the Belle laine and Muchikinock branch of the ' & N. W. R. Ry, located on a beautiful high prairie just over the county line from Mahaska county in Monroe county, ten miles north of Albia, the county seat of Monroe county, and eleven miles from Osakaloa. This great coal company is now managed and operated by Mr. B. C. Buxton, only son of Mr. J. E. Buxton, who is general superintendent, who laid out and named the town Buxton in honor of his father. The town of Buxton is [Image of a man in a suit and bow tie, facing slightly to the right]. The above cut is a true likeness of gressman from the 6th District which the largest color-ded constituents of any has more colored men in appointed p Two years ago there were 735 votes cas soldier received 700 votes which shows The above cut is a true likeness of Hon. John F. Lacy, the present congressman from the 6th District which comprises the town of Buxton. He has the largest colored constituents of any other congressional district in Iowa and has more colored men in appointed positions then any other Congressman. Two years ago there were 735 votes casted in Buxton and this gallant old soldier received 700 votes which shows how he is thought of in Buxton. laid out in streets running due north and south and east and west. holisted from it some time later in the same year. The frame for the The general superintendent of the Consolidation Coal Company designed and superintend the laying out of the town, the plans and construction of the buildings the location and equipment of the mines, the water supply, the drainage and all the many interesting details in the development of what is unquestionably the model mining camp in Iowa, and perhaps the United States, for the Consolidation Coal Company owns in fee simple all the land in Monroe county on which the town proper is built. Most of the dwelling houses are five and six room, one and one-half story houses, all uniform in size, architecture and color. They are painted a drab slate color clean and bright, which is clean and striking on first appearance, thus doing away with the old red or white washed miner's house so generally seen in mining camps. Too much praise cannot be given to this company for raising the life, tone and building for the miner where he and HON. JOHN F. LACEY. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1905. his family can at least have some of the home comforts. Then another thing the Consolidation Coal Company will lease any miner a lot or several acres of ground and he can build any kind of a house he may desire. Some 40 or 50 families, both white and colored, have done this, and today some of the houses are beautiful from an architectural standpoint and modern in arrangement on the interior, which shows the fine taste and high moral tone of the inhabitants. Another noteworthy feature is that not a saloon is permitted on the company's ground, nor is there any whisky sold over the south line of Buxton land in Monroe county. Those that were in Mahaska county are now closed. This town, although large enough to be incorporated, will never be unless the company gives its consent, as all the lots are owned by the company and are private property. The company and the colony govern it. The president of the colony is Spencer C. Cary. The Company. The Consolidation Coal Company is one of the largest companies operating in this state. They probably own and control more coal land than any company in the state. At present they are employing 2,000 men, not including boys. Their daily output has now reached the enormous amount of 4,000 tons of screened lump per day, and the end is not yet. The Consolidation Coal Company owns and controls the mines which HOOL BUILDING. all modern equipment. maintains the town of Buxton. The company has the four mines in operation near Buxton. The mines at Buxton are Nos. 10, 11, 12 and 13. Mine No. 10 is located about two miles south of town and No. 11 about one and one-half miles southeast of No. 10. No. 12 is two miles northeast of No. 11 and No. 13 is one mile north of No. 12. The Northwestern railroad extends to these mines, and a train of eight coaches takes the mines to and from work. Mine No. 10 is 117 feet deep and was opened early in 1900, while mine No. 11 is 208 feet deep and coal was [Image of a man with white hair and a dark suit, facing slightly to the right]. Hon. John F. Lacy, the present comprishes the town of Buxton. He has other congressional district in Iowa and positions then any other Congressman,sted in Buxton and this galliant old how he is thought of in Buxton. hoisted from it some time later in the same year. The frame for the first company house in Buxton was erected June 14, 1900. It is estimated that there is sufficient coal under the land now owned or controlled by the Consolidation Coal Company under or adjacent to the town of Buxton to last many years. It is certain that the coal will not be exhausted in the twentieth century. The coal company moved its general offices from Muchakinock to Buxton August 26, 1901, and has an office building in Buxton. It was built especially for the purpose, is isolated from the rest of the buildings, has electric light and a fine large brick vault for the safe keeping of the records and papers of the company. The office rooms, four in number, are neatly and comfortably furnished. Steam for heating the coal company's office and the Monroe Mercantile Co.'s store is placed in both buildings from a power house situated about half way between. The electric --- The Company. This is one of the most pleasant and comfortable homes in Buxton: It is William Humbles' seven room house. He owns several acre of farm land. HOTEL A LANE currents for lighting are also transmitted from this power house. The following are the officers and clerks located at Buxton, and who have office room in their fine building; B. C. Buxton, general superintendent; N. P. Herrington, general cashier; in the operating department, Wm. Calvert, general foreman; Geo. W. Chambers, foreman at No. 10; C. W. Walters, foreman at No. 11; James Calvert, foreman at No. 12; J. L. Jones, foreman at No. 13; J. L. Campbell, foreman at No. 14; J. Wilters, foreman mechanic; F. J. Forgerson, mining engineer; and J. G. Wiley, assistant; C. M. Paris, storekeeper. Office force; Eric F. Brown, assistant cashier; G. H. Child, chief clerk; M. C. Crowder, I. K. Meyer, D. A. Long and Mayne Long, clerks; Miss Sarah J. Tennant, private secretary to Mr. B. C. Buxton, the general superintendent. The men are paid regularly twice a month in cash over the counter and not by check or envelope. Their statements are previously prepared and delivered to them and they draw their money on presenting the statement at the cashier's desk. This is a great sight to see near the building in lieu of hours receiving their pay in gold and silver, some drawing, after their expenses are taken out, as high as $25, $50 and $75 for each two weeks' pay. Oh, miner, where is your money? and what are you investing it in? THE BANK Its Stores and Public Accommodations. The above cut, is little indication of the immense business done within this big store. It is virtually a department store, each department being complete in itself—all being kept up in a clean orderly and up-to-date manner. The class of merchandise handled is not such as is usually hold in mining camps—on the contrary—only the best and reputable lines are found on the shelves. The man from New York can enter the clothing room, fit himself out in a chair, helmet, or select one to be made order by one of the fashionable Chicago tailors—he can select a Knox Dunlap, or Stetson hat, Cluett shirt, etc. Butterick patterns, Dellneaters and fashion sheets tend to lead us to believe that Buxton is not far behind the time. Two big freight elevators and one passenger elevator greatly add to the convenience of customers as well as employees. Nothing is over-olled which will enable the management to lessen the cost of handling all classes of merchandise. The idea seems to have been sured that the store company were charging exhorbitant prices. A closer inspection of their prices will surprise most of us. When one can get a good grade of flour for $1.00 per sack, best coal oil at 10 cents per gallon and other things in proportion it would seem as if the people of Iowa would appreciate a few Buxton stores scattered all over the state. A mammoth stone warehouse 162 feet long is now nearing completion, the main building, fire proof in itself, is divided into five separate compartments, each one separated by an 18 inch stone wall. The roof is to be of tile—the furniture room being covered with glass. About sixty employees are required to look after the wants of customers and patrons. It is a particularly interesting sight to see this small army of help hustling about the store on a special order day. At times all departments are taxed to their limit yet all are waited upon with speed and dispatch. Employees are selected according to their merit—white and colored alike—colored clerks may be found in all portions of the store. Those employed at the present writing are Lessie Terrell, Malla Blaney, Lee Craddock, Henry Madden, John Drake, Harry Gilliam, Adaillade Terrill, Elmer Strong, Beal, Nelson Walker and A. R. Jackson. The store is under the direct management of R. R. McRae. H. B. Henderson secretary and treasurer, and E. M. Hammond purchasing agent. Mr. Hammond with headquarters in Chicago is constantly in the New York Chicago and St. Louis markets, this method of buying enables the store to keep a well stocked list and effects in clothing, dry goods, furniture novelties, etc., etc, as well as placing them in a position to compete with any store in the state. THE BANK OF BUXTON This institution is well worthy of comment. It is situated on the left of the main building and is under the management of the Monroe Mercantile company. A general banking business is done, drafts issued, deposits received and collection is made. The fixurand fittings are in keeping with the nature of the business. The large vault contains a burglar and fire proof safe with screw door and time lock. Interest is paid on deposits and many miners have sung sums working for them in this manner night and day. The company is a great promoter of theft and fragrance among the miners of this velvety. The deposits are steadily on the increase showing a greater tendency on the part of the colored people to save. THE STREET CAFE In addition to this general store the Neely Bros., colored, run a nice, well kept grocery and dry goods store. They are gentlemanly and good business young men. Mr. H. A. Armstrong runs the largest meat shop. His son, Charley manages the meat shop; he has been in that business more than fifteen years. He is one of those men who know the value of a dollar. Anderson Perkins is a successful business man. He owns the only hotel and confectionery store, which is managed by his oldest son, Lewis, while he is now deputy sheriff. There are three drug stores. B. F. Cooper is the owner of Messrs. Christian and Freeman. The Jefferies Bros. have two good restaurants. They are doing nicely. D. T. Thomas has been in the restaurant business longer than any in Buxton and is doing well. Mr. Golins has just opened his restaurant. He serves good, first class meals. The Williams restaurant seems to be doing business. The London Bros. opened a millinery and music store. They also do insurance business. They are accommodating men. The Messrs. Findly & Johnson are clearmakers. fact the only colored cigarmakers in town. The Big Pig has been hired by Mr. Wakton has a tailor shop, while Mr. Callaway is clothing to be made for the Murphy Bros. house in Chicago, Ill. Dr. Williams is not now, nor has he been, connected with the company. Dr. H. B. Henderson has been with this company for more than eighteen years. He has two assistants. Dr Henderson has a very beautiful and costly residence in Oskaloosa, Iowa Johnson & Rhodes have the shoe shop and are always busy. Y. M. C. A. Building. This is the largest building in the town and has done more in civilizing and uplifting the masses from ignorance to a healthy, vigorous body and better morals. Indeed it is this Christian training that has made Buxton stand out superior to all other mining camps in the United States. We have said so much about this building and its efficient secretary elsewhere we will not say more here. The Public School. The new public school building of which we run cut elsewhere was the greatest need and is today the greatest help to the town as a whole for men having a family to be educated can move here and their children receive just as good instruction in common branches as at any other public school in Iowa. They have an efficient corps of teachers, headed by that thorough and enthusiastic educator, Prof. M. J. Gilliam, who is a graduate of Cornell University, Ithica, N. Y. If he is permitted to stay there long he will produce some good department he leaves that the children department is in. He will engage schools of the same size in the cities and yet he hopes to still better their department. His teachers are: C. E. Covington, Margaret Carrick, Madge Thorp, Minnie B. London, Gertrude B. Lewis, Bessie L. Owens, LEWIS E. JOHNSON. The above cut is a true likeness of Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. He came from Cleveland, Ohio when the Y. M. C. A. was opened and is one of the coming men of our race in this state His name is frequently mentioned as the probably Buxton candidate for the Iowa State Legislature from Monroe County to succeed Hon. N. E. Kendall next year. He graduated from the Y. M. C. A. College of Cleveland in 1902 with honor. He was born in Vicksburg, Mich. in 1878; and was married June 1, 1904 to Miss Lucy Stewart, a charming lady of Cleveland, Mr. Johnson is a great Y. M. C. A. worker, as one can see when visiting his well kept building; you are immediately impressed with a thorough refined christian gentleman. This is the home of W. H. Reeves. It is a six room house just built, with a good barn and other small buildings. The above is the beautiful eight room house of Wm. Reasby, He owns a nice farm just out side of the city This is John Chapman's beautiful home. He has been with the Consolida tion Coal Company for eighteen years. He owns a farm. Price, Five Cents. Mrs. A. R. Jackson, Eva Bates, Edna Mays, Beatrice Terrill. Secret Societies. Secret societies Buxton, like in all other respects, is up-to-date in the number of different civic societies which have organized in the town. All of the lodges are in a flourishing condition, and each one has a good membership. The A. F. & A. M. leads the list in membership. The lodge meets the first and last Wednesday evening in each month. In connection with this organization is the higher branch of the order, the Mystic Shrirms, which has a membership of twelve. The ladies' branch of the lodge, the Eastern Star, is also strong, and the ladies take great in- Sra) 4% ™ ~ Towa State Bystander Bystander Publishing Co. DES MOINES, . 1OWA The Grand Duke Cyril must thank his stars that he war exiled when he ah A woman seldom takes a fool out of a man; she usually acts as natuce's assistant. All's quiet in Ekaterinoslav—the place with the name that sounds like aifoll of musketry. If they shoot too well for the worl@ to know about it, Uncle Sam's tars fut be shoutiag some, Admiral Togo can't be so muchot a hero, after all. He hands over every Ecat of Me salary to his wife ‘The consumption of Scotch whisky ta steauliy declining.” So. It war ‘ally & 1a On not & preference: where” ashe a Nashville paper “are the strong men?” A good many sf Ihe are plasing conor fast sow When a ban fails, Wie only an aint cee where the esilunes Cal $4 (0 eaaning on tue dtenclers 0. seu The man who makes two laughs grow where two sour faces grew be fore deserves to be made a multimtl Monaire. A Philadelphia woman had her hus: band arrested for beating her between prayers. He was probably praying for “more strength.” Mt the University of Chicago suc seeds in discouraging the great Amer fean toothpick habit, it will need no ther claim to fame. Henry Arthur Jones, the English cramatist, says the people should read plays as well as see them. Heavens! Has the man no pity? Pittsburg is to have a hotel of great magnificence, and New York one of rreat height. You pays your money and you takes your choice. Hall Caine addressed the Recketel ler bible class on “The Pace That Kills” Does Mr. Caine use a gaso- Tine, electric or steam car? On the new liner Amerika there ts every modern facuity for citing meals, but the facilities for keeping them are as primitive ax ever ‘The full fall text of the Portsmouth treaty shows it to be much more com prehensive than the summery sum- ‘mary would have led one to believe. cE AI Jerome K. Jerome's joke about Amerfean cooking is all right—as a joke, Also it is all right when applied seriously to some American tookine. eds colo for « r wil bly f: took n tl ng © lar: st 2 fon > coats is. cles ve t vidua e ne gree the: est E crep whit Secretary Taft thinks football needs reforming. It is certainly no game, as played at present, for gentlemen iwuilt on the architectural lines of Mr. Tat, It seems sometimes to the owner that about aM the fun there is in a nice, well kept. airy house and lawn is enjoyed by folks who drive by and took: at it. Owing to the disturbed condition of the public mind in Russia, the proj- cet of a tunnel through che Caucasus, to cost §150,000,000, has been tempor arily Iaid aside. If the women's charses are true, washerwomen first tear a garment up, then they split it across, then they wet it, dry ft and send it home with a Bitccates Gon Globe. Sult ‘skirt Let us not shed more than a pailful of tears over the rief imprisonment ot an American swell in Paris. The tears are proper for the gir] whom he Lied by reektess driving. New Jersey is about to have a law providing that drunken chanffeurs shall pay $1,000 and spend three rears in state's prison. That onzht to lower the death rate considerably, Chief Chemist Wiley found butrer colored, with coal tar dye, but with. out a tremendous journey he could have made the much more painful discovery of butter flavored with it, During all of the time he has been in India Lord Curzon has never work- ed less than fourtcen hours a day. And look at him now—turned out of office in humiliation and not « friend on er, Kitche | shov iliar nt rk ‘The meth omprr wer. of fu nan ‘oom + a ge: ed to ered, net 5 some desler aintes was 0 silk @ ith 2 } a By the use of kites at Fort Leaven- worth the signal corps has demon- strated that the upper air is full of wireless messages hovering around and looking for some convenient place to light. A New York man after being run over by an automobile was asked it he wished to prefer charges against the chauffeur and replied that he did not, because it wasn't the chaffeur's fault. The heroie philosophers are not all dead. The Spanish naval authorities have given up all hope of saving the arma ment and hull of the cruiser Cardinai Cisneros, now lying in eighty feet ot water. She is as effectively lost us the kettie in the well, although they Kmow just where she is. Harry Dollard of New York was dis charged from the Williamsburg hos pital after an operation for append. citis on Friday. On Sunday be went to drive; the horse ran away, and be fore night Mr. Dollard was back in the Williamsburg hospital with a fae. tured skull and internal injuries. weil ivelry: * pn which bowing brougt A Connecticut man banged himself fifty feet in air to a tree, Far be it from us to sneak ill of the dead, but it Is bad form for any one to render himself conspicuous by a bare faced bid for publicity. nch Usi yee the of et 0 sm gurs, | Bi » £000, ul Report of Board of Control Is Filed With | the Governor, LEGISLATION WILL BE URGED For Maintenance of Institutions $1,140,250 is Wanted—Suggested Provision for Care of Deserted Soldiers Wives. Des Moines, Nov. 16.—The state board of control, in its biennfal re port filed with the governor yester day, recommends the appropriation of $1,140,250 for the state institutions @uring the enshing biennial period. ‘This is a reduction of about $150,000 from the amount asked by the super- intendents of the institutions. ‘Among the recommendations as to legislation, the board of control re- news its former recommendations for ihe establishment of an epileptic colony, a reformiatory for females over 36 years of age, a reformatory for males over 16 and under 30 years of age, and for laws providing for Inde: terminate sentences and for paroles of prisoners. sentenced for felonies. ‘The board also recommends that the law be changed so as to authorize transfer of insane to other states at the expense of the state, That noriee be sent to superintendents of state hospitals of all eseaped patients taken into custody. ‘That procedure ss to Tegal settlement of patients be made more definite, Other legislative recommendations are made as follows: Paroles—Asking for the authority to appoint a parole officer for the prisoners. Soldiers’ home—It ie recommended that the law be so changed as to ad- mit wives of soldiers who have been deserted without their fault, and who have not been divorced Industrial School for Roys—An it crease in the support fund is urged as necessary in order to properly operate ‘the Institution. Ask to sell 40 acres of land lying at a distance from the institution. Industrial School for Girls—Per capita allowance is ton small and $15 per month pet capita is recommended Chaplains—Reconimended that the salaries of chaplains at the peniten- fiarles be xed et not Hess than $100 per month Homes for Friendiess Children: Additional Iesislation #8 ed regarding Nis insjection of ame Publication uf reports — Recom: mends the emission irom our printed Teports of the reports of the superin Iondents of the institutions, Placing of clifidren—Reconmands hat the law be £0 changed as to per init the plicing of children who are fommitiil te either of the industria! Schools, of to the Subiers” Orphans homme, when sithorities ay? satisfied that the parents are unit To have haree of their children ‘One chapter of the report Is devored to the work of the state agent, The report sets forth the work done by the state agent, showing that she has since her appointment traveled over J2000 miles, investigated more than 100 Lomes, and placed in homes thirty children. “One hundred and twenty: fight bose Were paroled ‘under her Supervision, of which but six did not o well, Her salary and expenses for the nine months were $1,478.00, etarre ees POLICE HAVE. CLUE | TO DIAMOND THIEF Fyeiieve they aye lose on the heels ine the catia at The lupere ee to blune to the loan man for receiving WOMAN OF BUXTON MURDERS HUSBAND Buxton, Nov. 14.—W. H, Austin, & prominets vesident of tbls eit, was Meabied to eath ys wite’ here Sarorday hiaht ant the witopes” on is romaine revealed that hit heart tas om his righ aide srienaht with his wife began In tie to woo Ue. his infuriated spon Whoa avid) with big of feat Toned "arom “nites tay agatin Aelly pushed thea a dave for the ministered, the Falfe:pemciraing. is Darke and. et Stes Aaa” as. sorextodfmmed ately au taken to Alia. "The exact singe ‘of the tome x nat known, Sit ir ie beloved tn nae eit from, chases of nfs inne nace austin the comple had en tina and. aulopsys at whieh the, phe dieovered, was ek Albin Sunday. HERRIMAN WINS FIGHT. bes Molnes, Now With the election of Herriman direc by a targe "majority sestertay” afi rtoon | at the anal meeting, the tow Mut | ciected J, Herriman as seerctary tnd turned down ALN. Buckman, for many Years president of the organisa tion. and C0, rwiford, "cashter Resolutions were. paased vindicating Mr. Herriman of the ‘ebarges pre Bre Ber ian. ot CHARITON MAN IS HELD FOR FRAUD Chariton, Nov, 12.—A_ sensational indictment was returugd by the grand Jury when Prof. J. M. Hanlin, whe Was for six years deputy county clerk, and previous to that was coun: ty superintendent here, was indicted on the charge of making false entries In the fee book at the clerk's office. E. §. Wells was county clerk for four years previons to last January, and Hanlin was his deputy during that time, At the close of Wells’ term he was elected county attorney, and is now filling that office, His books as clerk were exaniined by expert ac countants the past summer, and they found that he owed the county about $1,500, which he paid back to the county treasurer, Sheriff Ross wae also found to be over credited on the books, though he had not drawn his salary to date. Wells claimed that the $1,500 deft cit to the county was through no fault of his, as ke claimed Hanlin his deputy, bad had charge of the hooks during his entire four years of office, and It was through Wells’ ef fort as county attorney that Hanlin was indicted yesterday Professor Hanlin kas been held ag one of the most reliable and honest men of Chariton, He was a soldiet in the civil war and suffered severe wounds, which gre now making him practically an invalid. He has not been depity clerk for several months. having resigned the office at the end of the second quarter of this year. He has emplosed one of the strong est law firms of the county, and says he will make a fight that will open the exes of the people of Lucas coun ty. Just what sensations he propos: es to spring are not known and will not become public until the January term of court, when the trial is set Professor Haniin claims that any mis takes were entirely unintentional and were due 10 the negilgence of Clerl Wells as much as to himself. COURT HOLDS MAN AS LORD OF DOMAIN Des Moines, Nov. 15.—The — sup: reme court yesterday declared that a man who knows he is right is not bound to back off his own premises to avold the assault of an assailant and may even kil] the intruder ta protect his own rights, A man's home is his castle und the supreme court has extended the castle to ims inelude a man’s. premises, meaning the land ayound about the castle, ‘The question arose in the case of Myron Bennett of Boone, He was convicted of assault with intent te commit manslarghter, by. shooting & man named Coldwell. The evidence tended ro show that Coldwell insuited Mrs. Bennett and then threatened Heanor, who promptly shot him. Thor he kad w sight to do it, if this sintement 1s correct, the supreme But of course the decision fs not to that effect or on that point, The cage is reversed and Bennett is given 2 now trial heease there was a wrong instruction 10 the. jury respecting this sort of # situation. “The general rule is thet a persom assamlted must retreat if he may safely do so before taking the life of his assailant or in- filet great bodily injury upon him, This rule is not applicable to this case beease Hennett was on his own premises und therefore was not bound to retreat from the threatened assault of Coldwell. Mav: avwance Coces: Her Case: Osceola, Nov. 15.—Mrs, May Law rene, who sed Frank Jones, a wealthy resident here for $10,000 damages: for slander, has lost her case, The suit hus been dismissed, Marshatzown, Now. 17.—A profound sensation was caused here yesterday afternoon by the suicide of SP. Ayers, editor of the Marshalltown Herald, « promineat citizen and well hnown throughout the state, ‘The dead houy was discovered in an outhouse at his home shortly af: ter noon by his son, A revolver at his side and a bullet wound in the head, told the ease of death. In his desk the following note was found, explaining the reason for his act: “| have suffered on and on since I was hurt, hoping to fully recover, and see no hope now, as paralysis, and perhaps reason is threatened, 1f 1 gan: hot be a help, Feannot he a burden.” About a year ago Ayres was nt tacked by burglars as he was passing a dark alley in this city, He grap: pled with his assailants and was shot in the back of the head. The buliet made apparently only a slight wound, und doctors said it was not scriots. Ayres said himsetf that Ive never tally iinet, hoping to fully recover, and see ae Des Moines, Nov 16.~-Boarding housekeepers must furnish food to negrocs as well as white people on application, according 10 a supreme court decision handed down yesier day morning The decision was given in the af firmation of Uwe verdict for the plain Lim in the ease of W. M. Hombard vs. Humane Offierr Ba Crvsford. Hanae ford, 4 negro, was a juror Ih a case on trial inthe district court, The fury was taken to the Crawford hoarding house on Ninth street tnt meals, Mr, Crawford refused ta fr nish the nego meals. The nezro Drought evil action and secured a verdict for damages, Judge Howe heard the ease In the lower court “Jimmy” Carney and Pat Carmody, principals ina Stony City sgumbling hose row, in which John Carmody was fatally shot by Officer Carraher, have been indicted for conspiracy. ATTNNI ATTORNEY MOODY Says Commissioner Garfield Acted under the Law in This Instance ALL EVIDENCE WAS WELL USED No ivaniage was Taken of the Chicago Packers—Immunity {rom Prosecution was Promised, and Kap. Washington, D, €., Nox. 17-—Attor- TD a ge gee ae cease a cere ne races anans pie ee sues ans ata ee see EE, naserat ne me lil telecine tee inet soos aces norms Se ae Oe ee SE ee ee gone Se sal ibis SER Thestigaen cole et lice facts which it is claimed ought to Be ne nee ee are SN areal oo nn oes eae ae cane lee coe os tn seo esa ae the defendants in pursuance of the eee ee ae sate conreay ee Un t a sea ear guise I a ee Ne ate oe PE soxemmen duis i ya ee Re ee ‘the several defendants to attend and Bees eet aa him, or that he did subpoena any of hoor al a eon seg aus tie ee 2 Se Fe ay which he was authorized to require eM Same ee sete a Oe ne ae ee coy nent ee Os fee nk Stes oes ee oe eee sa ee a seit a Oe Screen sc 2 Ae a Te wile 3 ne er vate atere oneal stats ie eee ee sores oa Wee Ore ae od eee ee Bai ry ae ao 3 an a eae a gaa ie ens oy rescse eae e ae, Ran mtg Na al rath he se eae by the consiimtion of the United my ie ca te Seer fol a shes ot ees Spenser at a ste sath a Cart Se Oe ee a aes cae ine ss ae tot doi rene SR a NOE cag et ei has been prepared by Mr. Pagin, un- ges eee poe be ee a operant te re et ee a eee wee a ree ne oe ous SE aiccont ast Cae ae en ne an eos tars ot ane aru es au IN a A a spiny, ches cout tes Le or soar oy Chea eae age ee ee a gee Mec ee Se are et ig cease ar ae re by a petition under the Sherman aet, nator which petition gn injumetion we ae a een a Sasa Ue ae Hie eae ere ae igo se as A I secon ona ata See nee ee fe Saree a a 7d ti at a Bearcat a Ges 1 eae sot ens Teen oleae sis peed mt ea ee eres cgi Rane mute Ua i oats at ec PRETENDER 10 St. Petersburg, Nov 17—A tithe omperor hay siden mide his ap pearance near bent and already Mis followers: number 30,000, This ie the Saving report reecived iv m dlspath irom Shibirsi, Pena ix tn the heat Uther vast region extending west ‘from the Volga, where agrarian pris ‘ings on x large seale have been ot- [toning avi it the repay turns. ot fo be tewe that the pretender 10 ho “Cina has placed Wimselt at Ue head Jot the peasantry the government will ‘son tuee, besiTes 18 other troubles, 'a formidable agrarian rebeilion. It HFequlred a year to suppress the fam phi rebellion Ted by Pugatiehet, who Hrnpersonated the dethroned. tnd mr tiered Peter IIL in she time. of Cather tne The Phat prising wa started in ihe sane region, om the: banks of the Volt King of Norway Chosen, Christiane, Norway, Nove At 2 prelock. this morning. the returns at ihe. plehiseite. were stil incom fete, bat no ehiange In 1 main fea fares is now nussile, "The reailts tn 4:8 onstituenies show 28 votes fn fvor af rines ‘Charles of Dew marks hing of Norway avd 62.135 eins iim, "The republleans ex pte to poll por cent of the votes ne onty obtained 21 per cent, ea niccatinok “hleves: Warsaw, Noy. 15.—At Pullsuk, bs this government, the peasants organ ized for the purpose of driving out or Iynebing the thieves who took ad- yantage of the present disturbances to loot and plunder. ‘The lynchers killed eleven and |feartully mutilated tventy of the thidves, Council of the Empire in Rus- sia Aids the Peasants in Their Struggle. ARE THREATENED BY FAMINE Witte's Cabinet Holds Its Second Mecting—Plans to Place Council ‘of Empire on Elective Basis—Tho Workmen Seek Eight Hour Day. | St. Petersburg, Nov. 14.—The coun cil of the empive yesterday afternoon decided to remit a portion of the land payments due next year by the peasants in the provinges affected by the famine, The peasants since thelr emancipation in 1861 have been pay: ing Installments on land alloted them, ‘The counell also decided to emit en: Urely the payments of 1906 due on land held by peasants killed during the war, ‘The amount remitted totals $13,000,000, St. Petersburg, Nov. 14.—The see ond session of Count Witte's cabinet was held yesterday afternoon, One of the matiers under consideration was the project for placing the coun ‘cil of the empire, the upper house of ‘the national assembly, to a certain extent on an elective basis, whieb ‘Count Witte insisted upon before ac ‘cepting the premiership and which was one of the principal causes of the Jong delay in’ issuing the imperie manifesto of Oct. 20. St. Petersburg, Noy, 1--As_ the ‘next step in their programme the soc ial democrats have decided to attempt the enforcement of an eight howr day in all tke factories of St. Petersburg ‘The workmen in a number of big fac tories have already resolved to work only eight hours for their present pay and cease work entirely if their ent ployers attempt to enforce the ole scale. ‘Among the socialist leaders is Vere Zassulich, who, taking advantage ov the prockamation of amnesty, bas re Sete a Gn Seas GEORGIA IS SEALED UP. Natives Defy Strong Forces of Rus ‘din Ticope: London, Nov. 14.—The Sl Peters burg correspondent of the Daily Mat says that 2400 Georgians, armed wit modern rifles, ho Georgia (in Trans Caveasta) despite te three Importer RRusstan forces converging. dhereupon fam ens eomplerely isolated fo JUDGE OVERRULES BURTON'S DEMURRER Bt. Lonis, Noy, 16.—United States Cireuit Judge Vandevanter yesterday overruled the demmrrer filed to the indictment of United States Senator Burton of Kansas, ‘The tial of Sew ator Burton on the charge of having used his Influence before the post office department in behalf of the Rialto Grain and Securities company of St. Louis to prevent the issuance of a fraud order against the company is set for beginning on next Monday The demurrer overruled by Judge Vandevanter was bised on two counts in the indictment, and set forth the contention thit the charges that Sen ator Burton haul received compensa tion for services from a concern aigtinst whieh changes were preferred were vaste, in that It did not specify the exaet mute of the proceedings said ta be pending, ‘The second ob jection raised in the demurrer was Thar twas not speeiically stuted in the indictment that Senator Burton knew of he proceedings against tne company by the postofiice department when, [twas alleged, he received conv "pensation. New York, Nov, 11—John A. Me- Cull, president of the New York Life Insurance company, was called betere the Armstrong committee of insurance investigation yesterday’ and peremp torlly ordered by the committee tc demand the return from Europe te this country of Andrew Hamilton, the lawyer who has charge of the legisla tive matiers for the New York Life MeCall was further ordered to de mand an accounting from Hamilton o} the moneys expended by bin aud ol the balance whieh he owes the New York Life. MeCalj denied that it was the poliey of his company to. have Mr, Hamilion remain abroad wntil at ter this investigation had been con chided, and sald that on the contrary he would very much Tike 10 hive Me Hamilton return, Mr, McCall, replying to Mr. Hughes counsel for the committee, said he had called the attention of the board of trustees of the company to his tes timony before the committee relative to Hamilton, and gave Mr, Hughes a copy of his Statement, which said that if Hamilion did not return to the ow York Life the sum of $235,000 3 Dee, 31, he would himself pay. ft 10 the company, Mr, MeCall_ said) Hamilton was either in Paris or Nauheim, PEASANTS ARE FIGHTING. Agrarian Situation Shows Little Im al St, Petersburg, Noy. 15.— There hus deen ttle Improvement in the agrar ian situation In the central provinces ‘The peasants in many cases ave fight ing among themselves and organized bunds are attaching villages ‘of con siderable size for the purpose of plundering them, Lieut, Gea, eax harom, former minister of war ani Vice Admiral Donbsoft chairman. o the technical board of the admiralty who have been appointed the emper or's representatives to restore older in the provinces of Sarato aud Cae nigoff, started for their posts today A NEW PERIL Crucial Situation Confronts New Administra- . tion, THE OUTLOOK 1S GLOOMY Council of Workingmen’s Dslegates Prociaims Strike — Alleg d That Government 1s Guilty of Delay in Carrying Out Promised Reforms. St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.—In view of the condemnation to death of many ‘of the sailors who mutinied at Cron: stadt, the delay in carrying out the reforms outlined in the imperial man: Hfesto, the proclamation of martial law in Poland, and other repressive acts, the council of workingmen’s delegates have decided to proclaim a general strike throughout Russia to- day, Moscow, Nov. 15—A strike has broken out in a gronp of factories yond the river, ‘Troops have been sent to the scene. pt. rewrspurg, Noy, 15—-A_ state of war has been declared in Vladivos- tok. Private adviecs say that the Obinese quarter has been entirely destroyed and that the uprising ts now under control St. Petersburg, Noy, 15.—In spite of the complete embargo placed on telegrams from Vladivostok the news of the outbreak there lea'ed out of the miyy and war departments and became generally known throughout the city. Few details were available to the general public and the elty was filled with the wildest rumors as to what was occurring in the east ern fortress, One report circulated on the bourse yesterday had the en fire garrison and the sailors of all the ships in the harbor in an emeute This, following on the heels of the mutiny al Cronstadt, contributed te the demovaiization of the exchange While the information received by the Associtied Press goes to show that though order was yesterday partly restored, a kirge — garrisor standing firm, the crisis has not beer passed, Fears are expressed in ad mmiraliy aut gen ral stuf cireles: that mob violence bas flared ont agaiv and that this will necessitate a fur ther resorl to armed force. Martia law has been prochiimed and the authorities are confident of thet ability to stamp out any disorders, EMPEROR GIVES LAND TO PEASANTS St. Petersburg, Nov. 1f—The As socivted Press is informed from high source that a ukase wil be is ued positively toulght whereby large pertion of the imperial domair whieh covers almost a third of Euro pean Russia. and whieh at present i the propesty of the emperor ane grand dukes, will be given to the peasants, St. Petersburg, Nov, 16.—Advices from Vladivostok indicate that tie inutiny of the soldiers and sailors ha: heen quelled and order partially re Stored, the commandant — having agreed lo send home the reservist and time expired men detained there St, Petersburs, Nov, MW.—A_ feres northwest blizzud and snow whiet blew down on St. "Peterburg das hight prevented bloodshed in the Russian capital, ‘The bitter cold by foreing the stvikers to yemain indoor: did more to preserve order than al the Cossack cavalry patrolling the streets, Heavy military reserves. ar stationed in ali the industrial districts but up to midnight there was ne riot The sueial democrats had an im pressive response on the part of al organizations. of workmen to theb summons for st general political strike to demonstrate thelr solidarity” with the strug: le of thelr Polish comrades for autonomy and 10 protest. agains: the execution of the mutinons sailors at Cronstadt, ‘The men walked out 0 all the big mills and factories aud smiployes of the Baltic and) Warsaw railroads, the printers and other elas ses of laborers struek, hut the shops in the center of the city were not closed, ‘Troops took charge of the electric stations, whieh were operatec by sailors so that the ity was not placed in darkness last night. TOM LAWSON ARRESTED FOR CRIMINAL LIBEL Moston, Now, Vie—dhnlge Went wort ot the. anleipal court yesterday ta Thome We Lasoo chars af riminal bel “preferred. by Chats W, jee staliehe Ma Bede tale vrnmgaidae aniele by "Me Laweam dies Turton in poprttae ot a Nese Jor the Wistbutton Ot gounelal eas bas afecte, by whieh Mr, Lawson ts Aeamebile counsel tors. Tans Stated the detentant GMs sult a supp far a warrant for the ttre Me orton, for evil owt ts mae ter printed ta the.tnarketshevia shed’ hye, Horo biveat. HUNDREDS KILLED IN FRESH RIOTS | Orlessa, Nov, Hie —News has reached ‘here oF Hew nines ie the eth Hawn of Kriveieos ia the. goverument for Ekaterinosiay. tn whieh over Inunateaersons were ‘killed nM the town sieked and halt burned. Three infiventiag dows tefl Odessit for St Palersburg yeatortay to present fo Uh ounell'af ninlerore & TAN aeEOnnt of the onthreak at Odessa supported by toeumentary evidence, Some divoreos are de to misunder standing, and some to tie fact. that people miderstani cech other too ate American Residents There Say They Will Become American Territory, NEW OFFICERS ARE ELectep Address Letter to Presiden Roy volt, but 1s Said They yy ge ceive No Encourageren yet ington. New York, Nov. 16—A eaue gy ok a be Heee ee faye Residents ofthe tae ined new government as pt ia ful be oie Wea The test offcers ot thet, tory are: T. B. Anderson, seruyy of state; James At Bees ee EW C. Ryan, delegate to tome AL Piles, ee fuser, meet Wall aherit e cone Bethe inact ies weal Store tection co ee ae Sue eraeert ots a Fist efltal novice one, canna ar ae iat Mer ai othe a Hd inca bavtes paretatan ate he veny oie ites ee Taian elutes tere Bauee cose ines sas sete dene fearing olenainas anc Saas Met ae Soadien a Conk antes aeriee Sacucnoese ene SL Fe Contes muster vance Bere yo seer es sere eta awe ener eee Say alta beh tome von oe thee acd vars ao joan toseeea a ent Sea en oe nae ne ee eae eee GET NO ENCOURAGEMENT. Administration Will Not Support At tempt to Secede From Cuba, Washington, Nov, 1—It ean ts said that the would-be seveders wii recelve no enconragement froti th administration, — Seeretars ef Stats Root, when he was seeresary of war, was very elear and emphatic on the points “that the Isle of Pines belonget to Cuba as a matter of right, as 4 matier of international law ant as 4 matter of — justice.” Furthermor that in procuring naval stations i Cuba for the United States there was a general understanding. tar rhe ble of Pines was to be ceded 10 Cole, although its title had been in dou DENIES THE COUP D'ETAT. Cuban Official Says News From Isle of Pines is False. Washington, D.C. Nov. Ww—The Cuban minister has received the foe lowing cablegram from the secretary of state of Cuba, Senor O'Farrill “The news ax the coup erat aber lntely false: complete tranqulity in all the islands, ‘There is no far of pubic order being disturbed.” Washington, D.C. Nov, tho-8 tornes Geurval Moody yesterday made a statement with rears 10 th petition whieh will be filed by bs Girection today in the elresit ex" Of the United States for the east distrlet_of Wisconsin, under the El kins law, 10 test the legality of tain commissions pand by ralezad= fatter the receipt of the pablishet rates) toa private ear transit com pany controlled by storkbolies © the corporation shipping. test it those eas over the railroad fs ‘Tho statement follows: “The petition is aginst the Mi waukee Refrigerator Fransit compart Pere. Marquette Railroad company Missourke Kansas & Texas Reilrt company, Erie Railroad company, the Chicago, Rock Island & Pacife ial road company St. Louis & Sin Frat cise Railroad company, the Wistor sin Railroad company, the Chics! & Alton Railroad company, i" Pabst Brewing company. “Ik appears that the Pabst Bree ing company are large shippers 6 heer over the varions. railroads 1 hing fram Milwankee, Sone of principal stockholders of thet poration organized and, own the Mi Wwanbee Refrigerator ‘Prausil _ ¢0m pany, a corporation operatin ivi ears. "To the Jatter eorpoza tin th control of the shipments. of the Pabst Trewing company was given by & agreement entered into between th {wo corporations named ‘he vation railroads mentioned as degendants while receiving as freight money 8 onc and published rates for th transportation of commodities: H8\* atid to the transit company, in 8h private cars the beer wits tiansvor 4 commission of about 12 per fupou the amount of the freight mH ey collected, with the effect of eam That the net amount reevivel fe transportation py: the ratreals & * ine tess than the published ev ates “This petition ix designed 10 1 the legality of sue payments and | drought under the provision of 1 so-called Biking law, whier prove Hit a faihire to strferty: observe 1 listed rates shall be a misidemean® iid provides: that tit sh2fl he lt Ini tor any” person, persons or 60 povations to offer, grant, or give oF | saliett, accept or receive any ret commission or diserimination in Spee! to the transportaton of 82 property in Interstate or foreign €O? meree whereby any sue proper’ shill by any device whatever |! (ransported ata Tess rate than Ui named in the taritts published by th carrier!” If you want to be "up-to-date subscribe and pay for the Bystander which is always fresh with the latest news, religious, social and otherwise. Dame Runner says, "There will be a wedding during the holidays and St. James church will be without one of her soprano singers," oh well, our loss in Chicago's gain. On the first prize in the ticket selling contest for the entertainment given at St. Peter's church last week, by selling $1.00 worth of tickets, the prize was a beautiful gold watch, Mrs. R. DeSio won second prize, Mrs. Branch third. Be sure and attend the Mother Goose reception and drill at St. James A. M. E. church, Thursday evening November 24, under the direction of Mrs. Geo. Wade, assisted by Miss Rosa Granger, proceeds for the Tube rally. Admission 10 cents. Come out and hear the little folks. Of St. Peters church gives a musical and supper, November 15 at the residence of Mr. J. L. Neal Fourth avenue South. Mrs. R. R. Coulter had a very successful operation performed at the hospital and is now at her home. A new club has been organized among the young people known as the Non Coriel club. Miss Bertha Wilkins, president; Harry Lee secretary; Miss Ida Lewis, treasurer. The object of the club is to encourage like the young people in church work. They have fifteen members. Miss Grace Voughn nee Grimes is sick at this writing. The Race Problem will be discussed at Bethesda Baptist church Tuesday evening November 21. Speakers Lawyer Wm. R. Morris, W. L. Ricks, and John Wright. Supper will also be served. Did some one say "Minneapolis was asleep?" Oh no, they must be dreaming. If you would happen in here sometime you would think we never slent. St. James church was crowded to overdowling Sunday evening. There was not even standing room as is so nearly every Sunday. The pastor Rev. Wade, had as a discourse "the Personality and Omni-presence of God." The choir which numbers 14 was at its best. One person united with the church. The pastor has taken in 20 members since conference and still they come. The M. T. C. club meets next Wednesday with Mrs. Jennie E. Watson The ladies are planning to do some the Philanthropic line, which is so much needed among us as a race. The supper at St. James church Friday evening, given by Mrs. Isaiah Newton was a success. Proceeds for the Mrs. Roberts, wife of our efficient policeman, was called to the bedside of her sick mother in Cincinnati. The Willing Workers of St James church, elected the following officers at their last meeting, president Mrs. Geo Wade; vice-president, Miss Van Spence; secretary, Mrs. Stauton Smith; treasurer, Mrs. J. E. Withers. Rev. Wade performed the marriages of M. Ge Lu Zon and Miss Johnson, Wednesday evening, at their home on Fifth avenue South. Will those who are indebted to the Bystander call on the agent at 315 Eighth avenue South and settle up, or notify her when to call and she will gladly do so. Please do so with out, delay. Teaches Parrots by Phonograph. Mrs. J. Hope of Philadelphia charges a phonograph with the word of praise she wants the parrot to learn, and then shuts him in a room alone with the machine. The bird listens to the oft-repeated sound and tries to entoide the brazen throated tump, so that with no expenditure of human strength, and in shorter time than personal attention would consume, he masters one lesson and then is out upon another. Horses in Shrimp Fishing Horses play an important part in shrimp fishing along the Belgian coast. A procession of weather-heat- on fishermen starts from the shore, each man mounted on the back of a trained horse, dragging the triangular purse-shaped net, which scoops in the shrirps as it passes over the sands. These fishermen on horseback frequently make hauls of several hundred weight in a single trip. Frozen Meat. Frozen meat will keep any length of time. It undergoes a change, however, and is of the quality of second-rate meat after long staying in cold storage. It is thawed by being allowed to stay some hours in a warm atmosphere, never by being put suddenly to the fire. It is useless to attempt the cooking of frozen meat. Thawing must take place first. Useless Advice to Soldiers. The London News calls attention to the fact that when the building that is now Wellington barracks, Dublin, was a jail it had the words, "Cease to do Evil—Learn to do Well," chiseled over the gateway. When it became a barracks the authorities, perhaps realizing the uselessness of such advice in some cases, had the words removed. Now Don't Laugh! In a case before the Melbourne court the other day, Sidney Martin was charged with insulting behaviour — i.e., blessing a woman violently in the street. Martin, however, established the fact that the woman was his wife, and he was discharged accordingly without a blemish on his escautech! — Sydney Bulletin. Very Low Rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle Eat Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold from all stations to Portland, Tacoma and Seattle daily and to California points September 26, 27 and 28, with favorable return limits, on account of various meetings. Two fast trains to the Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland Limited" (electric lighted throughout), less than three days en route. Another fast train is "The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. The best of everything. For rattus, tickets, etc. apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Ry. Mrs. Kinney, of Yankton, S. D., who was visiting Mrs. James Washington returned home last week. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The J. S. Y. club met at the home of Miss Mary Price last Wednesday. The meeting was well attended and the interests as keen as ever. After business had been dispensed with the afternoon was given to discussion on trees and flowers, conducted by Mrs. G. Gray, State Chairman of the Forestry work. Mrs. T. H. Sturgis has been seriously ill but it is reported she is now slowly improving. Sells More of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy than of All Others Put Together. Mrs. W. D. Claybrook was a visitor to the club a very encouraging address. Mr. Thos. George, a merchant at Mt. Elgin, Ontario, says: "I have had the local agency for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy ever since it was introduced into Canada, and I sell as much of it On last Thursday evening the ladies of the court led by the Mesdames M. P. Lowyer, M. W. W. M. Jobbins, E. M. J. Milliken, E. J. Social art, the Mason's hall. As the [Image of a man in a suit with a tie and a badge on his left shoulder]. C. N. SELLERS. With pleasure we present to our many readers young Cassander N. Sellers, attorney-at-law, who came to Buxton about one year ago from Cleveland, Ohio and became editor of the Buxton Gazette and assistant post master. He resigned both places about two months ago to go into the exclusive practice of law. He was born in Georgia 1876 a graduate of Cleveland Law College, and practiced a while in Macon, Ga., being the first colored lawyer to practice in that city. Mr. Sellers came to Iowa last spring. He has a loving wife and one child. We wish him success. couples entered a small bow was pinched on the gentleman which corresponded to the color on the box that was afterward passed to the ladies. The gentleman then ate lunch with the lady holding his color. Every body had a good time and was well satisfied with their partners. Archie Price was especially delighted. A result. as I do of all other lines I have on my shelves put together. Of the many dozens sold under guarantee, I have not had one bottle returned. I can personally recommend this medicine as I have used it myself and given it to my children and always with the best price was especially delighted. A result. For sale by all druggist. couples entered a small bow was pinched on the gentleman which corresponded to the color on the box that was afterward passed to the ladies. The gentleman then ate lunch with the lady holding his color. Every body had a good time and was well satisfied with their partners. Archie Prestey, the chef, appetizing lunch was put into beautifully decorated boxes which were carried home by each lady as a souvenir of the occasion. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN CAN WOMEN. Sunday was the quarterly meeting, the presiding elder was present and delivered three excellent sermons during the day. The attendance was good and one addition was made to the church in the evening. Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer, 711 Bashaw Street, Otumwa. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St., DesMoines, ia.; Mrs. G Gray, first vice-president, 716 17th St. Cedar Rapids, ia.; Mrs. Mas. Zack Taylor, second vice-president, 125 Davis St. Otumwa, ia.; Mrs. Lella Sheffy, re- cording secretary, Lock Box 77, Ossa loa, ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, cor- responding secretary, 1236 East Eight St., Otumwa, ia.; Mrs. Teresa Treas- river, 613 Harrison St., Davenport, ia.; chairmans of state committees, Mrs. Anna Betus, chairman of household Economic, 1517 Concert St. Kookin, ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Mrs. Tolbert Wood accompanied by her aunt from Des Moines left Monday evening for Colorado Springs. Mrs. Fred Morris, of Iowa City, spent Sunday in the Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Jones are now permanently located on Fifth street West, where Mr. Jones has opened a barber shop. Every body wonders when the J. S. Y. club will entertain again. The reception tendered Rev. D. W. Brown and wife by the Willing Workers and members of the Malone chapel 1920 THE above likeness is the present representative of Monroe county to the legislature, Hon. N. E. Kendall of Abia one of the most brilliant representative in the Iowa Legislature, the citizens of Monroe county honored him with the third term in the lower house. He is a lawyer and is bringing very fast and we hope that still greater things awaits this worthy youngowan. A. M. E. church, exceeded by far un- Mothers Child Study, Cedar Rapids, Ia. Miss Mand Ousley, chairman of tion given by the colored citizens of Arts and Crafts, Muscatine, Iowa; the city. The affair was replete with Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of brilliance in every point and view of the occasion. The relication la. Miss Rural Route No. 5, Orrimuth, la. Miss Gertrude Evans, chairman of Social Purity, 633 Main St., Dubuque, la.; Ms. L. R. Palmer, chairman of Educational Committee, vocation by C. F. Williams; 3. Choir A. M. E. church, exceeded by far uniqueness any social on public function given by the colored citizens of the city. The affair was replete with brilliancy in every point and view of the occasion. The reedion of the following was the first order of the evening. 1. Selection by the choir; 2. Invocation by C. F. Williams; 3. Choir selection; 4. Welcome—D. J. Willur Morris; 5. Response, Rev. D. W. Brown; 6. Choir selection; 7. Conclusion, Rev. James Washington. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, January term. A. D. 1906. The guests then repaired to the church parlor where lunchcon was spread, and where were presented a gorgeous floran display of chrysanthemums and beautiful drapery. The tables were tastefully decorated and laden with a variety of palatable vibrums of the season. Orrell Chaffee, Plaintiff, Versus Loen Chaffee, Defendant. To said Defendant: A petition was notified that on or before the 13th day of December, A. D. 1905, the petition of Plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds of desertion. A petition petition when filed as above stated. Mrs. Anna Jordan, Mrs. Sadie Morris, Mrs. Cora B. Morris, Mrs. Alice E. Carey, Maymie E. Webb, Mr. Juno E. Cook, Committee. Mrs. John Williams, a resident of the north side on unpaid Dresden St. who was injured by being thrown from a street car a short time ago is improving, but is still unable to use her injured arm. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the second day of January, 1906, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. A unique welding occurred last week that has been expected some time being that of Mr. Edmund Askew to Mrs. Katte Comely. Dated this 17th day of October, 1903 McHeery, Mulvany and Jones. A reception was given to their friends last evening at the bridge. The Origin of Woman Haters. A jealous man nagging another woman do more to make her son a woman hater than anything else in the world. Rev. James Washington returned home Monday from Sloux Falls, of which church he is pastor. He reports his church to be doing nicely. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Cornish Baptist Church - core of Fifteenth and Linen, freets. Preaching at 1 a.m. m., Sunday School, freets. Preaching at 2 a.m. m., Rev. T. L. Griffin, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E. - Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10 a.m. m., Sunday School, 3 o'clock. Preaching at 1 a.m. m., Preaching at 8 p.m. Horace G. Graver pastor. First African Baptist Church - Corner School. Preaching at 10 a.m. m., Sunday School 3:30 p.m., Mrs. J. T. Griffin Superintendent. People's meeting 7 p.m., preaching 10 a.m. Published every Friday by the BSTANDER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. Iowa 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. Burn's Chapel M. E. Church - Corner of 11th street at 11 m. wide, 8 p. m.; Class and prayed meeting 12 m. Sunday; Sunday School 3:30 p. m; Class meeting every Wednesday 3 p. m; Class meeting every Wednesday 5 p. m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 861 st. Ht. Maple Street. Male street. 861 st. Ht. Male street. Between ninth and 10th streets. (1) Preaching 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. (2) Preaching 11 a.m.; Cox's Church 8:00 Ht. Bible teacher; preaching at 8 p. m. One year $1.50 Nine months 65 Three months 60 j. 'J', 4: 'J' Wmwhush, pastor Union Congregational and Park streets. Presaching 10:00 a.m. Sunday School 22 m.; evening service 7:30 p. 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Gift-Ice Care is manufactured only by the Lincoln Chemical Works, Aurora, Illinois. Our refrigerators and heaters are designed to keep hair and harmless and will straighten the hair without causing it to break off and become dry and brittle. Price, 60 cents. We pay all extra charges. Send all gifts to the following address: Lincoln Chemical Works, G. D. Write name and address plainly. It is different from anything you have ever heard in Gui-ti Gui-ti. It is another nture at one of the most advanced systems ever been disliked. It has been used by the leading vaccines as a "private" formula for hair and scalp detects vaccines as a "private" formula for hair and scalp detects LINCOLN CHEMICAL WORKS, Aurora, Ill. Remember, the more you brush the hair with a stiff hairbrush, the sooner you will achieve the desired look. This is why application that will make the hair more cohesive is CURL-I-CURE. It is hardwired and will make the hair grow 1 inch with little appearance. 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You very surely owa. months ago, I commenced using your or a very bad case of scalp eczema. I since 1893, I doctored with skin specimen and immediately applied over the State of Iowa know how badly prrise that they examine my scalp at the sed to be hopeless. I wish to say that the have used is four bottles—costing just our remedy. I suppose I paid out about. If it was possible for me to make this I know badly those who are inflicted to any inquiries. very truly. Gentlemen:— About four months ago, I commenced using your Ezeema Remedy and Skin Lotion for a very bad case of scalp eczema. I was troubled for years, in fact ever since 1893. I doctored with skin specialists without number but keep getting worse: today I am completely cured. Being a travellingman, barbers all over the State of Iowa know how badly I was afflicted, and it is with surprise that they examine my scalp at the present time, as my case was supposed to be hopeless. 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Nelson's Straightline is delightfully perfumed! put up in handsome 1-meter square tin boxes (like one shown in cush, and sold everywhere by drugstores, agents or 25 cents a box. If you cannot get it in your town, send us 30 cents in stamps and we will mail you a full die box. securely wrapped postal mail. Address NELSON MANUFACTURING CO., Richmond, Va. We want good agents. Write for price, terms and testimonials. Lots of people lose a good character going after a good income. It's hard work living up to the income people sometimes think you get. He is a wise man who knows how to be just familiar enough to borrow a dollar. It must be a difficult matter for a woman with false teeth to hold a mouthful of hairpins. SUSCRIBE TOP and Removes All Dandruff. M'S Acne, Skin SHAVING Des Moines, Ia., March 5, 1904. Des Moines, In., Feb. 6, 1904. W. F. EVERTS, Peoria, Ill Mutual 1990 ALBIA NEWS Mrs. S. Grayson, Miss Nellie Grayson, Will Benning, Mrs. Bennings and daughter were Hocking visitors Sunday. Will Randolph of Hitenman was in Albia Sunday. Mrs. Maddy Gaines was an over Sunday visitor in Okaoosa. The Dumas Club met at the home of Mrs. L. Grayson Nov. 8, needle work and discussed the topic of the day. A very nice lunch was served by Mrs. Grayson and Miss Nellie Grayson. The next meeting at the home of Mrs. G. A Davis Nov. 16. The House-hold of Ruth gave a social at the Odd Fellows Hall Saturday evening. Miss May Warthall left Albia for Buxton to spend a few days with her sister. Quite a few strangers in town over Sunday. D. A. MAIKEN. Dealer in Dry Goods and Shoes ALBIA, IGWA Czar's Winter Palace The winter palace is the caer's winter home and officially the palace of the government. The winter palace was built by the empress Anne on the site of a house given to Peter the Great by one of his admirals. Finished after several interruptions in 1762, it was largely destroyed by fire in 1837, and immediately rebuilt. Its furnishings are said to be gorgeous. Dropper Her False Teeth: A passenger on an English railway train pulled the "communication cord" the other day and stopped the train. When the guard came to the compartment in which the cord had been pulled he found a distracted woman passenger. She had been looking out of the window and had dropped her false teeth. She wished to go back and find them. Horseshoes in History Even horseshoes have been made to serve the purpose of extravagance and display. Sabina Poppea, the beautiful and luxury-loving wife of the Roman emperor, Nero, is said to have had her mules shod with gold. All the world over, horseshoes are supposed to possess some occult power of attracting luck and warding off evil. Willing to Teach. A farmer was in the city hunting for a boy who wanted a farm. The boy could earn a home with food, clothing and education and a future chance to rent a farm, make money and in time buy it. Some men are buying farms while some men are losing them. Is it due to education?—Earl M. Pratt. London Police Court Decision "Sleeping in the open air is not be practiced with safety from arrest by wealthy persons, or those who can show that they have plenty of means and are doing it for experiment—and then only so long as no obstruction is caused," said the magistrate of a London police court the other day. Warrior's Death-Bed Toast Gen. De Sonnaz. Italian senator at Rome, before dying, and just after he had received the Last Sacrament, expressed a desire to put on his uniform. He then called for champagne, and drank with those around his bed, "To the health of the King and the prosperity of the country." Juliet Ahead of Modern Girl The mode of procedure in courtship has indeed altered since Shakespeare's days. He made jubilant first confess her love. She asks, "does you love me?" and blids Romeo, if his purpose be marriage, to send her word next day. This is stages in advance of the modern girl. The First Writing. The first writing was picture writing, in which the meaning was indicated by a drawing, as a serpent or bird to represent those creatures. The Phoenicians invented characters to indicate signs which are substantially the same as our present letters. Brunettes Have Advantage It is claimed that the faculties and senses of brunettes, as well as of dark and full-colored animals, is much more acute than that of blondes and white animals, thus enabling them to avoid dangers which their less fortunate brethren would not notice. Cantilever Bridge in Thibet. In a recent lecture in London it was remarked as curious that though the Thibetans had not realized the principle of the wheel or arch, they thoroughly understood that of the cantilever and used it in their bridges. Typographical Error Some typographical errors compel correction. A Tennessee paper that announced the introduction of a bill to put a tax of $500 on dealers in furniture hasters to explain that it meant dealers in futures. Gives Work to 100,000. Over one hundred thousand people are employed in the cork wood indus try in Andalusia, southern Spain. Particular. The early bird may get the worm And call the daity find! I'll stay in bed and snooze because I want no worms in mine. —Illinois State Journal. Care for Prisoners' Teeth. Toothbrushes and tooth powder are to be supplied to all the inmates of the Austrian prisons. THE PRESS ROOM S BOO Fuller, Prop Pianos, Organs Wall Paper Holiday G ALBIA | Window Secretary's office and Board Directors meeting room. A very busy place, where the committees of the different interior organizations are almost constantly conferring with the secretary regarding business of the Association. FULLER'S BOOK STORE L. B Fuller, Proprietor. 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A D 1905, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polla County, Iowa, claiming of you a divi- rance from the bonds of marriety. For further particuliers see petition. For further information, defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 2nd day of January 1906, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this day of November, 1405. WOODSON & BROWN. Attorneys for Plaintiff There is a movement in Ficrida to reclaim the Everglades, which comprise 3,000,000 acres of marsh and oragons, covered with primary forest trees. It is proposed to drain it least the more accessible marches and clear away the trees and tangled semitropical vegetation. It is believed the lands, if once thoroughly reclaimed, would be very fertile and valuable. Left Money for Lighthouse. M. Charles Potron, a Parisian ph anthropist, has bequeathed $80,000 for the construction on a rock in a dagerus port of the Atlantic sea coast, the Isle of Islant, of a terrains ob 10081 CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer England Notary Public... ORIGINAL NOTICE Ida Ashby Defendant To Reclaim Everglades Standing on the Threshold of a New Season WE SEND GREETING: Chas Kaufman & Brox Makers of Trousers and Linion Made Clothing CAPITOL WAY PARKING LANE CAMDEN LINION MADE. Biggest Biggest Oldest Oldest Best. Best. - THE PIONEER CLOTHIER- OFFICE. question is now an all important matter for consideration and we take great pleasure in cordially invite every Man, Boy and parent who will have Clothing, Shoes, Hats, or Furnishing Goods to buy during the coming season to call on us for the purpose of looking at and examining the new line we are showing. We are now showing new fall lines of Hats, Shoes, Neckwear & Men's, Boys and Children's Clothing, all Spick-Span and new. To show our NEW STYLES affords us great satisfaction, and to you a great assistance in buying. LOE6S the best place to Trade A reliable medicine and oce that should always be kept in the h me for immediate use is Chamberlain' Cough Remedy. It will prevent the attack if given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the cough cough appears. For sale by all druggists It is not generally known that the small foot of Chinese ladies have commonly but one toe. This is, however, the fact. The great toe of the females of the first rank, and some of the inferior classes also, is the only one left to act with any freedom; the rest are doubled down under the foot in their tenderest infancy, and retained by compressed and tight bendages till they unite with and are buried in the sole. Privileges of Lady Mayors Privileges of Lady Mayorce. Among the numerous privileges enjoyed by the lady mayorce of London during her husband's year of office is that of "contact" at court. That is to say, instead of being compelled to take her place among the ordinary guests, titled and unattied, at court functions, she enters the palace by a separate entrance and is received by royalty before any of the other guests. 17 THE NEW YORKER A room in a building with a large window and a large table. There are several people sitting around the table, some reading books and others engaged in conversation. The room is well-lit with natural light coming from the window. READING ROOM. One of the best reading room in newspapers, magazines and periodicals received daily from all parts of theunity to the men of Buxton selde camps. GO TO ALEXANDER reading room in the st and periodicals of parts of the country Buxton seldom inju ER FOR All Pho Posse all Mount kind Pass or an le the linea View Stock HER shold of t matter for con- deasure in cordi- parent who will or Furnishing season to call at and examin- ing. We are now ar & Men's, Clothing. show our NEW faction, and to One of the best reading room in the state, very complete with newspapers, magazines and periodicals of every descriptions, received daily from all parts of the country, presenting an opportunity to the men of Buxton seldom enjoyed in isolated mining camps. Up-To-Date PHOTOGRAPHER in the Threshold of Season ING: Question is now an all important master for recreation and we take great pleasure in co- by invite every Man, Boy and parent who love Clothing, Shoes, Hats, or Furnish- eds to buy during the coming season to us for the purpose of looking at and exa- ct the new line we are showing. We are showing new fall lines of Hats, Shoes, Neckwear & Men's Boys and Children's Clothing Spick-Span and new. To show our NEW YLES affords us great satisfaction, and a great assistance in buying. For Ladies', Misses, and Children's Cloaks, Furs for Ladies Men and Children. The latest creations and very large variety EBS the best place to Trade THE PIONEER CLOTH eb R CLOTHIER Group. With Only One Toc GO TO There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self-respect—F. Marion Crawford. Resents Reference to "Coppera." Resents Reference to "Coppers." "What do you mean by talking about 'coppers' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'coppers' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals. Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind. "John's the poet with the true bus- ness instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet for a fat turkey and a love song for two gallons of mo- squito."—Atlanta Constitution. G ROOM. in the state, very complete with icals of every descriptions, re- the country, presenting an oppor- dom enjoyed in isolated mining All the new Novelties in Photography, such as Post Cards, Foto Fads and all the newest styles in Mountings. We do all kinds of enlarging in Pastel, Sepie, Water Color and Crayon. We handle the very best in this line. We do all kinds of View Work—Houses, Stock and Machinery. Give us a call. of a New Biggest Oldest Best Pride and Vanity. Many Species of Animals The Business Poet. ALEXANDER North Side of Sqr Albia, Iowa Chas Kaufman Atros Members of Men's Line Union Made Clothing COPYRIGHT 1908 LAND SUPPLIER, INC. LINCOLN MARK BY ELLA WHEEELER WILCON. Out of the wilderness, out of the Has the black man crawled to the Beaten by lashes and bound by A beast of burden, with soul and He has come thro' sorrow and n And the cry of his heart is to kn You took his freedom and gave But grudged as you gave it, ye Not all of freedom is being free And a dangerous plaything is b For untaught children. In vain "We gave what he asked for— And right of franchise." All w He was but a child to be led alo By the hand of Love. He has h Nay you gave unwisely and gave But you gave not the thing that Was reaching up in the dark that They were Love and knowledge Oh, infiniti Must be patience that hopes to do The wrongs that are heavy with To the level of virtues by moral And greater than patience must In the ultimate outcome of what And in and under and through a Must weave the warp of the pur Red with anguish his way has b This suffering brother with dust For centuries fettered and bound Slow his unfolding of freedom's Slow his rising from burden and To fill the stature of normal man You must give him his wings ere You must set the example and b Let the white man pay for the w Let him work in patience and b Out of the wilderness, out of the Has the black man crawled to the He has come through the valley y He has borne what no white man He has come through sorrow and And the cry of his heart is to kn oldness, out of the night man crawled to the dawn of ches and bound by chains, arden, with soul and brains; thro' sorrow and need and woe of his heart is to know, to kno' freedom and gave it again, as you gave it, ye white-faced edom is being free, ous plaything is liberty children. In vain do you say, that he asked for—place and pa- franchise." All wrong, all wi- child to be led along of Love. He has felt its touch unwisely and gave too much, not the thing that his groopi- up in the dark to find; love and knowledge. Out of the wilderness, out of the night Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light, Beaten by lashes and bound by chains, A beast of burden, with soul and brains; He has come thro' sorrow and need and woe. And the cry of his heart is to know, to know. You took his freedom and gave it again, But grudged as you gave it, ye white-faced men. Not all of freedom is being free, And a dangerous plaything is liberty For untaught children. In vain do you say, "We gave what he asked for—place and pay And right of franchise." All wrong, all wrong. He was but a child to be led along By the hand of Love. He has felt its touch? Nay you gave unwisely and gave too much, But you gave not the thing that his grooping mind Was reaching up in the dark to find; They were Love and knowledge. Oh, infinite nce that hopes to right that are heavy with age and b of virtues by moral thought. Than patience must be the trus the outcome of what is just; older and through and above the warp of the purpose - love. I wish his way has been. My brother with dusky skin. Fettered and bound to earth, iding of freedom's birth; g from burden and ban ure of normal man. him his wings ere you tell hi the example and bid him try. man pay for the white man's in patience and bide God's tin dierness, out of the night man crawled to the dawn of li through the valley of great des what no white man ever can b through sorrow and pain and w his heart is to know, to know Must be patience that hopes to right The wrongs that are heavy with age and brought To the level of virtues by moral thought. And greater than patience must be the trust In the ultimate outcome of what is just; And in and under and through and above Must weave the warp of the purpose - love. Red with anguish his way has been. This suffering brother with dusky skin. For centuries fettered and bound to earth, Slow his unfolding of freedom's birth; Slow his rising from burden and ban To fill the stature of normal man. You must give him his wings ere you tell him to fly; You must set the example and bid him try. Let the white man pay for the white man's crime— Let him work in patience and bide God's time. Out of the wilderness, out of the night Has the black man crawled to the dawn of light He has come through the valley of great despair He has borne what no white man ever can bear. He has come through sorrow and pain and woe. And the cry of his heart is to know, to know. --- WAT 12 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 DUEBER HAMPDEN WATCHES RIDER AGENTS W No Money Rea until you receive and approve Workup to argos on Tsa Days Finest guaranteed 1965 Models $10 with Coaster Beakes and P 1903 & 1904 Models $7 Best Makes...... Any make or model you can price. Choice of any standa equipment on all our bicycles. We SHIP ON APPROVA one without a cost deposit and FREE TRIAL before you 500 Second Hand Whee taken in trade by our customers. all makes and models, good as new. BUY a bicycle until you have writtin PROOFS AND FREE TRIES and sporting goods of all kinds at catalog. Contains a world of useful info E-PROOF TIRE Any make or model you rent at one third usual price. Choice of any standard tires and best equipment on all your bicycles. Strongest guarantees. WE SHIP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any one without a c cot deposit and allow 10 DAYS FREE TRIAL before purchase is binding. 500 Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 tain in trade by our Chinese stores, stores, all makes and models good as new. BUY a bicycle you have written for our FACTORY PRIGES AND FREE TRIAL OFFER. Tires, and sponges and all kinds at half regular price, in our taulne. Comes with PUNCTURE-PROOF Regular price $8.50 per pair. To Introduce we will Sell You a Sample Pair for Only NO MORE TROUBLE from PUNCTURES Result of 15 years experience in tire making. No danger from THORNS, CACTUS, PINS,NAILS,TACKS OR CLASSS. Serious punctures, like intentional knife cuts, can be vulcanized like any other tire. Send for Catalogue "T", showing all kinds and make also Coaster-Brakes, Built-up Wheels and Bicycles-Su- fice the other items. Free "A" and puncture s outlast any other make-Soft, Flashing and Easy Riding AND EXAMINATION without a rent deposit. Worth allowing a cash discount of 5% (thereby ma- s send full cash with order. Tires to be returned a examination. MEAD CYCLE CO., Dept. "J" Silence for a month blowing all kinds and makes of tires at Hair Wheels and Bicycles—sundries at Hair Wheels and Bicycles—sundries at Hair Wheels and Bicycles—sundries at Hair Elastic and Easy Riding. We will slip deposit. of 5% (thereby making the price Tires to be returned at our expense CO., Dept. "J.L." CHIC Send for Catalogue "T" "showing all kinds and makes of tires at $2.00 per pair and up-" "these built-up Wheels and Bicycles—Sundries at Hall the usual prices." Notice the "these puncture strips" "B" and "D." This tire will outlast any other make-Soft, Elastic and Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. D. O. ON APPROVAL AND EXAMINATION without a rent deposit. A curious custom prevails in Bulgaria which must be a hard penalty for the woman who loves to hear the sound of her own voice. All newly-married women are obliged to remain dumb for a month after marriage, except when addressed by their husbands. When it is desirable to remove this restriction permanently the husband presents her with a gift, and then she can chatter to her heart's content. ```markdown ``` ESTABLISHED 12 YEARS DO NOT equipment, sandri but free Sundry Ca out of the night led to the dawn of light, bound by chains, soul and brains; aw and need and woe, it is to know, to know. and gave it again, e it, ye white-faced men. ing free, ing is liberty in vain do you say, and for—place and pay ' All wrong, all wrong. led along He has felt its touch? and gave too much, ing that his grooping mind dark to find; knowledge. in infinite opes to right vivy with age and brought my moral thought. ce must be the trust of what is just; brough and above the purpose - love. y has been. with dusky skin. and bound to earth, freedom's birth; den and ban mal man. wings ere you tell him to fly; e and bid him try. for the white man's crime— e and bide God's time. at of the night led to the dawn of light valley of great despair— white man ever can bear. row and pain and woe, it is to know, to know. We take special pride in our Watch Department. We are sure to please you. Our line is large and handsome. Prices: The Old Reliable Established 1861 T.K. SMITH JEWELRY HOUSE OKALOOSA and ALBIA AGENTS WANTED Money Required receive and approve of your bicycle Ten Days Free Trial guaranteed Models $10 to $24 Aster, Hankle and Punctureless Tires. 1904 Models $7 to $12 Make or model you rent at one-third usual choice of any standard tires and best on all our bicycles. Strongest guarantee. SHIP ON APPROVAL C. O. D. to any date at deposit and allow 10 DAYS TRIAL before purchase is binding. Second Hand Wheels $3 to $8 made by our Chicago retail stores. no good, not good, is now well built you have written for our FACTORY TRES AND FREE TRIAL OFFER. Tires, goods of all kinds, at half regular price, in our owns a world of useful information. Write for it. DOF TIRES $4.75 PER PAIR making. ACTUS, Serious can be EASY RIDING, STRONG, DURABLE, SELF HEALING FULLY COVERED by PATENTS BEWARE OF IMITATIONS and makes of tires at $.90 per pair and up- bicycles-Sundries at Half the price and structure strips "B" and "D." This tire will Easy Riding. We will ship C. O. D. ON APPROVAL thereby making the price $.50 per pair if you returned at our expense if not satisfactory on pt. "J.L." CHICAGO, ILL. Seeking a Wife. When a man wants a wife he does not apply to the intelligence office nor to the secretary of the reform club. He doesn't ask a woman if she can make good pie crusts and darn socks so they won't be knotty—Not nowadays at any rate. He just goes blindfolded into a ballroom or a pink tea or a fancy dress fair and walks out idiotically happy with a rose in his mental buttonhole—Reena Rowland's "Digressions of Polly." $75.00 CITY NEWS (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us we should your local school or home. Mrs. Luelan Brown is sick this week at her home in Lake park. Rev. H W Potter left Tuesday for Chicago to spend a week. Walter Davis of Ottumwa was in our city Sunday to attend Mrs. Davis funeral. Master Ezra L. Morgan who has been spending a few months with his father returned Tuesday night to Superior, Wis. E. W. Thompson of Iowa City who student there, will spend Thanksgiving in the city. Mrs. Wm Tomlin is quite sick, at her home on Oak street, but is a little better at this writing. Mrs. Char, Roy who has been sick for sometime was taken to the hospital (Methodist) to have an operation performed Wednesday. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at Jeffers Bros. for meals, lunches and lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. A telegram from Kendall stating that Mrs. H. Hrs was dying was received Tuesday night. Her son Cloud Harris and Mrs. Mend Words left immediately, for the Gate Street. Mrs. Edwards, the mother of Mrs. Samuel Bryant on Wish and School, dangerously sick and her many friends are much alarmed A Correction: Last week we received a telephone message for news items that Mr. Huston of Superior, Wis., arrived here to wed a Des Moines young lady. This week we received a telephone message from the young lady denying that statement. The Hyde Investment and Real Estate Co., at 120 West Grand avenue, have a large list of property for sale and trade. They also have a list of houses for rent. Both phones, Iowa 793: Mutual 928 Main. B. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Sec. Rev. T. i. Griffin has been invited to Buxton next week to assist the Y. M. C. A. in conducting a week of prayer, also Rev. Porter was invited, but as he was expected in Chicago he could not accept invitation. Rev. Griffith will leave for Buxton Monday. Charley Bradford, one of our boys who has been on the road for several years returned to our city to spend the winter. He is employed by Geo. H. Wilson at the Kirkwood hotel, we are glad to welcome Charley back again. Mr. Fred Anthony of Boone was an over Sunday visitor to the Capital City. Fred is one of our most successful grocery clerks in Iowa, having been in one place for more then ten years. The Ladies Missionary Society of the Union Congressional church will give their annual bazar beginning the 20, to the 25th of November. The public are cordially invited. Mrs. John Jackson, Pres. Mrs. H. W. Porter, Sec. The Iowa State Bystander has jut- gotten out the annual minuets of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of A. F. and A. M. for Iowa and her jurisdiction, they are a 60 page book, a beautiful minuets. This is the first time that the Bystander ever had the pleasure of bidding on the minuets and we believe the brethren of this craft will appreciate these minuets. It is the workmanship of colored printing office. Drake University Foot Ball Schedule. Nov. 18—Iowa at Iowa City. Nov. 30—Ames at stadium. Corinthian Baptist church. Mor- ning subject. "The Mighty Victor." Evening "The First Commandment," the first of a series of sermons, on The Ten Commandments. T L. Griffith, Pastor. There are two interesting colored students attending Highland Park College. Mr. Solomon Day of West Mansfield, Ohio, this is his second year he is in the electrical department, and Mr. W. J. Waters of New Orleans, La. this is his first year in the pharmacy department. The opening entertainment at Union Congregational church will be given by Club No. 1, Friday Dec. 8, and will be a four course dinner served from 6 to 8 o'clock. Every body welcome. Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn, Chr. A surprise party was given Wednesday evening on Oscar Houston at 785 W. 12th street a goodly number was present and an enjoyable time was reported. The Carnation Club meet Thursday with Mrs. Nathan Kitchen 1200 Park street, next week Thursday they will meet with Mrs. W. B. Cottomas 960 23rd street. Study economics, subject water and its usages all members are invited to be present. The Iowa State Bystander will be sold in Buxton next week by the news boys. CITY CLUB NOTES. The Busy Bee Sewing Circle meet with Mrs. A M Rivers, a large attendance being reported next meeting with Mrs. G. I. Hol, entertained by Moines Miller and Williams. The H. R. S. was entertained by Mrs. W H Warwick, a goodly number was present, also several visitors. A paper on economies was sent in by state workers. Mrs. Amy Jankios which will be read at next meeting with Mrs. E. T. Banks. The Monday Night club was entertained by Miss Alice Morton. The life of Lowell was discussed by all present. Next meeting with Mr. Geo. Tyler. The Callahan Industrial will meet at the church for the winter and an industrial class will be added. Light Koils will be demo-stated Saturday by Mrs. H. Gould, Nov. 6 Saturday cake by Mrs. Ebel Romer. The Touring Party to the Holy Lend will spend sometime in Wittenberg and Leipzig the towns made famous by the great reformer. The D. M. Social and Amusement Club recently organized consisted of about twenty-five members. The officers are Ed. Mason, president, H. Lee secretary, Geo. Powell, treasurer, G. Lee business manager. The club is progressing nicely and the members are distinguished by the coub in blue and white which each member wore. The ladies of the club will meet so to organize a sewing circle. The club was royally entertained last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ewing on K street. Mrs. Belle Graves State President of the Iowa State. Woman's Federation spent Wednesday in Col. ax to set up a club. TO THE STATE WORKERS If you do not read the Bustander you will miss a great deal this year. Graduates are more bursome this year than last with national and state and works for the Missionary Branch Society, we will be compelled to use this year our state paper, for most of our correspondence. No truly great person ever received their greatness through narrowness. We would therefore urge all women interested in the uplift of all spiritually, socially educationally or financially to read our work which will appear in this paper each week until our convention in May. Mrs. B. Graves President, At the election and installation of Hiram chapter, No. 7, R. A. M. the following were chosen: O A Johnson most excellent high priest; Harrison Goud, king; J. E. Podt, serjee; E T Banks, treasurer; J. H. Mixon, recorder, W. H. Humbard, captain of the host; G. H. Cleggett, principal sojourner; Henry West, royal arch cap aip; Samuel Mash, master third veil; John Wilkerson master second veil; Jesse L Estell, master first veil; Wm. Smith guard At the election and installation of the officers of King Solomon's commandy No. 6 K. T., the following were obligated: E. T. Banks, eniom-commander; O. A. Johnson, general issime; Samuel Mash, captain genera Henry West, prelat; C. R. Bradford senior warden; G. H Clegggett, junior warden; E. T Eoddraurer; J. H Mixon, secretary; W. H. Humbard standard bearer, John Wilkerson sword bearer; Harrison Gould, warder Wm. Smith Sentinel. In Time of Peace. In the first months of the Russia-Japan war we had a striking example of of the necessity for preparation and the early advantage of those who, so to speak, "have shingled their roofs in dry weather." The vitreure of preparation has made history and is given to us our greatest men. The individual as well as the nation should be prepared for any emergency. Are you prepared to successfully combat the first cold you take? A cold can be cured much more quickly when treated as soon as it has been contracted and before it has become settled in the system. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is famous for its cures of colds and it should be kept a hand ready for instant use. For sale by all drugists. WAKE UP 50c IN YOUR POCKET. Wake up, don't be grafted all your life. What is the use paying $1.50 for a mainspring in your watch warranted for one year, when you can get the same warranted for five years for $1.00? Why pay $1.50 to have your watch clean, when you can get it cleaned and regulated for $1.00? Why pay from 25 to 50 cents when you can get them thick or thin when you can get them thick or thin? Why leave your watches for repairs where they will be practiced on by apprentices or unprofessional watch makers who are trying to learn the trade at your expense, when you can have them repaired by Roger A Watters, an expert Watch Maker, up stairs, (not down stairs), across from the street at waiting room, who will not only save you 50 cents, but also save you the annoyance of a watch that does not keep correct time. I also hand out a limit of high grade watches that do not fail to see, if you think of buying a watch. I can save you 50 cents on the dollar. ROGER A. WALTERS, Expert Watchmaker. THANKSGIVING DAY RATES. Via Minneapolis and St. Louis R. R. to all points within 200 miles, at rate of one and one third fare for the round trip, on sale Nov 29 and 30, good to return until Dec. 4th City ticket office 512 Walnut st Des Moines Iowa W. S. Mathews D. P. A. W. K. Adams C. P. A. EDITORIALS. DIXON'S CLANSMAN. In a current issue of one of our daily papers, The Register and Leader, appeared an article from the pen of Thomas Dixon, Jr., of New York, defending his drama, "The Clansman." He took exceptions to an editorial recently appearing in the Register and Leader, in which that brilliant and versatile editor, Mr. Harvey Ingram, took him to task for his reckless misstatements and gross misrepresentations. Those who have read Dixon's book of both races do not agree with him, the Southern editors are censuring him. In his book he states a positive conclusion that the two races cannot live here in peace and harmony together. In one of his paragraphs he ask the question, "Is the life of every white man's wife or daughter safe in the South? I have a country home in the South, and I am always uneasy when away from my loved ones. I have taught them the use of a revolver." This is folly. We might ask the question in New York or even here in Des Moines, is your wife and daughter safe alone on the streets at night? Yet, shall we condemn all the people of New York or Des Moines for the acts of those murderous footpads? No, Mr. Dixon, we firmly believe and history bears us out that in other countries, past and present, different races dwells together in peace and harmony. The reason for some of the present local minor racial disturbances is simply hatred or prejudice, on the part of some one, the lack of education and Christian training, the failure to grant an equal opportunity or a man's chance for each human being that God has planted here. Mr. Dixon, if you will study the history of England, Ireland, Sweden, Austria, France and Cuba you will see where races of different families dwell together. And so when an American citizen get that color and race prejudice out of his mind, and is willing to grant to every man an equal opportunity and the same rights and privileges he hopes to enjoy—in short, live up to the Golden Rule—you Mr. Dixon will not have to run around the country making a living on misrepresentations. You are a scape goat, an anarchist and a blot to civilization. COLORED MINSTRELS This week our city has been invaded with a colored minstrel entitled the "Smart Set" and hundreds of our people rushed to this show as though they were going to receive something instructive or advancing. What did they see? Nothing but light tarshy foolishness. They saw our race held up as fun makers, and caricatures by members of our own race for the white people to laugh at. The sight of this foolishness is awful and the effect or impression it leaves upon the white race is terrible damaging to our race, and yet we will patronize those things that lower us in the scale of civilization. If our race do not come to respect themselves how can we expect others to receive us as their equals. If you go on the stage produce something worthy of thought. Buck, wing dancing cake walking, jim-crow minstrel will always produce inferiority and jim-crow treatment. Therefore we should shun those things and look for better and more substantial things of this life. ELECTION ECHOES. We are very sorry to note the defeat of Hon. Harry Smith of Cleveland, Ohio for the legislature, having served his city four years with credit to his state and race. He received the nomination, yet being as many other Republicans, a victim of circumstances, not that the people had anything against Mr. Smith, but simply to beat Boss Cox and the Republican ring in Ohio—and it was accomplished. In Cincinnati, Ohio Hon. Geo. W. Hayes was also defeated, as he was the regular Republican nominee for the legislature. In Chicago Hon. C. E. Green was elected with the rest of the republican ticket to the legislature. While generally in all the states the colored voter remained loyal to the main Republican party, as in all great crisis they are found true to their friends. BUNTON, IOWA This issue we have attempted to give our many readers a brief gimpse and synopsis of this much talked of town. It is indeed a great sight to see and well Worth any person's time and money to visit it. The people are courteous, gentle, easily to meet and do all in their power to make one feel at home. We have printed a thousand extra copies for the town alone. We have visited this town and can well recommend it as a good place for an honest industrious man to go who wish to make good wages. This issue we have gone to a great deal or extra expense to present a creditable paper and are under obligation to Mr. B, C. Buxton, N. P. Herrington, Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, Mr. Childs, Dr. Young and Henderson for their assistance with this issue. Our advice to those who are there is to save your money, be honest, be true, act right and help to maintain the good standing of your town and make a good citizen. FREE RUSSIA. It is indeed gratifying to the civilized world that the ear of Russia Emperor Nicholas II, has yielded to the revolution within and the public lances of the outside world and has granted her people the immutable foundations, civic liberty and public freedom, based on the real inviolability of personal freedom of conscience of speech, of union and association bounds the last absolute monarchy of Europe and the world. The autocracy, militarism, anrotheism that has crushed the litter and aspirations out of her subjects for centuries has ended and constitutional government established with Count de Witte as minister-president or first premier. Their imperial douma has been called to put into execution the earz's manifesto to those people who were once subjects or shaves can more fully appreciate this great order. The Near-Race the Jewish race, the Black race and many other "know what freedom is." We, too, hope for the dawn of peace, happiness on Christian civilization to cement the once broken part of this nation so she will now join hands with observations to bless humanity. OBITUARY It is indeed with sad hearts that we chronicle the death of Mrs. Samuel Davis who died last Thursday evening Nov 9 at 10:30 o'clock. She had been a patient suffer for 13 months from a parabolic stroke brought on from the death of her beloved grandson. Miss Mary Susan Carey was the daughter of Stephen and Sarah Carey of Howard C. Mo. where she was born near the town of Roanoke, Said Go Aug. 30, 1852. She was united in marriage to Samuel Davis Aug. 14, 1860 to this union six children were born four having died in early childhood, two are now living. Mrs. Luella Wilburn and Miss Zella Davis Mrs. Davis was a devout conscientious christian, and had been from childhood until her death. She was dutiful wife, a loving mother and kind to all whom it was her pleasure to meet. Her friends are numbered by the hundreds both white and colored all over this and other states. They moved here from Macon City, Mo. in 1851 and have lived at the present home on 15th and Lyon. The family son won the respect and highest esteem by her neighbors and she was a believer in educating the young people as she struggle hard to give and did succeed in giving her two daughters high school and other higher education. The fun val services was held from the M A E church Sunday at 2:00 o'clock, conducted by Re: H. S. Graves and Dr. J W. Dulin assisted by other ministers. The church was crowded with friends. Floral offering numerous and beautiful. The palate banners were Jefferson Logan, John Walker, Alex Buryen, Henry Tolliver sam Lewis, Geo Curtley, J. E. Bruce. The grand army attended in a body, also the relief corpse. She was laid to rest in woodland country. She leaves a dear husband, two daughters with a host of friends to mourn her death. Those out of the city in attendance were, Mrs Doshia Beverly, Macon City Mo. Walter Davis of Ottumwa and Thomas Davis of Mason City Ia. Thus a noble woman a loving in other, a true friend and Christian lady has left this troublesome world and entered into the great unknown—though her influence on those who knew her will long remain. We join in with her many friends to extend a word of consolation and hope to the beccaved family and mourners. BUXTON NEWS. (Special to Bystander.) The Ladies Industrial Club was entertained by Mrs. Mary Durphy Nov. 5. The members present were: Mestames Rosa Woods, Alice Coles, Lizza Gibson, Nealie Roves, Bessie Cary, Aunnie Brown J. W. Blaney, Olie Gordon, J. W. Needy Matteo Geognigs, Lilia Cowan and Mrs W. H. Cook. The ladies present to assist were Mestames Lina Lawson, Maggie Gordon and Etta Amon. A pleasant time was spent by all present. They accounted to meet Nov. 22 at the home of Mrs. P A Beeves Burton. THE OBJECT AND NEED OF FOR EST PRESERVATION. Devonport, in Special for the Byrammer. There is a solenity, a response about the great trees, and the roostless, stirring of the small ones that is a mystery. Nothing is grander than are trees. They are among the most familiar objects in nature, out among the most early observed and studied. Yet how few people know one from another, or have an intelligent understanding of their life history. Again, they are among the most important in their early events of ourustiness, furnishings to they do wood for buildings, reconstructions. The manufacture of all kinds of construction, and for fuel, brins, gums, drugs and host of other useful products, shade and seclusion, for our parks, lawns and always. God, in its all wise power, gave this land to inhabit and allow its use. We find some very important facts recorded in ancient history about trees. We find the word tree mentioned in the bible four times. Anode tree occurs four times in the song of Solomon and in fall, the fruit being used for purposes of illustration, in the proverbs the tree meant, afforded a grateful shade; its joint was enticing to the sight, sweet to the taste, importing fragrance, and of golden color amid silvery leaves. There is the balm or balsam, a small shrub which grows near the Deep sea, and on the plains of Moab only bulb of Gilbad, a native of Easl Coast of Africa, growing about Mecca. From a root given by the queen of Shoa, Solomon carefully cultivated it in the tropical plaine of Jericho. BUXTON Y. M. One of the finest and best equip erica for colored people and second N. Y. THE MUSEUM One of the finest and best equipped Y. M. C. A. buildings in America for colored people aid second in membership to New York City. N. Y. it was of great value and was one of the trophies carried to Rome by Titus. There is also also the "Juniper tree, under which Elijah had down to die. The trees seem to bid us well come in all the trials of life. We could not do without them. They seem to say just stop a little while and enjoy a cool breeze or shelter from the storm. We see the very great importance of preserving the forest. What would the animals and birds do if there were no trees. They would have no protection. The object of forest preservation should be for the comfort of the smaller animals as well as for man. While our forest too long neglected, are coming to be recognized, after years of education of the people as having an all important relationship to the plan of streams by conserving the rainfall and distributing it normally and gradually, thus materially regulating our water supply. It does not imply that we are to keep in preservation the trees only for their beauty, but for their usefulness as well. We do not mean the great oaks, the clm and other forest trees, but we refer to our fruit that grow in our orchards or garden, such as the peach, apple or cherry trees. We need to preserve them for their great value in helping to fill our storehouses with food for the winter. While the greater trees AUDIT Has a seating capacity of 800 ed by steam. Used for men's re- tete. The large Miners Union in public forum. The occasion here schools, a public event, at whi gold to the scholar making the be prize was divided between C. J. Lewis Perkins. BICAMPO AUDITORIUM Has a seating capacity of 800, lighted by electricity and heated by steam. Used for men's meetings, lectures, entertainments, etc. The large Miners Union meets here regularly. It is the public forum. The occasion here is the opening of the evening schools, a public event, at which N. E. Kendall offered $10.00 in gold to the scholar making the best average for the term. This prize was divided between C. II. Mease, Lawrence Carter and Louis Parks. are supplying us with fuel for our warmth and comfort, what is more beautiful than to watch the blaze from a wood fire in the grate? But we must not use all of them for building, and for wood to burn. We must leave some of them for comfort on the highway. How we enjoy the shade of a great tree towering above in such splendor, each leaf beckoning us to stop awhile and enjoy its hospitality. To the real lover of trees they are equally beautiful and interesting at all seasons of the year and no one knows trees well, who cannot distinguish the different species as easily and surely in winter as in spring or summer. Almost every tree has some peculiar beauty which is seen to best advantage in winter. We hope to learn more about the forest in all its splendor. Mrs. E. J. Dillard Sanders. During the annual mission of the Iowa Synod of the Porphyrian church, which was held September 18 to 21, the people of Cedar Rapids had an opportunity to hear one of the nated colored women of the South Mrs Wins Curr, of Durville, Va. who was the meetings on a cold occasion. Mrs. Carr, whose husband is pastor of the colored Presbyterian church in Dentville, and who is herself an in instructor in the symbolized school at that place, has been out since each fall to the Internet of the Freedom All Society. She has visited town of the large cities, both east and west, her tour including seven states. She arrived in Cedar Rapids Thursday morning and in the afternoon dressed the missionary society. A night she spoke to the Synod. So say morning, after the regular session by the pastor, Mrs. Carr spoke briefly to the congregation of The A. M. E. Cauzne, At 6:15 she pressed the Christian Endower at Westminster church and at 7:30 she spoke to a large audience at the same time. She was entertained at Laughlin and dinner by several of the member of the Westminster church and at some of the colored people. Monday afternoon the J. S. Y. club gave a reception at the home of Mrs. W. I. Raspberry. While in the city she was the guest of Mrs. Lawry. AFRO-AMERICAN TRUST CO. Move to Establish a Chain of Banks in the South. From the New York Commercial E. A. BUILDING Angel V. M. C. A. buildings in New n membership to New York City, (Nov. 2) T. Thomas Fortune, editor of the New York Age, has returned from the south, where he went to meet Negro financiers of that section to form plans for the establishment of a central trust company, or clearing house to do general banking business and to establish a chain of banks in the South controlled and managed by colored men. This meeting was to have been held at Louisville, but the prevalence of yellow fever in some of the Southern States prevented the attendance of several of those favoring the project and the meeting will be called for a latter date. Mr. Fortune is the originator of the plan, and some time ago he sent out the following circular to Negroes of importance in the business affairs of the South, and some in the North: After a careful consideration of the situation and consultation with thoughtful men of the race, I have decided to move for the incorporation of the Afro-American Trust Co., to be capitalized at $500,000, as $20 per share, to do a general banking business, the main purpose being to establish and maintain a chain of banks in the larger cities of the South. Established banks are remonstrated to join the trust upon such terms as may hereafter mutually agreed upon, at the first meeting of the incorporators. You are requested to become one ORIUM lighted by electricity and heat- meetings, lectures, entertainments, events here regularly. It is the is the opening of the evening ch N. E. Kendall offered $10.00 in st average for the term. This I. Mease, Lawrence Carter and of the incorporators. Each voting incorporator must own one share of stock. The first meeting of the incorporators will take place at Louisville, Ky., October 26, 1905, unless otherwise ordered as to time and place by the incorporators, who are requested to register their vote in the matter in reply to this letter. At this first meeting of the incorporators the officers will be elected, plans of government of the trust adopted, and the location of the headquarters of the trust develop. The following persons have consulted to act as incorporators of the company, each being a prominent man in his community. Chas. Banks, Bank of Mound Bayou, Mound Bayou, Miss; J. C. Napier, One Cent Penny Bank, Nashville, Tenn. Fred R. Moore, president Afro-Ameri --- can Tom & laves ment Co., New York: Probele C. A. Chow, attorney, City: New York: William H. Steward, publisher American Baptist, Louisville Ky.: W. T. Andrews, insurance and loans manager, S. C.; Theophilus J. Minton, attorney, Philadelphia; Robert T. Torrill, civil justice, Washington, D.C.: Chesapeake is not present. 12 banks in the South south and opened by new of my name" said Mr. Fortune "Of these, three are at Richmond, Va. two at Jacksonville, Fla. and one at Savannah, Ga. Birmingham, Ala. Nashville, Town. Mound Bayou, Miss. Jackson, Mt. Greenville, Mt. Natehle, Miss. and Little Rock, Ark. These institutions are conservative managed and are successful, and they have been a great benefit not only to the Negro business men, but to the colored people there generally. Personally am in favor of beating the Negro business men. New York but there are other of the incorporated persons who favor Louisville which is of course more central. "I believe such an institution as I have suggested would be a success in financial way and make money for those immensely interested, as well as for resource benefits and accommodations for Negro bankers, who cannot at all time get what they want from banks controlled by white men. How many new banks may be started in the South I cannot say; there are many details to worked out at the forthemost long meeting in Louisville this past month, before they in the South公司 a large fish for banking and trust company operations solely among the Negro which is not covered at present, although the Negro banks did a business of nearly $100,000." AN APPEAL TO THE CLERGYMEN OR CARLSON'S GENERAL The following letter of the Boston Suffrage League in which the clergymen of the country are asking to 8ft tightly recognize the Garfion conten- tary has just been issued. "To the Cleggman of New England and the United States: The under- signed, a subcommittee of the Garfion Centenary committee of the Suff- rage League of Boston and vicinity, under whose musculus a celebration is to be held in Boston on December 10 and 11, believing William Lloyd Garr rison to be one of the best characters in our country's history and one of its greatest moral advocates, carnivally position son to take cognizance of the tooth birthday of this great American on Sunday, Dec. 10. "As representative of that element for whose freedom Garrierson gave the best efforts of his life with such success, we appeal to you to articulate this occasion to abuse the American people to a sense of the community of the present evil of Negro-American servitude through the multification of those amendments to the constitution which are the deadly bought fruits of the war for freedom, and to start a second Garrierson movement to abolish Negro-American servitude in this land as the first Garrierson movement abolished Negro-American chattel slavery in the land of the free." (Spiegel) EWORY T. MORRIS, Cambridge, REN, WM. H. SCOTT, Woburn, CHAS. H. HALL, Cambridge, Committee. Sclomon Bonhgiby & A. Sahily Fruit, Confectioneries. Fine Line of Cigars and Tobccos. . . ALBIA, IOWA. N. W. Corr. Sqr. Old P. O. Bldg. CHEAP ENCISSION TO KANSAS CITY, MO. On Nov. the 18th the Wabash will sell cheap tickets to Kansas City and return at only $4.0 good for two days in Kansas City. This is the last cheap excursion of the season. Trio leaves Des Moines at 8:10 P. N. Call on any Wabash ticket agent for tickets or write S. W. Fint, P. & T. A., Des Moines, Iowa When in Albia, Iowa Stop at FOR GOOD Rooms and Meals Also Short Orders. First ...class Service... ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, January Term, A D 1900. Ida M Brown, Plaintiff. versus John M Brown, Defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 22nd day of December, A. D 1903 the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court county, Iowa, filing for for Polk county, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony, on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment. For further particulars see petition. And unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the January term of said Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 2nd day of January, 1906, defaun t will be en cured against you and judgment and decree rendered thereafter. Dated this 13th day of November, 1906. WOODSON & BROWN N. Attorney for Plaintiff. 1. Bebold the sourced possimist, With frown he goes around; He pouring sun, He gues on the ground; The only skies his eyes are greet Are in the puddles at his feet. Though flowers bloom along the way Their grace he never heeds. He awakens to the heat, The rank, forbiddling weeds; The dainty rose he spurs and soorns And only he bites the burns. He bore bears the rilting laugh, But listens for the sighs; He always wears a veil of mist Before he gloomy eyes. The sun he fell of gloom. He's always looking to the tomb. ROUGH DIAMONDS BY F.P. MILLS (Copyright, 1905, by Daily Story Pub, Co.) The only animato object in sight on the vast wilderness of fatness to the east was a prairie schooner drawn by a pair of lean, straggling horses which was making its way towards the haven ahead. The weary horses, under the double inspiration of the whip in the hands of the unempt man on the seat and the suggestion that the trees ahead offered, increased their tired walk to a poor initiation of a trot, which was finally effectual in landing them at the foot of the slope white old Sol was yet quite a distance from the western horizon. tavor of extending this clemency to Williams, but the silence with which they received the question was due partly to the fact that, in that section of the country, it was considered unlucky to oppose the questioner’s wishes. Hank, acting on the principle that silence means acquiescence, grudely ordered Williams to lead the way to the camp. Arriving at the edge of the prairie the crowd lafted and, after being eloquently advised as to what would happen if he should be so foolish as to attempt any tricks, the condemned As the outfit came to a stallistil the other occupants of the schooner made themselves manifest. A young woman with an infant in her arms descended the rear steps, and while her husband unhitched and unharnessed the horses, improvised a bed from a miscellaneous collection of clothes, deposited the baby thereon and proceeded to bring from the interior of the wagon the things necessary for the preparation of the evening meal. "Nell,' exclaimed the man suddenly, 'we're goin' to win out one of these days, see if we don't." The wife laughed happily. "I think we've out now, Jim. Who in all the world has a boy like this?" "Oh, the kid's all there, you bet, but you know, Nell, you ain't used to this sort of life and it's goin' to stop soon, now I can tell you." "There, there, Jim, don't talk like that. Everything's all right as long as I have you and baby. Now, sir, as a punishment for so goomy loo, you can take that pail and go and look for some fresh water." He obediently took the pail and started off in the direction of the woods, whishing a merry tune. He had not penetrated into them very far before unmistakable signs of water began to show themselves. As he proceeded the underbrush and trees began to assume a healthier look and here and there small patches of moss made their appearance, and finally there was borne to his ears that low sweet sound so dear to every plainsman's heart—the trickle of a running stream. He dropped on his hands and knees by the side of the brook and sampled the water. The quality suggested springs, so he decided to walk up stream in the hope of finding one of these treasures of the plains. With this end in view he arose from his knees and had stooped over to pick up the pail when the sharp command— "Throw up your hands, Jim Williams!" drove the blood back to his heart with a rush. However, he had been brought up in the west and knew what would immediately follow if the command was not promptly obeyed, so the same moment that brought him to his feet brought his hands above his head in which position he waited stoically for further developments. He had not long to wait. "I see you've had the right kind of trainin', pal," said the same voice. "Come on, boys." it continued. "We'll git through with this job quick." In obedience to his orders a half dozen men, mostly cowboys, appeared from behind various hiding places and surrounded Williams. The leader, handing his rifle to one of the others, produced a lariat and approaching the man in the center of the ring. "Do you see this rope?" he asked. Williams nodded. "Well, this end of it goin' to be tied to that there limb over there, while this here end of it is goin' to be tied around your neck. You foller me." "My God, men," cried the desperate man, "what's become of Nell and the kid if you string me up? I'm all they've got. Let me go and see them first. Give me five minutes, will you, boys?" he pleaded. "You can hide at the edge of the woods and plug me if I make a break." A silence followed this request which was finally broken by Hank. "Wal," said he slowly, "I reckon you have been wrong." And with what God, God, you have joined of Throw up your hands, Jim Will jiamel!" ft. What do you say, boys?" Hank had a wife and children at home. The "boys" were erudite not in favor of extending this cliche, *y to Williams*, but the silence with which they received the question was due partly to the fact that, in that section of the country, it was considered unlucky to oppose the questioner's wishes. Hank, acting on the principle that silence means acquiescence, gruntly ordered Williams to lead the way to the camp. Arriving at the edge of the prairie, the crowd lailed and, after being eloquently advised as to what would happen if he should be so foolish as to attempt any tricks, the condemned man was allowed to proceed alone towards the wagon. Nell was sitting on the ground before the fire with baby in her arms, rocking back and forth and singing a soft lullaby. She looked up as Williams approached and putting her fingers to her lips, enjoined silence. Williams bent over her and held out his arms for the baby, and for the first time Nell noticed the absence of the pail. The discovery surprised her into speech. "Why, Jim where is the water?" "Why I—dropped the pail in the crick and come back to git something to fish it out with," he stammered, "an 'a' in the word, the kid a minit before I go back." "The kid" had opened his eyes during this dialogue and as there was no With bursting heart he held them close a moment more need for quiet. Nell arose with a merry laugh and gave the baby 'to its father. Williams held the infant with one arm against his breast and extended the other to Nell. She obediently sidled up to him and with bursting heart he held them close a moment. The hoof of an owl warned him that his time was up, so pushing Nell away almost roughly, he placed the baby in her arms and started off in the direction from which the sound had come. Arrived at the edge of the woods, he turned for a last look at the ones who hold everything dear to him in life. Nell was standing on the same spot where he had left her and as he turned she raised the baby on high in her strong young arms. Williams waved his hand in reply, then turned his back to the pair and plunged doggedly into the woods, where the men were waiting for him. "Now," he growled, "go ahead with your hangin'." Hank led the way and the rest followed silently. Arriving at the place where Williams had been surprised they halted. There was an awkward silence for a moment which was broken by Williams. "You'll see that Nell gets to civilization, won't you, Hank?" he asked wearily. "Nell didn't know I stole the boss, I intended to pay you for it sometime," he added. Still the awkward silence continued. The rest of the men were all looking at Hank and shifting uneasily from one foot to the other. That gentleman, very red in the face, after noisily clearing his throat, finally spoke: "By all the rules of justice, Mr. Williams," he began, impressively, "your body had orter be dangin' from that there limb over there, but after due and keerful deliberation on the part of these gentlemen here," indicating the others with a wave of his hand, "and myself, we have come to the conclusion that justice must take a back seat in this particular case, so, accordingly there ain't goin' to be no hangin' party here this afternoon. You kin pay mefer that durned boss when you git good and ready." Williams stood like a man in a dream for a moment after Hank had finished speaking and then the full realization of all that his words implied came to him in overwhelming force, and despite his will power his emotions mastered him and great sobs shook his frame. The unusual sight of a man in this condition acted like a spur on the others, and they turned hastily and started towards the spot where they had ties their horses. Hank swearing savagely for no apparent reason. Williams stood where they had left him until the last man had disappeared from view over the top of the ledge. Then slowly stooping he picked up the pail, filled it from the brook and went back to Nell and the "kill." Pilgrims at Poet's Home Travelers Turn to Birthplace of Scotia's Bard as to a Holy Spot (Special Correspondence.) It was with eager interest that a sunburned Australian, a bonnie Scotch assle, and a "nutmeg" Yankee, formed a triangular party from the smoky shipping port of Glasgow. A common sympathy and appreciation drew to the home of Scotia's bard. The wild poppies nodded approval, and that "wee, modest, crimson-tipped flower" which dots the Scottish fields smiled in sympathy upon our pilgrimage. Leaving the broad fields, we skirted the open sea, which glimmered in the sunshine, and a mound, immortalized by the poet, towered before us, in the distance it seeped a huge ha stack, its conical structure rising boldly from the water. We recognized in the stern outlines Alisa Craig, the island famed in verse, and familiarly known as "Paddy's Milestone." The wild birds nestle here. In the Darkest Days At Mount Ollipa work and want was against the prune derided him, and at the door. Pet from poor soil and later, the gay poet these dark days as cheerless gloom of a unceasing moil of a book of songs was whether following verses cheered his thoughts of the crowded upon us, as cold heart and gagges, which, like it flickered into brigant. All about us was and old. An old wall paired and de THE COTTON COTTAGE Highland Cottage. and a gunshot near shore would startle multitudes of tildish creatures whose rookeries are in its rocky slopes. Opposite stretch the long green shores of Arran, in contrast to the high ocean rock. We entered the quiet town, whose every four of soil is hallowed by the early life of the sweet singer. The natives knew our destination and besought our patronage. We "put our money on a boathold nag," and bended the dray for the immortal shuttle of Alloway. The village street was lined with rows of thrifty home, twostory, gray, stone houses whose bay windows were half-hidden by roses which chambered to the top. Flowers bloomed beside the gravel walks and the little town seemed a sheltered haven, blessed by the invisible presence of him "whose land guides every plow." We stopped before a low hut, with whitewashed walls and a roof of thatch. Its straw, a foot in depth, was cored on in heavy layers, and as the top became sodden, more layers were added. The caves stretched far over the sides, so the water could wash down the slope, and the weather-stained, rain-beaten roof formed an impervious covering. With reverent thought we passed the recording site of the hut so poor but neat. Thirteen hundred pilgrims, some days, pay tribute here, and it was worth 2,000 miles of travel, and dreary days on the Atlantic to stand within this "old clay biggin." Its rough, unever floor of stone was holy ground. Cold and cheerless was the birthroom of the sweet singer, who told us that "A blast of January wind blew hansel on in Robin." From that rude bed, a bunk in the wall, the noot THE RUINS OF THE BURGUNDY CATHEDRAL Ruins of Arbroath Abbey. first looked out upon the world, and only so much daylight saw he then as glimmered through one foot of space. A few signs of his humble home remain unchanged, as the rack and dresser where Dame Burns kept her bowls and stirred her "parritch." Above the dilapidated grate hung crane and hook, and about it hovered the brave heirs to honest poverty, through the bleak northern winter. We recalled the picture of the household assembled at table, with book and bowl. It was a model home, with parents intelligent, honest, faithful. Amid such Christian guidance, we wonder why the oldest son was not a better man. The bark headed in such a stream should have sailed on life's river with a smoother current. But we find it tempest-tossed, borne down by bolstorous winds and deluged by sorrow, Standing on the clean "heartstane," and looking into the "wee bit bingle," "Cotter's Saturday Night" took new significance. We realized that "from scenes like these, old Scotia's grandcars rise." Here the quiet laud gazed into the flickering embers and caught the inspiration of his life. In the face of the "tall, worn cotter and priest-like father" the lad saw that nobility which was glorified in "A man's man, for a that." In these two rooms, the peasant's butt and ben, the lad lived seven years. The father proved a luckless farmer, and the life was one of grinding toll. --- The Poet's Birthplace. In the Darkest Days. At Mount Oliphant, the story of work and want was repeated. Fate was against the plous farmer, Fortune derided him, and the wolf growd at the door. Poor crops resulted from poor soil and poor seasons, and later, the gay poet looked back on these dark days as combining "the cheerless gloom of a hermit with the unceasing mourn of a galley slave." But a book of songs was his delight, and whether following cart or plow, the verses cheered his work. Thoughts of the years of struggle crowded upon us, as we stood by the cold hearth and gazed into the dead eshes, which, like the poet's life, had flickered into brightness and died out. All about us was poor, and crude and old. An old-time portrait on the wall, marred and defaced by tourists, was formerly the sign outside the house. Beyond the living room was the long, row of stalls and cowsheds of the gude man's farm. The best room is now a small emporium, fitted for the roile hunter. The new part all spike and span, serves as lunch room and museum for curios. With sadness we shifted the scene from the birthplace, quiet, peaceful Ayr, to the burial place of Burns—that dirty, brawling town, Dumfries. What a plight in to sink his noble self! How the change must have rushed his finer nature! But the poet's crown had fallen in the duet. The farm, chosen in the interests of poetry rather than produce, had tailed. Friends had deserted. The struggle for bread was maintained through the grooving duties of the caves. We challenge a more pathetic picture. The hay, reckless lower, the social success, the divine poet, the national singer, reduced to the role of petty detective among the Solway mongrels, prying for illicit beer trade among the housewives! This—er starvation—for the wee, toddling things at home. So for business he reized the keens and levied the fines; but for pleasure he dropped to the bolsterers, relicking crew at the tavern. Amid this moral darkness there was no lessening of the mental light. From out of the depths sounded the sweet strains of his lyre. There last five years at Dumfries were the sons for sheckles and he rapturously rolled out his ditties, caroling the gay notes like a bird on the wing. "A Man's a Man." The year 1795 opened with that bugle-call to freedom. "A'man's a man for a' that." Over a hundred years this battle cry of equality has thrilled the world. It is a synonym of the poet's name. This noblest poem of the peasant will ever be the watchword of humanity. By life's flickering candle the last love song was penned. Then the light eled out in the socket. The discarded poet became a dead hero, and a smell of sorrow was rung by a mourning nation. We read of the great honors at the last, a military funeral, with arms reversed and muffled drum. Despite the shadows, let us catch the sunshine of his life. Remembering that he made us heirs of an immortal legacy, let us be grateful for the heritage, throwing their veil of charity over every weakness, and as we glory in each worthy thought and noble song of this heaven-born poet, "Well a' be proud o' Robin." Woman University Lecturer The lecturer in domestic science on the University of California extension staff in agriculture is Miss Metta Edina Woodworth, whose home is in Burlington, Iowa. Miss Woodworth is said to be the first woman to hold such a position in university extension work and her lectures were very well received by appreciative audiences. She has devoted herself to sanitation of farmhouses, house-building the preservation of foods and cooking. Miss Woodworth's territory was chiefly the northern and central parts of the state, and the ranchers, a well-educated class of people, showed considerable interest in the movement. Two Votes for Married Men Goldwin Smith, the venerable Canadian publicist, believes that as an encouragement to matrimony two votes should be given to every married man. He is very fond of children, who in turn lavish their affection on him. The professor delights in listening to their odd ways of expressing themselves. Not long ago while visiting at the house of a friend he took a little girl on his knee and asked about a fine wax doll with which he had seen her playing. "Oh, I don't have anything to do with dolly any more," said the child. "We have a truly meat baby now, and that keeps me busy." Salary for Opposition Leader. Canada has enacted a law providing for the payment of a salary to the leader of the opposition in parliament. NOT A TRACE LEFT NOT A TRACE LEFT Rheumatism Thoroughly Cured by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People. There is one remedy that will cure rheumatism in any of its forms and as thoroughly eradicate the disease from the system that the cure is permanent. This remedy is Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People and the proof of the statement is found in the experience of Mr. T. S. Wagar, of No. 73 Academy street, Watertown, N.Y. He says: "The pain was in my joints and my sufferings for over two years was beyond description. There was an intense pain in my shoulders that prevented me from sleeping and I would get up and walk the floor at night. When I began taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills the improvement was gradual, but by the time I had taken them I could cure them and I have not had the slightest touch of rheumatism since that time." Mr.Wagar's wife is also enthusiastic in her endorsement of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. She says: "I have tried the pills myself for stomach trouble and have experienced great relief from their use. My daughter, Mr.Amado of Gill street, Watertown, has used them for female weakness and was much benefited by them. I regard Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People as an extremely valuable family medicine." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have cured the worst cases of bloodness, indigestion, influenza, headaches, backaches, lumbago, sciatica, spinal weakness, and the special ailments of girls and women whose blood supply becomes weak, scanty or irregular. The genuine Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are guaranteed to be free from opiates or any harmful drugs and cannot injure the most delicate system. At all times, the Williams Medicine Co., Schematetty, N.Y., postpaid, on receipt of price, 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50. Some new men never seem to know 'their own minds until the day after.' If you don't get the biggest and best it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is for sale everywhere and there is positively nothing to equal it in quality or quantity. Heaven won't seem much like home unless those golden streets are torn up occasionally. Lewis's "Single Binder" straight 5c cigar. The highest price 5c cigar to the dealer and the highest quality for the smoker. Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill. Some people are so in love with themselves that they haven't room for any more. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and sells at same price as 15-ounce packages of other kinds? A man is very fond of country life when he doesn't have to live it. Mulr glacier, in Alaska, is the largest glacier in the world. It equals in size all those of the Alps put together, and covers 1500 square miles. An old lady asked in a draper's shop to be shown some silk. A young clerk showed her some, saying: "We can do this for you at 6s. 6d. a yard." The old lady asked for something better, but the clerk replied that they had nothing better. Whereupon the master came forward, and said: "You must excuse my assistant, madam, he is new to the business. Here, madam, is a very superior article, 10s 6d a yard. If it were not for the fact that I bought it some time ago we should have to charge you 15s, for, as you are doubtless aware, owing to the recent epidemic among the silkworms the price of silk has increased enormously of late." The customer took the silk. A few days later the same old lady came in and asked for some tape. The clerk said gibly: "Here is some we can let you have at 8d, the dozen yards. If it wasn't for the fact that we have had it in stock some time we should have to charge 1s., for, as you are doubtless aware, owing to the recent epidemic among the tapeworms, the price of tape has gone up enormously." It was then that she hit him with her umbrella. Get at the Cause. Sacramento, Ky., Nov. 13th (Special)—A typical illustration of the way Dodd's Kidney Pills Cure Rheumatism is well told by Catherine Devine, who is very well known here. She says: "For over four years I was greatly troubled with Rheumatism. It used to take me worst in my legs and feet. At times I would be so bad I could not put my feet to the ground. As I am over seventy-three years of age I began to think I was too old to get cured and should have to bear my Rheumatism the best way I could. But I heard about Dodd's Kidney Pills and thought I would give them a trial. So I got a box and began taking them. Well, I must say Dodd's Kidney Pills did me a wonderful lot of good. They eased the pain from the first, and today I am in better health than I have been for many years." "Where did you put the butter," said a lady to her colored girl. "Done put it in de freezerator, missus," was the answer.—Ex. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Defiance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say they cannot sell any other starch. No man with a torpid Hiver can be a successful optimist. A Great Monarch Wealthier than any brother sovereign; master of legions, which number over a million; lord of more than one-sixth of the surface of the globe, with subjects of many colors and races, amounting to over one-hundred and twenty million souls, the Czar of all the Russias will not be invincible until he adopts Pillsbury's Vitos as his regular breakfast diet. He who says nothing is never mis quoted. Act! Your Dealer for Alien's Foot-Ease A powder. It rests the foot. Cures Swollen, Sore, Hot, Colletous, Aching, Sweating Feet and Legs. Accept all shoes. Shoe stores, Shoe stores, stores. Accept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address, Alien S. Climates, Lobby, N.Y. A woman can pretend almost any accept that she likes to smoke. WHERE THE DRUMMER PAILED. Should Have Continued the Chase Beyond the Grave. "I was with one house and traveling over the same route for seventeen years," said the New York drummer. "On my very first trip over the route I called on a merchant in a Pennsylvania town, or, at least, tried to. He refused to see me, but as I am a persistent cuss I put it down on my book that I was to call on every trip until I got sight of him. I got to his town four times a year, and four times a year I made inquiry for him. Sometimes I was told he was out, or in the east, or ill and in bed, and though I knew better I went away smiling. Four times a year for fourteen years I dropped into the store and asked the usual question and was one day informed that the merchant was dead. I had hung to him for a long time, but he had beaten me at last." "And did things stop there?" was asked. "Yes. You can't pursue a man beyond the grave, can you?" "Of course not, but I'm disappointed in you. If you were a drummer worth the powder to blow you up you would have married his widow and stepped into a good thing. Say, you New York fellers are hustlers in some things, but when it comes right down to a real old bonanza you can't in it. Pursued a man for fourteen long years and then didn't marry his widow. Um! Some queer people come out of that town on the Hudson."—Philadelphia Press. Bound to Beat. At the junction of two highways in a certain county in Iowa I found the directions on the guideboard all faded out, and, noticing a farmer at work in his field, I hitched the horse and went over to him and asked: "Will you kindly tell me how far it is to Pauville's? "Have you asked anyone else?" queried the farmer, as he leaned on his hoe: "Yes, I asked a man back here about a mile." "Was his name Bill Scovel?" "Yes, I think it was." "What'd he say?" "I understood him to say that it was nine miles." "Well, then, it's 'leven.' I took his word for it and went on, but found the distance only seven miles. Returning that way next day, I encountered the farmer mowing weeds along the highway and said: "Why did you tell me yesterday that it was eleven miles to Pauville? You must have known that it was only seven." "Bill Scovel told you nine, didn't he?" "Yes." "Wall. Bill Scovel thinks he's the biggest liar around here, and I told you 'leven to show him that he'd got a hard man to beat when he set out to git the best of Jim Watson."—Baltimore American. Not Interested. "Well, is there anything doing in politics down your way?" he asked of the old farmer in the seat beside him. "No, nothing very much," was the reply. "What do you think of the next state election?" "I don't think," "Have any idea who will be the next President?" "Noap," "Will the member of congress from your district run again?" "Can't say," "Then you don't take much interest in politics?" "Not a bit. All I know is that my son Sam was elected to the legislature last year and come home from the session with $800 in cash in his pocket and wouldn't lend me $5 without a note and a good indorser. I haven't even asked him whether he sold out the gas company or the butter and milk trust."—Baltimore American. Yielding All. "Our wills are ours to make them thine." Lalon on Linden altar, *O my Lord divine.* Accept this gift to-day for Jesus' sake; accept this gift to-day for Jesus' sake; Nor any world-famed sacrifice to make; But bring within my trembling hand Hidden therein Thy searching gaze can *bath* been wet with tears and Gimmed with sights. Chosen to my grasp till beauty bath it none. *Now* from Thy footstock where it vanquished lies. The mercy ascendeth—may Thy will be done. Take it. O Father, ere my courses fall. And merge it so in Thy own will, that even *if* in some desperate hour my cries pre- And thus give back my gift, it may have been f may not know or feel it as mine own. Putting back my肌 may will find it Men of Brilliancy Seem Scarce German professors are supposed to be as plentiful as strawberries in June, but the University of Vienna seems to be unable to find men worthy of occupying some of its chairs, especially in the medical faculty. The late Prof. Nothnagel's place has been offered to Prof. Kraus who, however, prefers to remain in Berlin, and no medical instructor now in Austria seems to be considered big enough for the place. The chair of hygiene was vacated two years ago by the departure of Prof. Gruber to Munich. It has not been possible to secure as his successor one of the only four men considered sufficiently eminent—Gruber, Rubber, Flugge and Hippe—wherefore the professorship will probably be offered to a younger man who has yet to make his reputation. Senator Clark's Mansion The wonderful mansion built the Serator Clark of Montana, in Fifth avenue, New York, is nearing completion. The total cost will be about $500,000. It is not so large as one or two others in the neighborhood, and is by far the most costly of any construction. John Fernaays, fruit raiser, Webster, N. Y., says: "I used to lift railroad ties easily but wrenched my back and began to suffer with backache and kidney trouble. I neglected it until one day & twinge felled but wrenched my back and began to suffer with backache and kidnery trouble. I neglected it until one day and twinge felled me like a log and made me crawl on hands and knees. I was so crippled for a time that I couldn't walk without sticks, had headaches and dizzy spells and the kidney secretions were muddy and full of brick-dust sediment. Doan's Kidney Pills made the pain disappear and corrected the urinary trouble. I have felt better ever since Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a l By all dealers. 50 cents a Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. The heaviest collection plate does not always indicate the most religion. K C BAKING POWDER. The Best Example of What a Pure Baking Powder Should Be in Quality and Price. A popular and efficient baking powder requires two things—first, that the food made with it, shall be absolutely wholesome; second, that it shall be sold at a reasonable price. In talking about the healthfulness of baking powder, it must be remembered that baking powder is not an article of dietary, more than compressed yeast. One would be quite as objectionable for food as the other, except that of the two, the baking powder might be preferable. We do not eat either baking powder or bread. What we do eat is the biscuit and bread raised with them. When placed upon the table no yeast remains in the bread and so baking powder in the biscuit. Both leaving agents have been destroyed in the aeration and the baking; otherwise, instead of light bread and biscuit we should have a mass of heavy, hard-baked dough. One well-known brand, K C Baking Powder, is sold under a $500,000 guarantee of its healthfulness and purity. There can be no doubt that a baking powder so good an anted is absolutely wholesome and perfectly reliable. Even if it did remain in the food and is not having but good. With regard to price, a baking powder as efficient and wholesome as is possible to make can be soil, at a fair price. For one purpose, it it moreizes the price as exhortant. Millions of pounds of K Baking Powder, made by the Manufacturing Company of Chicago, have been sold at the above figure all over the country; and K C offers the best example at present on the market of what a good baking powder should be both in respect of quality and reasonable price. Jealous husbands have kept many women from going wrong. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior brand of Dehance Starch makes it most impossible to sell any other brand. The number of Joneses in Wales is illustrated by a story of a certain Oxford college, much resorted to by Welshmen. A man from another college went into its "quad" in search of a friend, and called "Jones!" All the windows looking on the "quad" flew open. "I want John Jones," said the man. Half the windows closed, "I mean the John Jones who has not got a tooth brush." All the windows closed but one. When the Prince of Wales was a little fellow at school he ran out of money and knew his parents too well to ask for an advance on his allowance. He thought the matter over, and then sat down and laboriously prepared a letter to Queen Victoria, his grandmother, pathetically begging her to send him half a sovereign. The queen thought it a good occasion tor improvement of his mind, and instead of forwarding the money wrote an autograph letter, full of wholesome advice. A few days later she received a brief response, which said: "Dear Granny—Never mind about that money now. I don't need it. I have sold your letter for £2." There is a railroad out in Colorado according to the story of a Western traffic manager, which seems unable to form anything like an intimate acquaintanceship between its trains and the advertised schedules. Its trains are so proverbially late that they are a mild celebration every time one goes its terminal on time. A week ago the word passed about the little town that would set in on time, and there was a big crowd at the station. Some generous citizen provided quantities of red fire and set it off along the track. "What's the celebration?" the conductor asked when he jumped off at the station. "Train actually on time," explained the crowd. "Put out your fires, you — fools," the conductor snorted; "we're just twen-four hours late." FROM TEXAS Some Coffee Facts From the Lone Star State. From a beautiful farm down in Texas, where gushing springs unite to form babbling brooks that wind their sparkling way through flowery meads, comes a note of gratitude for delivery from the coffee habit. "When my baby boy came to me five years ago, I began to drink Postum Food Coffee, having a feeling that it would be better for him and me than the old kind of drugladen coffee. 'I was not disappointed in it, for it enabled me, a small delicate woman, to nurse a bouncing healthy baby 14 months. "I have since continued the use of Postum for I have grown fond of it, and have discovered to my joy that it has entirely relieved me of a billious habit which used to prostrate me two or three times a year, causing much discomfort to my family and suffering to myself. "My brother-in-law was cured of chronic constipation by leaving off the old kind of coffee and using Postum. He has become even more fond of it than he was of the old coffee. "In fact the entire family, from the latest arrival, (a 2-year old who always calls for his 'pote' first thing in the morning) up to the head of the house, think there is no drink so good or so wholesome as Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. Do you know the secret of the Wave Circle? Wonderful! Don't delay another day! Send for KC right away. 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. Chicago A KALAMAZOO DIRECT TO YOU. Don't buy a range or stove of any kind until you get our catalog. We have a wide range of stoves and cookware, by or so, you buy direct from our factory, we out all our men's and women's profits. We guaranteed under $4,000. If you do not find your purchase exactly as represented, return it to us. We will not charge you for not mail order dealers—and give you the lowest factory prices. We couldn't refer you to the satisfied customers in our catalog. We Pay The Freight. We doubtless can refer you to satisfied customers in the area. We are proud of the products we describe our stores and ranges, and our money saving direct from the factory plan. KALAMAZOO STOVE COMPANY, MANUFACTURERS, KALAMAZOO, MICHIGAN. All such stores and ranges are equipped with patent new thermometer, which makes baking and roasting easy. Hope for the best—prepare for the worst—and take it when it comes. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other color water starch. It can be used cold or coiled. Exports of American built automobiles have increased 40 per cent during the last twelve months. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it Don't throw your treasures at the feet of a woman who is a natural born kicker. Here is Relief for Women. Mother Gray, a nurse in New York, discovers a hardament for women’s ills, called AUSTRALIAN-LEAF. It is the only certain monthly regulator. Cures female weakness, Backache, Kidney and Urinary troubles. At all Druggists or by mail 50 cts. Sample mailed FRICE. Address, The Mother Gray Co., LeRoy, N. Y. Wise is the man who can be silent on any subject. Mrs. Winstlow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, aids pain, cures wind cold, gives a bottle. If you lack sense, it will show when you get a gun in your hand. The Isthmian Canal. Now that the Canal Treaty has been ratified, we may expect to see work resumed in a short time, and the great canal-ships, carrying huge loads of Pillsbury's Vitos to all parts of the world. By the way, have you ever eaten Vitos? You'll like it better than any other cereal food. About 90,000 tons of butter are made yearly in Great Britian. STIFF AND SORE from head to foot? Can't work today, but tomorrow you can, as the Old-Monk-Cure TRADE MARK. St.Jacobs Oil will soften and heal the muscles while you sleep. Price, 25c. and 50c. THERE IS NO TOWER'S SLICKER LIKE FISH BRAND Forty years ago and after many years of use on the eastern coast, Tower's Waterproof Oiled Coats were introduced in the West and were called Slickers by the pioneers and cowboys. This graphic name has come into such general use that it is frequently though wrongly applied to many substitutes. You want the genuine. Look for the Sign of the Fish and the name Tower on the buttons. MADE IN BLACK AND YELLOW AND SOLD BY REPRESENTATIVE TRADE THE WORLD OVER. A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, MASS. U.S.A. OWER CANADIAN CO. LIMITED. TORONTO, CAN. DEAN'S KING CACTUS OIL HEALS WITHOUT A SCAR Sent prepaid for all if your drugget cannot supply you. OLNEY & MCDAID, Clinton, Iowa. MINNESOTA LANDS 60 to 100 acre for land that can't be beat in growing Red Clover and Blue Grass. Expecially adapted for Dairying and Stock. Need of Mistletoe. A great opportunity for a poor man to get a home. For partici- pants write STREET BROAD., Moose Lake, Carleton County, Minnesota. 100 Hope for the best—prepare for the worst—and take it when it comes. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other colo water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 SHOES FOR MEN W. L. Douglas $4.00 Clit Edge Line cannot be equalled at any price. W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ALL PRICES BEST IN THE WORLD THE WORLD'S GREATEST MANHOLDER SOLE AGENTS FOR W.L. DOUGLAS SHOES ESTABLISHED JULY 6, 1878. W.L. DOUGLAS MAKES AND SELLS MEN'S SHOES $3.80 SHOES THAN ANY OTHER MAN'S ADDITION £10,000. REWARD TO SUPPLIER WHO CAN W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes have by their excellent style, easy titling, and superior wearing qualities, achieved the largest sale of any $3.50 shoe in the world. They are just as good as those that cost you $5.00 to $7.00—the only difference is the price. If could take you into the world—at Baylor, Mass., the world's most well-known one. The world under one roof making men's fine shoes, and show you the care with which every pair of Douglas shoes is made, you would realize why W. L. Douglas $3.50 shoes are the best shoes produced in the world. If I could show you the difference between the shoes made in the factory and those of other make-up, you would understand why Douglas $3.50 shoes cost more to make, why they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and are of greater intrinsic value than any other $3.50 shoe on the market today. W. L. Douglas Strong Made Shoes for Men, $2.50, $2.00 Boys' School & Dress Shoes, $2.50, $2.00, $2, $1.75, $1.50 CAUTION.—Insist upon having W.L.Dong has shoes. Take no substitute. None genuine without his name and price stamped on bottom. WANTED. I should deliver in every town where I am. I would be a good man. Follow the samples sent free for inspection upon request. Fast Color Eيهts used; they will not wear brusky. Write for Illustrated Catalog of Fall Styles. W. L. DOUGLAS. DAXTINE TOILET ANTISEPTIC FOR WOMEN coupled with fils peculiar to their sex, used as a douche is marvelously suc- cessful. Thoroughly cleanses, kills disease germs, stops discharges, heals inflammation and local Paxine is in powder form to be dissolved in pure water, and is far more cleaning, healing, germicidal and economical than liquid antiseptics for all TOILET ANTISEPTIC USES For sale at druggists, 60 cents a box. Trial Box and Book of Instructions Free. THE R. PAXTON COMPANY BOSTON, MADE. Draw Your Own Comparisons! TEXAS is the only State in the Union with room enough for a population great enough to consume its total production of food, fabrics and building material. Big enough? Yes! Now here is the comparison. Suppose you are an Iowa farmer. According to Government reports the average value of crops in Texas is $2.00 per acre more than in Iowa; and the average returns on Texas farms are twelve per cent greater. The average average of Texas farms is 357 acres as well. 137 acres in Iowa. With products yielding better returns with a minimum amount of labor, mild winters and plenty of room does it not seem to out that Texas promises much? The possibilities were never brighter than now for men seeking to better their condition. In five years' time these possibilities will be gone. You should make the change now while the prices of farming lands are reasonable and investment opportunities are not so expensive in a given locality and grow up with the country? It will certainly pay you to investigate conditions whether you immigrate to Texas or not. I can give you many valuable pointers about locations where prospects are brightest. Write me—tell me what you want, how much you have to invest. I will give you information and gladly assist you in getting in touch with the opportunity. Write your letter FREE of copy of my book "Texas." Address S. G. LANGSTON, General Investigation Agent, Room 625 West Wing, 1100 N. 22nd St. Write to-day for a FREE copy of my MKTK S. G. LANGSCHON, General Assistant Kent, Room 528 Wainwright Ridge, ST. LOUIS MO. PISO'S CURE FOR CURE WHEN IN THE FILM Best Cough Sugar, Taste Good, Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION 25 CICS jobbers, middle- OVEN THERMOMETER ```markdown ``` PLUCKED FROM THE GRAVE --- RUBBISH IN THE POCKET TRACKED MOOSE MANY DAYS ENDED THE CHICKENS' ROAMING RECIPE FOR MODERN SERIAL William Maxwell, correspondent of the London Standard in Manchuria, writes: "We were riding over a bill near the Shaho. The dead lay upon the slope like livid stains on a green carpet. In the trench—a deep scar across the brow of the bill—was a tangled web of crimson and purple and gray, rent asunder by black hands and ashen faces. Three days before I saw the tidal wave of war sweep over this bill, of horrors. Strenuous days followed laborious nights, when wounded died and living fought. How could anything in that trench be alive! It was an open grave heaped with dead. I saw his leg move, protested my interpreter. Prone on his back lay a Russian soldier, his eyes looked into mine. Pillowed on a corpse, his couch was of dead men. In a second we were off our horses and in the trench. His beard was covered with clay that was dyed a dark crimson; his open mouth was filled with earth, baked hard by the sun. Surely he must be dead. The eyes sought mine and followed me. "With hasty fingers I probed the clay and found where the bullet had struck. It must have penetrated the brain. Still the eyes followed me I They had been expatriating on the peculiarities which distinguish the members of the human race from those of the animal kingdom. "We all differ, and yet we're a good deal alike, young or old" remarked a veteran who had been listening to the conversation. "A story I read recently regarding a forgotten bunch of keys started a train of thought. You know that a boy's pocket has amused his elders ever since boys had pockets. There's a little of everything in it. Now, just for the fun of it," he continued, turning to the man on his left, "fish up what you're carrying in your right-hand trousers pocket." The latter colored slightly, but compiled. In three trips he brought to light a ring with eleven large keys on it, a knife with a broken blade, an empty match safe, two queer coins and something that looked like an overgrown raisin. "Precisely what I expected," said the first speaker. I bet that, outside of your latchkey, and maybe a key to your office or desk, you can't William Douglass of Eustis, Maine, who at the age of 87 still acts as guide for hunters and kills his full share of game every season, is credited with the longest moose hunt on record. It lasted eighteen days and yielded a prize that paid well for all his work and exposure. The bull moose charged upon him and fell before the last shot in his rifle. He set out with provisions for ten or twelve days. Soon he came upon large tracks. The moose had passed between two trees that stood so close together that the animal's hide came in contact with the rough bark, leaving tufts of hair adhering to both trees. A little further along he saw where the moose had thrown its head into the air, leaving antlers' marks upon a sapling. Douglass estimated that the animal weighed not less than 1,200 pounds and had antlers spreading fully sixty inches. For twelve days Douglass hung on the trail. The morning of the thirteenth day found him out of food and suffering from rheumatism. He shot "Peter Lorillard Ronalds, who at the age of 78 has completed a 1,000-mile coaching trip, 's as wise as he is robust," said a resident of New Rechelle. "Mr. Ronalds does not believe in encurling or contention. He claims that, in every difficulty, we can obtain our rights in a peaceful way. "And he told me the other day how, by the aid of a little thought, he once got his rights from an unreasonable and pigheaded neighbor. "This neighbor kept chickens. The chickens were not properly penned in. Time and again they escaped and, entering Mr. Ronalds' gardens, did a deal of damage there. "Time and again Mr. Ronalds demonstrated with the neighbor, who promised to confine his chickens bet- A maid—or wife—or widow—with red hair, Bright, mocking wilt (not set down any- where)— Great, glinting eyes, soft laces, jewels brace, And Dowdet gowns, that trail A man of mark, who's in the Cabinet, And has the nation's ear; His hands are clenched, his face is white and red; The two hands he cannot forget, But has a wife—dear, dear! The wife's a miracle of womankind, All wrongs—and gracious curves, The suffering such agonies of mind That scourge she weeps herself half bound, Her beauty she preserves. A close lipped, strong jawed Monarch Cynical, ruthless, tall; All gold, save iron will and steely glance, He whinks the markets rise—and then, We were now just below the edge of the snow, and a little above the place where Henry had seen the bear. There was a slight breeze blowing up the slide. Henry now went across through the bushes and I above, in the open, round the edge of the snow. Soon after we parted I came upon huge tracks going up on the snow. I did not follow them, but kept on across them, parallel with Henry. I heard a swishing sound, and, looking up, saw a monster grizzly coming down the snow with swift strides, evidently in a hurry, and almost in a line between me and the sun, and the snow was flashing round him in a sparkling haze. There was not the slightest sign of hesitation. When he probed again. This bullet had merely grazed the scalp. It was a case of concussion. We took a great coat from a dead courage at his side and dragged it under him. Yielding to threats, a Chinese servant got into the trench to help us. As we raised the living from the dead the stiffened limbs relaxed and the leg moved. With a cry of horror the Chinaman leapt out of the trench and fled screaming down the hill. "We lifted our burden out of the noisome pit and laid him on the ground; we broke the earthen gag, cleaned his mouth and gave him drops of whiskey and water. From his wounded head we scraped the crimson clay and saw that it might yet be well with him. And all the time his eyes sought mine. Capt. Okada rode to a cottage at the foot of the hill and brought back some Chinamen. They placed the soldier on a door and bore him away. "Three days later we entered a house filled with wounded-Russian and Japanese. A wan face smiled upon us, two bright eyes welcomed us. It was our wounded soldier. He could not speak, but he nudged a comrade and pointed to the men who had plucked him out of the grave." even guess why you're lugging these keys. They used to fit something or other, but you've moved, and the something or other's been sold or given away or left behind, your knife won't cut, there are never any matches in that match safe, the coins are pocket pieces, but you don't know how you came by them or why you keep them, and that dried, weazened horse chestnut's for rheumatism. If it were ever a remedy or a preventive—which is wasn't—the life went out of it long ago." The object of these remarks admitted that the case had been summed up correctly. "I know it," concluded his friend, "Nine men out of ten are loaded with that kind of rubbish. It's true that a boy carries fish lines and beetles and chalk and apple cores and a country store assortment generally, but he knows what to do with the whole collection, and does something with it every half hour. That's where we have to admit that the kid on us, if we're entirely fair."—Providence journal. a buck deer that gave him four days' food, and kept on after the big game. On the seventeenth day he caught sight of the moose several times. On the eighteenth day he noticed blood on the trail. At 4 o'clock in the afternoon the hunter heard a loud belowwing, and the next instant saw the moose charging down upon him. Seven shots in rapid succession seemed to have little effect. The infuriated animal was but three jumps away and "Old Bill" had only one cartridge in the magazine. Just as the great anglers seemed swinging over his head the hunter sent his last shot. It missed the head, but plowed the length of the backbone, cutting the hide as if with a knife, and the moose dropped at the hunter's feet. It weighed 1,225 pounds, and next to the one shot at King Bartlett Lake, was the largest moose ever killed in Maine. That night Douglass rolled himself in all his blankets and then wrapped himself up in the warm hide to keep from freezing. It was a $500 prize. ter, but never kept his word. "And here, where another man would have gotten mad, gone to law, quarrelled and squabbled, Mr. Ronalds smiled, and ordered his butler to bring him a dozen eggs. "He took these eggs into the garden and hid them, under cover of the darkness, in the flower beds where the chickens from next door were most wont to scratch. "Then, the next morning, when the neighbor was looking over the hedge, Mr. Ronalds sauntered down his garden paths, and, with many pauses and stoopings, picked up one egg here and another there, till he had gotten the dozen, while the neighbor watched him with an expression of stern displeasure and surprise. "From that day the next-door chickens roamed no more." He yawns—and down they fall. Add paw some dukes and marquises, to taste, And "extra" ladies, please. A waked foreign Prince—dark eyes, sweet lips. A lot of love and commas, too misplaced, And a few of these! Then let your puppies give their show, wherever It's really smart to be; Hurlingham, Ascot, Stihl, and Mayfair, Yochi motor car, half on-sea, earth, and air. Sahara and Farce. Sort 'em, dust 'em, when their task is over. Fresh names, of course, they'll need. A coat of paint, maybe—and then, once more. In the future, I'll still wear it on me. In "Daily Thirls" they'll figure, as be- came his runs (to catch his train) may really viewed me at a distance of about twenty yards he raised his great head and fixed his eyes on me. Swerving slightly from his course, so as to come straight at me, his forcef appeared to paw the air. I aimed at his broad chest and fired, and with a deep, ow growl he plunged headlong down the slope, tearing up the snow and earth. He brought up against some small firs, a few yards below and tried to crawl up to me, when I finished him with a shot behind the ear, though, as he started struggling down through the bush I gave him a couple more. There was no blood from any of the four bullet wounds.—Arthur H. Maltley in Recreation for November. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other die. One 10c package colors all fibers. They die in cold water better than any other die. You can dry an garment without ripping apart. Write for free booklet—How to Do, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DKUG CO., Unionville, Missouri Have Priced Their Worth The campaign undertaken by interested publications to undermine the faith of the people in proprietary medicines has drawn forth the following from a high medical authority: It must never be forgotten that the interest of the manufacturer is to put out a remedy which is not only meritorious but safe. With a small army of enemies constantly on the alert, ready to seize upon and magnify every unfavorable circumstance, how few are the cases of accident or injury from the use of proprietary medicines! Complaints in regard to the use of such remedies are exceedingly rare and utterly insignificant, in comparison with the amount sold and the millions of people who avail themselves of these remedies." At any rate Adam wasn't afraid to call Eve any secret. Every housekeeper should know that if they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use they will save not only time, because it never sticks to the iron, but because each package contains 16 oz.—one full pound—while all other Cold Water Starches are put in $ \frac{3}{4} $ -pound packages, and the price is the same, 10 cents. Then again because Defiance Starches is free from all injurious chemicals. If your grocery tries to sell you a 12 oz. package it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starches has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 oz." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron stckling. Defiance never sticks. An average woman considers her marriage certificate a license to rule the roost. There is more Cataract in this section, and until the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last year, it is the most common and most severe. For a great many years doctors promoted it and its constantly falling proctected local remedies and by constantly falling scientists has proven Cataract to be a constitutional disease. The Cataract Cure, manufactured by J. F. Cumpsey & Co., Tolado, Italy, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 to 100 mg. It is also used on mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one or two treatments and it fails to cure. Suction for circulars and testimonials. Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio. Sold by Brugge, the. Take Hair's Family Fills for constipation. He dey deliberately hews himself is hopelessly foolish. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all infections of the throat and lungs. Wm. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 10, 1900. The average man meets temptations about three-fourths of the way. The Richest Man. Crossus was king of Lydia, a country of Asia Minor, in the seventh century before Christ, and was renowned for his prodigious wealth. His country was conquered by Cyrus and annexed to Persia, 546 B. C. His wealth gave rise to the expression, "As rich as Crossus." But with all his money he did not buy food so wholesome, nourishing and palatable as Pilsbury's Vitos, the leading cereal food of the day. A pessimist doesn't enjoy life unless he doesn't. ITCHING SCALP HUMOR. Lady Suffered Tortures Until Cured by Cuticura—Scratched Day and Night. "My scalp was covered with little pimples and I suffered tortures from the itching. I was scratching all day and night, and I could get no rest. I washed my head with hot water and Cuticura Soap and then applied the Cuticura Ointment as a dressing. One box of the Ointment and one cake of Cuticura Soap curred me. Now my head is entirely clear and my hair is growing splendidly. I have used Cuticura Soap ever since, and shall never be without it. (Signed) Ada C. Smith, 309 Grand St., Jersey City, N. J." It is better to have wed and been divorced by an heirless than never to have had a cent at all. SLOANS LINIMENT CURES 50c. and $1.00. Swine Disease and Hog Cholera Send for Circular with Directions. Dr. EARL S. SLOAN, 615 Albany St., Boston, Mass. DEFIANCE STARCH never attacks to the Iron. Will be sent to anyone sending us this advertisement and 6e in stamps. The famous "Aunt Jemima" in doll size—brightly colored and ready to cut out and stuff. MISS SARAH MILLER Children go wild over it. Old folks think it the entest thing agree. MILLED BY THE DAVIS MILLING CO., ST. JOSEPH, MO. DEFIANCE STARCH for starching these tissues. FROM GIRLHOOD TO WOMANHOOD MATILDA BORMAN MYRTLE MILLS Every mother possesses informationache, and as I have heard that you can give helpful advice to girls in my condition. I am writing you."—Myrtle Mills, Oquavka, Ill., daughter. Too often this is never imparted or is withheld until serious harm has resulted to the growing girl through her ignorance of nature's mysterious and wonderful laws and penalties. Girl's over-sensitiveness and modesty often puzzle their mothers and baffle physicians and nurses, who find evidence from their mothers and conceal the symptoms which ought to be told to their physician at this critical period. When a girl's thoughts become sluggish, with headache, dizziness or a disposition to sleep, pains in back or lower limbs, eyes dim, desire for solitude when she is a mystery to herself and friends, her mother should come to her aid, and remember that Lyda E. Pinkatha's Vegetable Compound will at times cause her for the coming change, and start the menstrual period in a young girl's life without pain or irregularities. Hundreds of letters from young girls and from mothers, expressing their gratitude for what Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has accomplished for them, have been received by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., at Lyon, Mass. Miss Mills has written the two following letters to Mrs. Pinkham, which will be read with interest: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: — (First Letter) "Iam but fifteen years of age, am depressed, have dizzy spills, chills, headache and back Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Co. Many a lonesome and expensive trip to Florida, California or the Adirondacks has been saved by the use of Kemp's Balsam the best cough cure. If this great remedy will not cure the cough, no medicine will, and then all hope rests in a change of climate—but try Kemp's Balsam first. Sold by all dealers at 25c. and 50c. CAPITAL CITY COMMERCIAL COLLEGE. DES MOINES, IOWA, enrolls nearly 1,000 students a year. The school is a private high school. Home study courses. Students may be warned. Send books for clean new catalogue. It affixed with (1) Thompson's Eye Water PRICE. 25 Cts. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE HAS NO EQUAL FOR HEADACHE I won't sell Anti-Gripline to a dealer who won't Gunnarntee It. Call for your MONEY BACK IF IT DON'T OURE. F. W. Diener, M.D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. ```markdown ``` "They Say It Cures Where All Others Fail" JUDGE & DOLPH DRUG CO. "From present in long before Mull's remedy sold for constipation the only one now in our anything. Our customers 'They say that it trouble where all others fail ens the digestive organs In fact, we hear more go "They say that it cures constipation and stomach trouble where all others fail. That it builds up and strengthens the digestive organs and the whole general system. In fact, we hear more good words about this remarkable remedy than anything that we carry in stock. "Those who have used Mull's Grape Tonic not only tell us that it is a certain cure for stomach trouble and constipation, but they tell others. We have new customers calling for it constantly who have been sent to the store by those who have been cured." JUDGE & DOLPH DRUG CO., 515 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. This reliable drug firm is in close touch with its customers and the above words should be sufficient to warrant a trial of this great remedy. There is nothing so good for young and old as MULL'S GRAPE TONIC, a digestive system to stomach, to bowels, the whole digestive system in perfect condition. It is indeed nature's own true tonic, made from the products of nature's own storehouses. It does not shock or weaken the delicate organs and its own worse. It is healing, soothing, strengthening and pleasant to take. and all the diseases which they cause. Your own physician will tell you that nearly every case of piles, bitumeness, typhoid fever, sick headache, blood and skin diseases, appendicitis, nervous affections and every kind of female trouble are directly caused by indigestion and constipation. By removing the cause and curing the parent disease—MULLS GRAPH TONIO cures these dangerous complications 35 cents, 60 cents and $1.00 size bottles, at $1.00 size. The $1.00 size contains about 6 times as much as the 35 cent size, and about 3 times as much as the 50 cent size. It pays to buy the largest size. FREE. Upon receipt of your address, your druggist's name and life to pay postage we will mail you a sample free. If you have never used Malt Gr�a Tonic, and will also send you a certificate good for $1.00 toward the purchase of more Tonic from your druggiat. MULL'S GRAPE TONIC CO., 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. ache, and as I have heard that you can give helpful advice to girls in my condition, I am writing you — "Myrtle Mills, Quaquah, WL. Dear Mrs. Pinkham: — Second Leaf. I have received a package of gratitude that I write to you to tell you what your valuable medicine has done for me. When I wrote you in regard to my condition I had consulted several doctors, but they failed to answer. I did not benefit from their treatment. I followed your advice, and took Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and am now healthy and well, and all the distressing symptoms are disappeared." Myrtle Mills, Quaquah, WL. Miss Matilda Borman writes Mrs. Pinkham as follows: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: — "Before taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound my months were irregular and painful, and I always had such headaches. But since taking the Compound my headaches have entirely left me, my months are regular, and I am getting strong and well. I am telling all my girl friends what Lydia E. Pinkham is doing." - Matilda Borman, Farmington, Iowa. If you know of any young girl who is sick and needs motherly advice, ask her to address Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass., and tell her every detail of her symptoms, and to keep nothing back. She will receive advice absolutely free, from a source that has no rival in the experience of woman's sills, and it will, followed, put her on the right road to a strong, healthy and happy womanhood. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound holds the record for the greatest number of cures of female lilies of any medicine that the world has ever known. Why don't you try it? impound Makes Sick Women Well Coney Island Souvenir Post Cards. six beautiful colored scenes for $26. Coney Island Card Post Coco, Coney Island, N. V in Western Canada is the amount many farmers will owe to them their whea crop this year. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE In Western Canada is the amount many farmers will farm from their wheat crop this year. 25 Bushels to the Acre Will be the Average Yield of Wheat. The land that this was grown on cost many of the farmers absolutely nothing, while those who wished to add to the 160 acres the Government grants, can buy land adjoining at from $10 to $10 an acre. Climate spend, school convenient, railways close at head, taxes low. The parish pamphlet "80th Century Canada" and full particulars regarding rate, etc., to Superintendent of Immigration, Ottawa, Canada, or to the following authorized Canadian Government Agent-E. T. Holmes, 315 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, or W. V. W. Jackson, New York Life Library, Omaha, Nebraska. (Mention this paper.) DEFIANCE STARCH eager to work with and matches clothing nicest. W. N. U. Des Moines, Ia. No. 46-105 erry only RACE ECHOES. Nov. 5, 1905, the first spiritual society in the world was organized at 3137 Pine street, Prof. Bates lecturing, Mrs. Caroline Nelson, president, meets every Sunday night at 7:30 p. m. All are invited.—St. Louis Palladium. Miss Poria Washington, daughter of Booker T. Washington, has been accepted by Prof. Krause of Berlin as pupil. Prof. Krause is a very particular not to accept any pupil who does not show decided talent. He heard Miss Washington's rendition of a transcript of a Negro Melody by a Negro composer. Prof. Corydon of New England and was so impressed with her ability that he immediately accepted her. Baring, Magoun & Co. are inviting subscriptions to the capital stock of the Bank of Abyssinia, which was established under a decree of the Khedive of Egypt on May 30, says The Sun. The bank will have a practical monopoly of all banking business in Abyssinia and will be the Government bank. Emperor Menelik is the honorary president. The concession for the new institution was obtained from Menelik by the National Bank of Egypt. The main office will be in Addis Abeba. Secretary Taft has decided to send the Twenty-Fourth regiment of infantry (colored) to Mindanao, Philipine Islands on a second term of service there. It is also reported that the 25th infantry, colored, now stationed at Fort Reno, has been ordered to the Philippines to relieve the 22nd, now on the islands. Three companies of the 25th are already in the philippines. The "Colored People's Blue Book has just been issued in Chicago, this book was compiled by Mr. D. A. Bethea, a student at Jenner Medical College. It contains 240 pages and tells the story of what the Negro race has accomplished in Chicago. A classified business directory is added as an appendix. Even the advertisements are restricted to Negroes.—The Freeman. As the result of a conference between Secretary Wilson and a prominent planter, William Polk an expert will be sent to Alexandria, La., and a government experiment farm conducted on which knowledge of the soil will be carefully taught to Afro-Americans, Secretary Wilson has in mind a plan to uplift many of the Afro-American people and make them self-supporting by giving them a knowledge of general agriculture. The Freeman. At a recent Civil Service examination in Duluth, Minn., for the position of Tariff Expert in the Bureau of Statistics in the Department of Commerce and Labor, only one applicant came forward and that applicant was a colored man by the name of Geo. Kelley, who is a very capable young man, and recently headed the list in another Civil Service examination held in Duluth. When it is considered what the requirements of the position are, it is not surprising that few young men care to take the examination. The only simple thing demanded is a knowledge of arithmetic. The other requisites involve a knowledge of economics currency, tariff, etc. besides being conversant with five different languages. Mr. Kelly, however has every promise of success. The Freeman. The Lincoln Institute Tigers defeated the Western University football team in Jefferson City on Friday Nov. 3rd, with score of 13 to 5 President Vernon and Prof. Jackson and Spurlock accompanied the boys; all were guests of the institution during their stay and in the evening a social was given in honor or the visitors. The Tigers are to play the Kansas University team in Kansas City on the eighteenth and the Chicago Maroons in St. Louis on Thanksgiving Day.—Proffessional World. Dr. Allen, of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City Mo., is giving a series of very interesting Sunday afternoon addresses that are attracting large audiences of students and citizens. The subjects that have been treated are largely mythological and historical in character and he has drawn from these myths and historical personages many beautiful and valuable lessons for the benefit of his hearers "Perseus and Medusa," "Narcissus and Echo," "Solomon's choice," are subjects that have been very highly appreciated by all present. THE HOME OF THE MAYOR It is a pleasure to see this well kept seven room house of John Berquest one of the many swedes, who is making and saving his money. THE FARM HOUSE This large eight room house is owned by Mrs. Eugene Brown just recently built. They own a nice farm. ```markdown ``` The above house is a newly built eight room home of Henry Harris one of the faithful employees of the coal company. His home is well kept. INDUSTRIOUS TOWN OF BUXTON. Continued from page 1. forest in the work. They meet the first Wednesday evening in each month. The Grand United Order of Old Fellows is also a strong lodge. They of Rue. the ladies branch of the lodge is equally as strong. They meet the third Friday evening in each month. The K. of P. lodge, Silver Leaf No. 5, meets the second and fourth Friday evenings of each month. The Courts of Calanthe, the ladies branch of the lodge, is well organized. The Knights of Tabor is also a popular lodge among the colored people. Their meetings are held the second and Fourth Thursday evenings of each month. The Daughters of Tabor has a good membership, and their meetings are held the first Thursday evening in each month. It is a pleasure to see this well kept one of the many swedes, who is making BANDS AND BANDSMEN. in the town of Buxton there are two bands, Buxton and K. of P., under the respective leadership of R. Oliver and Hays Robinson. They are pro progressing rapily. The instruments are as follows. BUXTON BAND. Cornet—H. O. Lewis, H. Reasby, H. Grever, Bev. Walker, Lewis London, Grant White. Clarinet—H. L. Brooks, Joe Tate, T. Scloskey, L. Willis, Johnnie Rhodes Ben Tate, M. Hole. Alto—Ed. Miles, W. Jackson, Chas. Walker, W. Blaney. Trombone—Wm. Thomas, Wm. Smith, H. O. Shadion, H. C. Lee, Wm. Ready. Saxophone—Thomas Perkins, Wm. Huntles. Bassone—J. W. Moore. Bass—R. D. Blakey, S. W. Moore. Drum—Leon Roberts, Wm. Green, Lew Meyers. THE K. OF P. Cornet—Harry Franklin, S. Wright, A. R. Jackson, Lewis London, Grant White. Clarinet—L. Gains. This large eight room house is own built. They own a nice farm. Alto—M. Russell, F. Deyser, J. Miller, Wm. Miller. Trombone—S. Jeffers, Joe Soul. Baritone—J. S. Mitchell. Bass—Geo. Monroe, John Allen. Drum—F. Johnson, Ben Lewis. Drum-major—G. W. Watkins. We may expect fine music next summer as both bands are progressing, and by the courtesy of Mr. L. E. Johnson are domiciled at the Y. M. C. A. where each band will spend at least the evenings each week at hard practice. Buxton is blessed with many men who are capable musicians and present indications would lead one to believe that next year would be a banner year with the musical organization of Buxton's famous concert bands. BUXTON COAL PALACE GUN CLUB Among the many other things for which Buxton is noted is the number ```markdown ``` of crack shot-gun marksmen. For several years they have been known over this section of the state as marksmans of more than ordinary ability. A number of them have enviable records both in clay pigeon and live bird shooting. While ever 'since Buxton has been a town it has been noted for its marksmans, yet not until about three years ago was a gun club organized in the town. At that time a number of the sportsmen got together and organized the Buxton Coal Palace Gun Club with seventeen members. The members are already planning some big shoots, and some big records will undoubtedly be made by them at their meeting. Stewart Bingham was elected president. Robert Hale secretary and B. F. Cooper treasurer. THE CHURCHES There are four churches and two new missions. The Baptist, A. M. E. the M. E. and Swedish Lutheran. at seven room house of John Berquest and saving his money. The two former are colored and the other are white. The Baptist is presided over by Rev. C. H. Mendenhall who has the largest church and membership. He has been here ever since Buxton was organized, he has about 650 members. Rev. J. W. Jackson has charge of the A. M. E. flock, membering about 450 members. TheMethodist Episcopal have no regular preacher, the charge is filled by the minister from Bussey, la., they have Sunday School, etc. The Swedish Lutheran Church holds regular services, also Sunday School and other church society meetings. INDIVIDUAL SUCCESS. The individual success in this camp has been phenomenal where the individual has come here and have tried to be economical and frugal he has succeeded much faster than in any other similar work. It is a pleasure for Mr. N. J. Herrington, the general cashier, to be able on each pay day to pay the men good large sums above expenses and he often gives them words of encouragement and next week when the men go back to the mines they are not changed out of their regular room as is sometimes ed by Mrs. Eugene Brown just recently done in other mining companies. We will enumerate a few of the individuals who have come here, saved their money and are now owning nice small farms. Of course we cannot name all for many people here are buying nice homes in other city's. J. P. Swanson (Swede), John Chapman, Henry Harris, J. W. Westley, Wm. Reasby, Mrs. Eugene Brown, W. H. Beeves, Robt Vaughn, Sherman Baker, Otto Benson, Ella London, John Blomgren owns 40 acres, Emil Larson and Linus Larson owns 79 acres, O. V. Peterson, Wm. Humbles, Mike Sirak and Mike Slavs (both Slavs), Victor Gustavson, S. P. Bostram, Sam Olson C. Rusht. John Cadell, J. H. Pates owns 20 acres Bloom, John Carlson, Ericson, Reich C. Cary, C. J. Johnson, Grata Johnson, C. M. Peterson, Mrs. Ellen Carbur, John O. Anderson, James Watson, Lucy Walker, Minor Wattes 20 acres. 100 This is the picture of West Wood's seven room house. THE HISTORY OF THE HOME P. A. Reeves owns this neat five room house and a nice track of good land 25¢ A COPY $250 A YEAR THE AMERICAN MONTALY REVIEW OF REVIEWS The more Magazines there are, the more Indispensable is The Review of Reviews "Indispensable," "The one magazine I feel I must take," "The world under a field-glass," "An education in public affairs and current literature,"—there are some of the phrases one hears from noted people who read the Review of Reviews. The more magazines there are, the more necessary is the Review of Reviews, because it brings together the best that is in all the most important months of the world. Such is the flood of periodical literature that nowadays people say that the only way to keep up with it is to read the Review of Reviews. Entire over and above this reviewing section, it has more original matter and illustrations than most magazines, and the most timely and important articles printed in any monthly. Probably the most useful section of all is Dr. Albert Shaw's illustrated "Progress of the World," where public events and issues are authoritatively and lucidly explained in every issue. Many a subscriber writes, "This department alone is worth more than the price of the magazine." The unique cartoon department, depicting current history in caricature, is another favorite. The Review of Reviews covers live continents, and yet is American, first and foremost. Men in public life, the members of Congress, professional men, and the great captains of industry who must keep up with the times," intelligent men and women all over America, have decided that it is "indispensable." THE REVIEW OF REVIEWS COMPANY 13 Astor Place, New York John Blakley, Sam Bryant, Wm. Holm, Mrs. Ruth Steele owns 10 acres Fred Nylander, C. G. Olson, G. T. Carroll, C. A. Bergstrom, Wm. Toler 10 acres, C. M. Paris, W. L. Crowder owns 66 acres West Wood, Chas. Isaacson Stephen Guy, Isaac Woodford, P. A. Reeves owns 20 acres, D. T. Coles, Jack Meuse, W. L. Rhodes, E. J. Burke, John Taylor, G. W. Sampson two farms, Albert Ahn, J. E. Swanson owns 80 acres, Geo. Lucas owns 160 acres, John Bergquist owns 80 acres, John Haggland 80 acres, Albert Larson, Nathaniel Miller, Chas. Kuston, Albert Johnson one farm, August S. Larson 40 acres, John T. Harvey 10 acres, Wilson Jones, C. M Walker, C. C. Cruse, J. C. Smith, L. J. Larson and many others own n'ce homes that we did not secure the names. This is the picture of West Wood's BURLINGTON NEWS. Mrs. J. W. Mackey of Valley street entertained a few young folks Monday in honor of her daughter Ethel's ninth birthday. A dainty supper was served and during the meal Mrs. Alexander played several instrumental selects on the piano. The guests were Vergle White, Gertrude Cowden, Ada Drake, Hellen and Ethel Mackey, and Chas, and Harry King. All enjoyed a very pleasant time and wished Miss Ethel many happy returns of the day. P. A. Reeves owns this neat five roo The coal and gas committee are preparing to give a children's entertainment at the St. John's A. M. E. church Nov. 23, 905. An oyster supper will be served after the program and a cordial invitation is extended to all. Mr. Harry Steward has gone to his old home in Ottumwa, Iowa. GALESBURG NEWS As usual Rev. Cheers preached an interesting sermon last Sunday night at the Second Baptist Church. Sunday school was very interesting last Sunday lay. The superintendent, Mr. L. C. Carter, reviewed the lesson and was very much enjoyed by the entire school. After which Miss Estella P. Carter talked a short while of her missionary work. Miss Carter's talk was very interesting. Miss Carter is doing great work and has been busy for two years at this work and has had great success. It is reported that a reward will be given to the one that finds Miss Efke Hott, once lived on North Academy street. 25¢ A COPY The Thimble Circle met last Friday eve at the residence of Mrs. A. L. Harper. This was a very interesting meeting, quite a few guests were present. Mrs. Harper entertained the circle to the very highest. Among the guests was Miss E. P. Carter who read a very entertaining paper entitled "The Congo Outrages and What the Christian World is Doing to Save the Millions in the Congo Free State." Mrs. Harper recev'd many compliments from the circle. Miss Estella P. C. Carter left last Monday eve for Louisville, Ky., where she will resume her former position as stenographer. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Washington, a fine boy. Mother and son doing nicely. The turkeys are now shedding tears as Thanksgiving day is near by. seven room house. On last Monday eve, Miss M. A. Wilder entertained at dinner at her home on West First street. Misses Eva Weelcom, Verda McClure, M. B. Mason, Eva Carter, Messrs. L. C. Carter, L. E. Anderson, L. Ferrebee, T. S. Patton. Mrs. Wilder assisted her daughter Mammie very faithfully in entertaining the guests. Both instrumental and vocal music were rendered and an enjoyable time was had. om house and a nice track of good land Earn a little more; Spend a little less, Is the correct road To success. The weather is only teasing you. Its time to get that wood and coal and to see that your overcoat is in good trim. Since President Roosevelt visited the South, the South is claiming him for their very own. A young Negro should make his opportunity instead of sitting down and awaiting for the opportunity to make him. Push is the medium through which this may be accomplished. Next week T. S. Patton, reporter, will write a story about the sucker. Cost of Feeding Royalty The imperial kitchen of the Austrian Emperor at Vienna costs about $250 a day, says a German contemporary. In this sum, however, are not included the extra expenses for court dinners, etc. THE HALL This is the house and home of I. P. Swanson one of the industrious Swedes He has a five room house and good farm. 42 Something like three-fourths of the annual expenditure of the Turkish government has of recent years been for arms and munitions of war. Silent Japanese Soldiers. Japanese soldiers fight noiselessly. They have no bands, no drums beat revellie or tattoo, and in action they utter no cheers. Irrigation Adds Value By means of irrigation something like 3,500,000 acres of land in India have been increased in value over $230,000,000. Smiths Lead All. In the city of Washington there are 13,000 Browns, 15,000 Smiths, 14,000 johnsons and 1,000 Joneses. Average Journey of Freight. The average journey of a ton of freight is 128 miles. --- Slight Sounds Carried Far. In the Abbey church at St. Albans is a curious echo. The tick of a watch may be heard from one end of the church to the other. In Gloucester cathedral a gallery of octagonal form carries a whisper seventy-fifth across the nave. Re Not Bash in Criticism Beware of rash criticisms, the rough and stringent fruits you condemn may be an autumn or winter pear and that which you picked up beneath the same bough in August may have be in only its worm-eaten windfalls. -Holmes. Beetles Destroy Trees in Germany. In 1873, in Germany, 1,500,000 trees we said have been destroyed in the farz forest alone by two small species of beetles. The borer bur ow beneath the bark and thus cause the glory to the growing trees. Style In Africa. The natives of Kilkyan, in the East African, protectorate, go about well armed. They carry a stout, ace-of-spades-shaped spear, a real buffalo-hide shield, a heavy, double-edged short sword, a club and several strong sticks. Their principal "garment" is a plerant coat of terra cotta earth, and they wear numerous articles of metal as ornaments. new prison, where a guard of the tent that there is an existence an act of parliament which provides that prisons who fail to ordain and divide a service on Sunday shall be held to imprisonment on the line. The statute for them the period of the prison, but the it is surely outlawed of such a conducively by the service in which take place such criminal places of worship. The Home of the Tiger At a recent meeting of the Zoological Society in London Maj. Steward expressed the opinion that tigers are not indigenous to India, but came there from more northern regions. The old Sanskrit language has a name for the lion, but more for the tiger. Time to Transplant Trees. M. Rocanuti has found that trees may be transplanted in full foliage in May or June with little or no injury if the injury is done at night. This has been demonstrated to the entire nation of prominent French horticulturists. French Duel Lasted Long A duel, which was fought in Park recently lasted nearly two hours and a half. There were twenty-three en counters, and as neither man was touched the second declared that the two opponents gave proof of an equal courage and insisted on recognition. Chivalry The chivalry of Europe is, in great measure, a product of the Saracen chivalry which entered Europe in two dreams flowing through Constantinople and through Spain For Fashionable Millinery. Everything new and up-to-date. Street and Tailor made Hats, Children's Hats and Caps. An elegant line of pattern hats. Our prices are within the reach of all. Hennion Block, S. W. Cor. Square. ALBIA, IOWA EYES TESTED FREE Des Moine coaching center 25 Optics. Opstairs to the Street car Waiting Room. Mutual Phone 758 Dr. Sew Arntz SEES PERFECTLY AT 82 YEARS Aged Lady Saved from Comparative Blindness by Glasses Prescribed by Dr. Lew Amtz. Mrs. Albana Trout, a German lady, 52 years old, living at Winerest, is thankful for the protection of poor eye sight. Mrs. Trout has had much experience with spectacles and for a number of years thought her eyesight was getting worse, so she would never again see clearly. She was finally induced to come to Dr. Amtz, who about two years ago tamed her with glasses. She was able to correct her errors of vision. The glasses restored perfect vision so she now sees clearly. Many people pass through their declining years without allowing to age in their own way, believing that their vision is failing them completely. In most of these cases it is important and that the physical change of the entire system brings an accompanying slight change in vision, which is impossible for the rays of light to be focused upon the retina without the aid of glasses. In all such cases restored perfect vision to scores and scores of old people who thought they were unable to charge for examination and will frankly tell whether or not he can reside assistance. In most cases people 50 years old have a great deal of exp and in Germany, my native country, which I left about fifty-two years ago. For a number of years about 30 years ago I went to Dr. Arms of De A. B. Molina, in, who ground glasses to fit my soe, I can read again with much pleasure, so I can read again with much world, certainly I have been obliged to spend the rest of my days in comparative blindness, where not so much is it nature which affords me much accommodation and pleasures in my declaring years. ABLONA TROUH Presents for Sultan of Morocco. J. W. S. Langerman, Morocco's commissioner to the world's fair, has just bought the Moorish sultan a brace of mules, a number of Angora cats and goats, some fancy dogs and a pacy and a span of fine carriage horses, al) of Missouri breeding. The carriage horses were Buff and Blu, well-known ribbon winners, and they cost the sultan $0,000. A. Mourning Gift. It is so difficult to know what present to give to a friend who has recently suffered a bereavement that we have nothing but praise for the enterprising American firm which has just produced a pack of playing cards for bridge with mourning borders. - Punch.