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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 7. ```markdown ``` CITY NEWS. N.E. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please form us: we solicit all your local news—Ed. Dr. A. G. Edwards was in Omaha, on business trip. Dr. Attrus Brown was in Kansas for a few days this week. Dr. Jesse Graves who has been ill is to resume his work again. H. S. Brown the palmist made a mess trip to Chicago this week. rs. Julia Hudlin of Davenport was the city yesterday, she returned to. rs. W. H. Warrick and little daughert part of this week in Kansas with relatives' aid friends. r. Robert Watkins of Carbondale is chishon, Kans., he expect to re-indefinitely. v. T. L. | Griffith has purchased a home on W. 13th street. We are to see our people purchase their homes. as Olive Smith of Brinsmaid China will leave Saturday for Topeka, to spend her vacation the guest brother Mr. Frank Smith. the Sunday School children and friends the Union Congregational church drive their annual picnic Tuesday 4th at Greenwood park. the girls Sunday School class of Un- congregational Church will give a social at the residence of Mr. and L. J. Contrey 1011 Crocker street and Monday evening. Mrs. J. D. Underwood of Springfield, formerly of this city will arrive next week to attend the Baptist association. She is an old Des. Moines man. Mr. Joseph Shepard has traded his fifth street property for an eight room modern house number 1421 Crocker street. Thus little by little the race advances. The Mesdames George Stanton, Nora Hillfield and Laura Burns went to St. Emmy Mo., last Saturday to see Mr. Gregor their brother-in-law who has very sick. Mrs. Rosa LaCour and children have to Carroll for a several weeks with Mr. LaCour who is making city his headquarters. ue Ladies Missionary Society of the on Congregational church will give aaar beginning next Tuesday the and continuing until Saturday the everybody is cordially invited to and, admission free. When in Oskaloosa, Iowa call Mrs. Hannah Williams for meals and rooms, by day or K, 211 A avenue East. Mr. John B. Lewis of Buxton arrive in the city Monday and was taken to Methodist hospital where she is urging an operation for tumor; she aunt of Mrs. Mary E. Clay of 18th street. be young ladies of the B. E. S. city enjoyed a matinee party at Inoll park last Tuesday, compliment to Miss Ione Wilson who left day for her home in Buxton. A time is reported. to Mrs. Vina Murrell for rooms and accommodations, E. 5th street, Davenport, la. ward was received from our old townmen Mr. T. E. Barton of Bington, D. C. that he is doing and has sold his home here located the Drake University. He con- tains visiting here this fall. our city subscribers our collector all to see you sometime soon, so preparation to pay and not have vent to call on you the second time case consider this article your Alice Morton is having her an- glication last and this week. She did it in Keokuk the guest of Table Hall and other friends of "Gate City." Miss Hall was only a resident of this city. Lucian Johnson was in Omaha today, it is said that Mr. Johnson being very seriously about giving of lectures sometime in the future, as he is such a fluent no doubt he will be successful he decide to give the lectures. In Burlington, Ia. stop at A. Lamb for good lodging Fiftherson St. New Phone Mrs. A. L. Smith accompanied her mother to Edgar, Nebr., from there she will make a visit in Denver, Colo. The Carnation Club met yesterday at Mrs. Fred Helton 1213½ Park street, a business session was held, after which the club adjourned to meet with John H. Brown of 1010 Cherry street Thursday Aug. 2nd. Jeff. Logan, Rev. O. A. Johnson of this city and Charles Topson of Enterprise are among the delegates selected to attend the congressional convention of the seventh district which was held at Perry yesterday; it is conceded that Captain Hull the present incumbent will be re-nominated by acclamation. The People's Restaurant, Geo. W. Bailey, Manager, A neat and pleasant place where meals and short orders are served in the best of shape at all times. Ice cream, pop on ice and cigars. Everything in season. 401 East Main street, Ottumwa, Ia. Mrs. Frank Hughes of Chicago will arrive in the city on the 24th inst., she comes as a delegate from the First Baptist church of Chicago to attend the first district convention which convenes at the Corinthian Baptist church; while in the city she will be the guest of relatives, Mesdames Hughes, Walter Birney and Wm. Coalson. The Callanan Industrial Club met with Mrs. Geo. Wells. The afternoon was spent with usual business proceeding and discussion of current events. The club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Knight of 2nd and Chesnut streets next week at the usual time. The club arranged for an entertainment at the park on 9th and North streets July 31st on Tuesday. Mrs. Dora Scott, President and Mrs. Belle Brown, Secretary. PEOPLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. 518 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X Mr. Charles Turner has purchased a home on Day street near 14th street, we are glad to see our people buying property. Mr. Turner has been employed at the Hurlbut Drug Company for several years. He and his wife have been very frugal and thus they are able to buy a nice home and stop paying rent. Mr. and Mrs. H. G, Edmonds -have disposed of their home on 17th street and will give possession about the 1st of next month. Mrs. Edmonds and her two daughters and Miss Nellie Kellis of Keokuk but is now in the city will go to St. Louis for a visit and Mr. Edmonds will remain with H. S. Chase and Company groceries until September, after which they will go to Los Angeles, California to make their future home, AN EXPLANATION. In our last week's issue we published a good article entitled, "To Club Women." It was written by Mrs. S. L. Terry of Cedar Rapids. The name of Mrs. S. L. Sperry was signed to the article, but it should have been Terry. We cheerfully make this explanation so that every one will know who writen such a timely article. Regular Meals Sunday Dinners 15c. 25c. Washington's Popular ..Restaurant.. 304. W. Walnut Up Stairs. Knights of Tabor Daughters of Tabernacle Next week will be a gala week for Des Moines society, in addition to the meeting of the great Baptist District Convention, the Order of Twelve, Iowa Knights of Tabor and the Daughters of Tabernacle will convene here. There will be delegates here from all over Iowa and a great meeting is expected. The Knights will hold their session in the Odd Fellows hall, Sixth and Walnut streets, and Daughters will hold their session in North Star Lodge Masonic hall, Tenth and Center streets. The session will open July 24, 25 and 26, inclusive. We had hoped to present to our readers in this issue a cut of E. T. Banks, who was elected Grand Custodian, but he has been unable to find his cut. GRAND LODGE NOTES We are in Burlington. We had a large and intelligent body of Master Masons. Some of the old wheel horses of the grand lodge often seen were absent. What's the matter with the cipher work? "It's all right." Oh how Burlington needs some young girls and young men. Brother Milligan makes an agreeable fair and just presiding officer; although he needs a little more positiveness in his rulings. Oh how the boys missed Bros. Wm. Coalson and Harrison Gould of North Star, Des Moines. Bros. E. Tracy Blagburn and Wm. Buckner took their place only in number. Many of the Burlington ladies vied in with each other in serving dinner and entertaining the many brethren. The Grand Lodge school was not what many had expected. Hot weather greeted each days' session. Bros. J. L. Brooks, S. L. Tiggs, O. F. Folks, Chas. McGinnis, Joe Kedd, H. W. Bird, Ed Williams, and A. L. Drew were active workers in entertaining members of the Grand Lodge. One of the most elaborate six o'clock dinners given during this grand lodge was given by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cooper, at their pleasant home, 1305 S. Twelfth street. It was given in honor of Mrs. Cooper's old Des Moines friends and associates. The table was heavy laden with well cooked dinner, and to say that we all had an enjoyable time is putting it very mild. Mr. Cooper as well as Mrs. Cooper knew how to make it pleasant. Ask E. T. B. who the young lady was that caused him to lose his appetite. Those present were: J. H. Shepard, Geo. H. Cleggett, E. T. Banks, W. T. Buckner, H. E. Jacobs, E. T. Blagburn and John L. Thompson all of Des Moines. Cedar Rapids degree team was good; their Big Four was fine—but when the Des Moines Big Four got through with the third rank the craft was completely carried away. Their work was commendable. J. H. Shepard is a good and valuable man in any organization, but more especially as authority in a grand lodge body. Bros. Montgomery of Clarinda and Blagburn of Des Moines made good committee workers, and this was their first time in grand lodge session. Bro. Montgomery was the only brother who brought his wife with him. Business, work and promptness seem to be the spirit of nearly all the representatives here. On to Des Moines next year is the watch-word. Oh my! Ten young ladies came from Mt. Pleasant Thursday. The Keokuk boat excursion contained a large crowd, but they were not of any benefit to the finance of the grand lodge. They left at 9 o'clock p. m. Oh what a business-like, clear and correct report was made by the Grand Secretary H. K. Hillon. Bros. Zachari Taylor of Ottumwa, Henry Jones of Albia, A. A Bland and Orange Fields of Keokuk, Geo. H. Cleggett, E. T. Banks and J. H. Shepard of Des Moines John Williams and J. L. Brooks of Burlington are some of the old, pioneer guards of Iowa Masonry, and it was good to see them here. H. E. Jacobs and E. T. Blagburn of Des Moines, L. Lowrie and John Van-Camp of Cedar Rapids, Henry Martin of Dubuque, W. P. Wade and William Burrell of Omaha, J. H. Reynolds of Enterprise, and R. W. Montgomery of Clarinda are some of the coming young men of the Iowa grand lodge. Away with commercialism and politics in Masonic bodies. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Drew know how to make it pleasant for their guests. They had the Big Four Des Moines degree team and Grand Master Milligan of Gedar Rapids. On Wednesday evening they served an excellent six o'clock dinner to W. P. Wade Omaha, Neb, W. H. Milligan, Cedar Rapids, John L. Thompson, E. Tracy Blagburn Herbert E. Jacobs and William Buckner of Des Moines. The Big Four who composed the Des Moines degree team were: E. Tracy Blagburn, John L. Thompson, Wm. T. Buckner and Herbert E. Jacobs, and those composing the Big Four on the Gedar Rapids队 were Luther Lowrey, John VanGamp, J. Washington and J. Robinson. Chas. Searay, E. C. Thomas and Thos. Jackson filled the minor stations; while Goe. H. Cleggett and J. H. Shepard acted as Stewards on the Des Moines team. Wm. Burrell of Omaha also assisted on the Des Moines team. Another new lodge has been added to the Iowa Jurisdiction, one in North Yakima, Washington. Everybody reported a good time and seemed to be well pleased. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Emanuel entertained many of the delegates. M. M. B. Where is the Widows' Fund at this session? Send in your order for the Iowa State Bystander, it tells you all the convention news. Mr. A. A. Lamb entertained many of the delegates at her home during the grand session. IOWA GRAND LODGE Each Session of the Iowa Grand Lodge Proves to be the Best Session, Burlington, Ia., July 13. The 19th annual communication of Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of A. F. A. and A. M. for Iowa and its Masonic Jurisdiction convened Tuesday morning. At 8:45 the Master rank was opened and then lowered to 1st rank for the exemplification of the apprentice by a degree team from Cedar Rapids which was exemplified in its simplicity by the cipher which was very good. Then the Grand Master ordered a roll of the several lodges to be called which showed 20 lodges present after which the Grand Lodge was opened and the following committees were appointed: Committee on Rules and Order—G. Green, John L. Thompson, G. A. Johnson. Credentials—I. D. Lowrey. Geo. L. Suitor. H. E. Elliott. Dispensation and Charters—G. H. Cleggett, I. L. Brown. Accounts—E. B. Blagburn, S. L. Tiggs, J. W. Bland. Obituaries—M. O. Culbertson, E. T. Blagburn, Henry Martin. Grand Master's Address—J. L. Brook, T. H. Sturges, G. E. Green. Appeals and Grievances—E. T. Banks, E. C. Thomas, I. L. Brown. Jacobs, Robt. Franklin, Wm. Burrell. Code and Jurisdiction—J. H. Shepard, Geo. L. Suiter, A. H. Montgomery. Returns—W. P. Wade, Joseph Ran- W. H. MILLIGAN, GRAND MASTER. This is a true likeness of the Iowa Grand Master. He is a self made man and has won his way upwards T. H. STURGIS, SENIOR GRAND WARDEN. Mr. T. H. Sturgis the state representative from Sioux City has been signally honored by the Iowa Grand Lodge as he is a new member at the State Meetings yet last year he was dall, A. A. Bland. After which adjournment was taken until 2 o'clock. Afternoon Session. At the hour of 2 o'clock the gavel sounded which was a signal for work. After the reports of the Credential Committee and the Committee on Rules and Order, the Grand Master Milli- gan read his annual address which was a very thoughtful and thorough stewardship of his yearly work and it contained some good and needed changes for the benefit of the jurisdiction. It was not so long as past addresses. Then Mr. Joseph H. Shepard, chairman of the committee on Foreign Correspondence read his review of the other sister jurisdiction, reviewing in a very interesting manner 21 states in America. It was indeed a very thoughtful and carefully prepared paper. He maintained the A. A. BLAUND, GRAND TREASURER. We are indeed glad to present the good likeness of one of the pioneers of the Iowa lodge, Mr. Austin A. Bland whose picture has never before been seen, yet he is the Nestor of Masonry in Iowa, having held all the grand honors and local honors. He was born in Louisville, Ky., in 1835, came to Iowa in 1861 and has lived here ever since. A delegate to many State Republican Conventions. A bill poster since 1871 and one of the three colored bill posers in the United States that is a member of the National Association he has been a member of, C. D. He owns some valuable city property and has an amenable and highly cultured wife who was the first color girl to graduate from Chicago, Ill. He is a member of the Episcopal Church. He is now State Milk Inspector, appointed by Governor Cummins. by his honesty, integrity and morality. He is loved by the craft and respected by everybody and his first term has been a success for the Grand Lodge. D. elected Grand Junior Warden and elevated this year to Grand Senior Warden is an unusual honor yet he is a good honest business worker in the lodge. He is mail carrier in Sloux City and has been for more than 18 years. ancient land mark of Masonry and criticised those jurisdictions who deviated from it. The next was the general report of the Secretary for the Masonic year. It was the best and most concise systematic arrangement of his acts, expenditures, with statistical data and history that has ever been submitted to our Grand Lodge. It was so full and complete that everybody was elated. The lodge then took a recess until Wednesday morning. In the evening the local lodge of Burlington tendered the visitors a reception. A brief program was rendered consisting of an address by the Grand Master W. H. Milligan, of Burlington, and by Burlington presided as Master of Ceremonies. Mr. George H. Woodson, a lawyer of Oakalaska was next introduced who delivered a very fine address in his usual manner and it contained some good advice and should be practiced by every thoughtful man. Wednesday Morning Session. At 10 a.m. Locke the second degree which was so be exemplified by a team from Marshallall which did not materialize for unknown reasons, but as Grand Lodge always has many men H. K. HILLON, GRAND SECRETARY The above cut represents Mr. Hillon of Omaha, Nebr., one of the most efficient and faithful Grand Secretar- H. K. HILLON, GRAND SECRETARY lies that Iowa ever had. His report was a masterpiece in system. He has held all the honors his home lodge can confer on him. J. B. H. The above cut will no doubt be a stranger to some people, yet it is one of the rising young business men of Keokuk, Iowa. He was born in Indiana in 1860, came to Iowa in 1861. Keokuk, where he has lived all his life. Apprenticed out as a blacksmith at the age of 14 years he now owns the best and largest blacksmith shop in the Gate City working several men. He is a member of the A. M. D. church, has held all offices in the Mason is Maser of the Keokuk Masonic lodge and was elected last week as well versed in the ritual the very efficient Cedar Rapids team was again called into the work on the second rank which they had not been prepared for, yet they did well. Mr. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown assisted them at 10:00 o'clock the regular work of the session began and the morning in the regular reports of the different committees. Afternoon Session. Afternoon session was devoted to the discussion of the amendments to the code, new matter etc. In the evening the lodge met in a body as a lodge of sorrow in honor to their departed brethren which is and should be a solemn occasion. The Grand Master presided. The organ was presided over by Mrs. John L. Brooks and the A. M. E. church choir rendered some beautiful selections. Rev. W. W. Williams read scripture after which Mr. John L. Thompson was asked by the Grand Master to speak on our departed dead. The Grand Master explained that Mr. Wynn Grassett and prepared regularly the program was in the city but not present but young Thompson gave a very touching address on our departed dead. The roil of departed dead was read by the Grand Secretary, H. K. Hillon. Thursday Morning. This morning many of the craftsmen had assembled early to see the Des Moines team from old North St exemplify the third degree by raising three men. At 8:20 o'clock the lodge was called on and at once the work began which like the Cedar Rapids team the exemplification was fine and many compliments was passed. At 11:00 o'clock the Grand Lodge began her regular work. The balance of the committees brought in their reports which were acted on. Afternoon Session. This last session of the Grand Lodge was very interesting. The --- Price, Five Cents. Grand Masters recommendations was note that brought up. The Widow's benefit morn- report and the election of officers lodge found plenty of work for the craft. Two cities ask for the Grand Lodge session next year, Union Lodge No. 1, of Keokuk and North Star No. 2, Des Moines. The later won then after some uncalled for wrangling caused by one or two men who certainly acted very unbecoming the Grand Lodge proceeded to the nomination and election of the Grand officers. William H. Milligan of Cedar Rapida was unanimously re-elected for his nomination, and T. H. Sturgis of Sloux City and D. T. Thomas of Buxton were placed in nomination and Mr. Sturgis won. Then J. W. Bland and H. E. Jacobs were placed in nomination for Junior Grand Warden, the former winning by a narrow margin and Bro. A. A. TARY Hillon most pretar-ies that Iowa ever had. His report was a masterpiece in system. He has held all the honors his home lodge can confer on him. Junior Grand Warden of Iowa. He is a chapter and commandment, also a Schriner and 33 degree Scottish Rite, past patron of the O. E. S. also chief Mentor of Knights of Labor and has just been appointed State Commissioner of the Negro Development Exposition of the U. S. A., to be held in Richmond, Va., next year. This Negro Exhibit is going to be a big thing. Congress has already appropriated $100,000 to aid it. Col. Giles B. Jackson of Richmond, Va., is the director-general. Will write more about the exposition later on. Bland was re-elected Grand Treasurer, After which E. T. Banks of Des Moines, I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, L. Lowrey of Cedar Rapids were placed in nomination for Grand Custodian. The former was an easy winner. The lodge was called to refreshments to go out in the parade which was led by the Newton Mason band, a new musical organization which did well. The march over the principal streets the parade did credit to the craft and our race. The Grand officers rode in carriages. Public installation was held then the lodge was again called to order and the parade which ended the 19th Grand Session. In the reception and ball was given at the M. W. M. beautiful hall also a reception was held at another hall for those who did not care to dance. A very enjoyable time was reported by all who attended. See Masonic notes for more by Staff Correspondent. APPOINTIVE OFFICERS. Grand Register, L. D. Lowery, Cedar Rapids. Grand Senior Deacon, H. Martin of Dubuque. Grand Junior Deacon, H. T. Elliott, Ottumwa. Grand Senior Stewart, E. E. Jones, Oakalosa. Grand Junior Stewart, T. A. Coleman, Buxton. Grand Sword Bearer, Wm. Fine of Newton. Grand Standard Bearer, G. A. Johnson, Marshalltown. Grand Marshal, A. M. Montgomery, Clarinda. Grand Master of Ceremony, M. O. Calberson, Clinton. Grand Pursuviant, Wm. Burrell of Umaha, Neb. (Continued on page 4.) 2 BAD COMPLEXIONS Deprived Blood Cause Pimples and Bells-Dr. Williams' Pink Pill I make New Blood and Cure Follows. "I abused my stomach, my blood got out of order and then my face broke out with pimples and boli," says T. E. Robertson, of 197 Addison street, Washington. Pea. This was worse years ago. My stomach had bad abscess. I would have to rest awhile or I would suffer the most severe pains in my stomach. On arising I would often be so dizzy that I could hardly stand up. The alightest exertion would start my back aching so that I often had to sit down and rest awhile. At times I exerted my heart which alarmed me not but which I suppose came from my stomach trouble. "I began to break out on the face with pimples and later with bells which continued me to the house a week or more as I went to the bathroom. Pink Pills for People People advertised in a pamphlet which was left at the door and I thought I would give them a trial. I took several boxes of the pills before all the pimples and boils left me, but I am not sure if I will ever have any eruptions and I no longer have the head and stomach troubles I have described. I am very grateful for what Dr. Williams Pink Pills have done for me and I have recom-mended them to those who are suffering from bad blood or stomach trouble to try them." If you want good health you must have good blood. Bad blood is the root of most common diseases like anemia, rheumatism, arthritis, S. Virus dane, nervousness, indigestion, debility, partial paralysis and locomotor ataxia. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all drugstores or sent, postpaid, on receipt from the pharmacy. By the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectadet, N.Y. Peets are born, not pain. It isn't fair to even beat a carpet wile it is down. Necessity is the mother of invention, but her children don't always amount to much. "Speak gently," runs the old adage. But that was before the days of the megaphone. The only reason some men get married is to put their property in their wife's name. The ice supply will be short this summer, but most people are fresh enough, anyhow. Nell-"Few men can govern themselves." Belle-"I suppose that's why so many get married." Wigg-"Many a man's hopes of the future life will miss fire." Wagg-"Well, it seems to me if he misses fire he's all right. Realizes he is losing his voice, but it would be much more terrible if he didn't realize it. "Does the buzz saw ever drink?" asked the monkey wrenk. "Well, occasionally I've seen him take a few fingers," replied the work bench. BY THE GENTLE CYNIC. Oratory is merely talk with a frock coat on. It's a poor fool that can't be worked both ways. If at first you don't succeed, do it ever; but don't overdo it. The fellow who falls in love at first sight deserves another look. Putting up a sign "Post No Bills" won't keep them from coming through the mails. What is the good of a cookbook when it doesn't tell us how to keep a cook? The choir may sing "Peace on Earth," but that doesn't mean peace in the choir. God created the first woman, but the devil was hanging around and stole the pattern. Some men are born great, some shirk, and others never find out how small they really are. The best proposal always convinces her that it will be necessary to establish a waiting list. Trees of Great Age The distinction of being the oldest living thing undoubtedly belongs to one of four trees. A century ago De Canboule found two yews, one at Portingal, in Perthshire, and one in Hedon, in England, that were estimated to be, respectively, 2,500 and 3,240 years old. Both are still flourishing, and the older tree has a trunk 27 feet round. Sunday School Teacher—What became of the swine that had evil spirits cast into them? Small Johnny—They were made into devil ham. OUTDOOR LIFE Will Not Offset the III Effects of Coffee When One Can Digest Ib A farmer says: "It was not from liquor or tobacco that for ten years or more I suffered from dyspepsia and stomach trouble, they were caused by the use of coffet until I got so bad I had to give up coffee entirely and almost give up eating. There were times when I could eat only boiled milk and bread and when I went to the field to work I and to take some bread and butter along to give me strength. "I doomed with doctors and took almost everything I could get for my stomach in the way of medicine, but if I get my better it only lasted a little longer until I was almost a walking skeleton. "One day I read an ad for Postmort and told my wife I would try it, and as to the following facts I will make daivit before any judge: "I quit coffee entirely and used Postum in its place. I have regained my health entirely and can eat anything that is cooked to eat. I have increased in weight until now I weigh more than I ever did; I have not taken any medicine for my stomach since I began using Postum. Why. I believe Postum will almost digest an iron wedge. "My family would stick to coffee at first, but they saw the effects it had on me, and when they were feeling bad they began to use Postum, one at a time, until now we all use Postum." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek Mich. Ten days' trial of Postum in place of coffee proves the truth, an easy and pleasant way. "There's a reason." Look in pigs, for a copy of the funniest little book, "The Road to Well- Iowa State Bystander Iowa State Bystander Bystander Pub. Co. New Pleasure Fleet. A Philadelphia has had a happy idea, which will enable the country to take its pleasure slightly this summer, in the good, old "Angle-Saxon" fashion, says a writer in Everybody's Magazine. He has invented a "pleasure railway." This is to invent a submarine boats or cars that will dive under a lake, pond, or other sheet of water, and run at various depths on the bottom. A station stands at the water's edge. Thence starts the track, running in a vertically undulating direction to the bottom. The steel cars or boats are shaped like a hollow shell. The top part is for passengers. The rest is to be a fresh-fair reservoir while the car is under water. It is air and water-tight. On the upper side is a removable water-tight, dome-shaped hood of glass, whereby passengers make their exits and their entrances. A running cable pulls the car, operated by a grip in the passenger compartment. By a happy inspiration of creative fantasy the cars will be made in the shape of and painted to resemble whales, sea serpents, kraken huge and black, crocodiles of old Nile, horrible hippopotamuses, alligators, hydras and chimeras dire, gigantic lobsters and other marine forms usually seen darkly through and after Yorkshire rabbits and midnight must ale. Then you can have on your lace buccaneers and buried gold and imitation coral reefs and islets to suit the taste. Suffuse all with the glare of electric light; and with all this scenery and these bobbing monsters even a melancholy man ought to sing for joy. A Little Story About Flour. A Little Story About flour. Japanese astuteness has been no more strikingly illustrated than in the story told by Charles Edward Russell in Everybody's Magazine, of their obtaining an independent and unlimited source of wheat supply. "Japan raises some wheat," says Mr. Russell, "but not enough, and for years she has imported heavily of American flour, which is our article of principal export to the Pacific. Years ago Russia leased from China a certain ample territory in Manchuria, now tapped by the Russian railroad. This territory contains some of the best wheat land in the world–undeveloped. The Russians quickly perceived the wheat possibilities of this region and had begun to get it into order and to establish mills and warehouses when the war came on. The silent little brown men, the nation of imitators, crumpled up the great Russian power like so much burned paper, and among the spoils of their victory was the southern half of that leased Manchurian territory, the choice wheat land, and the railroad that ran through it. "That territory can grow wheat enough to supply all of the present western Pacific flour trade. "The Japanese government is now engaged in spotting that region with flour mills and developing the growing of wheat. In a year or two it will be ready to produce flour. No hurry. The Japanese are never hurried. Quietly they plan and scheme; with wondrous skill they build the trap and prepare the tools, and when the proper time comes go forth with certainty to skin the prey." Pig Iron Statistics According to preliminary statistics which have just been issued by the bureau of census at Washington the production of pig iron in the United States in the calendar year 1904 amounted to 16,263,625 tons, valued at $283,911,116, against 14,447,791 tons, valued at $206,512,755, in the census year ended May 31, 1900. The wage earners employed in 1904 numbered 35,077, who received $18,834,653 in wages, against 39,241 in 1900 who received $18,484,400 in wages. The consumption of iron ore in 1904 amounted to 20,033,862 tons, valued at $100,945,369, as compared with 25,866,894 tons in 1900, valued at $60,922,92. Of the iron ore consumed in 1904 20,203,994 tons were domestic, valued at $96,206,246, and $82,918 tons were foreign, valued at $4,739,132, while in 1900 the domestic iron ore consumed amounted to 24,612,511 tons, valued at $61,795,473, and the foreign ore to 754,125 tons, valued at $4,107,449. The daily capacity of the completed furnaces in 1904 was 77,970 tons, as compared with 54,425 tons in 1900. As ascertained by the American Iron and Steel association the production of pig iron in the United States in 1904 was 16,497,033 gross tons. Lake commerce during April and the first four months of 1906 exceeded that of like periods in any earlier year, and suggests a new record for lake tonnage in 1906. For the month shipments from all points on these great bodies of water amounted to 4,866,505 net tons, while for the year to April 30 they aggregated 5,418,481 tons, a gain for the month of 1,275,042 tons, and for the four months of 1,592,656 tons if compared with corresponding movements in the same period in the year 1905. Col. Watterson tells the young men to "go south," while Uncle Jim Hill bids them go west by north. Torn by conflicting emotions, most of the young men probably will remain where they are. Edison says he has discovered how to cut the price of automobiles in two. It will soon get so that even editors can have 'em. King Leopold of Belgium persists in his ambition to be the worst gentleman in Europe. LADY CURZON IS DEAD WAS WIFE OF FORMER VICEROY OF INDIA. DAUGHTER OF LEVI LEITER London—Lady Curzon, of Kedleston, wife of the former viceroy of India, who has been ill for some days, died at 5:40 o'clock Wednesday evening. She never quite recovered from her serious illness at Walmer castle, Kent, in 1804, and the recent hot weather brought on a pronounced attack on her. It was announced at the Curzon residence that the final cause of Lady Curzon's death was heart failure, but she had been suffering from complications which were the sequel of her terrible illness of two years ago. The funeral will take place at Kedleston. It was not until the afternoon that Lady Curzon's condition gave cause for anxiety. At about noon she grew corse and two specialists were called in, who remained in attendance till the end. Lady Curzon, of Kedleston, was Mary Leiter, daughter of the late LADY CURZON. Levi Z. Leiter, of Chicago, and was in her own right the possessor of $3,000,000. From Chicago the family moved to Washington, and later traveled extensively and entertained lavishly. During a stay in England Miss Leiter met George N. Curzon, eldest son of Rev. Alfred Nathaniel Hainel Curzon, fourth baron Scarsdale. They were married in 1895, after Curzon had held the offices of assistant private secretary to the marquis of Galisbury, under secretary of state for India, and under secretary of state for foreign affairs. In 1898 Curzon was created First Baron Curzon of Kedleston, and in 1899 was appointed viceroy and governor general of India, which post he resigned in August, 1905, and was succeeded by the earl of Minto. Daisy Leiter, one of the sisters of Lady Curzon, was married to the Earl of Suffolk and Berkshire, in Washington, December 26, 1904. Nancy Leiter, another sister of Lady Curzon, was married in Washougal, November 19, 1904, to Maj. C. P. Curran, of the British army. Lady Curzon leaves two daughters. ARKANSAS IS AFTER TRUSTS Attorney General Sues Cotton Seed Oil Mill for Alleged Violation of the Anti-Trust Laws. Little Rock, Ark.—Suit was entered Wednesday against the five cotton seeds mills of this city by Attorney General Rogers and charged them with being members of a combine in violation of the anti-trust law and alleging restraint of trade. The suits ask judgment in the sum of $5,000 per day, aggregating $130,000 against each company and asking also the revocation of their charters in this state. It is the understanding that court circles here are to be entered against the remaining 34 mills as sooq as the papers can be filed. Judge Hargis Freed. Beattyville, Ky.—The jury in the Hargis-Callahan trial returned a verdict of not guilty Tuesday, after being out 22 minutes. The men were charged with the murder of J. B. Marcum. The verdict is the culmination of a long and bitter fight in the courtroom of Hargis and Ed Callahana as chief conspirers in one of the darkest crimes in Kentucky history. Elks in Railway Wreck. Trinidad, Col.-Passenger train No. 7 on the Colorado & Southern railway. The jury in the Hargis-Callahan trial in Denver, was wrecked three miles north of Forbes Junction early Monday. Engineer Martin J Cullom was killed. Stabs Father During Quarrel New York—During a quarrel beween conen Schrärmer and his 19-year-old son at the home of the son's sweetheart, the youth stabbed his father with a piece of broken glass, inflicting a mortal wound. Suicide of Iowa Banker. Des Moines, Ia.—Martin Flynn, president of the People's Savings bank, of this city, shot himself in the brain at a down-town drug store Wednesday, dying almost instantly. Ill-health is the supposed cause. Peanut Warehouse Burned. Franklin, Va.—The warehouse of the Franklin Peanut company was burned. The building was valued at $3,000, and the contents at $20,000. The Seaboard Air Line depot and other business houses were saved. Two Killed in Collision. Houston, Tex—Two men were killed and three others seriously hurt in a collision between two oil trains on the Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe railroad two miles north of Plantersville late Monday night. SAYS ICE TRUST EXISTS MOVE MADE AGAINST ALLEGED ST. LOUIS COMBINE. Heavy Fine and Revenoation of Charter In Revenoation by Circuit Attorney Sager. St. Louis—After an investigation of three weeks, Circuit Attorney Sager Tuesday filed suits in the circuit court against the Polar Wave Ice and Fuel company and the Merchants' Ice and Coal company on the allegation that these companies were in an alleged combination to restrain trade and to fix and maintain the price of ice. The suit asks that judgment for $71,400 be assessed against each company as fines for the 714 days that the alleged agreement has been in effect, and if it fails to make that the charters under which they have been doing business be declared null and void. The charges are based on sections 8565, 8566 and 8568 of the Revised Statutes of the state of Missouri. The sections upon which the prosecutions are based provide that any association of individuals or company which shall combine to regulate or fix the price of any article shall be deemed guilty of conspiracy to defraud and may be fined from $5 to $100 for every day such association continues to do so. The articles that the Polar Wave company was organized February 13, 1903, and the Merchants' on February 1, 1897. Investigation into the ice situation in St. Louis was practically begun early in the spring, soon after an increase in the price of ice to householders was announced of from 30 cents a hundred pounds to 40 cents, an arbitrary rise of $33½ per cent. Circuit Attorney Sager sent assistants to Toledo, O., to watch the progress of the legal contest between the authorities there against an alleged combination of ice dealers. Three weeks ago Circuit Attorney Sager, his assistant, George N. Flickessen and the grand jury began an investigation of witnesses and the filing of the suits resulted. The petition alleges that the Polar Wave and Merchants companies, or oblige the toy companies, 1904, entered into an unlawful agreement, combination and understanding with each other and with other persons, firms and corporations whose names at this time are to the informant unknown, to jointly fix the prices to be charged by each of them for ice at wholesale and retail in St. Louis and to jointly maintain the prices for ice at wholesale and retail in violation of the laws of the state of Missouri." FILTHY KILLING PLANT FOUND One Slaughter House in Kansas So Vile It Can Only Be Cleansed by Being Burned. Topeka, Kan.-A meat slaughtering house near Wellington, inspected by order of the state board of health, has been found to be in such filthy condition that Dr. J. S. Crumble, secretary of the board, has sent notices to the county commissioners of every county in the state, directing them to examine the slaughter houses in their districts and if not found to be in a sanitary condition, to allow five days for cleanliness. The order is not complied with in the time specified arrest and prosecution may follow. "It's impossible for me to describe the actual conditions as I found them," said Dr. Crumbline. "No person who hasn't seen the place can conceive the flithness of it. It was so bad that I cannot see how the place can be cleaned in five days, or 50 days. It's my opinion that the burning of the house will be the only means of eradicating the disease germs. There may be other slaughter houses in almost as bad a condition, none can be as bad, and I hope by sending notices to all county commissioners there may be a general cleaning up." Death of Diamond King. London.-Alfred Belt, the well-known South African financier, died Monday. He had been in bad health for some time. Mr. Belt was born in 1853 in Hamburg. Mr. Belt, who is said to have been the richest man in London, and who controlled the output of gold in South Africa, was at one time alleged to be forming a "gold trust," in which the municipal government Armer Belt was mentioned. He gave large sums of money to the Red Cross and other institutions, and recently gave $500,000 to found a university at Hamburg. H. H. Rogers Loses Suit Boston —A decision favorable to the plaintiff was handed down Wednesday in the United States circuit court in the case of George W. Pepper, receiver of the Bay State Gas company, of Decatur, against Henry H. Rogers, of New York, in the suit to recover $3,000,000 alleged to be due the gas company in connection with the sale of the Boston companies. Death of Gen. Gwyn. Philadelphia — Word was received in this city Wednesday of the death in Yonkers, N. Y., of Brevet Maj. Gen, James Gwyn. He was 78 years of age. Gen, Gwyn served with distinction in the war of the rebellion. Former Railroad President Dead. Cedar Rapids, la—C. J. Ives, who was president of the Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern railroad before its absorption by the Rock Island, died Wednesday at Woodstock, Vt. He was 75 years old. Mexican War Veteran Dead. Olathe, Kan.—A. Smith Davenport, for 30 years a practicing attorney for eastern Kansas, died at Santa Barbara, Cal., aged 75 years. He fought in the Mexican and civil wars. When young he was on the stage with the elder Booth. Selze Rebal Arms Copenhagen—Russian revolutionists are trying to import arms. The Swedish author describes these deserts in Finland. The weapons are hidden in casks, topped with fruit. THE SCIENCE OF LIVING. "Be careful of your digestion" is the keynote of the doctor's argument. He says: "Health in man, as in other animals, depends upon the proper performance of all functions. These functions may be shortly said to be three: the change of waste, the change of waste (3) and the change of material. For the activity of man, like the heat of the fire by which he cooks his food, is maintained by combustion; and just as the fire may be prevented from burning brightly by improper disposition of the fuel, or imperfect supply of air, and as it will certainly go out if fresh fuel is not supplied, and may be choked by fire, the fuel may be lessened by imperfect tissue change and may be put an end to by an insufficient supply of new material and imperfect removal of waste products. "We should see to it that free elimination is maintained, for the ashes must be kept out of the system in order to have good health. The skin, kidneys and bowels must do their eliminative work properly. If the bowels occasionally become torpid, try to regulate them with exercise and food such as fruits, green vegetables such as bread, wheat or graham bread, fish, poultry, light soups, etc. Plenty of water is also valuable, and a glass full of cold or hot water the first thing upon rising in the morning will aid much in overcoming constipation. Regular habit, cold baths, and massage are very efficacious. In case the constipation does not yield to these hygienic measures, some simple, harmless laxative may be required, such as California Syrup of Flaps—a non-irritating dig syrup. A dig syrup, laxative mineral waters are beneficial in some cases, but not to be employed continually. "Above all be an optimist, keep the heart young. Cultivate kindness, cheerfulness and love, and do not forget that 'we shall pass through this world but once.' Any good thing, therefore, that we do, or any kindness, let us do it now. Let us not defer it or neglect it, for we shall not pass this way again." PROVERBS AND PHRASES He who would gather honey must bear the sting of bees.-From the Dutch. When you make de jail too nice you better stricken de hogneen.-American Negro. Can enable housekeeper begins to sweep her stairs from the top.-From the German. An honest man does not make himself a dog for the sake of a bona-From the Danish. It is good to be a priest at Easter, this Lent, peasant at Christmas, and fool in harvest time.-From the Danish. Attractive Colorado Booklet A attractive colorado booklet. One of the most attractive the summer booklets that have been issued is "A Colorado Summer." put out by the passenger department of the Santa Fe railroad. The picturesque mountain scenery and the descriptions of it which the booklet gives impress the reader with a new idea of the grandeur of the mountain crags of Colorado, and will start one day- dreaming of the time when he can view for himself the magnificence which the booklet describes. After reading the booklet one must certainly be convinced that Colorado offers both pleasure and health for every summer tourist. "A Colorado Summer" may be secured from Mr. W. J. Black, Pass. Traffic Manager, Santa Fe Railway, Chicago. Wants International Observatory. Prof. Edw. G. Pickler, of the Harvard observatory, proposes to establish an international observatory. His committee is to be composed of the eminent astronomers of the world, who are to raise a sum of money, have a gigantic telescope built and placed on the most suitable spot on earth, and all to go to work. By following the directions, which are plainly printed on each package of Defiance Starch, Men's Collars and Cuffs can be made just as stiff as desired, with either gloss or domestic finish. Try it, 16 oz. for 10c, sold by all good grocers. The parson was talking to little Elmer about his habit, and asked him what time he was usually called for breakfast. "They don't have to call me," answered Elmer. "I'm always Johnny-on-the-spot." To prevent that tired feeling on ironing day—Use Defiance Starch—saves time—saves labor—saves annoyance, will not stick to the iron. The big 16 oz. package for 10c, at your grocer's. "Married life is a constant struggle," says the Manayunk Philosopher. "The wife struggles to keep up appearances and the husband struggles to keep down expenses." The trouble with lots of men who say they are willing to die for their country is that they don't Mrs. Bryson, of Quincy, Ill., is the guest of Mrs. O. McCullan. She represents the Ambidexter institute of Springs, Kid, Ill. Mrs. D. L. Holmes will represent the Tabernacle at Dos Mines next week. Rev. Bald will presach a special bermon to the young man of the city next Sunday. A party of twenty-three went to Denmark Saturday on a picnic tour, arriving at Denmark park about 11:00 and were met by Mr. and Mrs. Smith who had prepared an elaborate repast for the party, in connection with each carrying a basket. A musical and literary programme were the features of the day, mild sports were also 'nagged in.' The B. Y. P. U. organization of the Second Baptist church was addressed by two women famous in Illinois and Iowa for their work in women's clubs Mrs. James Underwood of Springfield and Dyson of Quinney. The organization also issued it a grand literary treat as well as words of encouragement to the women who were striving to represent higher ideals in life. The sorp of officers as well as members felt much obligated to their co-workers. The officers are H. Blas, President; Mrs. J. C. Reid, Vice-president; Mrs. F. Henry, Secretary; Mrs. D. L. Holmes, Treasure. Mrs. J. D. Underwood is the guest of Rev. and Mrs. J. G. Reid. The many friends of Mrs. Underwood are glad to have her with them again although but for a short while. The box social at the Second Baptist church Tuesday evening was quite a success. FOSTORIA ITEMS: Miss Marie Lewis and Mrs. J. H. Spicer and baby of Sioum Falls, S. Dak, were the guest of the Sellers last week. They left Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Haston entertained at dinner Wednesday in honor of Mrs. J. H. Spicer and Miss Lewis of Sioum Falls, S. Dak. Mrs. S H. Sellers and daughter entertained at a three course luncheon Thursday. Misses Sellers, Lewis and Sample attended church in Spencer Sunday. A party will be given at the home of Miss Paul Sellers Thursday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Berry Haston entertained a number of friends Sunday evening. Tuesday Mesdames Haston and Sellers gave a fishing party for the young people and an enjoyable time was reported but no fish. Miss Paul Sellers gave a picnic and swimming party Friday and many of the young ladies showed what great divers they were by diving in shallow water. Miss Roselle Sample was the champion swimmer. KEOKUK NOTES. Miss Kelie Etta May Breckenridge and Claude Bland were united in marriage at 3 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the home of her grand-parents Mr. and Mrs. H. Breckenridge. Rev. steel of Bethel church performed the ceremony. Only the immediate members of the family were present. The bride wore a beautiful dress, it was crepe de china over silk. The groom was attired in black. The bride is well known in Hamilton, is a member of Bethel church and has a great many friends. The groom is an enterprising advertising agent of Keokuk. We wish for them a future full of rich blessings. Mrs. Ollie Gross has been quite ill for some time but is gradually recovering. Messrs. A. A. Bland, John Bland and Wm. Gross have returned from Burlington where they attended the grand convolution of Masons, which convened in that city the 10, 11 and 18 inst. Mrs. A. J. Fields left Tuesday morning for Sedalia, Mo., to attend the United Grand Chapter of the O. E. S. which convenes in that city the 18, 19 and 20 inst. Mrs. F. D. Bland and Mrs. W. Taylor Buwererling visitors a few days last week. Mr. J. L. Thompson of Des Moines is in the city on business. He visited the Sunday School of St. Mary the Virgin and gave them a very interesting talk which was greatly appreciated. Mrs Wm. Gross was a Burlington visitor a few days last week. Miss Susie Golden of Quincy, Ill. visited in the city last week. The guest of Miss Garnett Tebau. At the Seventh Street Baptist church on Sunday last the sermon was delivered by Rev. W. G. Swancey of Richmond, Mo. Rev. G. W. Gaines Presiding Elder, preaching Sunday at the A. M. E. church, Fourteenth and Blondeau. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bailey of Indianapolis, Ind. are visiting at the home of Mrs. Bailey's parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. Goens. YANKTON ITEMS. Last Week's Items. The Willing Workers net. Thursday at the home of Mrs. L. Kinney. Two interesting papers were read by Mr. Robt. Ruffin and Mia Byrdie Dowdy on the lives of Booker T. Washington and Frederick A. Douglass, after which a lively discussion brewed. Rev. A. L. Lewis preached last Sunday evening while Rev. Marlon conducted the morning services. Mrs. Ed. Gumble is on the sick list. Mrs. Woodward Smith returned Saturday. She was accompanied by her little brother John Miller who will visit the res of the vacation. Mr. J. C. Coleman of Philadelphia is expected here for next Sunday to lecture at the A. M. E. church. Mrs. Leroy Kinney spent Sunday in Sioux City returning home Monday with her little son Roy. Wm. and John Goodlow arrived last week from Kansas for a visit with their mother Mrs. John Jones. Miss Paiseilla Stokes arrived Tuesday after a week's visit in Sioux City. The Sunday school has planned to be their annual picnic. Friday the 20th, the banks of James tour miles east of city. **OMAHA, NEBR.** Miss Leona Evans has been spending the winter with her sister Mrs. Limmons, returned to her in Lawrence, Kan., Sunday. Mrs. Thomas Jefferson is suffer from a second stroke of paralysis. Mrs. Grandville Jackson who been quite ill is slowly coming The annual picnic of the Tyler Sunday school will be held the July 19 at Riverview Park Wilhams of Lines Nebrer, is the guest of Mrs. A. Bri Miss Georgia Johns City is the guest of Miss Grace Tolson A. A. Tillery and son, Ani and daughter, Hazel will spend few weeks with her son, A. A. lery in Dos Moles, Iowa The children's jubilee wedding the Methodist church Monday was a great success. To Our City Subscriber Those WHO ARE IN ARREARS please do not WAIT FOR OUR COLLECTOR TO CALL, but when down in town come to our office and pay the amount you owe. If you will do this at once it will save you the trouble of telling the collector so many pretty fairy tales of why you can't pay. The pink tea at the A. M. E. chair given by the Sewing Circle was complete success socially and finally. The funds from the Circle tea has been turned over to the pares by himself a suit for the co-presenter. Jess Marshall passed through once last Sunday in our midst the day of her parted for Chicago Sunday night. Mrs. Carrie Mills returned to home in Chicago Tuesday the day before spending four pleasant visits visiting her parents and resumed at Keokuk after spending four visits relatives and resumed at place at the Paris Hotel as scout cook. Mrs. Isaac Cook is now employ as chief cook for a construction near Hanover, Ill. Mrs. McGregor and her mother Mrs. Posey returned from New York on the morning of the 4th Posey will reside permanently Dubuque with her daughter, Mrs. Gregor. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Logan spent 4th in Galena. Henry A. Martin, C. C. McGregor, his daughter Eddie, J. Lavern and Arnaespent a pleasant week in Burleson attending the Masonic Grand Lodge Edward Martin and children wi hen Henry A. Martin were the guests m. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, 619 Sainte Main street, Burlington and her widow her old home at M. Peasant. She left on Tuesday and is not expected to return until after the A. M. conference. Mrs. Hackley is a minister's wife and with her chari ging personality and indulgence I freely enjoy whites and blacks. We teeml parted with her and our regrets be trebled If Rev. Hackley is moved. We will hail with delight the return of our pastor and his genial wife whom we have learned to love at respect. Ben and Clarence Smith of Eas s arrived on Friday of just week and received employment at once. Mr. Charles Jones has gone to cacao to take a position as sleeper car porter on the St. Paul R. R. Mrs. C. C. McGregor Mrs. C. Eubish Mrs. R. B. Martin mrs. Rev. B. R. Penn at dinner Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bush have returned from St. Paul where Mr. Bush a run on the office of Omar Johnson to St. Paul. They will make Dubuque their home. Mrs. Rev. B. R. Penn is visitor from Fountain Falls. Mrs. Hardie Green of Lakeshore Wis., is a patient at Flunley Hospital and for several weeks is imprortable. Mr. Arthur Green of Lancaster visiting his father Mr. Hardie Green this week. CEDAR RAPIDS. Mr. Frank Saddler, who was ill for a few weeks is able to his work again. Mrs. E. J. Milligan entertained number of friends at 5 o'clock on Sunday afternoon at her pleas The trustee of the A. M. E. chari- are are making preparations to give barbecue in the near future. The ladies of the J. S. Y. charters a car to Iowa City Tuesday, eveni- Except for the noise of some on happy young men the party was cue a success. Cedar Rapids was well populated at the Grand Lodge and all were a splendid bunch. Face returned last week her home in Omaha after an extended visit with her mother, Mrs. Pru Saddler. Mrs. Ben Harkins.was confined his home last week with a slight Mrs. Lillie Greeley of Minneapolis is the guest of her sister Mrs. A. McChasney. T A. M. E. Sunday school hereafter convene at 10 ammiely after morning services. Mrs. Albright with the victim of sprained wrist the result of an ankle skating rink. UTTERLY WORN OUT. Vitality Sapped by Years of Suffering with Kidney Trouble. Capt. J. W. Hogun, former postmaster of Indianola, now living at Austin, Texas, writes: "I was afflicted for years with pains across the loins and in the hips and shoulders. I had headache also and neuralgia. My right eye, from pain, was of little use to me for years. The Texas, writes: "I was afflicted for years with pains across the loins and in the hips and shoulders. I had headache also and neuralgia. My right eye, from pain, was of little use to me for years. The constant flow or urine kept my system depleted, causing nervous chills and night sweats. After trying seven different climates and using all kinds of medicines, I had the good fortune to hear of Donan's Kidney Pills. This remedy has cured me. I am as well today as I was twenty years ago, and my eyesight is perfect." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Another Australian Experiment. Suitable farming land is provided by the Australian government for groups of men and their families that will ultimately form village settlements, but they are not to be cooperative—each settler will stand or fall on his own merits. Government overseers will guide and instruct the settlers for two years, and the house erected for his use can be used as a public hall or school. Plain rations, implements, a small stock of cows, water tanks, etc., will be supplied for the first year. This will be charged as a loan and must be eventually refunded to the state. The extraordinary popularity of fine white goods this summer makes the choice of Starch a matter of great importance. Defiance Starch, being free from all injurious chemicals, is the only one which is safe to use on fine fabrics. Its great strength as a stiffener makes half the usual quantity of Starch necessary, with the result of perfect finish, equal to that when the goods were new. British Colonial Order. The order of St. Michael and St George, the chapel of which was dedicated in St. Paul's cathedral, London the other day, is the order conferred on British colonists, distinguished or otherwise. The lowest rank in the order carries the letters C. M. G. after the owner's name. Flippant Londoners translate this "Colonial Made Gentlemen." Defiance Starch is the latest invention in that line and an improvement on all other makes; it is more economical, does better work, takes less time. Get it from any grocer. There's no need to hunt for trouble; it will find you just as quick. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in fussion, allows pain, cure wind colic. So a bottle Even an electric button won't accomplish much unless it is pushed. What is a Backache? IT IS NATURE'S WARNING TO WOMEN Diseases of Woman's Organism Cured and Consequent Pain Stopped by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "It seems as though my back would break." Women utter these words over and over again. They long to confess with aches in the small of the back, pain low down in the side, "bearing-down" pains, nervousness and no ambition for any task. Miss Maude Morris They do not realize that the back is the mainspring of woman's organism, and quickly indicates by aching a diseased condition of the female organs or kidneys, and that the aches and pains will continue until the cause is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has been for many years the one and only effective remedy in such cases. It speedily cures female and kidney disorders and restores the female organs to a healthy condition. "I have suffered with female troubles for over two years, suffering intense pain each month, my back ached until it seemed as though I was going to die, as all that I did not find strength to attend to my work but had to stay in bed a large part of the first two or three days every month. I would have sleptless night, bad dreams and severe headaches. All this undermined my health, I consulted an old family physician, who advised me that I try Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I began taking it regularly and soon found that I could sleep and eat better than I had done for months. After two months I became regular, no longer sleeping as much."—Miss Maude Marcy, Sec. Ladies' Aid and Mission Society, E. Hunter St., Atlanta, Ga. Economy Wins Demand from your groceryman Ten Cakes of yeast for Five Cents, do not continue to make the rich richer by using a brand that is no better and puts only seven cakes in a five-cent package. Is it not sound judgment to require your grocer to furnish you the Ten Cake package of On Time Yeast for Five Cents? The three extra cakes are as good to you as to the Yeast Trust. USE FOR A SAMPLE FROM THE ON TIME YEAST CO., OMAHA, NER. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth YOUNG MAN PARDONED. Shenandoah Lad Served Four Years of Twelve Year Sentence. sentence. Shenandoah.—Wesley Irwin left the Fort Madison penitentiary on the 17th, having been pardoned by Governor Cummins. He has served four years of a sentence of twelve years for murder. He was an orphan, not quite 19, when sent to prison and few people who knew him ever believed he was guilty of the crime charged. One bitter cold morning in the middle of December, 1901, a man who bore the appearance of a tramp, was found murdered in the sand house at the Wabash depot on the outskirts of Shenandoah. His head was terribly beaten with some iron instrument—a broken poker—and was lying with his feet and legs on the door. The feet were frozen. Although life was not extinct he did not regain consciousness sufficient to identify his assailant or tell how he was done. Three boys had been seen around the depot, sand house and coal dump at o'clock that night. The coach Edn Williams, Eugene Mason and Wesley Irwin. All were near the same age and only one, the first named, over 21. They were arrested and tried in the district court in May following the crime. Each had a separate trial before a separate jury. Dennis was convicted, Mason was cleared, and Irwin convicted—all on precisely the same evidence, which was wholly circumstantial. The boys stoutly maintained their innocence, and although kept apart, their stories tallied exactly. There was a slip in the wheels of justice somewhere. The one most likely to be guilty went free. Last May Wesley Wesley's sister, Mrs. W. H. Jameson, living at Lincoln, Neb., interested herself in seeking a pardon for him. A large number of citizens here signed the petition, which she carried to Governor Pamus, who readily granted the pardon and Jameson, and Jameson that the boy would be released on the 16th. Wesley bore a good character before his conviction and most people here are thankful to the governor for pardoning him. UNKNOWN KILLED BY TRAIN. Stranger, Who Became Intoxicated at Melvin, is Killed on Railroad. Melvin.—An unknown man was struck by a train near here, and died three hours later without having regained consciousness. He was a man about 45 years of age, and had been seen around the town during the afternoon in an intoxicated condition. He then started north on the railroad track from Melvin, and met his murderer, a strangler, where he could have seen the approach of the train three miles away. It is supposed that in his intoxicated condition he stepped to one side and then lurched back in front of the engine. He was badly bruised about the head, and his left leg was broken in two places. There was nothing about his clothing by means of which he could be identified. Woman Burned to Death. Fort Madison.—Mrs. Henry Bentler of Houghton, a small town in this county, was burned to death. She was filling the reservoir of a gasoline stove when the fluid ignited, setting her clothing on fire, and she perished in the flames before help could be given her. MISS McKINLEY MARRIED Notable Social Event Takes Place at Fort Des Moines. Des Molnes—Owing to her relationship to the late President McKinley, the marriage of Miss Grace Howe McKinley, a niece of the late president, to Capt. Grayson Viliard Heidt of the Eleventh cavalry at Fort Des Molnes on the 18th proved one of exceptional interest, not only in Des Molnes but throughout the nation. Miss McKinley has been in Des Molnes the past six weeks, the guest of her brother, Captain McKinley, and during this time has made numerous friends in the city. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride's brother at the Fort, which is one of the new officers' quarters at the west end of the parade grounds, and was a military affair in all its details. Among those in the receiving line was Miss Helen McKinley, a sister of the late president. DEADLOCK STILL ON. Wright-Hamilton-Hardin Convention Reconvenes at Iowa Falls. Iowa Falls.-The Hamilton-Wright Hardin senatorial district convention convened here on the 19th and after two sessions was unable to break the deadlock that has tied up the convention for several weeks. There was little change in the ballots taken, the votes for Ward of Diora, Peterson of Clarion, and Chase of Webster City being practically the same as at the opening of the convention in Webster City two weeks ago. The proposed eduction committee and the republican convention on August 1 met with approval and adjournment was taken until Aug. 15, when the convention will reconvene at Webster City. The talk of a dark horse did not materialize and each delegation stood as stanchily for its own candidate as on the first ballot. Negro Tramp Instantly Killed Boone — a Negro tramp fell off the trucks of the Overland Limited on the Northwestern at Grand Junction and was instantly killed. When picked up the negro's skull was as empty as though one had scouted out the brains, eyes, tongue and teeth. These members were found by the side of the track near where the accident occurred. Did Dubuque Man Suicides? Dubuque — G. Sledge, a well known resident hade his friends good-ype and his clothes have been found on the bank of the Mississippi river. Whether he committed suicide or not is a mystery. MARTIN FLYNN SUICIDES. Prominent in Stock Man Takes Life While Insane. Des Molnes.-Martin Flynn, president of the People's Savings bank and one of the wealthiest men in Des Molnes, committed suicide yesterday morning at 8 o'clock in the basement of the Miles drug store, West Sixth and Locust street, by shooting himself in the mouth with a 32-callber revolver. Temporary insanity is given by physicians and relatives of the dead millionaire as the reason for the deed. That Mr. Flynn was demented was shown by the cunning with which he dodged friends and attendants, who were striving to keep him from ending his own life. Mr. Flynn during the last few weeks had often made threats to kill himself. And in order to keep him from doing this he was kept the greater part of the time for the last year in sanitariums or hospitals. For the last eight months Mr. Flynn had been at the Battle Creek sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich., under the constant guard of a personal attendant. His peculiar mania was well known there, although it had been kept from his friends in Des Moines. He was suffering from an intestinal trouble and neurasthenia, a nervous disease. He constantly believed that his death would occur soon and wished to return to h's home. He was so insistent that he come to Des Moines that he packed up and started and the attendant had to come along with him. He was in the city two days before his friends knew of his presence and members of the family at once realizing his condition, had him taken to Mercy hospital. There his condition was not so well known, and although the attendants had been warned that he was likely to do violence to himself, it was thought that he would be safe under the careful watch winen was kept over him. Even despite the efforts to protect him from his own violence he cleverly doled the nurses and attendants who had been secured for him and yesterday morning broke away and walked down town. Going to the People's bank, of which he was president, he secured a revolver, which was taken from him by the negro porter. He then left the bank, going to Miles' drug store. Here he went to the toilet room, and was found dead half an hour later with a bullet hole in the roof of his mouth. DUBUQUE STARTS FIGHT. Alleged Ice Combination Stirs up the People of Dubuque. Bubaque, July 19—Dubaque citizens are fighting hard the ice trust among the local dealers and the county attorney is to take steps to probe the alleged combine. The matter will be brought before the grand jury for investigation, and a repetition of the celebrated Toledo case is expected. The Telegraph-Herald has published a letter asking that the companies estimate the cost of putting up ice or six years and the amount of the harvest. The paper further asks if the companies would be willing to turn over their books to a reporter for inspection. A local company—Thomas J. Mulgrew Co.—replied to the newspaper with a scale of prices, but in the Telegraph-Herald's reply an entirely different scale of prices is claimed for those prices not indicated. Ice is $12 a ton to private individuals in Dubaque, while in La Crosse the price is $3. Dubaque people are determined to push the prosecution until the prices are reduced to a fair figure. NEAR TO LYNCHING Insult to Woman by Negroes at Des Moines. Des Moines.—A mob of a thousand angry citizens attempted to lynch two negroes on Monday night in the downtown business district and only because of the coolheadedness of the police was the deed frustrated. The negroes, later giving the names of Bob Hyde and Charles Martin, had grabbed a woman near the street car waiting room, Sixth and Mulberry streets, and forcibly threw her from the sidewalk in front of them. Made frantic by the unprovoked assault on a white woman the big crowd quickly gathered and surrounded the assailants. A rope was jerked from the car, telephone post picked out, sticks and stones were hurled. The crowd was bloodthirsty and ready to tear the negroes to pieces. Detectives and police officers arrived on the scene just in time to rescue the negroes from the hands of the frantic mob. HULL RENOMINATED. Convention at Perry Was Republican Love Feast. Perry.—The republican congressional convention of the Seventh Iowa district was a love feast and not a whisper of discord was heard in the representative gathering which presented Cap. J. A. T. Hull of Des Moines with a ninth consecutive nomination for congress. After Capt. Hull had been nominated he was invited to appear before the convention and made an obsequent speech in which he reviewed the work of the recent congress and defended the republican party's governmental policies and principles. In response to calls from the audience Harvey Ingham supplemented the speech of Capt. 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Brown sent cards for a lawn social Thursday, but a rain came along and spot the fun out doors, but a very pleasant time was had indoors. Quite a number of the Marshalltown boys went to Gilman Sunday to play ball. Those of you who have something to go in the news should try and gear it to your correspondent early and it will ap. peer in the regular weekly items. (Last Week.) Mrs Gilmore and danghars Miss Lula and Mrs. Baker have returned from Buxton. Mr. and Mrs. Baker of Buxton intend making their home in Des Moines. Rev. Elijah Jones of first Baptist church preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. The Dunbar Progressive Club meets with Mrs. Warn and daughter this week. Mr. Fred Simms of Toledo was a Sunday visitor in our city. Miss Eveline Knight of Monmouth, Ill., is in our city for an indefinite stay. Miss Nevada Crawford returned home last week, after a few weeks stay. Miss Graces Brown entertained a few of her school-mates to dinner Sunday. BELLINGHAM. WASHINGTON. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riddle entertained mrs. and Mrs. L. Cate and Rev. S. J. Collin presiding elder for dinner Sunday, a very pleasant time was had. W. H. Oldwin has been very sick for the past few days, but is able to be out again. There was a grand surprise party given on Thomas Haynes and family last Wednesday evening, the party had with the ice cream and cake. Nice sores were rendered, also a recitation. Those pres- se were Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Riddle, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Cate, W. H. Bryant and Mr. Givens. The Presiding Elder S. J. Collins held the first quarter conference in Belling- ham and the fourth in the conference in the business session, the missions was named "Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church the name was rejected by Mrs. Ider Clay. Bishop Grant will arrive here about Aug. the 20th and begin the annual conference the 22nd which will convene in Taoma. Wash. Mrs. Geo. Gross of Seattle, Wash. spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Hiddle, as Mrs. Gross made a flying business trip to this city, her many friends were glad to see her, she returned to Tacoma Wednesday morning. Mrs. C A. Richard of San Francisco arrived in this city Thursday noon, and will open up a shoe repair shop. His wife will arrive soon. Wayman Chapel A. M. E. church service note Sunday School at 10:00 a. m. preaching at 11:00 a. m. and 8:00 p. m. class meeting, 11:45 a. m. Prayer meet- ing Tuesday evening at 8:00 p. m. you are welcome to all these service. Thos. L. Cate in charge. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. (Special to Bystander.) Malone A. M. E. church is taking on a coat of paint which when finished will ad much to its looks. The painters commenced work Monday morning, they will put a fence around the church also. Rev. Mrs. D. W. Brown gave at the parsonage a grand social for the benefit of the work of the church, with the assistance of Mrs. Sadie Norris, it was a success. WASHINGTON, JOWA, NOTES. Will Buckner of Des Moines visited at the Geo. Black's home last Friday evening leaving Saturday morning for Oklahoma for a short visit. He was on his way home from the Grand Lodge meeting at Burlington. Jae. Crump left Saturday afternoon for North Dak. where he will live in the future. Thomas Jackson of Cedar Rapids visited at the G. W. Black's home over Sunday, he was on his way home from the Grand Lodge meeting in Burlington. He left Monday morning for a visit in Sugcayre. A surprise party was given on James Turner last Saturday night by his wife in honor of his birthday, those present report a good time. Loon Mots went to Brighton to help put in the Rock Island cut off. The colored man who have come here to work at the coal chill will move their families here from Oklahoma in the near future. Samuel Hall visited his son Gus at West Liberty last week and will go to Moline shortly for a visit with his daughter Mr. Holmes. Mrs. Geo. Black and dargher Kath are homes from their Oaklanda visit. Chloe Bushing who was quite sick last week is somewhat improved. Presiding Elder Games holds quarterly meeting here the 20th. Mesdames F. D Motte J. O. Daniels and several others expect to hear Booker T. Washington at the Muscatine Chautauqua next Wednesday. Mrs. Henry Rhodes and Mose Hall of Wellman visited in the city show day. Mrs. Bowers visited in Muscatine recently. Do Not Neglect Your Bowels. Many serious diseases arise from neglect of the bowels. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets are a pleasant and agreeable laxative. They invigorate the liver and regulate the bowels. For sale by all druggists. Wm. Henderson has returned from Chicago where he was called on account of the serious illness of his son Edward who he reports as much improved. M. O. Calberson has returned home from Burlington where he was in attendance at the Masonic Grand Lodge, he reports a most enjoyable time. Miss Esther Taylor who has been indisposed for the past few weeks is feeling some better. Mrs. Jula Hudlin of Davenport and E. Tracy Blagburn of Des Moines have been the guests of their cousin, Mrs. A, A. Bush and family during the past week. Miss Alice Simpson visited last week in Davenport. P. D. Smith was in Davenport last week on business. Assist the Negro press by becoming a subscriber to the Bystander. Prof. A. M. Daymon formerly of this city was in town this week. We are informed that Mrs. Gertie Carroll is quite ill with consumption and her death not very far off. REV. T. L. GRIFFITH, Pastor of the Corinthian Baptist Church, Moines PITTSBURG, PA. Mr. Editor: Please allow us to announce that the Baptist convention of Central and Western states and territories will meet in the city of Des Moines the 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th of this month, with the Corinthian Baptist church. The first two days, Tuesday and Wednesday, the Women's Auxiliary convention will meet. If the past meetings of this organization are to be a criterion, quite a number of workers from several states will visit the city during this convention. The writer being an towan and also corresponding secretary of the convention, our interest is two-fold in having the meeting in our state to correspond with the convention. On account of the meeting of the Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress (with which we have been identified since its organization in 1992) meeting in Washington will be able to attend the convention in Des Moines, the dates of the two meetings being close together and the distance great between, Washington this month, will be able to attend Washington this month, being already in that neighborhood, and come to our home state when we can have a longer time to remain than we could by coming to the convention at this time, and of the state of Iowa generally, regardless of denomination, are most cordially invited to attend and feel themselves welcome in our women's convention July 24 and 25. We are much impressed to all who attend it. We would also be glad if some of the people from Iowa would attend the Negro Young People's Christian and Ecumenical Conference, C. July 31-August 5. This Congress is the largest organization of Christian Negroes in the world—it is interdenominational, comprising forty religious denominations. As it only meets every year it seems likely we have few representatives in the meeting. With best wishes to the Bystander and all friends, I remain, sincerely yours, t Miss Sidney J. Davis. This is one of our Iowa young Christian ladies of Keokuk, who is a missionary of the Foreign Mission Board of the National Baptist Convention. OMAHA, NEBRASKA, NUGGETS. Mrs. E. S. Cianlaus who has been visiting her daughter in Deadwood, S. Dak., for the past two months returned home Friday. A pleasant surprise party was given Monday evening on Mrs. A. Brown in honor of her birthday. About twenty guests were present and all departed as a late hour, wishing Mrs. Brown many more happy birthdays. Mrs. M. H. Young entertained a few friends at dinner July 4th. Mrs. Soulters still remains quite ill. Mrs. L Craig and daughter Flosse who have been spending the last year in Deadwood, S. Dak., returned home Monday. Miss Buckner has been sent to Kansas City to attend the A. M. E. Mite Missionary Convention. Miss Pearl Ross of Lincoln spent the fourth in the city the guest of her friend Miss Mamie Kellegg. Mrs. T. A. Lusser and son Tom left Monday for Oakland, Cal., for an indie sit-up. Mr. Thomas Jefferson had a severe stroke of paralysis last week. She is now very ill at her home on Grant street. Wm. Burrell Wm. Wade left Sunday and Mr. H. K. Hillon Monday for Bertington to attend the Grard Lodge. The dance given the fourth at Peterson's hall by Mrs. Belford was a success both socially and financially. The twenty-third anniversary of Zion Baptist church was celebrated Sunday by special services. The Rev. Wm. Smothers of Abekson, 3. Underwood of Springfield B. Johnson of bincock, P. Plies of Council Sigma gave the cut of town ministers. THE CHURCH CORNTHIAN BAPSTEH CHURCH, Fifteenth and Linden Streets where the Baptist District Convention will hol their sessions. The First District Convention Auxiliary to National Baptist Convention will meet at the Corinthian Baptist church, beginning next Tuesday. The sessions of Friday July 27, will be held at the Maple Street Baptist church at the First Street will meet Tuesday and Wednesday and the convention proper the remainder of the week. There will be many prominent and able divines from all of the western states. Among the many are President J. D. Rouse of Indianapolis, Ind. J. D. Winrow, corresponding secretary, of Independence, Mo.; Kan.; J. D. T. Carr of Tokea, Kan.; Rev. J. L. Cohron of St. Louis, Mo.; Prof. H. B. Britt, the noted singer, of Louisville. Ky.; Rev. S. W. Bacote, D. D. Kansas City, Mo.; Dr. E. L. Scruggs, Macon Mo.; Rev. C. D. Douglass, D. D. Denver, Colo.; G. E. Stevens, D. D. St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. J. F. Foster, hold at the Maple Street Baptist church at the First Street will meet Tuesday and Wednesday and the convention proper the remainder of the week. There will be many prominent and able divines from all of the western states. Among the many are President J. D. Rouse of Indianapolis, Ind. J. D. Winrow, corresponding secretary, of Independence, Mo.; Kan.; J. D. T. Carr of Tokea, Kan.; Rev. J. L. Cohron of St. Louis, Mo.; Prof. H. B. Britt, the noted singer, of Louisville. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, Omaha, Neb. [Name] J. A. BINGAMAN, D. D. The above cut is the Rev. J. A. Bingaman, that able and fearless young, Omaha, Omaha. He is only 34 year old, was educated in the South and received the degree of D. D. honorary March 5, 1994 from Pleasant Hall Seminary of Providence, Ky. He has been the minister of the church in Illinois and Iowa, and now has been in this church in Omaha since August 15, 1903, and since coming here he has doubled the membership, they now have 300 members, a Sunday school of 125 pupils, and a church that fed the church basement and auditorium and repaired the parsonage. He will attend the District National Convention here next week. The 23rd anniversary of the Zion Baptist church of Omaha, Neb., was celebrated Sunday July 8th, 1906, with a special program and grand rally. The visiting ministers were: Dr. B. B. Johnson of Lincoln, Neb.; Rev. W. L. Brasco, of Wyoming; Rev. S. Bates, of Clarinda, ia.; Rev. G. Wright, of Chillicothe, ia.; Rev. N. Stewart, of Minneapolis, Minn. Rev. James, of St. Louis, Mo.; Rev. J. W. Wilson, of St John's A. M. e Church, Omaha The anniversary sermon was delivered by Dr. B. B. Johnson at 8:00 p.m. The service was largely attended and the financial receipts for the day were $601.71. The reports of the auxiliaries were as follows: Young ladies' Progressive Club M. H. Harrold, $184.30. Zions Willing Workers, Mrs. Marie Boyd, $113.31. Ky; Rev. S. W. Bacote, D. D. Kansas City; Mo. Dr. E. L. Scruggs, Macon; Mo. Rev. C. D. Douglass, D. D. Denver, Colo.; G. E. Stevens, D. D. Denver, Colo.; G. E. Stevens, Thomas, Chicago, Ill.; E. J. Fisher, D. D. Chicago, Ill.; E. J. H. Borden, D. D. Chicago, Ill.; Rev. J. A. Caston, M. D. Jefferson City, Mo.; Mrs. W. L. Grant of Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Willie L. Grant of Kansas City, Kan.; Miss Willie L. M. Frencis, Henderson, KY; Mrs. A. L. Anderson, Du Quoin, Ill., and many others. Welcome address will be delivered by Mrs. Beatrice Terrell of Buxton, Mrs. Lenora Cannady and Mrs. Selma Brown, Miss Lydia Lochridge and Mrs. Roey of Des Moines. Mission Circle, Mrs. H. F. Smith Pres. $51.55. Sewing Circle, Mrs M. Brooks, Pres. $25.25. Members and friends $130.30 Members and Friends. A. O. Owens was called to us August 15, 1903, and the great Head of the Church has granted us continued success under his wise leadership. Our membership has been increased and our finan- clay receipts to date are $75,000. Our church has been beautified both up and down stairs and the bank for sending him to us and we thank the friends for their liberality shown us in all of our efforts. N. Y. P. C. & E. Congress, The Negro Young People's Christian and Educational Congress will be held in Convention Hall, Washington, D. C. from Tuesday July 31 to Sunday Aug. 5, 1906, inclusive. Few gatherings have created the same degree of enthusiasm among educational and christian workers as this Congress. Six years ago, I, Garland Penn, Assistant General Secretary of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church, conceived the idea of a union of all religious and educational agencies, to give impetus to progress and development among the people of our race along religious and educational lines. The first meeting was held in Atlanta, Ga., August 6 to 11, 1902, which was the most largely attended of any convention, congress or conference in the history of the race since Emancipation. The object of the Congress is to urge aggressive christian work among the youth of the race. To promote denominational fraternity. To emphasize the necessity for self-help and by this encourage the help of others. To emphasize the christian training of children in the home as the basis of all other training. To exhibit the bright side of the race such as ten thousand Christian Negroes would make. Methods and plans for reaching our unreached in city and country. Among the most prominent speakers upon the program are: Bishop Gaines, Atlanta, Ga.; E. W. D. Isaacs, Nashville, Tenn.; E. W. Saunders, N. G; H. H. Proctor, Atlanta, Ga.; W. M. Alexander, Baltimore, Md.; L. G. Jordan, Louisville, Ky.; C. T. Walker, Augusta, Ga.; Booker T. Washington, Tukkegee, Ala.; W. H. Weser, Atlanta, Ga.; M. C. B. Mason, Cincinnati, Ohio; H. W. Worter Dex Mohnea, Ma.; A. G. Davis, Newborn, N. C.; A. C. Garner, Washington, D. C., and many others. One half fare will be given on all railroads. Board at Washington, consisting of lodging and two meals per day, has been arranged for at one dollar per day. Application for entertainment can be addressed to Rev. S. G. Lamkins, 1033 11th street, N. W., Washington, D. C. An opportunity to see the capital of the nation and see and hear what the Negro is doing for himself. REV. H. W. PORTER. GOLDEN CHAIN Editor of Bystander-As you have been so kind as to allow us space in your paper for club news, I want to write open words concerning our State Federation of colored women's club. I regret very much that I could not attend the last session, but I am interested in the work, just as much as I was four years ago, when the call was made for noble minded women to go to Ottumwa. We sent our delegate to represent us and was greatly pleased with the report. Mrs. Helen Downey was chosen President, a woman of general disposition and with power to rule, She has sowed seeds of kindness that will some day spring up where we least expect it was in Ottumwa where we made our first link in the "Golden Link of intellectual strength. Those good women left their homes and met together there to make plans and talk over the work they hope to accomplish. Two years having elapseded and other link was added to our chain, when we elected Mrs. Belle Graves our President and other good woman, who resided in Des Moines at that time and it is with much regret that we learn she has left the stata but we shall always have a place in our heart for her. We feel assured that she did not leave anything undone that was in her power to make the Federation a success, we will remember her as a christian woman and for her wielding influence. The last link in our chain was the election of Mrs. Gertrude Culberson as President from Clinton, a woman whom we believe will try to do that she can, she comes to us well recommended. We are going to try to help her in every way we can. We will have to put aside self and go to work in the very sense of the word, "Sowing Seeds of Kindness" and "Lifting us as we climb." Mrs. E. J. Dillard Sanders Violet Club, Davenport, Ia. Modest Claim Often Carry the Most Conviction When Maxim, the famous gun inventor, placed his gun before a committee of judges, he stated its carr, lig power to be much believable: what he felt sure the gun would accomplish. The result of the trial was therefore a great surprise, instead of disappointment. It is the same with the manufacturers of Chamberlain's Collo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They do not publicly boast of all this remy will accomplish, but prefer to let the users make the statements. What they do claim, is that it will positively cure diarrhoea, dysentery, pains in the stomach and bowels and has never been known to fail. For sale by all druggists. Saved His Comrade's Life. "While returning from the Grand Amy Encampment at Washington City, a comrade from Elgin, Ill., was taken with cholera morbus and was in a critical condition," says Mr. J. E Houghland, of Eldon, Iowa. "I gave him Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and saved his life. I have been engaged for ten years in immigration work and conducted many parties to the south and west. I always carry this remedy and have used it successfully on many occlusions." Sold by all drugists. SO STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can bury up in any style desired consistent with its face. up in any style sketched consistent with its Dorsal. **Dorsal.** Hair Pomade is formerly the only safe preparation known to us that is only safe preparation known to us that shown above. It also makes the most stur- dest pomade and easy to comb. These results bodies are usually autumns for a year. The bodies are usually autumns for a year. The **DORAL MARROW**] removes and prevents dand- rums, pulses, taches, invigorates the scalp, makes it grow and, by nourishing the roots, perfumes and a harmless, is a soiled FORD Hair Pomade] (**OZONIZED OX** FORD Hair Pomade] (**OZONIZED OX** since usually since 1882 and 1883, **OZONIZED** States Patient Office, in NM. In all that long period of time there has never been a bottle have sold. FORD HAIR FOMADE remains ke is. be sure to take it. FORD is as its use FABLE. Beware of imitations. Remember OX MARROW] is put up in 60 cm. else, and is made only in Chicago. For Ford Press on each package. Refuse all others. Full贮 sold by druggists and dealers. If your drug- process is from his jobber or wholegrain dealer charges to all three hotels or for six hotel charges to all points in U.S.A. When ordering good food or express money over and address plainly to The Ozonized Ox Marrow Go. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Ford Bank 7 Wakehaven Ave., Chicago, IL. Agents wanted everywhere. NELSON'S Hair Dressing MAKES MARSH STUBBORN HAIR SOFT AND PLIANT REMOVES DANDRUFF NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING MAKES FOR MAKING HARSH STUBBORN HAIR SOFT.GLOSSY.LUSTROUS PROMOTES THE GROWTH OF THE HAIR PREVENTS IT FROM SPLITTING AND BREAKING OFF Nelson's Hair Dressing is an ideal Hair Pomade. It contains no strong, dangerous chemicals that can in any way injure the hair. You can use it. You can also use it to make your hair look healthier and to color the color of the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing softens hair, stubborn, refractory hair, prevents it from becoming dry and brittle, and enables you to do it up in any style consistent with its length, at the same time giving it that rich, glossy look so soft that it looks like hair made of anything made. It supplies the needed oil directly to the roots of the hair, softens the scalp, thereby removing dandruff and promoting the growth of hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing is used for splitting at the end, which is nearly always due to lack of natural oil in the hair. Nelson's Hair Dressing is an excellent remedy for all kinds of Scalp Diseases such as Tetting, Itching and Scaling of the Scalp, Dandruff, &. Nelson's Hair Dressing is delightfully performed! send us 30 cents in stamps and we will mail you a full else box, postage paid. Address. Nelson Manufacturing Co., Richmond, Va. WE WANT GOOD AGENTS. WRITE FOR PRICES, TERMS, ETC. GRAND LODGE (Continued from page 1.) Grand Tyler, H. E. Jacobs of Des Moines. Foreign Correspondence—J. H. Shepard chairman, H. K. Hilton and E. T. Blagburn. Historical Committee—J. H. Shepard and H. K. Hilton. DISTRICT DEPUTY GRAND MASTERS. First District—F. D. Bland, Keokuk, Lodges No. 1, 3 and 4. Second District—A. A. Williams of Clinton, Lodges No. 17, 19 and 21. Third District—W. H. Londen, Buxton, Lodges No. 16, 18 and 20. Fourth District—G. L. Suter Marshalltown, Lodges No. 2, 20, 24, 27 and 30. Fifth District—Haward Hall, South Omaha, Neb. Lodges No. 14 and 25. Sixth District—A. R. Black, Seattle, Wash., Lodges No. 23, 38 and 31 Bowel Complaint In Children. During the summer months children are subject to disorders of the bowels which should receive careful attention as soon as the first unnatural looseness of the bowels appears. The best medicine in use for bowel complaint is Giamberniai's Colic, Choiera and Diarrhoea Remedy as it promptly controls any unnatural looseness of the bowels. For sale by all drugstores. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS. Last week Quarterly meeting at Wesley Chapel West G street Sunday duly the 1st. Rev. A. H. Higgs Preceding Elder preached three excellent sermons. Forty-five commendant per took of the sermant at three o'clock. The night service finished up the programme for the first quarter. On Monday evening Rev. A. H. Higgs was entertained by the members and friends of Wesley Chapel, at which some of the best people of Oskaloosa were present. Prominently among the speakers Mr. Carr an old soldier, Hon. Geo. H. Woodson and Hon. Clark offered very pleasing remarke. Woodson was at his best. Rev. Higgs responded in a very credible manner. Miss Jennie Hardy favored the audience with a solo. Good singing lead by Mi. Roper was the feature of the occasion, Miss Eva Hart prefixed at the organ. Excursion Rates Via the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Every Tuesday during this year we will sell Homesee tickets to Minnesota. North Dakota and the Canadian Northwest for one fare plus $2.00 round trip Summer Tourist tickets to Pacific Coast points-Seattle, Portland San Francisco, Los Angeles and many other places, will be on sale daily from June 1st to Sept. 15th, return limit Oct. 31st. Call on or address W. K. Adams, D. P. A Des Moines, Iowa. INSTRUCTIVE INTERESTING "Correct English- How to Use it." A Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Use of English. JOSAPHINE TURCK BAKER, Editor. PARTIAL CONTENTS Course in Grammar, History and Vocabulary. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would: How to Use Them. How to Use Them Correct English (Dictionary) Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School. Correct English in the Say. Course in Letter-Writing and Eucatyn WHAT to say and WHAT not to say. Course in Letter-Writing and Punctuation. algebra Appeal list of Abbreviations. Business English for the Business Man Compound Words: How to Write Them. Studies in English Literature. AGENTS WANTED $1.00 a Year. Send 100 for single copy. CORRESPONDING ENGLISH. Evanston. 1111. Hotel, Restaurant and Pabst Bar Especially for the accommodation of the colored patronage. Every thing strictly first class. Private dining room up stairs. Baths and private entertainment. Baths and private entertainment DAVIS & JACKSON DAVIS & JACKSON, 1027-1029 W. Broadway Street. Phone 1135 COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA A chance for a wide awake woman to make a splendid living. I will sell a recipe for making Good Cream that has been used anew for fashion in Paris for years. It bleaches the skin to remove wrinkles, makes skin retracty. With each jar of cream, will send recipe and instructions how to treat diseases of the skin and give facial massage. Price $2.00. *Hair Pomade* $1.50 MISS M. M. SMITH, Box 186. Glencoe, Ml. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109-1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST. Phone 529 Homeseekers' Rates Every Tuesday via the C. & N-W. By until December 1006, to authorized homeeekers' points in Wisconsin Northern Michigan, Minnesota, South Dakota East of Missouri River, North Dakota, Alberta, Manitoba, Western Ontario and Saskatchewan. full in formation at C. & N-W. passenger station, or 401 Walnut street. THE LINDSEY PITTS ..Exchange Saloon.. New location with private rooms for transit public.... Everything First Class 214 E. Front St. New Phone 619 Davenport, Iowa. OFFICERS OF THE IOWA STATE FEDERATION. President—Gertrude D. Culberson, 334 11th Avenue, Clinton, Iowa. Vice President—Belle Bannister, 2019 Morgan street, Keokuk, Iowa. Second Vice President—Mattie Warrick, 915 Center street, Dee Wolfe, Iowa. Recording Secretary—Cyrene Trent, Burlington, Iowa. Corresponding Secretary — Lella Sheffey, Lock Box 77, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Treasurer—Phebe Cook, Lock Box 226, Buxton, Iowa. Representative Mrs. I. L. Brown, Marshallhall, Iowa. Chairman of State Committees. Rescue — Cora Jones, Oskaloosa, Iowa. Social Purity—Louise Lewis, 410 W. 10th street, Davenport, Iowa. Educational—Emma Gardener, Rural Route, No. 5, Ottawa, Iowa. ral Route No. 5, Ottawa, Iowa. Reciprocity—Kipling Owens, Kelukuwan Owens. Forestry--Georgia Gray. 728 E. 9th street, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Household Economic--Helenaowa, 711 Bashaw street, Iowa. Ja. School District--Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Des Moines, Iowa. Music--Ace Thompson, 815 E. Front street, Muscatine, Iowa. Arts and Crafts--Mrs. Hughes, 1011 Ripley street, Davenport, Iowa. Bible street, Davenport, Iowa. Wells Shepard, Davenport, Iowa.