Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 8. CITY NEWS. [N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit tigrip the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we wont all your local news—Ed. Mrs. D. Roy still remains quite sick. Miss Gassaway of St. Joseph, Mo., a visitor at Des Moines last Sunday. Miss Addie Wilkinson is entertaining Miss Virginia St. Clare of Atchison, Kansas. Rev. G. C. Mason of Monmouth, Ill., is a hard working delegate to the con- vention. Miss Claud Wilson of Kansas City was in our city Sunday the guest of Mrs. Gertrude Cannaday. Rev. M. Alexander and Mrs. Hasel are the representatives from Galesburg Ill., to the Baptist Convention. Our good friend Rev. C. H. Mendenhall of Buxton is spending this week in our city, a covenition worker. Mr. John H. Rogers is now in Omaha where he will remain, having secured a position in that city. Miss Zoe Richardson our stenographer and office girl will spend a fortnight in Chicago, Ill., the first of August. Mrs. S. C. Carey of Buxton was a visitor to our city this week, the guest of Mrs. Lewis Carey of Highland Park. Mr. Elbert Hall has accepted a position with the Waterbury Chemical company. He assumed his duties last Monday. Professor E. L. Scruggs of Macon, Mo., the President of the Western College is the right man in the right place. Nellie Leftage of W. Eleventh street entertained last Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Virginia St. Clare of Atchison Kansas. Rev. J. C. Reid of Ft. Madison was a capital city visitor this week, a delegate to the Knights of Tabor. He formerly lived in Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. M. J. Gilliam, wife of Prof. Gilliam of Buxton, is a delegate to the Baptist Convention. She is one of the leaders in the convention and a christian lady. After a very pleasant visit of two weeks in Mt. Pleasant visiting relatives and friends Mrs. Duglass Miller and two sons returned home this week. Charles Stewart of Normal, Ala., the Associated Press reporter for the Southern States, was a visitor at the District Baptist Convention and reported for the Register and Leader and other Metropolitan dailies. See cut elsewhere. When in Oskaloosa, Iowa call on Mrs. Hannah Williams for good meals and rooms, by day or week, 211 A avenue East. Mr. Phillip Tolliver of Kansas City visited his brother, R. N. Hyde and family Sunday and Monday. He was accompanied by his two daughters, Nettie and Dolly. Mrs. Walter Birney left Tuesday for Denver, Colo., to visit her niece and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Blagburn. She expects to be gone about a month. Misses Nettie Tolliver, Dolly Jamison Lillie Flowers of Kansas City, Tibita Mash and Gertrude Cannaday formed a mitine party at Ingersoll Park Monday afternoon. Mrs. F. O. Knight on Chestnut street entertained the Callanan Club Wednesday afternoon. The meeting was called to order by the pristident, Mrs. Dora Scott. A lovely luncheon was served and the club adjourned to meet at the home of Mrs. Rivers. Old Settlers annual picnic is Thursday, Aug. 9th at Union Park. Everybody invited to come out early, bring baskets well filled and enjoy one day with old friends and make new ones. Mr. Jefferson Logan received an invitation from Savannah, Mo., to attend the wedding of Miss Grace E. Williams of that town to Mr. Charles Booker of St. Paul, Minn., Wednesday evening, August 8, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams, Savannah, Mo. The Sunday School picnic given Tuesday at Greenwood park by the Congregational S. S. was a success. It was well attended and the little ones enjoyed themselves hugely. The superintendent, J. L. Thompson, was well pleased with their enjoyment and deportment. An elegant dinner was served, also supper to many who could not come at noon. Mr. and Mrs. C. F. James and Mr. C. H. Countee of Kansas City, Mo. were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn of 1124 W. 4th. street Sunday and Monday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Shelton of 1317 Day street entertained at dinner Monday, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. James and Mr. C. H. Countee of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn. Mr. and Mrs. E. Tracy Blagburn entertained at six o'clock dinner Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. James and Mr. C. H. Countee of Kansas City and Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Jones. Mr. Wm. Cain who has had charge of the private car of H. H. Polk, President of the Interurban railway company has resigned that position and Mr. Ed. Mason was selected to succeed him. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Blagburn entertained some of their friends at dinner Thursday evening in honor of Mr. A. Tillery's mother of Omaha. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. A. Tillery, Mrs. H. H. Lewis, Rev. Porter and wife. Mrs. Hester Gray and her daughter, Miss Emma, of Savannah, Mo., were in our city Sunday visiting her brother, Jefferson Logan, 1332 Lyon street. They returned home Monday evening. His niece Miss Eliza Logan of Stockton, Cal., who was visiting Mrs. Gray accompanied her to Des Moines. They all enjoyed their visit to the capital city highly. 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. The Cosmopolitan Art Club entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Nellie Leftage. The evening was spent in playing whist and dancing after which refreshments were served. Those present from out of the city were Misses Virginia St. Clair, Burton and Messrs Hill and Jackson. When in Burlington, Ia. stop at Mrs. A. A. Lamb for good lodging 421 Jefferson St. New Phone 1218. 3mo. The intellectual Improvement Club met with Mrs. J. R. Erickson 1602 Des Moines street last Friday and heard the second of the series of lectures in English composition by Attorney S. Joe Brown. The next meeting will be on Friday Aug., 2nd, at time the club will be entertained by Miss Martha Liffer at the residence of Mrs. S. Joe Brown 1187 W. 7th street. Go to Mrs. Vina Murrell for good rooms and accommodations, 118 E. 5th street, Davenport, Ia. This week we will begin a series of articles entitled "Négro in the Congregational church of America" from the able pen of Rev. Abraham Lincoln D-Mond of New Orleans, but now pastor of the new Congregational Church in Buxton, Iowa. The Reverand is one of the best informed and eloquent ministers of our race, and we hope his articles will be read and much appreciated in view of the fact, that we in the North-west know but little about that church. We acknowledge the receipt of two new pamphlet books one entitled "A Burning Message to the Young" by E. Arlington Wilson D. D. of Kansas the great evangelist, the other is entitled "The Uncrowned Queen" by Chas. D. Fishback, A. M. B. D. of Topeka, Kans. which is just out. It is a reply to Thomas Dixon's Clansman and will no doubt be interesting to the public. Both of those books sells at 25 cents a piece and should be owned and read by each member of our race. PEOPLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. 318 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X CARD OF THANKS. Buxton, 1a, July 24.—Editor Bystander: Please permit me an opportunity to hereby express my sincere gratitude to the many friends, and especially to the Worthy Master of the True Reformers and the Noble Governess of the Household of Ruth of Des Moines, for their kind devotion to my beloved deceased wife in her last illness and death at Mercy hospital in your city. Very gratefully yours. Henry Nicholas. There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. EDITORALS. The Detroit Informer issue week before last was a beauty. It was the Woman's Convention number. it was well illustrated with cuts of the leading club woman of America. It also contained many addresses of these distinguished ladies with a detailed report and the last week's issue contained cuts of all the newly elected officers. This paper has the best report, while we are not advertising the Informer, yet we ask those who would like a complete report to send for those copies, Detroit, Mich. National Woman's Club. Last week concluded the Biennial Session of National Colored Women's Club at Detroit, Mich., while the session was well represented, yet the attendance was not so large as was anticipated, but the character and work accomplished was par excellent. It was truly helpful to those who attended and will serve as an inspiration to the many auxiliaries to go forth "Lifting as we climb" and if the men in their clubs and secret organizations seek to lift and help their falling brothers rather then to seek self agrandizement, our race would advance faster and become a united power for good: but club woman let us say to you to continue onward and upward to the better and nobler things of life, throw away self pride, envy, hatred and Joulousy and seek to elevate and lift the burden from your sup pressed sisters, in each community only hoping that the good we do for humanity, may live for the evil will live. BAPTIST CONVENTION. This month perhaps more than any other one month, will have witness the meeting of more conventions, more secret organizations, more clubs and church auxiliaries than any one month during the year. The one that our city is now entertaining viz: the western district of the National Baptist Convention, now in session, will be the largest meeting in Iowa this year. It is a convention truly representative of our race and their denomination. Their work thus far has been commendable and on the high order which will appeal to the well read and well bred of all classes and races. Again it brings together and focus into one central thought the ideas of our race in the middle west. It is in this middle west that we must, as a race, play a great part in the ultimate solution of the missed named race problem. As leaders in our community we are confronted with many obstacles, such as color prejudice, race hatred, selfish jealousies and incompetent and immoral leaders, adding all these with many of our young boys and girls unbecoming boistrious and noisy actions in public places and on our street cars, make the task of spiritual, intellectual and financial evolution most difficult, yet we prepare to meet those conditions and settle them right, condemning the wrong and cleaving to good, holding the central thought that you are your brothers keepers, and ever remembering the divine truth, "The brotherhood of man and the fatherhood of God." THE REPUGLICAN STATE CONVENTION. Next Wednesday the Iowa State Republican convention will meet here to name the state republican ticket. Nearly all the state offices are contested by aspirants from different parts of Iowa. Of course the great thought centers on the Governorship. There are three aspirants, but counting anything on instructions and pledges the present incumbent, Gov. A. B. Cummins, has more then enough to nominate him. Instructed and uncontested he has 885, while Hon. George D. Perkins has instructed and uncontest-430, and Maj. Rathburn has 104 and 161 uninstructed and 60 contested. There is a total vote of 1640, of which 821 is a majority. The convention will be largely attended. There are many colored delegates from the state; although Polk county is very poorly represented according to the colored population. We hope the convention will be harmonious. CELEBRATION. Emancipation celebration at Moberly, Mo., August 4. One week from Saturday the colored people of Moberly will hold their annual celebration in commemoration of Abraham Lincoln's proclamation. Good speakers, good music and a beautiful park will greet those who might go. The Wabash railroad will run a special excursion train, leaving Des Moines Friday night at 10 o'clock, arriving in Moberly at 5:50 Saturday morning. Price from Des Moines only $2.00 for round trip. Everybody invited. Corinthian Baptist Church, where Convention is now in session. AN BAPTIST Church, where the Nai ession. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHURCH. THE CHURCH Corinthian Baptist Church, where the National Distict Baptist Convention is now in session. JOHN H. HARRIS CHARLES STEWART The above cut is the well knu Stewart of Normal, Ala., the only staff. He is a brilliant writer and the well known newspaper, the only colored m t writer and able speak The above cut is the well known newspaper reporter, Charles Stewart of Normal, Ala., the only colored man on the Associated staff. He is a brilliant writer and able speaker. CONVENTION REPORT. Perhaps no time in the history of Des Moines was there as many representative men and women in the city than were here during this week attending the General District Convention which comprises a part of the great National Baptist convention. These men and women were from the gates of the Union, and had been giving out good advice to our people. Tuesday morning, the Rev. Dr. T. L. Griffith, who is to be congratulated upon bringing to the city such a number of intelligent men and women, turned over to the convention the keys of Corinthian church as well as the hearts and homes of the good people in this city. In doing this he assured them that all the people were pleased to have them here on account of the good they had to do for their splendid example which would be held out to the youth of the land. The gavel was then sounded by Mrs. W. L. Grant, of Kansas City, Kansas, who is the president of the woman's convention. In her opening remarks she said that the woman must play the great problems which confront the American people as two as in the bringer of the race and in bringing the world to Christ, Mrs. G. H. Jackson, of Fort Madison, and Mrs. F. D. Michael, of Kansas City. Mo., conducted the devotional exercises which consisted of song and prayer and scripture reading. There were many short prayers offered up for the success of the meeting, APTIST CHURCH. here the National District Baptist wn newspaper reporter, Charles colored man on the Associated able speaker. and some of the delegates told of their conflict with sin and the devil during the past twelve months. **Convention Opened,** "I am indeed glad to see so many of you here at the opening of the convention," said Mrs. Grant, "and out of this meeting we hope to accomplish much for God and the negro race. I believe that the time has arrived in the history of the negro race when we as women must do more to lift up our people, for if we are to be anything at all in this country it must be through the efforts of our women. Have you ever thought of the battle which the black woman, must fight in this country. She must fight all classes and colors men, women, more hope than that of Chancellerville, more intense than the one which turned a Nepolon's life, more prophetic than the battle of Gettysburg. Working on starvation wages often, she must support herself, children and a good-for-nothing husband." At this point the president announced at committee on enrollment, and finance. This was followed by the introduction of visitors and delegates, for it was announced that the social together with the business and religious side would be cultivated during the session. Rev. B. F. Aber, Ph.D., visitor to make an address, which was both short and pointed. He congratulated the delegates on having to many able women, and declared that they were an honor to the race. He was delighted with the success of the meeting thus far, and said that the people in his country were interested in mission and education, and were pleased to join in the work. After a number of short addresses the convention took a look at a request for a memorial of this event in the lecture room of the church by efficient committees and clubs and the delegates were loud in their presses. Much credit is due Rev. Griffin and his members. At 2:30 Mr. Eiza Lago, of Gatesburg, led in the singing "Must Jesus Dear the Cross Alone" and Mey. M. Johnson of Colorado Springs assisted in the service of opening. "Meat For the Master's Use, the subject of an address delivered by Mey. M. Johnson, L. M. Larshard, D. D. of Kansas City, Mo., preached the opening sermon, which was an able discourse by an able minister Tuesday night addresses of welcome were delivered and each address was frightened with good thigs. Miss Bentrice T errell, represented the state, Mrs. Lenora Gannady, welcomed the delegates to the city, and Mrs. Selma Brown to the church. The addresses were responded to by Mrs. A. L. Anderson, of Duquoin, Ill. Rev. T. J. Carr, of Topeka, Kansas, preached an able sermon and a collection was lifted for the work. Wednesday session was taken up in the reading and discussion of the different papers by the delegates in the afternoon the following officers were elected to the evening session. Interesting session, E. L. Seugues of Macon, Mo., delivered a masterful address after which Mrs. Georgia De Baptist Faulkner, formerly a teacher in the Lincoln Institute, Jefferson, Mo., but now a missionary to Moravia, South Africa, delivered a fine address. More next week. J. REV. B. F. ABNER. This is one of the rising Western men, Rev. B. Franklin A. M. B. Th., an evangelist of Enid, Oklahoma, a gr Bishop College, Marshall, Tex., also Guadlupe College, Tex. He is an interesting convention worker. This is one of the rising Western men, Rev. B. Franklin Abner, A. M. B. Th., an evangelist of Enid, Oklahoma, a graduate of Bishop College, Marshall, Tex., also Guadlupe College, Seguin, Tex. He is an interesting convention worker. National Association of Colored Women's Clubs. Held an Interesting Session Last Week in Detroit, Michigan. The 10th biennial session of the National Association of the Colored Women of the United States, which closed its session last week, was one of the largest, best and most cultured gatherings of the kind ever seen in America. There assembled some of the best type of American womanhood. Thirty-three states were represented by 204 delegates who approximately represented 25,000 colored women in the thirty-three states. It was a great meeting Price, Five Cents. of the best cultured and most refined brains of the Afro-Americans. Among those present were Mrs. Mary Church Terrell of Washington, D. C., Mrs. Josephine E. Bruce of Mississippi, Mrs. Booker Washington of Alabama, Mrs. Elizabeth Lindsay Davis, the national organizer of Chicago, Mrs. M. E. Stewart of Louisville, Ky., Mrs. Lucy Thurman of Michigan, Elizabeth C. Carter of Massachusetts, Mrs. J. Silone Yates of Louisville and Miss Cornelia Bowen of Alabama. Many excellent papers were read and ably discussed. One of the most interesting and touching session was the memorial services held in rememberance to the late Susan B. Anthony, Judge Albion E. Tourgee of New York and Paul Laurence Danbar. The eulogies on those departed friends and leaders were very fine. Their resolutions adopted and submitted to the world is very fine and good. They are as follows: Resolutions. The Fifth Biennial Convention of the National Association of Colored Women assembled in Detroit, Michigan, July 9-14, 1900, humbly and grate- Mrs. Georgia M. DeBaptist-Faulkner just returned as a missionary from Liberia, West Africa and is one of the distinguished Baptist Convention visitors. She was formerly a teacher in the Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Mo. She is a brilliant public speaker. fally acknowlges the kind Providence of God in the preservation and welfare of our organiz'ion and in bringing us together again as co-laborers for the promotion of our efforts for racial upit. Inasmuch as the law provides for trial by jury for all of its citizens, and whereas this law is grossly violated in the brutal lynchings and burnings still prevalent throughout this country: Be it Resolved. That we, representa- C g Western men, Rev. B. Franklin Abner, melist of Enid, Oklahoma, a graduate of Tex., also Guadluge College, Seguin, convention worker. of s tives of the Negro womanhood of America, do deploy and condemn these inhuman acts and persist in urging the just enforcement of the laws of the land, and to this end we appeal to all of those in authority, even to the Chief Executive of the nation. FIFTEENTH AMENDMENT. Whereas, Our people are constantly subjected to humiliating treatment on railroads, street cars, and in other public conveyances, and Whereas, In all cases first-class fares are demanded, therefore Be it Resolved, That we unite our efforts in advising our people to refrain from using these conveyances, as possible, wherever this discrimination exists. Be it Resolved, That we especially condemn and discourage the patronage of excursions in the sections where this discrimination is found, not only as a protest against such discrimination, but because of their great immoral nuisances and effects meeting | (Continued on page 4, column four.) No Abiding Class of Rich Men. it is quite unnecessary in this country to feel alarm about the rise of a permanent class of very rich people, declares Charles W. Elliot in World's Work. To transmit great estates is hard. They get divided, or dispersed. The heirs are often unable to keep their inherited treasures, or if, by the help of lawyers and other hired agents, they manage to keep them they cease to accumulate and only spend. This is one of the natural effects on his children of the very rich man's mode of life. With rarest exceptions the very rich man of to-day are not the sons of the very rich man of 30 years ago, but are new men. It will be the same 30 years hence. The wise rich man will try to put his sons into the beneficent professions and occupations which have strong intellectual and moral interest, and in which pecuniary independence is a distinct advantage. Such are the public service in elective or appointive offices, the ministry, scientific research, social service, and the management of charities and of serviceable endowed institutions. Inherited wealth enables young men to devote themselves early to these fine employments, which are not pecuniarily remunerative but yet possess the highest sort of interest and offer all the rewards of beneficent influence among men. From persons so occupied, from the ranks of the learned and scientific professions, and from the more intellectual and useful sorts of business the highest class of each generation in a democracy is in large measure recruited. The new-made very rich may not belong to this class. The chances are against them unless they prove themselves men of distinction both mentally and morally. One of the best tests of the worth of free institutions is their capacity to produce a numerous class of superior persons—rich, well-off, comfortable, or just self-supporting—a class larger in proportion and more meritorious than any other form of government has produced. All signs indicate that the American democracy will meet this test. What "Makes" a Man. The college that a famous man had been graduated from is very likely to claim all the credit for his distinguished character and achievements. A portrait of the late John Hay was presented to Brown university this week, and, according to the orator of the occasion, the Brown of 50 years ago must be awarded no end of glory for having had the young Hay as a student and having given to him its diploma. If the colleges of 50 years ago were such inefficient places of learning and mind training as Charles Francis Adams avows them to have been, a difficult problem arises in awarding to them just the proper amount of credit for their celebrated alumni. But however good or bad a college may be at a certain time, it is sure to turn out some one who makes more or less of an impression upon the world in his after life. Did the college "make him?" It is to be feared that some of the credit for a great career must be awarded to the man's grandfathers, grandmothers, and even his father and mother, then a little more to his training at home in the early plastic period down through adolescence, and still a little more to the other schools that helped to develop him, and finally a good round bit to the never-ending drill that he acquired away from books in the hurly-burly of life itself. What credit is left may be awarded to the modest institution where the great man spent four short years out of his 60 or 70. Really, says the Springfield Republican, this is not detracting from the credit due to a college for a great alumnus; it is merely a protest against the college taking all, as so often happens on commencement day, and at alumni dinners. The landtag at Wurtenburg has been giving favorable consideration to a bill requiring that every community having as many as 40 male laborers under the age of 18 shall establish a commercial and trade school and compel attendance of the youth threat for not less than three years. The bill, also, provides that no boy under 17 years old shall enter a dramshop, which provision hath the appearance of a direct Teutonic affront to Gambrinus. Evidently the Vaterland means to make the most of its rising generation in a way that might well be emulated in this country. The demand for pure food is worldwide. Nearly every civilized nation is taking steps to check and punish adulteration and stop practices that may affect the wholesomeness of food articles. The result is likely to be much less "doctoring" of the things we eat and drink. A Missouri court has decided that a man who kisses his wife morning, noon and night is a nuisance. But that is one nuisance that very few women complain to the court about. A Chicago money-loaning agency, established with a capital of $2,500, has been shown in court to make a profit of $15,000 a year. The loan shark grows fat on its diet of loan sucker. Thomas A. Edison says he expects soon to place the automobile in the reach of all. It would be much better if he would find a way to place all of us out of the reach of the automobile. The role of the baseball knocker is way more personal one to him. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth Son of Wealthy Kansas Cattleman Maryland Dairy Maryland Des Moines—George J. Wolberd, twenty-eight years of age, son of a millionaire ranchman of Cawker, Kansas, is believed to have been murdered. Young Wolberd until recently was a student at Highland Park. Some time ago he went to $40 Sixth avenue to board. On the night of the 10th he disappeared and since that time no trace of him can be found. He was missing man fearful play for the reason that when he disappeared he was expecting a large sum of money from home. He also wore splendid diamonds, it being estimated that at the time he disappeared he had on his person something like $1,000 worth of precious stones. Every effort is being expended to locate the missing man. Young Wolberd was said to be of a quiet disposition and was seldom away from his room except on business trips. He was one of the most popular members of the Highland Conservatory. The theory of kidnapping has been advanced by a number of detectives working on the case. It is claimed that crooks knowing of the wealth of the young man's father probably caught him while he was walking for purposes of ransom. Police officials, however, do not take much stock in this. They say that the age of the young man would make this plan not worth while and entirely too dangerous for the most nervous people, as if young Wolberd has met with foul play he was murdered for the money and jewelry on his person. Wolberd's father is one of the wealthiest citizens of Kansas. He is the owner of about 40,000 acres of land near Cawker, Kansas, a large town. Several months ago Wolberd, who is twenty-eight years of age came to Des Moines. He wished to study violin, and after considerable investigation of the different conservatories in the city, commenced work under Dr. Hefs of the Highland School. He found many students and spent the greater portion of his time practicing on the instrument. WILL FORECLOSE MINES. Trust Company After Callanan Prop erty in Mexico Des Moines.—The Iowa Loan & Trust company as trustee has started actions in the courts at Durango, Mex. to foreclose a trust mortgage on a property upon which it is alleged the interest has not been paid. The bond holders are scattered far and wide and in addition, creditors in Mexico are claiming priority in the 1894 and wgs for $1,400,000 of which $500,000 have been paid. It appears also that James Lincoln Callanan, one of the executives originally but who was later appointed October, has left His books are being investigated as it is alleged irregularities of some $300,000 to $500,000 appear, and it is charges that contract speculation may have occurred for some of the alleged difficulties. SMITH IS RENOMINATED Representative From Ninth District Given Unanimous Indorsement. Council Bluffs—Congressman Walter I. Smith was renominated yesterday for member of congress from the Ninth district by acclamation. He was the only candidate considered, and his nomination was accompanied by resolutions affirming his indorsement record and his dedication floorveal. No reference was made either in the resolutions or during the proceedings of the convention to the factional fight in state politics. Two delegations were present from Akron county, but no discrimination was made between them, and the fact of their presence did not appear in the proceedings. MAKE SURVEY FOR BIG DRAIN. New District Will Be the Largest in Hamilton County. Webster City.-County Surveyor E. E. Fox and a force of surveyors are at the old Iowa lake bed in Rose Grove township, where they are making the first survey for a new drainage district, and one that will be the second. The first survey will whole of the watershed will contain 20,000 acres. The old lake bed itself contains only a little over 1,200 acres. The lake bed, of course, will be the principal part of the new drainage district. All the farm land surrounding, which drains into it, is being the district. As yet the estimate has been made of the cost of this drain. Pitchfork Runs Into Boy. Perry - Sliding down the side of the hay in a hay loft on the farm of his uncle, 9-year-old Clyde Naylor was caught, his abdomen and his abdomen to the depth of two inches. he is resting casually, although it is hard for the attending physicians to tell how seriously the injury will be. The lad's cries and screams are exacerbated by the exerted the fork. It is feared the fork penetrated an intestine. Incendiaries Busy at Anita Anita.-Because of two fires the past week, thought to be of incendiary origin, the department store of A. M. Steele & Co. is almost a total wreck, making a loss of almost $14,000. The building, which is owned by the local Knights of Pythias, is damaged to the extent of $1,000. Both building and stock are fully insured. Farm Hand Killed By Train. Fort Dodge.-Charles Ben King, a farm hand, 42 years old, was run down and killed two miles east of Dumcine by Illinois Central passenger train No. 21. He was walking on the track and accidentally hit no hear of approaching. Francona forts were made by the engineer to stop, but he could not do it. Randall Green Tried to Rob Union's Treasurer. Des Moines.—Flourishing a big revolver and vowing that he had traveled 180 miles to get their money, Randall Green, a negro coal miner formerly employed in the mines at Enterprise, succeeded in holding up half a dozen members of the miners' local. No. 384, including the several miners from the local mines, following their union meeting in Scandia hall, and after keeping them at bay for fifteen minutes, made away with $1, leaving $300 which was lying in plain sight on the table during the whole episode. The miners had gained sufficient courage to leave their hall and regain the street, the man had disappeared. The police reached the place within five minutes after being summoned, and were given a good description of the man, who was rested by Roundman Breeding and Officer Badgley at an early morning Green was once employed in the Enterprise mines, and was known to several members of the local. He has been away from Des Moines for several months, and had not been seen by any one of the miners until he made his dramatic appearance in their midst. "AUTO-AIRSHIPPING" iowa to be introduced to New World at the at the State Fair Des Moines—When the wonderful Knaubenhue Airship goes "auto-airshiping" from the grounds of the Iowa State Fair and sails gracefully over the topmost spire above the gilded roof of the fair, the day of the fair next month it will mark the epoch of the first appearance of a successful aerial craft in Iowa. It will be a historic incident and the event who are so favored as to witness it; it will also inaugurate a week's program, educational and entertaining, the like of which was never before seen in Iowa. With an audience of more than 100 stock and farm products, with added special features to make the fair of unusual interest to every member of the family, and an amusement park, the exacting of the thousands of state fair visitors, there is no doubt of the great success of this year's fair. The horse and cattle entries close August 14th, the fair month. The fair managers are delighted with the present outlook. FIRE AT MONTOUR. One-Third of Business Section Des stroved by Fire. Marsha'Town.—One-third of the business section of the little town of Montour, just east of here, was destroyed by fire on the afternoon of the 25. The total loss is estimated at $100,000. The damage in James Stewart's restaurant by the explosion of a gasoline store. Other losers are: Mrs. Clara Tolifaro, millinery; E. L. Gould, storage building containing flour and feed; two vacant building owned by a man named Ruggies; the first National bank was badly damaged. Fire departments at Tanna and Toleda came to the rescue. The town was in danger of being wiped out. CLAY FOUND AT GARDEN CITY. Valuable Discoveries of Blue Clay Beds and Gas Are Made. Garden City—Drillers at work on a well for Mrs. Annie Feedan in the east park, which those who are familiar with similar clay, claim to be the best they have seen in the state for the tile and brick. On T. O. Langland's farm, about forty rods northwest of the city, where the water feels deep in which is gas, that when lighted throws a flame several feet in the air. There are several acres adjoining the town on the north, and the D. M., I. F. & N. railroad on the wet that are underlain with this blue water, and it is believed with gas as well. OLIN BANKER ARRESTED E. E. Snyder, Charged With Fraudulent Banking, is in Custody. Sloux City.—E. E. Snyder, formerly a banker of Olin, was arrested here on an indictment charging fraudulent.anking and taken to Jones county for trial. His bank made an assignation. He was charged with fraud. were paid 20 cents on the dollar. Snyder has been employed as timekeeper for a railroad construction gang. Broken Heart Worth $400 Atlantic--Because a fond father came on the scene with $400 to recompense him for a broken heart Frank Libby of Des Moines has with drawn threats of a breach of promise suit against Miss McWald, the daughter of the late Libby, the Atkinson National bank. The girl threw Libby over for J. H. Chamberlain of Atlantic and he demanded something as a balm. Drowned While Swimming Anamosa.—A young man by the name of glass was drowned in the Wapsie river just above Anamosa while bathing. He was an inexperienced swimmer. He was his depth. A companion was with him but was unable to give him any aid. The body was recovered after a search of seven! hours a few rooftops above the river. A crew was employed on the paving gang and was little known about town. Woman Bitten by a Mad Dog Woman Bitten by a Mad Dog. "Iowa City—Mary Prybil, aged 22 years, was badly bitten and torn by a dog. He was taken to the hospital. The wounds were quickly cutterized and surgeons say the odd ones are against hydrophobia. The deter was killed and burned in a furnace by angry citizens. Cloud, Burst, Damages, Scr Sioux City—Rain amounting at most to a cloudburst washed out fifteen hundred feet of Illinois Central railroad track just north of Onawa, crippling traffic on the line between that place and Cherokee and damage Mrs. Mary Wagner, of 1867 Kosutch Ave. Bridgeport, Conn., says: "I was so weakened and generally run down with kidney disease that for a long time I could not do my work and was five weeks in bed. There was continual bearing doo phee phee backaches, headaches and at times dizzy spells when everything was a blur before with kidney disease that for a long time I could not do my work at a farm for three weeks in bed. There was continual bearing down pain, terrible backaches, headaches and at times dizzy spells when everything was a blur before me. The passages of the kidney secretions were irregular and painful, and there was considerable sediment and odor. I don't know what I would have done but for Doxon. I could see an improvement from the first box, and five boxes brought a final cure." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a boz. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. WISDOM OF THE ANCIENTS. Attention to small things is the economy of virtue.—Chinese maxim. The ways to enrich are many and most of them foul for you.—Terence. Provided a woman be well principled she has dowry enough.—Plautus. Where the love of the people is assured the seditions are thwarted.—Blas. He is truly rich whe desires nothing, and he is truly poor who covets all.—Solon. It is a greater offense to steal dead men's labors than their clothes.—Synesius. To do a kindness to a bad man is like sowing your seed in the sea.—Phocylides. We ought either to be silent or speak things better than silence.—Parmenides. The public has more interest in the punishment of an injury but he who suffers it.—Cato. AWFUL ITCHING ON SCALP. Hair Finally Had to Be Cut to Save Condition. Saved by Gulgrim. Saved by Gulgrim. "I use the Cuticura Soap and Ointment for a diseased scalp, dandruff, and constantly falling of hair. Finally I had to cut my hair to save any at all. Just at that time I read about the Cuticura Remedies. Once every week I shampooed my hair with the Cuticura Remedies. I went to the moment twice a week. In two months time my hair was long enough to do up in French twist. That is now five years ago, and I have a lovely head of hair. The length is six inches below my waist line, my scalp is in very good condition, and no more sandruff or itching of the scalp. I used the Cuticura Remedies needed to me as good, but with no results. Mrs. W. F. Gries, Clay Center, Neb. Oct. 23, 1905." SOME BEDROOM DON'TS. Don't lie in the same position all night if you can help it. Don't cover your head with the bed-lothes. Have your covers warm but light. Don't go to bed hungry. Don't any light simple food that you wish it if agrees with you. Don't go in a room that is too cold. From 55 to 60 degrees is the right temperature. Don't go to bed with cold feet, but see to it that they are warm and comfortable before you get in bed. Don't fill your bedroom with bric-a-brac and draperies, but have as little as possible in it to catch the dust. Don't put your pillows in the arms, as it draws the air out of the bed. Set bed and bedding, but place the pillows out of the sunlight in a current of air. 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Defiance Starch — good, hot or cold the heat; all kinds of laundry work 16 oz. for 10c. STRIKE STILL HANGS FIRE SECRET CONFERENCE IS HELD Famine Adds to Difficulty of Immediate Strike—Peasants Need Railroads or They Would Be Cut Off from all Supplies—Police Grow More Active. St. Petersburg, July 27.—The decision on the question of a general strike is still hanging fire. No word has been received from the revolutionary leaders who again were in secret session last night. In addition to other resolutions the condition of the crops of the districts is advanced as a new argument against a strike, as the peasantry would resent the tying up of railroads upon which they are dependent for grain to keep them from starvation. The ministry of railroads received word of despair over railroad bridges and it is believed that the radicals are resorting to this means to force the issue. The police are becoming more active in breaking up the meetings in the capitals. Yesterday they invaded a conference of the police held in a prominent house, and placed, all of those in attendance under arrest for five hours while the house was searched and papers examined. News has been received here that radical troubles had been reported in Russia and natives of Siberia. One person was killed and six were wounded in the first encounter. Warsaw, July 27.—A daring robber, was perpetrated yesterday on one of the officers of Warsaw. Revolutionaries stopped a passenger train by pulling the emergency brake. After assuring the passengers that no harm would be done them the robbers uncoupled the locomotive and the passengers filled with the receipts of various stations. The gendarme in charge was killed and the engine driver forced to proceed to a spot where the line passes through a wood. At a given signal, open the boxes, abstracted $7,500 and decamped. London, July 27. The report at Copenhagen of the Daily Telegraph states as on information from capitol officials and foreign seals that the Russian revolutionists still continue to smuggle arms and ammunition into Russia. Many cargoes of ammunition, the correspondence has been discharged on the Finnish coast. "STRONG-HANDED REFORM." Stolypin Outlines His Policy in Two Words. St. Petersburg, July 27. "Strong-hudted reform" is laid down by M. Stolpyin as the keynote of his administration in an interview in which the premier expressed his confidence that this policy, with the aid of the "innate patriotism of the masses," will permit the all reports, is still loyal and reliable, will title the country over until the convoction of the next parliament. He emphasized, as did Controller of the Empire Schwanechab on Sunday, the belief that the outcastive nor capable of constructive work. He spoke with special scorn of the leaders of the constitutional democrats, not attempting to conceal his impression that the quasi respectability of the party was but a cover for the outcastive nor capable of constructive element of the revolution. They did not honestly believe in either a general expropriation of land or in complete amnesty. Their advocacy of these features was merely a campaign cry. The premier stated that the outcastive nor capable of constructive element of the revolution were not arrested for signing the Völgnb manifesto, because that merely would have conferred a mild and much desired martyrdom on them, but they would be held responsible for the slightest error in the institutions saddled doctrines, such as refusal to pay taxes or furnish recruits to the army. GIGANTIC PLOT DISCOVERED. Claim Revolutionists Planned Strike for October. Paris, July 27.—According to the Journal's St. Petersburg correspondent, the Russian authorities discovered in the course of recent searches the existence of a gigantic organization for a general revolutionary strike in October next, the plans of which were apparently prepared. The emperor consequently decided to strike a sharp blow by dissolving the representative assembly and thus prevent parliament from becoming a tribune for revolutionists. The Echo de Paris states that it was police intervention that led to the publication of the newspaper Misia, which was attended by a number of deputies, that led to the discovery of a plot by the organized labor and Jewish groups of the lower house of the parliament. The government demanded the expulsion of the leader of the Misia, and the House refused to accede, and consequently it was dissolved, the government believing it was cognizant of the plot. BRYAN IS RECEIVED BY KING EDWARD London, July 27—Wm. J. Bryan, who was introduced by Ambassador Reid, was received in private audience by King Edward at Buckingham palace at the king's palace, and received his majesty having notified Mr. Reid that he desired to meet Mr. Bryan. The interview was quite informal and was marked with the pleasing cordiality of the king, who showed Americans in whom he is interested. Only the king, Mr. Reid and Mr. Bryan were present. The conversation largely turned on the subject of peace and the conference with the objects of which the king showed himself thoroughly in accord. TEACHERS SPEAKERS BUSINESS MEN A SCHOOL FOR EACH DRAKE UNIVERSITY Des Moines, Iowa. SCHOOL OF ORATORY offers a two-year course in Public Speaking NORMAL SCHOOL offers courses for High School Grade. Pre- mary and Kindergarten teachers COMMERCIAL SCHOOL offers thorough course in Book keeping and Band management at very low rates. 1664 students enrolled this year. High well equipped University Buildings. 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Very low round-trip rates, to this resort have been put in effect this summer by the Union Pacific and its connections. For full information in regard to rates, and Yellowstone Park folder, address W. G. Neimeyer, G. A., 120 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, III. Benjamin Jeans, who recently retired as guard on the London and Birkenhead express after 54 years of service, probably holds the world's record for travel. It amounts to more than 4,000,000 miles, or the equivalent of 160 times around the equator. Dr. Ernest, a Metz physician, has been decorated by the pope with the award of St. Gregory for maintaining a conference for medical men that the best cure for lupus is a visit to Lourdes and the use of the Lourdes water. It is better to decide a difference between enemies than friends, for one of our friends will certainly become an enemy, and one of our enemies a friend.—Blas. 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THE SHEPHERD'S CROOK. People First Learn Use to Which the Implement Is Put by Owner. "What is a shepherd's crook used for?" The automobilists were out, far out, on the country. A summer sky of light, delicious blue smiled down on them. An air perfumed with turp and flower scents fanned their cheeks. The land was dotted with sheep, which a shepherd guarded, attended by a shaggy and wise shepherd dog. "The use of a shepherd's crook? Why?" she said, "it is a staff, a support, isn't it?" "But the crook—the crook handle—that is what I'm speaking of. What is the use of that crook handle?" he repeated. "She did not know. No one knew, she called the young shepherd." "These ignorant people," he said, "don't know why a shepherd always carries a crook. Show them what a crook is used for." The shepherd smiled, and, approach sheep, he hooked the crook around his hind leg, and drew it to him. He hooked another sheep's hind leg, another's. In a minute or so he had hooked a dozen sheep. That's wot a shepherd's crook is," he said; "to grab holt o' the sheep with. A shepherd without a hook would be like a fisherman with a hook." Andrew Carnegie, at Gravesend, when he was the first distinguished stranger to receive the freedom of the through, said that he only understood machine—the human one—and he always patted it on the back. Liquor and cigar tables," says the Madon Mail, "with the glasses and glasses cunningly concealed and fitted in a little refrigerator, are very similar just now as wedding presen- The best hearts are ever the brav- said Sterne. BACK TO PULPIT. What Food Did for a Clergyman. minister of Elizabethtown tells Grape-Nuts food brought him to his pulpit; "Some 5 years ago and an attack of what seemed to be Grippie which left me in a com- state of collapse and I suffered some time with nervous prostration. My appetite failed, I lost flesh I was a more skeleton, life was a len to me, I lost interest in every- and almost in everybody save precious wife. 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Or have the food into some of the many delicous given in the little recipe book picks. days' trial of Grape-Nuts help: "There's a reason." in pkgs. for a copy of the fa title. book. "The Road to Well SLAPS DREYFUS' FACE COWARDLY ATTACK ON MAJOR AT MILITARY CLUB. Rehabilitated Officer Stunned by Treatment Accorded Him on First Visit to Exclusive Organization Since Reinstatement. Paris.-MaJ. Dreyfus was the victim of a cowardly attack in the Military club Wednesday night, where all the officers were assembled to give a reception to the Thirteenth regiment artillery, to which Dreyfus and Commandant Targe, one of his stanchest defenders, are attached. The moment Dreyfus and his friend Targe presented themselves in the salon of the Cercle Miliaire a commandant, whose name is still unknown, approached Dreyfus and slapped him squarely in the face. Dreyfus was stunned at the treatment accorded him on his first visit to the club, which is the most exclusive in France, since he was restored to the army, but he did not resent the insult. The club immediately became divided into two hostile camps, however, one favoring and the other opposing Dreyfus, and a general clash resulted between the officers. During the melee, it is said, many of those engaged were painfully injured. The doors of the club instantly were closed. The assault is regarded as part of a conspiracy to reopen the Dreyfus affair. The commandant who insulted Dreyfus will, it is said, refuse to meet Dreyfus in a duel in the hope Dreyfus will tire of the humiliations his associates appear determined to heap upon him and quit the army. M. Eltenne, minister of war, will order the arrest of the commandant and subject him to trial. Dreyfus was accompanied to the reception by Joseph Reinach, one of his supporters. The reception was intended to be a great compliment to the reinstalled officer. It was the intention of Dreyfus to start for a two months' vacation in Switzerland. TWENTY KILLED IN WRECK. Collision Between Freight and Passenger Train—Injuries 23 Charlotte, N. C.—In one of the worst railroad casualties in the history of this section, about 20 people were killed and more than that number injured as the result of a head on collision between a through east-bound passenger train and an extra freight near Rockingham, N. C., four miles west of Hamlet, at 8:30 o'clock Sunday evening. Many of the victims are said to be negroes. The official reports sent to the general offices of the Seaboard line showed that 19 dead and 23 injured had been taken out of the wreck. The officials of the road attribute the disaster to the failure of the telegraph operator at Rockingham to deliver orders to the passenger train. Engineer F. B. Lewis, of Hamlet, and Fireman Tom Hill, of the passenger train, were killed. The negro fireman of the freight also is said to have been killed while the engineer of the freight saved himself by jumping. Only a few of the bodies extricated from the wreck have been identified. BOLT STRIKES GRANDSTAND. Five Persons Killed Outright at Manitowoc Ball Game. Manitowoc, Wis.-Just before a game of ball between a local team and a Plymouth, Wis., nine, a fierce electrical storm swept over the city Sunday afternoon and a bolt of lightning hit the grandstand, where the spectators and players had sought shelter. Five persons were killed outright and a score or two injured by the shock. The dead: Albert Skhura, 28 years; Walter Handl, 18 years; Ivine Voeillert, 20 years; Anton Karke, 14 years; William Knautzen, 16 years. When the storm came up and it began to rain all sought shelter in the grandstand. The bolt struck the roof and descended among the crowd, and of the 150 there half of them were stunned. Two were found dead in the stand and the other three just outside on the field. The work of rescue proceeded during a terrific storm, scores of women hurrying to the grounds in search of their sons who were at the game. Forest Fires in Michigan. Marquette, Mich., July 26—Serious forest fires are raging northwest of here. The town of Birch, 15 miles distant, the scene of the extensive operations of the Northern Lumber company is in grave danger, and Mayor Culver, of Marquette, general manager of the company, who is at the scene has telephoned for help. With the sawmill plant and lumber and timber, half a million dollars worth of property is in jeopardy at Birch. Eight Hour Law Opinion. Washington.—Informally the navy department has been advised that the opinion of the department of justice is to the effect that a battleship under construction is not a public work under the eight-hour labor law. Candidate for Congress. Madison, Wis.—M. S. Dudgeon, an attorney of Madison, who was formerly a member of the assembly, has announced his candidacy for congress on the Republican ticket, to succeed the late H. C. Adams. Car Strike at New Bedford New Bedford, Mass.-More than 600 motormen and conductors, some of whom are not members of the street railway union, struck Tuesday. The service is crippled. The point at issue is recognition of the union. Stromboli Volcano Spouting. Palermo—The Stromboli volcano, after quieting down, has again become violently active. The ashes reached Sicily, lava is pouring out of the crater and the population of the island of Stromboli is most excited. RUNNING WILD! WAR PEACE CONFERENCE ENDED WAR CONTRABAND AND PRIVATE PROPERTY AT SEA DISCUSSED. Text of Resolution Adopted by Delegates—King Edward to Receive Visitors. London.—The conference of the interparliamentary union, after a prolonged debate Wednesday, adopted the following resolution: "The interparliamentary union, now assembled in London, expresses the view that the second Hague conference should: "1. By treaty define contraband of war as being restricted to arms, munitions of war and explosives. "2. Reassert and confirm the principle that neither a ship carrying contraband of war nor other goods aboard such ship not being contraband of war may be destroyed. "3. Affirm that even between belligerents private property should be as immune at sea as it is on land." The conference also adopted a resolution in favor of the discussion by The Hague conference of means to cut down the "intolerable expenditure on armaments." Another resolution provides that such national group shall apply to its own government to grant funds to aid future conferences of the interparliamentary union. The decision as to the time and place of the next conference was left in the hands of the international council. It is expected that it will be held in Berlin in 1908. The conference then concluded its sessions. The delegates were entertained at lunch at the house of lords. A deputation of the visitors will be received by King Edward at Buckingham palace Thursday. PLAN FIGHT FOR SAGE WEALTH Troy Relatives to Contest Will, Alleg und Undue Influence New York, July 26—Every dollar of Russell Sage's great fortune is left to Mrs. Sage by a will made in 1901 except an insignificant bequest made to Mrs. Fannie Chapin, of Oneida, N. Y., an only sister, who died two years ago. The will undoubtedly will be contested by the Troy relatives of Mrs. Sage, who will charge that the 1901 will was made after a mental breakdown on the part of Mr. Sage, and that Mrs. Sage exerted undue influence over him in the distribution of his wealth. Not one dollar of the fortune is left to charity. The only contribution Mr. Sage ever made during his lifetime for this purpose was when, after a year's solicitation by Mrs. Sage, he contributed $50,000 to build a wing of the Presbyterian hospital, of which Mrs. Sage was a vice president. The fortune of Mr. Sage, which was popularly believed to be $100,000,000, and even thought to be greater by the best informed financial men of Wall street, amounts to only about $60,000. Bolt Destroys Life of Sleeping Girls and Burns Mother. St. Paul, Minn.—News has been received here of the burning to death of three children—Bertha, aged five years; Minnie, aged three years, and Bessie, aged one year—daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Sartivel, in a shack on the road between Scanlon and Carlton, Minn., about 30 miles from Duluth. Mrs. Sartivel was so badly burned that her recovery is doubtful Porto Rico Anniversary. San Juan, Porto Rico.—The eight anniversary of the landing of United States troops was observed Wednesday throughout Porto Rico in a larger scale than heretofore. There was a special demonstration at Ponco. Asks Officer to Explain. Washington.—The navy department has called upon Lieut. H. Dunn for an explanation of a newspaper paragraph published concerning his conduct while temporarily in command of the receiving ship Independence. Nordica's Manager Dies Suddenly. New York.—Alman Barrett, of Alman Barrett & Co., Chicago, managers of theatrical and musical stars, who was to manage the concert tour of Mme. Nordica this year, died of acute indigestion. Horrible Method of Suicid Paragould, Ark. — Mrs. Azaln Thompkins, 70 years of age, died near Lorado from having herself driven two tenpenny nails into her head. She was blind and partially deaf. LABOR ENTERS POLITICS. Appeal Made to Toilers by American Federation. Washington.—The executive council of the American Federation of Labor Sunday made good its declaration of several months ago to enter the field of politics in the interest of trade union movement and to exhort all members and friends of organized labor to work for the election to political office of men known to be favorable to labor's cause. The proposed campaign is based upon the allegation that little attention has been paid to the enactment of laws prepared by organized labor and presented to congress, "for the relief of those wrongs and the attainment of those rights to which labor and the common people are justly entitled and which are essentially necessary for their welfare." The council issues a word of caution that the movement must not generate into a scramble for office, but "it should be a determined effort, free, absolutely, from partisanship of every name and character to secure the legislation we deem necessary and essential to the welfare and happiness of all our people." It is expressly stated that "where a congressman or state legislator has proven himself a true friend to the rights of labor, he should be supported and no candidate nominated against him." PLAN TO FINE STANDARD MEN. Federal Prosecution Will Be for Misdemeanor Instead of Felony. Cleveland, O.—Fines instead of imprisonment will be the punishment asked by the United States government for those found guilty of lawbreaking in connection with the oil industry. It was learned on excellent authority that the proceedings soon to be instituted in Chicago in connection with the federal inquiry will class the offenses as misdemeanors instead of felonies. Fine and imprisonment, or both, attend conviction on the latter charge, while a fine alone is the punishment for the former. This decision, it is learned on the same authority, will do away with any grand jury inquiry in Chicago. Instead, the district attorney of northern Illinois, if present plans are adhered to, will simply "the information," in legal parlance, against the accused men or concerns. They will then be haled into court as in an ordinary civil case, and if the trial results in their conviction they will be fined within the limits prescribed by the statutes of the United States government. PACKER8 APPEAL REBATE CASE Lack of Jurisdiction and Error in Instructions to Jury Alleged. St. Louis.—Transcripts and bills of exceptions were filed Tuesday in the United States circuit court of appeals by Armour Packing company, Swift & Co., Morris & Co., and the Cudahy Packing company, which were convicted in the United States district court at Kansas City on charges of accepting rebates. One of the claims set forth in the bills of exceptions is that the court at Kansas City had no jurisdiction, as the indictments failed to show that the alleged offense was committed within its district. Failure to charge the jury "that if the consignment is a through export shipment to a foreign port, then the verdict should be for the defendant," is also alleged in the bill of exceptions. Deserts Wagon and $200,000 Pittsburgh, Pa.—An express company put up a long hunt for a wagon containing $200,000 in cash, which was deserted at night by its driver, who mistook a policeman for a hold up man. It was found in the street. Land Sinks Into Lake. Shebogyan, Wis.—Thirty-seven acres of cultivated land on the border of Long lake in Fond du Lac county sink suddenly and is covered with deep water. The sinkage is supposed to be due to a slight earthquake shock. Slaughter Houses Closed. Philadelphia. — Twenty slaughter houses condemned as unsanitary have closed permanently. Sixteen others were improved and the owner of one who refused to obey the mandate to improve his plant will be prosecuted Paper-Makers to Strike Buffalo, N. Y.—Paper-makers in the 33 mills of the International Paper company in the United States and Canada have given notice that they will go on strike on August 6 unless their working hours are reduced. 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LIVE STOCK AND ELECTROTYPES In great variety for sale at the lowest prices by A. K. MELLOWS NEWSPAPER CO., T.B. Wawers, St. Chicago Tickets good returning on C. & B. Line Steamer, Buffalo to Cleveland, if desired. SIDE TRIPS TO TORONTO, THOUSAND ISLANDS, Etc. ALBO CHEAP RATES TO Sandusky and Put-in-Bay ARRANGE YOUR SUMMER OUTING FOR THE FIRST OF AUGUST AND COME WITH US For pamphlet containing general information as to rate, time, etc., call on any ticket agent of the hotel. FOR voting in the app ce the entl inv s a strl and hes Miss Jennie Lewis of Kewance spent Sunday in this city visiting friends and relatives. A. M. E Z on church will give a barbecue Friday. Rev. and Mrs. E A Budanua o will take prominent parts Rev. Budanuara will speak on the subject "Odds and Ends." In the eveing Mrs Budanuara will give a vocal recital Mang have heard them in their home city Montmoub. Wm. Skinner is on the sick list. Miss Eva Welcome who is visiting in Pocahontas expects to visit in Spin held and Chicago before returning home. Mrs. Stella O'Kenshion Thompson who has been visiting with relatives and renewing her acquaintanceship will give an entertainment at the A. M. E church to raise the dollar monies for the aged members of the church. The committee is composed of young Misses from the Sunday School. The Japanese Tea to be given by the Thimble Circle at the home of their president Mrs. S. Johnson bids fair to be a great success. Mrs M. Gregsby is preparing to visit in Mound City before many days. The picnic given by the Helping Hand at Maley's Grove was a success both financially and socially. Target shooting proved to be one of the greatest attraction. Mrs. Pride of Chicago being the best shot among the women contestants. Etc. Richardson carried away the laurels or best shot of all contestants. James Bell of Chicago is visiting relatives. Mrs. Emmy Berry who has been seriously ill is no better. Rev. Alexander and Mrs. S. Hazl a attending the Baptist Convention of Central and Western states and territories which is being held in Des Moines at Christian Baptist church. Mrs. Hazl will read a paper on "What we are doing for the outmerge tent." Mrs. T. Gush entertained a few friends at her home Monday evening to meet Mrs. Stella Owens Thompson Don't borrow your neighbors Bystander but assist the Negro press by becoming a subscriber. R. V. Paulips was a visitor in Galesburg Tuesday. He was formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church, but is stationed in Monmouth his year. Mr. and Mrs. Davis of Kansas City, Mo. are visiting with Mrs. S. Smith Mrs. Davis will be remembered as Miss Nile Williams. Lie Smith has returned to Galesburg after several months absence. William Corn was called to his home in Fowler by a severe scaldent to his father. C. C. Carter is in Chicago attending to business. J. Dodson has returned to Gal sburg after visiting in Springfield. Miss Cisla Tarver expect to visit in Galesburg in a few days. 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 Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as it promptly controls any unnatural looseness of the bowels. For sale by all druggists. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS. (Special to Bystander.) Mr. and Mrs. Bybee departed for To- rents, Canada for a trip. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson recently from from Kansas City have located here at present. Your correspondent had the pleasure of visiting the Omana packing houses last week and was much pleased to see that nearly all the butchers and meat dressers is done by Negroes, also was much pleasured to meet Mr. F. L. Boone who holds position as government tager in Swifts packing house and held this position for two years, it seems that there are position for our people if they will qualify them- selves for positions. I also met Mr. J. S Ballow who is a credit to our race, he resides in South Omana and has been on the police force for three years, and has the credit of having worked up some very obscured detective cases. Mrs. Fred Douglass entertained at this mother's residence for dinner Sunday afternoon, Mesdames Newman, Franklin Griffith of Omaha and Penn of Chicago after dinner the party taken a trip to Fair Mount park and viewed the beauties of nature and so enjoyed themselves. Rev. Paul Giles filled the pulpit Sunday morning at the A. M. E. church, also Rev Griffith of Howard, Nebr. filled the pulpit in the evening, assisted by Rev. J. H. Childress of Colorado. Rev. Newman spent Sunday at St. John's Chaple at Omaha in the absents of Rev. J. W. Wilson. The Bethel A. M. E. church is making great preparation for the Big Burt cue and celebration to be given August 2nd at Union Driving Park this city. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS Messrs Russell Hobson and L. L. Brown are sick with rheumatism. The A. M. E. church minister of Boone preached here Wednesday July 18, to a fair sized audience. Mrs. Jno D. Resler and daughter of Mason City are visiting in the city for a few days. G. R. Warn reports all well. G. H. Walters Say, those who owe for the Bystander, should remember the collector as he is coming around to see you soon. You always get a nice clean towel, when you get a shave at Walker and Hobbs barber-shop—see. The Brownies shut Clinton out without a hit. Geo Jackson is still in the ice cream business and when he smiles every one smiles with him. Set them up George. He good people don't abuse what few opportunities we have in life try and build up, don't waste what little energy we have finding or looking for the faults of others. Dr. Jone of the White Baptist church presected at the colored Baptist church Sunday evening, his sermon was very instructive. We should be very careful of the feeling of other who are trying to help us and go down on the river to have our circus. Every one should joke in each others prosperity. Be careful of the company you keep and make it a rule to stay on the best streets and you won't be insulted. Geo Baker of Grinnell is going to make Marshallown hisuture home, we welcome him. L. H. Johnson is restingling his house on North 9th Avenue. It is not the intention of the writer of these items to matter the misdeed of any one over the state, but there will be scam set that we will be compelled to speak of if it is not stopped. Subscribe for the Bystander and you won't have to borrow it from your neighbor in order to find out what is said. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. Sunday July 29th will be rally day at Peter's church. The Union Sunday School picnic at Spring Park Lake Minneapolis Thursday the 19th was a success in every use of the word and it was said to be the best attended for years, there being over a thousand persons on the grounds. St. James A.M.E and Pilgrim Baptist of St. Pani and St. James A.M.E, St. Peters A.M.E Zion Baptist and Bethesda Baptist of Minneapolis was represented. Ball games, foot racing, ball throwing and croquet playing were the amusements for the day. Several valuable prizes being given. Your correspondent received a humdome prize of a mahogany rocker for throwing the ball through the hoop. Mises-Eirette Smith of Knoxville, I.L., and Mashaieu Shumpert of Columbus. Miss. both teachers in the Meridian Academy at Meidian Miss. were guest of Mrs. G. Wade last week. Several Iowa people up on an excursion Sunday among them were Mr. and Mrs. J. Harris of Otumwa and Mr. Watson of Mason City. Mesdames Lone Gibbs Emma Helm, Mary L. Joyce and Mattie Wady let Monday afternoon over the Great Northern for Duluth to be attendance at the State Federation July 21. 28 other delegates left Tuesday. Mrs. Jeannetta Butler is on the sick list at this writing. We forgot to mention Mrs. Mary Joyce being one of the ladies who attended the National Convention at Detroit the 9 to 14 July. August 9 h. is the date of the Episcopal picnic. The Kot P public at Carver July 25 b. Rev. Wade has installed in his church and social settem n work a free public library and reading room which is a branch of our city library, you can get any book you want there just as you can at the library. Every one invited to com- and get books. The rally at St. James church July 12. was a decided success and the desired amount was raised. The cry now is for dollar money. Have you paid yours. Miss Ada Fugg of Superior, Wis. is visiting Miss Beatus Wade 3.5 8 h. Avenue South. Rev. Mrs. Hardison of Peoria is visiting in the city. The drama "Forty years of Freedom" will be given at at James church the 17th Beeve and see it. The stewards will give an entertainment at the church Aug 17th. ENTERPRISE NEWS Rev. G. E. Green attended the funeral of Mary Sandus who died on July 15th. The body was laid to rest in the Wood-cemetery Sunday. Mother Green is resting much better at this writing. Mrs. T. H. Taylor is very ill, two doctors were called in Monday. Mrs. H. Poston of Mt. Pleasant is visiting Mrs. Albert Jones. She is working in the interest of D. T. Enterpris is roiling over their band. E D Archer has returned from Buxton where he has been attending the bead-side of his sick brother. Rev. G. E. Green preached to a full house Sunday night. ALBIA NEWS Monroe Davis and daughter May left last Tuesday for Denver, Colo., for five weeks visit with relatives. Rey Wharton of Bedford was visiting with friends in the city last week. The Sunday School picnic was largely attended a good dinner was spread at 1:00 o'clock and all joyed it but was run in by the rain at 2:00. Henry Bowman and family have moved in their new home. Will Banning visited over Sunday with his family. He is working in Okskosna. Ed. Bauer has treated his house to a new coat of paint. Will Gorton is building a new cottage on his two acres north-east of town. Do Not Neglet 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. 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 579 The Negro in the Congregational Churches of Amarica By Rev. Abraham Lincoln DeMond, pastor of colored Congregational church Buxton, Iowa. One of the most thrilling scenes ever witnessed in America was when Rev Henry Ward Beecher sold a Negro slave from the pulpit platform of Plymouth Congregational church in Brooklyn, N. Y., and the generous offerings of the people ransomed a beautiful girl from the bonds and horrors of slavery. This pathetic incident in the life of one of the greatest preachers and orators of our denomination illustrates the spirit of freedom, justice and sympathy that has ever characterized the Congregational churches of America and kept their doors wide open for men and women of all races, colors and conditions. The cosmopolitan character of the Congregational denomination is shown by the fact that while each church welcomes all and excludes none, there are congregations made up of the different races—Caucasian, Negro, Chinese and Indian, ministered to by pastors from among their own people and successfully carrying on the varied phases of church work. The story of the Negro in the Congregational churches of America is a simple one and soon told, yet it contains a history full of interest and worthy of preservation. The first Negro Congregational church in America was the Dixwell Avenue church, of New Haven, Connecticut, which was organized in 1829. For four years it stood alone as the first and only representative of organized Negro Congregationalism in this country. In the year 1833 the Ta'cott Street church of Hartford, Conn., was organized and during the next two years these two churches of the Nutmeg state were the twain stars of our faith and order shining out upon the possibilities of the future. The year 1833 brought to their fellowship a sister church, the Fourth of Portland Maine, which then came into existence. Eleven years intervened before these three churches had an opportunity to greet the next, which was the Second, of Pittsfield, Mass., organized in 1846. The Pittsfield church was organized the same year of the birth of the American Missionary Association, which has been a strong and loving arm of the Congregational denomination stretched out among the colored people of the Southland. It is held by some that thirteen is an unfortunate number, and it must have seemed unfortunate for those whose hearts were then in the work, that thirteen years should pass before the organization of another church, the Union, of Newport, R. L., in 1859, the year in which the spirit of John Brown took its flight to the Judge of all men, with the kiss of a slave child upon his lips. Forty-seven years after the founding of the first Negro Congregational church at New Haven, Conn., we find six churches in five states: Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Ohio and Maine. The death of slavery ment new history and the opening up of new territory to be possessed by the Calebs and Joshua's of our church. Here begins a distinct and peculiar period of our work, the planting of our churches and schools in the South. When the clouds of war were beginning to clear away, the old army barracks were being deserted, and the soldiers of the North were returning home to tell strange stories of the land of the mocking bird and the magnolia, where dwelt the dusky millions whom the martyred President had ushered into the temple of freedom, the Congregational church, through the American Missionary Association entered upon its christian and educational work. The early day schools and Sunday Schools became feeders for the missions which developed later into organized churches with educated ministers and christian workers from the ranks of their own race. Religious institution and Bible teaching had a prominent place in the curriculum of these Congregational schools among the colored people and much moral training and pious counsel were added to the mere knowledge of books Talladega College, of which Rev. H W. Porter, pastor of the Union Congregational church of Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the most successful and widely known graduates, the first to put in practice in 1867, the now famous idea of industrial education, while Fisk University of which Dr. W E. B. Dulois is a graduate was the first Congregational college established for the higher education of the Negro. Noble courageous were the Congregationalists who carried the lamp of learning to those to whom freedom came as a second birth. They planted the school and the church together. Many of them were both pastors and teachers. They endured hardships; they were persecuted; same of them died on the field Undr. their touch Hampton, Nashville, Chattanooga, Memphis, Atlanta, Savannah and New Orleans became centers of educational light and missionary enterprise as significant as when they were cardinal points on the map of war. Those schools, school teachers and pupils make an unique feature of our race and church history. Long and lovely may cherish the names of Armstrong, Cravat, Ware, Roy, Strieby, DeForest and others who in the strength of their young manhood entered into the work of establishing Congregational schools and churches among our people in the South and once having put their hands to the plow never turned back until the death messenger met them in the golden harvest field of their own endeavors where with the beautiful sheaves of service pressed against their weary, care-worn hearts they fell asleep. With them came a noble band of American women who gave to the cause the full measure of their talent, strength and religious zeal. And there are these in the field today who are putting their lives into the work and wearing worthily the mantle left by the patriotic pioneers. National Association Colored Women's Clubs. Concluded from page 1. Be it Resolved. That we encourage our women to aspire to the highest in mental, moral and material attainments. Be it Resolved. That we demand for the children of the race the very best mental training from the kindergarten to the college, and that we agitate for longer school-terms in the rural districts of the South. Be it Resolved. That we heartily endorse the principles enunciated by the W. C. T. T.; and give it our hearty cooperation at all times. Be it Resolved., That we lend our heartiest encouragement to the Woman's Auxiliary of the National Baptist Convention in their effort to erect a great National training School for the women of the race. Be it further Resolved. That we heartily endorse all national organizations of Negroes, having for their object race development, and pledge our support to their efforts Be it Resolved. That because of the uniting life long efforts of Susan B. Anthony for the uplift of humanity, and especially because of her constant sympathy and labors for our race, we do heartily endorse the movement to establish the "Anthony Memorial Building" at Roobester, N Y. In as much as there exists in the Congo Free State a system of slavery so barbarous as to attract the attention of the civilized world: Be it Resolved. That in the name of common humanity, we the women of African decent in this country, petition the President of these United States to take the initiative step looking toward the suppression and abolishment of this cruel traffic. Be it further Resolved, That we, the National Association of Colored Women, keep such vigilant guard over race interests, as to persistently denounce the scurrilous attacks made by Thomas Dixon, in his lectures, and especially the dangerous sentiments expressed in his play, "The Clausman," also the damaging and false utterances Nelson Baker, of Pittsfield, Mass., and all other evil-disposed individuals; also the protest against all advertisements o cartoons, intended to ridicule the race. Resolved That we do heartily thank the members of the Michigan State Federation, the Detroit Woman's clubs the pastor and members of Bethel A. M. e church, the Young Women's Christian Association, the Woodward Avenue Baptist church, the Second Baptist church, the Press and all other friends who have so freely aided us, and whose gracious hospitality has contributed largely to the success and comfort of the Convention. Finally, Be it Resolved. That we go forth pledging earnest and constant support to our organization and continued loyalty to our motto, "Lifting as we climb," Committee on Resolutions: MRS. W. A. HUNTON, Georgia. Chairman. MISS CORNELIA BOWEN, Alabama MRS. OLIVIA WARD BUSH, Mass. MRS. C. H. PARRISH, Kentucky. MRS. HAROLD, Indianapolis. The following National officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs Lucy Thurman, of Jackson, Mich Vice President, Mrs. Elizabeth C. Carter, New Bedford, Mass. Corresponding Secretary, Miss Cornelia Bowen, Waugh, Ala. Recording Secretary, Mrs. Joseph ine Holmes, Birmingham, Ala. Treasurer, Mrs. Libby C. Anthony, Jefferson City, Mo. Chairman of Executive Borad, Mrs. Booker T. Washington, Tuskegee, Ala. National Organizer, Mrs. Addie L. Hunton. Chairman of Ways and Means Committee, Mrs. Ida Joyce Jackson, Colorado Springs, Colo Thus ended a great m eting of race women. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Walter Shelton of Chicago is visiting his relatives and friends here for a few weeks. Peter Johnson of Cedar Rapids was here this week, called by the serious illness of his mother Mrs. Winnie Johnson, who is growing weaker. Miss Alice Wright of Evans is a new arrival in Washington who will make her none here in the future. Henry Bowers come home Saturday night from Qunaka, Ill., where he had a thrilling experience. He was robbed of $38 00 all the money he had and then an artery was cut in his wrist and was left to be dead, but he managed to partially stop the flow of blood until he could get to a physician. He identified one of men that was arrested before he came home and Tuesday he received word to come to Qunaka another man had been arrested, supposed to be one of the three in the offay wanting him to identify the man and that the preliminary trial would be held. Thursday. Mrs. F. D. Motts who was sick last week is consoling her. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black will visit in Chicago next week. Samuel Hall is visiting in Moline. n. Ink. Eider dainces was in the city n short while one day last, week. The flowing appeared in the Evening Journal of July 19.9.—To-day from two until seven Mrs. N. L. Black and Miss Nora Motts are receiving the ladies of Washington at their rooms over the Democrat office, this being the formal opening of their hair dressing partors. The rooms are dainly decorated, smilax and sweet peas being very largely used and having a very pretty effect. The guests were received at the door by Miss Helen Motts, were subserved to the parlor and were shown through the es alishment. Mr. Black and Miss Motts have both taken spcial training in hair dressing and its accompanying duties in Chicago, and arthrougally prepared for any such worts, AN EXCELLENT SESSION AN EXCELLENT SESSION Knights and Daughters of Tabor Hold Grand Session in Des Moines This Week. That the colored man is striving to work out his destiny in this country is very clearly shown by the representative men and women who attended the eleventh grand session of Knights and Daughters of Tabor, which met in this city Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Nearly one hundred delegates were in attendance. The grand session was opened in the Odd Fellows hall, Sixth and Walnut streets, with Sir Ed. Robinson of Keokuk presiding. The opening consisted of ritualistic services, witnessed only by members of the order. Several grand officers were absent and the vacancy was temporarily filled through appointment of District Grand Mentor. The day was spent in roting business. In the evening the doors were thrown open and the public made welcome. A number of visitors were introduced. The feature of the session was the welcome address by Mayor George Mattern. He assured the delegates that the citizens of Des Moines were pleased to welcome to the city the Sir Knights and Daughters, who had for their object the moral and intellectual uplift of the people. He also offered some good practical advise to the members of the race. Sir J. J. Edwards represented the local lodge; his speech was historical. Chief Mentor Sir Rev. J. C. Reid of Ft. Madison responded. Dt. H. Posten, W. H. Cook, Dt. Ella Roberson also made eloquent responses. Chief Mentor Henry of the local Temple presided with dignity. Chief Preceptress, M. E. Dixon of Keokuk, Chief State Recorder Lucille Holmes of Ft. Madison and Chief Grand Treasurer Dt. Nettie Davis made excellent reports of past work. Wednesday evening the Chief Orator Rev. J. C. Reid, preached the annual sermon at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. It was a mastery effort. Thursday the Vice Preceptress, Dt. Addie Johnson of Buxton, who represented the largest Tabernacle in the district, instructed the lodge in signs in the different degrees; others by appointment of Chief Preceptress Dixon did likewise. Thursday, reported of various committees and election of officers. A grand street parade of the Knights and Daughters took place at 2 o'clock p. m., fifteen carriages were in line filled with the daughters—the Knights afoot headed by the Postoffice band. A grand reception to the delegates and installation of officers was the chief feature of the closing hours of the session. The officers who were installed are: Sir Ed Roberson, Keokuk, D. G. M. Dt. M. E. Dixon, Keokuk, D. G. P. Sir Midgett, Des Moines, D. V. M. Dt. Addie Johnson, Buxton, D. V. P. Dt. Lucille Holmes, Ft. Madison, D. G. R. Dt. H. Hedge, Mt. Pleasant, D. I. S. Rev. J. C. Reid, D. G. O. The next grand session will be held at Davenport, Iowa. Saved His Comrade's Life. "White 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 believe 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 oceasions," Sold by all druggists. OBKALOOBA TIDINGS. Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jones spent Sunday in Burilgton with relatives. Miss Jennie Hardy is visiting friends St. Paul, Minn. Messame McClary, Harris Elliott and Messa McClary and Harris of Otumwa passed through the city Saturday on their way to Minneapolis. Mrs. Harry Allen and children are visiting relatives in Otumwa. Rev. Clark looks rather lonesome this week. Wh? Because Mrs Clarke is in Missouri visiting. Mrs Wm Hart is visiting her daughter in Muscatine. Miss Georgia looks so lonesome with her friends, sorry he did not come back. Li tie Izabelle Allen is very ill with typhoid and malaria fever. Mrs. Lovie Lee and grand-daughter Dorothy and grand son Roy Coleman are visiting in St. Paul. Modest Claim Often Carry the Most Conviction. When Maxim, the famous gun inventor, placed his gun before a committee of judges, he stated its carrying power to be much below 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 Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They do not publicly boast of all this remedy will accomplish, but prefer to let the users make the statements. What they do claim, is that it will positively cure diarrhoea, dysentery, palax the stomach and bowels and has ocular been known to fail. For sale by all drummers. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs. Cora Miller and two sons of Das Moines left for their home. Monday after a two weeks visit with relatives here. The annual program of the A. M. E. Sunday School was given at Beck with Park, Thursday quiet a number attended. Mr. P. Alexander or Rock Island came here Tuesday, he retuled to his home Wednesday taking with him his mother, Mrs. Panelle Cones who suffered a stroke of paralysis July 21 and has since been in a helpless condition. A number of the married ladies of the city gave a picnic at Bartonssord Tuesday. Mrs. K. Hackley of Dubuque is here and will remain until after conference Miss Gracie Taylor went to Burlington Tuead. Mr. Harry Burnaugh left Wednesday Ke-anee, Ill. Rev. G. C. Christbergh was able to preach Sunday morning, it being the first time for about two months. The ladies of the A. M. E. church will give a chicken fry Thursday for the benefit of the trustees. INSTRUCTIVE INTERESTING "Correct English- How to Use it." A Monthly Magazine Devoted to the Use of English. JOSAPHINE TURCK BAKER, Editor. The Art of Conversation. Shall and Will: Should and Would. How to Use Them Pronunciations (Century Dictionary) Correct English in the Home. Correct English in the School. What to Say and What Not to Say. Course in Letter-Writing and Punctu What to Say and What Not to Say. Courser in Letter-Writing and Punctu introduction Alphabetic 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 10c for single copy. CORRECT ENGLISH, Evanston, Ill. NELSON' Hair D NELSON'S Hair Dressing NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING FOR MAKING HARSH, STUBBORN HAIR SOFT, GLOSSY, LUXURIOUS. PRICE 25 CENTS. 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