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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XIII, No. 16. Rev. T. W. Lewis, pastor of the A. M. E. church of Keokuk, is spending this week in our city visiting his sister Mrs. Bass on Sixth avenue. The reverend was returned for the fifth time to Keokuk where he is doing a good work. We hope to be able to run his cut and biography before long. He made our office a pleasant call. --- CITY NEWS. Mrs. Ira Miller is seriously ill. Mrs. W. T. Jones is quite ill this week at home, 1320 Day street. Mr Ike Burrell was in Marshalltown several days this week. Lillie Fields who has been sick the past week is convalescent Miis Virginia Libby left Wednesday evening for her home in Boston, Mass. Messrs Jeff Logan and Alex Birney spent a few days last week in Chicago. The H. B. S. will meet next Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Fred Jackson on Eighth street. Mrs. L. Denny entertained last Wednesday complimentary to Mrs. Alice Newton of Burlington. Mesdames Ruth Bright and L. R. Palmer will organize a chapter of O, E, S. at Enterprise next Tuesday. The Royal Rosettas were entertained Tuesday evening by Miss Tabitha Mash. The next meeting will be with Miss Louise Clay. Mrs. Ruth Bright of Davenport has been appointed District Deputy Grand Matron of the order of Eastern Star for Illinois and jurisdiction. Go to Mrs. Vina Murrell for good rooms and accommodations, 118 E. 5th street, Davenport, la. Mrs. H. H. Lewis returned home last Thursday after a very pleasant visit of four weeks with her sister, Mrs. Bassfield of St. Cloud, Minn. Mr. R. N. Hyde and son B. R. have purchased ten houses and intend to move them on some vacant lots and remodel them for rental purposes. Mrs Alice Newton of Burlington who has been visiting for the past four weeks with Mrs. L. R. Palmer returned home this week delighted with her visit. Attorney and Mrs. S. Joe Brown entertained at 6 o'clock dinner Tuesday the following persons: Dr W. S. Brooks of Chicago, Rev. H. R. Graves of St. Paul and Mrs. W. H. Humburd. Rev. H. W. Porter left Wednesday for Memphis, Tenn., to attend the annual meeting of the Congregational Council for colored workers. He will be gone several days. He will represent the work of that denomination in the northwest. When in St. Paul, 'Ninn, go to the St. Louis Kitchen, 317 Wabasha street, Mrs. Julia Hinson proprietor. Meals 25 cents and up. For ladies and gentlemen. 'Phone N. W. 2315-L. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lewis left last Friday night for Denver, Colo., where they expect to make their future home Mrs. Lewis' health has been very poor for a few months, and we hope the change in the climate will be to her advantage in gaining her former health. Everett Clay has accepted a position, as messenger in the Century Savings' Bank. He is a very bright boy and we believe if he discharges his duties in a business like manner at some future time a more lucrative position may be secured by him in that bank. Mrs. W. H. Birney met with very painful accident last Monday evening by falling down the steps at Mrs. Wm. Coalson home as one of the steps was broken out and Mrs. Birney did not know it. She sprained her ankle very bad, at present she is resting well. The Callanan Industrial club will give a cottage social at the home of Mrs. Dixon, 1318 Day street, September 26, from 4 o'clock to 10 o'clock. All are cordially invited to attend. Refreshments served. The club will meet with Mrs. Straightner at the home of Mrs. Bowmer 933 13th street, Oct. 3. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Thomas of 225 Arthur street gave a dinner party at their pleasant home last Sunday. Those present were, Messrs and Measures Note Kitchen and J. R. Erickson. Their cosy home was beautifully decorated and a fine repast was served. The guest departed hoping Mr. and Mrs. Thomas would entertain again in the near future. Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. 518 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X Mrs. G. W. Hodge is spending this week at Camp Douglass. Mrs. Harrison Gould is on the sick list this week, having had an operation performed on her throat again. Miss Zoe Richardson spee: Sunday in Rock Island, Ill. She and her father have now moved to their home on 41st and Forest avenue. She has purchased a new piano. Mrs. Henry Roberts and son, Leroy of Minneapolis, Minn. arrived in our city Saturday to visit a while. While here she will be the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson, of West 18th street. Mrs. S. Joe Brown entertained last Friday afternoon at her home on West Seventh street. Quite a goodly number were present and enjoyed the evening. It was given in honor of Mrs. George Wade of Minneapolis. Refreshments were served. When in Oksalooma, Iowa call on Mrs. Hannah Williams for good meals and rooms, by day or week, 211 A avenue East. Mr. and Mrs. George J. Wilson returned yesterday from Chicago from a ten day visit. While there they stopped with Mrs. Norton, 2804 Wabash Ave. They report having a most delightful time in the White City. Miss Libby of Boston, Mass., who has been in the city for several months was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Gould over Sunday. They also entertained Mr. and G. H. Mason and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert N. Hyde entertained Mrs. Henry Roberts and son, Leroy, Thursday at their home on West Grand avenue. A most delightful time was enjoyed by all. In the evening several ladies were invited to call on Mrs. Roberts, and later a party of young people to meet Le Roy Roberts. Every one should have some pleasure but most of our young men spend to much of their time at pool halls, why not spend a few of your evenings at the public library and become as familiar with some of our author's as you are in making good "shots"? 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. Last Friday Mr. and Mrs. H. Gould gave a dinner in honor of Mrs. G. H. Wade of Minneapolis at their beautifully arranged home. Madam Gould being one of our leading cateresses, the dining room was very beautifully decorated with flowers. A very elaborate dinner was served to the delight of all. Those present were Rev. H. Seymour, Mrs. J. R. Erickson, and Mr. and Mrs. John L. Thompson. An enjoyable time reported. A dozen or more ladies were invited by Mrs. John L. Thompson lst Monday afternoon to spend a few hours at her home to meet the guest of honor, Mrs. L. W. Roberts of Minneapolis. Most of the ladies all attended although the weather threatened, which turned into a rain. A jolly good time was reported. Ice cream, cake and coffee were served, and those present enjoyed the afternoon. Mr W. T. Ewing, formerly an old and well known Des Moines man, but now from Tacoma, Washington, who has spent the last eight years in Alaska territory prospecting, is in our city visiting his old friends. He is stopping at Mr. J. T. Blagburns. He has made a fortune in the Washington and Alaska mines and now owns some very valuable holdings. He will make his future home in Oakland, Cal. Mr. Ewing took Horace Greeley's advice. When in Burlington, la. stop at Mrs. A. A. Lamb for good lodging 421½ Jefferson St. New Phone 1318. 3mo. CLUB WOMEN. Will the presidents of the different clubs see that the number of minutes desired and money for the same are sent to the secretary. Mrs. Cyrene Trent, Burlington, Iowa. GERTRUDE D. CULBERSON. $29,00 To Portland And Seattle. Daily to October 31st, the Minneapolis and St. Louis R. R. will sell cheap one-way colonist tickets to points in Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and California. For further information apply to W. K Adams, District Passenger Agent, or D. B, Ransburg, City Passenger Agent, 512 Walnut street Des Moines, Ia. Iowa State Bystander on sale at Faulkner'snews stand 3104 State street Chicago, Ill. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 1906. NUPTIALS Smith-Hunt Last Wednesday evening at 9:24 14th street occurred the marriage of Mr. Charles W. Smith to Miss Bertha May Hunt. It was one of the prettiest home weddings that has occurred this autumn. A few minutes after 8 o'clock the bride and groom appeared without any attendants, preceded by Rev. A. C. Douglass. The bride looked very beautiful in pink sorettae silk costume, made entrain, and carrying a bouquet of white reses. The groom wore black He is an energetic and prosperous young man, as the house in which they were married and are "at home," he had newly painted, papered and furnished before the wedding, which is a good indication that he has been saving his money. The bride formerly lived in Keokuk, but has been a resident of this city for several years. They were the recipients of a number of present. After congratulations Mrs. W. H. Humbard, the cateress, served an elegant luncheon. Before the guests had all departed a telegraph of congratulations from friends in Keokuk was received. May their married life be as peaceful and calm as was the evening on which they were mirred in the holy bonds of wedlock is the Bystander's greetings. Dudley-Gilmore. M. Osa Dudley and Miss Bessie Gilmore were married at the parsonage of Burns' M. E. church last Saturday by the Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor of the church. Only a few intimate friends were present. Both the bride and groom are from Chicago and have only been here a few weeks, get their newly made friends remembered them with presents. We with others extend congratulations. QUARTERLY MEETING At Burns M. E, Church, Sunday, Sept. 23d, 12th and Crocker Streets. Rev. A. H. Higgs, D. D., Presiding Elder of the St. Joseph District, will be here and will preach at 11 o'clock, a. m., and 3 o'clock p. m., after which the Lord's supper will be administered to all present that desire to partake. Dr. Higgs will also preach at eight o'clock p. m. All are invited to attend all of these services. Love Feast, Monday night, commencing at 8 p. m. All reports must be submitted in writing. O. A. Johnson, Pastor. CAPTAIN LYNCH PROMOTED This week comes the announcement of the promotion of the Hon. John R. Lynch, United States Pay master to the rank of Major-General of the United States Army by the United States War Department. This is the first colored ever thus honored by our country. The honor is a just and well merited one as our race has no better specimen of race representative than the true tried ex-congressman of Mississippi of his long service in public life, in local, state and national government, never has there been one whisper of misconduct of appropriation or graft. Such a man deserves rightly the applaudits of his race and nation. Again we say five colored men have ever received so marked an honor as he and so few have been so faithful as he and we congratulate Major Lynch and compliment the war department in giving such honors where they are so well merited. Oh, young members of our race, be of good cheer and push onward and upward. There will be an opening or room at the top. Shoes... Shoes... Everything in Footwear priced at a saving of from 25c to $1.00 a pair Special Values in Boys and Girls School Shoes. Big Boys Shoes 1.25 up to 2.50 Little Boys Shoes 1.00 up to 1.75 Misses Shoes 1.10 up to 1.75 Little Girls Shoes 1.00 up to 1.25 Children's Shoes 50c up to 1.15 Men's Fine Shoes 1.50 up to 3.50 Men's Work Shoes 1.25 up to 2.50 Ladies' Fine Shoes 1.00 up to 3.50 New Goods and New Styles New Goods and New Styles Everyshoe sold with a guarantee The Cut Rate Shoe Store 203 Sixth Avenue. Opposite Street Car Waiting Room. For the Best Meals and Quick Service Call at NEW ENGLAND CAFE, 2922 State street. Home Cooking. Chicago, Ill. THE MITE MISSIONARY SOCIETY. Conference Branch Woman's Mite Missionary Society of the Iowa Annual Conference held in Buxton, Ia. September 4 to 9, 1904. TUEDAY EVENING SESSION The Woman's Mite Missisonary Society was called together at 8 p.m. by the president, Mrs. M. C. Malone. Introduction by the pastor, Rev. E. G. Jackson. Selection by the choir. Prayer. Mrs. Sarah Wright Marshall-town. Address of welcome, Rev. Jackson. Response. Mrs. Nora Taylor of Chicago Selection by choir. President's annual address, Mrs. M. C. Malone of Galesburg, Ill. During her remarks she exhibited the beautiful banner which was presented by Mrs. Bishop Shaffer as a prize to our Conference Branch for having raised the largest amount of money in the 4th Episcopal district, over which Bishop Shaffer presides. Paper, "Is My Conception of Success God's Ideal for Me." Mrs. Mattie R. Wade, Minneapolis. Selection, by the choir. Paper, "Motives for Higher Consecrations to the Work," Mrs. Nora Taylor, Chicago. Remarks, Dr. Geo. W. Gaines, Presiding Elder of the Iowa district. Contribution. announcements adjourned. THURSDAY AFTERNOON SESSION. The society was called together at 3 p. m. by the president in the auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. building. Meeting opened with devotional services conducted by Mesdames Nora Taylor and Minnie Richmond. Siringg, "Jesus Savior Pilot Me." Invocation, Siringg, "Trust and Obey." Appointing of committees on resolutions as follows: Mesdames Nora Taylor, R. E. Wilson and J. W. King. Reading minutes. Paper, "Industrial Missions," Mrs. J. Will King os St. Paul. Remarks and devotion by Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, evangelist of Des Moines Report of charges. Presentation of the newly organized society of Buxton, known as St. John's Mite Mission Society. Singing; doxology, adjourned. FRIDAY AFTERNOON SESSION. The Society convened at 4:45 p. m. at the church. President Mrs. Malone presiding. Meeting opened by singing "More Love to Thee." Invection Mrs. Richmond Scripture reading Mrs. J. C. Anderson. Singing. "Savior More Tuan Life to Me." Greetings from Mrs. Lillie F. Phillips were read. Paper, "The Work of our Women," by Mrs. L. A. Ragan, and in the absence of the writer, the paper was read by Mrs. Mattie R. Wade. Secretary and treasurer's report for the years work, roll call, and collection of dues. The question of having a separate convention among the Conference Branch was voted down. Resolutions of sympathy in behalf of Mrs. Lillie F. Phillips were offered and passed. Besolutions of condolence to Mrs. Booth were passed. The election of officers resulted as follows: president, Mrs. M. C. Malone, Galasburg, Ill. First Vice President, Mrs. M. I. Gordon, Ottumwa. Second Vice. Mrs. Sarah Wright of Marshalltown Third Vice, Mrs. S. Joe Brown, Des Moines. Fourth Vice, Mrs. Fannie Oliver, Buxton. Fifth Vice, Mrs. Minnie Richmond, Madison: Wis. Rec. Sec'y. Mas. Mattie R. Wade, Minneapolis, Minn. Cor. Sec'y. Mrs. Fannie Wilson, Minneapolis, Minn. Treasurer, Mrs. J. C. Anderson, Chicago. Executive Board: Mrs. Nora Taylor Chicago, Mrs. Minola Bell, Albia, Miss Ann Williams, Osecae, Mrs. R. Seymour, Evanston. Others to be appointed by chairman. Address from Mr. D. Boath. Amount of money raised this year from all sources $444.20. Sixty per cent to Home Missions $266.52. Forty per cent to Foreign Missions $177.68 GALESBURG, ILL., NEWS. Last week Galesburg experienced a change in tempature and some people were talking of putting up their stoves. It is a good thing they, waited a few days as the tempature made everyone look for a cool spot. Miss Jennie Lewis is the guest of Miss Daisy Gash and Mrs. Josie Scott for a few days. Miss Fannie Lewis has returned from a pleasant visit in Fairbury. Mr. Edward Skinner has returned to his work at the Illinois Hotel Barber shop after a pleasant vacation. Miss Ethel Franklin of Palmyra, Mo. has returned to her home after a pleasant visit. Miss Jennie Lewis was entertained at the home of Mr. L. C. Carter last Sunday. Miss Summers has been visiting friends and relatives for a few days. Mrs. Clas. Fletcher has been quite ill fo. the past week, but is some better at the present writing Mesdames Skinner, Harper and Anderson attended the evening performance at the New Theatre last week. Mrs. Malone expects to return to her home the last of the week after a pleas ant visit in Iowa. There are a good many new faces to be seen in answer the advertisement for helpers at the foundry, but only a few colored faces are noticed. James Anderson is now employed at the Wensleman Building on South street. Miss Olive Green has returned from a two weeks outing, much of the time being spent on the river. Miss Gertrude Bots and Mr. Harry Edwards were united in marriage last week. Both are well known young people. They were accompanied by Mrs. Mae Dotson, sister of the bride, and John Ashby. They will go at once to housekeeping. Mrs. Susie Hagel is attending the National Baptist convention which is being held in Memphis, Teen. Mrs. B. E. Richardson who has been ill with malaria is some better. Mrs. Kipper enjoyed a visit over Sunday from her daughter who resides in Monmouth. Rev. Ferribee is getting his furniture in rediness to ship to his new charge in Iowa. Mrs. Ferribee will visit in Galesburg and Chicago before her departure for their new field of labor. Booker Jackson spent Sunday in Galesburg. KEOKUK NEWS Mrs. Geo. Harper of Fort Madison, I. is presents at the bedside of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rauis Dandridge who were so seriously injured last Monday having been precipitated over a bluff near Argyle Misses Addie and Rose Dandridge of Ounasha, Nebr. daughters of the injured couple, arrived in the city yesterday morning and immediately drove to the home of their parents to remain with them until they recover. It was first reported that only Mrs. Dandridge was injured, but it was a mistake, Mr. Dandridge was also injured very seriously. Miss Cecil Harris has returned home from Des Moines where she has been residing for the past year. Everybody is looking forward to the bazaar which will be given by the Parish Aid Society of St Mary the Virgin October 24 and 25, every body is invited to attend. Little Gladys Brummell has returned home to re-enter school, after a pleasant visit with her father Robert Brummell at Indianapolis, Ind. The F. E H. club met Friday afternoon September 14 with Mrs. James Johnson 13th and High Street. The Young Men's Commercial Club met with Mr. A J. Fields Monday evening September 17th. Mrs. Manie Taylor is very ill at the home of her daughter Mrs. Crystal Fry at 1222 Morgan street. Cleave Circle met at the home of Mrs. G. C. Bannister Wednesday afternoon. Miss Maria Jackson who resides at 14th and Morgan street very delightfully entertained Mrs. Prophet of Chicago Mrs. Cora Howard, Mrs. Smith of Bes Moines and Mrs. Elliot of Champsign, Ill., at an elegant four course luncheon. "MOLINE GLEANINGS." Rev. George W. Jones former pastor of the Davenport Bethel A. M. E. church preached a farewell sermon at St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday evening. Presiding Elder Phillips spent nearly all last week in the Tri Cities. Miss Mayota E. Wood departed Tuesday morning for Louisville, Ky. George Watts of Davenport was a Modi- line caller Sunday. Presiding Elder Gaines was present at Sunday evening services. Clara Tarver entertained two friends at a three course dinner Sunday. The Christian Endeavor held its annual election Sunday evening. The officers are as follows: President, C. B. Walkup Vice-President, Mrs. L. B. Tarver; Sec- retary, Mrs. R. H. Pollard; Treasurer, Miss Mable G. Tarver. DAVENPORT ITEMS. The Baptist Association held in this city last week was a success in every way. Mrs. Chas. Searcy was at home to about forty tri-city ladies last Tuesday in honor of Mrs. C. Searcy of Cedar Rapids games were indulged in after which a dainty three course lamb was served. Those present from out of the tri-cities were Misses Mattie Thomas, Alpha Jacken of Ft. Madison, Gertrude Bradley of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Brown of Macon City, Mo. Rev. € W. Gaines Presiding Elder was in the city last Sunday enroute to his new field of labor, we regret we must loose him as our Presiding Elder. Miss Jesse Snow is reported quite sick at this writing. Mrs. H. M. Hughes entertained a large company of friends complimentary to the delegates to the association which was greatly enjoyed by all present. Mrs. H. Hoskins gave a breakfast in honor of some visiting friends. Rev. S. Walkup of Moline filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church last Sunday morning. Mrs. Andrew Fulton of Des Moines is visiting in the 31 cities. Mesdames A. Hill and C. H. Marshall entertained about 55 of their friends Thursday afternoon in honor of Mrs. Searcy of Cedar Rapids. In the novel dressing contest, Mrs. C. B. Lewis won first prize, Mrs. Brown of Canton, Mo., the consolation. Dainty refreshments were served and every one present had a delightful time. Mrs. Goo. Lemure has been quite sick, but is slowly convalecing. Mrs. C. B. Woods of Des Moines is in the city the guest of Mrs. L. Baker. Mrs. K. Bright delightfully entertained a party of friends Saturday afternoon. Renewer your correspondent cannot give all the news without your asistance. Rev. G. W. Jones who was pastor of the A. M. E. church here last year has been transferred to the Illinois conference which his many friends in the Iowa Conference regret. The executive board of the State Federation of colored women's club just closed a very successful session. Those present from out of the city were Mesdames Gertrude Culbertson of Clinton; Irene Treem, Burlington and Lelia Sheff, Osakosue; Mesdames Fruckson. Des Moies; Emma Gardner, Ottumwa; Alice Thompson, Musatine. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS Miss Anna Mills departed Monday evening via the Rock Island to Virginia where she will attend school. B F. Cooper of Buxton passed through the city Wednesday evening on his way to Omaha. Mrs. Betty Fields returned home Friday morning after a few days visit with her sister. Mrs. Grace Allen of Barlington spent Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Franklin. Vivian Jones after spending his vacation with parents left for Chicago Monday from there Mr. Jones goes to Wilberforce, Ohio to attend college. Attorney Woodson entertained several students from Buxton Saturday and Sunday. Miss Luella Franklin entertained in honor of Wm. Howard of Des Moines Sunday at lunch Miss Naomi Kimbrough, Bertha Strother, Jessie Franklin and Messrs Ed. Carter, Vivian Jones and U. Carey. Rev. A T. Clark departed Thursday evening for Chicago, IL, where he will spend a few days with his parents before attending conference in Kentucky. BUXTON Monday evening Sept. 10, 1906. A fitting sequel of the Iowa Annual Conference of the A. M. E. church was the reception given in honor of the worthy president of the Woman's Mite Missionary Society, wife of the late M. C. Malone, one of the exemplary characters in the religious work, Mrs. M. C. Malone. The reception was given by Mrs. Queen Jackson, a friend and admirer of the distinguished guest, and was attended by ministers of the conference, their wives, members of the society and friends' After a most delicious repast was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Cook, a program was rendered in which the life and work of Mrs Malone was inauded as an example most worthy of imitation for the rising woman of today. The ministers who spoke testified with one accord that the accomplishments of this lady was inseperable and invaluable in the progress and development of African Methodism. YANKTON ITEMS. (Last Week.) The city schools opened here Monday for the term of .06 and 07. Mrs. Mary Jones left last week for Eich nore, S. D., for a visit with her on Langstone and Mrs. Wm. Ballart. Miss Julia Smith left last Saturday for a weeks' visit in Sioux City and to take in the interstate fair which is being held there this week. While there she will be the guest of Mrs. Annie Baker and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watkins. Mr. R. Ruffin accompanied Mr. Howard Marison over the river to Crafton last week. MARSHALLTOWN NEWS Last Week. Misses Jessie and Mattie Walker have return from a three weeks visit in St. Paul. Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Brown received lately a very handsome china present from Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Culberson of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Bland of Keokuk The weather is very hot here, how is it out your way? We are expecting a good many visitors here during the fair which begins Tuesday Sept. 18th. We have quite a number of colored children in school, but still there are some that should be but have not yet started. Mr. Geo. Parks has left the packing house for a position in the kitchen of the Pilgrim hotel. Mrs. R. J. Wright attended the A. M. E. Conference at Buxton. Mr. G R. Waren has reuned a farm and will move on it the first of March. May you be successful. Not much doing this week. Your servant is too busy to hunt you up, so send in your items. M. Galloway Johnson who got hurt at the Iowa Soldiers Home has returned to work again. IOWA CITY NOTES. (Special to Bystander) Mrs. A. M. Patterson, wife of Wm. T. Patterson of 808 South Dubuque street has passed away, aged 56 years. Mrs Patterson was born in Missouri and was married at Memphis, Mo., on November 16, 1869. Mr and Mrs Patterson came to Iowa City in 1874 and have resided here continuously since that date. Mrs Patterson was a great church worker: Forty years she was a member of the A. M. E. church and has helped to build it up among the colored people of this city. She was a good wife and a kind and loving mother. Six children were born to the union, four of whom survive, they are, Mrs. Winne K. Taylor, Chieago, Wilson G. Patterson, Springfield, Eva Patterson, Davenport Jane C Patterson who resided with her parents. In addition Mrs. Patterson had the custody of three grandchildren—Beatrice, Regenall and Selma, age respectfully 12, 10 and 8 years. Springfield, 11, Sept 9 — Condolence to W. T. Patterson and family, by Mrs. A. Nelson and daughters, 530 Canedy street. Wishing to extend our heartfelt sympathy to you and family in the hour of your sad bereavement. Your wife and mother has not died, but has just closed her eyes in sleep and will wake up and find herself in the other world. While you are mourning she is retinue. ing in the great beyond. Your loss is Heaven's gain. We that are alive and well will awake by turn in the mourning. But she that is dead her tomorrow will be the resuscitation morn. ALBIA NEWS The sad news reached here today of the death of Mrs. Freddie Morris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Hollingsworths at Queen City, Minn. The body of the deceased will be brought to Albia Tuesday. Mrs. Henrietta Jones Underwood has returned home from Chicago for a short visit at the parental home. Rev, and Mrs. Bell were sent back from the annual conference for another year in our city, all were pleased and will welcome them this year. Mrs. Grayson and Miss Nellie Grayson and Mrs. W. Bennings. CEDAR RAPIDS Elder and Mrs. Lewis returned from conference last week to take charge of the Rapids for another year. The J. S. Y. club held their semi-annual installation of officers at the home of Mrs Lavell last Wednesday. Notwithstanding the extreme warm weather quite a number of the ladies were present. Mr. S. L. Taylor and son, Master Roy are guests at the parental home in boone this week. C. H., S. shrdluTAQIN Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. W. H. Raspberry, the gentlemen of the G. U. O. F. royally entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sam Greene at a farewell reception. The house was beautifully decorated with cut flowers and other plants and a large number of friends were present to say farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Green who have made this city their home for several years. Mr. Peter Johnson is still improving nicely. Friday evening, at the home of Mr. Ed. Marshall, the gentlemen of Mt. Olive Lodge of Masons entertained Mr. and Mrs. Claybrook at a farewell reception n. The evening was spent in music and conversation. After the serving of refreshments, Worshipful Bride of C. H. Searcy led by Grand Master Milligan led the program in a series of farewell addresses answered by Mr. W. D. Claybrook. The evening closed with the hymn "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Boyd entertained at two o'clock dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Claybrook and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eubanks. In the afternoon from four to six a number of Mr. Boyd's friends assembled to remind him of his birthday. The afternoon was spent in pleasant conversation. After serving two courses, Mr. Boyd presented Mr. Boyd with a Birthday gift from his wife, Mrs. A. Boyd, and the company broke up, wishing Mr. Boyd many more happy birthdays. Miss Katie Bogen and C. C. H. Bird gave a farewell party at the residence of Rev. and Mrs. P. M. Lewis Monday evening from nine to eleven. At 10:15 p. m. the host and hostess assisted by Miss Maudle served a dainty lunch of three courses, after which the friends began to say a last good by to the departing friends. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mr. and Mrs. Claybrook and Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks felt much regret at their departure from this city where they have lived for several years and made many true friends. And on wished them the God speed and a bright future in their home in California. Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Perkins entertained at Supper Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Claybrook, Mr. and Mrs. Green and Mr. and Mrs. Eubanks. ```markdown ``` It would seem that in the type of bullet about to be adopted by the army there is a potent argument for peace. This bullet is a third light or than any now in use, but it is most deadly. Its penetrating power is such that at a mile it would pass through 15 men, if these had the mischance to stand in line in front of it. At short range, says the Philadelphia deluger, it will go through 32 inches of seasoned oak. At 500 yards 32 inches of white pine fall to stop it, and at 1,000 yards it is equal to piercing 14½ inches. The day when safety lies in dodging behind a tree appears to be passing. The strong point about this admirable bullet is the flat trajectory. With the present style of bullet, find at a target 1,000 yards distant, one could stand with perfect immunity at many points between the muzzle and the target, as at 50 yards the missile would pass 17 feet over his head. The new bullet shows a ten-foot rise at this distance. Almost the entire space between muzzle and target would be a zone of danger. Only one fault is found by experts with the modern bullet, and this is a lack of accuracy. They think this may be overcome, and even if it shall not be remedied a regiment advancing and sowing the field ahead with bullets capable of penetrating whatever they happen to hit would disconcert the enemy. It is not probable that advocates of peace will admire the fresh device for promoting the effectiveness of troops, but they may gain some comfort from the thought that an implement so destructive might give pause to the impulse to declare war, and, nowhow, that a battle marked by its use would be brief. The Motor-Eye. To the Academy-neck, the bridge brains, and the cycle-arm, must now be added the motor-eye, and the wonder is that it has remained unnamed and undiscovered till "Marmaduke" has, this week, introduced it to the "Graphic," where it is written that the medical profession has to deal with. It appears that those who are continually rushing through the country in a motor-car cause the eye to take a too rapid impression of the things it encounters, and that this affects the mechanism of the eye. Nature did not prepare us for the conditions of modern times, and while it is adapting itself to them many unforeseen circumstances must occur. But nature has at all events been good to us in this respect, that whenever there is need for the coinage of a new term the talent is always at hand to supply it. And when it is the name of a new malady, then this talent rises to positive genius, with the result that the nation's vocabulary increases by leaps and bounds. The National Debt. Only about $180,000,000 of the pres- ent bonded debt of the United States is redeemable within three years, and there should be no difficulty in paying that amount within the period, says the Banker's Magazine. More than $118,000,000 is not redeemable for nearly 19 years, while nearly $96,000, 000 has 24 years to run. It is true that the government has reduced the rate of interest. In 1894 $25,000,000 of the debt bore 2½ per cent, $50,000,000 five per cent, and the remainder four per cent. Now $25,000,000 bears four per cent, about $64,000,000 three per cent, and nearly $56,000,000 two per cent. Of the long-time bonds, however, the interest on $18,000,000 to maturity will amount to 75 per cent. of the face value, and on the $596,000, 000 to nearly 50 per cent. The "intellectuals" of Sweden have been much exercised over the king's refusal to ratify the election of Prof. Schuk of the University of Upsala, to the Swedish academy, although he was elected by an overwhelming majority of the academicians. The reason of King Oscar's opposition to him is that he has written a history of Gustavus III, the tone of which is displeasing to the present sovereign. Partarians of the professor have been saying that this is going a long way for an offense, since Gustavus III has been dead much more than 100 years, and considerably antedated the founding of the present Bernadot dynasty. But apparently the "freedom of teaching" is doomed to meet snags now and then, in Sweden as well as in America. There are too many attachments to our schools—indeed, it has come to pass that they are schools and sometimes more. They should be simply schools, says the Indianapolis News. At least social distractions should be kept out of them. Parents, often at large expense, send their children away to boarding school that they may have time for their studies and be freed from the demands of society. But we are making our high schools social institutions. This, we think, is a tendency that should be checked. Some of the Russian nobility have started the first golf club in their country. Doubts they have already installed an expert inspector of golf balls to weed out any small dynamite bombs that may become mixed with them. You will have to show St. Joseph, Mo. that there is any fun in the bargain counter jokes. One woman was fatally hurt and a number of others were injured there, a day or two ago, be a brave man. IOWA STATE NEWS Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. Man in the Biydenburgh Case is Given Freedom. Des Moines.—H. B. Dickinson, charged with the ruin and murder of Irene Blydenburgh, was liberated from Park county jail yesterday afternoon at 5 o'clock p. m. on the 18th, on $10,000 bond, signed by Robert King, the saloon owner, and George E. Bryan, an East Des Moines bottling works proprietor. Until 2 o'clock on the afternoon Dickinson's bones were nxed at $5,000 Bob King and George E. Bryan went to Justice Duncan's court with a bond to that amount duly signed up. The bond was refused. While looking it up, he said that after discussing the matter with County Attorney Miller and with Chief of Detectives McNutt, he had decided that in the light of new evidence secured he would raise the bonds to $10,000. Two men were nonplussed, but later filled out the bond for the larger amount. "I am at liberty to say what this evidence is." declared Justice Duncan, "but I will say that it adds materially to the strength of the case and that Date" every due precaution should be taken. Justice Duncan's decision in the matter met with general approbation. As Dickinson, pale and haggard, walked from his cell, his beautiful young wife of 26 years stood in the corridor and turned from the iron bars than he was clasped in the arms of the trusting little woman. WIFE OUT BUGGY RIDING. Creston Man Became Very Angry And Would Kill. Creston—Frank Larson, a railroad man is in fail as the result of an encounter with his wife and her alleged paramour. Larson has been working out of Dubuque having a run between that place and Chicago. Some time ago his wife left him in company, and he was sent to Charles Case. Larson has made efforts to have her return but she refuses to do this. The frate husband came to Creston, hired out as switchman and finally located his erring spouse upon a farm near here. He was sent to Charles Case, who was discovered his wife and Case riding in a buggy. They endeavored to escape but Larson drew a revolver and shot twice at them. His aim was bad and they were unhurt. They came back and Larson committed murder and now Larson is in fallable unable to secure bonds. GIRL OPERATED UPON. Investigation at Eldora Proves Beck's Inquest at Faro. Eldora.-Although Dr. Morse and Dr. Whitney, the two physicians who assisted in examining the remains of Irene Blydenburgh on the 15th, refused to make a public statement of their findings, Acting County Attorney Lundy unofficially stated that he verdict and conclusion arrived at by the doctors was that Irene Blydenburgh died of peritonitis brought on by an abortion having been performed. The brother of the girl demanded an examination and County Attorney Miller of Des Moines was also desirous of seeing the girl performed. Frank Blydenburgh, the county attorney, a nurse, and the two doctors conducted the work at Riverside cemetery. IS CHARGED WITH FORGERY. F. H. Cross, of Des Moines, Bound Over to Grand Jury. Iowa City—F. H. Cross, charged with uttering forged paper, was bound over to the grand jury by Mayor Ball, after a rigorous examination that enlisted the efforts of half a dozen attorneys, including Former Attorney General Milton Remley (prosecuting) and Major McKenzie, of Dos Molines, and former attorney representing signing names of merchants to contracts to buy jewelry, without the sanction of the alleged purchasers. Cross introduced experts to testify against the alleged crime, although the alleged signers repudiated them on the witness stand. SOLDIERS' WIFE IS BURNED. Mrs. Anna Conklin a Victim of Gasol Explosion. Iowa City—Mrs. Anna B. Conklin, wife of former city solicitor W. F. Conklin, a hero of the Philippines, was badly injured in a explosion. The stove, without apparent cause, blew up and sent the flaming fluid over the woman's clothes and the room. Both were lightly injured. He beat out the flames, and saved Mrs. Conklin and the house. Before the fire could be extinguished, however, her hand was scared and scared, her eyebrows and lashes, and her hair were burned off badly. Found Twine on Doorstep. Parkersburg—Awakened by a loud knocking at the door, John Buhister went to see what was wanted and found a basket with twin baby girls in it on his doorstep. No one was there, nor did anyone respond to his call. A violent thunderstorm was raging at the time and rain fell in torrents. Attached to the basket was a card with this inscription: "Take care of us in our youth and we will take care of you in your old age." No clue of the parents can be found. Thieves Robbed a Priest Iowa City.—White Rev. Father Ward and his housekeeper were entertaining company in another room the screen was removed from the downstairs bedroom and a bureau drawer was opened. The screen was within reach from the outside and it is believed that the thief did not enter to secure it. Probably he was scared away before he had time to continue his investigation further. Robbins have been quite missed here during the few days now. WANTS AID OF MILITIA. Attorney John T. Houser of Burlington Applies to Governor. Des Moines—John T. Houser, attorney for the antisaloon league, on the 17th filed an application with Governor Cummins, asking that military protection be furnished himself and those interested in the prosecution of injunction suits against saloon keepers in Burlington. The governor inaugurated an investigation of the situation at Burlington to determine the facts as to the necessity for calling out the National Guard The Burlington authorities have been asked for information, and other citizens there have been asked for the facts. Mr. Houser, in his application, alleged that the president and secretary if the Civic league at Burlington had been brutally assaulted by thugs, following a series of threats, and one, at least, had been very severely attacked, because he had been attacked because they had begun the injunction suits against saloon keepers; that thugs had laid in wait for him for the purpose of assaulting him or putting him out of the way, because he had been commissioned to prosecute the suits against the liquor dealers; that he feared to go to the authorities, that the local authorities at Burlington had been supplied with the names of the thugs who were charged with the assault on the officers of the Civic league but had done nothing looking to their apprehension or punishment; and that in view of the failure of the Burlington officials to do their duty and the threats made against his own person, the demanded protection from the state. Des Moines.—The authorities of Burlington and Des Moines county have informed Governor Cummins that the local situation there is not of a great military importance of the military arm of the state. The executive office is in receipt of the following telegram: Burlington, Ia., Sept. 18.—Our local authorities are fully competent to protect the interests and safety of the public. Jacob Williams, sheriff. In view of the protestation of the sheriff and other officers and the citizens Burlington. Burlington presents national guardsmen there does not appear to be immediate. POISONED BY CANNED BEEF... Des Moines Boarders Victims of Displacing Deceiving Des Moines—Four boarders and William H. Montis, proprietor of a boarding house at 754 West Teenth street, were thoroughly poisoned from eating canned beef. The ptomaine poison contained in the cans was not perceptible to the taste and none suspected the truth until two hours after supper. The suffering from the poison are Fred Campbell, Clyde Robinson, William Keeves and James Boyd, young men and residents of the boarding house. William Montis was the first taken ill and he was the most serious. Within half an hour after Mr. Montis was taken sick the others were all complaining of severe pains in their stomachs and soon after were compelled to go to bed. The patient was found to all of them in paroxysm of vomiting, several of the cases being so severe as to be regarded as critical. With the aid of emetics and the stomach pump all were relieved in a few minutes but were desperately sick at night. The patient was marked degree by morning. A dozen other boarders at supper at the same time escaped being poisoned by the beef by refusing to eat it. They were afraid of just what happened. NOW CHARGED WITH MURDER. Negro Slasher Has Surprise Sprung On Him at Iowa City. Iowa City—Edward Mack, the negro, who carved his wife and mother-in-law with a razor, ran amuck of a surprise when he came into court. He was arrested and told him with "assault with intent to kill," but when he was arraigned there was "sprung" on him a new indictment. He was sent to first degree—in that Mrs. Dixon, the mother-in-law, has died since the cutting. The prisoner was remanded to jail without bail. He pleaded not guilty and the court gave him an attorney. Octogenarian Takes Own Life Muscatine -Sylvester Burns, whose home is in Davenport and who had come here to attend the reunion of Company C, Thirty-fifth Iowa, committed suicide here. Burns had been complaining about a pain in his head, but otherwise he appeared to be in the best of health. He had remarked that he only cared until after it was used. He was sitting under a peach tree at the time. He was $2 years old. Impaled on Pitchfork. Boone.—Oscar Samson, while threshing, started to slide down the straw stack and stuck the handle of a pitchfork standing against the stack. He came down with such force that he landed on a handle penetrated six or eight inches, striking a bone and impaling him until the fork fell over, carrying him with it. There is hope that the injured man will recover. Iowa Brakeman Is Killed. Brooklyn—Peter Maple was instantly killed while engaged in switching. His foot slipped and he was thrown under the engine. His head was severed from his body. Maple's home 'was in Valley Junction. Boy Scalded to Death. Marshaltown—Theodore Thompson, son, aged five, son of Nels Thompson, a farmer, was scalded to death in *t* tub of boiling water. A lighthouse of bamboo has been built in Japan. It is said to have great power in resisting the waves, and does not rot like ordinary wood. WIEW OF HONGKONG HARBOR, SWEPT BY A FIERCE TYPHOON. BAD WRECK IN ENGLAND BAD WRECK IN ENGLAND THE FAST SCOTCH EXPRESS LEAVES THE RAILS. Many Passengers Are Killed or Injured and the Coaches Catch on Fire. London. — The heavily crowded Scotch express train on the Great Northern railway, leaving London Wednesday night, was wrecked outside of Grantham at midnight. The train should have stopped at Grantham, but failed to do so. Shortly after passing the station the train left the rails and jumped a bridge. The engine and several coaches, were dashed over the embankment, the engine turnturtle. Several coaches immediately took fire. There are many passengers beneath the debris. Of ten extricated five have died. The number of lives lost is not known, but is believed to be large. Many were injured. At last accounts the coaches were still blazing and the fire brigade had been called out. The dead and injured as yet have not been identified. At the spot where the express was derailed there is a curve, and it is supposed the brakes failed to act. The train appears to have gone upon a siding, smashing the parapet of the bridge, which was completely shattered. Tuesday morning it was officially stated that ten persons had been killed and 16 injured. A dispatch from Grantham stated that the fire was well under control. TO USE SEVERE MEASURES. St. Petersburg Will Curb Attempt at Outbreak St. Petersburg—In view of rumors of an impending anti-Jewish outbreak at Blyststok on Saturday next, when another religious procession is scheduled to take place, Gov. Gen. Bogalevski has issued an order announcing that any attempt at organizing an outbreak will be stringently put down, and that measures have been taken to prevent such an occurrence by use of armed force. The officers of the published an alleged letter from Count Witte criticizing the policy of Premier Stolypin, and saying that while the latter favors the party of the right, Count Witte was always with the left. The letter states that Count Witte wishes M. Stolypin success, but that he is convinced the premier's policy will fail. A battery of the Fortress guards garrisoning the fortress of St. Peter and St. Paul has been disarmed and replaced by sharpshooters of the military. The sharpshooter work. It was sharpshooters who at the maneuvers at Krasno-ye, August 10, fired on Grand Duke Nicholas Nichalievitch. Wisconsin Men Rescued. St. Paul, Minn.—A Pioneer Press special from Chippewa Falls says: Charles Young rescued John Tusle, James Walker and Joseph Moreau from drowning at that place. The men were taking an airship across the river in a row boat and when in the center of the river the boat capsized. Young received the airship to a log and then swam with Tusle to a log boom. He then returned for the other two men, who had gone down twice, and brought them to a safe place. Must Deport Coolies Washington.—Chinese laborers taken to Panama for work on the isthmian cannail will be required to be deported at the conclusion of their service. To insure their deportation the Panama government will require the contract to be paid for by the contractor to give a bond of $50,000 for the first 2,500 Chinamen and $20 each for laborers in any number in excess of 2,500. Bad Fire In Buenos Aires Buenos Ayres—Customs dock No. 4 has been destroyed by fire. The damage is estimated at several million paper dollars. The shipping is safe. The Argentina paper dollar is worth about 42 cents. Named for Congress. Toledo, O.-Elmer G. McClelland, of Wood county, was nominated for congressman on the thirty-ninth ballot at the Ninth district Republican convention here over James H. Southard, the present incumbent. Wrecked Grow Is Landed Charleston, S. C. — The Clyde liner New York Monday brought into port the mate and three seamen of the american bark R. D. Bibber, wrecked off the Frying Pan shoals. The vessel turned turtle and went to pieces. Allege Men Are Counterfeiters. Petoskey, Mich.—Lee Crown, Harry Williams and Harold Williams were arrested by a secret service officer on a charge of counterfeiting. They are alleged to have made lead nickels with which to play slot machines. CIMARRON RIVER IS FALLING Smoker Is Still Under Water and Death List Not Known. Kingfisher, Okla. — The Climmar river has fallen eight feet from the stage at which it weakened the Rock Island bridge when part of train No. 12 went into the river, but the smoking car is still six or seven feet under the surface, and any attempt to explore it will not be made until Thursday. It is not known positively how many persons were in the smoker when he entered the Thousand Oaks where were at least nine, and he believes that three escaped. B. P. Nicholson, who escaped from the smoker, says there were at least ten persons in the car and that persons with whom he had talked are missing. Mr. Nicholson escaped from the rear door of the smoker. The car filled with water as he clambered to the upturned end and he broke a vestibule glass door to make an exit. Excitation of persons known to have been riding in the front end of the smoker, who was in the partition, is thought to have been an impossibility. No bodies have been recovered. Herman E. Sells, aged three years, son of Mrs. Kate Sells, of Payne, O. died Wednesday from acute pneumonia, as a result of inhaling muddy water. Three persons are known to be missing and probably drowned. SEPARATES WARRING INDIANS Hostile Members of Moqui Tribe Are To live on by Themselves. Washington. — In accordance with a recommendation of Superintendent Lemmon, of the Moqui Indian reservation in Arizona, the commissioner of Indian affairs has directed that the hostile members of the Orabi village be located a few miles distant from the village, where they will be out of the way of conflict with the Indians. Mr Lemmon was also instructed to warn the Indians remaining in the village that they should not molest the other faction, and both parties are informed that they must keep the peace until all difficulties are adjusted. It is announced that the superintendent has an adequate police force for that purpose. The police, which was closed as a result of the recent disturbances, is to be reopened as soon as practicable, and the Indians are to be required to attend. NOTED BRITISH ADMIRAL DEAD Commander Who Stood by Dewey in Manila Bay Passes Away. Glbaltar.—Rear Admiral Sir Edward Chichester, who commanded the British squadron at Manila during the Spanish-American war, died here Monday of pneumonia, after an illness of a few days. Sir Edward's wife has arrived here from England. Rear Admiral Chichester was chief of the sea transport service during the South African war. Rear Admiral Chichester who according to report, stood by the Americoans in Manila bay at a time when friction between Admiral Dewey and the German naval commander then seemed likely to lead to serious consequences. Alleged Briber Pardoned Milwaukee.-Michael Dunn, former building inspector, private secretary to former Mayor Rose, who was convicted and sentenced to 18 months in the house of correction on the charge of receiving a bribe from the Pabst Brewing company, was pardoned by Gov. Davidson. Insurance Commissioner Resigns Insurance Commissioner Resigns. St. Paul, MN—A special to the office of the Insurance Commissioner. St. Rahu, Minn.—A special to the pioneer Press from Pierre, S. D., says: Insurance Commissioner Perkins has tendered his resignation, to take effect October 1. Gov. Elrod has appointed Ben. V. Doty to succeed him. Mr. Perkins will engage in private business. Bank Cashier Missing Sedan, Kan.-O. B. Stollard, cashier of the People's State bank of Sedan, with deposits of $75,000 disappeared, leaving a note saying he had been the safe it time-locked and the amount of money missing is not known. Will Meet in Minneapolis Atlanta, Ga.—The National Dental association elected its officers for the coming year and selected Minnesota hospitals to be the place and time for the next meeting. Will Pay Francisco Losses. San Francisco.-According to officers of the Hibernia bank, the London and Lancastershire Fire Insurance company will pay policyholders who suffered losses in the San Francisco fire 95 cents on the dollar. Aged Couple Killed. Goshen, Ind.-While- crossing the track of the Winona interurban line, 15 miles south of this place, Tuesday, Mr. and Mrs. Jason Jones, aged 84 and 85 years respectively, were struck by an interurban car and killed. We live in the age of machinery. The thinking, directing mind becomes daily of more account, while more brawn falls correspondingly in value from day to day. That eccentric philosopher, Elbert Hubbard, says in one of his essays, "where a machine will do better work than the human hand, we prefer to let the machine do the work." It has been but a few years since the cotton gin, the "spinning Jenny" and the power loom displaced the hand picker, the spinning wheel and the hand loom; since the reaper and binder, the rake and tedder, the mowing machine took the place of the old cradle, asythe, pitchfork and hand saw; the plow, the plower, the persevered the flint and tinder; since the modern paint factory replaced the slab and muller, the paint pot and paddle. In every case where machinery has been introduced to replace hand labor, the laborers have resisted the change; and as the weavers, the sempstresses and the farm laborers protested against new-fangled looms, sewing machines, and agricultural implements, they reckoned that the machines protested against type-setting machines, glass blowers against bottle blowing machines, and painters against ready mixed paints. And as in the case of these short-sighted classes of an earlier day, so with theirimitators of to-day, the protest will be against civilization against the common weal, against their own welfare. The history of all mechanical improvements shows that workmen are the first to be benefited by them. The invention of the sewing machine, instead of throwing thousands of women out of employment, increased the demand to such an extent that thousands of women have been employed, at better wages, for shorter hours and easier work where hundreds before worked in laborious misery to take out a pitilable existence. It was so with spinning and weaving machinery, with agricultural implements—in so much as with the invention of the movement. The multiplication of books in the last decade is a direct result of the invention of linotype machinery and fast presses. The mixed paint industry, in which carefully designed paints for house painting are prepared on a large scale by special machinery, is another improvement of the same type. The cheapness and general excellence of these products has so stimulated the consumption of paint that the demand for the services of painters has correspondingly multiplied. Before the advent of these goods a well-painted house was noticeable from its rarity, whereas to-day an ill-painted house is conspicuous. Nevertheless, the painters, as a rule, following the example set by the weavers, the sempstresses and the farm laborers of old, almost to a man, oppose the impoverishment. It is a skill necessary, however, and simply because of that fact the sale of such products has increased until during the present year it will fall not far short of 90,000,000 or 100,000,000 gallons. Hindsight is always better than foresight, and most of us who deplore the short-sightedness of our ancestors would do well to see that we do not in turn fumble "terrible examples" to our posterity. P. G. FINDS VERTUE IN OLD CLOTHES. Men's Garments Shaped to the Figure by Age Catch Artist's Eye. To the eye of the artist the garments of the modern man are only tolerable when age has adapted them somewhat to the lines of the figure; to the average artist a new suit of clothing is an addition. "It is only that new clothes are more ugly than old," said a knight of the palette who discussed the question; "to my mind no one can be properly easy or graceful in them. "I never feel that I properly know a man until I have met him wearing an suit. Certainly no man can possibly his natural self in evening dress. "I have noticed again and again how different the same people are when wearing different clothes. I went, for instance, to a large family gathering some time ago, and for some reason everybody had donned full evening dress. What a difference! Made! We were all on terms of intimacy and comfort, the clothes brought in an element of coldness and formality. We all felt it—even the women, although, of course, the fair sex are not easily persuaded of the merits of well-worn garments. But no man who has discovered the ease and comfort of them will readily give them up. As for the artistic side of modern clothes, it only comes when they have mellowed by WELL PEOPLE TOO Wise Doctor Glives Postum to Con valescents. A wise doctor tries to give nature its best chance by saving the little strength of the already exhausted patient, and building up wasted energy with simple but powerful nourishment. "Five years ago," writes a doctor, "I commenced to use Postum in my own family instead of coffee. I was so well pleased with the results that I had two grocers place it in stock, guaranteeing its sale. "I then commenced to recommend it to my patients in place of coffee, as a nutritious beverage. The consequence is, every store in town is now selling it, as it has become a household necessity in many homes. "I then I presume Postum as often as any one in the Materia Medica—in almost every case of indigestion and nervousness I treat, and with the best results. "When I once introduce it into a family, it is quite sure to remain. I shall continue to use it and prescribe it in families where I practice." "In convalescence from pneumonia, typhoid fever and other cases, I give it as a liquid, easily absorbed diet. You may use my letter as a reference any way you see it." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville" in pkgs CUBAN CRISIS IS PERPLEXING Second Day of Conference Brings Few Developments. MR. TAFT URGES SETTLEMENT Tells Them They Must Be Good or Lose Independence—General Funston in Washington and Army in Being Prepared for Service. Washington, D. C., Sept. 21.—Gena Frederick Funston arrived yesterday from American Lake, Wash., and was in consultation with General Bell, chief of staff, and other officers to departure last night for Havana to join Secretary Taft's party. Havana, Sept. 21.—The rebel leader, Pino Guerra, has left Artesima to Guanajay, twenty miles southwest of Havana. He is reported to have 5,000 men with him. He will camp at Guanajay awaiting the result of peace negotiations. Havana, Sept. 21. A second day of conferences with the leaders of the factions in the Cuban conflict has not enabled Secretary of War Taft and Assistant Secretary of State Bacon to plan for compromising the difficulty, and are the appeals of both the liberal and moderate party leaders that the situation comes increasingly complicated as the negotiations proceed. However, Secretary Taft said last night that he believed when they were brought face to face with the danger of losing the alliance with all patriotic Cubans will be willing to concessions. Mr. Taft added that the States peace emissaries are occupying a most delicate position and have undertaken to hear all complaints and that until they have made themselves thoroughly conversant with the political turmoil of Cuba they cannot accept freely in the conferences, fearing that possible misunderstandings may have a deterrent effect on the proceedings. The only counsel to the political leaders given by Mr. Taft was on the subject of not engaging in further agitation that might make intervention by the United States necessary. This agitation he might have made in the United States, he gives audience, regardless of port. Mr. Taft has made it clear that the United States is not seeking to exercise control over the island or any of its affairs; but he has quoted President Zoosevelt's letter to Minister Quesada to the effect that the United States would have to shirk. To those whom he has met in conference, Mr. Taft has said that now is the time to decide whether they would have Cuba live as a nation. He has weighed every word carefully and has neither upheld nor criticized the policies of the United States. Whether he meets they have met in Havana represent the sentiment of the entire island in a question that is troubling the American mediators. There is some fear that if even the entanglement is straightened out here the opposing forces in Santa Clara will be able to negotiate in Santa Clara will not be satisfied. Mendez Capote, the spokesman for the moderates or government party, yesterday filed a brief declaring the moderate position and advancing certain propositions for settling the controversy. By Mr. Taft's order the moderates must still be taken up for consideration until it can be done in connection with the argument of the oposing side. Mayor Cardenas and a number of principal officials of Havana paid a long visit yesterday to Messrs. Taft and Bacon and argued that it was the duty of the United States to support the recognized government. Cuban, Spanish, American, and other business men are asking of uniting in action to Messrs. Taft and Bacon urging some radical form of intervention or annexation. Officials of the government say their attitude has not changed, and deny any of them entertains an intention of resigning. No reports of disturbances anywhere on the island were received yesterday. Clienfuegos were from another account of the destruction of the water works at Jocotee by the insurgents. The commander of the American gunboat Marletta has placed eight men of his crew on the Constance estate, a short distance up the Danube river, and eighty monkeys on the Soledad, and 120 on the Hormigare estates. Guerrera's westward march has swelled his force until now he has near the western boundary of Havana province about 5,000 men. Hongkong, Sept. 21. —The full extent of the catastrophe is not yet known, but conservative estimates place the number of Chinese who lost their material at 5,000, and the total of the material damage to the ships at $20,000,000. The number of sailors are constantly being received here. The steamer Albatross with 150 passengers on board foundered near Fortenham on six of the passengers and of the crew were sank in the swam up ashore. The Hongkong also was lost and her entire crew is missing. The steamer Yingfat from Samchuen, foundered and 130 passengers and of her crew are missing. On two of the crew are known to have been Mrs. Hoare and her search party have returned. They found no trace of her husband, Joseph Charles Hoyne, Anglican bishop of Victoria, yacht was lost during the voyage. Captain Thomas, commander of the river boat Fatshan, of the Chinese crew clambed on board the French mall stammerer of the Fatshan cold-blooded vessel, saved his vessel and 110 Chinese by splendid seamanship. Fununately the engine room staff herocally to their posts. Thomas was left almost single handed on deck. He took the wheel and navigated the Fatshan for hour and forty minutes to reach temperatures seas and beached the rescuers. It is believed she can be floated without trouble. WOMEN'S. NEGLECT SUFFERING THE SURE PENALTY Health Thus Lost Is Restored by Lydia B. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. How many women do you know who are perfectly well and strong? We hear every day the same story over and over again. "I do not feel well. I am so tired all the time!" Miss Kate McDonald More than likely you speak the same words yourself, and no doubt you feel far from well. The cause may be easily traced to some derangement of the female organs which manifests itself in depression of spirits, reluctance to go anywhere or do anything, backache, bearing-down pains, fatulency, nerveness, or other female weakness. These symptoms are but warnings that there is danger ahead, and unless heeded a life of suffering or a serious operation is the inevitable result. The never-failing remedy for all these symptoms is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Miss Kate McDonald of Woodbridge, N. J., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "Restored health has meant so much to me that I cannot help from telling about it for the first time." For a long time I suffered untidy agony with a female trouble and irregularities, which made me a physical wreck, and no one knew what to do. Ham's Vegetable Compound has entirely cured me, and made me well and strong, and I feel it my duty to tell other suffering women how to cure it. For twenty-five years Mrs. Pinkham, daughter-in-law of Lyda E. Pinkham, has under her direction, and since her decease, been advising sick women free of charge. Her advice is free and always helpful. Address, Lynn, Mass. Habits of Wild Bees. There are about five thousand species of the wild bees, all with interesting ways of their own. Among them is a species whose females are veritable amazones, and carry more and better weapons than the males. There are the "cukoo" bees, who deposit their eggs in the nests of others, the progeny of both living peacefully together until maturity, when they separate. Then there is the tailoring bee, which cuts leaves with her scissors-like jaws, and fits a snug lining of the leaf material into her cave-shaped nest. A NERVOUS WRECK Mrs. Green Gained 26 Pounds and Recovered Her Health by Taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. General dobility is a term that covers a multitude of cases where there is no acute disease, yet the patient continues to lose strength and the doctor's medicines have no apparent effect. This is the decline that leads to death if means are not found to check it. In a great majority of cases Dr. Williams' Pink Pills will check it and restore health and strength because they actually make new blood and so send renewed vitality to every organ and tissue of the body. Mrs. S. A. Green, whose address is Box 29, R.F. D. No. 4, Franklin, Ga., says: "For three and a half years I suffered with weakness and nervousness, complicated with stomach trouble, and I was in the period periods smaging from three weeks to two months and was under the physician's care most of the time for three years. I do not know the cause of my trouble but I was prostrated with weakness and, although I took a great deal of medicine, nothing seemed to give me strength. At times my stomach hurt me something fearful and my head often troubled me. I was sleepless and what sleep I did got worse." "When I began taking Dr. Williams' Pink Pills, I weighed but 104 pounds. I knew I was so bad that a few doses would not cure me and I had patience. Soon the pills began to give me strength, my blood got in better condition, I could sleep well night and help with some the housework. Now I weigh 130 pounds and think nothing of my health. The Pink Pills we dawn wonders for me and the neighbors all know this statement is true." Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists, or will be sent by mail, postpaid, on receipt of payment per box per package. Dr. Williams Medicine Co. Schapentady, N.Y. WILL stop any cough that can be stopped by any medicine and cure coughs that cannot be cured by any other medicine. It is always the best cough cure. You cannot afford to take chances on any other kind. KEMP'S BALSAM cures coughs, colds, bronchitis, grip, asthma and consumption in first stages. ARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE THAT'S THE WHEAT CROP IN WESTERN CANADA THIS YEAR This with nearly 80, 17,000,000 bushels of oats 000 bushels of barley means of good time for the farmers of West Canada free farms, big crops, low taxes, healthy mate, good schools and schools, splendid the Canadian Government offers 160 acres of free to every settler willing and able to attend. apply with the Homestead registration advice and information may be obtained free of immission. Soc. Super. Support of Immission, authorized Government Agents—E. T. Holmes, Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, or Bennett, 301 New York Life Building. TYPHOON IS DEADLY HARBOR OF HONGKONG SWEPT BY FIERCE STORM. LOSS OF LIFE IS GREAT Aale Drives Vessels Into Collision and Many Are Badly Battered, Several Going to the Bottom of the Ocean. Hong-Kong.—As a result of the typhoon which swept the harbor here Tuesday, it is strewn with wreckage thrown on the shore. Hundreds of Chinese boatmen and their families were saved by the bravery of the police and civilians, but many thousand of the Chinese water-dwellers must have perished, multitudes within short distances of the shore. The losses in lives and property among the Chinese were appalling. The police stations in Hong-Kong are surrounded by Chinese identifying their dead. The families of the Hong-Kong boatmen live night and dry on the sampans, and thousands of these people are now homeless. 1,000 Boats Missing. The losses are estimated at several million dollars. More than 1,000 samps and junks are missing from Hong-Kong alone. Wharves were swept away and houses collapsed. The military barracks are in ruins. Twelve ships were sunk, 24 were stranded, seven were damaged, and one-half of the native craft in port were sunk. The shipping trade has been paralyzed through lack of lighters. The steamers Monteagle, Fatshan, Keungshan, Wing Chal, Hermania, Castellano, Tak Hing, Emma Luyken, San Rosario, Slava, Pakhong, Petrarch, Chum Lee, Sexta, Sunon, Chang Sha, Signal and Chinkal Maru are ashore. The American ship S. P. Hitchcoock was also driven ashore, as were many of the launches that run about the harbor. The steamers Kwong Chow, San Chewng, Sorsogon and Kongmoen were sunk. The steamer Apenrade and Johanne are partly awash. The British revenue sloop Phoenix and a small gunboat, the Dongola, are ashore. The British torpedo boat destroyers, Moorhen, Robin and Taku were damaged. The Sir William Jervois was sunk. The French torpedo boat destroyer Froude was wrecked and the Francisque is ashore. The guns of the Froude were saved, but three petty officers and one seaman lost their lives. A Chinese revenue cruiser is ashore, and several Indo-China and Manila liners narrowly escaped disaster. More Disasters Reported. Reports of fresh disasters are arriving every hour. Only a few Europeans are missing. Public opinion is incensed at the observatory for not reporting the approach of the typhoon. An inquiry has been demanded. For years past the observatory has been subjected to adverse comment, but on this occasion it is not believed to be blameable. The observatory had predicted moderate winds. Half an hour after the gun signal had been fired the storm was at its height. It lasted two hours. Most of the damage done was wrought on the Kowloon peninsula. The Chinese take the disaster calmly, and show little manifestation of grief. 130 on Launch Drowned. 130 of Launch Battery One launch that was capsized had 130 Chinese on board. They were all drowned. The river steamer Fatshan drifted into collision with the French mall steamer. The entire Chinese crew climbed aboard the French steamer, and left Capt. Thomas, who was injured, one officer, and the engineers, to navigate the Fatshan to Shelter bay, where she was blown ashore. The bishop of Victoria, Dr. J. C. Hoare, was on his way to visit some neighboring islands when the storm broke, and is reported missing. His launch has been found floating bottom upward. Many valuable steel lighters have been lost. Some of them were hurled ashore. Channels will have to be dug to permit some of the vessels ashore to be reloaded. The force of the wind and waves were such that some vessels were stranded almost high and dry. Six White Victims. London.—In reporting the typhoon to the colonial office the governor of Hong-Kong, Sir Matthew Nathan, says the damage to life and property has been great. Six white persons lost their lives, and a great number of Chinese were drowned. About 15 vessels owned in Europe and the United States are ashore. These include the British sloop Phoenix, two French torpedo boats and three American vessels. Edward VII. to Send Yacht Cup. New York.—King Edward will give another cup to American yachtsmen. The cup will be tendered to the Jamestown exposition to be raced for under such conditions as the Jamestown officials may determine. Two Women Autolists Injured. Denver, Col.-Mrs. L. W. Cooper and Miss Nellie Manning, of Charlotte, N. C., were severely injured Tuesday in a collision between a street car and an automobile on which they were riding. Milwaukee Manufacturer Killed. Milwaukee.-Walter Popper, aged 85 years, son of the president of the North Milwaukee Manufacturing company, was instantly killed Monday by an engine on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad. Declares Against Fusion. Syracuse, N. Y.—An address to the Democrats of the state has been issued by the committee appointed by the recently held Albany Democratic conference. The address declares strongly against fusion. FEDERATION IS TO CONTINUE ITS ACTIVITY. Executive Council Announces No Money Contributions Were Accepted from Any Candidate. Washington. — The executive council of the American Federation of Labor Tuesday adopted the report of the labor representation committee regarding its participation in the political campaign and in that connection, adopted the following resolution: "The committee is authorized and directed to continue the campaign to its conclusion for the attainment of the largest degree of success in the interest, for the protection and promotion of the rights and liberty of working people and the people generally. And to the attainment of these laudable purposes, the executive council of the American Federation of Labor calls upon all reform forces and public-spirited citizens, who sympathize with the effort to reestablish justice and right in the affairs of our country, to cooperate with our movement, our cause and campaign." The committee consists of President Gompers, Vice President O'Connell and Secretary Morrison of the federation. The council announced that no moneys had been accepted by the federation from any candidate for office on any ticket, and it was decided to pursue this course in the future. The council directed Mr. Gompers to appear before the house committee on post offices when it meets next month to consider changes in the post rates and to protest against any change "which would affect the rights to which the trade union with other publications are now entitled." They Cause Loss of Three Lives at Excelsior Springs. Excelsior springs, Mo.—Three lives were sacrificed in two tragedies which occurred here. Domestic trouble caused Jerome Curry, manager of the Central Sash and Door company, of Topeka, Kan., to shoot and kill his wife and then kill himself. At almost the same hour James Farley, a contractor, aged 40 years, of this city, walked into a drug store and poured out a cup of carbolic acid from a five-gallon bottle and drank it. The Curry tragedy occurred on a bridge leading to one of the springs. Mrs. Curry, who was 53 years old, has been here since August 25. Her husband came last night. They appeared to be on good terms until they started for a walk to-day when a quarrel ensued. Mrs. Curry suddenly started to run when her husband fired at her three times. As she fell, he fired a bullet through his own brain. He was 55 years old. Farley was despondent over the recent death of his wife. CONVICTED OF LAND FRAUDS. Oregon Jury Returns Verdicts Against Three Prominent Men. Portland, Ore. — State Senator Franklin Pierce Mays, ex-Representative Willard L. Jones and George Sorenson stand convicted in the Blue mountain land fraud case. The sealed verdict returned by the jury at 1:45 o'clock Thursday morning was read in the federal court when it opened, finding all three defendants guilty of conspiracy to defraud the government in connection with the creation of the Blue mountain forest reserve. Counsel for the defendants immediately gave notice to move for a new trial, and were allowed time to do so. Seeks to Acquire Railroad. Mexico City.—It is generally understood that one of the principal objects of Finance Minister Limantour's trip to Europe is to bring about the acquisition of the Mexican Central railroad by the Mexican government, and this supposition is strengthened to a considerable extent by the fact that Vice President Richards, of the Mexican Central, has also gone to Paris. The acquisition of the railroad is a thing which would have great political significance, as it is believed that the only way that the roads can be regulated in order to avoid discrimination in the matter of rates. Eight-Hour Law Extended. Oyster Bay.—President Roosevelt Wednesday extended the eight-hour law to apply to all public work under the supervision of any department of the government. This order affects more particularly work on river and harbor improvements. Government Buying Silver. Washington. — The director of the mint Wednesday purchased 200,000 ounces of fine silver, one-half for the Denver and one-half for the New Orleans mints, at 63.35 cents per ounce. New Lands Opened. Oyster Bay, N. Y.-The president has issued a proclamation opening the Kiowa, Commanche and Apache Indian lands in Oklahoma. The inerior department will announce the date for the reception of sealed bids under which the 505,000 acres are to be disposed of. Inaugurated at Manila. Manilla, P. I.—James F. Smith was naugured governor general of the Philippines at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. Noted Educator Dead. Raleigh, N. C.—President Charles N. Mcliver, of the North Carolina Normal and Industrial college at Greensboro, dropped dead of apoplexy on the Bryan special just after the train left Dupham Monday. New Ocean Cable Opened. New York—The opening of a new cable route to Rio Janeiro, Montevideo and other South American ports was announced by the Postal Telegraph and Cable company Mon- ```markdown ``` WHAT JOY THEY BRING TO EVERY HOME as with joyous hearts and smiling faces they romp and play—when in health—and how conducive to health the games in which they indulge, the outdoor life they enjoy, the cleanly, regular habits they should be taught to form and the wholesome diet of which they should partake. How tenderly their health should be preserved, not by constant medication, but by careful avoidance of every medicine of an injurious or objectionable nature, and if at any time a remedial agent is required, to assist nature, only those of known excellence should be used; remedies which are pure and wholesome and truly beneficial in effect, like the pleasant laxative remedy, Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co. Syrup of Figs has come into general favor in many millions of well informed families, whose estimate of its quality and excellence is based upon personal knowledge and use. Syrup of Figs has also met with the approval of physicians generally, because they know it is wholesome, simple and gentle in its action. We inform all reputable physicians as to the medicinal principles of Syrup of Figs, obtained, by an original method, from certain plants known to them to act most beneficially and presented in an agreeable syrup in which the wholesome Californian blue figs are used to promote the pleasant taste; therefore it is not a secret remedy and hence we are free to refer to all well informed physicians, who do not approve of patent medicines and never favor indiscriminate self-medication. Please to remember and teach your children also that the genuine Syrup of Figs always has the full name of the Company—California Fig Syrup Co.—plainly printed on the front of every package and that it is for sale in bottles of one size only. If any dealer offers any other than the regular Fifty cent size, or having printed thereon the name of any other company, do not accept it. If you fail to get the genuine you will not get its beneficial effects. Every family should always have a bottle on hand, as it is equally beneficial for the parents and the children, whenever a laxative remedy is required. FADED TO A SHADOW. Worn Down by Five Years of Suffer- ing from Kidney Complaint. Mrs. Remethe Myers, of 180 South Tenth St., Ironton, O., says: "I have worked hard in my time and have been exposed again and again to changes of weather. It is no wonder my kidneys gave out and I went all to pieces at last. For five years I was worked hard in my time and have been exposed again and again to changes of weather. It is no wonder my kidneys gave out and I wont all to pieces at last. For five years I was fading away and finally so weak that for six months I could not get out of the house. I was nervous, restless and sleepless at night, and lane and sore in the morning. Sometimes everything would whirl and blur before me. I bloated so badly I could not wear tight clothing, and had to put on shoes two sizes larger than usual. The urine was disordered and passages were dreadfully frequent. I got help from the first box of Doan's Kidney Pills, however, and by the time I had taken four boxes the pain and bloating was gone. I have been in good health ever since." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. Shakespeare Was Resentful. "Oh, you dear thing!" she exclaimed to Shakespeare, for even in those days there were matinee girls, "you're just nice enough to eat." "You, too?" cried Shakespeare, in despair. "Why will everybody confuse me with Bacon?" Superb Service, Splendid Scenery en route to Niagara Falls, Muskoka and Kawartha Lakes, Georgian Bay and Temegami Region, St. Lawrence River and Rapids, Thousand Islands, Algonquin National Park, White Mountains and Atlantic Sea Coast resorts, via Grand Trunk Railway System. Double track Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls, N. Y. For copies of tourist publications and descriptive pamphlets apply to Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A., 135 Adams St., Chicago. Saved Many from Drowning. Five hundred persons saved from drowning in 48 years was the record achievement of Christian Langer, a Danish boatman, who has just died at Harboe, Jutland, aged 83. AWFUL PSORIASIS 35 YEARS. Terrible Scaly Humor in Patches All Over the Body—Skin Cracked and Bleeding—Cured by Cuticura. "I was afflicted with psoriasis for thirty-five years. It was in patches all over my body. I used three cakes of Cuticura Soap, six boxes of Ointment and two bottles of Resolvent. In thirty days I was completely cured, and I think permanently, as it was about five years ago. The psoriasis first made its appearance in red spots, generally forming a circle, leaving in the center a spot about the size of a silver dollar of sound flesh. In a short time the affected circle would form a heavy dry scale of a white silvery appearance and would gradually drop off. To remove the entire scales by bathing or using oil to soften them the flesh would be perfectly raw, and a light discharge of bloody substance would ooze out. That scaly crust would form again in twenty-four hours. It was worse on my arms and limbs, although it was in spots all over my body, also on my scalp. If I let the scales remain too long without removing by bath or otherwise, the skin would crack and bleed. I suffered intense itching, worse at nights after getting warm in bed, or blood warm by exercise, when it would be almost unbearable. W. M. Childer, Hutchinson, Kan., April 20, 1905." Dellicacy is to the mind what fragrance is to the fruit.—A. Poincolot. If afflicted with { some eyes, use } Thompson's Eye Water W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 38, 1906 900 DROPS CASTORIA A Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANIS CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral. NOT NARCOTIC. Recipe of Old Dr. SANCUEL PITCHER Pumpkin Seed Alice Smyre Rockells Salt Magnolia Seed Pepersine Bitterwort Seed Mary Wood Clarified Sugar Wintergreen Flavor. Aperfect Remedy for Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Worms, Convulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP. Fac Simile Signature of Char. H. Hitchner NEW YORK. Ath months old 35 DOSES - 35 CENTS EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Char. H. Hitchner. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE GENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. IMPROVED BLACK LAND FARMS $25 to $35 APACRE. Produces 90 bushels eats, 35 wheat, 75 corn, BEST LAND IN day. HOVER BROS., Hobart, O.T. Railroad Fare refunded to each purchaser. Many a man is hoolest because his price is too high. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color more goods, per package, than others, and the colors are brighter and faster. Automobiles have horns, but that isn't what makes them dangerous. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup In fumigation sheers the guns, the syrup. In a lotion sheers the skin. So a lotion. Sublime Faith. Nothing short of true faith will separate a bald-headed man from the hard-earned price of a bottle of hair restorer. In a Pinch, Use ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE A powder. It cures painful, smarting, nervous feet and ingrowing nails. It's the greatest comfort discovery of the age. Makes new shoes easy. A certain cure for sweating feet. 30,000 testimonials of cures. Sold by all druggists. 25c. Trial package, FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Lo Roy, N. X. Why He Wouldn't Lecture Oliver Wendell Holmes was invited to deliver a lecture in a town in the central part of Massachusetts. He was not feeling very well and he wrote the following reply to the committee in declining to accept the invitation: "I am far from being in good physical health and I am satisfied that if I were offered a $50 bill after my lecture I should not have strength enough to refuse it." "Bin Van Winkle." "Rip Van Winkle" was first produced about 1829. Joseph Jefferson first appeared in a version of the Washington Irving story of Charles Burke at the Walnut Street theater, Philadelphia, in 1849. Mr. Burke played Rip, and Mr. Jefferson Seth. The play of "Rip Van Winkle" now acted by Mr. Thomas Jefferson was written by Dion Boucicault, and was produced at the London Adelphi, September 4, 1865. Women Astronomer. Mrs. Peton Fleming, who was recently elected a member of the Royal Astronomical society, is not the only woman who has succeeded in comprehending the mysteries of the heavens. Miss Henrietta Leavitt discovered 25 new variable stars some years ago. Lady Huggins diligently helps her husband, Sir William Huggins, in his astronomical observations. In their house in South London they possess a very finely equipped observatory, which contains the enormous telescope presented by the royal society to Sir William in recognition of the work accomplished by Lady Huggins and himself in astrophysics. "Vote for Me! Although the statesman blandly fail And almost unselfish seems to be, His arguments boiled down with care Are generally: "Vote for me." DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES CURSES RHEUMATISM BRIGHTS DISEASE DIABETES BACKACHE The public may rely on the information. Said only in best terms. RAMSLAND, "THE LAND MAN" buys, sells or owns Western North Dakota. Following such a crop as rapidly. You can't always get it at present prices. For accurate information write to Co. BELLEY, N. 14 HOLD UP! and consider THE POMMEL BRAND SLICKER LIKE ALL TOWERS WATERPROOF CLOTHING. Is made of the best materials, in black or yellow fully guaranteed, and sold by middle grade dealers. STICK TO THE SIGN OF THE FISH TOWER'S FISH BOARD TOWER, CANADIAN COUNTY, AFTERWATER, CANADA W. L. DOUGLAS $3.50 & $3.00 Shoes BEST IN THE WORLD W.L. Douglas $4 Gilt Edge line cannot be equalled at any price To Shop Dealers: W. L. Douglas' Job- line. One of the most complete in this country Send for Catalog SHOES ESTABLISHED $150,000 CAPITAL $2,000,000 SHOES FOR EVERYBODY AT ALL PRICES Men's Shoes, $8 to $1.50. Boys Shoes, $8 to $1.25. Women's Shoes, $4.00 to $1.50. Midsize Shoes, $8 to $1.00. Try W. L. Douglas Women's, Misses and Children's shoes; for style, fit and wear If I could take you into my large factories at Brockton, Mass., and show you how carefully W.L. Douglas shoes are made, you would then understand why they hold their shape, fit better, and have a greater value than any other make. Wherever you live, you can obtain W. L. Douglas shoes on the bottom, which protects you against high prices and inferior shoes. Take no subtitle and insist upon having them. Fast Color Eyelens will they will not wear brass W: L. DOUGLAS, Dept. B. Brockton, Mass. W: L. DOUGLAS, Dept. B. Brockton, Mass. SUMMER RASHES Soothed by Baths with Cuticura SOAP And gentle applications of Cuticura, the great Skin Cure, and purest and sweetest of emollients. For summer rashes, irritations, itchings, chafings, sunburn, bites and stings of insects, tired, aching muscles and joints, as well as for preserving, purifying, and beautifying the skin, scalp, hair, and hands, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are Priceless. Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston. Mailed Free, "How to Care for Skin, Scalp, & Hair." AGE comes all too quickly to her who suffers from the diseases peculiar to women. Pain, weakness, debility, soon leave you but a wreck of your former womanhood. WINE OF CARDUI WOMAN'S RELIEF relieves female pain, cures female diseases. "I wascanty, had numb feelings, and was terribly nervous every month, but Cardui has made me feel so much better," writes Mrs. J. Brandenburg, of Huntington, W. Va. Try it. At all Druggists. WRITE for Free Advice, stating age and describing your symptoms, to Medicine Co., Charlottesville, Tenn. We want a live, active and thoroughly experienced salesman in this family with additional money to buyout his first month's supply of our lighting. Lawn Light. A utility needed in every home and home and full complying with insurance rules. To such a man you will give a generous welcome and guarantee to refund money if goods just sold in 30 days. Further particulars on request. The Standard-illuminated Lights Co., 880 N. Hahnded St., Chicago, IL 60610. The weather is very warm and disagreeble. Mr. Louis Wright has left for Fort Worth, Texas. Mrs. El Bush has departed for Chicago to remain. Mr. Bush paid a visit the city from the camp last Thursday. Mrs. Rev. B. R. Penn went to Chicago to visit relatives. Rev. Penn attended conference in Buxton last week. Mr. Walter Posey left last Thursday for Duluth, Minn., where he will engage in the barber trade. Mr. Charles Jones suffered a very painful accident several days ago. While going into the basement at the Merchants Hotel he slipped and an empty beer keg which he was carrying fall on his hand and broke two fingers. Mrs. Posey, mother of Mrs. C. C. McGregor is improving and is now able to be out and at work. Mr. Charles Holmes of Springfield, Ill., is in the city and expects to remain. He is working at Will Dates' barber shop in Walter Posey's place. Mr. Curry Howard who returned two weets ago from his engagement with B. & S Uncle Tom's Gabin shows, accepted a position with the Merchants Hotel as chef has resigned the position and will leave in a few days for Omaha to work as chef in a prominent club. Mr. George Kennedy and son Baford are in Chicago. Mr. Kennedy expects to remain and send for his family. Mrs Isaac Smith is improving very slowly. Prof. Jas, H. Brooks has lost his sight, and reports from him Sunday says his hearing is also gone. Creeping paralysis 'is the verdict of doctors. Mr. Louis Evans and five of his crew are here storing the furnishings of the Diamond Jo steamer St. Paul, and will remain about five weeks. Mr. Harry Hayes is suffering with hay fever. ALBIA NEWS. Last week Miss L. B. Schoolfield of Oskaloosa is visiting in Albia and will stay an indefinite time. Nearly all of the Albians attended the general conference in Buxton last Sunday. Labor day and the street carnival brought a number of strangers to our town this wenk. Miss Bernice Davis of Ottumwa played for the dance given by Messrs. Tolson and Vendever Monday evening. Mrs. Anna Thomas is ill at this writing. Mrs. Geo. Hollingworth and daughter who are traveling in Minnesota for their health are improving. MONMOUTH, ILL., ITEMS (Special to Bystander.) Dr. Scruggs, president of Western Baptist college, spent several days in our city and preached two very able sermons Sunday at the Second Baptist church, also lectured Monday night to the literary society. It is useless to undertake to comment on what he said for Dr. Scruggs has a world wide reputation as a minister and educator. He raised with us with $40.00. We expect to have him visit us again in the near future. Rev. Huckney, the state missionary, preached two good sermons last Sunday, which were well appreciated. Rev. H. V. Cooper of Aurora, Wis., was with us Wednesday night and preached a strong, wholesome, soul inscramb to a fairly good audience. Our church is moving along nicely. We have some energetic, conscientious young men in our church who are proving to be a great factor for the spiritual, intercultural and financial development of the church. Namely; J. G. Johnson, S. A. Williams, James Goff. Thomas Wallace, Harrison Ford and a score of others. These young men, none of them reached forty yet, are Deacons and Trustees of the Second Baptist church. Mr. Fred Anderson spoke to an overflowing house Sept. 7. Bro Anderson conduited a Bible class last year which resulted in the receiving of a large number of diplomas and a Y. M. C. A. Mr. Anderson will leave Wednesday for Minnesota, Minn., to accept a position in the Y. M. C. A. there. Bro Goff and Sister Jessie Skinner responded in becalf of the Bible class of the Women and Men. Sunday was rally day for the Trustees. A creditable sum was raised. While the church is free of debt, its members don't forget to rally in order to keep its treasury replenished. Bros. Jas. Goff, S. H. Williams and J. G. Johnson were the chosen delegates to the Wood River Association that convened in Quincy last week. Their presence were known and felt by many. Bro. J. G. Johnson was elected secretary of the Ministers and Deacons Union. The extemperaneous address delivered by S. H. Williams pronounced him to be a ready speaker and wide awake young man. The Second Baptist church is pleased with the de-portment of her delegates. Mrs. J. R. Skinner and Miss Lillian Burton are visiting at their old home Maerietta, Ga. Rev J. R. Skinner is supplying the Baptist church in Pueblo, Colo., in the absence of Rev Hardy. We hope our people will refrin from many evils that tends to demoralize and places them as a target for our white friends. When going to the burg over the interurban line be genteel and sober minded as you possibly can. Please don't tank up on bad whisky, disturb the other passengers disgracing yourself and trying to disgrace your race, especially our women should be more conservative than to get drunk and be threatened to be put off. Be are your sins will find you out. These things cannot be done in a corner. Some one is watching you. If you are a christian in Moomouth be one in Cameron and Galesburg. A drunken woman is a disgrace to humanity. Rev. H. W. Cooper and life returned to their home Wednesday night after several days visit in the Maple city. LINCOLN INSTITUTE NOTES. Jefferson City, Mo. The character and qualification of its graduates is perhaps the best test of a school's growth and development, and with this as a standard Lincoln Institute in the hands of a strong president, Dr. B. F. Allen, enjoys rank as one of the leading institutions of the country. Every year this school reaches a higher, better and larger class of students. Every year its own standard of excellence along all educational lines becomes higher; and a diploma from Lincoln Institute is now recognized not only throughout Missouri but in Oklahoma, parts of Illinois, Iowa, Kansas and several other states. Over three hundred students were enrolled this year at the close of the second week; and now at the beginning of the third week there is something less than four hundred while every incoming trains brings its quota, in many cases bringing scholars who never before matriculated in a Negro school. In this connection we are pleased to state that Iowa is sending a fine set of students, and that among those young people may be found some of the brightest minds in the institution. Lincoln Institute is unique among schools for Negroes in having almost continuous sessions. The summer term begins immediately after the close of the Spring term; and the Fall and Winter term three weeks after the close of she Summer school. If any institution can beat this record, we shall be glad to know of it. President Allen takes much interest in securing positions for the graduates and all who have not registered their present address with him will do well to attend to this matter without further delay. A position to teach type-writing and stenography in one of the leading cities of Missouri now goes begging for want of a competent party to fill it; and this illustrates, among other things, the value of including such subjects in one's course of study. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip October 10 to 12, inclusive, with favorable return limits, on account of International Christian Convention. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. Excursion Rates Via the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. Every Tuesday during this year we will sell Homeseek tickets to Minnesota. 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It's hard work living up to the income people sometimes think you get. He is a wise man who knows how to be just familiar enough to borrow a dollar. It must be a difficult matter for a woman with false teeth to hold a mouthful of hairpins. Pride and Vanity. The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self-respect—F. Marion Crawford. Resents Reference to "Coppera." "What do you mean by talking about 'copperys' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'copperys' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of opliders alone there are 20,000 different kind. The Business Poet. "John's the poet with the true business instinct," said the wife. 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Privileges Among the numerous privileges enjoyed by the lady mayoreas of London during her husband's year of office is that of "entree" at court. That is to say, instead of being compelled to take her place among the ordinary guests, titled and untitled, at court functions, she enters the palace by a separate entrance and is received by royalty before any of the other guests. FORD'S HAIR- POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" 80 STRAIGHTENS KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be p bent up in any style desired consistent with its STYLE length. • Hair *Pomade* was formerly • "OZONIZED OX MARROW" and in • makes kinky or curly hair straight, as • bursal, kinky or curly hair soft, as • bursal, kinky or curly hair soft, as • plurable and maintained from one treatment; 2 to • bottles are usually sufficient for OZONIZED • OX MARROW") removes and prevents • stops the hair from falling out after breaking off, • it makes it new life and vigor. 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Mrs. May Peterson vs. John Peterson, November term, A. D. 1906. John Peterson, defendant, you are hereby notified that on or before the first day of October, A. D. 1906, the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the District court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, claiming of you a divorce on the grounds ow willful desertion without just cause or knowledge or consent of plaintiff. And you have remained away for more than two years before filing this petition. And unless you appear there to and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the November term of said court, which will commence at Des Moines on the 5th day of November, 1906, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. ORIGINAL NOTICE. Phillip Simpson, Plaintiff, vs. Emma Simpson, Defendant. 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LOW R PACIFIC AND RE Round-Trip Rates $5625 San Francisco June 25th to July Tickets reading $5425 San Francisco Sept. 3d to 14th Tickets reading $6510 San Francisco, Portland, Tacor Victoria; daily, J limit Oct. 31, 190 LOW RATES PACIFIC COAST AND RETURN Round-Trip Rates from Des Moines San Francisco and Los Angeles and return, June 25th to July 7th; return limit Sept. 15, 1906. Tickets reading one way via Portland, $68.75. San Francisco and Los Angeles and return, Sept. 3d to 14th; return limit Oct. 31, 1906. Tickets reading one way via Portland, $66.75. San Francisco, Los Angeles and $64.80 to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Vancouver and Victoria; daily, June 1st to Sept. 15th; return limit Oct. 31, 1906. Spokane, Wash., and return, same as above. $5510 Helena, Anaconda to Sept. 15th, 1919 These tickets are good for pass- electric lighted; Los Angeles & China & Japan Fast Mail, all CHICAGO, UNION NORTH-WEST For descriptive booklets, sleep information L. F. BERRY, General Agent, C. or Chicago & North-Western Pa OL592 510 Helena, Anaconda and Butte daily, June 1st to Sept. 15th, 1906, same as above. These tickets are good for passage on The Overland Limited, electric lighted, Los Angeles Limited, electric lighted, and China & Japan Fast Mail, all daily from Chicago, via the For descriptive booklets, sleeping car reservations and full information apply to EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the beat in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109 1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY ST. Phone 572 Especially for the accommodation of the colored patronage. Every thing strictly first class. Private dining room up stairs. Baths and private entertainment. DAVIS & JACKSON. 1027-1029 W. Broadway Street. Phone 1135 COUNCIL BLUFFS 14. New location with private rooms for transit public.... 214 E. Front St. New Phone 619 Davenport, Iowa. Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. W. H. Milligan, M. G. Grand Master, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Rural Route No. 2. S. L. Tiggs, R. G. Deputy Grand Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Wardeen, Buxton, Iowa. T. H. Sturgis, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Sioux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasure Kecku, Iowa. H. K. Hillon, R. W. Grand Secretary Omaha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian, Des Moines, Iowa. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on ForeignC. Des Moines, Iowa. The local lodges are requested to send in a list of your elected officers so we can publish a complete roster of the lodges. (The Editor.) North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M—Meets first Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Northwest corner of Tenth and Center streets. E. Tracy Blagburn, W. M.; H. E. Jacobs, secretary. Mt. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meets first Tuesday of each month. C. H. Searcer, W. M. 1004 9th avenue; D. L. Lowery, secretary, 903 S. 8th street. Rescue Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and A. M. Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m. 1423% N. 24th street, Omaha, Neb. W P. Wade, W. M., address 1612 N. 36th street, H. K. Hillon, Sec., address 911 N. 24th street. PRESIDING ELDER GEO. W. GAINS. Appointments. Colfax August 31. Buxton September 2.