Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XV, No. 13. CITY NEWS. [N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit ing in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we soldit all your local news—Ed.] Mrs. Allen Jones and Mrs. Parker of Buxton, spent a few days at the State Fair. Mrs. W. H. Robinson, of Chicago, is visiting her niece Mrs. Clifford Williaus. Mr. Clyde Brandhart, of Freemont Neb., is in the city, he is a cousin of Mr. Branham Hyde. Mrs. F. Durden left last Wednesday for a few weeks visit to parts of Kansas, Nebraska and Missouri. Miss Russ of Farmington is a State Fair visitor this week, she is the guest of Mrs. Powell. Mrs. Wm. Buckner who has been spending the summer at the lakes returned home Saturday. Rev. W. Sampson Brooks has return. ed from Kansas City, where he attended the anniversary of Bishop Grant. Mr Wm. E. Morgan and daughter Ethel of Cedar Rapids, are visiting his father Mr, E. S. Morgan, this week. Mr. E. E. Butler and wife of Buxton one of the members of the Gazette typographical force was a state fair visitor this week. Miss Fannie Todd has been visiting relatives in the city left for her home in Topeka this evening after a pleasant visit. Messrs Geo. and Fred Lewis, of Fayette visited in the city this week with their cousins the Misses Blanche and Electa Lewis. Mrs. Richard Harris of 9th street has been confined to her home dangerously for the past ten days, we hope for her speedy recovery. Mr. Joe Wyatt*, of Webster City, spent a few days in the city this week, visiting the Fair, he is a son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McCraven. The home of George W. Dunn was destroyed by fire Wednesday morning. Mr. Dunn is employed at the Card Drug Company. The loss is estimated at $500.—Colorado Statesman. Miss Alice Lawson of Leavenworth, arrived in the city Saturday evening the 23rd, inst., and is visiting her cousins Mr. and Mrs. James E. Todd, and aunt Mrs. A. Todd. Mr. Dan Strothers returned Sunday morning from Boone, la, where he attended the celebration Thursday. Mr Strothers claims that he was detained by the pleadings of one of Boone's fair daughters. Mrs. Emma Carr and Mrs. G. I. Holt entertained the H. B. S. Club at a picnic Thursday afternoon at Green Wood Park. The out of town guests who were present were Mrs. M. Thompson, of Chicago, Ill., Mrs. Nette Carr of Mason City la., Miss Fannie Todd of Topeka, Kansas, and Cora Miller. Mrs. Geo. Banks entertained a number of friends at her home 845 Crocker street a ten o'clock breakfast Thursday morning in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Cook. The house was beautifully decorated in white and green, a break if four courses was served. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Davis 1053 west 5th, street Miss Davis Parker of Albia and Mr. Harry Henderson of Highland Park. Rev. Griffith performed the ceremony only a few friends and relatives were present. The happy couple will make their home at Mrs. Brown's in Highland Park. Mr. Fred Johnson of Gravity, Ia., the only son of Mr. Henry Johnson, the rural mail carrier and a successful farmer is a state fair visitor, while in the city he made a pleasant call at the Bystander office. Fred is a graduate of the high school of Gravity, and may enter Draks University this fall. Mrs. Ruebin Gaines and her son Ruben Jr. of Buxton, arrived in the city Monday to have an operation performed on Ruben at the Methodist hospital for a defective tonsil. Rubin is a student in the West Des Moines High school and we hope that he may recover so he will be able to enter the regular fall term. Mrs. Chas. Pugh and Mrs. Hattie Morris of Buxton, came up to our city last Wednesday to attend the Henderson—Parker wedding, while here they were the guest of Mrs. Morris' sister, Mrs. C. J. Davis, on west 5th, street. Mrs. Bibey of Boone is the guest of Mrs. Gould, this week. Miss Daisy Lee of Buxton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Gertrude Shackelford. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert R. Wright are State Fair visitors, this week, and while here they are the guests of Mr. and Miss H Gould, 12th and Center sts. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brown will leave the 29th to visit their parents friends in Macon Mo., and Bolengenre. Miss Jessie Bell entertained Misses Annie Baker and Pearl Hammitt at dinner, at her home 1500 Fremont St. When at Enterprise, stop at W. F. Bardsdale's Restaurant for meals, lunches, ice cream and confectionaries. Mr. Theadore Bell arrived in the city Thursday morning on business and spent a few hours 'with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell on Fremont. On last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. John Woods delightfully entertained Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson and Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brown at one o'clock luncheon. Miss Lily Russ and Miss Jennie Tombs of Farmington, Ia., are visiting in the city this week, the guests of Mrs. Ruth Powell, Miss Tombs returned home Wednesday but Miss Russ will remain in our city for some time. Mrs. Wm. Mash of Spokane, Wash. arrived in our city last week and will visit relatives and friends for saveawe weeks. Our collector will be in Chariton and Albia, Monday; Kirksville and Macon, Mo., Tuesday; Moberly, Wednesday and Thursday; Mexico, Friday; Huntsville and Salisbury, Monday; Keytesville; Tuesday; Marysville, and Bedford, Fiday, so please be prepared to pay your subscription dues, don't put her off as some have done. The Des Moines Negro Lyceum met Tuesday evening Aug 25, at the home of Lillian Fields. Those who were present enjoyed the following program Quotations from Prof. DuKols; Negro as a violinist and in band. Prof. Warrick; Vocal solo, Lillian Fields; Negro as composer, Mrs. J. Williams. The next meeting will be held at the home of Miss Pearl Hammitt, 1409 Crocker street. The evening will be devoted to a Geographical contest. All members are requested to be present. Much interest is being manifested in the Normal work of St Paul's A. M. E. Sunday school this year. Two classes have been organized a teachers taught by the superintendent, a preparatory class taught by G. H. Mason and the following have successfully passed the first quarterly examination in book 2 of the nourse, in the teachers class, Mrs. Lizzie Glass and Prof. W. Warrick and in the preparatory class, Miss Florence Gater, Mr A, C. Payton, Mrs. A. C. Payton and Rufus Jackson. Mr. Thomas Bass the famous horseman, especially a breeder in the educated and high school class of Mexico, Mo., has ten head of horses on exhibition and from the blue ribbons he has been very successful. Another well-to- do Colored man near Hastings, Neb., a Mr. Wm. Jackson, has some fine speed horses entered in the races this year. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. Adam Dixon Tuesday evening. Quite an interesting meeting was held Mrs. Sellers of Everly, Ia, was present and gave a few remarks of encouragement. The meeting adjourned to meet with Mrs R. N. Hyde next Tuesday, where Bible outlines and character will be read and discussed. The club is also planning to give another mothers meeting in the near future, where all mothers are requested to come and bring their children. By order of the president, Mrs. G. Shackelford. Assistant secretary Miss Blanch Allen. Rev. Dr. J. L. Griffin, in Supreme President of the Rescue Association, Miss C. C. Garrett, his secretary and Miss Alma Jones, rescue workers are in the city, contemplating a Rescue Home in our city. This means a good work and should be appreciated and pushed by our people. Dr. Griffin has baptised 8,000 converts, fed 10,000 children, free of charge, and 22,009 persons have been converted under his preaching. While they are in the city they are entertained at the home of Mrs. Sarah Webb, 939 12th st. The Strangers State Fair entertainment given at St. Paul's church, Monday night was quite a success and a rare treat to the many listeners. The participants of the program held the audience spell bound, thus showing that there were talented people in other cities as well as ours. Miss Margarette Fields charmed the audience with a piano solo. Dr. W. Sampson Brooks very eloquently made the welcome address, also introduced the many visitors, after which he made a flying trip to the Union Station where he was soon carried peaceably away to Kansas City to be one of the many visitors of the Try-Anniversary of Bishop Grant. Mr. A. M. White of Davenport, president and manager of the Optima Drama club, showed plainly his profession. Miss Victoria Graves of Kansas City, Kansas, was a mocking bird of the real type; while Mrs Elizabeth and Rosa Thomas of Springfield, Ill., shows no signs of the injury from the recent Springfield riot. Miss Burleigh of Philadelphia, Pa., delighted the listners with her sweet voice and charming ways, while Miss D. Mae Lee of Buxton, Iowa, an elocutionist of rare ability, need apply to the managers of Fount or King Do-do for a position. Dr. J. H. Williams, a graduate of Meharra Medical College of Nashville. Tenn., advised the people to take good care of themselves, and if they didn't know how, he was here to do it for them Madam L. Brown of Montgomery, Ala., prima donna of the Original Nashville Jubilee singers, was indeed the Nashville Nightengale. This brilliant affair occurs annually and those that stay at home miss an extraordinary treat. The Republican State Central Committee. Mr. Franke, chairman of the State Central Committee, has secured a beautiful suit of rooms in the Fleming block and has selected his heads of the different bureaus: Literary, Mr. Adler who is an able young man and a regular newspaper man; for the speakers bureau, Hon. C. W. Lyon of Polk county, who is the assistant Att'y. General of Iowa, a very active young republican who is popular with those whom he is acquainted; a friend to the colored people and no doubt is the right man for said position. He will have a vigorous campaign. Through the efforts of the Bystander they have employed Mr. Elbert Hall as a stenographer. This is recognition for our race. A Conference of Republican Workers. Lasr Tuesday the Republican State Central committee invited the active Republican editors, all Republican candidates and chairman of the county committee to meet with them in conference. The meeting was largely attended, more than 1000 of the state leaders were present; only one colored man was formally invited, it was the editor of the Iowa State Bystander. He in company with Att'y. Geo. H. Woodson attended. It was an enthusiastic, red hot Republican lovefeast in which both progressive and stand-pat vied with each other, telling how they hoped for the election of every Republican candidate and that they would do all in their power to see that the whole ticket should be elected. Hon. A. B. Cummins, J. P. Dolliver, F. B. Carroll, J. F. Lacey, N. E. Kendall, A. F. Dawsbn, Geo. D. Perkins, Congressman Smith and Att'y. H. W. Byers who proposed three cheers for all the Republican leaders all spoke. It was a great conference. Editor's Observations. It has indeed been a long time since I have attempted to write observations, because this year I am not out over our territory as in the past few years, but having a week's spare time I made a short trip of 7 days collecting, making ten counties and twelve towns after spending a few days on the old homestead with my father, five miles west of Decatur City, Ia., on the banks of Grand river, for it was here that I was born in a log house on one of the highest points of this then beautiful prarie. Here I spent 25 years of my life, hence the sight of the old home with its barn, its sheds, its orchard, its meadows brought found recollections of my infancy. How dear are those scenes of childhood, the older we grow the dearer they become. Father was at the depot in his buggy to meet us after holding an hour's reception with my old acquaintances who knew more about me then I do myself, they, although all white were really and truly glad to see me and meet my better half. Well I must stop this kind of writing for to those who have never had the pleasure of farm life do not appreciate this writing, nor do they know what real happiness that country life affords. We had fresh chickens, fresh eggs fresh butter, fresh milk, real cream, fresh apples, peaches and berries. Oh! how I know you all envy my meals. Mr. Nathan Morton and wife rents a part of the home place and they are doing well. Our first business stop was at Creston. Here we found the people well except Mr. Chas F. Burnaugh's daughter Stella, who is home very sick. Mr. Chas Clark is still over in Ottumwa un business, although his family lives here. Mr. Henry Martin and wife are really enjoying in their old days the comforts of a beautiful home with an orchard full of fruit. He owns several other lots and is a successful man. C. H. McDowell is living at the same place. Mr. Baldwin's folks are still on the large 400 acre farm and they have an immense crop this year. These boys are hustlers. G. W. Dow is doing well. He is still working at the grocery store and has a nice family and is struggling hard to give them a good education. He is a race man. Into Clarinda our next stop. As it was chautaqua week the town was full of people and every body was busy, so I could not get much news. Mr. Thos. G. Jones was working at the chautaqua and says that his crops are very good. He owns a nice farm just two miles from town. R. E. Wilkinson has moved to the farm. E. R. Long is still farming and doing well this year. Wm. Headley is working in the poultry house. E. B. Cook and his industrious wife were on the chautaqua grounds with a stand. They are hustlers. Mr. P Montgomery is still on the mail force and his father and brother have moved here from the south. L. F. Montgomery is making money as usual. He owns two large side seat buses and was hauling people to the chautaqua ground. Among the new additions to the Bystander were Mrs. F. L. Nowling, E. B. Cook, Miss Marjoria Lounneer, L. F. Montgomery, H. A. Farrier, Mesdames Geo. Able and Mahala Pemberton. In Shenandoah there are but few colored families and all are doing well and subscribing for the old reliable Bystander, Mr. L. R. Signor and wife have moved here and are doing well. R. P. Collins is working at the same place and doing well. R. P. Galdwell is still at the hotel. T. W. Griggsby has lots of fruit this year as his place is well filled with fruit trees. In Red Oak we found Mr. Oscar Conner still in the tonsorial shop. He owns one of the nicest shops in the city. Mr. Henry Pate has lost his wife since last year's trip. P. S. Everett is without donbt one of the most successful up-to-date business young men of our race in Iowa. He owns the largest stock of musical instruments, pianos, etc, also has a piano store in Valisca. Pearl is a self made young man who has been in business here many years. H. S. Martin, formerly of Cedar Rapids, is here. W. S. Sterns is a new comer here and working in a barber shop. Council Bluffs was our next stop. Here we found a new class of colored people making a better struggle for good citizenship then ever before. Chas, S. Davis owns 51 lots in the city limits and is gardening it and doing well. W. C. Lyons has opened a new restaurant and pool hall. Mr. R. V. Robinson is employed by a large lumber company as foreman of one of the yards. He has been with this company about 6 years. B. F. Corneal and Bro. runs a saloon. They are new men here and seem to be doing well. The churches are doing better then they have in the past. Rev. Ty- ler has charge of the A. M. E. flock; while Rev. A. G. Wilkinson has the Tabernacle Baptist, but he has just tendered his resignation and has accepted the Tabernacle Baptist in Moline, Ill preaching his farewell sermon Aug. 30 and his introductory sermon Sept. 6. Omaha, Neb. Here about 12,006 colored people dwells. Many are doing well, at least those who are industrious and ambitious are holding good jobs, both political and under civil service. There are two candidates for nomination before the primaries soon to be held. They are Mr. H. V. Plummer, a deputy county clerk for the past 7 or 8 years. He is a graduate of the Omaha High School and is the favorite. The other is Mr. Lewis. Miss Lulu Overall, the young teacher in the city public school, is doing well. One of the interesting features is to visit the colored fire department, one whole station exclusively colored men, and upon investigation we found their record a little above the white stations. They were a nice congenial class of men to meet. Below we give the names of the present members, and some time later we hope to run a cut of the entire company: No. 11 Fire Company; Scott [Irving, captain; Frank Johnson, junior captain; Woodson Carter, driver; Louis Selby, driver; Clarence Trent, pipeman; Ed Turner; James Greer; and Charles Smith (this includes both day and night force.) Mr. C. Cockran is a substantial citizen, a clerk in Carpenter's Paper Co., for 20 years, and active member of the Zion Baptist church and chairman of the deacon board. Mr. T. P. Mahammitt is still pushing the quill on his paper, The Enterprise, for the Omaha and Nebraska people. His faithful assistant, Miss Robinson, is still with the force. Dr. Hutten is the leading physician, although there are others. Our own Dr. A. G. Edwaads is nicely located at room 18 Patterson block, 17th and Farnam, and is starting out well. He has just purchased a nice home. Att'y. Robins is doing well and has practiced a number of years. Our old friend Fred Smith is still practicing and doing well. He is still single. A young man named H. J. Pinkett is practicing. He is a graduate from Howard University. Mr. A. Tillery, formerly of our city, has a first class tonsorial shop and doing nicely. John Hardy a former Des Moines man is running on the railroad now. He was made happy on last Sunday August 16 by the arrival of a bouncing baby boy. This is No. 2 for John. Next week our observations will have Sioux City, and St. Joseph. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES The entertainment given last Thursday by the Industrial Art was well attended. The ladies had on sale aprons in variety of styles which found ready purchase.s. Rev. W. A Moore was out of the city on business last Friday. Mrs. W. M. Lavell and little daughter Emma are visiting friends in Macomb, Ill. Mr. W. H. Milligan returned Sunday from a trip to Chicago. Mrs. Chas. Perkins, who has been spending the last two weeks with her father, Mr. R. Brodie, returned to Chicago, Sunday. Mrs. C. M. Washington, who has been quite ill is much improved now. Sunday was quarterly meeting at M. E. church. In absence of the presiding elder, Rev. Ford, who delivered the sacramental sermon in the afternoon and Rev. Holly speaking in the evening. Mrs. A. M. Boyd is entertaining as a guest, Mrs. Brice, of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Powell of Muscatine, are in the city, having been called here by the dangerous illness of Mrs. Jas. Warren. Mrs. Orra Morris is visiting relatives in Monmouth, Ill. Miss Fanny Perkins has returned from delightful three weeks visit in Galesburg and vicinity. Mr. Ray Jackson has returned from his trip to the Grand Lodge of Masons. We judge from his stay that he had a "most excellent time." Next Monday evening Aug. 31, Bethlea A. M. E. church will celebrate her third-fourth anniversary. An elbow- ate programme has been prepared by Rev. Moore. Aside from the ministers in the city, he will be assisted by Rev. Rev E. G. Jackson of Burlington and Presiding Eider Phillips. Even some of the children are saving the anniversary gift of 34c. Developments in the past three weeks has proved that instead of the church being entirely out of debt as was published a year ago, that the debt is at least two hundred dollars and of several years standing, and the burning of the mortgage was a more farce. Miss Lena Green of Toledo is a visitor in the Rapids this week. Mrs. Harry Martin of Red Oak is a guest at the home of her relatives. Mrs. L. Brooks and daughters. DAVENPORT ITEMS: Death visited our midst once more and took to rest Mrs. Rand. She departed this life Friday, August 21st, at 4 p. m., at her home, 323 West Tenth street. She was a native of Bee county, Alabama, 58 years of age, a widow. She is survived by a daughter and two sons, John Moore and James Preston. The funeral will be held at 2:30 Sunday afternoon from the home. Burial at Oakdale cemetery. Mrs. Linsey and daughter of Rock-Island, Ill., was in our city last week. During her visit she was the guest of Mrs. Green, 210 West 5th st. Mrs. Todd of Chicago, Ill., passed through this place enroute to her old home, LaGrange, Mo., and on her return stopped over in Davenport. She was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Green. Baptist Sunday school picnic was given at the I. I. Park last Sunday. It was a grand success. The Eureka Lodge of Davenport, G. J. O. O. F., will give a grand picnic and ball at the Northwest Turner hall. Sept. 7th. All invited. Good music and a good time. Don't forget the date. Bro. McGaw of 935 Brown street, is improving very slow. Mrs. Lambert of South Rock Island, Ill., was in Davenport visiting old friends. While here called on Mr. and Mrs. E. Green, 316 W. 5th street and spent the evening. The Lawn social given by the young people drill club was a grand success. The Tri-City Congress met at the Bethel A. M. E. church, last week. A very nice program was rendered. Opened by Quartettee, as follows: Mr. and Mrs. Green, Mrs. Shelton, Mrs. Beam; Paper, Mrs. D. S. Johnson. Rescitation, "Peter at the Gate," Mrs. S. Bean; solo Mrs. E. Shelton. Clarence T. Gamble, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Green has been on the sick list for the past few days. At present is better, and is able to continue his daily labor. Mrs Harris and Mrs. Williams and daughter spent several days in Mo., visiting relatives. Was called home by the sickness of her son. Mr. William Thomas, formerly of Buxton, Iowa, who is following the Ringling Bros. show, was a Davenport visitor Sunday, and called on us. We were school boys together. He was the guest of C. P. Jones over Sunday. Those who attended the L. G. of the I. B. P. O. E., which convened in St. Paul, Minn., were G. H. Merchant, Mrs. Murrell, Mrs. A. D. Splinbl, Mrs. R. Murphy and Mr. Lucas. Mr. B. Lewis of 412 W. 10th st., departed for St. Paul last night, to visit her sister, Mrs. B. Davis. Will be absent for one or two weeks. Cheroike, Kansas, Aug. 27, '08. Annie C. Sawfoot departed this life. Aug. 20th, at Sumpter. Oklahoma, age 51 years and 1 day; after an illness of almost a year. She trusted her body in the hands of the Lord at all times. She died in full triumph of faith. She leaves a husband and one sister and a host of friends to mourn her death. A Faithful Friend "I have used Chamberlain's Colic Cuolera and Diarrhoea Remedy since it was first introduced to the public in 1872, and have never found one instance where a cure was not speedily effected by its use. I have been a commercial travler for eighteen years, and never start out on a trip without this, my faithful friend," says H. S. Nichols of Oakland, Ind Ter. When a man has used a remedy for thirty-five years he knows its value and is competent to speak of it. Eor sale by all druggists. GALESBURG (ILL.) NEWS Miss Lydia Crawford left Sunday for Moline for an extended visit with relatives. Miss Bernice Mason is spending the week in Peoria. Mrs. Charles Davis charmingly entertained the members of the Wild Rose club at her home Wednesday afternoon. A number of visitors were present, among them, Miss Nettie Summers of Peoria. After an interesting program a dainty three course luncheon was served the ladies. Mr. Baxton Harmon has returned from a short visit to Mt. Pletie, Iowa. Mr. Harmon was a guest at the home of Mr Burnaugh. Miss Lois Skinner of Monmouth, spent Suhday here with Miss Adah Richardson. Miss Dorothy Herring entertained at by burs Rev. V. and home over- weeks March bubs at se- vening visi- is a Mrs. dinner, Sunday, in honor of Miss Madeline Callendar, of Peoria. Miss Fannie Perkins eas returned to her home in Cedar Rapids, after a visit with Mrs Clay Galesen. Mrs. Carter and daughter, Isadore, of Paris, Mo., are the guests of Mrs. Hert Smith. Mr. Henry Cooper of Chicago spent several days in E. Galesburg with Mr. Melvin Bell and family. Mrs. Mary Richardson is improving from a serious fall sustained a few days ago. Rev. S. B. Moore held his last quarterly meeting, Sunday Rev. Melbowl of Monmouth preached the sermon. Mr. Reuben Hoit spent Sunday in Kervaree. Observe Pastor's Anniversary. (Special to Bystander.) The congregation of the Zion Baptist church colored, held a special commemoration service Sunday afternoon in honor of the fifth anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. J. A. Bingaunan, Sharing the pupil were, Rev. G. W. Wright of the Mt. Moriah church, who delivered the anniversary sermon, Rev. G. E. Green, Rev. Curry, Smith and Rev. W. H. Houseley of South Omaha. The sermon by Rev. Mr. Wright was on the history of the church, and it was followed by a program of papers explaining the work of various branches of the organization, participated in by Miss Lizzie Howard, Miss Anna Lee and J. W. Jones. A financial report showed that during the service of RevMr. Bingaman the church has collected and expended a total of nearly $10,000. When he came to take charge the church was near bankruptcy, but he succeeded in repairing the church and largely increasing membership. Dr. Bingaman came to Omaha from Rock Island, and has been very popular with his people during his five years. The Pleasant Hill seminary of Providence, Ky., has conferred the degree of doctor of divinity upon him since he came to this city, and he has been an advanced officer of the Knights of Pythias lodge. All of the papers were ulogistic, and in his reply the pastor called attention to the fact that it had been a custom before his arrival to change pastors every year. After the program refreshments were served in the church parliaments, The Zion church gives a reception to the pastor, Monday, August 24. The Mt. Morish congregation will celebrate the second anniversary of the pastorate of Rev. G. W. Wright with a reception in Idlewild hall Tuesday evening. SALT CELLAR OF LONG AGO. Nas Distinctive Mark of Caste In the Middle Ages. "This is a medieval salt cellar," said the antiquary. "It is huge, it is shaped like a castle, it is solid silver and the price—but what is the use telling the price to you? You? Very magnificent, eh in the middle age, you know, the salt cellar was the principal table ornament. Guests sat above or below the salt as they were prominent or the reverse. Where do you think you'd have sat, eh? Queer table manners they had in those days. The fastidious had individual knives, forks and spoons, but the common people ate with their fingers. You helped your self from the general dish with your own spoon if you had one, but if you were very, very fastidious you licked the spoon clean first. The food was queer—rlich, rank food—swans, herons, porpoises, garlic, verilge, saffron. There was mead and wine in floods and ushers stood about whose duty it was to lead to convenient couches such guests as had dined too well. These ushers, being overworked, were continually striking for more pay. The hours were queer, too. Breakfast dawn; dinner, o'clock; supper, four o'clock in the afternoon. TAKING NO MORE CHANCES. Keepers Had Special Cartridges For Poor Markman. Dr. Seward Webb at a dinner at Shelburne Farms, his great Vermont estate, said of a certain poor marksmaker, "Visiting his English brother-in-law, he shot the head keeper in the leg the first time he tried phaeasant shooting. He then limped away cursing horribly. In the day he had wretched luck, though he wounded head keeper without malice, had assigned him to a fairly good place. Bang, bang, bang, went his gun every few seconds, but not a bird fell before it. He was much embarrassed. It seemed, too, that at each of his misses the under keeper smiled at one another oddly. Finally his cartridges gave out. He hurried to the nearest keeper and demanded more. There ain't no more, sir, the man answered. 'No more! Nonsense. Why, you've got at least 1,000 in that box.' The keeper flushed and stammered: 'Ah, but them ain't for you, sir. They're for another guy. You've got shot in 'em, sir.' Granulated Sore Eyes Cured. "For twenty years I suffered from a bad case of granulated sore eyes, says Martin Boyd of Henrietta, Ky. "In February 1938, a gentleman asked me to try Chamberlain's Salve. I bought one box and used about two-thirds of it and my eyes have not given me any trouble since." This salve is for sale by all druggists. The Self-Reliant Girl. The chief end of doctors is to teach people to keep well with the minimum of doctoring. The chief end of an arthority is to qualify people for self government. The chief end of parents and schools is to train children in wisdom and knowledge, that they may be able to take care of themselves. That has long been understood in its relation to boys and girls. E. Martin, in Success Magazine. The idea of education for boys is to train them up through obedience to liberty. We want to make them free, and wise enough to thrive on freedom. As fast as they can bear it we put upon them increased responsibility for their own conduct, and their own use of time and of money. What we want of them finally is not merely to respond with docility to the care that is taken for them, and gradually to become qualified to take care of somebody else. And steadily and rapidly our civilization has been coming to have a like attitude toward girls. They are not boys in skirts, but very different creatures; their needs are different, their ideal work in life is different, the processes of education which seem most profitable for them are different; but in them, too, we grow more and more solicitous to develop the capacity to take care of themselves and eventually all capable capacities that are not incompatible with one another, and with the highest and best and most important destiny that life holds for girls. Camping Out De Lux. Camping out has ceased to be what its name implies. Camps, nowadays, have all the "modern improvements," all the luxuries of life, and the abodes themselves are constructed of welljoined boards, heavy sail cloths, and furnished with every personal luxury. The sole benefit of such "camping" is the location in some pine forest, without fear of fires, near by a tumbling brook or silvery cage. If this colgne of vantage can be attained, the campers put up with black files and mosquitoes and pursue their daily avocations according to the new idea of the simple life. The children's camp is a most complicated affair, remarks the Boston Herald. Trained nurses, governesses, "amusement teachers," cooks and housemaids, or in this connection they should be called campmails, form a large establishment, though considering the pamped youngsters who are entrusted to their care, these are none too many. Little boys of seven or eight require constant oversight, and in the girl's camps, there is always a chaperon to direct and guide the sports and act in loco parents. It is said that this sort of "turning out to grass" has worked miracles with delicate city children, while an incipient athlete of 11 years finds the rowing and the swimming exactly to his mind. Youth is quite indifferent to the niceties, and time is of no earthly use to healthy boy and girl save as it refers to mealt China, a Collection of Nations. China, a Collection or Nations. China is not a nation in the sense in which we ordinarily use the word. If we picture to ourselves the countries of Europe, with their different languages and different customs, drawn together into a loose confederation under the government of a conquering race, we shall have some small conception of what this Chinese "nation" really is. The peoples of these different European countries are all Caucasians; the different peoples of China are all Mongolians. These Chinese peoples, writes Samuel Merwin, in Success Magazine, speak 18 or 20 distinct languages, each divided into almost innumerable dialects and subdialects. They are governed by Manchu, or Tartar, conquerors who spring from a different stock, wear different costumes, and speak among themselves a language wholly different from any of the 18 or 20 native tongues. A Chicago judge has set a good example by refusing naturalization papers to a saloon keeper because he had been in the habit of violating the Sunday closing law, remarks the Indianapolis (Ind.) Star. After declaring that he was a law-abiding citizen the applicant admitted that he kept his saloon open on Sunday, whereupon the judge decided that he was not law-abiding nor a man of good moral character, and refused him the desired certificate. Norway may have grown tired of its king, but Hakon has not yet betrayed any weariness with his job, and it is typical of monarchs that once they have their fists closed it often takes a stick of dynamite to make them open them up. A report made by experts to the department of the east says that automobiles are practically useless during war time. Still, they might be useful if judiciously placed in the hands of the enemy. Bonf de Castellane wants the court to award him the custody of his three boys and $0,000 annually from the Gould millions for their keeping expenses. Bonf does not propose to get entirely out of touch with those American millions without a strenuous kick. The problem of train traffic in a Chinese city presents peculiar difficulties, in view of the crowded condition of the streets and the lack of familiarity of the people with time-saving devices Iowa State News Events of Recent Occurrence Throughout the Commonwealth. EXTRA SESSION ON AUGUST 31. Called by Gov. Cummins to Amend Primary Law. Des Moines.—A programme covering the determination of the Allison senatorial succession at a primary election was formulated by the republican leaders of Iowa in conference in Des Moines on the 25th. GREAT CROWDS AT STATE FAIR. Many People Unable to Come on Account of Crowded Trains. Des Moines.—There were more people on the state fair grounds on the 25th than on any other day in its history. Just 61,970 people passed through the turnstiles during the day. All previous records for receipts were Governor Cummins called an extra session of the legislature to convene Monday, Aug. 31, to amend the primary law so as to permit the republicans to nominate a senator in a primary to be held at the general election of Nov. 3. This session of his decision to call this session for this purpose, the governor declared that he would support the most rigorous provision for the exclusion of democrats from the republican senatorial primary. Senator Dolliver proposed that the amendment include a provision that the names of the candidates for senator be put on the official ballot and only the ballots of those who vote for the republican ticket be counted as to senator. The proposition was submitted to the congressmen, to the congressional candidates, to a conference of the standpatters and to friends of Governor Cummins. All agreed with the idea, and the state committee unanimously indorsed the programme in a resolution without dissenting vote after the conference of the afternoon, as follows: The state committee of Iowa, in meeting assembled, congratulate the republicans of the state over the harmonious result of the conference and express the belief that the special session in putting the question up to the people is the wisest and most reasonable method $\sigma$ bringing about harmony in Iowa; and with this question settled the committee can now put forth the argument that the republican ticket of the state. Whether the short term succession will be taken up reminds to be seen next week when the legislature meets. The understanding was that the legislature would meet Monday and perhaps pass the proposed law in a few days and adjourn without doing other business. However, a provision ordered replacing the circle on the ballot. MOST NOVEL REUNION Fremont Voters to Meet at Fairfield Sept. 17 Fairfield.—It, these days of reunions, associations and fraternal orders, this town makes claim to having the most unique affair of its kind in the country. It is no less than a society of men who voted for Fremont in 1856. John C. Fremont was the first republican candidate for president of the United States and his vote that fall was not as large as is cast for the prohibition candidate these days, but the Fremonters were a sturdy lot. They voted the way they believed and were willing to fight at the drop of the hat for their candidate. There are 75 men living in the First congressional district who voted for Fremont. That was fifty-two years ago and of course each one of those voters must be 73 years of age or more today. The reunion for this year will be held in this city on September 17. The day will consist of an old-time barbecue with speaking and camping songs of fifty years ago. The principal speaker engaged in Columbus Junction. The Hon. Henry D. Mitchell of this city has the distinction of being the oldest Fremont voter in this country. He celebrated his 80th birthday July 5. Hospital Corner Stone Laid Des Moines.—The cornerstone to the large west side addition to Mercy hospital was laid at 1:30 p.m. on the 21st. Father Mulvihill, pastor of the St. John's church, blessed the stone. Many interesting articles were placed in the cornerstone box. The addition of this wing to Mercy hospital will be the largest of the institution, which has grown to be one of the largest of its kind in the west. Great credit is due to the Sisters for the success of Mercy hospital. Creston Man Kicked by Horse Creston—Three cars of imported horses were received in this city recently consisting of Percheron, Belgians and German coach horses. The shipment is the result of recent buying in France and England of importers in this city, the bulk of them going to A. Latimer Wilson and Frank Streaks. In unloading horses at this point William Evans was badly bruised, being severely kicked in the loin. Big Crowd at Settlers' R Big Crowd at Settlers' Reunion. Marshalltown..Ploneers from every part of Marshall and different portions of adjoining counties, their families and friends, numbering in many, in the town here to celebrate the third-fourth annual reunion of the Marshall County Old Settlers' association. City Solicitor F. E. Northurth delivered the principal address and Mayor Ingledee gave the address of welcome. The picnic was held at Riverside park. $8,000 for Calling Name. Sloux City—To just what extent a man's reputation may be damaged by being called a liar will be decided at the next term of the district court if a suit of $,000 damages which has been filed against J. A. Dean, a real estate and loan man, comes to trial. The plaintiff is R. O. Miller, formerly a clerk in the city ticket office of the Centre Railroad. The suit has his lawyer written by Dean to Commercial Agent D. E. Nichols. GREAT CROWS AT STATE FAIR Many People unable to Come on Account of Crowned Trains. Des Moines. There were more people on the state fair grounds on the 25th than on any other day in its history. Just 61,970 people passed through the turnstiles during the day. All previous records for receipts were also eclipsed by the mark. A total of $33,229.24 was taken in from all cases. In the past Wednesday and Thursday have been the days on which the biggest crowds were expected, and in the past no Tuesday attendance has ever passed that of Wednesday or Thursday of the year before, except in case of rain. But on no previous day the history has the crowds and the receipts equalled those of Tuesday. Nothing can now prevent this year's fair being a financial success. When the gates were closed Tuesday a total of $66,265.90 had been taken In since Wednesday. On Tuesday night last year only $44,179.90 had been taken in. The $16,914.10 more that the same day last year. "Just how much bigger tomorrow's crowd will be than today's depend. on how many more people the rail roads can carry," said President Cameron last night. "The attendance to day would have been larger could the people have gotten here. At some point the gates would have gates and left people standing on the platforms, low people undoubtedly appreciate a good fair." PAGE IS ELECTED CHIEF. Officers are Selected at Annual Florist Meet. Des Moines.—Charles N. Page treasurer and manager of the Iowa Seed company, was elected president of the Society of Iowa Florists at the sixth annual meeting of the society held in the offices of the Iowa State Horticultural society in the state capital building, James S. Wilson of Des Moines, and Peter L. Bomberger of Wesley Green of Davenport was reelected secretary and Peter Lambert of Des Moines was reelected treasurer. The following were elected directors: W. M. Bomberger of Harlan, P. L. Larson of Ft. Dodge, J. T Temple of Davenport and G. A Heyne of Dubuque. The society voted to hold its next annual meeting in Des Moines during the state fair next fall, and decided to hold a special meeting the second of the next December, during the meeting of the Iowa State Horticultural society. Addresses on horticultural and floristic cultural subjects were given by A. T. Erwin of Ames, J. T. Temple of Davenport, William Trillow of Des Moines, J. A. Kramer of Des Moines, J. A. Kramer of Cedar and J. S. Pollard of Eldora. FEW RECRUITS ENLISTED. Reason Why Des Moines Recruiting Station is Closed. Des Moines—"The recruiting station at Des Moines doesn't pay; Iowa is too prosperous." This is the way Major General Alnsworth, adjutant general of the army, summed up the reasons why the recruiting station at Des Moines has been ordered closed. General Alnsworth explained that few recruits were being enlisted at Des Moines. The recruiting station was closed recently, and the redocumentation of the Des Moines station means that such subsidiary stations as have been established in the state are also to be closed. In the east, where there are more men out of work, many have enlisted. So far Iowa is concerned, this being probably as prosperous as any state in the union, recruits have not increased despite all efforts. So it was decided to abandon the stations, and to enlist at Fort Des Moines, or ever there is a military post. Start An Iowa Canal. Muscatine—With the filling of articles of incorporation of the Independent Power company preliminary steps were taken toward the building of a power plant that will connect the Cedar and Mississippi rivers. The water fall is sufficient to develop at least 20,000 horse power which will be used by factories and power plants. The course will be 12 feet long and will cost over a million dollars. Chloroform saves Suicide's Life. Waterloo. — Because his mother-in-law, Mrs. Charles Levin, ousted him from her home, Willie Campbell, aged 18 years, attempted suicide by taking chloroform and carbolic acid. After placing the acid in a tumbler, he inhaled the chloroform, which put him to sleep before he drank the acid. After he left the house, he and baby boy, asking for forgiveness, doctors succeeded in rescuing him. Boone Map Buried Alive Boone—William Braker, a braker, ditching west of Boone, was buried in a cave-in of tons of earth, which fell on him, burying his head com- three workmen rushed to his rescue on the dirt away. They soon had his head uncovered. Shovels could not be used for fearing of injuring the head, so they length dug out, taken to his home, and will soon be entirely recovered. Wista Crosser In Tails Atlantic, Ia.—A case was brought before Justice Pressnall recently the complaint being filed by a state food commissioner against E. M. Bourne. of Wiota, charging that he sold unauthorized goods in his store in that place, and that his case has been filed in the city before, being that of a man at Anita. HE LONE BANDIT WHO HELD UP 125 TOURISTS IN YELLOW STONE PARK. [By McCutcheon, in Chicago Daily Tribune.] RAILROAD PRESIDENTS MANAGER STATEMAN "I want to apply for a position, Mr. Harriman." BALROAD PRESIDENTS RALROAD PRESIDENTS MARSHAL SYSTEM "What are your recommendations?" RAILROAD PRESIDENTS "I'm the fellow that done that little job ago." RAILROAD PRESIDENT HARMAN SYSTEM "I'm the fellow that done that little job in Yellowstone Park a couple days ago." BROKERAGE FIRM SUSPENDS HEAVY TRADING FORCES A. O. BROWN & CO. TO WALL. Liabilities May Be Over $1,000,000—Failure Creates Interest in Stock Market. New York.—The failure of the big brokerage firm of A. O. Brown & Co., for a sum popularly estimated as running well above $1,000,000, sent a nervous thrill through the stock market Tuesday. Coming as a climax to the bewildering trading in last Saturday's market, the suspension created an extraordinary degree of public interest, but was looked upon by high stock exchange interests as offering an early solution of the tangle growing out of the most remarkable two hours' session the New York stock exchange has known in many years. While there was no question in Wall street that the situation created by the failure could easily be taken as there was distinctly a feeling of apprehension in other firms might unwittingly be drawn into the affair as a result of the extensive orders scattered through commission houses during Saturday's spectacular proceedings. The transactions of A. O. Brown & Co. covered nearly 75 per cent of the trading in the sensational week-end session of the stock market and it was stated officially by a member of the firm that delivery had been made on only 277,000 of the more than 700,000 shares handled. How many of the outstanding shares represent the dealings of customers and how many were carried on the firm's account it was impossible to learn. A. O. Brown & Co. were members of the New York stock exchange, New York cotton exchange, Chicago board of trade and the Chicago branch of the branch bank in Chicago, Cleveland, Buffalo, Erie, Pa, and Toronto. The membership of the firm included Albert O. Brown, Lewis Glinder Young, G. Lee Stout, Edward F. Buchanan, Samuel C. Brown and W Rhea Whitman. Private wires were maintained to all principal cities. SCORES CHURCH: KILLS SELF. Former Presbyterian Pastor Commits Suicide in New York. New York—ill, half blind, criticizing the church on the score of untruthfulness and insincerity and declaring that he could not worship "America's trinity—success, pleasure and gold." Rev. Albert H. Trick shot and killed himself in a room in Mills hotel Tuesday. He was once pastor of a Presbyterian church in Chicago, and the pastor of a church he had but no regular pastorate for several years, obtaining an insecure livelihood as an insurance agent. Great Fire in Stamboul. Constantinople—Fire broke out Sunday afternoon in the Stamboul quarter and within a very brief period a terrible conflagration was raging. A strong wind carried the flames at great speed and for six hours they swept over the section, destroying 1,500 houses and shops. Induced Lover to Kill Husband Valdez, Alaska—Macrona Kavorzoof, 19 years old, confesses that she induced George Postrikoff, whom she loved, to kill her husband, Peter S. Kavorzoof, a woodman, at their home on Afogafu island. Postrikoff felled Kavorzoof with an ax in the presence of his 13-year-old son by a former marriage. The slayer and the woman feed, but were overtaken and lodged in jail. The woman made charges of cruelty against her husband. Postrikoff said he sought to deliver her from the terror she was living in. Safety Razora Cause Suicide St. Louis.—With one of his own razors, W. C. Conlee, a market street busher, committed suicide Tuesday by cutting his throat. Conlee had been dependent for some time owing to the falling off of his business, which he ascribed to the use of safety razors. Delaware Republicans Nominate. Dover, Del.—The Republicans held their state convention here Tuesday and put up a full ticket headed by Smeeon S. Pennewell of Sussex for governor. MARSHAL SYSTEM b in Yellowstone Park a couple days PERISH IN BLAZING MINE. Nearly Thirty Lives Lost in Shaft at Halleyville, Okla. McAleran, Okla.—Nearly 30 miners are believed to have perished in Halley-Ola coal mine No. 1, at Halleyville, 14 miles east of McAleran, Wednesday morning, when fire destroyed the hoisting shaft and air shaft and cut off air from the men below. Twenty-five bodies had been recovered by Wednesday night. After the entombment, a fire broke out, occasioned by the ignition of a barrel of oil which a miner was trying to divide. The flames spread once to the hoisting shaft and the air shaft, and all communication with the top was cut off. Hundreds of miners rushed to the scene and tried to get into the air shaft, but this was impossible, as flames and smoke were coming up with such force as to drive them back. Then an effort was made to open the tunnel, running up and into the hoisting shaft, but it was found that the cages, the cables and the guides had been burned. There was absolutely no help for the imprisoned miners. WOMAN MOB CHIEF A SUICIDE. Mrs. Howard of Springfield Takes Poison When Indicted for Murder. Springfield, Ill. — Mrs. Kate Howard, leader of the mob in the recent race war in Springfield, Wednesday night killed herself by swallowing poison while being taken to the jail following the return of an indictment against her charging murder. The woman had made threats to commit suicide if indicted for the lynching of Scott Burton and William Donnegan. Mrs. Howard was arrested following the destruction of Loper's restaurant and was released on $1,000 bail. Then came four indictments charging her with the destruction of property and malicious mischief. A saloonkeeper furnished bond on the indictments while the grand jury prepared to indict her for murder. Springfield — The Seventh Regiment, I. N. G., was ordered to withdraw from the city and left at ten o'clock Wednesday morning. At a conference held between Gov. Deneen, Sheriff Werner and representatives of the military forces in the city, it was decided that the further presence of the armed men was un necessary. Daring Work of Long Bandit Lake Hotel, Yellowstone, Park, Wyo.-The most daring stage holdup in the west in many years occurred Monday within the boundaries of the Yellowstone park. The work was done by a lone highwayman, who held up 11 coaches, and the passengers were easily helped by the drivers, so no guns are permitted in the park. From the statements of passengers it is estimated that approximately $2,000 in cash was obtained, drafts worth $10,000 and other paper and transportation, besides a rich hall of watches and jewelry. In all 21 coaches left the upper geyser basin in the morning, the encounter about five miles further on at a lone point along the banks of Spring creek. Bloody Fight in Tulsa, Okla. Tulsa, Okla. -A result of an attempt by David and William Webb brothers, to carry out a threat to "dc" and kill him, a West side groove, David Webb dead. William Webb fatally wounded and Culpeper is seriously injured. Big Blaze in Milwaukee Milwaukee—The shipping department of the Lindermann-Hoverson company, a stove manufacturer, was killed by a fire on the afternoon the loss being about $75,000. Springfield Man Murdered Springfield, Ill.-Thomas Brady, 65 years old, was murdered here Monday, and for a time much excitement was caused by reports that he had been killed by a negro. The negro population of the city was uneasy lest the race plots of a few days ago would be renewed. Later, however, it developed that Brady had been killed in his room, 915 East Washington street, and that his room-mate, Frank Sullivan, 24 years old, was missing, as was also 4.4 which had been secreted in Brady's trunk AMERICAN FLEET WILL VISIT SUNRISE KINGDOM. EMPEROR RECEIVES OFFICERS American Sailors to Meet Entertainment from the Courteous Japanese. Tokio, Aug. 28.—The programme after the reception of the American fleet in Japanese ports has been finished and submitted to Lieutenant Commander John A. Dougherty naval attack of the American embassy, for approval. The fleet is due to arrive at Yokohama on Saturday, Oct. 17, and that day and Sunday will be devoted toceptions and the embassy. On Monday, Oct. 19, which will be known as American day, the rear admirals of the fleet and their staffs will come to Tokio. Official calls will be exchanged on Monday morning. A luncheon to the rear admirals and their staffs, given by Ambassador O'Breen at the American embassy, will be followed by a reception to the American officers on the embassy grounds. On Monday night Ambassador O'Breen will dinner at the Imperial hotel to the American officers and prominent Japanese officials. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, the entertainments provided by the Japanese will commence. These include an audience of the officers with the emperor and daily excursions to outlying points of interest. The Japanese squadron will meet the American fleet as it approaches the coast of Japan, and will act as an escort to Yokohama, one war vessel being assigned to each American ship. HEADS FARM COMMISSION Prof. L. H. Bailey Accepts Roosevelt Residency Washington, D. C., Aug. 28.—Prof. L. H. Bailley, who at first declined to become head of the commission appointed by President Roosevelt for betterment of farm conditions and farmers has advised the president that he will accept the presidency of that body. He has done so at the urgent insistence of the president. Henry Wallace of Des Moines is one of the members of the commission. President Roosevelt has sent to Washington a long list of letters he has received from parties throughout the country with reference to his farm commission. With one exception the letters approve of the plan. They are from farmers, educators in agricultural colleges, agricultural writers, and the like. The letters as a whole view the improvement of the country schools as the first importance, then good roads, the second importance, then farms, improvements of moral conditions in country in order named as essentials. TAFTS GET LOVING CUPS Three Presented to Three Members of the Family. Hot Springs, Va., Aug. 28—The 350 guests of the Homestead hotel last night presented Judge Taft, Mrs. Taft and Master Charles Taft each with a silver loving cup as a formal farewell expression of their regard. The big hotel family gathered in the room, where we were invited to McIntosh lectured and showed incidentally a half hundred views of Mr. Taft in his various occupations and pastimes taken during his stay of nearly two months in this mountain resort. Speech making of a lighter vein, interspersed with music and followed by a reception wherein the host shook the hand of every guest, constituted an evening of good fellowship and amusement. Army May Raise Million for Hains. New York, Aug. 28—A fund of $1,000,000 is being raised among the officers of the United States army, according to report, to be applied to the defense of Captain Hains and Thornton Jenkins Hains. Within the last three days, officers of various forts have called upon Gen. Peter Hains, father of the prisoners, and assured him that army men are deeply in sympathy with his sons, and eager to assist them from their predicament. The fund, which was started last week, already, according to the reports, contains considerably more than $100,000. It is doubtful if anything approaching the $1,000,000 will be required for the defense, but the army men have set that sum to be raised. Major Tanaka is Guest of Army. Junction Cit, Klan, Aug. 23—Major Tanaka, of the Japanese embassy, in Washington, arrived at the maneuver camp. He was met at the railroad station by one of Gen. Kerr's personal staff, and escorted to headquarters where he was introduced to Gen. Kerr and other officers of the staff. Major Tanaka will remain an observer at the camp for several days. Col. James, military attaché for Great Britain, is expected to arrive at the camp within a day or two. 8.646 Saloons Quit Business Washington, D. C., Aug. 28—The monthly statement of the collections of internal revenus shows that the total for July, 1908, was $22,029,313, which is a falling of of $2,899,508 as compared with July, 1907. The most noteworthy decrease is in the receipts from the retail liquor dealers' special tax. This indicates that 8,646 retail receipts were lost during the month of July, which is said to be largely due to prohibition legislation in the various states. Bank Officers are Indicted Owensboro, Ky., Aug. 28. The grand jury which has been investigating the failure of the Owensboro Savings bank and Trust company and the Davless County Bank and Trust company has returned indictments against four officials of the banks. QUITE SAFE WITH HER. One Secret "Tootle?" Surely Never Would Pass Along. "John, love," said the young wife, "you oughtn't to have any secrets from me." "Well Tootle?" "You go to lodge meetings, and you never tell me anything about them." never tell me ally, "They wouldn't interest you, dear. I don't mind giving you the password, though. If you'll promise never to disclose it to a living soul." "I'll promise never to tell it to anybody." "Remember it's to be repeated only once and very rapidly." "I'll remember. What is it?" "Aldabor@thiopchosphornioscens." "What? Please say it again, a little slower." "Have you forgotten the conditions already? I said 'only once and very rapidly.'" (Tearful pause.) "O, dear! I wish you hadn't told me!" ECZEMA FOR 55 YEARS. Suffered Torments from Birth—In Frightful Condition—Got No Help Until Cuticura Cured Him. "I had an itching, tormenting eczema ever since I came into the world, and I am a man 55 years old. I tried all kinds of medicines I heard of, but found no relief. I was truly in a frightful condition. 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DEFIANCE Gold Water Starch IMPACTS labor work a pleasure. 16 oz. pkg. 100 AUGUSTA IS FLOODED CITY UNDER WATER AND MUCH PROPERTY DAMAGED. Terrific Dowpour of Rain, with Gates and Cold Weather, Gause Death and Destruction in New York. Atlanta, Ga.—A long-distance telephone message from the Associated Press correspondent at Augusta says that the city is completely under water. In the down-town portion business houses, telegraph offices and newspaper offices are completely destroyed. There were three deaths in Augusta Wednesday, two white people and one negro. No names could be secured. The damage to the city and immediate surroundings, it is estimated, will reach half a million dollars. At 8:30 Wednesday night it was learned through the single wire of the Georgia Railroad company working partly into Augusta, that the large cotton warehouse and wholesale grocery warehouses of the Nixon company were burning. Mail Service Interrupted. Mail Service Interrupted. Washington. — The flooded conditions in the south have caused some serious interruptions to the railroad between Atlanta and from Atlanta by the post office department show a serious break at Greens, S. C., on the Railway Dispatch line between Atlanta and Greensboro. Also, on the Seaboard Air line at Garlington, S. C., and the Savannah river bridge, whence all mails pass on the route between Hamlet and Atlanta, the service is interrupted. Between Asheville, N. C., and Charleston, S. C., there are several points where the railroad tracks have been washed away, and numerous washouts have been reported to the department in South Carolina and eastern Georgia. Great Downpour in New York. New York. — A terrific downpour of rain last more than 24 hours and attended by the New York City August 23, when New York has experienced for two deaths Wednesday and great property damage. More than three inches of rain fell and the thermometer registered as low as 55 degrees. The gale during the night tore up trees and leveled field crops in the vicinity of New York. Those to meet death were John Lynch, who drowned in a sewer, and an unidentified cripple, who perished from exposure in an East-side hallway. Several buildings in course of construction collapsed when their foundations became inundated. At Fire is land the Surge was built and part of the building fell. Miss Oakley, daughter of the proprietor, was injured by falling plaster, but the guests escaped unhurt. Sections of several trees sank, and in one place in Brooklyn there was danger that a number of buildings would fall as a result of the sinking of a street. JEROME IS WARMLY APPROVED. Charges Against District Attorney De clared to Be Unfounded. Albany, N. Y. — Richard L. Hand of Elizabethtbethown, who was appointed by Gov. Hughes to take testimony and report his findings upon the charges filed against District Attorney William Travers Jerome of New York county by a minority stockholders' committee of the Metropolitan Street Railway company, in a report submitted to the governor Monday, finds that not one of the series of charges is proved, but that all are disproved upon the evidence. He recommends the dismissal of the charges. "My conviction upon the whole case," says Mr. Hand in his report, that the respondent has been shaken and the disproved the onerous duties of his office with zeal and ability, having the public good as his motive and that no incapacity, indifference or neglect of duty has been shown in any case." MADE BLIND BY HAZING. Shocking Abuse of Naval Apprentice at a Training Station. San Francisco.—The Bulletin prints a story of the hazing at the naval training station at Yorba, Buena island, of Earl Ieyr, a 21-year-old apprentice on the training ship Pensacola, which will probably result in his loss of sight and in the court-martial of O. F. Guy and J. Valerous, two shipmates. According to the story, Irey was caught by Guy and Valerous as he was preparing to retire for the night, a noose was fastened tightly around his neck, the book and the swain clear of the deck, remaining suspended for five minutes. He was found in this position by the master-at-arms, his eyes bulging out and his tongue swollen and black. Leaves Large Sum to Charity. Minneapolis, Minn.—Summer T. McKnight, a Minneapolis capitalist, who recently died, leaves $6,500 of his estate to charity in the will filed for probate. The estate is valued at $175,000 and the bequests are to organizations in Minneapolis and relatives. Bridge Washed Away; Two Lost, Charlesston, S. C.-A special from Camden, S. C., tells of the washing away of the Wateree bridge at that place Tuesday and the probable loss of two lives. Body of Insured Man Found Tula, Okla. The body of a man believed to be that of William McCracken, who disappeared from his home in Nollegany August 9, after take over of the property, was found on the Arkansas rived near Osage Junction. La Crosse Hotel Man Dies La Croisse, Wls.—William Bronson proprietor of the Hotel Bronson and one of the most widely-known hotel men in the northwest, died Monday. BARON STERNBURG IS DEAD BARON STERNBURG IS DEAD GERMAN AMBASSADOR TO AMERICA PASSES AWAY. Dount Von Goetzen, Pruslan Ministe, at Hamburg, Likely to Success of the Plan. Heidelberg, Germany.—Baron Speck von Sternburg, the German ambassador to the United States, died in the Hotel Victoria in this city. The baroness, who was Miss Lillian May Langham of Louisville, KY., was with her husband at the end. The cause of death was given as inflammation of the lungs, though the baron was under treatment for lupus. The foreign office at Berlin, upon receiving announcement of the death, sent a cablegram to Count Hermann von Hatzfeld-Wildenburg, the German charge d'affaires at Washington, instructing him to inform President Roosevelt that the charismatic probably would not be sent until Prince von Buelow, the imperial chancellor, saw the emperor, which might not be until the second week in September. Various diplomatic changes in prospect are Baron Speck von Sternburg. to be gassetted in October, and among them probably will be a successor to the baron at Washington. Some of the diplomats under consideration for this post are Count von Goetzen, the Prussian minister at Hamburg; Herr von Reichenau, the German minister to Brazil, and Dr. Baron Mumm von Schwarzenstein, the ambassador to Japan. An American diplomatist, in conversation with Emperor William in January of this year, said something complimentary of Count von Goetzen. "I am glad to hear you say this," replied the emperor, "because Count von Goetzen will be the next ambassador to Washington. "Goetzen is a brilliant and amiable man, 42 years old. He has seen a variety of service, including the post of military attache at Washington from 1896 to 1900. He was governor of German East Africa for five years. In February of this year he was appointed minister at Hamburg. ARRESTED FOR BIG THEFT. Chicago Sub-Treasury Teller Accused of Stealing $173,000. Chicago—George W. Fitzgerald, the assorting teller in the sub-treasury from whose desk $173,000 disappeared about 18 months ago, was arrested early Sunday morning, charged with the theft of the money. He took his arrest calmly. At the time the money disappeared Fitzgerald was put under surveillance, but no evidence against him could be secured. Detectives kept at work on the case, however, and lately it was learned the man had lost a large sum of money, having in ages. Then he found a costly residence in a suburb. A few days ago it was reported to the officials that Fitzgerald had offered to sell a $1,000 bill for $100, and his arrest followed. JOHN W. KERN NOTIFIED. Formally Told He Is Democratic Neme inee for Vice-President. Indianapolis, Ind.-John W. Kern was notified, shortly after noon Tuesday, that he was the Democratic nominee for vice-president. The ceremony took place in the Colosseum at the state fair grounds. Theodore E. Bell of California, chairman of the notification committee, told Mr. Kern the news and the candidate responded fittingly. Thomas E. Marshall, Democratic candidate for governor of Indiana, also made a speech, and William J. Bryan then delivered an address in which he discussed the question of trusts. Fifteen thousand people heard the speeches. Tony Pastor Is Dead. Elmhuu, L. I—Antonio (Tony) Pastor, the theatrical manager, died Wednesday night after an illness of several weeks. He was 71 years old Editor Shoots Self by Accident Stone Mountain, Ga.—J. J. Chaffee, 25 years old, said to be an associate editor of the Augusta (Ga.) Herald, accidentally shot himself in the abdomen on Thursday, and railroad train near here Thursday. It is beveled he is fatally injured. Fires in National Forest. Pasadena, Cal.-Forest fires are raging between the third and fourth range back of Mount Wilson, on the west side of the valley, and devastating a fine forest region. Falling Wall Kills Eight Men Chelsea, Mass. A 45-foot high brick wall in Chelsea square collapsed suddenly Tuesday, burying beneath it some 30 workmen. Eight were killed outright and many were ambulances on duty to the hospitals. About 27 others were injured. Post Office Looted of $3,000. Waukean, Ill.—Dynamiters descended on the Waukean post office and in a spectacular raid carried off plunder, worth $3,000 in postage OPEN DEALING IN PAINT. Buying paint used to be like the proverbial buying of a "pig in a poke." Mixtures in which chalk, ground rock, etc., predonated were marked and sold as "Pure White Lead," the deception not being apparent until the paint and the painting were paid for. This deception is still practiced, but we have learned to expose it easily. National Lead Company, the largest makers of genuine Pure White Lead, realizing the injustice that was being done to both property owners and honest paint manufacturers, set about to make paint buying safe. They first adopted a trade mark, the now famous "Dutch-Boy Painter," and put this trademark, as a guaranty of purity, on every package of their White Lead. They then set about to paint the buildings with blow-pipe test by which the purity and genuineness of White Lead may be determined, and furnished a blow-pipe free to every one who would write them for it. This action was in itself a guaranty of the purity of National Lead Company's White Lead. As the result of this open dealing the paint buyer to-day has only him to blame if he is defrauded. For test outfit and valuable booklet on painting, address National Lead Company, Woodbridge Bldg. New York SHE WAS NO HASBEEN. Smoking Car Just the One Old 'Woman Waa Looking For. "Madam," said the brakeman as the train stopped at a village station and a little old woman started to enter the smoking car, "the car back is the one you want." "How do you know?" she tartly asked. "Because this is the smoking car." She pushed past him and climbed up the steps, and after taking a seat she pulled out and filled a pipe, struck a match on the sole of her shoe, and after drawing a few puffs she said to a man smoking a cigar across the door. "That young feller out there don't know half as much as he thinks he does." "How so?" was asked. "He took me for an old woman that had never rode on the cars before, and told me this was the smoking car," "And you wanted this car?" "Why, I never ride in any other—not unless my pipe is broke, my tobacco all out and none o' you men'skills all lend me a cigar." HIS OPINION OF FIELDING. At Least, Only Kind Young Broken Knew Anything About. A young broker in Boston, while visiting a certain household in the Hub not long ago, encountered a number of young women graduates whose conversation suddenly turned to a discussion of the development of the Econ. Department. The dealer in stocks and bonds speedily found himself "out of it." Presently, during a lull, one young woman asked him: "What do you think of Fielding, Mr. Brown?" The fielding is important, of course, quickly responded the broker, "but it isn't worth much unless you've got good pitchers and men who can hit the ball."-Harper's Weekly. Largest Rock Crusher in Operation. The largest rock crusher in the world was recently thrown into operation in a cement mill at South Pittsburg, New York, by a 4,000-barrel plant. The machine has an hourly capacity of 800 tons and 60 per cent. of the product is in pieces four inches or less and 30 per cent. in pieces two inches or less. The crusher is 19 feet in height and weighs 425,000 pounds. The hopper is 20 feet in diameter. The operation of this machine alone requires 29 horse power. Difficult Advice. "In your campaign speeches," said the idealist, "and in your private conversation, too, you must tell people only the simple and direct truth." "Do you know," returned the candidate thoughtfully, "I don't believe people would vote for a man who seemed as ill-natured as all that!" The Long Climb. It is said that a man begins to go down hill at 40, but a good many people find that the up-hill climb begins at that age. FRIENDLY TIP Restored Hope and Confidence. After several years of indigestion and its attendant evil influence on the mind, it is not very surprising that one finally loses faith in things generally. A N. Y. woman writes an interesting letter. She says: "Three years ago I suffered from an attack of peritonitis which left me in a most miserable condition. For over two years I suffered from nervousness, weak heart, shortness of breath, could not sleep, etc. "My appetite was ravenous, but I felt starved all the time. I had plenty of food but it did not nourish me because of intestinal indigestion. Medical treatment did not seem to help, I got discouraged, stopped medicine and did not care much whether I lived or died. "One day a friend asked me why I didn't try Grape-Nuts, stop drinking coffee, and use Postum. I had lost faith in everything, but to please my friends I began to use both and soon became very fond of them. "It wasn't long before I got some strength, felt a decided change in my system, hope sprang up in my heart and slowly but surely I got better. I could sleep very well, the constant craving for food ceased and I have never been more than before the attack of peritonitis." "My husband and I are still using Grape-Nuts and Postum," "There's a Reason." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Read, "The Road to Wellville," in pign. Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. They are genuine, true, and full of human intelligence. It's going some when a man of three months' acquaintance beats the time of a lifelong sweetheart. Not every man could do it—but then not every man is Matt O'Brien. It was all over with Matt the moment that he saw her passing, holding on the arm of that little pincushion board. She was pretty—pretty as you ever find them—and she shed one glance at Matt out of her big, you can't-forget me eyes that turned him white as a sheet. For a moment he gazed after the couple as if he was dazed, then he grabbed one of the boys hard by the arm. "For the love of heaven!" Matt cried, "who's the girl?" The boys laughed. "Her?" Pat Burden asked, "Don't you know her? She's Nick Wadson's daughter, Nelle. That fellow she's walking with has been her steadily since she was knee-high to a grasshopper." Matt gritted his teeth a little, hitched up his coat, and said: Of course, starting out with that statement, Matt got a rough lot of joshing from the boys. But he stuck to it, and those that know say he told the girl what he intended to do the third time he called on her. However that, is he was calling her by her first name the second day after the introduction, and was feeling sorry for the pasteboard man by the end of the third week. And the third week Matt was trying to decide which of the boys to have for ushers. Somehow, though, he didn't get along so well in the fourth week. She was just as friendly with him as ever, but when he'd take her ill white hand in his and turn on the mush talk, she only laugh. Matt began to have a worried look, while the pasteboard man who said he was railing Matt was in the ascendancy—began to bulge a bit about the head. The boys, naturally, all took a deep interest in the progress of affairs. "I can't understand it," said Matt, sadly. "I thought I had won in a walkaway, but now it's different. I tell her that I'm going to marry her, but she laughs. She seems to think it's a joke." All of the boys sympathized deeply and offered all kinds of advice. Some thought it would be best for Matt to tell her a correspondent about courtship to see if he had overlooked any important points, while others thought the absent treatment to make the heart grow fond might be successful. At any rate it went on that way until toward the end of three months. The pasteboard man seemed to have a little the best of the argument. Matt was getting desperate. He had been at a standstill for two months. Finally, one day, he met the girl and her fellow coming down to gather. Matt, with a look of chance, nothing on a single throw, stopped them. "I've had enough of this dilly-daling business!" he cried. "Which is it going to be, me or him? I'm asking you to marry me, Nellie; what are you going to do about it?" "Why, marry you, of course," said the girl, and with her face as red as a peony she left the pasteboard man and came over and stood by Matt. "Why, why!" cried Matt, hardly believing his ears. "Do you really mean it?" "Surely," said the girl. "You could have had me seven weeks ago; but do you realize that this is the very first time you have really asked me to marry you?" It's going some to beat the time of a lifelong sweetheart in three months, but it's going a lot more to beat his time in three weeks and not know what you've done!"—Chicago Journal. Another False Alarm. In the early hours of the evening she stood on the dark corner. "Save me!" she cried. "Save me!" Twenty determined young men dashed to her assistance. "Where is he?" demanded the first modern knight. "Did he get your pocket book?" demanded a second. "Who frightened you?" shouted a third. And then the rescued smiled on the rescuers. "Be calm, gentlemen," she implored. "There is no cause for excitement." "But, great Caesar, miss, didn't you scream 'Save me?'" "Yes, gentlemen; I want you to save my your cigar bands. You see, our team is so strong, and me to collect 10,000 in a week and—" The gallant knights had fled. Where Rights Are Equal. While a great many women are clamoring for their "rights" some other women are not only holding their own with the other sex, but surpassing them, for, in the matter of literary ability, there is no question of sex. Mrs. Humphrey Ward writes, if anything, a more virile story than any man writer of the present time, and she gets paid for it. An American magazine is said to be paying her $50,000 for 100,000 words, and that is only one of the many tasks she completes each year. Marie Corell makes nearly as much by the sale of her books each year. Velocity of Wind. The velocity of wind varies very considerably, according to the strength at which it is blowing. A gentle breeze travels five miles an hour, or thereabouts; a brisk wind at ten miles an hour. When a storm is blowing the velocity of the wind is about 55 miles an hour, and it is difficult to make headway against it when walking. Boisterous puffs — spoken of as the greatest guns — have a velocity anything from 80 to 100 miles an hour. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. SEED FOR FREE ILLUSTRATION ON DEPT OF PHOTOGRAPHY OF POMPANO CITY CENTER. DRS. TROSTOR & MORE. 1100 W. ST. KENNEDY CITY, N.Y. Fine Y. M. C. A. Building Planned. A Young Men's Christian Association building that cost to build and equip more than a million dollars is to be opened in Philadelphia this fall, with Walter M. Wood of Chicago in charge as secretary. An effort is to be made to recruit the membership to 4,000, so that the largest possible number of boys may have the benefits of the new structure. Philadelphians are proudly pointing to the history building in Arch street as one of the three finest Young Men's Christian Association homes in the world, the other two being the Twenty-third street branch, in New York, and the central building in Chicago. Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its greater strength than other makes. Just a Plain Commoner Royal names for hotels are sometimes the cause of peculiar misunderstandings. An aged farmer from the home county decided to make a visit to Toronto. It was the first time he had been at a city; station and when a hotel crier hurried to him with the interrogation: "King Edward?" the newcomer simply smiled as he answered: "No sir—Thomas Cox of Eramosa." With a smooth iron and Defiance Starch, you can launder your shirt-wait just as well at home as the steam laundry can; it will have the proper stiffness and finish, there will be less wear and tear of the goods, and it will be a positive pleasure to use a Starch faint that does not stick to the iron. Only when a girl has a man where he must face the person with her or pose as the defendant in a breach of promise suit will she admit that she has corn. We SELL GUNS AND TRAPS CHEAP & buy Furs & Hides. Write for catalog 103 N. W. Hide & Fur Co., Minneapolis, Minn. A wise man is apt to know when he has enough before he gets it. 900 DROPS CASTORIA ALCOHOL-3 PER CENT Vegetable Preparation for Assimilating the Food and Regulating the Stomachs and Bowels of INFANTS & CHILDREN Promotes Digestion, Cheerfulness and Rest. Contains neither Opium, Morphine nor Mineral NOT NARCOTIC Recipe of Old Dr. SAUMAU PITCHER Pumpkin Seed - Cinnamon - Hickory Shell - Anise Seed - Dill Seed - Allspice Seed - Worm Seed - Cloves Seed - Windspray Flavor Aperfect Remedy For Constipation, Sour Stomach, Diarrhoea, Worms, Corvulsions, Feverishness and LOSS OF SLEEP Fac Simile Signature of Charles F. Fletcher THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK At 6 months old 35 DOSES - 35 CENTS Guaranteed under the Food and Exact Copy of Wrapper. A PILES: NO MONEY TILL DRS. THORNTON & MINOR ONE EXCEPTION. Easy Edmund—It's one uv de frailties uv our poor human nature dat no matter how much a man gits he wants more. Drather Siddown (thoughtfully)—Oh, I dumno 'bout dat. Not in a police court he don't. Starch, like everything else, is being constantly improved, the patent Starches put on the market 25 years ago are very different and inferior to those of the present day. In the latest discovery—Defiance Starch—all injurious chemicals are omitted, while the addition of another ingredient, invented by us, gives to the Starch a strength and smoothness never approached by other brands. Most Acceptable Warship. The worship most acceptable comes from a cheerful and thankful heart.—Plutarch. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR PRIUMATISM BRIGHT'S DIABETES DIABETES BACKHAIR 1975 "Guarantee" ASTHMA and HAY FEVER POST HAY GUARD by KINMONTHORN ASTHMA CURE Over 3000 patients corded to aid during the past 3 years. 100 trivial bells sent to aid on admission. Rale, Dk. H. S. KINMONTHORN, Abbey Park, N.J. SHORTHAND FREE We will give some bright young man or young woman in this town a complete demographic course Written quail for faculty at Postal Typewriter Co., Norwalk, Conn. W. N. U., DES MOINES, NO. 35, 1908. CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chat. K. Flitcher. In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA THE CENTAUR COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts are a delight to the refined woman every- where. In order to get this result see that the material is good, that it is cut in the latest fashion and use Defiance Starch in the laundry. All three things are important, but the last is absolutely necessary. No matter how fine the material or how daintily made, bad starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the fabric. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes nor cause them to crack. It sells at 100 a sixteen ounce package everywhere. Other starch, much inferior, sell at 100 for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. Mrs. Ethel Thomas of Chicago is visiting at the parental home and with friends in Albia for a few weeks. Mr. Walker of Buxton was in town Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. Roy Grayson went to Des Moines on Saturday to attend the State Fair. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Butler and son Lawrence of Buxton passed through Albia enroute to Des Moines to attend the State Fair. Mrs. G. A Davis entertained the Sewing Circle Club on Monday afternoon. Rev. Robinson and Miss Powers of Buxton were in Albia on business Thursday. Mrs. E Grayson entertained at dinner. Rev. J. B. Bell and Mrs. and little Dorcia Bell. Mr. Will Bennings and his men have been working at Buxton this week. BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business (Last Week.) Mrs. George Laws is visiting at the home of Mrs. Pheobe Cook. Mrs. Frances Baker is the guest of her sister this week. Mr. and Mrs. Young entertained a number of friends in honor of Mrs. George Laws and son Lawrence. C. A. Davis of Des Moines was in our city Thursday attending the Grand Lodge Mrs. Susa Burks entertained Saturday in honor of Mrs. George Laws and son of Des Moines. Rev. S. Bates was a delegate at the Grand Lodge in Buxton. L. H. S. Brown was in our city last Week. Mrs. Poela entertained a number of friends the 16th in honor of Mrs. Laws. Mrs. Tolliver entertained Monday at dinner, Mrs. Phoebe Cook and Mrs. George Laws and son Lawrence. MONMOUTH NEWS Mrs. Jane Bybee died Tuesday Aug. 18th, after a lingering illness and was buried Thursday, Ang. 20. 1908. The funeral services were in charge of Rev. Geo. Mason of Altn. and Rev. McDowell. Mrs. J. T. Peoples has returned from the Grand Session of the S. W. T. held at Cairo. Mrs. Peoples was re-elected assistant State Grand Seet. Mr. H. C. Mallory of Chicago is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss E. W. Stanford of Peoria is a visitor in The Maple City. Miss Margerite Peoples of Pittsfield is visiting at the home of her brother. J. T. Peoples. Mrs. Samuel Cox and Mrs. Geo. Jones attended Ringling Bros. circus at Galesburg, Aug. 31. Mr. and Mrs. James Groff returned Sunday from Chicago after an extended visit with relatives. Mr. Jesse Turner and son James Sundayed in Galesburg. Mrs. Mary Brown is visiting in Kewanee. Mr. J. Frank Webb and family of Eleanor spent Sunday in The Maple City. Dr. Enos L. Scruggs of the Second Baptist Church, preached an able sermon Sunday evening on Mob Rule in the north, Its Cause and Its Cure. Mrs. g. J. Williams is visiting in Ft. Madison this week. Rev. McDowell assisted Rev. Moore with his quarterly meeting services Sunday at Galesburg. Mr. Harry Ashby of Keokuk, Ia., is visiting relatives and friends in Monmouth. The Oddgeninses club of the A. M. E. Church entertained with a Conundrum supper Thursday evening, Aug. 26. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grant died Monday night Aug. SIoux CITY ITEMS Time is drawing near when each servant of God will go to the conference and report on work done at their respective places the past twelve months. Little Irene Taylor who has been visiting relatives and friends the past three weeks, returned home Sarurday, to Yankton. S. D. Mr. Walter Wanzer returned to our city Saturday after a three years absent and is shaking hands with old friends. The Semi-annual meeting of the colored people's Industrial club and good citizens' league was held last Sunday at the Mt. Zion Baptist church. There was a large attendance and addresses were made by the following: Messrs. J. Wilber Norris, William P. Sheilds, Fred Ellett, J. D. Coats and Rev. J. E. Reid. The prime object of the organization is to bring before the local colored people the betterment of conditions, especially along moral lines. One of the principal features which the club hopes soon to accomplish is the establishment of a co-operative store Mr. Gordon of Burningham. Ala. has joined his family in our city and expects to become one among us. The concert given at the A. M. E. Caurch last Tuesday under the management of Rev. R. Knight for the benefit of the pastor, Rev. M. G² Newman, was a success socially and financially. Mr. Fred F. Elllett of Excelsior Springs, Mo., has taken up his residence in our city and we welcome him in our midst. He has opened up a bath palor at 406-55th street with assistance to give all kinds of baths. He solicit your patronage. Now is the time to help your color. Vaste, Shores went to Cheesokee La, Saturday for a week's visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Williams. Mr. J. L. Thompson, editor of our worthy paper, The Iowa State Bystander, was in our city Monday on a collecting tour. He left for St. Joseph Tuesday morning after his successful work. Mrs. Fannie Smith and two children returned home last week from Cheerokee, IA, where she accompanied Mrs. Henry Williams and visited at her home for a week. The Mt. Zion Baptist church will have a stand out to the Inter State Fair grounds, which opens up Sept. 8th and lasts until the 13th exclusively. Mrs. Merry Cobin who lives on Maine street is suffering with heart trouble and is very poorly. Wisconsin Mink Farm A recent venture not yet listed as paying or otherwise is a mink farm, started by a man in northern Wis consin, who, noting the popularity of mink and the scarceness of good skins has turned his few acres into a mink farm from which he hopes to make big prairie. Chronic Diarrhoea Relieved. Mr. Edward E. Henry, with the United Express Co., Chicago, writes, "Our General Superintendent. Mr Quick, handed me a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea. Reedy some time ago to check an attack of the old chronic diarrhoea. I have used it since that time and cured many of our trains who have been sick. I am an old soldier who served with Rutherford B. Hayes and William McKinley four years in the 23rd Ohio Regiment, and have no alliment except chronic diarrhoea, which this remedy stops at once." For sale by all drug-gists. Making Furniture Like New. Making Furniture Like New. Where there are fine pimple scratches on new furniture they may be easily remedied by using pulverized rottenstone, that can be bought ready for use. Put this on a soft flannel rag and rub into the surface of the seat, back or arms of a chair or on the top of a table. It will not only take off the defects, but bring a polish to the wood. To remove the rottenstone with a damp piece of chamois carefully wipe the wood, and when all trace of this is gone a bright lustre can be brought to the surface of the wood by rubbing it lightly with a soft piece of cheesecloth moistened with alcohol. The latter must be used sparingly on furniture, for it burns the varnish and will ruin the appearance of the rocker or table if enough is put on to scorch the surface. No Smoke in Volcanoes. The materials ejected from volcanoes are chiefly vapor or water, lava, cinders, rock fragments and various gases. There is no true smoke emitted and very little perceptible flame. In most cases the light and the so-called "flames" are the gibw of the molten lava and its reflection on the clouds of vapor. The passage through which the eruptive matter rises to the surface is called the chimney or vent and the bowl-like enlargement of it, commonly at the summit of the mountain and often of great size, is called the crater. There may be a number of craters on one cone. Man's Heart Is a Shuttle A man's life is laid in the loom of time to a pattern which he does not see, but God does, and his heart is a shuttle. On one side of the loom is sorrow, and on the other is joy, and the shuttle, struck alternately by each files back and forth, carrying the thread which is white or black as the pattern needs. And in the end, when God shall lift up the finished garment and all its changing hues shall glance out, it will then appear that the deep and dark colors were as needful to beauty as the bright and high colors—Beecher. The "Infanta." Infanta is the title given in Spain and Portugal to the princes of the royal family, with the exception of the heir apparent, the corresponding title of Infanta being given to princesses Since the fourteenth century the heir apparent to the throne of Spain has been styled prince of Asturias, and the heir apparent in Portugal, until the separation of Brazil from the mother country, bore the title of prince of Brazil. The House of Lords The higher nobility or peerage of England contains five ranks: Duke marqus, earl, viscount and baron. All persons holding these titles are members of the upper house of parliament where they sit as lords temporal. The archbishops and bishops of the Established church are termed lord, spiritual. They are not peers of the realm, but have seats in the upper house. Looking for the Fifth The leading lady passed down the avenue with her speckled bull pup "That's the star," whispered the sweet singer. "Star, eh?" laughed the low comedian. 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Friday Aug. 21st at 1 o'clock for the rehearsal of a Sacred Concert, which will be rendered Sunday evening, Aug. 23 at the church. The members of the club will endeavor to make the evening pleasant for every one. Come out and hear us. There will be given an entertainment at Mrs. E. Nealy's 28 So. 13th St. Thursday evening Aug. 20th, in honor of Rev. A. G. Wilkerson, pastor of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. On Sept. 7th there will be a grand entertainment and lawn social given by the Bethel A. M. E. Church. Come out and taste some of the barbecue meat and bring your friends. GET PABST PABST MILWAUKEE BEER AND BE SURE YOURE RIGHT MILWAUKEE CO., AGENTS. Wholesale & Retail Liquor Dealers N-W. Cor. Ninth and Walnut Sts. CHAS. M. HOWDE. FRANK PHILLIPS What is Best for Indigestion. Mrs. A. Robinson of Drumquin, Ontario, has been troubled for years with ingestion, and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as "the best medicine I ever used." 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The author of the note on the windows in the Museum Bulletin says that the drawing is undoubtedly the work of a painter—and a very good one—of the Ober-Rhein school, and that as St. Maximine was bishef of Trier, the supposition that the glass is from that source is probably correct. Very fine examples of the same period are those in the nave of Colege cathedral—New York Times. APPLES ONLY ON APPLE TREES Small Girl a Humorist, Though Probably Unconscious. A Washington man, while visiting a friend's place in Virginia, became much interested in his experiments in fruit culture. One day the visitor was making the rounds of the place, being in charge of the friend's young daughter of ten, who acted as guide. "This tree seems to be loaded with apples," observed the Washingtonian, indicating a particularly fine specimen. "Yes, sir," assented the little girl; "father says this is a good year for apples." "I am glad to hear that," said the visitor. 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Dated the 6th day of August, 1908. J. B. MUSH. Attorney for Plaintiff, Aug 7, 14, 21, 28. Migh Prices for Antiques Old furniture collectors in this city have lately been driving prices higher and higher. The rage for Chippendale and Sheraton patterns of the diner lines is greater than ever. Chairs especially fetch astonishing prices. Even dealers are paying in some cases as much as $50 for a single Chippendale chair of rare pattern, though it be out of repair. A collector in this city paid the other day $275 for a Chippendale armchair. Chairs of less unusual pattern are sold every day for $40, $50 and $100—New York letter. Hinden April First: The Hindoos have on their Hull, March 31, a day on which they play pranks similar to those in vogue here on April 1. They send persons with messages to fictitious individuals or to those who are sure to be away from home, and enjoy a laugh at their disappointment. Power of Woman's Tongue. 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