Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVI, No 6. CITY NEWS. (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news—Ed.) Mrs. Attrus Brown of 824 Small street is now convalescent. Mr. Andy Jeffers of Buxton was in the capital city this week. Mrs. Wm. T. Buckner is spending this week in Keokuk with relatives and friends. Mrs. J. W. Black who has been visiting in Buxton the past week has returned home. Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Young are visiting in Leavenworth, Kans. They will return home next week. Masdim L. Brown will leave to-morrow for St. Paul where she expects to make her future home. Miss Ida Palmer of Burlington will arrive to-morrow to visit her sister, Mrs. L. R. Palmer. Mrs. H. W. Hughes returned yesterday from Omaha, having attended the funeral of Mrs. Tillery. The Misses Martha and Jennie Wheels and Mrs. Katie Wheels of Buxton were in our city this week. Mrs. Elizabeth Reynolds of Topeka, Kans. mother of Mrs. N. E. Morton, arrived this week and expects to make this city her future home. The trolly party given by the King's Daughters last Monday night was a success, as a goodly number of people enjoyed the ride. There will be a special song service at the Union Congregational church Sunday evening. You are cordially invited to spend the evening with us. Miss Cassie Spears left yesterday morning on her vacation to visit Denver, Portland and Seattle. She will be gone about a month. Our city readers will be surprised to hear that Mrs. A. Tillery of Omaha died last Monday morning. She was a resident of this city for several years. Mrs. Glass (nee Perry) of Des Moines writes she and husbands are well and thinks double bliss a blessing sent from above.—St. Joseph National Protest. Mrs. Ruth Powell of 915 Chestnut street returned the first of this week from Belfast, after a few weeks visit with relatives. She is much improved in health. Mrs. Etta Smith-Cheek of Sacramento, Cal., a former resident of Oskaloosa, spent part of yesterday in this city with Mrs. L. J. Courtney while enroute to Oskaloosa. Mrs. W. M. Wiette of Centerville spent a part of last and this week visiting friends in this city. She was among the callers at our office and paid her subscription. Mrs. E. B. Elliston, 510 13th st. makes a specialty of Human Hair Goods, also Shampooing and straightening. Mail orders promptly filled. Mr. T. J. Bass who has been working at Quincy, Ill., for several months returned last week and accepted a position in Mr. E. S. Morgan's barber shop. Mr. S. C. Thompson, one of the prominent men in the south east part of the city, has been selected by commissioner Wesley Ash as one of the employees at the Park. Miss Margaret Fields who is employe at Mr. Everhart's music store at Red Oak, spent last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fields of 760 Eleventh street. Miss Tibita Mash who is studying to be a trained nurse at Provident Hospital in Kansas City, Kans., spent her vacation with her sister and other relative in this city. She returned this week to resume her studies. Among those who are in Chicago this week attending the Western Baptist Convention are Rev. T. L. Griffith, the Messara, F. G. Goggins, Jas, James and Mesdames J. H. Brown, G. G. Stanton and F. Helton. THE ROYAL Mexican Chili Cafe, Henry West, Prop. Open all night. First-class Service MEALS 15 CENTS. 107 Seventh Street. The twenty-first annual picnic of the old settlers will be held at Union Park Thursday, August 5th. The committee extends an invitation to all; fill your dinner baskets and spend a part of the day and enjoy this annual outing. The Callanan club met at the home of Mrs. Adam Dixon Wednesday July 14th and had a very interesting meeting and adjourned to meet with Mrs. Dixon July 21st. Elbert R. Hall is in receipt of a communication from Mr. Geo. R. Bridgeforth, director of agricultural industries of Booker T. Washington's school at Taukegee, Ala., requested him to accept a position as stenographer in the agricultural department. Mr. Hall has not yet accepted but may do so. Our collector will be in the following towns next week: Monday in Keokuk and Creston; Tuesday in Clarinda; Wednesday in Shenandoah and Red Oak; Thursday in Council Bluffs; Saturday in Omaha, Neb., and the following Monday in Sioux City. We insist on our subscribers to be prepared to pay the collector; do not dodge him or send him away without settling up your back dues to the Bystander. We are in receipt of a letter from Mr. A. E. Kepford. state lecturer on tuberculosis for the board of control of state institution, explaining the Foley bill which passed the recent general assembly, which gives to each county the power to establish and maintain a public hospital for treating patients that are affected with that disease. Any information with regards to this law can be obtained by addressing Mr. Kepford, care of State-House. Dr. John W. Lewis and Miss Lena Pickett, the West Side Belle, were married at the home of the bride's parents June 30th—Chicago Broadax. Mr. Lewis formerly worked in Oakloak and worked for a number of years in a drug store in that city and became a registered pharmacist. Since going to Chicago he studied medicine, finished his course and is enjoying a good practice. He is well known in this city. The Bystander is always pleased to hear of former Lowans success. Mrs. Gertrude Cannaday was hostess to a number of young women Monday evening as a courtesy to Miss Nellie Leftage of Holiday, Kans. and Miss Tibita Mash of Kansas City. The guests included only the intimate friends of the guests of honor surrounded the tables for the game of whist. For top score prizes consisting of a dutch collar and jabot and a pair of hose were awarded to the Misses Alice Morton and Martha Leftage. The hostess was assisted by her sister Miss Ada Hyde in serving refreshments. DES MOINES NEGRO LYCEUM Mr. and Mrs. Albert R. Hall of 817 Maple street will be hostess to the Des Moines Negro Lycme on Tuesday evening and all members are urged to be present at this time. The program announced for this meeting will consist of quotations from Lowell by club members; instrumental solo, Miss Bertha Allen; reading; Miss Marguerite La-Cour; recital of the Trojan War by Miss Pearl Hammitt; address on the general principles of health and preservation of the teeth by Dr. E. A. Lee, and "Current Events." MRS. N. M. KING Spring Millinery Coods. -LATEST DESIGNS- Wire Frames Made to Order. Specialty in Hair Goodl. 1203 Center Street THE DELINEATOR FOR AUGUST. The Delineator for August contains an article by Gertrude Atherton, in which the writer says many startling things on the subject of "The Present Unrest Among Women." Mrs. Atherton attributes much of the modern discontent to the fact that the law, which gives man alone the right to woo, still rules the world. Despite economic independence, women, she declares, are not less susceptible than they were formerly to the primitive instinct called romantic love. Another feature of interest in this number is a symposium on "The Book that Most Influenced Me," by Edwin Markham, Hamilton W. Mable, Richard Le Gallienne, Clara Barton, and Jeanne L. Gilder. The fiction for August includes two short stories, "To Kellogg's Farm," by George Hibbard, and "Nature," by Juliet Wilbor Tompkins. "The Power and the Glory," the new seriel by Grace MacGowan Cooke, begins in this number and "Stradella," by F. Marion Crawford, is continued. Protective Device When a telephone line is electrostatically charged the telephone acts as a condenser. The winding server as one plate of the condenser, the frame of the receiver as the dielectric and the person who is holding the receiver to his ear as the other plate of the condenser. In order to prevent this condenser from discharging through the person, a German inventor provides a grounded metallic cover for the receiver, the capacity of which is somewhat greater than that of the body. Highland Park College We have just received an invitation to attend the commencement exercises at Highland Park College which will be held the latter part of this month, also a card with the following special request; "Kindly send us the names and P. O. addresses of the young people you know who are going away to school; send at least one name." This is the same college that last year refused to admit colored students, and now soliciting us for students. The Bystander will not send them one name, although we know of several young people who expect to attend college this fall, but we will send their names to universities and good colleges that have never refused Afro-American students. So Mr. Longwell if you wait until the Bystander recommends your second class college to any student, regardless of sex or race, you will wait a long time. We think you better fitted for some school south of the Mason and Dixon line than one any place else; then there would be no need for you to refuse to allow one of our race to matriculate, for they would never apply and we trust that they will not apply as long as you are president. CHAUTAUQUA. One of the poorest programs that the Chautauqua Association have ever given in this city was the one closed last Sunday, and the attendance was small. The Bystander said a few years ago unless they secured better speakers it was only a question of time until they would not pay expenses, because educated people are growing weary of the race problem, especially when such men as Tillman and Vardaman are going to discuss it. They are such sophist that people cease to go and hear them, and why the management will continue to secure such men we cannot understand. We have always thought the object of the Chautauqua Association was to improve religious conditions, and then invite such men as those to speak to them on Sundays when at least half of their so-called lecture is not the truth. The Bystander believes that had they continued to secure good prominent men as they did five or six years ago the attendance would have continued to increase and they would have then been able to have paid for their beautiful park and had a permanent home. We can remember the last time Dr. Booker T. Washington spoke in their park more than 5,000 was there to hear him. Why do not so many people go to hear Vardaman? simply because his statements are misleading. If the present management of this association will devote more time in securing good Christian men and women, regardless of race, they will find that the money at the box office will increase. As it is a year ere your next meeting we suggest get different speakers and a better program, for if you dont your attendance will continue to decrease. Jones' Restaurant Prices Reasonable. Cedar Rapids Give us a trial. Iowa. Bowel Complaint in Children. When six months old the little daughter of E. N. Dewey, a well known merchant of E. Agnewilley, Va., had an attack of cholera infantum. Chamberlain's *colic*, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given and effected a complete cure. This remedy has proven very successful in cases of bowel complaint in children and when given according to the plain pritted directions can be relied upon with perfect confidence. When reduced with water and sweetened it is pleasant to take, which is of great importance when a medicine must be given to young children. For sale by all druggists. Among the many able and very successful ministers in the presbyteries of New York and New Jersey there is none more deserving of creditable mention for the results accomplished than that of the Rev. Dr. E. F. Eggleston, pastor of the Plane Street Presbyterian church, Newark, N. J. Dr. Eggleston was born in Amelia county, Va., where he attended the public and parochial schools; he entered REV. DR. E. F. EGGLESTON. Lincoln university in 1879, where he graduated from both the collegiate and theological departments in 1888, at which time he won a medal for oratory. He has had twenty-two years' experience as a pastor, church debt liquidator, school builder and financier. Dr. Eggleston has pastored at Oxford, Pa., Danville, Va., Milton, N. C., and Grace church, Baltimore, Md., where he built up the membership from twenty-five to 400 active members, ranking it second to none of the leading churches in Baltimore. He was the first colored man to be unanimously elected moderator of the church position he held for one year and was also tendered the election to the white school board of education, although he declined the honor. All of these responsibilities proved to be a great asset to Dr. Eggleston when he was called to the pastorate of the Plane Street Presbyterian church, Newark, N. J., about a year and a half ago, where he found the work very badly disorganized on account of internal dissensions generated by his predecessors on the verge of abandoning the work entirely. Dr. Eggleston began at once to reorganize the shattered and discouraged oror who remained after fewer dissensions and with operations that had been crossed fired by the members, former pastors and the presbytery. Dr. Eggleston proceeded at once to cement the relations between the congregation and the presbytery. He rehabilitated the work and inspired confidence in the few remaining members and has added seventy-six members to the church and put all the auxiliary departments to work on a MISS OLIVE A. MATHEWS. harmonious basis. The church now owns a handsome parsonage with ten rooms and all modern improvements in a very select part of the city, costing $4,000, which has been paid for in full, while the good people through his leadership have raised upward of $8,185. Miss Olive A. Mathews has accomplished some very tangible results in connection with the above named church. In one of the recent big rallies she stood ahead of any one member of the church in raising the most money. Miss Mathews has taken a very active part in all the departments of the church. In addition to her church work, she is recognized as one of the most successful and popular young women that are now teaching in the Newark public schools. Miss Mathews received her first appointment after having graduated with high honors from both the high and normal schools as well as the Teachers' Training school. Boxing Club Organized. A number of Afro-American sporting men of Memphis, Teen., have organized a boxing club there for the purpose of pulling off boxing shows every week. IMPORTANCE OF NEGRO LABOR As Soldiers and Industrial Workers the Negro Has Done His Part. the Negro Has Done His Park. E. A. Johnson, a New York lawyer, was killed in a car accident fourth of July celebration at the Carlton avenue branch of the Brooklyn Young Men's Christian association. Counselor Johnson spoke on "The Relation of the Afro-American to the Nation." He reviewed the history of the race and the part it took in all of the wars down to the war of the rebellion. He then said: "Coming down the line we find the Negro actively and bravely engaged in the civil war. The victories achieved at Lexington, Petersburg and Gettysburg are all in part due to the valiant fighting of the Negro troops brought over from Africa and landed at Jamestown, Va. Such acceptable workmen did we prove that they sent for more of us. "We began to work then, and we have been working ever since. It was my privilege in April to travel from New York to Goldsboro, N.C. I travel mainly through the cotton fields of the south, and I never saw a half dozen white men engaged in that line of work, but where everywhere colored labor was in evidence. There is the salvation of the country. Cotton is king. This country was founded on worth of ideas, and the spirit of justice can only be achieved upon which the country was founded. Countries, like individuals, must not only start right, but keep right. I believe in the ultimate triumph of truth. Although we are the victims of harsh and discouraging criticism by our friends all over the United States and particularly in the southland, I can see the handwriting on the wall. The kingdoms of prejudice must divide—must fall. In forty-five years we have decreased our illiteracy from 90 per cent to 45 per cent and have increased our taxable earnings from absolutely nothing to very nearly $800,000,000. To carry on with this race devolves wholly upon us. We cannot solve the problem by talk, but by work and common sense. What this country is today is largely due to the labor of the Negro. We are a part of this nation, we have helped to make it what it is, and we are going to help keep it up to the high standard it has attained." INFLUENCE OF JOHN E. BRUCE Knighted For Work In Connection With African Civilization. With African Civilization. John Edward Bruce, the well known newspaper editor, who is now the editor of the League Journal at New Rochelle, N. Y., has been appointed knight official of the Liberian Humane Order of African Redemption. The letter bearing the commission to Mr. Bruce is patented and signed by his honourable clerk, president of the republic of Liberia, and countersigned by F. E. R. Johnson, secretary of state. It is said that this honor is bestowed upon Mr. Bruce public testimony of the republic's gratitude to him for his efforts in helping to civilize the inhabitants of the neighboring territory to the repub- J. E. BRUCE The letter is the commission to Mr. Bruce is patented and signed by his honor Arthur Barclay, president of the republic of Liberia, and countersigned by F. E. R. Johnson, secretary of state. It is said that this honor is bestowed upon Mr. Bruce by a whole testimony of the republic's gratitude to him for his efforts in helping to civilize the inhabitants of the neighboring territory to the republic. Mr. Bruce is permitted to use and publicly wear the insignia of the order in the class named. We suppose that Brother Bruce sometimes has visions of a mighty Negro country over the sea where we shall not long ago. "Some day we will all get together, and then will our echoes roll from soul to soul and grow forever and forever." What if John E. Bruce should be nominated for our next United States minister to Liberia? Negro Soldiers' Fine Showing At the tercentary celebration of the discovery of Lake Champlain by Sleur de Champlain at Plattsburg, N.Y., the other day the Twenty-fourth infantry regiment was brought over from Suckett Harbor to take part in the parade. As it passed the grand stand there were many murmurers about Brownsville. The president was impassive, but the general verdict of the officers was a regiment of uniforms of the United States army ever made a smarter and a more soldierly appearance at a review by the president than did those Negro soldiers led by their white officers. They were applauded to the echo. Equal: Accommodations Secured. Equal Accommodations Secured. As a result of the efforts of the Hon. Sid Russell, Rev. C. A. Buchanan and Mr. H. C. Caldwell, who appeared before the corporation commissioners at Guthrie, Okla., recently for the purpose of compelling the railroads running through that state to provide equal accommodations for both races, the commissioners have so notified all railroads entering the state that no discrimination must be shown on account of color in the class of accommodations for the public. Weather Observer by Merit. Elijah S. Hardy, the new weather bureau observer at Mobile, Ala., is perhaps the only Afro-American in the United States to hold such a position. Mr. Hardy passed a creditable examination and has filed his bond in compliance with the law. Mr. Hardy was formerly the first assistant weather observer at Pensacola, Fla. WE WANT YOUR BUSINESS We will treat you right. We will meet competition. Your prescriptions will be filled as the physician orders. We carry a full line of drugs and sundries. BELL DRUG CO., 9th and Center. EDITOR'S OBSERVATIONS Our next stop was in furlington, here A. L Drew is still carrying the rural route mail, he is a coming young man; W. E. North is another young business man, a silversmith who will soon enlarge his store and add a pantitonier. Pete King the reliable expressman is succeeding as usual and pains-taking wife manages the household in fine style, they own a most lovely home, I. I. Cook is a chef at a restaurant; Henry Cooker is still doing business as a real estate agent and collector; Aaron Hughes, H. Jones, E. B. Keith, Wm. Emanuel and A. McDowell are substantial hustling men; Wm. Rajag, is still at the hotel. The greatest financial improvement is the beautiful 9 room completely modern flat built by Mr. F. Martin on 5th and Washington street in the down town district, it has gas and electricity 54 electric lights with a plug, he and his amiable family live in this residence it is credit to any race, a magnificent home. We next landed in Ft. Madison: not quite in the pen. We found things here moving along nicely Fred Henry is still the baggage man for the C. B. & R Qp. Co, a very good race representative; C. Thomas is still still carrier and general house man at the State prison; C. W. Eubanks is porter at the hotel while his wife has an up-to-date hair dressing parlor doing nicely; G. H. Yesner a nice farm but lives in town working for the prison. The new readers here are R. Harper, G. H. Yesner, C. K. Cittrell, Kate Costmil, I. B. Smith, Geo. Wallace and Mrs. Mattha Thomas. CONVENTION OF THE NATIONAL NEGRO BUSINESS LEAGUE. To be held at Louisville, Ky., Aug. 18, 19 and 20, 1909. The central location of Louisville, the special railroad rates that have been secured for all delegates (a fare and a third, plus 50 cents) the ex-commissioned officers, are ranged, and the many social features and other attractions, which have been provided for all indicate an unusually large attendance. The officers of the local Negro Business Association will be energetically to make this the banner meeting of the league and the generous provisions already made for the reception and entertainment of delegates and visitors, justifies the need to treat all those who attend will be treated to genuine Kentucky hospitality. What promises to be an especially unique and interesting feature on the program is known as "Mississippi!", which means "one entire day will be given over to Mississippi!", whose delegates will discuss and illustrate the phenomenal progress that has been made by Negro men in that state since the emancipation. The program is nearly completed and is being carefully prepared by Mr. Emmett J. Scott, Corresponding Secretary of the National League, who has returned to work with printed copies will soon be available. Aside from the program proper, an old-fashioned Kentucky barbecue has been arranged and the annual banquet will be held in one of the large venues in the city council has generously made a special appropriation toward defraying certain expenses connected with the entertainment of this body, and on Saturday August 21, a special oxen sacrifice from Louisville) will be conducted by the Negro League for the benefit of the delegates, all of whom will doubtless be glad to visit it is universally conceded to be one of the grandest wonders of the world. Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Gaines royally entertained at the beautiful 'Ashby Terrace' home in Buxton's southeast suburb, Sunday, July 4th. It was either great foreground on the inside of "Tipp" from the weather prophet which prompted her to have her fourth of July celebration on Sunday, the real 4th, instead of Monday, the legal 4th. And Mrs. Reuben Gaines were the special guests of honor. They arrived at 1 o'clock and dinner was served promptly at 2. There were present at the sumptuous feast: Lawyer George H. Woodson and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Ashby. The table was supplied with vegetable fresh from the home garden; spring chickens were obtained from the Ashby poultry yard; cream from the "Terrace" dairy was used in making the ice cream, which was produced in the summer season; home made cake was rich and in abundance for awhile; lemonade, ice water, cigars for the gentlemen, who strolled off to the trees, and other refreshments were also enjoyed. An afternoon at the same afternoon was pleasantly spent. Mr. and Mrs. Gaines and Mr. Ashby were neighbors and friends in the state of Virginia years ago and they were glad to meet and renew and talk over the many events of their lives. Ashby and the rest of the party. After dinner the party walked over Continued on page 4 column 3. EMPIRI APPROVES PROTECTION OF ELSIE SIGEL'S SLAYER. So Say Denver Orientals—Reported That Girl Committed Suicide by Taking Poison. Denver, Col. — That Leon Ling, player of Elisel Aligel in New York, never will be found through the assistance of his countrymen or the Chinese government is stated by Chinese here. His protection, it is said, was approved by the empire after the report of the consul at New York had been received. A Chinese newspaper, having the unofficial sanction of the Chinese government, has reached Denver, in which the report of the Chinese consul in New York is printed in full. This report followed an investigation made by the consul at the direction of the authorities at Peking. The report after citing the facts of the report, a complaint that it has been discovered that Elsie Sigel, disgriege, went to Leon Ling's room seeking aid, and in a moment of desperation took her own life by poison. Ling, the report states, was absent at the time and found the dead body of the girl upon the bed upon his return. Frightened by the discovery, he called Chung Sung, says the report, who advised him that, should he tell the truth to the police regarding the finding of the body he would not be believed and probably by this view of the case, Ling adopted desperate efforts to dispose of the body and conceal his own whereabouts. The report of the Chinese consul at New York embodying these statements was sent to Peking more than three weeks ago. The report is evidently regarded by the Chinese au thorties as revealing the true facts of the case and the Chinese Masons are given permission and encouragement to conceal Leon Ling. A member of the Chinese colony here said: "Only God can find Leon Ling now. He is under the protection of Masons, and is being aided by them in his effort to escape the police. Unless far better than he has prevented his guilt, he will never be delivered to the officers by his own people." The Chinese here intimate that any assurance by the Chinese government that the Chinese of this country will aid in the search for the fugitive should be taken with a grain of salt REPEATS SNELL'S PRAYER. Judge Hill Tells of Millionaire's Eccentricities—Letter from Washington Woman Made Public. Bloomington; Ill.-Col. Tom Snell's only recorded public prayer, made in the presence of Judge Fred Hill and related by that jurist on the witness stand, was the feature of interest in the Snell will case at Clinton when the content was commenced their prosecution. It was: "Oh Lord if you will snare me from another attack of sickness like this last spell, I will be a better man." "My Darling Friend: I received your sweet letter and I was delighted to get such a dear letter. I am so glad that you feel as you do for me, for darling it is truly reciprocated. I am so glad that my letter pleased you for I know how lonely you are. Last Saturday I had a real disappointment. As I was looking out the window the express wagon drove up to my door. I thought you had sent me my seal seak. You can imagine my dis appointment when I found the pack age was for the next house. But I know you will send it soon as you promised. FLORENCE." EVELYN THAW ON STAND Called as a Witness by the State She Proves of Assistance to Husband. White Plains, N. Y.-Evelyn Nesbitt Thaw, as pretty as ever, petulant and school-aged, was blue which she affected so much during the trial of her husband, Harry K. Thaw, for the murder of Stanford White, was on the stand for more than an hour Tuesday before Justice Mills in the supreme court, subpoenaed by the state in its fight to keep Thaw in the asylum for the criminal insane at Matteawan. And though called by the state in an adversary Thaw Thaw irrational, what Roger Clarke, the deputy attorney general, drew from her lips, created rather a favorable impression for her husband. Ban on Sunday Funerals. Denver, Col. — Hereafter no Sunday funerals will be held in Denver unless orders are issued by the board of health making them necessary in particular cases. This was decided when an agreement was signed by 43 ministers. Wealthy Thief Tries Suicide. Philadelphia — Caught in the act of stealing grain from the mill of J. W. Silvius police of Doylestown, Leopold Acker, a setted brewer, attempted to kill himself when arrested. Two Killed by Lightning. Calumet, Mich — Two laborers were killed and three others were badly injured by lightning at Mohawk during one of the heaviest storms ever experienced in the Copper county. Iowa Man Heade Eikas. Los Angeles, Cal.-J. U. Sammis of Lemans, Ia. was elected grand executor of the U.S. Army for the shooting place of the grand bridge in 1818. Mr. Louis and Port Jefferson, Drexel, Wilmington. POISONS CHILDREN Then Mrs. William Olyphant Took Dose of Acid Herself. Infant Babe Dies But Other Girl May Recover—Told Doctor to Save Children But for God's Sake Iowa City, July 16—Mrs. Ollie Oliphant, living near West Branch, poisoned her four children and herself. She gave the baby, Jesse, aged four months, strychnine in milk. The three older girls, Laura, Viola, and Nelle, the oldest ten years, were given strychnine in licorice gum. Mrs. Oliphant then drank a mixture of strychnine and arsenic in milk. Jessie died and Nelle is possibly fatally poisoned. The two older girls split the licorice out on account of the bitter taste. Mrs. Oliphant telephoned a West Branch doctor what she had done, stating that the blame might rest on her and asked him to save the children, but for God's sake to lot her die. The doctor came with Mr. Oliphant in an automobile. As they came to the door, Mrs. Oliphant swallowed carbolic acid. She has a chance of recovery. Domestic trouble was the cause. Mrs. Oliphant paid all her bills in West Branch. Burial clothes for the children were found laid out. Corn Expert Is Resilient Des Moines—"The Iowa corn crop is at the present time in the worst condition that I have ever seen it at this time of the year," said John Sundberg, president of the Iowa Corn Growers' association, while in Des Moines. Coming in direct contradiction to the reports of the government experts, who say that the corn crop is in fair condition. Mr. Sundberg's statement is rather unusual. "I have traveled all over the state, and have talked with farmers and corn exporters. This is especially hard hit and the crop there is in wretched condition," be continued. Mr. Sundberg says the corn is yellow from lack of cultivation and that it is extremely weedy. Besides this it is not nearly as far along as it should be at this time of year. First to Feed Coal Into Engine. First to Feed Coal Into Engine. Marshalltown—Death claimed an old engineer of the Chicago & Northwestern railway and the first man to fire a coal burning locomotive west of the Mississippi river. Jackson D. Parker. 71 years old, and an employee of the northwestern state seven-seventh grade, in danger of a road life and four years in the Civil War, to lose his life from paring a corn too closely. Three weeks ago blood poisoning set and gangrene resulted, necessitating amputation of the left leg. Later the right foot became affected and the old engineer has grimly awaited the end, making all of his funeral arrangements before he died. Iowa Girl Will Teach in Japan. Mason City.—A flattering offer has been received by Miss Lucie Wilson, a young woman who finished high school last year and has been one year in the state normal, to do kindergarten work in the schools of Japan. She has been sent a contract for three years at a salary of $160 per month with a summer vacation. She expects to complete her work at Cedar Falls and sail for Japan in August, 1910. One of the stipulations of the contract is that she shall not visit her own country during the three years' work in Japan. She may visit England, China, India or any other country save her own. Marxville Elke New Home Maryville—The magnificent new home of Maryville Elks has just been completed. The date of dedicatory services has not been settled, but that they will be unusually impressive is guaranteed, and Elks from all over this part of the state are looking forward to participation. Aged Woman Falls From Tree. Charles City—While attempting to hive a swarm of bees here Mrs. Ziebert, aged 78 years, fell from a ladder, breaking both her arms and fracturing her skull. She is in a serious condition and because of her great age, it is feared she will not survive. Intercollegiate Debaters. Iowa City—Glenn E. Cunningham of Allerton, will be a member of Iowa university's intercollegiate debating teams for next year, in consequence of the election of Clyde Robbins as secretary of the alumni bureau, which will take away one of the leaders. Asleep on Track—Lose Legs. Centerville.—Ed. Castel went to sleep on the Milwaukee track near Mystic. A train cut off both his legs below the knees and otherwise injured him. He is expected to die. His wife lost her former husband by a train accident. Garrison Woman Killed by Bee. Mason City.—Killed by the sting of a bee was the fate of Mrs. Mary J. Buck, 56, who for a good many years has been a resident of Garrison. Weston Belonged in Iowa. Charles City.—The press here has discovered that Edward Payson Weston once was a resident of Iowa and lived in Charles City in the late 60's. While a resident the Press says, he secured a divorce from his wife, Marie Weston. Killed by the Cara. Iowa City — Frederick K. Munkwitz was ground to death on the Milwaukee near Big Amana. Coroner Ferguson of Iowa county decided that he should not be necessary. Iowa Hay Crop Promises Big. Marshland-town. If the weather turns off favorable within the next few days one of the biggest crops of hay harvested in years will be in the stacks of the farmers of central Iowa. So far there has been but little hay made, although the season is even now well advanced. This is due to the unseasonable weather and the prolonged wet spells. There is every indication that the corn crop in this section will be a satisfactory one. The average yield may be cut down some-what owing to the fact that low ground will not yield a crop this year, but on the whole farmers all predict a good crop. The heavy rains of the past few days have flattened the hay lands and small grain to some extent but not enough to do any lasting damage providing there is a change soon. Gather in Big Camp Meeting. Clinton - Scores of campers from many states already are assembling at Mount Pleasant park, for the annual campmeeting of the Mississippi Valley Spiritualists' association and organization which has members in practically every state and territory in the United States, Sunday, July 25, and continues for four weeks. The organization is the most important Spiritualists' society in the world. It has been in existence twenty-six years, starting as the Iowa Association of Spiritualists, which society purchased the large tract of park land on the heights back of Clinton, and has since retained it, improving it from year to year. Hospital Face Vintage Mason City Park Park Offender's Infant Litigation because of the deed of Miss Hazel D. Golden, who died in a bath in the hospital. It was announced that death was from heart failure. Now it is rumored that an instantaneous gas heater in the bath room was the cause of death. The body was exhumed by the coroner and an autopsy held and there is a report current to the effect that they found the heart diseased and nothing to substantiate the theory that she died from suffocation. Miss Lunbeck Resigns as State Agent. Mason City —Miss Clara Lunbeck has resigned her position as state agent and has announced" home at Davenport and the girls" reform school, after five years of service, and is at home here for a vacation. She will not take up the work of the state again. Before taking the position with the state, Miss Lunbeck was for nine- teen years in the service of the Children's Home society. First White Child Born in lown Dead. Milford—Mrs. Simon Harker, probably the first white child born in iowa, was buried at Spirit Lake. Her male name was Venetta Kennedy and she was born at Dubuque, Sept. 17, 1823. Her seven sons, all residents of this county, and her two daughters were all with her when she passed away. Her death is the first that has occurred in her immediate family in forty-five years. Davis County Home Coming Day. Bloomfield, Ia.—The first day of the Davis county fair will be "home coming day," all young and old Davis county friends and relatives now residing in other places are welcome to attend the home coming day, September 15. Governor Carroll, Lieutenant Governor Clark and General Weaver, all Davis county products will be pres- ent to take part on the program. Robbins Runs Alumnus. Iowa City — Clyde E. Robbins of Cedar Rapids, a senior in the college of liberal arts, has been elected secretary of an alumni bureau of information to succeed Merlon L. Ferson, who has held the position for the past several years. Mr. Robbins will also be associate editor of the Iowa Alumnus, and will practically have charge of the publication. Rock Rapids May Be M. O. Town. Rock Rapids — The city council has agreed to move the River Park to about $5,000 for its expansion. The plant represents a total outlay of about $20,000, but the franchise has only one more year to run, and it is expected that the company will accept and that the city at a special election will ratify the purchase. Dobbins Gets Release Bond. Council Bluffs—John R. Dobbins has been released from the county jail and if there is anything to the rumors that have been current several members of the so-called Mabray aggregation are breathing easier. Dobbins was released on $6,000 bonds furnished by his attorneys. Eldon Man Loses a Leg. Eldon—Roy Krink, aged 23 years, a five knickerbocker employed in the round house gym, is wading in his left leg cut off. The leg was so terribly crushed that it had to be amputated above the knee. He was the sole support of an aged mother. Good to Make Address. Marshallhill—Word received here from Congressman J. W. Good of the Fifth district, announces the acceptance of the invitation from the Marshall County Old Settlers' association to deliver the principal address at the annual reunion here on Aug. 19. Boone Eastern Star Matron Quilts. Boone—Mrs. Nancy Oliver, matron of the Eastern Star Masonic home has resigned. Miss Walker is in temporary charge, pending the arrival of Miss Hall. Iowans Lose in Fire. Mason City.—Dispatches told of the burning of a gypsum plant at Winnipen, Canada, of which T. A. Potter, B. C. Way, and a number of capitalists from Hancock and Kosuth counties, were interested. The loss is estimated at $150,000. Two Women Hurt in Heavy Wind. Biox City.—A cyclone at Washita blew down two houses and three barns. Mrs. John Kock and Mrs. Baker, in a buggy, were thrown out and injured slightly. DR. W. R. MILLER MRS. J. B. SAYLER J. B. SAYLER HEAVY DAMAGE BY GYCLONES MISSISSIPPI VALLEY SWEPT BY STRONG WIND. Telephone and Telegraph Wines Down in Several States—Funeral Carriages Upset. Chicago—The Mississippi valley was again swept by wind which reached the velocity of a cyclone Monday causing great damage but no loss of life. Many persons were injured, four killed by lightning and telegraph wires laid low. Wires were down or in trouble in Iowa, Missouri, Indiana and northern Ohio. The storm extended from Louisville to Minnesota, and Kansas City and Dubuque to Cloverland. It was reported to be working eastward. Lightning struck a tree on the farm of Will Strube, 5½ miles northeast of Havana, instantly killed Mr. Strube and his hired man named Roberts. They had been working in the field when the storm came up suddenly. As the rain commenced falling they sought refuge beneath a big tree. Two sons of Thomas Quayle, aged 16 and 13, were killed by lightning while working in the harvest field near Mahomet. St. Louis.—A series of twisting wind storms of cyclonic proportions struck St. Louis and vicinity Monday, causing considerable property damage, injuring a few persons and impelling the lives of 300 passengers on the excursion steamer Alton in the Mississippi river. The heaviest storm hit Alton, Ill., and the steamer was but buffeted by the wind and struck a bridge. Part of the upper works were torn away. At Venice, Ill., the wind drove waves from the Mississippi river through the levee and thousands of acres were inundated. Hamilton, O.—More than a score of persons were injured in a tornado that swept over the northeastern part of Butter county Monday. At Seven Mile Station the funeral procession of Mrs. Sarliy Lloyd was caught in the wind. Five carriages containing 20 persons were blown across a road and hurled against a fence, injuring all of the occupants, none fatally, however. Two carriages containing six persons were thrown over the fence and held prisoners while the vehicles were subjected to several revolutions. Loafers Lose Their Jobs. Washington.—The greatest "shake-up" that ever has occurred in the personnel of the Department of Commerce and Labor took place when approximately 100 employees were reduced and the resignations of about ten others accepted. This action was taken by Secretary Nagel as the result of an investigation into the "efficiency record" of the employees in his department. The reductions were made, it is stated, because the employees were found to have "loafed on the job," while those allowed to resign were found to be inefficient. Persian Robels Take Teheran. Teheran, Persia.—Recent events in Turkey are being repeated in Persia. The constitutionalist forces, the advance of which on Teheran for a time was not considered serious, are in possession of the greater power of the civil service. The discipline is being maintained by the Nationalists, who are placing guards at the gates and other points as the Royalists are disarmed. The Nationalist's leader in a note to the Russian and British legations guarantees security of lifef and property to foreigners. Hill Calls on Taft. Washington.—James J. Hill, the veteran railway magistrate of St. Paul, Minn., looking as brown as a berry, as the result of a fishing trip in Labador, called on President Taft, visited his old friend, Speaker Cannon. Mr. Hill did not discuss the tariff or any other legislation. John W. Brown Killed by Car. Los Angeles, Cal.-John W. Brown, believed to be from Indianapolis, was struck and instantly killed by an electric car. Poleens Child; Tries Suicide. Fort Wayne, Ind.—Mrs. Ralph Bump is dying and her infant child is dead from carbolic acid, which she forced down the child's throat and swallowed herself, at her home near Roanoke. The woman had written a note to her husband saying she was tired of living, that as there was no one but her husband, she was unable to live its life when she took her own. Her husband was in the house at the time she killed the child and drank the poison, and was attracted to the bedrooms by her wife's dreams. NEW CHANCELLOR IS NAMED Emperor Appointle Dr. von Esthmann Hollweg to Succeed Prince von Buelow. Berlin.-Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg has been appointed chancellor of the empire in succession to Prince von Buelow. Emperor William arrived in Berlin at eight o'clock on a special train from Kiel. He received Prince von Buelow in the small garden of the Berlin palace, where the two men could be seen from the bridge across the Spree as well as from the Burg Dr. von Bethmann-Hollweg. strasse. The emperor shook the prince warmly by the hand and the two walked up and down the garden for three-quarters of an hour in animated conversation. About 11 o'clock Dr von ehlmann visited the gate whereupon Prince von Buelow bade farewell to his majesty and the emperor walked to and fro with the newcomer. Emperor William has presented Prince von Buelow with the order of the Black Eagle in diamonds. Both men were warmly greeted by the crowds outside the palace. 14 DIE IN LAKE SHIP WRECK Steamer John B. B. Cowie Sunk in Superior—Collides with isaac M. Scott Off Whitefish Point. Sault St. Marle, Mich.—Three minutes after the steel steamers Isaac M. Scott and B. Cowie had collided in Lake Superior, about a mile and a half off Whitefish point lighthouse, the Cowie had gone to the bottom in 50 fathoms of water, carrying with her 14 members of her crew The Scott, although badly damaged about the bows, put back to this port. A heavy fog was responsible for the collision. The Scott, a new boat on her lakeside, the head of the lakes had just passed the light of Whitefish point, and straightened out her course up the lake when suddenly the Cowie lifted up through the fog, broadside on to the Scott and only a few feet away. The Cowie was down bound with 8,000 tons of iron ore in the hold. Iowa Falls, Ia. — While riding in a launch Dorothy Bruce was struck by a guy wire and thrown into the water. Archie Drake of Dow City, Ia., jumped in and tried to save her, but was drowned. The accident was recovered about an hour after the accident. Miss Leona Sherry and Marvin Reynolds were thrown into the water, but saved themselves by grasping the guy wire. Wright Aeroplane Flies. Washington - Orville Wright made a successful flight in the Wright aeroplane at Fort Myer, remaining in the air five minutes and 30 seconds, during which time the man chine attained the exceptional speed of about forty miles an hour and circling the parade grounds half a dozen times, a total distance of about three and a half miles. Noose Slip; Slayer Strangles. Winnipeg, Man - Protesting his innocence to the last, Gary R. Barrett who killed Deputy Warden Stedman in the Alberta penitentiary, April 13 was hanged in the Edmonton prison. The noose slipped and Barrett died by strangulation. Japanese Break Honolulu Strike. Honolulu - laborers on the Wanamale plantation, who are forming an association on a profit sharing basis and will oppose strikes, are working. Mason City.—Killed by the sting of a bee was the fate of the Mary J Buck, who for a good many years had been a resident of Garrison. A hive of bees belonging to a neighbor had swarmed and lit on a tree on the Buck premises. The owner was living them. Mrs. Buck was sitting on the porch when one of the bees stung her on the right temple. Physicians were summoned, but before they could reach her she was dead. She only lived about twenty minutes. DR. EMMERT DEAD Was Well Known as Physician and As Member of the State Senate, and Highly Estesemed as Atlantic, Jan., 17. 16—Dr. James M. Emmert, a member of the state board of parole, died suddenly at his home here early Thursday morning. Dr. Emmert had not been entirely well for a month but was not seriously ill. He retired as usual and was up once during the night. About 4 o'clock he called to his family and his son, Dr. Max F. Emmert responded. Perceiving that his father was critically ill he at once called two other physicians but before their arrival Dr. Emmert had passed away. His death was due to heart disease. He leaves a wife and two sons, the older having just graduated from the medical college of Johns Hopkins university, and the younger boy being at home. He was most highly esteemed in this community. He had resided here for forty years or more and no man in Atlantic had warmer regard from the people of the city and the county than did he. He was a democrat in politics but he was so popular that his election and re-election to the state senate was easily achieved by him. His high standing in the medical profession was gratifying to the people of the city and they are bowed with grief in the presence of his death. Dr. Emmert was born in Washington county, Maryland, June 13, 1846. His father was born in Maryland and his mother in Pennsylvania. He was a member of the senate in the Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth general assemblies. He was elected a member of the senate in the Twenty-ninth general assembly and held the seat until the content proceedings brought before the Senate in favor of the senate in favor of the contest. He was a member of the state board of health from 1892 to 1897. He was appointed a member of the board of parole by Governor Cummins for the term ending July 1, 1911. J. P. WOODBURY PASSES AWAY Prominent Banker Who Settled at Marshaltown in 1854, Passes Away at Hospital. Marshaltown, Ia., July 16.—After being told that he had only a short time to live, John P. Woodbury, a prominent citizen of this city and for many years president of the First National bank, refused to take nourishment of any kind, declaring that he wanted to bring his life to an end as rapidly as possible. Death came at St. Thomas hospital, where a few days ago an exploratory incision on the patient was made, resulting in the discovery that he was suffering with cancer. Mr. Woodbury was 72 years old, and was the last member of the family of Greenleaf M. Woodbury, who settled in this city in 1854, when a few straggling shanties marked the spot where Marshaltown now stands. /INDIAN RESERVATIONS OPEN. Registration, July 15 to August 8 —Drawing, August 9, 1909. Registration for 160-acre farms in the Flathead Reservation (45,000 acres), at Missoula, Mont.; Coeur (45,000 acres), at Montana (45,000 acres), at Coeur d'Alene, Idaho; Spokane Reservation (50,000 acres), at Spokane, Wash. Any qualified applicant can register for a 160-acre farm on all three of these three parcels. The cost of three chances to win a farm. It costs nothing to register. The cost of taking up the prize 160-acre tracts is from $1.25 to $7 an acre. Coeur d'Alene, Milwaukee, & St. Paul Railway—$39 from Chicago to Missoula and return. $39 to Kallipse and return. $65.10 to Coeur d'Alene and return. $67.50 to Spokane and return. July 20. Low on dates. On other dates—F. A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Indict Crazy Snake's Men. Oklahoma City, Okla., July 16—Six indictments against Snake Indians charged with the murder of Sheriff Baum and Odex in the recent Indian trouble under the leadership of Chief Crazy Snake, were returned by the grand jury at Checotah. Son For Prince De Sagan. Paris, July 16—A son was born to the Princess de Sagan, who was Miss Anna Gould of New York. Mrs. Robinson Out of Danger. Shreveport, La., July 16—Attending physicians consider Alice Drennan Robinson, who was accidentally shot at a local park theater almost out of danger, as the period for infection of the brain. Probe Myterious Death. Fort Scott, Kas., July 16—Frank Lightfoot, a cligarmaker of Pleasan- son, died suddenly at a local hotel. The coroner will hold an inquest. A woman was with Lightfoot. She says he died of the heat. Two Girls Drown Near Sloux Faults. Sioux Faults, S. D., July 16—Mabel and Pearl Meiselhender, aged 22 and 20, were drowned while enjoying a boat ride on the Sloux river by capizing of the boat. Their escort, John Roth, had a narrow escape. Would Now Abolish Card Game. Des Molues, July 16—Mrs. A. B. Sims, former champion whistler player, who has quit cards and has been lecturing for two years against card playing plans to start a national anticard playing organization. Languor, listlessness, dulness of spirits are often due to kidney disorders. Pain and weakness in the back, sides and hips, headaches, dizziness, urinary disorders are sure signs that the kidneys need immediate attention. Delay is dangerous. Alonzo Adams, Oncools, Iowa, says: "My kidneys failed and became awful pain and was weak. I could not work, and often had to take to bed. I Delay is dangerous. Osloan Adams, Osceola, Iowa, says: "My kidneys failed me. I suffered awful pain and was so weak. I could not work and often hate to take to bed. I was dull and exhausted nearly all the time. I consulted doctors and used medicines, but only Doan's Kidney Pills helped me. Soon I was permanently cured." Remember the name—Doan's. For sale by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Burning String in the Sick Room. Month spent in a sick room have taught me many things for the comfort of an invalid, one of the simplest and most effective of which is burning a string to purify the atmosphere. Take a soft string and stick it with a pin to the back of a chair; after lighting, blow it gently leaving the skin sparkle, which smokе smoke can make a decided difference in the atmosphere.—Harper's Bazar. I help myself to the beans? Hired Man—You will if you git enny!—Judge. Non-resident must sell improved corn and clover farm, £3 per acre, crops and climate insurance, £150,000, bulletin. E. T. Thomson, Sedalia, Mo. It is right to look our life accounts bravely in the face now and then, and settle them honestly.—Bronte. YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTLY. Keep them white with the new RUSS BLUE. Get the genuine, 5cts., at grocers. It wouldn't be a bad idea to acquire the habit of dodging pessimists. The good times we long for will not come in the guise of 48-cent watches. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, soften the gum, reduce inflammation, allys pain, curse wind colic. So a bottle. The daughter's doings have been the mother's acts. MORE PINKHAM CURES Added to the Long List due to This Famous Remedy. Camden, N.J.—"It is with pleasure that I add my testimonial to your already long list—hoping that it may induce others to avail themselves of this valuable medicine from ham's Vegetable Compound. I suffered from terrible headaches, pain in my back and right knee was thick and nervous, and so weak I could hardly stand. Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound stored me to health this variable medicine, Lily, and Vegetable Compound, I suffered from terrible headaches, pain in my back and right side, was tired and nervous, and so, as I grew older, I stand and Lyda I Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored me to health and made me feel like a new person, and it shall always have my praise.” —Mrs. W. P. VALENTINE, 902 Lincoln Avenue, Gardiner. Me —”I was a great sufferer from a female disease. The doctor said I would have to go to the hospital for an operation, by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound company three months.” —Mrs. A. W. WILLIAMS, F.R.D. N. D. Box 83, Gardiner Me. Because your case is a difficult one, doctors having done you no good, doctors having done you no good, giving Lyda E. Pikham's Vegetable Compound a trial. It surely has cured many cases of female lilies, such as in 180broid tumors, irregularities, periodic pains, backache, that bearing-down feeling, indigestion, dizziness, and nausea, that can be difficult to try it, and the result is worth millions to many suffering women. CARTERS LITTLE IVER PILLS. They also relieve Diet digestion and Too Heavy Eating. A perfect reme- dient for a dinner. Drowning, Bad Taste in the Mouth, Coat Taste in the Mouth, TOPDIP, LIVEE ,TODIP, LIVEE CARTERS LIVER PULL. Genuine Must Bear Fac-Simile Signature New York REFUSE SUBSTITUTES. THE HASTING'S & McINTOSH TRUSS CO. R Walnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. manufacturer of the dentine stamped "McIntosh" Supporter. A mother and her baby in a crib. in necessary in cases of Crampa, Colic, Dysentery, Cholera Morbus, Cholera Infantum and Diarrhea. Dr. D. Jayne's Carminative Balsam is the quickest acting and most reliable remedy known for these affections. It stops pain immediately, and in almost every case brings about a speedy recovery. Keep it handy for the children's soldier. Sold by all druggists-per bottle, 25c. Dr. D. Jayne's Tonic Vermilge is an excellent tonic cure the exhaustion connecuses us to severe attack of Dyspentry. Some ladies were visiting at Blanche's home one day. During the conversation, while the visitors were there, one of the ladies was describing how the blowflies ladd eggs and they hatched out as maggots. Four-year-old Blanche did not seem to be interested in the conversation nor pay any attention to what they had been talking about. After the visitors had gone, Blanche said: "Mamma, I don't believe files lay eggs." "Why?" asked the surprised mother: "Because I never heard one cackle," explained the doubting Blanche. Sex in Cromwells. Of course with the sexes on a footing of equality as regarded opportunity, it would not be long until a female Cromwell made her appearance, and having made her appearance, was getting her portrait painted. The painter, once more a fawning courtly fellow, would have the picture of a woman, who valued him in words that became historic: "Paint in the hips!" she commanded, sternly, showing that she could be more rigidly devoted to the truth than Oliver himself—Puck. Next Best. A certain young minister in Phila delphia, recently ordained, is still very nervous and sometimes his remembrance do not convey exactly the meaning he intended. A few Sundays ago he rose, fumbled with the papers on his desk, beamed, "I am per pear." "My Friends! I am sorry to say that I have lost the notes for my sermon, and I therefore cannot deliver it. I will have to do the next best thing, therefore, and read a few chapters from the Bible!"—Illustrated Sunday Magazine. Hospitals a Benefit to Property. The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis has recently included a per cent. investigation, which shows 67.5 per cent. of the tuberculosis sanatoria and hospitals of the United States have been a benefit to the property and health of the communities in which they are located. In the case of more than 62 per cent. of the sanatoria the presence of the institutions has helped to increase the assessed value of surrounding property. Her Dilemma. Bessle-Oh, Mabel! I am in an awful dilemma. I’ve quarreled with Harry, and he wants me to send his ring back. Mabel—That’s too bad. Bessle-But that isn’t the point. I’ve forgotten which is his ring. ORIGIN Of a Famous Human Food. The story of the great discoveries or inventions is always of interest. An active brain worker who found himself hampered by lack of bodily strength and vigor and could not carry out the plans and enterprises he knew how to conduct, was led to study various foods and their effects upon the brain. Other words fore he could carry out his plans he had to find a food that would carry him along and renew his physical and mental strength. He knew that a food which was a brain and nerve builder (rather than a mere fat maker) was universally needed. He knew that meat with the average man does not accomplish the desired results. He knew that the soft gray substance in brain and nerve centers is made from Albumee Phosphate of Potash obtained from food. Then he started to solve the problem. Careful and extensive experiments involved Grape-Nuts, the now famous food. It contains the brain and nerve building food elements in condition or easy digestion. The result of eating Grape-Nuts tally is easily seen in a marked sturdiness and marked activity of the brain and nervous system, making it a pleasure for one to carry on the daily duties without fatigue or exhaustion. Grape-Nuts food is in no sense a stimulant but is simply food which replaces the daily waste of brain cells. Its flavour is charming and being its flavour and thoroughly cooked at the factory it is served instantly with cream. The signature of the brain worker taken of, C. W. Post, is to be seen on the cover of *The Road to Wellville*. Look in pigs, for the famous little nok, "The Road to Wellville." WASHINGTON GOSSIP Postal Statistics a Mass of Figures Miscellaneous Account of the Senate New Successful White House Hostess New Successful White House Hostess Belmonts to Dazzle National Capital Belmonts to Dazzle National Capital WASHINGTON—If you want to read an official fairy tale in figures of the nation's commercial progress get a copy of the latest bunch of postoffice statistics, just issued by A. Lawshe, the third assistant postmaster general. How he got all the figures on one page is still a mystery, but he certainly succeeded in piling up enough millions and billions to make any one's head swim. Counting postage stamps must be a lot like counting the grains of sand at the sea. At any rate, these careful counters of Uncle Sam's postoffice department have found out that last year the department issued 7,651,400,408 postage stamps, little richer than an overheated figure, who doesn't work for the postoffice department, figured out that if these little squares of paper were placed end to end they would run a couple of thousand feet over 120,760 miles. A footnote to the statistics shows that Uncle Sam didn't begin printing postage stamps until July 1, 1847. The first year he succeeded in putting 800,380 on the market. Last year he issued 9,600 times that many—a fair deal, too. The postoffice business in fifty-two years. The biggest figure on the page is the one that designates the number of pieces THE United States senate—pay, maintenance, odds and end—costs about $2,000,000 a year. To be exact, the amount was $1,559,159,777 according to the last report rendered by Charles G. Bennett, secretary of the senate. The latter sum figures to $19,600 each per each of 92 senators. The money goes for a thousand and one things that classify between salaries and snuff. Compensation and mileage of salaries, notably the mileage, requires a tidy sum. Pages, messengers, special police, clerks, private secretaries, minor senate officers, the senatorial army of retainers use up another large lump. Repairs, new furniture, the senate library, the senate stable, stationery and newspapers, the expense accounts of senate emissaries, the cost of the upkeep and expending committee reporting senate debates and committee meetings, all form just a few of the other varieties through which the spare change of the senate flows in a steady stream. PRESIDENT TAFT took his family to Beverly recently and left his wife and children there while he returned to Washington to stay out the tariff bill with congress. Mrs. Louise More of Cincinnati, sister of Mrs. Taft, accompanied the family to Beverly and will remain there some time, so as to relieve Mrs. Taft, who has been as much care as possible. Mrs. More, the wife of Prof. Louis More of the University of Cincinnati. She acted as hostess of the White house since Mrs. Taft suffered a nervous breakdown several weeks ago. She came to Washington with Judge Herron, her father, for a short visit, but when Mrs. Taft became ill she abandoned her own social programme in Cincinnati and remained in Washington. This made it possible for Mrs. Taft to carry out her duties, which had already been scheduled, and Mrs. More took her place as hostess at several official dinner parties which Mrs. Taft had planned earlier in the season. Mrs. More won MRS. PERRY BELMONT has not abandoned her plan of invading Washington society. The new home of the Belmonts, just completed, which stands in a fashionable section of New Hampshire avenue, will be dedicated to the objects for which it was built and will become the center of social and political interests in the national capital. There was a story that the Belmonts had decided to give up their Washington venture on account of the obstacles which President Roosevelt put in the way of their social plans. This disposition of President Roosevelt to regulate every task a remarkable task in the case of the Belmonts and Mr. Roosevelt, it is said, said his cabinet officers and others high in the official scale to stay away from the Belmonts' functions. The first entertainment was a failure because of this taboo. The men came in large numbers and their of mail matter that were mailed in the United States last year. These totaled 13,728,340,329. A large proportion of these consisted of newspapers, for which no stamps are used. But in addition to the stamps which were sold a tiny rife of 1,266,600,259 stamped envelopes and wrappers was sold by the department. These Uncle Sam began to sell in 1862, when he placed a round 5,000,000 on the market. The figures for the mail handled were begun in 1886, when Uncle Sam carried 4,744,000,000 of mail. The figures have quadrupled in a little more than twenty years. In 1879, when Uncle Sam's postoffice started business with Benjamin Franklin as postmaster general, there were seventy-five post offices, and in the first year of their operation they did 27,935 worth of business, at an expense of $23,140. Since then the balance has moved to the other side of the ledger, and for the last year the revenues of the department were the pretty little sum of $191,478,633, while the expenditures were $203,351,886. The number of postoffices jumped from 75 to 61,158; the extent of the post routes from 1,875 to 450,738; the miles of mail service performed from a little over 800,000 to $38,482,722; and the compensation of the postmasters from $88,198 to $38,482,722. Growth was marked the rural free delivery service. It was begun in 1897, with 83 routes, covering 1,843 miles, at an expense of $1,454. Last year it had grown to 39,143 routes, with 891,432 miles, and costing $4,300,000. Last, but not least, is that elastic account headed as "miscellaneous items." The senate's pin money pays for all the telegrams senators send and the replies. It supplies ice without stint; one month's bill, that for December, having been paid, is also applicable. White Rock and other special waters, Poland Spring being favored because Senator Hale of Maine introduced it years ago. This water has come to possess a traditional standing as the proper thing—of its kind—to slack the senatorial thirst. The miscellany fund buys typewriters and bicycles, horses, wagons, and, maybe, an auto or two, although none are found listed in the classified accounts. No senator was ever seen upon a bicycle. There are bicycle messengers, however, and the senate, being a big-hearted institution, gives the necessary machine. From January 1 to 31, 1908, Idam Bailley received $122.10 for washing and ironing 407 dozen towels for the senate. In the same month A. L. Ford got $79.10 for washing and ironing 266 dozen towels. During the same 31 days Edith A. Washington profited to the sum of $66.60 for washing and ironing 222 dozen towels. Problem: How would you like to admiration by the grace with which she fitted into the position of a White House hostess. Mrs. Taft's first social season as mistress of the White House was a brilliant success in spite of the nervous trouble which necessitated her departure. Her generations has there been so much social activity at the White House, and never has society been more diplomatically and pleasantly brought together. Persons who had not been in the White House for many months, and some for several years, were again welcomed and hobbled with each other to an extent hard to believe. Mrs. Taft had hoped to accompany the president to Seattle the latter part of the summer. She is an experienced and an enthusiastic traveler, and in the past has accompanied Mr. Taft on practically every trip of importance he has ever made. The president's wife will continue to submit to the restrictions placed upon her by her attending physicians and will rest absolutely throughout the summer in preparation for the activities of next season. When the official housing at the White House, Mrs. Taft will be found in her home. Mrs. place as hostess, and will undoubtedly feel the great benefit which the summer rest at Beverly is expected to provide. wives with few exceptions absented themselves. But the Belmonts had already made plans for their new home. They had brought their architect from Paris and incurred much expense. Mrs. Belmont was not daunted. Before, long she was entertaining Col. Bromwell, the official major domo of the White House under the Roosevelt regime, and his wife at theater parties, and her field of social conquest gradually extended until now she is perfectly at home as an entertainer. Next winter on her return from abroad she will throw open her new palace for entertainments that are likely to make her critics sit up. Cleaned Up Their Pin Money. Two Indiana women clubbed together and purchased a small vacuum house cleaner at $30 and are now renting it out to the house that way. They rent it out to do homework day for cleaning houses and house furnishings, a boy being employed at small charge to operate the simple machine. There are cheaper vacuum cleaners on the market, but they bought a good make, which has paid big reprints on their investment of $15 each. BANKER BAYLER OVERLOOKED WIFE'S MISCONDUCT TO SHIELD DAUGHTER. SHE DEFENDS THE SLAYER Papers May Reveal Secret of His Surfering—Woman Discusses Tragedy and Attempts to Shield Doctor Who Killed Her Husband. Wattske, ILL.—The funeral of J. E. Saylor, the Crescent City banker, who was slain by Dr. W. R. Miller, who attended Wednesday afternoon by a great crowd of friends. Investigation of the murder shows that Saylor for two years bore the intimate relations between his wife and Miller to shield his beautiful 17-year-old daughter, Golde. On this theory alone are they able to account for the country banker's uncompelling silence during the last two years during which it is said that Dr. Miller has, with a growing frequency, been Mrs. Saylor's guest at her home, and her companion on long drives, rambles through the woods and on hunting expeditions. Mrs. Saylor identified her daughter Goldie whose luxurious tresses suggested the name by which she is known. Two years ago he sent her to the neighboring town of Onarga to attend a seminary, in order, it is now said, that she might not witness the domestic tangle which was coming into general notice. According to W. R. Nightingale, cashier of the bank of which Mr. Saylor was vice-president, the devoted wife of the banker, rather than take any action which would involve his child in morality. "He seemed to fear some tragic solution of the situation," said Mr. Nightingale. "Whenever he left the city during the last year or so, it was his habit to seek privacy, after which he would reappear with a bulky envelope containing papers. Should he happen to paper him, no always told me, I would follow the letter to follow to the letter the instructions." "After each trip but the last he destroyed the papers upon his return. He was away a little while ago, but when he came back, he failed to follow this practice. That packet I believe is locked in his private box in the bank's vault. Whether it will shed any light on the tragedy which ended his life I cannot say. The coroner has the key, and will open the box after the funeral." Dr. Wood in real danger of being lynched is asserted by Mr. Nightingale and many others. In the county jail now are Dr. Miller, the murderer, the Sayler woman, her father, John Grunden, and brother, Ira Grunden. It is not claimed that Ira Grunden had anything to do with the murder. "Dr. Miller and I have been much in each other's company for the last two years, and my husband seemed to approve," said Mrs. Sayler. "He all ways knew where and when we want to be, and my husband never I never had a quarrel on the subject. "Sunday night I went to bed leaving Dr. Miller, father and me in the parlor. We drank a bottle of some malt preparation—not alcoholic —together. When Mr. Sayler came in, we were all in a small card table and I saw him snatch a hatchet from under the couch. It was one we had about the house, but I had not seen it for two or three weeks. He yelled at Dr. Miller saying that he had taken the hatchet for him. He was staring over doctor with the weapon when I ran from the house. I hid across the street in an alley by a barn. After the shooting, I returned and lit a lamp. Mr. Sayler was dead on the floor. Ira and the doctor were outside on the porch. Then I went and made a cup of coffee for Dr. Miller. Dr. Miller was less communicative. He said the whole thing was somewhat how to him and did not care to make a cup of coffee to that say that he shoed in self-defense. Watske. Ill.—The county jail is still under a strong guard to prevent an attack on William L. Miller, slayer of J. E. Saylor, the Crescent City banker, whose funeral Wednesday was attended by thousands. Miller has written to his wife urging her to come to him at once and she is expected Friday. A dispatch from Blairsville, Pa. quoting Mrs. Miller as having forged her husband and only awaiting his summons to fly to his aid was redefined simultaneously with a private message from Mrs. Miller to Sheriff Helkef of the same import. * $100,000 Short in Accounts. New Orleans—Wyatt H. Ingram, Jr. trust officer of the Hibernian Bank & Trust Company of New Orleans, was arrested Wednesday evening on charges of being a defrauler and forger. It is alleged that he is between $75,000 and $100,000 short in his accounts. Gov. Johnson is Seriously Ill. St. Paul, Minn.-Gov. John A. Johnson is seriously ill at his apartments in the Aberdeen hotel and all his engagements for the week have been cancelled. Gov. Johnson has already undergone three operations for appendicitis and his present indisposition is due to a recurrence of his old troubles. Weston at Journey's End. Suisen, Cal.-Edward Payson Weston arrived at the federal building in San Francisco Wednesday. Student Harvest Hands Murdered. Hertington, Kan.-The bodies of two college students who came west to work in the harvest fields, were found beside the railroad tracks near Ramona, west of here. The men are believed to have been murdered. Castro Renounces Presidency. Santander, Spain-In the manifesto which Cipriano Castro recently addressed to Vernissia he renounces his right to the presidency and asks only for a piece of ground so he may die on his native soil. DRAKE UNIVERSITY Established in 1881, its growth has been continuous. The annual attendance has increased until it has reached over 1800. More than 150 instructors are employed. Ten buildings are devoted exclusively to school purposes. Library facilities are unexcelled in the West. Drake University is ideally located in the Capital city of Iowa, is open to both men and women on equal terms; expenses are low, and opportunities for remunerative employment are unusually good. Fall Quarter opens September 20th, 1000. COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS—Course of four years, leading to the degree of A. B., Ph. B., S. B. Courses requiring an additional year's work leading to the corresponding Master's degree. COLLEGE OF THE BIBLE - English courses, leading to a Bachelor's degree, requiring three years' work, leading to degree of D. B. COLLEGE OF LAW-Three-year course, leading to degree of LL. B. COLLEGE OF MEDICINE—Four-year course, leading to degree of M. D. Two-year course in Pharmacy. COLLEGE OF DENTISTRY—Three-year course leading to the degree of D. D. S. COLLEGE OF EDUCATION—Course of four years, including B. D. Four courses arranged especially for Grade, Primary, Kindergarten, Green and Martesmic Science teachers and supervisors. State certificates granted without examination. For catalogue or other information concerning any of these colleges or schools, address. THE PRESIDENT, Drake University, Des Moines, Iowa Culture, Voice Training and Dramatic Reading. THE UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL—Classical, Scientific and Commercial courses, preparing students for entrance to college. SPECIAL COURSES—Courses for Music supervisors, Drawing Supervisors and for teachers who wish certificate work and instruction in methods. Music courses especially for children. NEW SENSATION FOP. DOBBIN Come to Think of It, He Would Have Felt Funny Sitting in the Position Indicated. The family horse, who rejoiced in the commonly proper equine name of Dobbin, had a seat by long service, and was accordingly sent away to the country to spend his declining years in the broad pastures of a farmer friend of his owner. The distance being somewhat excessive for his rheumatic legs, he was shipped to his new home by rail. Little Edna, the family four-year-old, viewed the passing of Dobbin with unrelief and sat for a long time gazing disconcertedly out of the window. At last, after a deep sigh, she turned with a more cheerful expression, and said: "Did old Dobbin go on the choocho cars, mamma?" "Yes, dear," answered her mother. A broad grin spread over the little girl face, "I was just thinking," she said, "and he must feel sitting up on the plush mushions."-Woman's Home Companion. DREADFUL DANDRUFF. Girl's Head Encrusted—Fenred Loss of All Her Hair—Baby Had Milk-Crust—Missionary's Wife, Made Two Perfect Cures by Cuticura. "For several years my husband was a missionary in the Southwest. Every one in that high and dry atmosphere has more or less trouble with dandruff and my daughter's scalp became so encrusted with it that I had to wear a face mask all her hair. After trying various remedies, in desperation I bought a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. They left the scalp beautifully clean and free from dandruff, and I am happy to say that the Cuticura Remedies were a complete success. I have so used success, I have been so-called 'milk-crust' on baby's head. Cuticura is a blessing. Mrs. J. A. Darling, 510 Fifth St. Carthage, Ohio, Jan. 20, 1908." Futter Drug & Cham, Corp. Sole Profe, Boston. Another Step Needed. "I like my house all right," said Luschman, "except for one thing. I guess you'll have to fix that." "What is it?" asked the architect. "Several times lately I've nearly broken my neck reaching for another step at the head of the stairs when I got home late, so I guess you'd better put another step there."—Catholic Standard and Times. Mother Bird Drove Boy Away. 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YIGH SCHOOL—Classical, Sci- enical courses, preparing students for age. SES—Courses for Music Supervisors, corsors and for teachers who wish certifi- construction in methods, Music courses children. eges or schools, address, Des Moines, Iowa Part of Tuesday of last week was spent in Albis, Iowa the prosperous county seat of Monroes county. As it was raining what time it was there did not get to see many people, but was informed that Mr. John Thomas was still driving his most wagop and that Mr. Hollingworth in the sell and his growing products were in good condition. Mrs. Mary Ward was not at home, but we could see she has been making some improvements on her home. Among the new subscribers we secured was Mr. Wm. Brown, Mrs. Bowman and Mr. Bert Allen. The latter has been employed for a number of years by a dry goods store. He has relatives and friends living in this city. Our next stop was in Ottumwa. A number of visitors were there, having attended the meeting of the Afro-American Council; a report of which you read in the last week's issue of the Bystander. Mr. Wells Fowler is still in charge of the Wapello Club House and is making improvements on his home. Some of his relatives of Michigan will spend part of this month visiting he and his family. The Mesera. H. E. and L. Williams are employed at the Els' Club rooms; the former left Wednesday on his vacation. He will be gone about two weeks, visiting Los Angeles, Seattle and other western cities. Mr. Wm. Thompson who has been employed in the Senate cloak room in this city during the session of the general assembly, lives here and has a nice home and doing well. Mr. Z. Taylor who owns an express wagon, by hard work and frugality has saved his money, owns a number of houses and lots, so if he desires he need not work so hard in the future. James Johnson is still head-porter at the Ballingall Hotel, in fact he has been there so long it would seem unnatural not to find him there. Mr. J. H. Weeks, who has owned a barber shop for a number of years, by order of his doctor was forced to relinquish that kind of employment for a few years, and secured out of door work which has been very beneficial to his health. Mr. Hicks has charge of the engine room at the Ballingall Hotel. Mrs. A. Junkens who owns the Wabash lunch room is enjoying a good patronage. Mr. Engene Anderson, the blacksmith, finds plenty of work at his trade. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Williams have a nice car. He is employed by the street car company. We were sorry to find Mrs. Ella Bohannon slik; trust she will have a speedy recovery. Mr. M. Costa who puts on gravel roofs, has enjoyed a good patronage considering the wet weather we have been having, and I was informed by experienced men that he was one of the best roof men in that part of the state. Mr. Robert Harris is gardening this year—as it was so muddy and he living so far from the street car line we did not get to see him. As the river was high and still rising a number of our people on the South Side was afraid they would be forced to abandon their homes for a few days. In addition to our many readers in that city the following will read the Bystander. The Mesadera E. C. Smith. E. W. Williams, Lizzie Marshall, Luther Williams, Rev. H. Lackey, pastor of the A. M. E. church, and Mrs. Jas. Crawford, her daughter Miss Lorie Vincent was the only Afro-American that graduated from the High School this year, and I was very much surprised when informed that only one colored boy had ever graduated from the High School of that city. Boys of Ottumwa let me say to you, "get busy" these opportunities are only available in your younger years and the time is now that we need educated young men; so don't neglect your studies for a "good time" and fine clothes. They will only last for a time but an education remains as long as you live and remain rational. While here we met Rev. J. C. Reid of Slonx City, Rev. R. D. Smith of Clinton and Rev. D. E. Battler and Rev. M. I. Gordon P. E., and they with many others gave us words of encouragement There are not as many people in Oksaloaca as there were on my former visit. Mr. A. Hardy our oldest sub-scriber in the city, owns his house and as usual is working hard and saving his money. Mr. Robt Franklin and son are employed at the mines. Mr. G. H. Jones owns a barber shop and has a good trade. His wife was in Des Moines recently and assisted Rev. G. W. Gaines at the A. M. E. church in conducting revival services. Their only son, V. L. Jones, who graduated from Wilberforce in 1907 and from the Bremen 'Embalming College at Chicago last month, will soon open an embalming and undertaking room at Youngtown, Ohio. Rev. W. H. Lee, pastor of the M. E. church, is doing good work. Miss Georgie Blackburn, one of the teachers at Buxton, is spending most of her vacation with her mother, Miss Stella Riago is one of the thrifty and prosperous young ladies. Her brother William graduated from the High School last month. I had heard several times in Des Moines that one of their young men would go to Oksaloaca to secure his bride, but owing to the resilience of the young ladies could not find out which one it was. Rev. T. Tylier, pastor of the A. M. E. church and Mr. H. J. Hockedy will peruse the Bystander weekly hereafter. DAVENPORT NOTES. A reception was given on last Monday night at the Third Baptist church in honor of the non-members who assisted in beautifying the church before the recent convention was held. The Tri-City Sunday school Association will hold their annual picnic July 26th, at Long View Park in Rock Island. Rev. J. C. Read pastor of the Second Mrs. Wheeler entertained last Thursday afternoon at her residence in honor of Mrs. Cuff of Chicago. Mrs. Sykes of Fairfield, Ia., is visiting her sister Mrs. Geell Carter of W. 11th, street. The C. L. O. club held their regular meeting at the residence of Mrs. C. B. Lewis, Wednesday July 7th. Mrs. Russell who is stopping at the residence of her daughter Mrs. Clair Shepherd on North Farnum street has been quite sick but is now the road to recovery. Mrs. George Harrison entertained Mrs. S. V. Been and her son Alien on last Saturday afternoon. The pastor of Bethel. A. M. E. church is now holding services in the Odd Fellows hall. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Burns of Oaklacaosa spent a few hours on business in Albia. Mr. John Wright of Hocking was in town Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Butler entertained Rev. and Mrs. Bell and little Dorcia at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Aa Reed took dinner with Mrs Washington Sunday. The A. M. E. Sunday school will hold their annual picnic at the city park July 15th. Miss Ida Harris has secured a position in the Albia Daily Tribune office. We hope she continues in that direcaste is an accomplished and worthy young lady. The Sewing Club circle met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davis on Monday afternoon the ladies are quite busy with their work. Quite a nice repast was served. A birthday party was tendered Mr. Will Bennings by his daughter Mrs Brown on Monday evening. A social was given at the A. M. E. church Monday evening for the benefit of the stewardess board. MOLINE (ILL.) ITEMS Mr. O. Lewis departed for home after a few uge visit with his uncle Rev. T. W. Lewis. Misses Daisy and Harriet Settles entertained Misses Ciarra Tarver and Ciarra Card of this city and Miss Ella May Hunter of Palmyra at dinner Sunday. Miss Mable Hall departed Tuesday morning for Keokuk, where she will spend a week or so with Miss Della Blain. Messrs H. C. and C. B. Walkup departed last week for Kentucky for a three weeks visit with their mother. Mrs. John Card entertained the H. Q.B. club at her home last Thursday after the business session a dainty little lunch was served by the hostess. Mr. John Brown is now able to be out again after a severe attack of appenditis. Mr. Landon Wilson accompanied by three Kock Island friends departed last Saturday on a short observation trip. Rev, G. A. Wilkinson has returned home after attending the Sunday school association at Paris, Ill. Misses Clara V. Tavar and Daisy E. Settles were south side caller Tuesday. The people of the Tri-City Sunday schools are arranging to hold their annual picnic Wednesday July 28th at Long View Park invitations have been sent to all of the neighboring cities and on that day we hope to make it one long to be remembered. Miss Blairy and little nice of Davenport were Moline callers Tuesday. Mrs. Stone has returned home after a months vacations in the east. A number of Rock Island people attended the Sunday evening service at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. Mrs. B. F. Crushbison, Mrs. Garner were callers at Mrs. H. C. Walkup's Sunday. MT. PLEASANT NOTES Mrs. Rena Logan has been very ill for the past week. Miss Wilmar Brooks is on the sick this week. Miss Iona Fiddler had a painful accident Saturday when she fell and cut her arm on a glass milk bottle, several stitches were taken. Mr. Benj. Gathers of Albia, was a visitor in the city Sunday. Mrs. Monte Graham of Burlington, was a visitor at the home of Mrs. Lucian Carter over Sunday. Mrs. Mary Godfrey of Kansas City is in the city, called heep by the serious illness and death of her brother. After having suffered steadily for some time, Mr. Dave Fiddler gave up the losing fight for his life about eight o'clock Monday evening at the home of Rev. Hackley. The large hunking shed of the Mt. Pleasant Canning Co. which was in the course of construction and almost completed; fell to the ground, carrying with it four workmen who were on the roof and making a complete wreck of the structure. The workmen all luckily escaped without serious injury. The building was a large frame structure 150 feet long and 96 feet wide and 25 feet high. The Willing Workers of the Second Baptist church met at the home of Mrs. John Greenup last week. A four course supper was served. Mr. F. D. Kelly has returned from Aurora, Ill., where he has been for the past eight months. Messera Orgal Coldson and Chas. Circle of Palfield apart a few days in the city last week with friends. The Misses Bernice and Cleo Page were Burlington visitors last week. ROCK ISLAND, ILL. Mrs. and Mrs. John Hunter were earners at the Ries home Sunday evening. The A. M. E. church oil gave a Japanese tea Thursday evening and cleared a little sum. Mrs. Case Lambert was a caller at Burris Monday. Mr. Crushenbos and family have moved to St. Louis. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Houston were callers at the home of Mrs. and Mrs. Wm. Rice Sunday evening. Mrs. Georgean Lewis of Prophetstown, was a caller at the home of Mrs. Chas. Shell, on her way home from Sioux City, where she has been at the University hospital for treatment. Rev. Sam Walkup of Moline, did not presch at the Second Baptist church, as was stated in this paper last week. The ladies of the Tabernacle gave an entertainment at the residence of Mrs. Wm. Patterson for the benefit of Mrs. Sackett, one of the oldest members of the lodge. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Patterson spent the 4th, of July in Cedar Rapids with Mr. Patterson's mother. Mrs. Ease Lewis is home from Iowa to spend the summer with her mother Mrs. Harry Moore. Mr. Cass Lambert of South Rock Island who has been having a vacation of 10 days from Deere and Mansur Co., Moline, he will return to work this week. The many friends of Rev. Broyles of the Second Baptist church of Rock Island will be glad to know that he won out in the trial of the charge of which he was faintly accused, he never attempted, to disturb a religious meeting in the second Baptist church. Mrs. Chas, Golden entertained Miss Lizzie Bryant at dinner Sunday. Mrs. Katie Bryant of South Rock Island is visiting in Galesburg, Ill. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Keynolds of Galesburg spent the 4th of July with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Reynolds of South Rock Island. Mrs. Hoskina of Davenport spent the 4th with Mrs.Wm. Parker of So. Rock Island. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lee are the proud parents of a little daughter born last week. Mrs. Thomas Lindsay entertained Morrison and daughter Lizzie at a o'clock dinner last Thursday evening. Mrs. Morrison entertained Miss Marie Price at a 4th of July dinner. "It affords me pleasure to state that I consider the preparation known as Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and surest of good results of any I have ever used in my family," says P. E. Herrington of Mount Aerial, Ky. This is the usual verdict of all doctors, and so prompt and effectual that people take pleasure in recommending it. For sale by all druggists. MINNEAPOLIS NOTES. Mrs. Cosmo Henderson of Chicago, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Steward of 2015 Columbus avenue. Attorney Frederick L. McGee of St. Paul lecture at St. James A M. E. church Sunday evening July 4th, to a very large audience. Miss Effie Broodford daughter of Mrs. Simms of Pillibury avenue is quite ill at her home. Mrs. W. G. Beasley of 2817 Chicago avenue, entertained the Pastor A'sid society of St. Peter's A. M. E. church Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. C. E. Johnsod of Johnson and Dean is visiting her husband of 237 Sixth avenue north. Mrs. O. Mr. Odell Smith left the city Tuesday evening for their new home in Omaha, Neb. The Thursday evening whist club was entertained last week by Mrs. Minnie Flummer of 2819 Columbus avenue. The funeral of Mr. John Wright, who was killed Saturday July 3rd by falling down the elevator shaft in the Warner Hardware Company's Store was held Tuesday afternoon July 6th, from the Lawrence Undertaking Establishment, Rev. Wharton of St. James A. M. e. church. The funeral of Mrs. Rezlee was held Wednesday afternoon July 7th from St. Peter's A. M. e. church, Rev. Roberts officiated. A fishing party conducted by J. S. Roberts journeyed out to Medicine Lake Monday July 6th, and enjoyed a very pleasant day. The party consisted of the following: Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Abby, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Blackburn, Mr. and Mrs. Milton W. Judy, Mrs. C. Louis, Mrs. Chambers, Mr. and Mrs E. Hammond, Miss Sarha Weir, Miss Emma Abby and Mr. C. H. Rob- (Continued from Page 1 the little farm and took a look at the cows, hogs, chickens and the splendid garden of fruit, flowers and vegetation after which the party returned to the lawn. At about 5 o'clock the guests departed saying that the visits should be renewed and exchanged many times before the autumn leaves shall fall. (Received too late for publication last week.) COMING EVENTS OF INTEREST Iowa Nebraska Baptist Association, Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, Omaha, Neb., Sept 7 to 12. NATIONAL EVENTS. 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