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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XVI, No 14. CITY NEWS (N. B. I you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we collect all your local news—Ed.) John H. McClain is taking his annual vacation this week. Mr. Fred Anthony of Boone spent Sunday and Monday in this city. Mr. J. P. Sheffy of Colfax is in the city receiving treatment for his car. Miss Pearl Pritchett left this morning for Chicago to spend the winter. Major, the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Johnson of Chesterfield, is yet very sick. Mr. John Bryant of Osceola spent part of last week with his sons in this city. Owing to the inclement weather yesterday the Masonic picnic was postponed. Mr. Frank Bryant of Osceola was transacting business in the capital city last Tuesday. Miss Edith Comley of Webster City has been the guest of Miss Ada Hyde for the past week. Mr. Clark Vansickle is building a nice 5 room cottage on the lot that he owns in Chesterfield. L. W. Williams of Boone, Grand Cancellor of the K. of P. of Iowa, spent labor day in the capital city. Mrs. Oscar Glass is now visiting with her parents and other relatives in St. Joseph, Mo., for several weeks. Mr. Lee Clark left Sunday night for his home near St. Louis, in response to a telegram telling him to come at once. Miss Gerada Clay after several weeks visit in Huntsville, Mo., as the guest of Madrew Robinson, returned home last week. Mr. William Coalson after enjoying a very successful season with his torsorial shop at Lakt Okoboji has returned home. Read our ads every week, and young people who are going to college this year read The Western College ad on the 4th page. Mr. and Mrs. Gus Watkins entertained a few friends at dinner Sunday in honor of Miss Lillian Vanderburg of Los Angeles. Miss Vivian Warricks who spent part of her vacation with her aunt, Mrs. B. S. Smith of Minneapolis, returned home Saturday. Mrs. Ivy Robinson of Huntsville, Mo., is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bryant Carr, 1329 School street. She will return home next week. Mr. James Jones who lives in Chesterfield, has recently added three more rooms and a front porch to his house which makes him a nice home. Mrs. E. B. Ellison, 510 13th st makes a special of Human Hair Goods, also Shampooing and straightening. Mail orders promptly filled. Mr. G. M. Cloyd, elevator conductor at the Victoria Hotel, left Wednesday on his annual vacation. He will spend part of it in Sioux City with his brother. Mrs. L. J. Courtney served an 8 course dinner last Sunday evening complimentary for Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Davenport. Plates were prepared for twelve. Mr. and Mrs. E. A. London of Buxon were in our city last week for a few days. Mr. London returned home while his wife went to Colfax to remain at the health resort for a few weeks. Mrs. W. H. Birney is now visiting in Seattle. She will also visit Spokane, Tacoma, Wash., and Denver, Colo., before returning home, which will be about the latter part of this month. The Mesdames Lewis Rhodes, Della Tansil, and Tillie Williams of Buxton were all the guests of Mrs. W. M. Watkins of 511 Third street last week. Her mother, Mrs. Rhodes, will remain for about a month. Mrs. S. W. Green of Toledo, who has been the guest of Mrs. Geo. Morton, 3019 Fifth street for two week, will return home Monday. Mrs. Green was the guest of a number of parties during her visit. The NEW VARIETY COMPANY will now serve full meals at all hours with a special noon lunch. Chicken Dinner Sundays First class service for the best class of people. Your patronage solicited 1010 Center St. Mrs. James Woods of 789 Ninth street will leave to-morrow night for more than a month visit in Nashville, Tenn. She expects to spend a part of the time with the Rev. and Mrs. Brooks, a former pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city. Mrs. Geo. Taylor of Boone, who has been visiting in Kansas City, Glasgow, St. Joseph and other cities in Missouri for more than a month, was in this city Wednesday enroute to her home after enjoying a pleasant vacation. Mr. Neal M. Crews, formerly of this city but now of Peoria, one of the leading chiroptist of that city who had an office in the Century building for two weeks giving demonstrations and practicing during the state fair, returned to Peoria last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wood, 1820 So. Washington, gave a dancing party last Friday. A large number of their friends were present to spend the evening at their home. Refreshments were served and thus another pleasant party is passed. We are continually receiving new subscribers in the city even if the solicitor for one of the daily papers did "knock" on the Bystander after sixteen years of publication. When the people wants real news you will see them read the Bystander, although their friends may be paying for it. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Brown of West Grand avenue entertained a dinner party at 2 o'clock Sunday in honor of Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Davenport, who is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Erickson of 1602 Des Moines street. Covers were laid for six. Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Thompson of 524 So. E. Twenty-fifth street entertained in honor of Mrs Pearl Pittcott last Wednesday evening. Among those present were the Misses Ruth and Bessie Mary, Mary Welch, Sadie Alexander and M. H. R. Graves. Refreshments were served and a pleasant evening was spent by all present. Miss Nellie Lefftridge left last night for Holiday, Kans., to resume teaching in the public school in that city. She was the guest of her sister Mrs. Eva Jones, 834 Elevens street, during her vacation. Miss Lefftridge also did some special work during summer session at Drake University. Mrs. J. R. Erickson entertained twenty-five ladies at a formal reception in honor of her guest, Mrs. C. B. Lewis of Davenport. The house was beautifully decorated; the color scheme being yellow and green. Miss Bertha Allen presided at the piano. Mrs. Chas. Ruff and Mrs. John McClain assisted the hostess to receive. All departed declaring the hostess a royal entertainer. Miss Lillian A. Vanderburg, one of the domestic science teachers in Summer High School at St. Louis, who spent part of her vacation in Los Angeles her home; she also visited in Portland, Seattle, Wash., and St. Paul, spent last Sunday in our city the guest of her cousin, Mrs. Gus Watkins, while enroute to St. Louis to resume her school work. Miss Vanderburg is a very affable refined and well educated young woman. The National Convention of Colored Congregational School and Church Workers, representing twenty states, will meet at Birmingham, Ala., Sept. 15 to 19. Officers, Rev. F. W. Sims, Beaufort, N. C., Moderator; Rev. W. H. Holloway of Georgia, Rev. A. C. Garner of Washington, D. C., and Rev. W. H. Worter of Iowa Assistant Moderators. Rev. Porter will leave on Monday for Birmingham to attend the convention. A RECITAL. Nebraska, Remarks, Mrs. Woods of Nebraska; Mrs. Dixon; Mrs. D. Rivera of Colorado; and Mrs. S. Joe Brown. Mrs. Erickson was a visitor with the club. A dainty lunch was served after which the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Thornton Adams Wednesday evening. "The Miller's Daughter," a drama in 4 acts and with a cast of 12 people was presented at Burns' M. E. church last night under the direction of Mr. A. M. White. It deserved a large attendance. Nearly all of them had their parts well committed and it was finished in less than two hours. Mr. White and Miss Gater played the leading parts. They both did well and the Meadows场ield, Woodford, Rush and Miss Bowner gave a good interpretation of their parts. Miss Bertha Allen the pianist furnished music. NOTICE FOR ALL OF OUR DELINIENT SUBSCRIBERS. A number PROMISED our collector that they would remit at a certain date; ONLY A FEW have kept their promise. We assume that all of you are honest, but when you DON'T KEEP YOUR PROMISES you can expect us to retain CONFIDENCE IN YOU. To have credit we must pay our bills. We trust this notice will refresh your memory of your arrears to the Bystander and that you will pay them at once. THE NEGRO PRESS. The Negro Press forgives the man or woman, who cannot pay for a race paper, it forgives those who cannot read. But aside from these, there are many who withhold their patronage without any reasonable excuse. People who boast about the latest cut of their clothes, their hospitality and conviviality care, from no valid reason, why the Negro Press, through which is done whatever public opinion can do, does not receive their support. For the man or woman who does not subscribe because "there is nothing in them," only this need be said, that if he and hundreds of others alike would take Negro papers and pay for them when they are taken, such a complaint could not be made. The person is unutterably small, who will deprive the struggling Negro press of whatever he can towards its success. Decried and despised as it is by those whom it would help, the fact is still undeniable that our weak voices have penetrated the gloom and summoned help to a desperate cause, and deserving people.—The Reformer. The above expresses our idea, and we suggest to our subscribers have your friends who are not readers of the Bystander to read this article, then ask them if they are subscribers of any periodicals published by Afro-Americans and note their reply. NORTH POLE DISCOVERED. Last week the news was flashed over the world that Dr. Frederick A. Cook had reached the North Pole April, 1990, and this week the same waves flashed the news that Comanche explorers explored the North Pole April this year, 1990, and planted the stars and stripes there, thus accomplishing what the world for the past four centuries has tried to do, and Commander Peary exploring the region for twenty-eight years. Of course scientists and scholars will dispute Dr. Cook's statements and may declare Dr. Peary the discoverer. At any rate it has at last been found, and by an American explorer. Let us look at the polar snow climbers and give them due honor. EDITOR'S OBSERVATION IN KANSAS CITY, MO. In this brief observation one cannot give a good write-up of Kansas City, only spending three days there yet I will only give you a glimpse of this splendid city. Kansas City is without a doubt one of the most beautiful great middle west, situated about midway between St. Louis and Denver. It is favored by nature to become a great commercial center as well as the geographical center of the United States, with a great middle west, reaching from ten to eighteen stories in height, with her elevated, underground and interurban street car system, with the largest packing industries in the United States except Chicago, with great workshops, and manufacturers one that has a fair glimpse of the pulse and push of this great city. The colored population of this city will number about 35,000, and some are doing exceeding- Continued on page 4 column 2 Prices Reasonable. Cedar Rapids, Give us a trial. Iowa. Annual Meeting Of Women's Clubs Northeastern Federation Royally Entertained by Clubs at Springfield. Where the Thirteenth Yearly Convention Was Held. Many Delegates and Visitors Were Present—Social Features. The thirteenth annual convention of the Northeastern Federation of Women's Club was held in the Third Baptist church, Springfield, Mass., from Aug. 81 to Sept. 3, inclusive. The federation was the guest of the Frances E. W. Harper club the Mary H. Garrett club and the G. C. Club of Springfield. The executive board held afternoon and evening sessions Tuesday, which were private. Hundreds of delegates and visitors were arrived by Wednesday morning, when C MRS. ALICE W. WILEY. the convention proper was called to order by the president, Mrs. Alice W. Wiley, who has served in that capacity for four consecutive years. Following the roll call, seating of delegates and adoption of the minutes of the board was the address of welcome delivered by Mrs. H. Frances Hitter, which was responded to in behalf of the convention by Mrs. H. C. Smith, who is one of the ablest members of the federation. The report of the organizer, Miss Reberta J. Dunbar, showed that a large number of clubs had been organized and united with the federation during the year. The report of the conference on philanthropic work closed the morning session. Important features of the afternoon session were the address on behalf of the city by Mayor W. E. Sanderson, conference on education led by Miss S. Ella Wilson, who is a well known educator, and a piano solo, "Varations of a German Theme" (Lerbach), by Miss Ruth Johnson. Great crowds flocked to the evening session, which opened with a chorus by the clubs of Springfield. The address in behalf of the clergy was delivered by Rev. W. N. De Berry. Mrs. Wiley in her annual address reviewed the work of the organization for the past four years and pointed out many of the helpful things which the club had done to the poor and communities in which they are located. The president had a word of commendation and encouragement for each head of the various departments. The social features of the convention were greatly enjoyed by the delegates and visitors. The thanks of the MRS. M. C. SIMPSON. convention were given to the clubs of Springfield, the citizens, the press and church in which the meetings were held. The federation is doing a helpful work for the women of our race as well as a large charitable work through individual clubs. In numbers the Northeastern is the second largest body of organized women in the United States, numbering more than 100 clubs with an aggregate membership of about 3,000. The principal business of the organization is done through the executive board, of which Mrs. M. C. Simpson is chairman. She is one of the business women in the federation and is interested in a large number of organizations for racial uplift. The lie commander of the Mrs. Roger Wolcott auxiliary, Army and Navy union, Mrs. Simpson wields a wholesome influence. The motto of the federation is "For God and Humanity." Business Folks Of Good Repute Business Folks Of Good Repute Phenomenal Progress of the United Aid and Benevolent Association and the United Aid and Reality Company of Jersey City Under Leadership of John L. Mathews. Among the many very successful corporations and benevolent associations launched for the economic and civic advancement in the mercantile world by Afro-Americans there is none more worthy of creditable mention than the United Aid and Benevolent association and the United Aid and Reality Company of Jersey City, N.J. This association, which has only been in existence for seven years, has accomplished phenomenal results. The capital and dividends to policy holders JOHN L. MATHEWS. run up into the thousands, while the integrity and capability of the officers of the company are beyond question. The company has developed into large proportions until it easily ranks first among the benevolent associations in this section of the United States. Its success demonstrates the fact over and over again that Afro-Americans can found and manage their own business enterprises in a section where White competition is prevalent on every hand. John L. Mathews, the president and general manager, is deserving of much commendation for bringing this association from its incipiency to its present enviable position. Mr. Mathews is a man of much executive ability, a great planner and a prodigious worker, who has familiarized himself with all the minute details of the business. He has made it the bounden duty of every agenda and officer committee that every promise made to the people is faithfully kept. He is a thirty-second degree Mason, a prominent Odd Fellow is allied with a number of progressive movements for the amelioration and advancement of the race. He rings true on all the cardinal points affecting the political and social status of Afro-Americans. His stand is bold and fearless and uncompromising. He hates cringers, tine servers and apologists for the Negro's shortcomings. Lomax, who has worked herself up the rungs of the ladder until she has become the foremost of a large number of agents in the employ of the company, devotes considerable MRS. M. J. COWAT MRS. M. L. LOMAX. time, to church and Sunday school work and is a member of Bethel A. M. E. church. The general officers and board of directors of the company are well known in their respective communities and have the implicit confidence of the people. They are the following: John L. Mathews, president and general manager. A. Robina, vice president. L. Mathews, vice president; James Wells, secretary; G. W. Person, assistant secretary; T. O. Root, treasurer, and D. G. Mathews, assistant treasurer. Noted Journalist and Politician. Editor John L. Thompson of the Iowa State Bystander at Des Molines, who was filling clerk in the legislative department in the historical building by Governor Cummins. We extend the gandh to Brother Thompson and wish him continued success. BELL DRUG CO. NINTH and CENTER ST. Lowest prices on everything in the drug line. If you don't trade with us now, give us a trial. Bring your prescriptions. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The last rally given by the A. M. E. church on Sunday Sept. 5th to raise the rest of the $300 debt was quite a little sum added to the $100 raised at the first rally. Miss Carrie Green, sister of Messas. Green was an over Sunday visitor in our city. Miss Margery Lannear and Mrs. Myrtle Taylor of Clarinda arrived in our city Saturday for a visit with their relatives and friends. Word has been received in our city of the death of Miss Hazel Kleggin. She is remembered for being the child of the late Mr. Mathews. The court gave her one-third of his estate. She resided in Omaha with her mother at the time of her death. Once more the school bells of the city schools were rung on Monday and children of all sizes found their way to the place of knowledge. We found with the opening of the school year two more of our young people to cross the threshold of the high school, namely Miss Mabel Morgan and Ulysses Grant. We now have five colored pupils in high school we ought to be proud of. The barbecue which was to take place on Tuesday Sept. 7th, was postponed for an indefinite time. Master Earl Riggins who has been absent from our city for a year returned home Saturday for a visit with his mother. Died in our city Saturday Sept. 4th, at her mother's home on Este street, Frances Libby Smith, age eleven years consumption, the cause. She leaves a mother, brother and sister to mourn her departure. They have our sympathy. The funeral was held at 2 o'clock Sunday from the residence, Rev. M. G. Newman officiated. Interment in Logan Park cemetery. Don't forget the concert given under the management of Rev. R. Knight at the A. M. E. church on Thursday the 16th for the benefit of the pastor. BURLINGTON ITEMS. Miss Edna Jones who has been visiting her aunt, Mrs. C. Badgets, returned to her home accompanied by her aunt Wednesday evening. The dance given by Mr. M. Graham at Chubb's Hall Monday evening was largely attended and a delightful time reported. Fire broke out at the residence of Mrs. L. Blands Sunday morning and destroyed the contents of a bed room containing their wearing clothes and fourteen dollars in money. Mrs. J. E. Johnson is on the sick list. Mr. Jesse Murray who has been ill for several months passed away last Tuesday. The funeral was held at at Unterkircher Chapel. Many friends were in attendance to pay the last tribute of respect. Mr. Murray leaves a wife, mother and father, besides many friends to mourn his death. Mrs. L. Martin leaves for Chicago Wednesday morning where she will spend a few days visiting with her husband. Mrs. Preston who has been the guest of Mrs. E. Martin for a month has returned to her home in Chicago. ALBIA NEWS. Messdame M. F. Ward and Johnson and grand daughter Pauline attended Barnum & Baily show in Ottumwa last Wednesday. Messdames E. Grayson and Jeffers returned home from Des Moines Saturday evening. Mr. Elzie Martin of Oskaloosa was in Albia over Sunday. Miss Eva M. Parker entertained in a farewell party before leaving to attend the institute at Jefferson City, Mo. Saturday evening. Mr. Will Randolph of Hiteman was in Albia Sunday. Quite a number of Albians contemplate attending Labor Day in the various towns; some going to Oskaloosa, Buxton and Hiteman. Quite a number of strangers were in our town the past week. Coles Bro's show was in Albia on Wednesday and brought a number of people in from various surrounding towns. Best Treatment for Curns If for no other reason, Chamberlain's Salve should be kept in every house, hold on account of its great value in the treatment of burns. It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar. This salve is also unequaled for chapped hands, sore nipples and diseases of the skin. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists. The Old Fellows held their annual picnic Labor Day at North West Turner Hall. The Third Baptist church held a three days fair at their church the 1st, 2nd Price Five Cents. and 3rd inst. On account of the in-crement weather it was not altogether a success. Mrs. Bates and family were called to Muscatine on account of the death of cousin, Miss Cora Phoenix, She died August 30th and was buried Sept. 2. Mrs. G. W. Harrison of 2703 Sheridan street is on the slick list. Mrs. C. B. Lewis is in Des Moines attending the State Fair. Mrs. Emma Shepherd of Goodland, Kansas, was called to the bed side of her sick father in Dubuque, passed through our city enroute home. She reported her father very sick and will return as soon as possible. Bethel A. M. E. S. S. held their rally Sunday afternoon at $0 clock, at which time a very fine program was rendered. The superintendents of the Tri-Cities took part in the program. A neat little collection was taken up. Mr. R. B. Montgomery has returned to this city after an absence of two weeks and has entered in the work to help the trustees to raise some money for Bethel A. M. E. church. We wish him success in the undertaking. *Miss Elsa Campbell and her aunt, aunt Mrs. Will Clayton and her son Arnette returned home after a visit in Quincy, Ill., with relatives. Mrs. Elmer Shelton has returned home after a short visit in Chicago. Rev. W. W. Williams will hold his last quarterly meeting this Conference year the 19th inst. The entertainment held last Tuesday at the church was not as great a success as was expected. It was given under the auspices of the Stewards of Bethel A. M. E. church. FORT MADISON NOTES Miss Foster of Nashville, Tennessee, Mrs. Kittle Jackson left Monday morning for Omaha, Nebraska, where she will attend the Baptist association which convenes in that city. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Steward. Mr. Calvin Anderson of Davenport, visited relatives and friends Saturday and Sunday. There is a scarcity of colored students in the High school this year. Misses Jennie and Louise Harper beijing ones. Mr. Fred Williams of Burlington, was the guest of Miss Jennie Harper Sunday. Mrs. Leta McRay is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Redd. Last Wednesday night occurred the wedding of Mr. Everette Cain to Miss Uncle Davis. We wish Mr. and Mrs. Cain much joy. Mr. Harper expects to leave the latter mrt of this week for Quindaro, Kans., where he will resume his studies at Western University. Mr. William Hayes is on the sick list. Mr. Thomas Blainham is very low and little hope is entertained for his recovery. We are expecting several visitors this month. Rev. Ravish of Galesburg, filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church Sunday. Master Harry Harper is one the sick list. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mr. John Phillips is very ill at his home. Miss Nora Harris expects to leave Saturday for Buxton to resume her work as teacher in the Buxton school. Miss Nora Bartlett will Thursday for Chicago to visit her sisters, Misses Hester and Julia Bartlett. Mrs. Lonso Winfield left Sunday for Texas. The Misses Bernice Page and Georgia Williams accompanying him as far as Fairfield, Iowa. Miss Myrtle Burnugh left Thursday for a visit in Galesburg, ill., with friends. Miss Mattle Glorene of Moline, ill., is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Matt Watt. Miss Glover sang a beautiful solo at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. The Willing Workers of the Second Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Athan Adams on N. Lincoln street. A four course supper was served. MONOUTH, ILL., NOTES. Mrs. Minnie Mayo of Macomb, spent several days in our city visiting relatives. She returned home Saturday and was accompanied by Mrs. Marla Stokes, who will spend several days in Macomb visiting friends and relatives. Ms. progressing nicely on the Baptist church, the foundation is near completion and will be ready for the building proper. The church when completed will be a credit to the city. The A. M. E. Sunday school held their annual picnic last Thursday at Olmstead Mill. The committee in charge had prepared for a big day. Quite a large crowd was present and had a great time. The Misses McCains are home after an extended visit in Iowa. Mary. Mrs. Brown spent several days in Knoxville, her former home, visiting friends. Mary. Mrs. Neal will entertain the Alabama Club Thursday afternoon at her home on South First street. Mery. Ella Green of Brooklyn, N. Y., is visiting with her brother, Mr. S. W. Martin. Mr. Henry Watson of Chicago spent Saturday and Sunday in our city. Saturday and Sunday in our city, the commons of Chicagos, under the direction of Chicagos Chief went to Galesburg Monday and were de defeated by the Burgers, tune of 8 to IOWA STATE BYSTANDER CO., Publisher. DES MOINES, IOWA HARRIMAN IS DEAD Financier Pases Away After Long Illness at Home at Arden. GREAT CAREER IS ENDED MOST POWERFUL OF AMERICA'S RAILROAD GIANTS LOSES LAST GREAT FIGHT. CAUSES SHOCK IN NEW YORK News Received in Financial Circles with Deep Feeling—Report of Operation is Not Confirmed—Autopsy May Be Held. New, York, Sept. 10.—Edward H. Harriman died in his home in Arden, N. Y. Mr. Harriman had been in ill health for a long time. He was born at Hempstead, Long Island, February 25, 1848. Mr. Harriman had death been expected for several days. On last Sunday he suffered a serious relapse due to an attack of acute angina, he was unable to rally from the critical condition which then threatened his life. With him at the time of death were all the members of his immediate family and Dr. Lyle. Financier's End Coffees Ardene Sept. 10—The impenetrable exclusion of a man perished even at the moment of Mr. Harriman's death, and by no outward sign did the great estate give evidence that the master's end had come. The first word known outside the guarded gates was flashed from New York immediate efforts to break through the barriers of silence were unavailing, and Tower Hill preserved it. When telephone connection was established with the Harriman mansion, the response was immediately received confirming the news already received from New York that the financier was dead. Operation Not Confirmed The developments of the last three days indicate that Mr. Harriman's death might have occurred at almost the moment since his relapse last Sunday. The report of an operation has not been confirmed, and there is still doubt as to whether Mr. Harriman expired under the knife, from a crisis in his disease, or from a combination of the extreme weakness that succeeded the attack of Sunday. It is possible that an autopsy will be held, and that the world may at last learn the true nature of Mr. Harriman's mysterious disease. Causes Sensation. New York, Sept. 10—The announcement of Mr. Harriman's death caused an immense sensation throughout New York city, particularly in Wall Street, and across the globe. Mr. Harriman had been a dominating personality. The stock exchange had closed and the throngs of bankers and brokers were moving homeward as the first word of the financier's death spread with lightening-like rapidity among them. At first it was received with incredulity, as a repetition of sinister reports in circulation recently. Deep Feeling is Prevalent. But verification quickly came, and soon the cry of "extra" along Wall street carried the details of the financier's death. Everywhere the news was received with evidence of deep feeling, and with the common recognition that the career of one of the world's greatest financial powers had come to a close. The same profound impression was reflected in uptown business quarters, and the sentiment of sympathy and regret was universal. The first Word. Judge Lovett, the close personal and business associate of Mr. Harriman, received the first word of the financier's death at the Union Pacific offices and immediately left for Arden. Mr. Harriman is survived by a widow, two sons, Avery and Roland Harriman, and three daughters, Mrs. Robert L. Gerry, Merry Mary and Miss Carol Harriman. Builds Up Union Pacific. Harrison obtained control of the Union Pacific in 1897 and began a systematic plan to place the properties in the best possible condition for their maintenance at a high standard of efficiency. It was his policy to keep his railroads in the best workable condition, confident that sooner or later the question of dividends would take care of him. Mr. Harrison gave unfamiliar industry, and it was his constant work that brought on the final breakdown in his health. Stomach trouble developed more than a year ago and medical treatment gave no relief. This summer he went to Europe to consult the greatest specialists there, but he was not benefited. On his return to this country he went at once to his magnificent country home at Arden, where death occurred. Killa His Stepdaughter, Mongomery, Ala., Sept. 4-William Stevenson shot and killed his step- daughter and fatally wounded his wife. He escaped but is being pur- sued. Stevenson had been separated from his family. THIRTY FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANIES IN ACTION. Seven Military Bands, Merged Into One, Will Give Two-Hour Concert, Sept. 21-23. Des Moines, Sept. 9.—Not content with the expenditure of $18,000 to secure the great tournament of the United States army to be participated in by 6,000 regular soldiers, representing all branches of the service from September 20 to 25, and an expenditure of $19,500 for street and private decorations, the business men of Des Moines will provide some splendid features for night entertainment. On Monday, Sept. 20, and Friday, Sept. 24, over thirty companies of the fire department with steamers, waders, serial trucks and other fighting vehicles, will run through the business streets in answer to an alarm and will extinguish a fire in an improvised building to be erected in River Front park. On Tuesday and Thursday nights, the seven military bands, merged into one of over 180 pieces, will give a patriotic program of two hours duration on the river front. These programs are for the evenings. IOWA CORN GROWERS SHOW United States Department of Agriculture Will Have Representative at Des Moines Exposition. Des Moines, Sept. 8.—The United States Department of Agriculture through Secretary Wilson, is taking an interest in the annual exposition and short course of the Iowa Corn Growers' Association to be held in the new Coliseum in Des Moines, November 29 to December 11, inclusive. In a letter from Secretary Wilson it is stated that C. P. Harley, corn expert of the department, will be sent to the exposition and will talk to the corn growers on "Corn Improvement Through Breeding and Selection." The preliminary work for the big show is going forward rapidly. Already over $15,000 in premiums, the largest value of the growers have ever had, are in sight, and more premiums are being secured each day. The premium list will be ready to issue in a short time. That the long drought of August damaged the corn crop of Iowa from 10 to 20 per cent is the opinion of George M. Chappel, section director of the United States weather bureau, as expressed in the weekly bulletin for the week ending Sept. 5, issued by the Iowa weather and crop service. JUST ONE BAD EGG COST $50 Jefferson Farmer Fails in Clutches of the Pure Food Law and is Fined. Jefferson, Ia.—Just one bad egg cost Farmer L. A. Burnham an even $50. At least that is the mulet healed upon him in the justice court. Whether it will stand in the higher court is a question, but it will be tested, Mr. Burnham's attorney making the appeal. He sold the eggs to D. Z. Rolland and as soon as the merchant took him, the farmer were bad some time, he called the farmer up by phone and tried to make settlement. But the farmer wouldn't settle. This aroused the merchant and he took the matter up with H. R. Wright, the state food Inspector, with the above result. THE VALUE OF AERIAL CRAFT Practical Demonstration at National Military Tournament at Des Moines, Sept. 20-25. Des Moines, Sept. 9.-The first practical demonstration of the value of aerial craft in warfare will be given at the great National Tournament of the United States Army in Des Moines, September 20 to 25, when Major Stutsman, Lieutenant Lamb and other distinguished aeronauts connected with the United States army, with dirigibles and other air craft, will make daily flights and attack and destroy, with high explosives, imaginary fortifications, camps, etc., all in plain sight of the state fair grounds, grand stand and other seats where an audience of over 20,000 can be cared for. Rhodes.—The sixty-fourth annual session of the Iowa Methodist Protestant conference, which is in session here, elected for the coming years Rev. C. J. Nutt of Des Moines, president; J. W. Murphy of Murphy, secretary; and Rev. T. F. Martin, conference steward. Mr. Murphy's election as secretary was for the twenty-ninth consecutive term. May Lose Eyes. Nashua.—M. L. Woodbridge, a drug gist, spilled a quantity of carbolic acid in his eyes while filling a vial several days ago. He had a clerk in the store who threw some vinegar into his eyes at once and although this has helped him there is little hope of saving his eyes Iowa Woman Dead. Belle Plaine.—Mrs. A. B. C. Jackson, formerly of Belle Plaine, died in Portland, Ore., at the home of her daughter. Afton Pastor Quits. Afton—Rev. Kittedge, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Afton, crea- des some little excitement Sunday with the announcement of his resig- nation to take effect October 1. He has accepted a call to the church at Alta, Buena Vista county. Big Real Estate Dealer. Iowa City - J. J. Slezak has sold the National hall and all of its connecting property, including the hotel and grocery, to Joseph Holub. The consideration was $24,000. HOW PEARY FOUND NORTH POLE Intrepid Explorer Tells About His Successful Dash to the IMPORTANT TO PUBLISHERS. The following preliminary account by Commander Peary of his successful voyage to the north pole was issued on September 8 by the New York Times Company at the request of Commander Peary and his proximate copyright holder, who exposed for sale before any part of it was reproduced by any newspaper in the United States or Europe, in order to obtain the full protection of the copyright laws. The reproduction of this account, in form, permits publication for forbidden. The penalties for violation of this form of copyright include imprisonment for any person abusing or abetting such violation. Copyright, 1909, by the New York Times Company. Report on the discovery of the north pole by Robert E. Peary, commander U. 8. N., copyright, 1909, by Charles R. Miller, as vice-president of the New York Times Company. Battle Harbor, Labrador, via wireless, Capt. Ray, N. F.-As it may be impossible to get my full story through in time for to-morrow's paper, partly as a prelude which may stimulate interest and partly to forestall possible leaks, I am sending you a brief summary of my voyage to the north pole, which is to be printed exactly as written. The north polar expedition of the Peary Arctic club. The steamer Roosevelt left New York on July 6, 1908; left Sydney on July 17; arrived at Cape York, Greenland, August 1; left Etah, Greenland, August 8; arrived Cape Sheridan at Grant Land, G [In the inset, a portrait of a woman in a fur hat, holding a dog. Below her are three dogs, each wearing a fur coat and a harness. The dogs appear to be sled dogs, possibly used for Arctic exploration.] Miss Mary Peary, with Her Eskimo Dogs. SALUTE September 1; wintered at Cape Sheridan. Leave on Sledges February 14. The sledge expedition left the Roosevelt February 15, 1909, and started for the north. Arrived- at Cape Columbia on March 1; passed British Record, March 2; delay by HAILS REIGN OF THE OYSTER Hall the beginning of that pleasing garland of months which contain the letter "R." Ha! Do you feel the thrill? Does your month begin to wail? Can you learn your grammatonic familiar spirit leading you away, sated and cloyed, from canta- On Ice En Route The driver of the ice wagon was preparing to execute one of his choice stunts in turning corners when he was held stabbed by a piercing feminine shriek: "Iceman, oh, iceman!" He stopped with less grace than he had advanced, a woman approached. "Do you so up to One Hundred and Fifth street," she asked, "and do you deliver ice at my house?" She gave open water, March 2 and 3; held up by open water, March 4 to 11; crossed the eighty-fourth parallel, March 11; encountered open lead, March 15; crossed eighty-fifth parallel, March 18; crossed eighty-sixth parallel, March 23; encountered open lead, March 23; passed Norwegian Record, March 23; passed Italian Record, March 24; encountered open lead, March 24; crossed eighty-seventh parallel, March 27; passed American Record, March 28; encountered open lead, March 28; held up by open water, March 29; crossed eighty-eighth parallel, April 3; crossed eighty-ninth parallel, April 4; north pole, April 6. All returning left north pole April 7, reached Cape Columbia April 23, arriving on board Roosevelt April 27. The Roosevelt left Cape Sheridan July 18; passed Cape Sabine August 8; left Cape York August 26; arrived at Indian Harbor with all members of expedition returning in good health April 10; left Cape Columbia April 10, when 18 miles north of Cape Columbia, returning from 86 degrees north latitude in command of the supporting party. ROBERT E. PEARY AS SEEN BY SCIENTIST BY CYRUS C. ADAMS. (Member of American Geographical Society). (Copyright, 1900, by New York Times.) New York.-(Special.)-The force going dispatch, though conden sed, tells clearly the leading facts in the story, not only of Peyer's jour Mrs. Robert E. Peary. ney to the north pole, but also of a remarkably fast sledge trip over the ice of the open polar sea. The dispatch says that the Roosevelt passed the winter of 1908-1909 at Cape Sheridan, on the coast of Grant Land. The vessel had threaded the compatriximely narrow channels, severing the ice from the long leadening from Cape Sabine to the Arctic ocean. This journey is apt to be difficult and sometimes impossible, but the conditions were evidently favorable. The ship that disappeared in the fog while the crew of Peery's auxiliary steamer Erlk were watching its departure from Etah made a good passage through the ice on the shores of the sea, where the explorer was to start on his sledges for the north pole. But at Cap Sheridan Peary was not as far west as he probably had hoped to be. He had announced his intention, in the previous year, of making his sledge route to the pole along some meridian much further to the west of his route in 1906, when he made the highest north attained up to that time—87 d. t. On that occasion he was greatly impressed by the bold drift of the ice to the east which a little retarded his progress north, and worse still, carried him so far to the east that he had to make his landing on the coast of North Greenland, many days' march from the Roosevelt, his base of supplies. On his expedition of 1905-06 he tried loupes, roasting ears, watermelons and clams and beckoning you toward the throne of the undisputed monarch of bivalves, the luscious and lovely oyster? For eight months his 'bengalian reign will be over us, gentle, soothing and sustaining. Waste no time in swearing your allegiance to this sovereign of the land of Cockalge, who is ready at all hours to die for you. Seek not to find fault with his disguises, which multiply with the years. Receive him whether he comes to you on the half-shell, fried, stewed, her name and address. The ice man said that number was on his route and that he was due there in about half an hour. "Oh, I am so glad," she said. "Will you take these things up for me? There are a steak, a salad, a quart of milk and some ice cream. I started to carry them home myself, but I have to stop at several places on the way and it is so hot the things won't be hard to force the Roosevelt a good distance to the west of Cape Sheridan, but the ice baffled him. For one reason or another on the edge of the arctic winter last year he did not or could not take his vessel along the northern coast of Grant Land to the west of Cape Sheridan, and so it spent last winter not so far from its old berth in the ice in the winter of 1906-6. The sledge expedition left the Roosevelt on February 15, while it was still practically dark in that latitude. The sun scarcely begins to peer above the hills for a few minutes a day, even several hundred miles, to the south of the coast where the Roosevelt was wintering. It comes into view at midday and that the ice island and the west as it felt its way along. The northern Grant Land coast is likely to be exceedingly difficult to traverse, especially in the early spring on account of the masses of sea ice that have been pressed on the shore or broken into great blocks and stranded along the sea edge. It is no wonder that it took the party 15 days to travel westward as far as the coast, even that Commander Peery succeeded, before winter set in, in caching supplies to the westward so as to accelerate a little the westward movement of the sledge party before it struck out northward over the sea. Arriving at Cape Columbia on March 15 the sledges turned to the north on the sea ice. The explorer had laid much stress upon the fact that he intended to travel much further to the west than on his trip in 1906. His dispatch shows, however, that he did not take to the sea any farther to the west than he did on his earlier trip. Commander Peary says nothing in his report of being detained by pressure ridges or hummocks, and it is certain that he met with no impediment of this sort such as made his attempt to reach the pole in 1902 a continuous and terrible struggle. A great obstacle and the one that undoubtedly prevented him from reaching the pole in 1906 the wide water lines or loads of water, some of them so long that he could not get around them. Peary's summary seems to show that he was a little over thirty-five days on the journey from the land to the north pole. In this time he was delayed about fourteen days by water leads, leaving a little more than three weeks for the actual sledging work. PEARY'S 28-YEAR RECORD OF ARCTIC EXPLORATION. 1831—Entered navy as civil engineer and began extensive study of arctic exploration. 1896—Applied for leave of absence to visit Greenland. Spent several months in interior of Greenland and upon return announced certain conclusions in regard to the topography with what was called much the scientific bodies. 1891-92—Under auspices of Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia he went to Greenland on steam whaler Kite to attempt location of northern terminus of Greenland. Accompanied by his wife. Found and named Independence bay, 81 degrees 37 minutes north latitude. Determined insularity of Greenland, for which he received insularity scientific societies. Discovered and named Melville land and Hellorin land. 1893-95 — On this, third trip, he discovered famous iron mountain, heard of previously through Ross in 1818. Mountain proved to be three meteorites, one weighing 90 tons, largest on record. Daughter Mary born to Mrs. Peary on this voyage. 1896 — Made short summer voyage to Greenland. 1897 — Made short trip to Cape York to bring back meteorites. 1898-1902 — Four-year exploration trip under auspices of Peary: Arctic club, during which he rounded northern extremity of Greenland archipelago, the most northerly land in the world, 83 degrees 89 minutes north latitude, and named the cape after Morris K. Jesup. Attained 84 degrees 17 minutes north latitude. 1895-06 — Made dash for the pole and established new "farthest north," 87 degrees six minutes north latitude. 1890-08 — Reached the north pole on April 6, 1909. scalloped, broiled, roasted or con- cealed within the flaky walls of a juicy pie or the interior of a Thank- sik giving turkey. Open wide your arms —and, for that matter, your mouth— and take him lovingly in. Watch your calendar and improve each of the royal months as it flies until flow- ering. 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No, sir; 1 always hold on to the thing and let it down so easy that it doesn't click!" —Kansas City Journal. ‘Wasn't Settled. Caller—Why 1s your servant going about the house with her hat on? ‘Mistress—She only came this morn- ing and hasn't yet made up:her mind whether she will stay or not—Har- per's Weekly. ‘SENSE ABOUT FOOD Facts About Food Worth Knowing. af 18 #:serlons question: sometimes to now unt what ext we 8 pe. tas womach i oa ford and mon trode enn trot, GrapoRta fed can bo taken a any tame ithe craig A digest. Actual experience of people is chai to anyon ntarenad Ta ood ‘tere aate wots writen nad stored wih idigention for sb fooryary overscan tas of hold fever, and at times could eat fothng butte very nent od, fd ten utero agey ih Smack youl wich fever hea te catenyaag. “iru iged to try Grapoiate nd since wag Te Go St hav tate myst anf more, Dt de oa at ty tne and fol nowaed sa ale fied, dyspepsia is a thing of the past, toa ft nom strong and ell “hr bohand sso Had an eaprienca with Grapentn te was Sry wank and sickly in the spring. Could not teat ble work Mo won under thedotors cae bi mean ai nt teem fo dom any gon nt ho be gan to leave off ordinary, food and use Erepe Nein 1 wa pve sure Ing tose the chnge inh. He prow Det ight of, suf anarly he hed none but words of praise for Grape- as “Our or thiha De cannot eat» mel witht "Grapes aad he far oft a hol theta crand ther schsiare comment on Fam ato that i boone of the great nourishing elements in crane Sata" “Threta Rowson” At contains the phosphate of potash tom whet and bare Wie combing mith alone ty make the gym fer to dally al the ra Sad nerve cents It is a pity that people do not know wat fo fond thee ehtens Thee Zany mothers who gio thelr yong ser alow any ibd of fod mon they Boone sh Seto pout the meds: down thee the eal way 1s to stick to proper food and be healthy and get along without med- fine and exe, Ere aa there Steet, nem ies eae ee a see FERTILE FARMS FOR THOUSANDS Ay THE OPENING OF THE STAND ING ReCk “AND. CHEYENNE IVER INDIAN RESERV IG ion Aaglatraton at Mobride, Lemmen oF Aberuen, 8 Dy ostaner tw a Te coming of ig tndne Rack nd cep rnte! basis treet Soe tial Rena at Se ae a oe SS Peat cated es see TGS Sele tg eee ae aapet oaeaer iar ps ae ee yen Seale a Catee fod Mobrhge: god. Leman South Dy: He an Lona Sa Rigatactea Nee nan fae TB Hy Sh Ue Sth, A ete snes Pn tan theca SORT ater TE tase Piet san eee ira tle ee aca tT ct Fite cite a a hi WANTED TO BE SURE. aa "Lao hero! DMT Wl you nove to come around here besgog gata “Sem, Just thought dae 7 aroparoind an" ask you if you teally moun t= VALUE PAINTED oN, Well painted 1s valve added wheth. ex the house be built for one thousand dovareor ten thousand, Wel pln mca higher sling Yale and Might or occupying value for there a ‘Galtonat pleaure fa ieag in the tous that i well dreosed Navona! Lead Company asst tn making’ the Tight tne othe. ight Paint by sending free upon request to tio ane for iether sHovacowe fre" Painting Outit No. 49." Ths outtt nclides book a oor schemes for either exterior oc Interior pu fty,'a boo of speclicaione ant fosirament for detecting adulteration ta'palnt material Address National Lend Company, 1902 ‘Trinty Bula tig, Now York’ Gly, aud’ the ula wil be promptiy sett to 00" cog eh ee ees ed Consumption can be cured, or ar rested, in any section of the United Btates, and the percentage of cures in the east and the wost Is nearly the Same. Any physletab, therefore, sebd ‘sends a person to the southwest ‘with out sufficfent funds, or In an advanced or dying stage of the disease, 1s guilty of cruelty to his patlent. ‘Renewed efforts are being made to stop this practice, and to encourage the build: §ng of small local hospitals in every cfly and town in tho country. At tempts are also being made In South. ern California and In Texaxto ex. clude indigent consumptives or to send them back to the east. Care in Preparing Food. In recent years sclentiats hare proved that the value of food Is meas: lured largely by its purity; the r- sult fs the most stringent pure food laws that have ever been known, One food that has stood out prom!- nently as a perfectly clean and pure food and which was as pure before the enactment of these laws ax it could possibly be Is Quaker Oats; conceded by the experts to be the Idea! food for making strength of muscle and brain. ‘The best and cheapest of all foods. ‘The Quaker Oats Company jn the only manufactuter of oatmeal that has satisfactorily solved the prob- Jem of removing the husks and black specks which are so annoying when other brands are eaten, If you are convenient to the store buy the reg: lar size packages; if not near the store, buy the large alze family pack: ages. 1 mcaaak Tim Mkcealie. ‘The biggest marble quarry {n opera- ‘a stone's throw of the Heart of West alee ie ae Chicago to Boston and Return $25.60. ‘Tickets on sale daily until September Spr n ees overs. Through sleepers dally, tour- ist sleepers Wednesdays, Thursdays, oe vee ist resorts in New England and Can- See cane oe eae Se Gael ea eens eit ies ree Peers Do your feet ever feel 1, achy and noe ee ‘the morning and 80 will you. : seer sured for $475,000. il dovevens disappear Ik oy eae RU! svill forever: dappear if Jou use BLUEAI good grocers. Her string fa n00n worn out if gin Ieee tena tan recente White Steamers Use Kerosene as Fuel er : Pie fi Pr 2 ite _ ee é o Ta) \ X ea ‘THE WHITE STEAMER WHICH MADE A SUCCESSFUL PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION OF KEROSENE AS FUEL ON THE RECENT 2650-MILE GLIDDEN TOUR. The most interesting announce-) The complete success of the new;amount of fuel used on the t ment ever made In connection with|fuel while on the 2650milo publle| showed that Kerosene is at te the automobile industry wan un-ltest “and the advantages gained |fitteon per cent. moro efficient, gal doudtedly that made a month or two| through lis use were well described |for gallon, than gasolino, 20 car ago to the effect that the new models|in the following dispatch which tho|other respects made a most cradita of tho White Steam Cars could be run| correspondent of the New York Sun| showing, and there was the usual fon Kerosene, oF coat oll, instead of {sent to his paper at the concluston of| alry among. the observers. to. be gasoline. Bveryone at once recog-| the tour: signed to the Waite so that. nized that tho use of the new fuel| “A feature of the tour whlch was|could ride with’ tho.maxtmum 6t 6 would add materially to the advan-|watched with special interest was{fort. The only adjustments oF tages which tho Whito already pos-| that the White Steamer used Kero-|palre charged against tho car dur sessed over other types of cars.|sene, of ‘coal olf,” na fuel tnntend of the long trip were tightening & Thero wero some people, however, | gasoline. The new fuel worked {ator pipe and ‘wiring n damaged who were sceptical as to whether of| splendidly, throughout the 2650mile| guard. ‘These penalties wero not hot the new fuel could be used with journey, and all claims made in ita|flcted until more. than 2000, mi complete miccess, and, therefore, tho| behalf were fully proven. Firat of {had been completed with an. absoli makers of the White Car, the Whito|all, as regards cheapness, the Whito|ly perfect score." Company, of Cleveland, Obio, deter. | driver secured kerosene all along the| A partlealarly Interesting feat ined to make a public demonstra.| route from 6 cents to 10 eenta cheap-| ot the now White Steamer is tl tion of the new fuel in the 1909 Gild-| er per gallon than Was pald for gao-|elther Kerosene or gasoline. may den Tour, line. Secondly, the new fuel was {used as fuel, Tho necessary ad From tho standpoint of the pubite,| handed withowt any precautions, and| ments so that tho fuel may be chan no test more satiafactory could have [it was mot unusual {o see Keroseno| trom Kerosene to. gasoline, or ¥ heen selected. First. of all, tho dis-|being poured into the fuel tank white |versa, may ba: made In a couple tance covered on the Glidden ‘Tour, | the crew of tho car and an Interested | minutes; but so completely success from Detrolt to Denver and thence to crowd stood by with lighted clgars| han Kerosene proved’ to be, that t Kansas City, was 2650 miles. This land elgarettes. At the finish of the |not believed that any purchasers was certainly moro than suflctent to| tour, the White was the only car per-|eare to use gasoline, bring out any weaknesses, f such had mitted by the authorities to enter| ‘The White Company report existed." ‘Stil more important was | Convention Hall, where the technical | the demand for thelr ew steam the fact that the car was at all times examination took place, without |—both the §2000model and while on the rond under the supervie[draining its fuel tank. ‘Thirdly, tho| §4080-model—exceed thelr most. sion of observers named by those|new fuel proved to be absolutely |guine expectations. It In evident t who entered other “contesting cars.| without smoke or smell, Fourthly,|the combination of steam—the pe Therefore, it would have been impor:| Kerosene could be purchised at what-|er wifich everyone understands a siblo far the driver of the White tol ever part of the routo was most con-|hus confidence in——with kerosent have even tightened a bolt without| ventent, and not once during the trip| tho fuel which everyone bas on ha the fact being noted and m penalty n-| through the ten States of tho Middle [and can handle without any. dans Acted. At night the cars were| West wan there found a grocery store |—is thoroughly appreciated gunrded by Pinkerton detectives and| where Keroseno was not readliy and|up-todate purchasers of auton could not be approached by any one.| cheaply obtatoable. Finally, the | bles. maa cROEE USA Lea ke ee a aT et Since the Dutch philosopher Jeeu- weuhoek discovered that the pupa of the ften wns sometimes preyed on by the Iarvae of @ mite Se has been vel mown that various small Insedte have thelr external. paragites. “Anda re cont communication to the ‘Comptec ends of the llogtal sooty of Paris by ML, Hruyant, shows that many ‘mosquitoes carry: ubout tuites. In. the larval stage. ‘Thre: deserlbed belong to four diferent genera, They prob ably. feed on the. integumentary structures of the moaduitoes. Pilsen rere rar eres Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA a safe and sure remedy for Infants and cbiidren, and see that it Bears the Signature of In Uae For Over 0 Years ‘The ind You Have Always Bourht What Bié He Krow About 17 “sax mpm there: noting In his strenout le: How Tonk has he been married?” neguenel, wus cuoruen ago deg ile ae ae og tea thing RUBS BLE bat wee He man who iH A talkative wie nay have a whole Tot to tay, but he teldom get a chance to my i be Howes Pg eal pyran Sev ese Bea aps nee NO I’s too much to expect crossbred og tbe armada, Tignows toe reg. inal Da Bien ‘A gully consclenca Ta apt toe it Men eee” % ae \ (si n ) rer | LW N eA 4 ve K N ie AS IF YOUR CHILD ‘ NEEDS A TONIC eee druggist and get « bottle of Dr. D. Jayne’s Tonic Vermifuge scsanetel for four gener: tong end hesityy usd eset ls ltgwiees near tonofoe ini teeape e oeeeee eels ‘Sold by AU Druggists— 2 sleet, 60e- and 365, @EHEW ©NI You help digestion with every aoe of delicious mint-leaf Juice in (Fae eS SPEARMINT | | = DEPSIN GUM? (i) LAST CHANCE TO GET 160 ACRES OF LAND FREE! RES ERVATION 3,000,000 Acres of good land will be thrown open to BF Settlers Oct. 4th to 23rd, ‘09. ~ ‘The General Land Office has designated Le Beau ana Wh} Aberdeen, $.D. Ga yy ON THE Eg 7 \ Minneapolis & St, Louis RR, Zo v7 4 ite Tc cawig SAN a nh a ee aN D)) D i (q For ran, wit of ak any agent of the lowe Cando y Hap A. B. OUTTS, General Passenger and Ticket Agent ir ‘Minneapolis, Minn, or ‘The complete success of the new fuel while on the 2650mile public test and tho advantages gained through its use were well described in the following dispatch which the correspondent of the New York Sun sent to his paper at the conclusion of ‘the tour: “A feature of the tour which was watched with special interest was that the White Steamer used kero- ‘sene, or ‘coal oll,’ as fuel instead of gasoline. The ‘new fuel worked splendidiy , throughout the 2650-milo Journey, and all claims mado in its hehalt were fully proven, First of all, as regards cheapness, the Whito river secured Kerosene all along the route froin 6 cents to 10 cents cheap- cer per gallon than was pald for gaso- line, Secondly, the new fuel was handled without any precautions, and it was not unusual to see Kerosene being poured into the fuel tank while the crew of the car and an interested crowd stood by with lighted clgars and cigarettes, At the finish of the tour, the White was the only car per- mitted by the authorities to enter Convention Hall, where the technical examination took place, without draining ite fuel tank. Thirdly, the new fuel proved to be absolutely without smoke or smell, Fourthly, Kerosene could be purchased at what: ever part of the route was most con- venient, and not once during the trip through the ten States of the Middle West was there found a grocery store where Keroseno was not readily and cheaply obtainable. Finally, the > This Trademark Gap Hisiates Al eS poster FD Kita stes Balk, fest et pr MED Fos yout owe BS protection, we thatif ison te de of MBE crery keg of whitclead Ly 7: GP sot ase a oe - Se a : amount of fuel used on the triy showed that kerosene is at least fifteen per cent. more efficient, gallon for gallon, than gasoline, Tho car in Jother respects made a most creditable, showing, and there was the usual rive fairy among the observers to be ax signed to the White so that they could ride with tho-max!mum 6¢ come fort. ‘Tho only adjustments or re: pairs charged against tho car during the long trip were tightening 4 Iubri- jeator pipe and ‘wiring a damaged mud Jguard. ‘These penalties wero not in- fiicted until more than 2000. mites ‘had been completed with an absolutes ly perfect score." A. particalarly Interesting feature: of the new White Steamer is. that elther Kerosene or gasoline may be used as fuel. The necessary adjust- ments so that tho fuel may be changed from Kerosene to gasoline, or yica yersa, may be: made in a couple” of minutes; but so completely successful has Kerosene proved’ to be, that It fs not belleved that any purchasers will caro to use gasoline, ‘The. White Company raport that the demand for thelrfow steam arm —both the $2000model and the $4000modol—oxceed thelr most san- guine expectations. It Is evident that the combination of steam—the pow: er wifich everyone understands and hus confidence in-—with Kerosone— the fuel which everyone has on hand and can handle without any danger —{s thoroughly appreciated by uptodate purchasers of automo biles. 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