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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

NJ Barthon is one of the most self
made men of the group to which the
destinics of France are now intrusled.
His father kept very humble IRON
monger's shop at Oloron. the little town
at the foot of the Pyrenees, where the
statesman was born less than forty
years ago. He still carries on the bust
ness in the Rue de Ia Prefecture at Pau.
and visitors to the winter resort may
observe the words '.Barthon, Quincal-
lier,n over the window.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
DIED.

After a protracted illness of several
months Riley Bell died at his home at
760 Ninth street, Saturday afternoon.
aged 33 years. Deceased was native
of Missouri, his home being at Savan-
nah. Those who knew him respected
him as a gentleman, industrious and
honest. and by his early death the
community.ln which he lived suffer a
great loss. He had been resident of
this city for something like one year,
and held a position in the Cycling club
hall while able to work He was a
member of the American Order of
Home Protection and received many
kindnesses from his fellow brothers
A wife and a five-year-old child
survive him in this city, who have
the sympathy of a large cir
Gle of friends. The funeral occurred
from st. Paul's A. M. E. church Mon
day afternoon, under the auspices of
the A. O. H. p.
CARDS OF THANKS--CONDOL OLENCE
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

The Rev. DR., King, the noted aboli-
zionist, from whom the character of
Clayton in 'Uncle Toms Cabin is said
to have been drawn is dead at Chat
ham, Ont. He was born in 1912, the
son of a Southern planter, but some
time before the civil war. deciding that
slavery was wrong, he freed his slaves
and those of his wife, and securing a
grant of land from the Canadian gov
crnment, founded Il colony for refugees
: slaves at Buxton, Ont, which exists till
this day
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

on all occasions is of brown Venetian
cloth. 1t falls to the hem OF the gown
and is made with a deep cape There
is q Medici collar of sable and novel
yoke formed of sable tails. Below the
yoke the cape is trimmed with ecru
lace and finished with band of sable
The garment is lined with old rose
satin thinly wadded. New York
World
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

The Afro Americans of Pensacola,
Fla, want a high school, and as the
county authorities are not disposed to
give them one, they have organized an
association and purchased and paid
$1,000 for a site, and propose to have
what they want
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
Her Latin All Right.

What" asked the fippant young
"Sal, answered the young woman from
Boston;ard the tiippant young man was
afraid to ask on what premises she
based her conclusions. Indiana polls
journal.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
CARDS OF THANKs---coNDoLE

We return our sincere thanks to the
A. o. H. 2. and many friends who as
sisted us during the illness of my de-
ceased husband. Sincerely yours,
Mrs. RILEY BELL AND BROTHER
The Des Moines Cycling Club desires
to extend to you their heartfelt sym
pathy in this your great bereavement
and to assure you of the esteem in
which your late husband was held by
the members of our organization.
A. w. LIDDLE, w. i. JOHNSON,
Secretary. President
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

which was quarter, after which she
gave the Quarter to Mrs; NJ. Gordon for
a Christmas present
An entertainment will be given at
Mrs. w. Waldon's January is.
Jimmie Tubbs is on the sick list.
SUNBEAM.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

1t is stated that the Afro-Americans
of Portsmouth, Va, own church
valued at $4,000 while they don't own
a tobacco manufactory or any other
commercial institution in the entire
state and very few homes
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
Unfair Discrimination.

Hobbie-I netice that in some places
the authorities have prohibited trolley
parties on account of the noise they
make.
Lobbie-That' queer Che authori-
ties never. interfere with thoater
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
WOMAN AND HOME.
ENTERTAINING BEADING FOR
THE LADIES.
Some Fen and Ink Sketches of Current
FasIiions-Theater Bodices-A Con-
venient wrap-A Small Girl of
Fashion Notes.
+ THE MAKING

Il THE MAKING
of fancy bodi G e $
there is no end.
The latest for thea
ter wear is adorned
with narrow edg-
ings Of deep yellow
Valenciennes lace.
1t is an odd bodice,
otherwise it would
not be noticed. The
material of which
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18

to own. 1t is easy to slip on and off
and completely hides the gown be
meath. When wearing the full dress
gown to the opera or dance the
.'visiteo is invaluable, 1t is also charm-
ing as a carriage wrap. A stylish
.'yisiten and one which may be worn
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1895-01-18
valenciennes lace. The stock and
girdle of this novel bodice are made
Of apple green velvet. New York
World.
A Convenient Wrap.

The wrap which the French call
.'visite is most convenient garment
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
IOWA PoPuLlsTs.


In State Convention They Nominate a
Ticket and Kepudiate the Free silver
Party.
DIES MONIES. Ia. June 12.-The popu-
list state convention met here yester-
day. Gen. J. B. Weaver made an effort
to swing the convention into the free
silver movement and adjourn without
nominating state ticket, but the old
line populists carried the day. At the
afternoon session E. H. Gillette,
ex-congressman, was made the per-
manent chairman and L W.
Ivory permanent secretary. Aft
er several speeches the follow
ing nominations for state offices were
made: Governor, Sylvester Crane, of
Davenport; Acknowledgements, A. e.
Sterrett, of Humboldt: supreme Judge,
[. w. Ivory, of Mills county; superin-
tendent of instruction, E. J. Stason, of
Sioux City. The platform reaffirms
the principles of the Omaha platform;
denounces the late decision of the
supreme court on the income tax; the
recent acts of government by injunc-
ton in the interests of corporate
wealth, and the issue of interest-bear-
ing bonds.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
NONE KILLED.
The Destruction of the Missions In China
Unattended by Murder.

The Destruction of the Missions In China
Unattended by Murder.
New YORK, June 12.-The following
cablegram from Rev. j. A. Hykes, of
Shanghai. has been received at the Of
fee of the Methodist Missionary So
ciety in this city: property at Ching
Too destroyed. Missionaries all safe. "
''These advices," said Dr. Baldwin, the
recording secretary of the society, 'are
official, and while confirming reports
of property loss, should set at rest the
rumors of the massacre of mission
aries.''
According to special dispatch from
Shanghai the loss of property as a re-
suit of the recent rioting at Ching Too,
Kia Tung and Yo Ching amounts to
hundreds of thousands of dollars. The
Chinese officials, headed by the viceroy
of the province of Sc Chuen, openly
encouraged the mobs to all sorts of
outrages. and the petitions of foreign
ers for protection were refused.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
SUPREME LODGE A. o. U. w.
Annual Session at Chicago-Nearly Nine
Thousand Lodges in the Country.

Annual Session at Chicago-Nearly Nine
Thousand Lodges in the Country.
CHICAGO. June 12.-The supreme
lodge of the Ancient Order of United
Workmen met here yesterday. The
mornings work was given up to re
ceiving the delegates and inspecting
their credentials. The session opened
with prayer by John d. Vincil, of
st. Louis. The chief report of the
day was submitted by Supreme
Master Workman L. L. Troy. in
which he recommended a system OF
graded assessments, the raising of an
emergency fund and the issuing of a
81, 900 beneficiary certificate. He also
submitted his annual report for the
year, which stated that the total num-
Der of lodges was 1878, net increase
for the year of ninety-seven. The to-
tai membership of the order was 341,-
371, an increase of TO- 3, sos having
died during the year. The total in
come had been $7,644, 974 and the dis
bursements 81, CTS, 400.
The balance of the day was taken up
with routine matters.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Cleaned By Telegraph and Mail
PERsONAL And POLTTTCAT.


WILLIAM F. HARRITY, chairman Of
the democratic national committee, has
written a letter in answer to numerous
inquiries as to whether he intended to
call meeting of the committee at an
early date to decide whether nation
al convention should be called on the
money question, saying that he was of
the opinion that to call meeting now
would be harmful to the party and he
did not see any necessity for one.
THE president on the 18th announced
the appointment of Acknowledgement
Olney as secretary of state and Judson
Harmon, of Cincinnati, as attorney
general.
THE Chinese minister at Washington
in company with Acting Secretary of
State Uhl, accompanied by his secre-
tary of legation and interpreter waited
in person upon the president on the
8th and presented to him letter from
the emperor of China. thanking him
in graceful terms for the kindly Offices
exercised by the United States in be-
half of the restoration of peace be-
tween China and Japan. The imperial
communication was in the Chinese
language handsomely encased in royal
yellow silk.
Two of the richest families in Amer
lea were united on the 9th by the mar
riage of Mr.. James Abercrombie Bur-
den, Jr., and Miss Florence Adele
Sloane, granddaughter of w. H. Van
derbilt, at Lenox, Mass. The wedding
presents were mostly jewels, estimated
at the value of $500, OOO
+ MISS SUSAN B. ANTHONY, who has re-
turned to San Francisco from the Yo-
semitic valley, denies the report tele-
graphed from the east that she had re-
signed the presidency of the National
Suffrage league. She says she has not
resigned, and does not intend to do so.
UNITED STATES SENATOR JOHN 3.
GORDON, of Georgia, announced in a
card his permanent retirement from
politics at the end of his present term
of office.
IT was said that Maj. McClaughrey,
of Illinois, would be warden of the new
United States prison at Leavenworth,
Kan.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
ADDITIONAL DISPATCHES.

A BAD freight wreck occurred on the
18th miles east of Kane, Pa A heavi-
ly loaded eastbound freight train on
the Philadelphia & Erie, while running
at a good rate of speed, was ditched
and nineteen cars piled up. A car of
oil was in the wreck and took fire i'm
mediately, burning the nineteen cars.
One man who was beating his way was
killed.
Mrs. HERMAN BECKER, aged 81, shot
her two children, aged and 5, and
herself through the head at st. Louis,
Mich. on the 18th. She left letter
saying that she was sick and so were
the children and that they must die.
THE government cruiser Raleigh has
been ordered to patrol the Florida
coast and to enforce strictly the neu-
tlality laws by stopping all flibuster-
ing expeditions from the United States
to Cuba If the measures taken prove
insufficient then active steps will be
taken on shore to prosecute those who
have aided in illegal ways the warfare
against friendly nation.
THE president will visit the Atlanta.
(Ga.) exposition during the last week
in October. All the members of his
cabinet will attend at or about the
same time. No details of the presi-
dents trip have yet been arranged.
Mr. JUDsoN HARMON was sworn in as
attorney-general on the 18th by Justice
Harlan, of the supreme court. He then
| attended the cabinet meeting at the
white house and was introduced to the
other members by the president.
REPORTS from Bellaire, o., said that
the 1000 miners in that county at a
mass meeting voted to accept the 81
cent rate. They will resume work as
fast as operators are able to renew
contracts. Some may be compelled to
be idle until fall.
ABOUT :, 1000 workmen in Pittsburgh,
Pa, were idle on the 18th, the result
of the strike of about 1000 boiler
makers. The latter demanded an in
crease of 10 per cent. in wages.
The Iowa populist state convention
met at Des Moines on the 18th and
For governor, Sylvester Crane, of Da-
venport; lieutenant-governor A. R.
Sterrett. of Hum boldt; supreme Judge,
l. w. Ivory, of Mills county; superin-
tendent of instruction, E. j. Stasou, of
Sioux City. The platform reaffirms
the principles of the Omaha platform,
denounces the late decision of the SUI
preme court on the income tax, the
actsn of the government by injunction
in the interests of corporate wealth,
and the issue of interest bearing bonds
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

FRANK SMITH, who has had the Office
of treasurer of the Jersey City Suicide
club since it was organized last win
ter, has been expelled from the society.
The club had a picnic on Memorial day
and during the evening a gathering
was held to decide who was to commit
suicide before midnight. Smith drew
the fatal slip and at once disappeared
and it was thought he had killed him
self. Later he made his appearance
and said he had decided that life was
worth the living. His club associates
were disguised at his weakness and
unanimously voted to expell him.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
Mr.. HARMON SWORN IN.
Justice Harlan Administers the Oath of
once to the New Attorney General.

once TO the New Attorney General
WASHINGTON, June 12.-Judson Har-
mon arrived from Cincinnati early this
morning. Secretary of State Olney
called at the Arlington shortly be-
fore 10 o'clock and escorted Judge
Harmon to the white house, where
he remained for half an hour with
the president. Secretary Olney then
accompanied Mr. Harmon to the state
department, where his commission as
attorney-general was formally pre-
scented to him. Then the oath of office
was administered by Justice Har-
Ian of the supreme court. The presi-
dent presented the now attorney-gen-
eral to the other mem bers of the cabi-
net at the meeting to-day. The session
was quite protracted, as the president
desired to close up all business possible
so that he might be able to go to Gray
Gables
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

WILLIAM j. BROWN. aged 20 years,
was recently released from the Indiana
penltentiary, having served a term of
twenty years for the murder of rival
sutton OF the woman to whom he after
wards became engaged. A few days
ago the white-haired ex-convict was
married. near New Buffalo. Mich, to
Miss Mile e. Jameson, who was his
afianced before jealousy furnished the
motive for his crime. During the long
lapse of time she remained true to him,
her one purpose, apparently, being to
accumulate fortune sufficient to sup
port herself and Brown during life.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
TWO FREIGHT WRECKS.
Two Accidents on Railroad in Which
Seven Tramps Lose Their Lives.

Two ACc1OenCS ON n EN3tArOaU IN W hACu
Seven Tramps Lose Their Lives.
CINCINNATI, June 12.-Near Sidney,
O., there was a freight wreck on the
Big Four yesterday, eight cars being
demolished. Eight tramps were in the
cars. Four escaped with slight bruises.
Ed Evans, Stephen Goddinger and an
other name unknown) were taken out
dead. George Brown, of Leetonia, was
fatally injured.
At Muncie. Ind, the Big Four rail-
road had another wreck. AS a train
was dropping down heavy grade it
broke in two. The rear end dropped
behind and then rushed down the hill,
crashing into the front part, wrecking
half dozen cars. Three unknown
tramps lost their lives and another was
badly injured.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

THE year book of the United States
department of agriculture will prob
ably be ready for distribution by Sep
TENDER 1. 1t is a substitute for the
former annual report of the de-
partment. Assistant Secretary Dab
ney, says. in regard to the book:
''The purpose of the department
has been to supply a book which
would be of value to every farmer.
The government prints 500 600 copies
of this publication at cost of $780, 600.
OF these 100000 copies senators and
representatives get 40, 900, only 80. 600
being reserved for distribution by the
department
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

THE New York clearing house has
got what is believed to be the strong
est vault in the world, with bomb :
proof and burglar-proof doors. The
doors weigh 10000 pounds and the
vault itself about 65O,OOO pounds. 1t
is, in fact, series of vaults within a
vault, and has a capacity for more
than 5000, 900, OOo in gold. Special COM
partments have oeen made to receive
bags of yellow metal, each having a
dynamite proof door, There are ESQ
compartments
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

THE war department. has granted a
medal of honor to Capt. Clinton A.
Cilly, of the Second Minnesota volun-
teer infantry, now a resident of Hick-
DRY, N. c. September 20, 1863, on the
field of ChicLamauga. Capt. Cilly
saw a regiment not his own leaving
the line of battle. He dashed after it,
seized the colors and rode back into
the battle, followed by the regiment,
which from that time did effective
service
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

AMONG the new locations selected for
patriotic monuments are the battle
ground at Stoney Point, on the Hud-
son, and the spot on the Delaware
river where Washington crossed to at
tack the British at Trenton. The New
York Sons of the Revolution propose
to convert Stoney Point into national
park, and the Trenton monument will
be erected by the Bucks County His
torical society," of Pennsylvania.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

STATISTICS gathered from the city
engineers of 300 cities in the United
States of more than 10000 population
show that more public work will be
done during the summer of 1895 than
ever before, the expenditure for paw
ing, sewerage, water works and
bridges approximating $500, 900, 900,
while last year less than one-fourth of
this amount was expended.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
An Insane Mothers Triple Crime.

ST.. LOUIS, Mich, June i2.-Mrs.
Herman Becker, aged "a, shot her two
children, aged 4 and 5, and herself
through the head this morning in tn
cellar of her home. She left letter
saying that she was sick and so were
the children and that they must die.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

PITTSBURGH, Pa, June 12.-The de-
mands of the boflermalxers for 10 per
cent advance having been refused by
the manufacturers, the men last night
decided to call strike in all plants.
About 1000 men are out.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
Miners Glad to Get Work.

MAssILLoN. o.. June II. The miners
at several mines in this district have
resumed work at the rate of 81 cents a
ton, agreed upon by the Columbus
meeting. The miners are generally
pleased with the settlement. They say
81 cents is better than idleness, and
they are willing to return to work.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
The President win visit Atlanta.

WASHINGTON, June 12.-The presi-
dent will visit the AtlanSa exposition
during the last week in October. All
the members of his cabinet will attend
at or about the same time. No details
of the presidents trip have been ar
ranged
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

THE amount of capital invested in
the electrical business in the United
States, not including biography, has
been estimated at $3.50, 900, OOO
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

INCLUDING Secretary Gresham, ten
members of the cabinet have died in
Office since the foundation of the
United States government.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15
CURRENT COMMENT.

SUSAN B. ANTHONY proposes to retire
from the presidency of the National
Equal Suffrage association at its next
annual meeting.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

AMERICANS interested in the butter
trade should keep their eyes on Den
mark. That little country supplied
sao,Q92, 900 Of tae so, 2Qos 600 worth Of
butter imported BY England in 1894.
As a result of good methods Danish
butter gets high prices.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

MONEY is so abundant in London
that the Spectator predicts an early
reduction of the rate of interest on per-
manent investments to per cent.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

THE tintometer is recent invention
bv means of which the color and bril-
liancy Of any object may be measured
and recorded so that the tints may be
exactly matched at any future time
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

Sometimes. The short cut to renewed
vigor is taken by those sensible enough tc
use Hostetter's Stomach Bitters system.
atically. 1t re-establishes impaired diges.
ton, enables the system to assimiIate food,
and combines the qualities of a fine medic
inal stimulant with those of a sovereign
preventive remedy. Malaria, dyspepsia,
constipation, rheumatic, nervous and kidney
complaints are cured and averted by it.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

A CONNECTICUT lecturer recently said
that there were 10000 feeble-minded
persons in the United States, of whom
not more than $500 were in proper
ouStOdv
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

kEAu communications for this paper muse
be accompanied by the name of the author:
not necessarily tor publication, but as an
evidence of good faith on the part of the
writer. Write only on one side Of the paper.
Be particularly careful in giving names and
and distinG=
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

t'YoU used to do a little trading on
change, didn't you, Higgsa' "Yes.s
Were you bull or a bear?' stNeither.
Blobbs. Twas lamb. ''-Chicago Tribune.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1895-06-15

SHUN equally a somber air and vivacious
sallies.-- Marcus Antonius.