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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08
has arranged q good programme, and
they invite their friends to come, as
all will be courteously received
DAVENPORT REPORT.

The Dunbar Literary society met at
the Third Baptist church May 80. Mr..
M. B. Anderson, president and Mrs. E.
j. Saunders, secretary, had charge of
the meeting. The programme was cut
short in order to give away to the dis:
cussion of the South African war BY
Rev. F, +. Walker. He claimed that
England was justified in the steps she
was taking, and he made noble ad-
dress in that direction. ts, Il
Mr.. and Mrs. James Harrington have
just built an addition to their residence.
Mr.. Lindsay Pitts has done quite a
great deal of remodeling, and papering
in his building on East Fifth street,
and it shows beautiful improvement
on the inside.
The Tabernacle will give grand en-
tertainment in Rock island, Ill, June
5th. Quite crowd is going from here
Mrs. w. d. Parker will sing a solo. Mrs.
Hattie Hoskins will recite an essay and
j. T. Mabry an address. All three are
from this city. n ..ss
On June 4th occurred the grand con-
cert and entertainment at the Baptist
church, given by the Juniors OF the
Third Baptist Sunday School, Forty
boys and girls rendered the program
which was highly appreciated by the
large crowd that was present. Food
Davis won the prize for ticket selling
by disposing of $3.50 worth Of tickets.
1t was grand success in every way,
and was greatly due to the interest ia
ken in it by. Mrs. James Bell and Mrs.
Hughes, and to whom the superinten-
dent feels very grateful. Ethel Rogers
was president of the concert and Ray
Hughes, Secretary. II
Rev. M. j. Burton leaves for the con
vention at Des Moines, Monday, IT.
Mabry will leave on the late train
Tuesday night, and possibly the other
delegates will go on the same train.
Mrs. Mary Miller, Mrs. James War
ren, Mrs. Buckner and Mr.. A. D. Cor
bin and others, whose name we were
unable to get, went to Clinton, Decora-
tion day.
Secret organizations seems to he
blooming in the city very much, at
present. 1s !: :ss,
On June LIST occurred the grand res;
ception to Rev. Il \. Walker, rendered
him BY Mrs. Humphrey. at her beanti-
full residence, on Twelfth and Ripley
streets. Quite a large crowd responded
to the invitation to be present. Miss.
Mary Humphrey favored the guests
with very beautiful solo; Rev. Burton
made some interesting remarks as did
Mr.. Ben. Hopkins and Rev. Walker. It
is useless to say all had nice time, as
Miss and Mrs. Humphrey both are
noted as fine entertainers. Ice cream
and cake was served at very late
hour.
Mr.. A. D. Corbin is studying law,
ana from to ad. the Davenport Repub-
lican gives him, he will surely make it
4 success.
Please don't fail to have your sub
s,ription ready, no later than June 11th,
when the agent will make his last call
before leaving for Des Moines.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

There will be large number of sum.
mer visitors IN the city soon. Among
them will be Mrs. Emma Gardner OF
Peoria, ILL.,, who will be a guest of Mrs.
c. S. Ruff. rs. r.. ..-.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mrs. Dunn, of Hamilton Mo-, and the
mother of Geo, H. Dunn of this city
and her little niece is visiting with her
son and family, this is Mrs. Dunn first
visit with her son and daughter.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Miss Mable Hall, the only daughter
of Mrs. Anna Hall, has decided to learn
the millinery art, and has entered
study under Madame Stevenson at Har-
ris Emery & Co. She is the only lady OF
color under Madame Stevenson. &.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Class No. 2 under the leadership o.
B. j. Holmes, will give their soical en-
the 18th, every one should pa,ronize
this Entertainment as the procet d, oes
to the trustees to ap. .,ly the indebtn, SIS
of the church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

We received a letter from Bishop
Grant, he is preparing to visit the
churches in his district, in the near
future. ~.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mr.. j. E. Bell, one Of the Rock
Islands successful young men, was a
visitor in our city, this week. he is
employed on the Rock Island Ry. Co. :
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Rollen Weeks has been employed by
D. NJ. Johnson's Clothing Co., where he
formerally worked before he entered
college. .... .........
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

A very pleasant lawn social party,
was given by Miss Lizzie Reeves at, the
home of Mr.. and Mrs p. H. Goggins
near Highland Park College Thursday
evening, an elegant lawn supper was
served and all enjoyed the hi S .,itality
of the host and hostess
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Miss Bessie Stewart, is contemplat-
ing making her uncle and aunt M. and
Mrs. John Bryan of North Dakota
visit in few days, her little sister and
brother, Ethel and Charles will ac-
company her.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

r, b. s. Clay, left this week with a
Ihsng party for a two weeks sojourn
~ the lakes IN Minnesota, his son
verett accompanied him.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mother Carter, has been very sick
at her rooms on b. st. for some time,
she needs the attention of the friends
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Kinneth Hamilton went with the e.
IL c. C. ball team to - city to play
ball, Thursday. -. ~. !
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

ss8 The Rev. Joseph Coleman, of Oskaloo-
va preached an fappriciatiye audience
last Snnda ay evening at St. Paul.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

There will be special services both
morning and evening, next Sunday at
the A. Nj. r. church all are invited.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mr.. D. Roy, who has been sick for
several months is no better at this
time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

J. II. Nixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West
Third street. Tunes Pianos and re-
pairs Organs, 4;;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08
q Rev. Wright, of Boone was in the
city the first of week on business.

The A. M. E. Sunday school, will
picnic at Union Park on the 21st, all
are invited to join them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mrs. Joseph Hamilton. Of Ottumwa
arrived in the city this week, she will
keep house for her son H. Clay in his
absent.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08
COALFIELD NEWS.

Sunday was beautiful day. Rsv. J.
M. Haggard filled the pulpit morning,
afternoon, and evening The Lords Sup
per was also administered in the evening
services.
Z. W. White, special agent for the Ma
tional Protective Society left bere on May
3oth for Hooking, to attend to some busi-
ness, and returned June Ist. y
I W. White went to Abba Tuesday
evening to attend his lodge, the G. O..
o. f.
j. H. Lang general agent for the Ma
tional Protective Society left here enroute
for Lost Creek. Keb. and Muckrkinock on
special business for the society and we
wish him success.
w. H. Malone, local secretary for II
National Protective Society left here for
Lost Creek in interest OF the society.
Mr.. J. Gilmore and Mrs w. Fl. Thom-
as are on the sick list.
Mrs. j. B. Mitchell left Saturday night
for her old home in Moberly Mo-, where
she will reside indefinitely. Society will
miss her greatly.
Mr.. j. IL. BURY went to Ottumwa,
Tuesday, Il Il
Mr.. W. Thomas was In Abba Monday
on business
Mr,H. Miller was in Pekay Monday
and Tuesday.
The mines were not running Tuesday
The cause IS unknown
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Colored Jeweler at BIG West Third
street; viii Buy old gold or exchange
for new.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

Mrs C. H. Richardson, who under
went sugical opperation at the Mercy
Hospital is improving nicely.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08
S, emusic of the Bells.

8 Chorus, 'Stay Weary Wanderer."
10 Dialogue. by four little girls. Char
acters: "Little Red Riding Hood"
Cinderella, Sleeping beauty and
'sGold Spinner" Admission 10 cents.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08
CITY NEWS
The 'Bystander is six years old today.

Liteary every Tuesday evening at
$3.50 P. M; at Mt. Nebo Baptist church
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-08

The l4th anniversary OF the Cali
lee Baptist church of Evans, Iowa,
will be celebrated Sunday, June 10,
in an appropriate manner. Their in
telligent pastor, Rev. D. J. Tate,
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PROGRAMME FOR A. M. E. CHURCH

The programme for Friday evening,
June Is, under the auspices of the
Misses Beulah and Blanche Allen is as
follows. gsgsE. .$... ..-iEs.. .-
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Mrs. s. Bates who is very sick is no
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be ter at this writing.
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When in Muchaklnock, Iowa,
stop at MRS. ADDIE JOHNS
SONS RESTAURANT for good
meals orTshort orders; also Ice
Cream, Prompt attention given
to all orders.
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NATIONAL BANKS AND PANICS.

The following letter, which we clip
from the Washington Cd. o. Post, was
called out by some recent silverite
repetitions of the old shopworn p%retense
that the banks are guilty of causing
panics for the purpose Of squeezing the
money market. Absurd as this charge
is, our readers may not be in command,
possibly, of evidence to prove it's alb
surdity we therefore gladly give space
to a conclusive demonstration. The
writer is known to The CONSERVATIVE
as a careful and capable statistician, who
is not easily misled in his reasoning:
Editor Post: The last Summary of
Commerce and Finance" a publication
issued every month by the treasury de.
partment bureau of statistics, contains a
table which might possibly be instruc-
tive to some would-be authorities on
monetary questions. To test, by the
criterion of simple unimpeached fact,
The Conservative, 1900-04-12
A a
journalist recently
put into current
TEXAS
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circulation the story that Colonel Bryan,
prohibition candidate for the presidency,
would soon give up citizenship in Ne
braska and acquire citizenship in Texas.
This is aut%horitatively contradicted by
the brother of the colonel, who declares
the m only a Texas romance.
The truth is that all the bankers,
manufacturers, merchants and farmers
of tree-planting Nebraska have petit
toned the colonel to abide within the
boundaries of this commonwealth.
Colonel Bryan is so obviously a magnet
for drawing money into business ven
lures in Nebraska, that he cannot be
spared. With other popular populist
leaders, Colonel Bryan has lured a vast
sum of incorporated capital into this
state. Colonel Bryan-were it not for
The Conservative, 1900-04-12
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the enemy, simply because they wished
to establish their W form of govern
ment. A great deal is now being said
about the bad faith and action of the
Beers as a justification of all this, but
this seems to me to have little to do with
it, that is to say, if we are to be governed
by Christian principles. "Love your
enemies and do good to those who
despitefully use you and persecute you"
The Beers, contending in vain against
the overwhelming force of the English,
ready to lay down their arms and sue
for peace, which is refused to them by
Lord Salisbury, who has, I doubt not,
Christian prayers read in his house
every day. Forgetting thus not only
his professed religion, but also the
teachings of his great poet: "The quail
ity of mercy is not strained"
These great generals on their return
to England will be the heroes of the
people their portraits, in miniature,
will be worn upon the bosom of maidens
and little children. Perhaps some little
chap, more curious than others, may ask
some one legged hero of this war, "but
what was all this about, and what did
they kill each other for?" And will be
told, II never knew, but it was famous
victory"
The Queen, of course, must 60 in state
to a TIE Deum. All other nations seem
to be watching each other with suspicion.
There are probably more men under
arms today than ever before, ready to
fly at one another's Threats at the call of
half a dozen men and women.
To turn from these national affairs to
the facts described in my morning paper,
trials for embezzlement, prize fights to
come off within a short time. One of our
noblest educators has declared that
Charles Summers great speech on the
"True Grandeur of Nations was a delu-
sion. Some simple. hearted person might
ask: Is Christianity a failure?
JAS. M. BARNARD.
Boston, March 20, 1900.
The Conservative, 1900-04-12

date the increase has been nearly steady,
keeping pace with the increasing pro.
duction and commerce of the country.
The column headed "Loans and dis
counts" tells the same story. These
stood in May, 1898, at a figure, 2 ,141,-
376,027, only once or twice previously ex-
ceeded; they fell in five months to
81, $50, 667, 349, or between ID and 10 per
cent they did not reach the May, 1898,
figure again until July, 1898, but have
since then grown steadily. A conspiracy
of the national banks to lower the
amount of loans and discounts they can
keep afloat is something that may per-
haps be comprehensive by those whose
II idea of policy is to fight the banks,
but it will be hard to persuade the rest
of the community to believe in such a
conspiracy.
The Canadian banks also reported a
falling off in total of notes in circulation
and discounts for the years 1894 and
1895, as compared with 1898. But the
crisis having been far less severe there
than in this country, the effect is con-
siderably less marked.
The interests of the banking business
are in every branch so bound up with
the general productive activity Of the
country-advanced by it's prosperity and
retarded by whatever embarrasses it
that it would seem su%perfuous to vindi-
cate the national banks against such a
preposterous charge as that of bringing
about panics so as to profit by tight
money. But that charge has been made,
and is still made, by conspicuous states
men in congress and in the editorial
columns of widely circulated news
papers and it is therefore well worth
while to call attention to notorious facts
which conclusively refute it. The other
charge, that the banks are now planning
to lock up gold and so lose interest on
their capital for an indefinite period, for
the sake of gaining at some unknown
time by scarcity of that metal, may
safely be trusted to dispose of itself.
HENRY FARQUHAR.
Washington, D. O., April 1, 1900.
The Conservative, 1900-04-12

the Claim CnaJ the DankS may uellDer-
ately bring about a commercial crisis in
order to profit by making money scarce
aud DEAR" and in particular to test the
truth of the charge that the crisis of
1898 was so brought about, we need only
refer to this table, on pages 1412-13. 1t
shows the condition of the national
banks of the country, from reports of
the comptroller of the currency, and all
the and liabilities of the three
to four thousand national banks appear
ing in totals for five dates of each year,
beginning with 1891. If the banks
really brought about the crisis begin
ming in May, 1898, it must have been
with the view of causing the results
exhibited in this table. Such changes
as are there shown, from the condition
reported in the month named to such as
were afterward reported, must have
been changes that the banks sought to
create.
In May, 1898, there were $3.50 national
banks, but the number, which had been
up to that time increasing, afterward al
most steadily fell off, reaching it's lowest
point, 1879, in February last. The
figures showing capital stock are more
significant. This stock amounted to
1858, 7O1 200 when the crisis began,
almost the highest value for the decade.
1t Immediately fell off, however, the last
figure exceeding $675, OoO, 900 being that
for May, 1894, and the last exceeding
$3.50, 900 900 that for July, 1896.
The next column of the table shows
the net surplus and undivided profits,
which had their highest value, 1858, 1885,
1867, in May, 1898. The panic i'm
mediately reduced them, till they stood
at $3.50, 1896, 1868 in July, 1894, and again,
after a temporary rise toward the end of
1896, at a figure almost identical in
July, 1897. The amount has since in
creased, but the last report showed it
even yet short of that at the beginning
of the crisis. What is the meaning of
these figures? Evidently that there was
less capital invested in banking, and less
profit in it, as a consequence of the
financial stringency. If the banks
caused the stringency, they caused
something that reduced the profits of
banking and the inducements to enter
the business. ..... ....
Next let us consider the amount of
individual deposits. There were 81 ,749,-
$50, SlS in May, 1893 some of the reports
for the later months of 1892 showed
higher totals, but the difference was not
posits down to the date of the crisis was
evidently to increase. But in five
months the figures had fallen by nearly
three hundred millions, or II per cent,
haipp h,t 81 1h1 1914 al in OntOhar 1909
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25
AFFAIRS IN CHINA.

YOKOHAMA, May 5, via, Victoria, B
c., May 17.-Affairs in China are in a
state of extraordinary quiescence, while
forebodings of coming storm are in
the air. Russia has gained her points
in Corea in the shape of a large tract
of land bordering upon the magnificent
harbor of Lasampo
Much chagrin is felt by the japanese,
and 1T is everywhere surmised that the
day of reckoning cannot be long de-
layed- But all foreign and other con-
siderations seem at present to be set
aside and superseded in the absorption
of the national mind by the approach
ing wedding festivities.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25
s. s. CLAUDINE,
CAMERON, Master.

CAMERON, Master.
MAUI.
Will leave Honolulu every Tuesday
at 8 p. NJ, touching at LahRina, Ka-
hului, Nahiku, Hama Hamoa and Kipa-
hulu, Maui. Returning, touches at
above named ports, arriving at Homo
lulu Sunday mornings.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25
DRAWBACK ON SYRUP.

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Assistant
Secretary Spaulding has issued a modi-
fication of the instructions of the de-
partment of October ~ 1898, prescribing
rate of drawback on syrup, the refined
product of raw imported sugar.
The drawback is reduced from so to
SO per cent of its net value in tank at
the refinery in condition as thrown
finally from the centrifugal. in the reg
ular process of sugar manufacture. The
limitation as to the price of the syrup is
also removed. These instructions will
take effect May IS, 1900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25

Sails every Monday for Kaun2kalSai
Kamalo, Maunalei, Kalaupapa, Laha-
inc, Honolua, Olowalu. Returning ar
rives at Honolulu Saturday mornings.
This Company reserves the right to
make changes in the time of departure
and arrival of it's steamers WITHOUT
NOTICE, and it will not be responsible
1or any consequences arising there
from.
Consignees must be at the landing
to receive their freight This company
will not hold itself responsible for
freight after it has been landed.
Live stock received only at owners
risk.
This company will not be responsible
for money or valuables of passengers
unless placed in the care of the pursers.
Passengers are requested to purchase
tickets before embarking. Those fail
ing to do so will be subject to an adj
6itiOnal charge of twenty-five percent.
The company will not be liable for
loss Of not injury to, nor delay in, the
delivery of baggage or personal effects
of the passenger beyond the amount of
$4,000, unless the value of the same
be declared at or before the issue Of
the ticket, and freight is paid thereon.
All employees of the company are for
hidden to receive freight without defiv-
ering shipping receipt therefor in the
form prescribed by the Company, and
which may be seen by shippers upon
application to the pursers of the Com
pany's steamers.
Shippers are notified that if freight
is shipped without such receipt 1t WIFI
be solely at the risk of the shipper.
G. L. WIGHT, President.
S. B. ROSE, Secretary.
CAPT. T. X. CLARKE, Port Supt.
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Fine Job Printing, Star Office.
BUSINESS MEMS MEMO.

Friday, May 20.
The seventh assessment of ten per
cent, or 5000 per share, due May LIST.
delinquent May 18th, on the assessable
stock OF McBryde Sugar Co., Ltd.
Two and one-half per cent assessment
on the assessable stock of Olaa Sugar
Co., Letd., is due and payable October
/. 1899, and 2h per cent additional on
the first of each succeeding month, in
Guiding July, 1900.
Sixth assessment of 10 per cent, or $40
per share on the assessable stock Of
Waialua Agricultural Co., Ltd, is due
and payable April 16, 1900; delinquent
May 16, 1900. Seventhetasohrdluta
May 18th; sventh assessment July 10th:
eighth assessment, Septmber 18th, and
ninth assessment, october 80, 1900.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25
Attention.!
Golfers

Don't throw away old Golf
Balls, if they are bruised,
cracked or injured in any way,
bring them to us, we will re-
mould, and finish them the
same as if you had them done
at the factory.
The cost will be just one
half the price of new ones.
Remember we keep a full
fresh line of GOLF GOODS.
We would be greatly pleased
to show you our goods.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1900-05-25
AN ANCIENT BELIEF.

tism was the work of a demon within
man. Any one who has had an attack
Of sciatic or inflammatory rheumatism
will agree that the infiction is demoni-
ac enough to warrant the belief. 1t has
never been claimed that Chamberlain's
Pain Balm would cast out demons, but
1t will cure rheumatism, and hundreds
bear testimony to the truth of this
statement. One application relieves
the pain, and this quick relief which it
affords is alone worth many times it's
cost. For sale by all dealers and drug
gists. Benson, Smith & Co., general
agents, Hawaiian Islands.
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BENNETT, Master.

MOLOKAI, MAUI, LANAI.
Sails every Monday for Kaunakakai,
Kamalo, Maunalei, Kalaupapa, Laha-
inc, Honolulu Olowalu. Returning ar
rives at Honolulu Saturday mornings.