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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
RIGA MN. Moore.
Fourteenth Dirtrict, South Af-
RIGA, i. J.. Coppin, p. ..
Lay delegate.
ACUTE SENSES OF THE SAVAGE.
gsientinc View Of Their Alleged SupeiI.
0ritv Ia Civlllsed Men, n

=
gs.entine view Of Their Alleged SUPERB.
Gritty to civllised Men.
In his last lecture on the Senses Of
Primitive Man" w. H, r, Rivers dis
cussed the acuteness Of hearing in saw.
ages. In this respect none OF the Tor
res Straits natives were superior TO
one Of the Europeans composing the.
expedition. while the majority were
inferior. No great weight, however,
could be attached to the. observations,
because all the people were diyers-an
occupation that certainly damaged the
ears to some extent. To investigate
their range OF hearing a Cations whis-
tie was used, and 1t was shown that
they could hear very high notes. Thett
sense Of smell was tested by means OF
series Of tubes containing solutions,
Of varying strength. Of odorous sub
stances like valeran and camphor. and
the results, while not altogether salts
factory, tended to show they had no
marked superiority in this respect over
the members of the expedition. With
regard to taste it was very difficult to
get information, as the natives, natur-s
ally enough, did not like strange OBJ
jects being put into their mouths. One
fact, however, was noticed, which was
interesting when it was remembered
that sweet and bitter were probably
our most definite sensations and that
was the complete absence of any word
for bitter. For the sense Of tempera-
was found that the natives had points
on their skin specially sensitive to cold
exactly as was the case with Euro
peans. AS to touch, when tested to see
how close the points Of pair OF COM
passes must be put on the skin before
they ceased to be felt as two, their
sensitiveness was in general better
than Europeans, but there was always
the doubt whether they were really
able to bear pain with more fortitude.
However, the conclusion that the Mur-
ray islanders were distinctly less sem
sitive than the Europeans in the expe-
dition was supported not only by their
subjective statements, but also by OBJ
ject tests depending on the conditions
Of the blood pressure. In the discrim-
nation of weight it was curious that
these natives, who had no abstract
idea OF weight and no word to express
it, and who, moreover, could have had
no practice, were more accurate than a
practiced European. Finally Or. Riv-
ers, while commenting on the detective
knowledge of some of the senses he
had treated and on the absence OF COM
parative data, concluded that in gem
eral the sense organs Of the savage
were not markedly superior to those of
the normal Of average European, and
that the recorded instances OF appa-
rent extraordinary acuteness were to
be explained by his habits OF obserya-
tion and specialized knowledge.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
SECRET ORDERS.

North Star Lodge, No. 81. "A. F.A. M.--Meets
Third Thursday in each month at Masonic
Hall-East Second ana Walnut u. +. Blag-
burn, W. M; O. II. Cleggett. secretary.
King Solomon Commandery, No. 6.-Meets
Second and Fourth Thursday in each month
at Masonic hail. Fred Jackson, M. c.; G. H.
Cleggett, Rec.
Charity Lodge, NO. 2l92, G. o. OF o. F.
Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each
month at Odd Fellows hall on West Sixth
and Walnut streets. D. Burns, N. G.;r F..
Brown, IS. .A&ls5 r5s
Naomi Court, No. 3-meets Second Monday
in each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. j H.
Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred jackson. secre
tary. 2ie 4
Mt Olive Court, No. 4-Meets First Thursday
OF each month at Masonic hall Mrs. Susan
White, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, secre
tarv. t2T
Knights and Ladies' OF Honor OF the World No
l78 Victoria Lodge meets every Monday
evening at WAbsters Hail. corner OF Tenth
Center streets. Mrs. E. A. Wood. Proctor
Mrs Rose Johnson, Secretary
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01

If troubled with rheumatism, give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial. 1t
will not cost you cent if it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruises
in one-third the time required by any
other treatment. Cuts, burns, frost
bites, quinsey, pains in. the side and
chest, glandular and other swellings
are quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and
50 cts. E For sale by all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
THE DOCTORS EXTEND
THEIR TIME.

Owing to the Vast Number
Who Have Been Unable to
see the British Doctors, these
Eminent Gentlemen Have Eek
tended the Time for Giving
Their Services Free for three
Months to all Who call Be-
fore June 10th.
Owing to the large number of inva'
lids who have called upon the British
Doctors at the Office room, 204 and zoe
Marquardt Block, and who have been
unable to see them, these eminent
gentlemen have, by request, consented
to continue giving their services free
for three months to all invalids who
call upon them before June 10th.
These services will consist not only
of consultation, examination and ad
vice, but also of all minor surgical op
erations.
The object in pursuing this course il
to become rapidly and personally &C
quainted with the ,sick and afflicted
and under no consideration whatever
will any charges be made for any ser
vices rendered for three months, to al
no call before June 10th.
The doctors treat all forms of diseas,
and deformities, and guarantee a cur'
in every case they undertake. At tn
first interview thorough examination
is made; and, if incurable you ar,
frankly and kindly told so, also advis
ed against spending your money fol
useless treatment.
Male and female weakness, catarrha
deafness; also cancer without pain o.
cutting; all skin disc asses, rupture ant
all diseases of the rectum are positively
cured by their treatment. T..
DR.. j. Boyd, the chief consulting sur
geon of the institute, is in persona
charge.
r : . = :, !, ! 900 a. m. to 500 p. m
OFFICE Hours: No sunday Hours
SPECIAL NOTICE-If you canno
call, send stamp for question blank TO
home treatment $z3. y. d.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
RAMS HORNS.
Growth makes the glad Christian.

Growth makes the glad Christian.
A half success may be a whole fall
ure. ...IH "
The place Of prayer becomes the bos-
ON Of God.
He who falls before Him will be
raised beside Him. M q.
The greatest motive forces are the
ones that cannot be moved.
To jump down mans throat Is q
poor way to get to his heart. -.
II our hands would touch humanity.
our hearts must touch Heaven.
God may deny you many toys, but
He will certainly give you the king
dom. n i. IL
There was more dancing over the
golden calf than over two tables OF
stone. go ~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
An Epidemic Of Whooptng
III. II Cough. III \ " s

Last winter during an epidemic OF
whooping cough my children contract
ed the disease, having severe corg hing
spells. We had used Chamberlain 8
Cough Remedy very successfully for
crouE and naturally turned to IT at
that tim. and found II relieved the
cough and effected a complete cure. -
JOHN e. CLIFFORD, Proprietor Norwood
House, Norwood, N. Y. This remedy
is for sale by all Druggists. 4
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
Orange Free state Flag.

The Orange Free State flag is a SIM.
pie rectangle of vivid orange. An
orange tree in full fruit is the most
distinctive feature he arms Of the
Orange Free State. bSNeath the tree
are on one side a lion and on the other
number of oxen. An ox-wagon sim-
liar to that on the Transvaal arms and
three suspended horns complete the
whole. "Spes Bona good hope lis
written underneath the arms Of Cape
Colony, the chief feature of which 10
lion rampant figure Of Hope SUR.
mounts the Shield the supporters OF
which are couple Of native animals"
~
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
PARLoR CAR SERVICE TO CHIC
AGO AND DEs MONIES.

The GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE
has improved the equipment Of its day
light service between Chicago and Des
Moiaes by the addition Of Parlor Cars
to it's trsiD, No. L., Westbougd, leaving
Chicago at 900 q. m. daily except Sun
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-06-01
High Collars Injurious.

Doctors say that the high collars so
MT n worn by both men and women
are productive Of dire physical results.
The head is thus thrown forward to
relieve the back of the neck, and this
narrows the chest and decreases the
e-.aeitv aa ~ sass go
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DIES MONIES PASSENGER TRAINS
g. R. s &P., GOING EAST.

CRISP, GOING EAST.
ARRIVE. DEPART.
I. $50 p. m. Chicago Limited 20 - m
y 4:3Q .. m. Day Express y Mail ~ ~ m
,sse q Night Ex press VIZ. J. :oS m
5. ?. $780,. Hawkeye Limited .....7:CO m
C.R,I&P, GOING WEST.
d $40 q. m. :, Denver Limited. ..'S: rs m
4. :55 p. m. Night Limited Express ..6:4O m
l s Rocky D soun EaRaei Limited %
C.R.I&P. TO KEOKUK.
$3.50 3. m Keokuk >. ..7:l0 a FL
DEs MONIES & FORT DODGE. 1
$40 D. M. Ruthven Mail s. Express. 1910 p m
& lO:45 q. m Tara and Fort Dodge .a:do m
$3.50 p. m. MINI. and 81 Paul. Ky, N
4 e:4O a. m, st. Paul and Mimi. Flyer $3.50 a IN
INDIANoLA s. WINTER5ET BRANCH.
LAO p m Winterset Acco mmodation;8:a5 a m
IN GN5 p m. 4. .IndiBnola Express. 8:ao a. m
NCAGO GREAT w ESTERN-N ORTIZ 81
sZss, 81 m Chicago and st. Paul Lin. g 30 m
Chicago and St. Paul Ex ~ ~ q. m
Ia. m =. Twin Cities Special ~ 80 y m
sfEHICAGo GREAT WEST ERN-SOUTH
VI M Kansas City Limited. 200 m
IA o.. Day J: Express. $3.50. *ll;4l .
a. Might Express. 845 p m
|gs DHICAGO BURLINGTON &,QUINCY
ek pm Abba and Burlington Pass +3,h p m
sSk pm Chicago and Peoria Expr ess 70 m
sSNs00a m 81. Abba Accommodation. -. 70 IN
KEoKUK & WESTERN
ILL m Mail and EXPRESS ga 15 : m
Il CHICAGO & NORTH WEsTER N
e.,5 p m IL. Sioux City. N. & W. 900 a m
sli:s6 q m ~ !. Chicago Limited. 800 p. m
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Delegates Report Of the Z
General Conference.

To the pastor and members Of
st. Paul "A. M. E church and
Sunday school: Il was through the
kind providence Of God, that was
. ermitted to attend the General
Conference. First allow me to
say that / met the lar gest and most
in telligent body Of Afro> American
christian workers that ever assem-
bled. With few exceptions, the
" ork Of the conference was very
harmonious. The report the sees
retaries ofthe different Departments
show that the church has made the
greatest progress in its history dur
ing the past quadrennial.
The financial secretary shows
that he has collected S403, 4o7, 50.
The secretary Of missions has col.
lected $5s,s76,56. The mite mis-
sionary society Of the church raised
S5,956,5s Of this money The
report Of the editorial and business
m anagers shows a marvellous
growth Of the paper in past four
years.
The bishops who presided are
Henry M. Turner. James A. Han
dy, Benjamine T. Tanner, Abra-
ham Grant, Benjamine W. Arnett,
W. B. Derrick, Benjimine F. Lee,
Wesley j. Gaines and NJ. B. Sal
tiers. We also elected five new
bishops two for Africa, one for the
West Indies and the other two to
assist IN the home work. The
newly elected bishops are Evens
Tyree, NJ. NJ. Moore, Chas. S.
Smith, G. 7. Shaffer and L. J !,
Coppin. general officers are H..
B. Parks, sec'y. Of Mission: P. A.
Hubbard, financial Sec''y.; H. T.
Johnson; editor Of the Christian
Recorder; H. 7. Healing, editor
Of the Review; RI w. Leek,
Business Manager of the Book
Concern; G. E. Taylor, editor Of
the Southern Christian Recorder;
B. F.. Watson, Sec'y. Of Church
Extension; J. r. Hawkins, Sec'y.
Of Education; Dr. Chaplele, Sect.
Of Sunday School Union.
l was indeed proud Of my church
when l listened to the Quadren-
NAL address by Bishop Lee, in
which he shows the marvellous
growth Of our great church. Its
influence is unmeasureable and far
beyond our widest dreams. From
a church in the little blacksmith
shop in 1857. with one preacher,
no bishop, no teacher, no school
building, no conferences, no pro-
perty, no colleges. Today we
have, according to Bishop Lees
statistics shows that we have,
5,O95 church edifces, II bishops,
IS annual conferences, 5,439 min
listers, 663, 706 members, 1869, 765
adherents, making grand total Of
2,223,4 73 followers. We have 90
colleges, 165 teachers, 5,257 pu-
pills, with $50 graduates, with
church property valued at S10,>
80 $4,000. The connection has
raised for education since 1884
81, 140, 013,31. s-.....
= ~. -
WHERE THE BISHOPS WILL PRESIDE
FOR THE NEXT FOUR YEARS.
First District New England,
New York, New Jersey and Phil>
adelphia Conferences, W. B. Der
rick D. D. ..
Second District, Baltimore,
Virginia, West and North Carroll
ma, b. F. Lee, ID. IL, Phi, D.
Third District, Ohio and Pitts
burg, B. W. Arnett, D. D. LII, D.
Fouth District, Indiana, Iii
nois, Iowa and Michigan, Abra
ham Grant. &~ ,
Fifth District, Colorado, Kan
sas and Missouri, c.. T. Shaffer,
D. D. ..-yI
Sixth District, Georgia and
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06
ga FLOWER OF HE'LL"
Strange Blossom Recently Sent from
Central America to an
Indiana Man.

E. c. Downey, an attorney of Churu-
busco, Ind, who spent many months
in Central America, has just received
from a friend III Guatemala one of the
most wonderful species of flowers.
known to mankind. 1t is called the
rose of hell,' and grows only in the
vicinity of Antigua, near the crater Of
the volcano of Fuego. 1t is looked up
on by the native Indians with q super
stitious dread, and is named the rose
of hell'' because it thrives- better near
the steaming Fuego than away from it.
The Indians regard the crater OF
Fuego as the doorway of the Internal
regions. and this flower as being pro-
duced by the evil spirits associated
with the demons of the sulphurous
cline where the souls of the sinful
all go.
The flower is very deadly, and when
boiled into a liquid and given to any
animal death rapidly follows without
pain, as quiet and peaceful as sleep.
Science does not record another in
stance where this wonderful flower IS
found except in Guatemala, and the
only place it is found in that coun-
try is near the doorway of the famous
Fuego Volcano. Several universities Of
this country will send after specimens
of the rare flower and use it for exper-
iments and demonstration to the
classes in botany.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

aragua route for the Isthmian camel
Let Congress do its part toward
starting this great work.
There seems to be no good reason
for keeping Oklahoma, with popu-
lation of nearly 400, 900, ont of state
hood any longer; and New Mexico
and Arizona ere also ripe for state-
hood.
With city debt greater than the
combine debts of every state in the
Union it is not surprising that the
tax payers of Greater New ork are
seriously studying ways and means
of overihrowing Tammany and get
ting their municipal affairs on an
honest basis.
1t is said that many of the Filipino
rebels are armed with guns of
American make. aud if Uncle Sam
can find out who furnished them
there will be trouble for somebody.
This governments hint seems to
have had good effect npon the
foreign ministers at Pekin, who are
now really trying to agree instead of
to disagree. 1t is their last chance.
If they fail, the work will be put in
more capable hands.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06
AFTER ALI OTHERS FAl,

The Cody Treatment cures. Ii YOU
are deaf or have consumption, con-
suit the physicians of the Cody Medi-
cal Institute. 95 per cent. of the con-
sumptives we treat are cured. Deaf
ness from whatever cause, or long
standing may be assured that the
treatmet will reach successfully their
case. Catarrh, in all its aggravating
form, Asthma, Epilepsy, Neuralg gia,
Rheumatism, diseases of the Stomach.
Kidney and Liver, Piles, Vericocele
HYdrocele, Structure, and all diseases
OF the Eye successfully treated. Spec
tacies furnished and guaranteed.
Testimonials furnished to those wish
ing them. Home treatment as effec-
tive as office treatment. Persons at "a
distance write for home treatment
free Symptom blank and book. Ad-
dress Cody Medical Institute, 220-222
South street. Springfield, Mo.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06
No Boer spinsters.

Old maids do not exist in the Trans
vaal. There aren't enough women to
go round. and every girl usually is
lucky enough to come off with more
than one proposal. Women school
teachers especially are fortunate.
They teach one term-rarely more.
Before the end of it some rich young
bachelor among the Beers has pro-
posed and been accepted, for their
admiration for the woman gifted to
earn money with her brains is un-
bounded.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06
Queer Chtne.e nclief.

Many so-called educated Chinese.
says the North China Herald, firmly
believe that a kingdom exists where
all rhe inhabitants are pigmies; one
where az are giants; another where all
ire women, and another where every
person has hole though the center
Of his body, so thss- Jy means of pole
thrust through this hole they may be
carried from one place to another.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06
breaking a Record.

DR.. Conan Doyle is very quick
writer. 1t is recorded of him that on
one occasion. when returning home
with a friend in the evening after q
splendid day of cricket, he remarked
that certain incident would make a
good story. After dinner the friend
said: You'd better do that story"
To which recommendation DIR. Doyle
replied: "I've done st."
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

committee it has been decided to re-
duce the taxes bv about S30,000,000.
instead Of about S15,0O0,OO0, which
was at first supposed to be the maxi
mum possible. The stamp duties on
bank checks, warehouse and express
receipt. teiegrams and patent medi-
cines will be abolished. Those on
beer and on stock exchange transac-
tions will not be touched at present,
at least, not by the committee. The
bill as agreed upon. will be submitted
to the full committee, including the
Democrats, on December l, and will
be reported as soon as congress re-
conveues. Commissioner Wilson, of
the Internal Revenue Bureau, was
before the committee for some time
one day the latter part of last month
giving Information concerning the re-
duction of certain schedules. In esti-
mating the effect Of these, both COM
missioner and committee labor un-
der disadvantage of not knowing ac-
curately just what revenue is derived
from the different heads under the
stamp schedules. Most of lie stamps
used are identical with each other
for whatever purpose they are used.
There is no telling, for instance,
whether one cent stamp sold goes
for telegram, bank check, all ex-
press receipt, a conveyance of real
estate, or for any one of dozen
other purposes.
Senator McComas, of Maryland,
well stated the Republican position
in regard to reappor:ionment and re-
duction Of southern representation
the other day when he said: 81 am
informed that the House will pass q
reapportionmcnt bill. / hope that
this measure may Increase the unit
Of presentation. rather than the
number of members. 1t
is better to have one member for
every 200,O0o people than 10 have n
large increase in the membership Of
House. | do not expect any present
legislation respecting the suppression
| or the governed in the four southern
states, that is, Mississippi, Louisiana,
North Carolina and South Carolina.
1t would seem wise TO await the de-
cisipn Of the Supreme Court Of the
United Statos, which must pass upon
! the grandfather clause Of the con-
stitusional amendments adopted in
| Louisiana and North Carolina, before
any action is taken. is safe to as
sumo that The Supreme Court will
shed some light on this subject, and
we will thus be furnished with far
more Information than could be
brought out in general discussion at
this time. think il wise and best
tor the country that there should be
no long and heated discussions over
the apportionment or diminished
representation bills In this very short
and crowded session. Should the
Supreme Court decide that the
'grandfather clause" is uncoustiiut-
ional. then this movement to sup
press sufferage in the black belt MAY
fall to the ground"
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

the campaign gave the republicans in
Congress motto that should be
lived up to during this session of
Congress. eve republicans are peo-
pie who work, not talk"
The republican caucus of the
Nebraska legislature should be able
TO settle the Senatorial question
without any outside assistance
Comptroller of the Currency
Dawes strongly recomends i'll his
annual report that the laws be
amended SO as 10 place more re-
strictions upon the loaning of money
by national banks to their own di-
rectors. He says that two-thirds OF
the failures of national banks can be
traced to the practice of loaning
money to directors and officers with
out proper security.
President Mckinley may we'll be
proud of his Union League Club
speech. 1t contains much that any
American might we'll be proud of,
and the following especially appeals
to republicans: "The republican
party has placed upon it tremendous
responsibilities. No party could ask
for higher expression of conf dence;
it is great thing to have this con-
fidencc; it will be greater thing to
deserve.and hold it," Who wouldn't
be proud to have uttered those
words.
Dom Paul might obtain few
pointers on the practical value OF
shouts from crowds drawn together
by curiosity by addressing Hon. w.
j. Bryan. Lincoln, Nebraska.
Dave Hill hasn't been doing any
talking Tor publication since the
| election; he has been too busy chuck
| ling and shaking hands with himself.
Now that even iIoke Smith has
I given him few kicks il looks as
though Mr.. Bryan was down for
| keeps.
! Chairman Jones has recovered the
use of his tongue sufficiently to an
nounce that the c6untrv's prosperity
WAS what reelected President Nc
Kinley. His eyesight must also have
improved, as he said before the
election that he couldn't see the
prosperity
The Sultan of Turkey will find
himself dancing Il lively jig 10 tune
whlstled by Uncle Sam before he is
much older.
Senator Pettigrew has been keep
ing quiet, but his son, who was with
the Boer army, has bobbed up to say
that the Roers will win yet. But he
wasn't sure enough of it to stay over
there to participate in their triumph.
The mid-road pops, who are to
hold u national conference, might
make scoop by nominating Bryan
for 1904.
Chicago's manufacturing growth
may be judged from the fac: that it
lis now consuming 20 per cent more
coal than It did one year ago.
Congress would do we'll to follow
the recommendation of Fourth AS
sistant Postmaster General Isristow
for additional legislation against
green goods and lottery swiudlers,
which will close the express and
telegraph companies to the swindlers.
| Gen. Jos. Wheeler said in speet b
the other day: IL believe that under
! a good government the FilipinOs will
/ become u race of which we may be
! proud | think they are vastly
SUPERIOR 10 the MeXicans"
! Although Senator Spooner has an
| nouuced that he would not be q can-
| didate for reelection, there is a
strong movement in Wisconsin to
! give him another term.
/ Sensible men will wait until the
reduction of internal revenue taxes
is completed before attempting to
criticise it.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

If YOU want nice job of poster
work, letter heads, circulars, in fact
anything in the job printing line, call
on the REPuBIIcAN.
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

The Republicans intend TO keep
their pledge to reduce or abolish the
war taxes that are SO great nuisance
to the people of the United States.
at recent meetings of the Republican
members Of the Ways and Means
The Taney County republican. (Forsyth, Mo.) 1895-1992, 1900-12-06

New Orleans and LOuisiana.
New Orleans represents more than
the total valuation Of the rest of Louisi-
ana and pays more than half the taxes.