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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
DIDN'T WANT SYMPATHY.
[From the Chicago News.7

lHTOTn the Chicago News.
"A native of the mountain district of
Kentucky had occasion to go on jour
ney recently, and, before starting. took
out an accident policy. He CHANGED to
be one of the victims of a railway col
lision, and the next morning his widow.
armed with a newspaper report in which
his name was mentioned among the
killed, called on the agent of the insur-
ance company and demanded tIfe money
But, madam said the agent I'VE
will have to have more definite proof be-
fore we can pay your claim"
More proof" exclaimed the bereaved
woman. why, he's dead'rn a door nail,
I reckon"
Possibly, my dear madam" answered
the polite agent, land I am very sorry
Sorry You are sorry. are you?'
Il certainly am, madam I sincerely
sympathize with you in your sad Attic
ton
But hain't you goin' to give me the
money what's comm to me?''
Not today. Your claim will have to
be investigated first
That's just like a good-fer- nothin'
man." angrily retorted the bereaved Wo-
mon- You all are mighty perlite bout
things so long as they hain't costin' you
nothin', but the minnet a. poor, lone fe-
male does git chance to git holt Of a
leetle spendin' money, you got the gall
to say you're sorry
And the Indignant female slammed the
door behind her as she left the Office
in search of additional proof.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
ETIQUETTE OF SHOOTING.
IFrom the London Globe.l

IFrom the London G1obe.l
The etiquette of shooting in England
is sometimes little difficult to fathom,
and in some respects is a little absurd,
especially in the most artificial form. the
shooting of reared pheasants. But Eng
Hsh etiquette, even in its stringency, is
as nothing to the form which prevails
in Germany. A book on the etiquette
of the sport, published last year by a
German sportsman, is now, it is said,
being adopted by all the owners of the
larger shoots, in spite of the absurd for
malIties, as they seem TO US, Of its reg
ulations- For instance, the invitations
to shoot are sent out on printed forms
which contain the place of rendezvous.
the hour, the kind Of game that may be
shot. and last, but not least, the laws
laid down regarding the conduct Of the
sportsman There are a dozen things
that each shooter is forbidden to do,
such as to load before all the guns are in
their places, or to move without orders.
and for each infringement of any Of
these regulations a fixed hne-generally
five marks-is laid down As if this
were not sufficient. further penalties are
appointed for each shot missed The
effect must be strange One can imagine
a really careful German never letting
his gun off unless the shot were of the
easiest, and waiting patiently for a hare
to sctop. Then what opportunities are
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

young and don't you give up courage.
A bitter smile spread over Leo's face.
7 have written verses he said.
Without displaying the least astonish-
ment, she continued:
All, l understand. You compose songs.
You ind it hard to secure sales for them.
to know my name? Well they call me
Margot- You will not sing about me, for
there are so many fairer creatures. Should
you take a notion to do so you will have
to call me Marguerite
Then followed g. long silence. He felt
that it was time to go.
As he stood on the threshold to bid her
adleu Leo Bernis had a golden idea. As
a true poet he could not act otherwise
toward one whose soul appeared beauti-
ful to MIN on account of the human love
knight he took her coarse, black-nailed
hand, the hand Of the outcast, and bow
To him it was the hand of q queen.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

An old lady who is very much of a
bore paid a visit to a family of her
acquaintance. She prolonged her stay,
and finally said to one of the children:
I'm going away directly, Tommy and
I want you to go part of the way with
me- Cant do it. We are going to
have dinner as soon as you leave" re-
piled Tommy. Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Her Defnition.-"Yes," said Miss Cay
enne. HE is undoubtedly a cynic."
What is your idea of a cynic?" He
is a person who keeps you continually
in doubt whether he is unusually clever
or unusually disagreed Washington
unusually disagreeable-" - Washington
Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

An Unfortunate Occurrence-Lucinda
What stahted de row at de station?"
Melinda-'sDat vulgah Jim Johnsing
went a little too fah.'' Lucinda-"HOws
dat2" Melinda-''Why, he frowed a hull
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

A Warm Reception-'.So Bronner is
the only one in your neighborhood who
has his coal in, eh?'' Yes, and we tell
him he'll have to give a house warming
by and by and invite US all in.'-Phil-
adelphia Evening Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Mrs. PartIeigh-'tI ought to ask TITLE
ton, know; but I'm afraid if he comes
here once he'll be coming all the time"
Partleigh-'fWe could ask him some
evening when Bertha is doing her piano
practice. '-Boston Transcript.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Mr.. G. Ormandizer struggling to carve
the first turkey his wife has ever cook
ed)-tSay, Mary, the bones in this bir&
are thicker than a shads-just hear the
knife grit" Mrs. G. Ormandizer (al-
most crying with anxiety)-"YOu must
be against the shells, John" shells %
Yes, John; don't you remember that
you asked me to stuff the turkey with
oysters ?''-Brooklyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Feminine Diplomacy-''TIow do you
get on with your new neighbOrs2'' VERY
nicely" answered Mrs. Blykins. I'VE
pursued our usual programme, and as
soon as they moved in sent over and
asked to borrow their wash-tub, fat
irons, gas-stove, and baby grand piano."
but you have all such things yourself"
'Of course. What L wanted to do was
to head them off. "-Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Might Do There-"Maude thinks OF
applying for a position as soprano in a
church choir" well there's a church
for the deaf up on Seventh street,
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

He-"Oh, pray, Miss Dalrimple, don't
call me Mr.. Brookes." She-"Oh, but
our acquaintance has been so brief.
This is so sudden (Sweetly) why
shouldn't call you Mr. Brookes?" He
''Oh-only because my names Somer-
Setr'-Punch
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

given to that type Of man-already too
common-who has seen his bird tower
in the next field but twol But perhaps
the German host has a keeper TO take
down each mans aggregate OF hltA
misses and infringementa
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

The Ravages of Time.-Mrs waile-
I'm sure the constant anxiety must
have been terribly wearing" Mrs. Luers
Wearing? Why, in the last three
years I've grown to look at least six
months olderP'-Idfe
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Clergyman-''My child, beware of
picking a toadstooI instead of a mush-
room. They are easy to confuse Child
THAT be all roight, sur. Us balm t
agoin' to eat 'em ourselves they're
agoin' to market to be sold.'-Tit-Bits.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

'eWell, Daisy, shall we pay the house
rent or give dinner?' why, give the
dinner, of course! What good will paid
up house rent do US if we lose our social
position ?''-Iife.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

The Matrimonial Lottery-Nfiss Askins
DO you believe in church lotteries?''
De Witte-''We err rather like
church weddings. Puck.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

He was nervous. Twas time for him
now to propose;
He tried to be calm, but he couldn't
She was nervous. Twas time for him
now to propose
She feared very much that he wouldn't
Philadelphia Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

waiter, this steak is as tough as
leather" Waiter-"I've always heard
you was an original character. sir; but
I'm hanged if you don't jist say the
same as all on 'em dol"-Hariem Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Getting Himself Disliked.-''Is young
Mr. Dibbins a man of any social discern
ment?" mo; every time he calls on me
he takes my poodle's chair. ''-Chicago
Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

1.-The man who wrote Home, Sweet
Home was a bachelor, I believe" she
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

DO you think that experience as a
football player helps to fit a man for
usefulness in real life2''
Well" answered the athletic youth.
Il should think it would stand a man in
good stead if he contemplated in Color
ado. Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Extreme-''I just now saw her get off
a car facing forward" Yes she affects
an extremely masculine air. in public
Detroit Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Mother-"J Johnnie, your face is very
clean; but how did you get such dirty
hands?" Johnnie "Washin' me face"
.Tit-BitS.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Yes" he replied, what a beautiful
thing would have been lost to the world
if he had married before he wrote it,
Then they came out from behind the
palms.-Chicago Times-Hera1d.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Il wonder what makes Chumley look
SC sad
She-Haven't you heard? His wife's
mind is gone
I don't wonder. He told me she had
been giving him a piece of it every day
for three years ''-Brooklyn Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Perker-Doubt the Genesis story of
the unity of the human racel Why,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

DO you know, Willie. it pains me to
have to punish you?" It's different
than the pain I feel, though. isn't it
ma p onkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

She Was an Immune-'I should think
your mother would punish you for
that" said the neighbours little girl to
the one who had disobeyed. "She can't"
was the confident reply. 1--WE been sick
and Tn not well enough to be spanked
vet, and she can't keep me in the house,
because the doctor says must have
fresh air and exercise. Oh, I'm having
a bully me.'-Chicago Evening Post
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

A Thorough OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
$50 your automobile came in first, eh?''
Wynner-" Yes. It was a close thing,
though. Would you believe it, when I
ran over that nurse and baby, I felt in
clined to quit; but something said to me.
This is no time for pulling sentiment .
Brooklyn Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

AS Usual-Assistant- are more
dispatches about that battle in the
east" Editor-'fWha do they say2''
Assistant-..It appears that both sides
were greatly outnunb ered, but each de-
feated the enemy with severe losses -
Harlem Life
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-11-03

Hap1y-But men of science
Men of science: Listen to any con-
versation in any language, anywhere,
and you will find the men talking about
their digestion and the women about
their cooks. Life.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26

take the chair of Greek In his alma
mater. With this Ia view, his friends
secured for him the Offer Of tutorship
In Oberlin. But Just then there was q
cali for a young man to go under q
four years. contract to teach in the co.'s
lege his father had founded in ceylon.
This place was offered to him and he
accepted II.
After his return from India he went
to Yale, primarily to study Greek But
he chose Vale in order that he might do
some work in the Theological Seminary
while studying for a Doctors degree in
the postgraduate department. escom-
spleted two years OF work in the Theo-
logical Seminary and received the de-
gree of doctor OF philosophy in 1889.
Soon after ne succeeded w. r. Harper
to the chair Of sacred literature in Yale.
.sMrs. Sanders is a native OF Wiscon-
sin. She was for several years stu
dent of Ripon College, but did not
graduate. having left her class about
the middle OF her junior year. She is
highly spoken of by those who know
her. They have three children"
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Robbery in Boarding Camp.

Polk City. Sept. 26-Two men, Riley
and Flemming. laborers of a North
western gang. who have been employed
at the work here in the gravel pits.
have disappeared suddenly and with
them Went between SIS and $50. that
were stolen in the night from eight or
ten employees of the company who had
been drinking heavily and were not In
a condition to guard their hard earned
money. All of the men are members
OF the boarding camp Of 7. S. Bertrand.
Warrants have been issued for Riley
and Flemming. and are in the hands OF
the sheriff OF Polk county
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
| ! [DD[AV|)RIRS
State Convention Of The Christtan
Fndeavor Society In sss.
sion at 0ttumwa
Attendance Large and the Interest
Great Noted Lecturers on
the Program.
Cedar RAPIDS Presbvterv Meats al
Cedar Rapids Presbytery Kests at
Clinton Other Iowa Reli.
gious Gatherings.

Ottumwa Sept. 26.-The fifteenth an
nual convention of the Christian En-
sdeayor Society of Iowa is being held in
this city this week. The opening ses-
sion was held at the Grand opera house
yesterday afternoon and the convention
will close with AN address by John
Willis Baer, of Boston, Mass, dnterna-
3tional secretary of the Young Peoples
Society OF Christian Endeavor, Thurs
day evening.
quarters building ind the Grand opera
house, where the several sessions of
the convention will be held are pro-
fusely decorated in orange and blue,
the colors of the society.
The executive committee met both
morning and afternoon. Reports of
workers in the state show decided
increase in interest and material gain
in membership.
The visiting Endeavorers We're for
mally welcomed to the city last evening
by an address by Hon. r. A. Holt, fol-
lowing Which was the annual address
of the state president William Orr, of
Clarinda. The election of officers will
be held today. There are twelve dis
lstricts in the state and representative
from each district will make the nomi-
nations. The present state officers are
William Orr, Clarinda president; Miss
/ Jennie E. Catlin, Fairfield, secretary;
Miss Zerilda Black, Clinton, statistical
secretary; John RenfreW, Oskaloosa.
treasurer This is the first term of
President Orr. and it is the prevailing
/ opinion that he will be reelected, as
may also the remaining officers.
Cherokee is a candidate for thu con-
vention in 1901, and Cedar Rapids dele
gates have already started crusade
4 for the honor in 1902. The visiting dele
i gates We're entertained last evening at
4 a reception held at the parlors of the
Y. NJ. c. A. The principal address to-
day will be by j. Wilbur Chapman. OF
New York. A big open air meeting will
4 be held Thursday afternoon, during
which time there will be addresses by
Mr. Chapman j. Willis Baer, of Bos-
ton. and G.. w. Mcclure. Of Atchison
slSKan.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
f.AlllA couHTY TAiR.


1800 H0o0o ana VhfeAHon1n8 Weotner
teduSss y stsndance.
Specialize Times Republican.
Toledo Sept. %. Threatening wealth
Ter reduced the attendance at the Tamas
county fair yesterday. Today promises
good sport In the speed department, all!
the races having we'll filled emery Lists.
The $3.50 trot. free-for-all trot and q
running race are scheduled for Thurs
day, with seven entries In each Frl-
days racing consists of the free-for-all
pace with six entries, tire three-minute
trot with fourteen entries and run
ming race with an exceptionally good
field.
In the farm section the display is not
~ good assin former years, bad wealth
i err and bad roads comb bring to keep sex-
hibits in this department away. Swine
| Is an excellent class and some fine cat
tie and poultry are shown. The exhibit
OF drawing by the pupils of the Toledo
schools is large and entirely worthy Of
lcreditable mention and shows system.
attic and careful work on the part Of the
lchildren and their Instructors
New Trotting star.
i Special to Timez- Republican
Iowa Falls, Sept. 26.-Jo ohm Conley left
last evening for Toledo, Ia, where he
took the trotting stallion, George A. Al.
Horton, owned here by Hettler brothers
The horse will start in two races at To.
Iledo going from there to the carniva
races at Cedar Rapids This is the frs
season on the track for this horse ant
he has made a good record, making .
4 splendid showing in the races at Du.
4 buque, Des Moines and other lowe
points. Mr.. Conley is the gentleman that
developed the we'll known pacing mare
Ethel "A, who made record of 2:10A a.
a two-year-old and Mr.. Conley think:
he has in his new protege another hors
that will make name for himself in tn,
Il turf world
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Dom ocra,s ., 81 oodbine.

Special 10 Times Republican
Wood bine. Sept. 26.The demo-pops
opened their campaign here last eve
ming. Rev. j. r. speck. Of Council
Bluffs was the drawing card. The Bry-
an Club hired the city band and pro-
sceeded to the opera house where the rev.
erend gentleman spoke to an audience
consisting Of about half democrats and
half republicans. His whole speech was
simply abuse Of the republican admins
tration and President Mckinley. He did
not advance an argument at all and
made several misst atements. All in all
Iii was not vote getter for the rarty.
Many went with the expectation of
hearing good argument, but came
away disappointed.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Hnrneopn1hs 10 Meet.

Iowa City, Sept 26.-The Northwest.
ern Iowa Homeopathic Medical ASS ocia-
ton will meet in Sioux City, October 8
and 4, for its eighth annual session. The
gathering promises TO be unusually sue
cessful and the attendance of 100 mem
bers is already assured The program
for the meeting is as follows:
Bureau of Surgery Or. ]. G. Collester.
of Spencer, Ia. chairman: Dr.F. Fiege,
Of Woonaocket, S. D.. Fractures of Els
bow Dr. Alton, of Fort Dodge, Ia,
'.Strangulated Hernia"
Bureau Of materia medica-Dr. A. u.
Aacomber of Norfolk, Neb., chairman;5
Dr.. F. L. Matchell. of Artesian, S. D..
THE Polycrest;' Dr. W. T. Kile, Of
Plainview. Neb, Some Newer Rene
Dies DR.. N. h. Marvin, of Sioux City,
Ia, Sulphur" DR.. G. D. Chandler, of
Harrington, Neb., The Tissue Rene"
dies" DR.. "A. L. Macomber, Of Norfolk,
Neb., The Philosophy of Homeopathy
Bureau of obstetrics and gynaecology
DR. Jennie Murphy, Of Yankton, S. D.,
Echairman. Dr. E. Stella Perrigo, of
/ Pipessone Mimi, .Dystocia;; DR.. Anna,
G. Kilgore, of Luverne, Mimi, The
Forceps;' DR.. Ruth Marvin, of Sioux
City, Ia, .Displacements;'' Dr. Ade-
laide. Thomas, of Sioux City, Ia. Leu
corrhea;'' Dr. Jennie Murphy. Of Yank-
ton S. D., "Dysmenorrhoea.
Bureau of practice of nedicine-Dr. a.
J.. Hayden. of Wall Lake, Ia, chairman:
DR.. A. H Rogers, of Canton, S. D., Ty-
gphoid fever" DR.. Sherman. of Sheldon,
Ia, Influence Of Climate on Tubercu-
losis;s DR.. E. j. North, of Rock Rapids,
la, Pneumonia I. DR.. "A. w. Slaught,
OF Estherville, Ia. Epilepsy; DR.. a.
A. Cotton. OF Nermillion, S. D.. Mem
sbraneous Group DR.. a. Groman, of
ISOdebolt, Ia. ..Anti-Toxine::' DIR. A. L.
Hayden. of Wall Lake, Ia. Capillary
Bronc hits
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
3reck enr,dge i.ondsmen settle

Waterloo. Sept. 26The bondsmen Of
A. l.; Breckenridge have settled with
the Perpetual Building and Loan As
sociation by the payment of $1,000 each,
which is equivalent to the payment of
$4,000. They were sued for 5000.
Breckenridge was the secretary Of the
association and Is now serving a sen-
Itence in the penitentiary for embex-
cling the funds Of the concern.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
women's Relief corps Meets.
Special to Times.

convention OF the Woman's Relief
Corps was held in this city yesterday.
Addresses We're made by Mrs. Snyder,
of Dubuque, department president Of
the state; by Mrs. Redell, Of Dubuque.
state Inspector; by Mrs. Vance, OF Dav-
export. member OF the executive
board, and by Mrs. Georgia Worker,
senior vice commander OF the state. In
the evening rousing campfire was
held to which the members OF the G.
IA. r.. were invited.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Death a, Sc. Anthony.

Special to Times-Republtcan.
ST. Anthony, Sept. 26.-Mrs. Rebecca
Atkinson was born In Maryland Sep
TENDER 10, 1871, and died September %.
1900, at the home OF her son, w. r. At
kinson. She united with the Disciple
church at the age OF Is years. of which
she was faithful member till the time
of her death. Deceased leaves two
daughters and one son and other rela-
tives and friends to mourn her loss.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Foot BAH at FEDORA.

Special to Times-Republican.
Eldcra, Sept. 26.-The Eldora ard
Western College foot ball teams will
open the foot ball season proper al this
place next Friday, Sept. 81 The West
4 rn College team has been praeticing
for&the past few weeks and is said to
be in good shape. Coach Latimer. of
the home team, says that the team is
in the best physical condition possible
at this time OF the year and with the
linen Of last years team and the new
material feels confident of winning the
game.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Fell Thru q fridge,

SpeciaI 10 TImes-RepuUllCaH. n
Dayton. Sept. 2s. George Reinhart. q
brakeman on the C. & n. w, while
walking across the bridge Just below
this place. stubbed his foot and fell
into the hollow OF the creek bed, break
ins: one Rib and sifsjuring his spins. He
was unconscious about three hours.
but Is doing nicely At this writing.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
New 1'rottin'g star.
HiR Kealty Deals.
J Times Republican

Special to Times Republican
Iowa Falls. Sept. 26..--Some big realty
deals have reently been made in this
vicinity that indicate the value Of farm
property in this section and is an appre-
citation of the splendid market facilities
this city offers as well as the education
al advantages that the city possesses.
The Titus farm northeast Of town has
been cold by ]. G. Smith to Charles
3Killius, of Swaledale. Ia, for 5000. 1t
is well improved and contains 100 acres
Another deal is the sale of the Cavana
160-acre farm south OF the; city for $4,000
to w. B. Rihardso of Rockwell, Ia. Both
places are near enough to the city to af-
ford the many advantages the place of.
fers and in both Instances the purchase
was made with view to making per.
manent homes of them #
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1900-09-26
Baptists to NJ eetin Mnrshnlltown.
Snecial 10 Times Republican

Iowa Falls, Sept 26.-Marshallto town
Twas CHI osen az the place for holding the
next annual convention Of the Iowa
Valley Baptist Association which has
just closed a meeting in this city. Rev.
a. n. Beaver, of this place was chosen
the district delegate to the state conven-
ton of Baptist churches which meets at
fMuscatine on Oct. 22nd. Mr.. Albert
Alley, of Grinnell. was chosen president
tof the District Baptist Young Peoples
Union and Mrs. Arthur Merritt, of
Grundy Center, vice president Miss
Carrie Waldron. of this city was elected
secretary and treasurer.