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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
RENSBERG Is NOW IN PERIL.
Doors Drive In Outposts and Threaten
the Town.


the Town.
LONDON, Feb. ia dispatch 70 tho
Daily Mail from Rensburg dated yes
terday says: "There has been hard
fighting for two days near Colesburg,
the Beers making strenuous efforts to
outHank the British left. The enemy
occupies strong positions from Achter-
tang, through Potfeintein to point
five miles south of Jasfontein. The
fighting at the outpost camps has been
severe the last few days. Yesterday
the Beers attacked the position of the
Worcesters, to the southeast of Coles
burg. Fighting continued all day and
after dark it was considered necessary
to withdraw to Rensburg. Our losses
are not yet known. On the left the
West Australians, Wiltshires and Berk-
shires had hot fighting but held their
positions against long odds. The Boer
losses were considerable. Owing to
the growing difficulty experienced by
conveys in reaching the camps, all OF
the latter were vacated last night and
the troops withdrew to Rensberg.
The Beers are burning the farms OF
the loyalists, but the latter have con-
trived to get away their stock"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
FILIPINOS STILL ACTIVE.
Bushw ha cking Tactics Being Employed
South Of Manila.

BuShWnRCklnS IacClcS beinS L"Psoy0U
South Of Manila.
MANILA, Feb. 13.-Guerrilla war
fare continues south of Manila. Two
attempts have been made to ambush
the Americans. Colonel Schwan,
while returning with his staff and
an escort of hundred cavalry from
Batangas, was attacked by insurgents.
The latter were dispersed but tho
Americans have five men wounded.
Lieutenant Colonel Beacon. with six
companies of the Fortv-second infan-
try, had two hours fight with Gen.
Pho del Pillars command, which at
tempted to ambush the Americans
along the trail through Morong prov
ince, near the lake. Here Also the in
surgents were dispersed, but the
Americans had several wounded,
among them captain. OF late the
insurgents in Albay province, Luzon.
have adopted harassing tactics against
the towns which the Americans have
garrisoned. They camp in the hills
and maintain constant fire upon the
American outposts. When the troops
sally against them they scatter, ro-
turning when the Americans retire.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
CHRISTIANITY IN BUSINESS.
Its Principle Applied to Commercial
Affairs Would Work Glorious

Its Principle Applied to Commercial
Affairs Would Work . Glorious
Revolution.
There is not the least question that
as the commercial world is organized
and run today it is run at fearful
loss along the side of money" writes
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon, author of I'm
His Steps," in the November Ladies'
Home Journal. Even the rules Of
success that business men lay down do
not insure success. Perhaps no age has
equaled this for disturbance and un-
rest and warning interests in the busi-
ness world. If the principles of Chris
tianity were applied to the whole busi-
ness world 1t would cause a shock
that for the time being would result
in what might indeed prove to be the
greatest financial panic OF the ages.
But out of that result would emerge
a new order of buying and selling that
would result ultimately in more finan-
cial success on the part of more people
than the world has ever witnessed.
Ultimately love will pay in dollars and
cents better than selfishness. On sell
fish principles the business world to-
day does not succeed even in the mat
ter of making money-that is, not for
any length of time nor for the masses
Of the people. Love in business would
lose less money, and actually distrib-
ute the real earnings Of toll among
a far greater number Of human beings,
than is possible now under the pres
ent system"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
TRINITY CHURCH IN RUINS.

One Of tho Largest Methodist Churches
In Chicago Destroyed by Fire.
Chicago, Feb. 16.-Trinity Methodist
Episcopal church, Indiana avenue,
near Twenty-fourth street, was de-
stroyed by fire last night The weekly
prayer meeting was being held when
the flames were first discovered. Fifty
people were attending the services. but
there was no confusion. DR.. William
+. McLennan, pastor of the church,
told them Of their danger, and asked
them to march out orderly through tho
two entrances. The loss Is estimated
at over 100000. The insurance
amounts to $4,000 The church. in
dependent Of furnishings, was erected
at cost Of $122,54O.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16

likely" was the majors reply in a
voice which made Evelyn survey him
in silent wonder, whilst Falkland's
face became simply livid. only, as
it happens, it was fully ten minutes to
nine when l took my departure from
the hotel; and l can assure you that
barely two seconds before was in
your aunt's room, talking to Lady
Howard herself!"
AT ten minutes to nine you were
talking to Aunt Lydia at the Royal
George!' What on earth do you
mean?"
II mean what say, Miss Luttrell;
and, If it is true that you are now of
to join her in London-because this is
the express, which does not stop be-
fore you reach town. am afraid you
are the victim Of another forgery and
some vile scheme concocted simply
with an idea of inveigling you away"
And, having so delivered himself, the
major folded his arms and, with an
air of studied calmness, stood looking
from one to the other of the two hor-
rifled countenances.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Loprosy Found in Chicago.

Chicago, Feb. ia well-defined
case OF leprosy has been found by the
health department in the Chinese COL
ony of the city. Sam Lee, the sufferer
from the disease, is now on his way to
China, travelling on a fund raised for
his benefit among his fellow country
men in Chicago, while the house in
which the Chinaman was found has
been thoroughly disinfected by the au-
thorities and placed in an absolutely
healthful condition. Sam Lee was en-
ployed in laundry at 504 Forty
eighth avenue, operated by his cousin,
Lee Sing. There is absolutely no dan
ger to the laundry patrons" said Dr.
Riley. although the cousin has a
large business, the disease is such that
it cannot be communicated through the
handling of the clothes"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
BRIrlsH cEo-s Bons LzNR
HALF Of Lord Roberts's Iorss In oraal

Half Of Lord Roberts's Force In 0EaA0s
tt Free State. s. .Et$ @
LONDON, Feb. l5.-The British army,
for the first time since the war began,
Is inside the Boer frontier. Lord Rob.
erts, with at least &C, 900 infantry, 1000
cavalry and $50 guns, has turned tho
Magersfontein lines, before which tho
British forces have been camped for
ten weeks, and, with half Of his corpA
he is already operating on Free State
territory. A battle has not yet been
fought, but large tactical advantages
have been gained. The relief of Kim
berley is within measurable reach,
and the way to Bloemfontein is appro-
Gladly easier.
The dispatches of Lord Roberta
sketch three days work. The forward
movement began on Sunday, when
Col. Hannay set out with q brigade of
mounted infantry for Ramah, on tho
Riet river, eight miles from Jacobdal.
one Of the Boer supply bases. On Mon
day, Gen. French with the cavalry di-
vision, seized the crossing of the Reit
river at Dekiel's drift, south Of Jacobs
dial, and eighteen miles east of Honey
nest kloof. He skirmished with tho
Beers and cleared the way for 10000
infantry, who followed across. On
Tuesday with his three cavalry bril-
gades and the horse artillery, General
French rode to the Modder river, .
distance of twenty-five miles, and took
three fords, with high ground beyond
the river and five Boer camps. He
had few casualties in brushes with
the Boer horse. General French has
now fixed himself on General Cronje's
main line Of communications with
Bloemfontein and 10000 infantry,
with 70 guns, are being pushed up 70
support him there.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16

about to lay her hand upon the win
dow, but Falkland was before her. He
had seized the strap and seemed to be
making q vain attempt to let the win
dow down, when suddenly key was
inserted in the lock, the door was
hastily thrown back, and the light OF
4 lantern was directed into the car
riage.
There was a momentary pause as
both Falkland and Evelyn, completely
dazzled by the light, stared vacantly
at the dark figure before them, and
then
Great heavens! Miss Luttrell, is
that you? l thought must have been
mistaken"
It was Major Brown himself who
stood there indistinctly defined in the
darkness; and at the sound of his
voice Evelyn's heart gave great
bound, whilst every particle Of color
retreated from her face. Only now did
she realize that after that evening she
would most probably never see him
again-never again! Full Of this new
thought, she Immediately thrust out
her hand. forgetting as she cid so all
terrible suspicious of the past four
and-twenty hours.
Eyes, I am here" she answered;
"and. as there can be only a second to
, wait. suppose it is-good-by? 1 am
going now" she added falteringly, Ito
join my aunt, who has hurried off at
q moments notice to one of her boys,
who has met with az accident at
school,"
II do not understan1 l accident?
And Lady Howard has Saltcliffe?"
Certainly! Lady ard left by
the $3.50 express" su aented Falk-
land in q tone of impatience.
Miss Luttrell had .r 70 that ef-
feet: but Of course 3 quita likely
that you have h4 nothing. 7Ae
whole affair has Of I'D in The space
Of about IN hour"
! sOh, NO, Of course not-that u quite
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Flood Does Great DAMAGE.

Albany, N. Y, Feb. 16.-Albany is
experiencing the greatest flood since
1857, when the Hudson river rose nine
teen feet above the normal and did
great damage here. The flood Of yes
terday and last night attained height
of eighteen feet two inches, which is
seventeen inches higher than was at
tanned in the big freshet of 1898. 1t is
estimated that more than $1,50O,0OC
damage has been caused.
Troy, N. Y, Feb. 15.-Three lives
have been lost in the freshet.
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"You mean to say

"You mean to say"
THAT it is a liza downright lie, "
he exclaimed. all his pent-up fury
bursting into a fame-"as l myself
happened to see Lady Howard passing
on her way to the station now more
than an hour ago."
"You saw her driving past?" Evelyn
gave one wild despairing glance
around.
And at ten minutes to nine l left
her sitting in her own room at the
Royal George Miss Luttrell," declared
the major in the same peculiarly calm
tone (Which do you believer"
Which? Great heavens, do you
suppose there is any question:" in
terrupted Falkland, with harsh
laugh.
The major smiled.
"Well, perhaps not, when one takes
into consideration that on the one
hand the statement comes from a man
who would stoop to anything in order
to secure his own ends-an individual,
in fact, who habitually carries about
with him a supply of a most dangerous
drug, which he administers, as oc-
casion requires, to any passing ac-
quaintance. That reminds me, Mr..
Falkland. For the future, a third Of
that amount which you gave to me last
night will be quite enough; and even
then you will have plenty of time to
make thorough search and disap-
pear, bag and baggage, before your un-
fortunate victim, whoever he may be,
has enjoyed more than his allotted
share Of dreams; only be quite sure
he does drink it-that is all. had the
sense not to do So"
II beg your pardon, Major Brown;
but, If you wish to insinuate-"
THANK you, l WISH to insinuate
nothing. am merely anxious for you
to know that you have not been quite
as lucky as usual in the choice Of your
subjects" Here tho major raised his
foot to the carriage step and looked
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hat
I
Major.
CHAPTER XIlI.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER XIlI.-(Continued.)
Dropped 1t! You do not mean to
ssay that the letter is lost?" exclaimed
Falkland, starting forward with look
of terrible anxiety on his face. Really,
Miss Luttrell, how very" But, dis
covering Miss Luttrell's gaze concen-
trated upon him in absolute amaze
ment. he seemed suddenly to bethink
himself. for, leaning back against the
cus ons, he folded his arms with an
air IT calm complacence and laughed
indolently. 1T is so annoying, I al
ways think, to lose ones correspond
ence; one never cares to have ones
private affairs published from the
|}housetops. But, great heavens, why
are we stopping here?" Falkland
sprang up from his seat and let down
the window with bang as the train
began to slacken speed.
"Why, what do you mean? We stop
ut Redhill, Of course; this is where
Parker will be waiting with the lug
gage" and Evelyn commenced rubbing
vigorously at the window nearest her,
1t the same time peering out anxiously
through the dimmed glass in the hope
of catching a glance Of the missing
maid.
But Falkland, who had his head half
way out of the window as the train
came to standstill by the side Of the
lamp-lit station, al at once drew back
into the carriage ind brought up the
window again with resounding bang.
"Redhill, Miss Luttrell? Oh, did I
not EXPLAIN" AS he turned his face
toward her Evelyn noticed that he was
deadly pale. "This train was not
down on the time table to stop here.
Lynwood is the first stopping place;
SO that it will be the next station
where Parker is to be found"
Are you sure?" Evelyn bent for
ward anxlously. Had you not better
ask somebody to make certain? Yes,
here comes a guard; ask him."
She had risensto her feet and was
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Beers Take Offensive.

LONDON, Feb. 13.-The most depress-
ing news, however, comes from Natal.
The Beers have occupied a farm south
of Tugela, near Chieveley, which farm
is studded with hills from which tho
country can be commanded for miles
around. 1t is reported from Durham
that Joubert is marching column OF
5000 men to outfank Butler. Tho
Boer column is operating in Zululand,
and there seems to be alarm in Natal
and fear that General Buffers hAe Ss
communication will be attacked.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
THE ANTITRUST CONFERENCE.

Platform Adopted In Favor OF GovoHn.
ment Ownership of Railways.
CHICAGO, Feb. 14.-After heated
debate, the resolutions committee OF
the antitrust conference decided to
report in favor of government owner
ship of railways, and for their seizure
on payment of actual value and with
out payment for 'watered stock or
other fictitious values"
Bees are said to see an enormous dis
lance. When absent from their hive
they 20 up in the air until they SEQ
their home, and then fly toward it In .
straight line.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
CHAPTER XIV.

There was an awful silence, and then
Evelyn passed her hand with a gesture
of dazed bewilderment across her eyes
and slowly recovered herself.
"A forgery-that letter." she gasped.
"Oh, surely, you are mistaken! lit
cannot be-"
Yet, even as she spoke, even as her
eyes rested for one brief moment upon
the majors face, terrible fear took
possession of her, and, starting to her
feet, she made one quick movement
toward the door. Instantly, however,
a hand was laid upon her arm.
Miss Luttrell, what are you doing?
Are you mad? Have your senses for
saken you?" expostulated Falkland,
with a sudden vehemence, "that you
can believe such an absurd, really out
rageous fabrication?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Fatalities at Joliet.

Joliet, Ill.,, Feb. 16.-By the collaps-
ing Of the steel roof of the furnace
casthouse of the Federal Steel COM
pany Martin Blatnik was instantly
killed, Dominiak Witkas was probably
fatally injured, and dozen men more
or less injured.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
To Run Twice q Month.

Washington, Feb. 16.-The war de-
partment is considering the advisable
ity Of establishing in the near future a
regular transport service between San
Francisco and the Philippines, the ves-
sells to be run on semi-monthly
schedule.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
attempt has been made to tear down
my personal reputation. IL .l q

my personal reputation. 4. n q
Implies English Alliance.
II wish to state right here that when
I accepted my post as consul I knew
nothing Of any secret alliance between
America and Great Britain, and that
had seen nothing in the regulations
which made the consul of the Amer
lean republic subject to the whims and
caprice of an English military censor
at Durham. I came to America with q
motive of which I am not ashamed.
There is not one soul who can point
to a single act of mine which departed
from the strictest neutrality. My acts
as public official are all recorded at
the department. My acts now as a pri-
vate man can in no way involve the
public service, and l simply make this
statement in my own defense, as
against those which have come from
the department secretly and officially"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
HAS NO JURISDICTION.

judge Taft Refuses to Grant Injunction
in Kentucky Affairs.
C1NCrNATTI, Feb. l5.--The holding Of
the federal court was that it had no
jurisdiction in the contests in Ken
lucky. Judge Taft refused to grant
the application for injunction against
the Kentucky state board OF elections
and the democratic contestants for
state offices, other than governor and
lieutenant governor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Killed by a Rohhar.

Louisiana, Mo-, Feb. 16.-Policeman
Lowell Pew was shot and killed
Wednesday by one of trio of thieves
who were detected in an endeavor to
break into freight car Of the St.
Louis, Keokuk & Northern railroad.
The murderer escaped.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
She Didn't Mean It

Under the impression that he was
saying a good thing, he asked his
partner why men never kiss one
another, while ladies waste a world
of kisses on feminine faces. because"
the lady replied, "the men have some
thing better to kiss. and the women
haven't"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Burglars Secure Rich Booty.

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Feb. 16.-Bur-
glars ente. ed the store OF ]. H. Taft &
Co. Wednesday and took away silks
and crepons valued at $4,000. A liberal
reward for their capture has been Of
fered, but absolutely no clew was left
behind,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16

Indiana Heirs Find Buried Riches.
Peru, Ind, Feb. 16-The heirs of An.
drew Binkard found $1,000 in coin bu-
ried on his farm. A $50 gold piece,
once owned by Frances Slocum, the
heroine of Wyandotte, was included in
the lot.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Telephone Trust for Iowa

Ottumwa, Iowa, Feb. 16-It is saio
that gigantic movement is being fos-
tered by the Bell Telephone company
of Iowa to gradually absorb all the in
dependent lines in the state. Over
100000 is involved.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Elevator Reported Sold.

St. Louis, No., Feb. 16.-The Farm
ers' Elevator company property was
sold at public auction to John H. Tie
meyer for s172,0O0, the st. Louis Trust
company, as trustee, disposing of the
property.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Important Industry for Kankskee,

Kankakee, ILL.,, Feb. 16-The i'm
mense Standard starch factory in this
city will begin operations in a few
days. Since July l last the sum Of
s150,0O0 has been expended upon the
plant.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Roland Reed L. Better

New York, Feb. 16.-Roland Reed,
the actor, underwent a second opera
ton in st. Luke's hospital. Mr.. Reeds
condition is favorable to an early re-
covery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1900-02-16
Rtole silk NJ ore.t V.ln>

Kankakee, ILL.,, Feb. 1.-the dry
ZOO J store Of J. Lecour & Sons was
robbed Wednesday morning Of $500
worth Of silks.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

Nursery was the notable event of the
week.
Mrs. E. 3 Wells returned from her
eastern trip this week.
Frank Jennings and John n. Spencer,
who have spent the past week In Rock
Springs Wyop VIII return this even
ing
Mr. and Mrs John G.. Felt have re-
turned from a pleasant trip TO Idaho.
John W, Donnellan has returned
home from a two weeks visit to the
coast
Mrs John =. Meakln. wife Of the
Weli-known lecturer has gone to Join
her husband In Colorado.
Mrs. George NJ. Downey Is enter
tanning her aunt, Mrs Brooks.
Mrs. Z. o. Le\left this week for a
months visit with relatives In the
East.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

OF sociology IN Leland Stanford Uni
verslty viii speak from the college
standpoint. and her address viii be ON
Immaculate WOmanhood." Time will
be given for discussion.
Colonel Francis w. Parker OF Chi
cago, viii give an address Thursday
evening on THE Ideal Education" and
fun discussion Of this subject will be
permitted.
"The Training and Care OF Young
Children" win be considered Friday
morning, May 25th, and Mother Song
and Mother Play" WIN be presented by
Miss Mary Louisa Butler, Of Chicago
discipline and Punshments" win be
the subject Of an address by Mrs Chas
Il. Erskine, Of Racine, Wisconsin, and
a recital Of chlldren's songs win be
given by Miss Marie Hofer, Of Chicago
Friday afternoon and evening will be
devoted TO 'The Child Saving Problem
in its Many Attitudes"
Mrs Frederic Schon, Of Philadelphia,
vice president OF the National Con-
gress Of Mothers, will give "a Resume
OF the Provisions Made by Different
states for the Care Of Dependent, Neg
lected and Mlsdemeaning Children"
Hon. A. G. Randall, OF Coldwater,
Mich, will give an address on What
Michigan has Done Showing What
Other States May DO, for Neglected
Dependent Children"
unseen Dangers TO Childhood, Re-
sulting from Present Industrial Condi-
tons will be the subject OF an address
by Mrs. Florence Kelley, Secretary
Consumers League, New York.
Miss Mary S, Garrett president Of
Penn School fU Teaching Speech to
Deaf Children, viii speak on the De
velopment Of Opportunities for Deaf
Children and will exhibit deaf chill
dren, who can converse fluently with
any one.
Friday evening the report Of the
committee on resolutions will be pre-
sented. Noted speakers Will also adj
dress the congress. Names will be
anHDunced later.
Saturday morning. May 26th, the wo-
men Of Iowa will meet, and organize
State Congress OF Mothers, and the fol-
lowing week the women OF Illinois viii
meet In Evanston. H., 10 organize the
Illinois Congress Of Mothers.
All persons interested I'm the work Of
the congress are cordially invited TO
attend.
III. Basis Of Representation-Sec-
ton l. Each mothers and homemak-
ers' club shall be entitled TO send TO
the annual convention Of this congress
It's president or representative and one
delegate, and one additional delegate
for each twenty-five members, after the
drst twenty five members.
". Afiliaton-Section / Any club,
or department Of another organization,
pursuing lines Of work germane to the
objects Of the National Congress OF
Mothers, and such other organizations
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-12

The ladies who have belonged 10 tho
club known as the '63" club, have de-
cided to meet during the spring and
summer months onTuesday afternoon
Of each week
The FIRST afternoon was spent with
Mrs. Il. r.. Irvine, Jr. There was
limited game of "G3' played, Mrs. Sam
schwab Won the prize.
Miss Beulah and Lena Bachman as
sisted by Mrs Schwab, win entertain
the ladies' next Tuesday, az Kensing-
ION tea.
Mrs. Geo. Q Cannon was the guest OF
Mrs. J., Holbrook this week
Mrs Loose. mother Of c. Il. Loose,
is down from Salt Lake city on a short
visit.
The Women's Coop lately opened is
said 10 be doing a thriving business,
Great credit is due the energetic ladies
IN their new enterprise