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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr., Henry Hamilton, son of Mr.. and
suddenly the first Of the week near
Des Moines. He was son-in-law of
Messers. II. s. Clay, Smith and Alex
ander of this city. The funeral SER
vices were held from the residence of
Mr.. III. S. Clay on Eleventh street,
Thursday at 2 O'Clock. Interment in
Woodland cemetery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
MR.. CUMMINS' CAMPAIGN.

This falls campaign does not
show the interest as in other
years when the two parties were
contending for governorship, for
two reasons. First-and the
chief reason, was the recent and
sudden assassinatios of our presi-
dent, which always make very
dull and quite campaign, Sec
ondthe leading candidate a
gainst Mr.. Cummins, who is Mr..
T. J. Phillips of Ottumwa, is
individually a weak man and in
no way does he compare with Mr..
Cummins. In fact there can be
found but few if any men in Iowa
who would equal Mr.. Cummins,
and he endowed by nature and
qualification to be a leader. In
the beginning of his speech-mak-
ing campaign he is a power and
his speeches has already attract
ed the nation at large. He is a
bold out-spoken defender of our
race, and has on several occasions
always spoken against unfair
treatment that our race is
receiving in some parts of this
country. Below we quote a para
graph in his opening speech at
Centerville. Every colored citi-
zen should vote for Mr.. Cummins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
CAUSES SURPRISE.
Connecticut Man Declares His AsssD-
mcnt IL Much Too Low.

ment IL Much Too Low.
Robert NJ. Bruce one OF the will
lionaires of Gl eenwich, Conn, former
cotton broker and friend OF e. c.
Benedict, has caused surprise by ap-
pearing before the board Of assessos.ss
Of the town and asking them to have
his assessment raised so per cent, says
the New York Sun. He said that hsr
had never paid any attention tn thes
making ont of his list of taxable prop
erty, leaving it with the assessors. Hss-
had looked the matter up recently enG
had decided that he was not paying &Hs
that he should into the town treasury
and he asked for the raise. The asses
sors promised to comply with hiss
wishes and it is understood that they
will raise the taxes Of all other mil
iionaires there to some extent. Mr.
8ruces example is the subject OF much.
comment. For many years past Green
wich has raised $4,000 by taxaAion-
and has spent $4,000 more than ia
raised. The debt has rolled mp te@
nearly, S4G0,G0O. The town nppcintsEa
an investigating committee and thes
members 1rrcrted that more m0ae.y
must be rai*e4i by taxation. Fixing nIs
the taxes last fall was E.lt oTes EEaia
next spring. The assessors figured uis
.he amount ct taxable property and zxsa
increase of the tax rate seemed Kzvac-
able. Persons who have looked gp thss,
matter say shat there appears 20 Rrs>
one law for the poor man and ss7s1EheF.
for the rich man. The Jaw says that
each property owner must put IN "a
true list of the real yval:ie Of all prop
srty, real and personal. but the geneyaz
ra.e among persons Gf moderate mecnsss
has beer to pay on 50 per cent Of alac.
value. Tie m;lsionaises IN some iD-
ESances have net paid VI. 10 Ter cent OF
he prope-...-
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
LITERARY NOTES.

E. Nesbit's new story, which will be
published In the autumn, will have the
queer title, "The WoLldbegoods.@
s. r. Crockett's new book, Love
Idylls." will be published soon. Il will
be uniform in size with "An English
woman's Love Letters"
Maurice Thompson's "Alice Of Old
Vincennes" is to be published in Great
Britain, as is also .'The Story of Eva"
the Chicago novel by Will Payne.
Few persons are aware, even in Eng
land, that privately printed collec-
ton of unpublished writings from the
pen Of Robert Louis Stevenson IL
about to be issued.
In DR.. Minot ]. Savage's new book,
"The Passing and the Permanent in
Religion" the author tries to make
clear the great positive elements of re-
ligion which cannot pass away.
Henry James was recently told that
Sarah Grand, the novelist, says she
was IA years old before she ever
learned to read or write. "She hasn't
learned to write even yet" he re-
marked.
Edmund Gosse is about to become
a publisher. His first venture will be
q collection of the poems Of his friend
Austin Dobson which have been writ
ten since July, 1899, when the last edi-
tion of his collected poems was pub
ushed. The new book will contain
about thirty pieces, among them being
poems on the war and on the late
queen. Mr.. Gosse intends to charge
1920 for each copy.
A new book on Modern Strategy
which is said to be work OF import
ance, will be published soon. 1t is the
work of Capt. Walter II. James of the
British army. 1t is treatise on the
strategy Of today and deals with the
effect which railroads and telegraph
and the increase of newspapers have
had on war. The campaigns chosen t<
illustrate it are chiefly taken from the
Napoleonic wars and those OF recen
times. At tho end Of the book chap
ter has been added on the effect O.
modern weapons upon tactics.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

For three days and nights suffered
agony untold from an attack of cholera
morbus brought on by eating cucum-
bers,' says M. E. Lowther, clerk OF the
district court, Centerville, Iowa II
thought should surly die, and tried a
dozen different medicines but all to no
purpose. I sent for bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and three doses relieved me
entirely This remedy is for sale by
all Druggists.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
The Merchant Of vsnis>

A Venetian merchant who was 10y
ling in the lap Of luxury was aecosteG
upon the Rialto by friend who had
not seen him for many months. How
Is this?" cried the latter; when last
saw you your gaberdine was out at
elbows, and now you sail In your own
gondola." True" replied the mer-
chant. "but since then have met With
serious losses, and been Obliged to-
compound with my crediters Tor ten
cents on the dollar. Moral Conpo-
sition is the life Of trade. Lanifan's
Fables.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. Alonzo Drain, one of Keokuks'
popular young men, who has spent the
summer in st. Joseph, Mo-, is in our
city today, enroute to his home where
he will enter the last years course o
his study of medisine. He has taught
school several years in Missouri; q
graduate of Keokuk High School. He
will spend Sunday here and is the
guest of Miss Zella Davis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

l. L. Brown, Grand Master of the
United Grand Lodge of Iowa and it's
jurisdiction, will visit North Star lodge
No. 2, Wednesday evening, Oct. 16, at
their hall on Court avenue, near West
Fourth street All Masons are re-
quested to be present..
j. H. SHEPARD. w. NJ.
T. s. RUFF, Sec.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Cheap Rates Again to the West.

On Oct. 18th, Nov. 10th and Dec 18th
1eOt, the Northern Pacific will sell
Home.seekers excursian tickets to
points reached via its liue, at one fare
plus $500 for the round trip. For fur
ther information regardidg rates write
G. D. Rogers, d. p, A., N. P. R., No.
4O3 Locust St., Des Moines, Ia, or ad-
dress Chas. F. Fee, G. p. & L. A., N.
P. R., st. Paul, Mimi.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Ingenuity.

ingenuity.
The following ingenious mc0s O8
crossing river was once displayed by
Q kaffir, who had for some time stood
watching the vain attempts Of a party
Of soldiers to cross the stream It .
time when to ford it was attended ny
considerable danger. After smiling as
their efforts with that sardonic EXPIRES
sion remarkable among tn, SO savases>
he quietly raised heavy stone. placed
It on his head and then walked, with
perfect ease, through the torrent 10 tbs
opposite side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. Price
Alexander Of Highland Park is report
ed very sick, and has been i'll about
two weeks. Their little z year old
daughter who was so badly burned
few weeks ago is slowly improving.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. Richard Wright, one Of the old
est and highly respected citizens of
Marshalltown was down to visit his
son, Atty. Herbert r., few days.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
He collects Anti0ue e1.t.ar~

ne VoHccts AHCIQu0 9S6taAFy.
Stanford White is one Of the larEese
collectors Of antique statuary In Amer
lca. Not only is his house in Grxup>
marcy park. New York. . veritable mu-
scum Of Greek and Roman art, but he
lawn is now filed to overflowing with
ether examples.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

whether manifested in the lynchings
of the south or the mob uprisings that
sometimes take place in the north.
These, he has indicated, in his belief,
tend strongly IN the direction Of an
archy and these efforts is to promote
the anarchistic spirit
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Rev. Timothy Reeves of Keokuk,
who was recently appointee Presiding
Elder of the Iowa circuit, was recalled
to our sorrow and stationed in the
Minneapolis church. While the rever-
end has an excellent church entirely
out of debt and will do web, yet it was
to bad to take him out of Iowa.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Odd Names In Virxani.

One county OF West Virginia haD-
among its political subdivisions the
Slab Fork, the Marsh Fork, the Shady
Spring, the Clear Fork and the Tr1p
Hill districts. Another has tho Pipe
Stem and the Jumping Branch dis
tricts.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Best MiIliners on earth-Mason's.

Mrs. E. S. Morgan, who has been
employed as cook on one of the Miss.
issippi River steam boats, for about
six months, returned home Friday,
Sept e7. She reports . very pleasant
trip, as the scenery along the Mississ-
ippi and Ohio is fine.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
You Can Help the Race

BY being honest.
By helping race enterprises.
BY selecting good associates.
BY subscribing for the BYsTANDER.
BY encouraging those who are trying
to do right.
BY encouraging the young to secure
a good education.
By giving some church and Sunday
School your moral support
BY not saying hard things about
your people to the other race.
By doing something yourself that
will elevate and not discourage those
about you.
BY holding up the lives of the good
men and women of the race to the boys
and girls Of to-day.
By associating yourself with some
s I'D race organization, and work with
your might for its success.
By doing something to make your
church, your Sunday School, your SO
ciety and your people the best church,
the best Sunday School, the best So
ciety and the best people in the world.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

The report reached us this week that
Rev. j. w. Malone has been appointed
PresidiGg Elder for the Iowa district.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
IN A NUTSHELL

an size, not counting colonies, the
European powers stand in this order:
Russia, Austria, Germany, France.
United Kingdom, Italy.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
LITERARY LYCEU NJ.

There will be meeting of our citi-
zens next Tuesday evening, Oct. 18th,
to organize debating and literary
society. AL interested in such q work !,
and especially the young people, are
requested to come out early and let US
have lYceun that will be credit to
the Capital City; like ye olden times.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

viii Walker returned home last Sum
day from his Minneapolis visit
East Side lady NO doubt smiled.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. John Walker of 18th
and Lyon, entertained DR.. A. g. Ed
wards and wife, j. L. Thompson and
wife and Miss Cassie Spears at dinner
last Sunday. A pleasant time was en-
joyed by all.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Queer Japanese Custom.

At the birth of a Japanese baby =
tree Is planted that must remain uD-
touched until the marriage OF the
child. When the nuptial hour arrives
the tree is cut down and the wood II !.
transformed into furniture.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Miss Zoe Richardson visiting Miss
Hogsett of Colon and other friends in
Mahaska county.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
An Emperor's Fad.

Emperor Williams latest fad Is that
OF playing the flute. He has been ta-
king lessons on that instrument for
some time now, and is jubilant over his
progress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Leo Welker, q student at the Iowa
College, is playing left half back on
the foot ball team this season. He
played with the team here last Satur-
day.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
St. Paul's "A. N. e. Church.

Sundey at 1890 .. m. the pastor
Rev. Horace s. Graves, will preach,
subject, "The Beauty of Holiness, !"
and at 7:3O p m. he will speak su bject,
"Our Father
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
sweetmeats for wives

At the "stag dinner" OF the Fish
mongers' company in London each
man gets a casket of sweetmeats to-
carry home to his wife. And the ont
side caskets make neat work baskets
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. and Mrs. James Robertson of
Boone were in the city visiting friends
as we'll as the Seni-Om-Sed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

When in Oskaloosa, Iowa, stop
at Mr.. Peter Williams, No. 216
North A street, for good meals
and room.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

The Renix Bros. of Minneapolis ar
rived in the city Tuesday morning for
weeks engagement at the Senior
Sed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

Mr.. A. E. Lewis. one of our intelli-
gent farmers near Give, was in our
city Saturday. He called at the By
sTANDER office and paid his subscrip-
ton.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11
Sober Second Though.

Sober Second Thought
Tom-"Was 1t hard to tell Miss A1s-
tumnal you loved her."
Jack-"Not half SO hard as It was tEa
explain matters after got sooer. -
Chicago News.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

One Of the best foot ball games that
has been played here this year was
the one between Drake and Grinnell
last Saturday night. The latter won
by score of to s..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-10-11

J. Fl. Nixon. Jeweler, No. 312 West
Third street, tunes Pianos and repairs
Organs,