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The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-31
MISSOURI CAN'T HELP IT
Large Difference in Number Present
at Two Teachers Meets Is Noted.

at WO eaCnerS meets is NOleo.
Topeka, Kan, Dec 3O.-There seems to
be a considerable difference in the inter
est taken in educational work in Kansas
and Missouri. Despite the fact that Mis-
souri, is the fifth state in the union as
regards population, while Kansas is away
down the list, but 700 teachers attended
the annual meeting OF the Missouri
State Tachers' association in Kansas City
last week, while 1850 were in attendance
at the meeting of the Kansas State
Teachers association in this city. Tn
usual efforts also were made to secure a
large attendance at the meeting in Kan
sas City. while the number attending the
meeting here was but slightly larger than
in previous years.
1T simply shows" said Frank Nelson.
state superintendent of public instruction.
yesterday. that Kansas people take
greater interest in education than do the
people of Missouri. Better school than
those in Kansas can be found nowhere
and the teachers in this state consider IL
their duty TO attend the MEETINGS of the
state association"
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-31

J. ". Bryan of Lowder, Ms, writes:
My little boy was very low with pneu-
monia, Unknown 10 the doctor we gave
him FOLEY-S HONEY AND TAR. The
result was magical and puzzled the doctor,
as it Immediately stopped the racking
cough and ne quickly recovered" G.
Gehring. 400 East Douglas. Geo. Van Wer-
den, s2s North Main, Wichita Drug Co.,
10 East Douglas
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Coal to burn. TheCity Transfer. phone
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Fort Scott Bows Fortune.

Prompt service. careful men. The city
transfer, phone 107 15l-tf
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breaking shed with chains and balls at
tached to their ankles. The shed is with
in the main walls OF the old penitentiary
Enclosure between some OF the large shop
buildings.
Mullins, by some means unknown, was
able to secure a file Another OF the
muntineers had case knife, sharpensd
to fine po,nt,n 1t was the plan to use
the file 10 remove the shackles. then TO
ties the chains with a strap. A guard
could not detect the difference without
making a close inspection
Saturday afternoon four convict bar
bers came TO the stone shed TO shave the
prisoners. At signal the BARRIERS raz-
OTIS were 20 be seized the shackles thrown
OF and Guard Brown overpowered. Then.
without any loss OF time. a prisoner run
ner was to 60 10 the Office Of Deputy
Warden Lemon. which opens IN the main
prison court. to tell him to come to the
stone house quickly. The deputy was TO
be seized and his hands tied. With Dep
uty Warden Lemon and Guard Brown as
shields. and with razors held to their
threats. march was 10 be made to the
first iron gate and demand made 20
ficers. This accomplished. a rush 20 the
guards armory was 20 follow. II IS on
the ground floor ard could be captured
easily by running through the Office of
the captain Of the guard. The plot en-
braced the killing Of the guard across the
street IN the little pagoda commanding
the sally port,
Among the tens OF thousands who have
used Chamberiain's Cough Remedy for
colds and Ia grippe during the past few
years. to our knowledge. not a single
case has resulted IN pneumonia Thos.
Whitfield 8. Co. go Wabash avenue Chi
cago. one OF the most prominent retail
druggists in that city. in speaking OF this.
says: I'VE recommend Chambcriain's
Cough Remedy for Ia grippe in many
cases. as IL not only gives prompt and
complete recovery, but also counterscts
any tendency OF Ia grippe 10 result in
pneumonia" For sale BY druggists.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-31

Editor Lynch Of Daily POST Phillips
burg. n. T.. has tested the merits OF FOL-
EY'S HONEY AND TAR with this re-
suit: Il have used great many patent
remedies in my family for coughs and
colds, and / can honestly say your Honey
and Tar is the best thing Of the kind I
have ever used and cannot say too much
in praise of it, G. Gehring. 400 East
Douglas. Geo. Van werden, s2S North
Main. Wichita Drug Co. 10 East Douglas.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-12-31
ICE FORCED ROOF OFF
Water in Water Tower at Fort Scott
Freezes

Freezes.
Fort Scott. Kan. Dec. 3O.-The. roof OF
the new water tower in this city. which
has been the cause OF long continued
lawsuit, is down. The water of the hugo
tower froze during the last cold snap 10
such an extent and the supply of water
which is continually being added to the
capacity, caused the ice TO raise to the
top, thus forcing the roof about six or
eight feet from IT'S place. The wind.
which was blowing at a terrific velocity
this morning. hurled the roof and the iron
fence. together with quantity OF ice. to
the ground. Tie tower presented recu-
liar and unique spectacle this morning.
the ice rising to a height OF several feet
above the top OF the tower. This little
freak work on the part of the raising OF
the ice in the gigantic tower will cause
another difficult piece Of work to be per-
formed. TIE last time the roof became
loosened Bert Wallen repaired and re-
placed it, and for his pains had law
suit of long duration to get his wages.
The appearance Of the tower attracts
much attention. as it could be seen from
all quarters of the city.
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8. n. HhRDWIcK,
GENERAL Passenger Agent
J. NJ. CULP, Traffic Manager.
w. a. TURK,
Asst Pass Traffic Manager.
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PERFECT DiNlNosAND SLEEPING
CAR SERVICE ON ALL TRAINS.
See That Your Ticket Reads
Via Southern Railway

Ask any Ticket Agent for fuii IN
forms alton, or address
GEORGE q. ALLEN, a. c. p. 4.
ST. Louia, No.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
CLARINDA.
Editor Bystander:

Editor ByStander:
Dear Sir: Please allow us space in
your paper, as it is some time since
we have been heard of, though Cla-
rinda is not dead; she is booming.
Quite number of strangers are Wis
ltlng our city.
Miss Effie Night and Miss Bessie
Moss returned home last Saturday
evening from a few weeks visit in
Nebraska City, Neb.
There will be a social Friday even
ing at the Second Baptist church.
Rev. DR.. Young of St. Louis is in
our city looking after business mat
ters.
Miss Luverea Nash left several days
ago to visit with her aunt in Leaven-
worth, Kan.
Misses Lillian and Ellen Wilkerson
nave purchased a new piano.
Nine of our colored ladies have been
employed in the egg department at
the poultry house. Canning eggs has
got to be a new thing for Clarinda.
We are very proud of our Excelsior
band as they are improving rapidly
and the white citizens here have en-
gagged them to give a band concert
every Friday evening.
Messrs. Willie and Bud Lucas and
Howe and Spicer of Bedford were
visiting Sunday in our city.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
SZRUL,K By STREET. CAK.

Mr.. James w. Roberts who works
for the Hard Wall Lime Co. wa.
run into by street car last Wednes
day morning while crossing East
Walnut on Second street. He was
taken home unconscious, where he
he now lies in very dangerous
condition. The physician says he
is hurt internally. When struck
Mr.. Roberts was tossed high in the
air, coming down on his head,
shoulders and back. Mr.. Roberts
is had working man and has work
ed for this company for several
years. He had just d commenced
housekeeping since moving his
family to this city. 1t will require
a day or two before the physician
can state the real condition, and
while waiting he is receiving the
best of care from a faithful wife
and friends at his home, 1855 w.
Fifth street. ..,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
KEOKIJK.

Mrs. w. H. Jones and Carrie Turner
have returned from Cincinnati, where
they have been attending the Chris
tian Endeavor convention
Mr.. Claud Harris has returned to
Des Moines and Mr.. William Fox ac-
companied him.
John Glass, who has been a barber
here for several years has moved to
Des Moines where he intends to start
in business. We wish him success.
Henley Hearny has gone to SPRING
field to work.
Willie Taylor has gone to Hannibal
to attend the carnival.
The A. M. e. Sunday school gave a
picnic at Wild Cat on Thursday which
was largely attended.
Miss Ada Smith of st. Joseph is WIS.,
iting in the city.
Mrs. Ada Mcconnell and little
daughter Ruth of Chicago are in the
city visiting her father Edward Mar
tin.
Mrs. Sarah Holt is very sick at her
home on Morgan street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
MT. PLEASANT.

Mr.. H. Hall of Omaha spent few
days here last week visiting relatives
and friends.
Miss Louise McNeal and brother
James have gone to Des Moines to
visit their brother, S. d. Miller.
Mr.. 0. Folks of Burlington visited in
the city last week, the guest of Miss
McCracken.
Mr.. Mcintyre of ST. Louis, Mo-,
spent few days in the city last
week, the guest of Miss Nunnelly.
Mr.. Levi Clay has returned from
Wayland.
Mrs. John Hedge and daughter
Winnifred have returned from Ot-
tumwa, where they went to accom-
pany Miss Oneida.
Mrs. Joseph Fiddler and daughter
have gone to Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. e. Jones gave a recep-
tion last Monday evening in honor
of their nephew, Mr.. H. Hall of
Omaha. 1t has been IA years since
Mr.. Hall lived here and thus his meet
ing with his old friends made the
evening the more pleasant and seem
to pass the more quickly. Mrs. Rob-
ert Thompson and Mrs.R obt. Ander-
son assisted Mrs. Jones in receiving.
All departed declaring Mr.. and Mrs.
Jones royal entertainers.
The p. E. G. gave a social on the A.
M. E. church lawn last Thursday
evening. There is not a church in
the city with as beautiful lawn as
this church and all it's socials meet
with success.
The NJ. M. S. met Thursday after
noon at the A. M. f. church.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
4 NEW LAW FIRM.

A new law firm, colored, named
Thompson, Wright & Holt has
been organized, and opened their
office last week at 5O7 Mulberry
street. They practice in all the
courts of Iowa and make a
speciality of loans, real estate,
insurance and collections. But
few if any law firms have started
in with such flattering prospects.
They are all young men, all
Iowains, all educate in Iowa, and
have lived in Iowa all their lives.
John L. Thompson is we'll
known throughout the state as
an editor and orator. He was
born and educated in the COM
mon and public schools of Decatur
county; graduate from Iowa
Business College and Iowa COL
lege Of Law, a branch of Drake
University.
Herbert r. Wright was born
and educated in Marshalltown
and took a full law course in the
State University, where he grad
uated this spring. He is good
speaker, and was file clerk of the
Twenty-ffth General Assembly.
Geo. l. Holt was born and edu-
Gated in Keokuk, a graduate of
Keokuk High School. He came
to our city more than II years
ago and soon entered the y. S.
mail service as carrier, and is
working in that capacity now.
Between working hours he found
time enough to attend the Iowa
College of Law Drake Universi-
ty) where he graduated in the
class of 1896. He also graduated
from the Des Moines Musical
Conservatory, under Bartlett, and
is fine musician and a good
speaker. Any one having legal
business give them a call.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

cago.
Mrs. Holbrook OF Wilton spent Sun
day here visiting friends.
Wesley White, Jr, of Burlington is
in the city.
Bert Powell of Davenport is work.
ing in the city.
Edward Groones came home sick
from work Monday afternoon. He is
somewhat better at this writing.
Mrs. Buckley of Virginia is visiting
her sister Mrs. Martin Lee.
There was a lawn social on the par
sonage lawn Thursday evening. 1t
was success financially and socially.
S. Barnes entertained at supper Mr..
and Mrs. Jacob Lamb and children
and Miss Florence White Tuesday
evening. They spent the evening play
ing croquet.
Subscribe for the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
CALL MEETING TO ORGANIZE A
COLORED BUSINESS LEAGUE
IN IOWA.

After a full consideration and con-
sultation with some of the leading
colored business men of Iowa, we the
undersigned issue call for State or
ranization of business league. to be
an auxiliary branch of the National
Negro Business League, which meets
in Chicago This meeting to be held
in Cedar Rapids, August 9th at 1o:oc
a. m [Signed.
John L. Thompson, R. N. Hyde and
j. H. Nixon, Des Moines; Geo II
Woodson, Muchakinock; w. H. Mill
gan, Cedar Rapids; Chas Clark, Cres'
ton; DR. Gipson, Clarinda; A. A. Bland
Keokuk; S. Joe Brown, Abba.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
hon. Il. 4. CUMMINS FOR
60 TERWOR.

AS the State Republican con-
vention draws nigh the contest
for gubernational honors becomes
more heated, yet our choice is
our own candidate, Albert B.
Cummins. He is without a doubt
the peoples choice, as the various
county conventions are fast dem
onstrating that fact by their in
struction and ENDORSEMENTS. Up
to this date there has been 1854
delegates selected, of which Mr..
Cummins has CSC, Mr.. Trewin
40, Mr.. Harriet II, Maj. Con-
ger 80, Mr.. HERMAN al, and
there are 246 uninstructed. Thus
it can readily be seen that Mr..
Cummins is the peoples choice,
even though he should be defeat
ed of the nomination at the
Cedar Rapids convention, which
is hardly possible. Mr.. Cummins
represents the highest and best
type of honest republicanism and
stands for equal and just assess
ments between common labor,
common masses and organized
capital. He stands above little
petty things in. politics and for
that higher, broader, nobler
principles of universal equality
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Lowest rates to Chicago via the C..
M. & st. P. Ry. Ask anyone the best
and quickest route to Chicago, combin-
ed with the greatest comfort Electric
lighted vestibuled limited leaves Des
Moines Union Depot at $40 p m. daily
Dining car serving breakfast A la Carte
in the morning. Train arriving at
Chicago at $50 a. m, enabling travellers
to make all connections for the east.
Chicago Milwaukee & st. Paul Ticket
office 41O Walnut. tt
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

of all classes. There is an ele-
ment in the republican party of
Iowa that has dictated to the
public men Of Iowa. finding that
they cannat controle Mr.. Cum
MINIS they are now endeavoring
to defeat him. Mr.. Cummins is
one of the ablest and finest law
yers in Iowa, one of Iowa's most
polished orators and refined
gentlemn1en and will make an
ideal governor. .. l
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
ECHOES FROM THE MASONIC
GRAND LODGE AT Abba.

Some of the Des Moines delegates
want the grand lodge to meet some
place where Emanuel is not known
They say he is too popular.
II. d. Woods, M. Mills, Chas. Brad
| ford and VIM. Smith, members OF
| King Solomon ComInandery, came
down on Thursday to take part in the
| parade and to attend the banquet in
the evening.
! The Hon. Geo. E. Taylor and wife of
Hilton attended the Masonic banquet.
Mrs. James johnson and the Misses
Davis and Harris of Ottumwa attend
ed the social on Wednesday evening
and the banquet Thursday evening.
The visitors were all delighted with
Abba lodge and the good people of
Abba for the royal manner in which
they entertained them.
b. j. Fuller of Fairfield was grand
lodge visitor.
King Solomon commandery looked
well. About 25 Sir Knights were in
the parade.
The returns show that Muchaki-
mock has more members than any
lodge in the state, and that Des
Moires sends the largest represent
tation of any lodge in the state.
LIE ieAt annual session Will De IN
Keokuk.
George Sutter says the MARSHALL
town lodge as shown by the return
has more money in their treasury
than has any lodge in the jurisdiction.
Il. Banks are the committee on for
eign correspondence and the chair
man is anxious to exchange with
all grand lodges.
Geo. Taylor says he did enjoy him
self looking after the boys from Des
Moines.
The A. NJ. E. church choir furnished
the music at the Memorial services.
The singing was good.
One of the most spirited contests
during the session was the naming of
the place where the grand lodge
would hold it's next session. Cedar
Rapids, Buxton, Des Moins and Keo-
kuk were all asking for it, each dele
gate claiming that their city ought
to have the honor of entertaining the
grand lodge. On the second ballot
keokuk was chosen and the people
there will surely show the delegates
good time. Let every one attend
the next session.
Mrs. j. w. Hulett, formerly of this
city, but of Des Moines, came down
on Tuesday and had delightful
time.
1t was regretted that r. N. Hyde,
j. l.. Thompson and j. II. Shepard
could not stay through the entire
session.
Some of the boys grew eloquent in
discussing the insurance proposition,
which became a law and will no doubt
be in good working order by the next
session of the grand lodge.
A. A. Bland, the veteran craftman in
this state, was the only representa-
tive from the Gate City.
Geo. Sutter is grand lecturer.
There is something to be learned
by attending these sessions. There are
men here who know Masonry and Ma
sonic law and have he ability to tell it.
Our new secretary was carried
away by the music at the banquet.
Mrs. U. S. Jones entertained num-
Der of the Des Moines delegates at
dinner on Tuesday.
The grand lodge has shown it's good
Judgment by re-electing the grand
master, deputy grand master and
grand treasurer. They have done
their work well. The delegates have
also seen that it is detrimental to
use it for a machine to make grand
officers. when they get good men
they should keep them.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
Ingenuity.

The following ingenious mode OF
crossing river was once displayed by
q kaftir, who had for some time stood
watching the vain attempts Of a party
Of soldiers to cross the stream at a
time when to ford it was attended by
considerable danger. After smiling at
their efforts with that sardonic express
sion remarkable among tht Sc savages,
he quietly raised heavy stone, placed
1t on his head and then walked, with
perfect ease, through the torrent to the
opposite side.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Married at the residence of Mrs.
Thomas, ITO w. Ninth street, July S, ut
900 o'clock p. M, Mr.. William Wat
of MuchakiDock. Rev. McCraven pre-
formed the ceremony. May peace, joy
and happiness be theirs through life,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
IOWA'S BEAUTIFUL LAKE REGlON

Lake Okoboji and Spirit Lake most
favorably reached by the quickest
route, the C. M. & st. P. Ry. New
summer schedul now in effect. Two
fast express trains each way daily
with dining cars, serving all meals en-
route. A la Carte. Excursions and low
rates now in effect. Ticket ohce 4Ao
Walnut. Traiu arrive and depart from
Union Station. u
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

MIR. John Glass of Keokuk arrived in
our city Monday to go into the ton
sorial business on Twentieth and Forest
avenue, and has opened very nice
shop. His family will move here later
He has three children; young lady II
High School and young man. We
welcome such worthy families to the
Capital City.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Rev. jackson of Philadelphia has
come to our city and taken charge of
the First African Baptist church, as
assistant pastor, to Rev. Lomax who
is out of the city. Rev. jackson is a
man who by his age has had much ex-
perience, and has lived in Philadelphia
for 25 wears.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mr.. J. II. Nixon, tho jeweler, left
Tuesday for Chicago, from there he
will go to Mobile, Ala, to visit his
parents and friends. He will be ab-
sent about three weeks.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

The H. B. s. society will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Gould, next Thursday
at Union park. They will start from
her home, $40 Third street. at 2:3O.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

The Royal Six club gave picnic
last Thursday afternoon and EVENING"
at Union park. In the aftern Don ther
was ball game between the fats and
the leans John McClain had charge
of the former and Jim Woods the latter.
It is hard for us to say who won, as
both captains claim victory. The
evening was spent IN dancing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

r. N. Hyde and his little daughter
Ada and son Branum spent several
days in different parts Of Missouri
visiting with relrtives. Mr.. Hyde and
daughter returned Monday, leaving
Branum to spend a month with his
uncle and cousins.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19
A VIEW OF SOUTH WESTERN
aI IOWA.

IA IOWA.
While one who travels thi
warm weather may find little t.
interest the careful observer. ye
this part of Iowa with its induce
ments and opportunities have no
been fully spoken about in oul
paper. Arriving in Creston
where the blue grass palace once
held, is town of 5000 inhabi'
tants. on the prairie of Unior
county are about $50 colored
people, most of whom are doing
we'll. Mr.. Chas. Clark deals in
real estate and loans money.
Mrs. Eliza A. Signor has the
only labor and employment Office,
rooms 5 and 6, Reynolds and Pill
grim's block on Main street. She
enjoys a good business. Mr.. H..
Martin conducts restaurant and
is doing we'll. Mr.. Chas. Bur-
naug has some good and valuable
property and is getting along
nicely. He is brother of George
of Des Moines.
In C1arinda there are about
300 colored people. They have
two churches; a Methodist and
Baptist; also a band of 10 pieces,
managed by E. B. Cook, which is
doing nicely. DR.. Gipson is a
very successful business man.
HeIis a. registered Veterinary
Surgeon and is the only colored
man that is a member of the
State Association. He has a
large practice, and also conducts
feed and coal office, and owns
restaurant and the property on
which it stands. He is doing a
prosperous business. Mrs. r. E.
Wilkinson conducts a boarding
and rooming house. They form
erly lived in Essex, Iowa and Mr..
Wilkinson was employed by the
Adams Express Company for
several years to drive the express
wagon, now he is employed by
an ice company to deliver Ice.
He is an intelligent and success
full man. MIR. Allen Jones and
Father Thomas owns a; first
class blacksmith shop. They
have been in business for several
years. Mr.. Thomas does not
work in the shop but lives on his
farm west of town. Mr.. Robert
Banks, teamster and gardener,
owns considerable property and
has most of it in fruit, such as
strawberries, peaches, cherries,
plumbs, apples, etc.; he is a
rustler. The Clarinda Poultry
Company employs several of our
girls and boys to work for them.
There are several prosperous
colored farmers in Page county,
but we are unable to give their
names now.
In Red Oak there are but few
colored people, yet they seem to
be doing we'll. Mr.. Joseph Bur
ton is highly respected plaster.
G. w. Duncan conducts a barber
shop, also Oscar Conner, who at
one time lived in Des Moines, he
is having a good trade. Messrs.
Morgan, Venerable and Reed are
good and respected citizens of
Red Oak.
We went to Coonci1 Bluffs and
Omaha, but we were in those
cities such a short time that we
cannot give good account of the
colored people, consequently will
not attempt it this time.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-07-19

Mrs. VIM. Coalson left last Tuesday
for Chicago where she will visit with
relatives two or three weeks. She
also expects to visit Buffalo while
away if the weather turns cooler.