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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
COUSIN JOSHUA'S WILL.

"Cousin Joshua is Dead said moth.
er, unbuttoning her Jacket.
cousin Joshua dead! repeated
Chloe, incredulously.
HE lived to a good old age" re.
marked Celia, cheerfully.
"At last breathed Persis.
HE left $15O.O00," went on mother,
taking off her bonnet.
Dear Cousin JOSHUA" said Chloe,
still more cheerfully.
And he was bachelor and father S
first cousin said Chloe, oracularly.
"Italyr sighed Persis, blissfully.
HE left 100000 to various churches,
libraries and charitable organizations, .
said mother, sinking into her chair.
well, that leaves $50,000," said Celia,
a little less cheerfully.
1.-The rest goes to the son of "a dear
friend of his youth, Charles Frederick
Greyson," went on mother.
"But what about his first cousins
children7' gasped Chloe.
ITO the children of his first cousin,
your father" went on mother, as II
she were reading from the will of the
late Joshua, "he left the half-acre lot
with the six-room cottage thereon, sit
uated at Tyler's Crossing"
THE wretchr' cried Chloe.
ut Is all because you married papa,
and he wanted you himself" snapped
Celia
Perhaps the six-room cottage ON the
half-acre lot contains one of those
desks with secret drawer concealing
fortune" said Persis, In whose breast
"hope springs eternal
I'm sorry for you, girls" said moth
er, but you know Aunt Hannah always
said that all we should ever get from
Cousin Joshua we could put In our eve
and see clear"
/ wen go to that six-room cottage in
summer" said Persis.
A few months later mother and the
three girls took the barge at Tylers
for the cottage.
After riding mile or two without
passing any house, the driver stopped At
the first of two weather-beaten cot
tages.
This 'ere's the old Josh Slocum
place and t'other's the Widder Bas-
sett's. She and her sons stayln' there
now, so you'll have neighbors, There
amt any others for two miles away
Let us hope. .Wldder' Bassett's son
is young and charming, said f'eisis
as they went into the cottage -
The next morning as Persis was weed
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10

pedition will cross by steamer to Japan,
and from there via Honolulu to San
Francisco.
The car must be good hill climber
to surmount the Rockies?' was sug-
gested.
Il don't intend to put it to the test y
said the doctor. I'VE shall proceed
south across Mexico to New Orleans,
and from there to st. Louis, Chicago,
Buffalo, Niagara Falls. and after an eX-
cursion into Canada we shall finish our
transcontinental journey at New York.
From New York the car will swing on
the crane for the last time. and the last
lap will be quick run from Liverpool
to London.
The time 1t will take? Oh, we calcu-
late on being away about eight months.
This is not to be a race, but a tour
Of inspection"
The automobile is Panhard Levas-
sor of thirty horse power, with a car
rlage beautifully fitted up to DIR. Leh-
wess' specifications. 1t is of the Pull
man type and has sleeping accommoda.
tlons for four. 1t is painted brilliant
yellow, with dark red relief.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
LONG TOUR IN AUTOMOBILE.
DIR. Lehwess Has Set Out for Paris to
Circle the Globe.


Circle the Globe.
DR.. Lehwess, Il naturalized English
man of German birth. who lives In
Paris. proposes to complete this cosmo-
politanism by going around the world
In an automobile
The doctor says the journey on which
he set out from Paris Is undertaken
partly from love of motoring, partly
because he wants material for n book,
partly because of keen financial in
terest In the prospects of increased
trade between Russia and England fol-
lowing the completion of the Trans
Siberian railway, From Paris the route
route proposed Is as follows; Brus-
sells, Cologne Berlin Warsaw, st. Pc
tersburg, Moscow, Mini Novgorod, Ka-
san Omsk Tomsk, Irkutsk, Kianschta,
and then either across the desert of
Glib to Pekln and Tien-Tsin. or by
Nirchlnsk, Ghabarov to Vladiyostock,
according to the political situation in
China. From the Pacific coast the ex-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
E,nnaI To the pask.

A certain lady had, one day. been
rudely treated by minor railway Off
clal She was very indignant. and
quite at loss for words; but she had
a saving sense Of humor, and turned
to stranger at her elbow
Sir" said she, will you tell this
man what | think of him?'
The stranger, without betraylng the
least excitement, said, in a melancholy
drawl
Sir, this lady thinks you an under
strapper. clothed with little brief au-
thority, whose only qualification for
the position you occupy is your extra
ordinary impudence."
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
THE THANKFUL HEART.

Thou art not rich, thou art not poor;
Thy fortune keeps the middle way
No ills thy strength cannot endure,
Apportioned to the passing day
Thou art not young, thou art not old,
Yet calm thou seest thy years depart,
And joys are thine thousand fold
Because thou hast the thankful heart.
A thankful heart for life alone
For beauty in the earth and skies
(And for such share as thou dost own
BY happy gift of seeing eyes);
For human loves endearing bond,
Where stanchly thou dost bear thy
part;
For solace here and hope beyond
For all thou hast the thankful heart.
SO 10 this day of crowning cheer
By easy course thy steps did tend,
Since with each cay of all the year
Some grateful leaven thou didst blend.
No chance thy prize from thee can wrest;
While life shall last thou shall not part
With that good gift (of all the best)--
The treasure of a thankful heart.
-Harpers Bazaar
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10

ing what she termed their "Garden of
Eden" more let IL be confessed In the
hopes Of seeing the ''widder's son" than
from love of gardening), a snake gllded
| across her path. The shrill, unearthly
cry which came from her throat
| brought young man over the dividing
fence with as much celerity as even
| Persis could wish
What is 1t? Can l be of service?"
cried the young man, hastily lifting his
cap.
"Twas snake! An enormous
snake!' gasped Persis. There ii is
now!' and a second cry rent the air.
A well-dlrected blow soon killed the
invader of this second garden of Eden
"a small, harmless green reptile.
Are you sure that is the one? l GER
tainly thought it must be a boa con-
strictor at least" said the young man,
eying Persls and the snake rather dtl-
biously.
| you wouldn't stop to think whether
1t was one foot or one hundred II 1t
|
Persls, then stopped rather suddenly.
"No," said the young man, soberly,
''that would certainly alter the case
The two families became good
friends, finding each other most con-
genial
You would hardly suppose this small
cottage represented $4,000 and trip
to Europe, would your asked Persls
one afternoon, as she lay swinging in
a hammock.
! 1.-THE best thing you can do" said
Mrs. Bassett, after hearing the expla-
nation, ''is to find Charles Frederick
Greyson and marry him.
81 wouldn't marry him If he had a
Million retorted Persis. "The idea of
robbing a defenseless widow with three
charming daughters.
Really, though" said Frederick Bas-
sett, II don't see how young Greyson
Is to blame
We'll he ls," snapped Persis, with an
air of finality. Il despise him. | shall
marry some young struggling doctor OF
lawyer Or and she stopped, blushing
furiously, for 1t occurred to her that
Frederick Bassett was a lawyer, al
though he did not appear to be strug
Cling for fame just ut present.
The summer wore away, and as nat
ural sequence Its close brought the en-.
gagement of Persis and the "wldder's
SON.
"Persis," said Frederick one night
''do you think you could have conf
dence in one who had deceived your
do you mean to say that you have
deceived mef" said Persis,, sitting III
very straight.
"Well-er-that is Perss-'
Are you married. gasped Persis
with such tragic air that the heart
less young lawyer laughed.
"No-not yet, Persis. but my mother
was married twice. and | am the son OF
her first marriage. Ny name is"
Don't say it is Smith," interrupted
Persis; anything but that
MY name" he went on, rather hur
riedly, "is Charles Frederick Greyson
why, Fred Bassett"' cried Persis
then you are Cousin Joshua's heir
and l always said"
Never mind what. you said Yor
didn't know what nice fellow he was
did you?"
But why didn't you tell me before?'
asked Persis.
why, bless your heart. Persis, yol
always said you wouldn't marry
Charles Frederick Greyson, and have
found you person who knows her OWL
mind quite thoroughly; but you were
so adorably lovely couldn't resist try
ing to win you as Frederick Bassett.
well" said Persis, Il suppose | car
forgive you, but
"Of course you can said Charles
| Frederick Greyson.- Sun
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
Mexican Carpenters.

A Mexican carpenter considers hang
Ing one door big days work. An
American carpenter will easily hang
ten doors day.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1902-10-10
CandeIaria Hall SaIOOa

is we'll known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Candelaria. The bar is
stooked with the choicest and best brands of
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
BYRD MOORE.
Bicycle Repairing.
Renting-TireS &
SundrieS.
823 GRAND AVENUE.

The Des Moines Giants PLAYED two
games in Newton Thursday, June 49,,
with the crack team of Newton. The
first game resulted in tie, the score
being . and 2. A COSTLY error by Lebus
Portell netted Newton their two runs.
The battery for the Giants were Gates
and Roberts. The Giants won the
second game, although the seven in
nings were played in a drenching rain.
The features of the game was the
pitching of Langford. the batting OF
the Giants and the fielding of Colston,
Ferguson and Roberts; each received a
three Dagger, and Gates was credited
with two bagger. The batteries for
the Giants were Langtord, Roberts
and Wilkinson. Score, Giants 6, New
ton /.
The Giants crossed bats last Sunday
afternoon with the Kirksville Athletics
The score resulted in a tie, 4 and T..
The Athletics seeing defeat was inevi.
table quit afte~ the first half of the
sixth inning.
The Giants are now open to chal-
lenges from any one. Address James
Woods, sol w. Seveneh street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
EDITORS OBSERVATIONS.

l.
On leaving the bluffy city of Burl'
ington soon was in TT. Madison (the
city I mean), where dwell about 5000
people. with one OF the state peniten'
tiaries located there. While there
are but few colored people. some are
working hard to succeed. Rev. Joseph
Underwood has lifted the cause OF
the Baptist standard high, from only
30 members to near Is, with the
church debt paid off and the church
much improved. Wishing to seek 4
larger field for his work, he has sent
in his resignation. The people would
not accept it at first, but he has sent
in second one.
Mrs. Underwood wishes to be re-
membered by her Des Moines friends
Mrs. w. Murphy and Mrs. J. d. Tn,
derwood were added to the list OF
new subscribers.
Mr.. A. L. King has bought him a
home at 81 Sixth street and is beau
tifying it. He is race man.
Mr.. Yieser is not driving the wagon
at the prison, but is working at the
lumber yard. d, Wa
After about one hour run / was il
keokuk, the beautiful little old city
down by the river where 1000 col
ored people dwell. Society had JUS
been alive entertaining the Ladies
Grand Court of Iowa. As we were
there only one day we can hardly dt
Justice to write up that city. Th'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
A NEW BOOK.

"In Darkest United States" is
the title of new book recently
published by Felix Bauman. a
German, which is having extra
ordinary sale. He contends that
the U. S. is the most immoral
and corrupt country in the world,
because of the lynchings, murder
1ngs, burnings at public stake
police briberies and sale of justice.
While we may not agree with the
German arthor, yet he makes
the y. S. blush when we look at
ourselves, because we are not
what we really profess to be. He
makes several good points, for
we say that America ought to
right her own wrongs.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
CLINTON ITEMS.

Sunday was Chlldrens' Day at sthe A.
Nj. X. church.
The ladies sewing circle and aid society
Of the Second Baptist church met Thurs
day afternoon at the residence of MIR. 4.
D. Smith.
The Bazaar at the Second Baptist
church closed Saturday evening.
Miss Eva Brown Of Chicago is visiting
friends in. Clinton indefinitely.
John l.. Thompson Editor of the BY
stander was in Clinton Saturday looking
alter the interests Of his .paper. we are
sorry to say that his visit this time was
not productive OF much good financially a
number OF persons neglecting to do any
thing along that line.
Rev. W. W. Russell spoke at the three
o'clock service Sunday at the 7. NJ. Z. A.
bis remarks were based upon the subject
A Parents Warning, throughout the SER
vice he held the attention of those present
50 able was his effort. the one thing
evidenced was that the only thing for the
Negro to do is to get an education and
have good reputation and he will be
able to reach the highest place attainable.
Rev. Russell though young man and
formerly known as the boy preacher has
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
Midsummer Indian Carnival,

Sheridan, Wyo., July 8. A and s.
For the above occasion all who de-
sire to see peobably one Of the last
large meetings and celebrations held
by the Indians, can take advantage Of
the hearvest excursion tickets on sale.
July 1st and visit Sheridan, Wyo. See
the grand celebration at which there
are expected to be 1000 Indians in regu-
lar Indian costume, reproducing
Clusters last battle, assisted by the
United States troups from Fort Nc
Kenzie; quite number of the Indian
chiefs who were engaged in the Custer
battle, many Of the old time scouts Of
Of the frontier, . grand parade each
morning. rough riders, bronchos, etc,
roping ond tying down Of wild steers,
horse races, Indian races, squaw
dances, Indian games, etc.
In fact, one Of the grandest outings
that will probably happen on the fron-
tier in life time. All can take ad-
gantage Of this by using the harvest
excursion tickets to Sherdsan, Wyo.
and return ct one fare plus So for round
trip, sold on July ].
This will also enable you to see the
Sheridan, Wyo., country, one of the
greatest grazing countries in the north
west. Tickets sold on July 1st are
grod for p days. the usual stop over
privileges allowed. Call on ticket
agents for further information.
J.. NJ. BEcHTRI.. Div. Pass. Agt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
DEATH OF MISS QUINN

Grim vistage of death visited
our city again this week and
took away a young girl, so ten
der in age, Miss Grace Quinn
age II years. She was stricken
very suddenly with hemorrhage
of the brain, with complication
of other desease, last Saturday
and was taken to the Iowa Sani-
tarium where she died Sunday,
June p, and was buried Wednes-
day in Woodland cemetery. The
funeral was held from the A. NJ.
E. church, conducted by Rev. H.
S. Graves, assisted by Rev. II.
L. Griffith, DR.. Dulin and Rev.
H. McCraven. She was a love-
able young girl; ever willing to
aid in church and Sunday School
She was member of the young
peoples Iroquoise club, also Mrs.
Buckner's Silver Star Club and a
member of J. L. Thompson's
Sunday School class. The So
cieties and her associates will
miss the young company. The
funeral was we'll attended. Her
mother and brothers and sister
have the sympathy of all who
know them in this their sad hour.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
NIUSCATINE NEWS.

Mrs Ousley has returned from visit
to Cedar Rapids bringing in little Ls-
ward Lavell with her who will visit for q
while.
Next Sunday is rally day at the A. M.
f. church.
The Stewardess gave an ice cream
social at the church Tuesday evening.
Editor j. l.. Thompson spent a few
hours in our city Wednesday.
Last Wednesday evening at the A. NJ.
f. church occurred the wedding OF Mr..
w. II. Schaekelford and .Miss Gertrude
Lee. The ceremony was performed
promptly at eight O'Clock by Rev. M. l.
Gordon Of Ottumwa. The wedding
march was played by Miss Florence
White, the attendants we're Miss Daisy
Lee sister of bride and Mr.. Robert Evans.
The church was artisticly and beautifully
decorated for the occasion, after the
ceremony a reception was given the home
of the groom. The guests were received
by Miss Florence White and Mr.. Arthur
Jackson, Miss Maude Ousley served
frappe while Misses Heleu johnson and
Clara Powell skillfully served refresh
ments- The presents wero numerous and
beautiful. Mr.. and Mrs. Schackelford
will 60 to housekeeping on West Front
street. The guest from abroad were
Mrs s. Mayweather and Mrs. +, X.
Holbrook Of Willow and Mrs. G. w.
Pearson of Rock Island.
Rev. Gordon of Ottumwa while in the
city was the guest of MIR. and Mrs, +.
f. White.
Mrs. f. Groomes entertained Revs.
Gordon and Taylor and few other friends
at dinner Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. b. White entertained
8 few friends Thursday evening in honor
of Rev. Gordon light refreshments were
seaved and an enjoyable time is reported
by all.
Mesdames Moywcather and Holbrook
were guests of Mrs. Edward Baines
while in the city, also Miss Daisy Lee.
Mr. VIM. Brooks unfortunately ''got
lett" Wednesday evening and to take
passage on the "Dabubue" in order to
catch the 'Helen Blair" Heis emdloyed
at Burlington and they say it was a ladies
fault
Subscribe tor Bystander.
| Mr. and Mrs Ed barnard lWhitp\ de-
lightfully entertained party OF fourteed
at their beautiful country home COM
pilnentary to Rev. M. l. Gordon of
Ottumwa last Friday evening, music and
games and social conversation we're the
features of the evening. Rev. Gordsn de-
lighted the guests with two beautiful
solos, four course supper was served to
which all did ample justice to. at late
hour, the guests departed voting Mr. and
Mrs. Barnard as royal entertainers.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
ROCK ISLAND AND TRI-CITI.

The infant twins of Mr.. and MIS-. Jno.
Fay OF Moline are dangerously i'll at this
writing.
Arsenal Lodge number GO A. +. and A.
Nj. of Moline observed St. Johns Day
Sunday. The visiting lodge of Rock
,anJ assisted them. The papers, talks
and songs were more than ordinary Rev.
Higgins delivered the sermon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Woods and family have
recently moved to Rock Island from IT.
Madison. We are always glad to wei
come into our midst such an estimablc
family as theirs.
Mr.. Geo. Hail and his ,bride are now
cozily domiciled at 9th street and 9th.
Avenue Rock Island. George has now a
bride who will add greatly to eyounger
social circle as she is such an intelligent
/ young lady. ...... -~, Ped. -.. p.
Mrs. o. j. Toliver has retuaned home
after four weeks visit in Iowa and else.
where.
Editor John l.. Thompson of Des
Moin;s was in the Twin City last week in
! the interest of the Iowa State Bystander.
He reported as having met with success
in securing new subscribers. Let al
patronize papers Of our own race and
when the agent calls on you please give
b ,r at least q six months trial subscrlp
ton.
Mr.. Chas Hill Of Davenport who has
Just returned from the United States ser
vice in the Philippines was calling upor
his friends in Rock Island and Moline
Saturday. 1hat evening Mrs. Johr
Garnett pleasantly entertained few
friends at five O'Clock dinner in his honor
at her home on 32nd street Moline.
Wayman mission A. M. E. church IL
Rock Island will have their grand rail-.
the fourth Sunday of July and McKinle!
chapel Baptist church will hold theirs tn
Second Sunday OF July, let all turn on
aud lend our assistance to worth!
cause
Miss Marguerite Brady and Mr.. Rufus
Phoenix of Moline were married Wed
nesday evening at tho home of Rev
Higgins. The happy couple bega1
housekeeping Immediately in a lovel!
home all prepared by the groom. Every
one wishes them long and happy life al
tn " are two of our best young people.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27

says that he is doing well. He is Il
member of the \. NJ. +. church and Il
race man.
Mr.. Schiller Emerson, though Il
young man, has Il large class in piano
music which he teaches. His Office
is in his fathers beautiful home, 12S
Fifth avenue.
Mr.. \. A. Bush has charge of the
Wapsicon club, doing the collecting
for the club.
Rev. Searcy has charge of the
Methodist church and Rev. Russell
has charge of the Baptist.
The new subscribers are as follows:
Mrs. j. w. Thompson, w. j. Allen, q.
Williams, NJ. o. Culbertsun.
If my patient readers will excuse
this long letter | will stop
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-06-27
DR.. A. G. EDWARDS.
Physician and Surgeon.
IOWA PHONE 1881 MUTUAL PHONE 46O
(Onice) Miles Drug Store
8 to 10 8. m.
OFFICE HOURS 2 to p. m.
t7tosp. m.
Over 764 West Ninth Street.

The manageme Mt Of, the Des Moines'
league team are in receipt of letter
from Z. Fowler, the manager of the
Colored All-American Baseball team
of Monroyia, Ind, in which he asks for
two dates with the Des Moines team.
the game to be played on October 9.
and 10. The letter says "Book us and
we will fill your grounds. We will
play two games, October o 10 upon
your grounds for guarantee Of 1925,
with privilege of taking so per cent
of the gross receipts should one.half
run over the guarantee. This will be
the first colored club to ever tour to
California aud the North- west and will
be made up of the leading eoIored
stars from the famous Cuban Giants,
Chicago Unions and Page Fence
Giants