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The Washington times., 1902-06-01
One of the Youngest Teachers.

The third grade in the Dennisoa School
is ably conducted along the flowery
path of learning hy Miss Kupfer, who
looks scarcely older than some of her
pupils, and is believed TO be the young
est teacher in the city. Miss Rnwlins.
The Washington times., 1902-06-01

The pupil entering the first grade
usually knows nothing Of reading or
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
CLINTON ITEMS.

Little Anna the young daughter of
j. L. Culberson met with what was
promised to be very serious accident
on Monday afternoon, when she fell
down q flight Of stairs at the homo Of
her grand father fortunately no bones
were broken-only severe shaken up.
Why not pay up youa back indebted
ness for your subscription, those who
generally have most to say about the
contents Of : paper not being just
right are as rule those persons who
are either borrowing these neighbors'
paper Or who do not pay their sub
scription.
Messrs Nick Smith and Vim, Allen
Jr., accompanied by their wives took
in the celebration ct Davenport-
Rev. Searcy returned Tuesday from
Oskaloosa.
Mrs IL. w. Pinlkard and son return
cd to their home in Eagle Grove.
Miss Marie Gilliard left Tuesday for
her home in Savannah, Ga.
Washington Dozier has returned
from visit in Chicago.
Jas. Cooper Of Morrison visited kn
Clinton last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
DUBUQUE NEWS.

~ . B + LE & s . K y T.
Rev. Wilson, native Of Liberis. Afri-
ca, filled the pulpit at the A. NJ. D. church
Sunday evening, Sept. Z. Rev. Wilson
preached an able sermon on the influence
of Love.
Last Thursday evening Mr.. and Mrs.
z. w. Martin entertained number OF
their friends in honor Of Mrs. Yeiser Of
Keokuk. The evsning was spent in
music, after which refreshments were
served; and the guests departed voting
one OF the most pleasant evenings Of the
season.
Mrs. Gertrude Evans has gone to Chic
ago on business.
Miss Jessie Rollins departed for Chic.
ago where she will remain indefinitely.
Miss Gertrude Lewis entertained 8 few
friends on Aug. 26, in honor Of her birth
day anniversary The occasion was
celebrated BY music furnished BY Mr.
Leonard Lewis, Refreshments wereserved
and the guests departed wishing Miss
Lewis many more happy birth days.
Little Dannis Basfield entertained 3
host Of little folks on Sept. ;. in honor Of
his fourth birthday. The little people
enjoyed themselves highly, alter whicn
Dannie, assisted by his mother served all
the delicacies the season. All departed
Cannie peer among hosts. IN N.
Little Earl Jones is on the sick list at
this writing.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
SPEAKER HENDERSON DE
CLINES NOMINATION.

With very great surprise to us
Iowa's Congressman, D. B.. Hen
ders6n of fDubuque, Ia, Congress-
man from the 3rd district declines
the denomination after it had
been unanimously given him,
thus causes us to loose speaker
ship of Congress. We are very
sorry to loose such a valuable
staunch republican in Congress.
For nearly quarter of a century
he has sat in Congress and his
cloquence, wit and wisdom has
echoed in the halls Of Congress.
He has defended our race in many
hot contest, and our race as we'll
as the nation at large will loose
useful and we'll trained law
maker in Congress.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
illinois with her daughter Mas. Chas.

Illinois with her daughter Mas. Chas-
Anderson.
R.H. Haskley has:returnsd from CT
kaloosa.
Mrs X. H. Hackley has gone to KAN
sas City for visit with her nsice Misc
Godfrey. 83
Rsv. Underwood preached d the Bap-
tiss church Thursday night last wsek.
Emancipation Day va celebrated Mon
day the 22nd By picnic q Coles park
in the afternoon and exercises 1t June's
hall at night. Tho proclamation was
read BY Miss Cora Taylor, speeches were
made by Attorney j. G. McCoid, Prof.
w. p. Howe, Ex-Mayor VanBuck, Rev.
Ferribee, q. Howard. D. Taylor and an
essay by Miss Cora Howard, vocal solo
by Mrs. Lulu Shelton and vocal duet BY
Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Watts. Refresh
ments were served BY the ladies Of tho
Baptist church. Robt. O'KellcY was
master Of ceremonies.
Mps. Albert Homesis on the sick list.
Misses Myrtle and Grace Taylor enter
tained some of their friends Saturday.
Chas. Watson prominent young man
Of the city 10 soon to wed.
Rev. Watson who will take Rrv. Fer
ribee's place at the A. NJ. =. church Is ex-
pscted here by Sunday.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

sons tainted and az they fell to
the floor were crushed to death.
Most of the dead are women
aud the physicians say in many
cases they tainted and died from
sutfocation.
The Shiloh church is located
just in 1.-THE edge of the South
Highlands, the fashionable resi-
dence section of this city and all
the physicians living in that part
of town went to the assistance of
the injured. AS many of the
suffering Negroes as could be
moved by the arnbulances were
taken to hospitals and the rest
were laid out on the ground. We
as a race deplore this terrible cat
astrophe the sufferings and loss
of so many lives.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
EDITORIALS.
CLLORED MAN BARRED.
What Mean White Americans

! What Mean White Americans
1t does seem hard for a young
Afro-American youth, who is
ambitious and eager to become a
competitor with hiswhite brother
in sharing some of the blessings
of life; for when we look at the
recent actions that many labor
unions and other secret and po-
litical bodies have taken to sup
press the colored labor and pre-
vent him from becoming me,n-
Der of secret or prlitical parties
simply because mans skin is
dark-he is ostracised. 1t is a
shame, a snare, a gross injustice
that he is thus treated. Why,
last week the national association
of Stationary Engineers, which
met in Boston, voted to exclude
colored engineers, notwithstand-
ing the brave fight that Mr..
Howard of Massachusetts and
Gutenberg of Wisconsin, made
for fairplay and justice. Then
in a certain southern State Re-
publican convention they exclud-
ed all colored delegates and would
not admit them. And even last
week in our own city the Graud
Sovereign Odd Fellows lodge,
which held it's annual session
here, amended their constitution
so as to prevent colcred men al
missiou-will say more about
this elsewhere. It is indeed a
shame that Our country is coming
to forget their duty of loyalty,
equality, justice and fraternaty.
Civilization cannot advance un-
less all are given equal chance
and opportunity in the race of
life.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
SIOUX CITY ITEMS.

Once more the angel OF death has
knocked at the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. c,
F, Williams and semoved from them their
only daughter little Pearl age seven years,
She was sick OF pneumonia only five days
died Friday morning Sept. 10Th and was
buried Sunday afternoon. Rev. J. w.
Jefries otiiciated. She leavess mother,
father brother and host OF relatives and
little friends to mourn hee death. She
was indeed sweet child and loved by all
VINO knew her.
Miss Francis Meredith Of Worthtngton
Mimi, has returned to our city after q
long pleasant visit with relatives and
friends at her home.
Mrs. Lettie Hurd returned TO her home
in Yankton, s. d. last Saturday.
This is jolly week fov everybody
The Carnival has set in and the Elks will
take the town.
Mr.. Daniel Whidden of Yankton, s. D.
is in our city to spend the winter.
Mrs. Shouty and daughter oi Charlton
Mo-. is here visiting her daughter Mrs
Harry Darr and taking in the Elks Car
nivaI. =.
Mrs. A. L. Morgan received the sac
news last week Of the death Of her fa9hsl
which occurred in Kansas City, Kansas
She has our sympathy.
The Ladies Sewing Circle met with
Mrs. Harry Jewell last Thursday alter
noon. $780,.
Mr. James Washington went to con
ference Friday returning home Monday
Mrs. A. Morgan entertained at tes
Wednesday, Mrs. Rev, Speese snd Mrs
j. w. Jeferies.
Rev. J. +. Watts addressed the Missier
Sunday afternoon.
Cupid is at work again end the bel
wilt soou ring out.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
oTTUMWA NEWS.

Ottumwa is again favored by having
Rev. NJ. l. Gordon one Of our ablest
ministers with us another year.
Mrs. M. l. Gordon left Friday tor
wish with friends in Davenport.
Mrs. James Hamilton and her grand
daughter Lily Fields returned home
last week, arfer pleasant visit with
relatives.
+. W. Thompson was an Ottumwa
visitor this week.
Miss Florence Downey is on ithe sick
list.
Edwin Carter Of Rockwell City ia
here visiting friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
FORT MADISON NOTES.

Although we haven't been heard from
for quite while, yet we are still here.
Rev. j. u. Underwood D. d. Z. H. d.
OF Lincoln, Neb, WAS in the city few
days last week
Mrs. Mary Bowman OF Rock Island,
who has been visiting here a week leaves
Thursday for Galeaburg accompanied by
her son Willie Redd.
Mrs. Georgia Grady of Rock Island
who has visited here week leaves Thurs
day tor Canton, Mo.
Mr.. Calvin Chavis took suddenly Ill
Sunday night with congestive 'chills.
Mr.. PBtrick Bowman is on the sick
list.
Henry Blade and wife. Mrs. Mahala
Henry and Miss Susie Price spent Sun
day in Lagrange, Mo.
There will be social at the Second
Baptist church Saturday night Sept. %.
All are invited to attend.
There will be q concert at the A. NJ. E.
church Wednesday evening the Oath.
Rev. w. w, Russell Of Charlton will
prsaeh At the Second Baptist church
Wednesday night the oath. III
Quite number from here are going
to attend the Keokuk street fair next
week.
Sundny was quarterly meeting day at
the A. NJ. E. church.
Rev. J. D. Wells pastor Of the A. M. +,
church leaves Wednesday for Moberly,
Mo. to attend the twenty first session Of
the North Missouri conference.
Wn. Hall leaves Wednesday for Moline
III.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

The above cut is a likeness of
Prof. A. r. Jackson, now Band
master of the famous Buxton Con-
cert Band, which is the best
organiza ton of its kind in the
state. It has membership of
81 men, Mr.. Jackson was born
in Ohio. He took three years
course at Wilberforce University
in Green county, Ohio; has made
it a profession at teaching bands.
He was conductor of East End
band, Cincinnati, o., conductor
of Cadet band, Glouster, Ohio;
conductor of Jackson's Concert
band with Jno. Robinson's Unit.
ed Shows, one season. He is
now bandmaster Of the famous
Buxton Concert Band, aud we are
proud to know that the Negro is
coming to the front IN everything.
This Band in the future will be
of the type of Sousa, 1nnes and
the British Guard band; but the
BysrANDER is proud to know that
this is colored band, whose con-
ductor is Negro, and all credit
is given to the race. This band
will be the holiday attractions
this Xmas. in Des Moines, and
the BysTANDER will do its part
to make their Entertainment a
Success.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

Daniels, Evanston; Rev. E. q, jackson
Sioux City; Rev. J. H. Ferribee, Abba
G. M. Tillman, St. Johns, Chicago
q. w. Slater, Hyde Park, Chicago; d,
N. Brown. Aurora, H.; r. Christburs
transferred; T. j. Porter, Elgin, Ill.
L. r. Brown, Joliet; C. Wright, Wash.
ington, Iowa; G. T. Shaw, La Grange,
Ill.,, A. N. Webb, West Superior; Prof.
Fl. K. Wright, Wilberforce, Ohio;
Sessie Woods, Madison, Wis, Joplin,
Yonkton, 8. d.; f. u. Jackson, Sioux
City; 6. w. Wade, Knoxville, ILL.,; Rev.
Ford. Boone and Saylor; w. II. Speese
Newton and Colfax; ?. s. Erwin, India
nola, Iowa; l.. J. Phillips, Clarinda
and Bedford; A. j. Gary, Quinn Chapel,
Chicago; A. L. Murray, Bethel, Chica-
60; 4. q. Ransom, Institutional church,
Chicago: J. g. Bundy, St. Mary church
Chicago; l.. VI. Fenwisk, Milwaukee,
Wis. g. w. Jones, Monmouth. H.; j.
w. Dowden, Boliot, Wis.
" W. AoAouo, PiCsluluS AiCSI VI tuc
Iowa District; F. j. Peterson, Musca-
tine, Iowa: Horace Graves. Des Moines;
A. Boyd, Cedar Rapids; Jessie Bass,
Glenco, ILL.,; n. A. Bassfeld, Dubuqne;
NJ. 1. Gordon, Ottumwa; Rev. Wilson,
Mt. Pleasant; j. Fl. Ferribee, Abba
and Hilton; w. NJ. Williams, Burling-
ton; w. A. Searsv, Clsnton; r. H. Will
Hanson, Buxton; J. r. Clemins, Oska-
loosa: Rev. Stowball. Redeemer.
MISSION CHICAGO.
Rev. H. H. Thompson, Presiding
Elder, ST. Paul District; J. G. Ander-
son, Wayman Chapel, Chicago; T.
Reeves, st. Peters, Minneapolis, D. E.
Butler, ST. James, Minneapolis; w. S.
Brooks, st, Stephens, Chicago; l. N.
Daniels, Evanston, ILL.,; D. w. Jones,
Arandale, III. IS. p. Moore. Rockford,
Ill.,; james higgins, Moline, H.; s. B.
Walkup, Rock Island, ILL.,: G. w.
Gaines, st. Paul, Mimi; j. L. Warton,
Osceola, To-; II. w. Lewis, Keokuk, la. !;
Il. B, Manley, Racine, Wis; j. b. Polk,
Duluth
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
A Horrid Catastrophe.
10 Killed the Result of q Panic at
the Baptist Convention at Birm-
lngham, Ala.

Birmingham, Ala, Sept. 10
In an awful crush of humanity
caused by stampede in the Ne
gro Baptist church at Avenue G
and Eighteenth street 10 per-
sons were killed aud as many
more seriously injured. The cat
astrophe occurred at 900 O'Clock,
Just as Booker T. Washington
had concluded his address to the
national convention of colored
Baptist and for three hours the
scene was Undesirable. Dead
bodies were strewn in every di-
rection, and the ambulance SER
vice of the city was utterly inca
pacitated to move them until
after midnight. Dozens of dead
bodies were arranged in rows on
the ground ontside of the house
of worship awaiting removal to
the various undertaking es-
tablishments while more than a
score laid on the benches inside.
AN ALrERcar1oN STARTED
sTAMPEDED.
The church is the largest house
of worship for Negroes in Birm-
ingham and the pastor says there
were at least 1000 persons in the
editice when the stampepe began.
Even the entrance to the church
was literally packed.
Just as Booker 7. Washington
concluded his address Judge
Billou a lawyer from Baltimore,
engaged in an alteration with
the choir leader concerning an
unoccppied seat and it is said a
blow was struck, some one in the
choirGcried They're fight. ..ng."
Mistaking the void "fighting'
for ''fre'' the congregation rose
in masses for the door. One OF
the ministers quickly mounted the
rostrum aud admonished the
people to keep quite. He repeat
ed the word ''quiet'' several times
and motioned to his hearers to be
seated, again the excited congre-
CATION mistook'the word ''quite'
for ssfire" and renewed the strug-
gle to reach the door. Men and
women crawled over benches,
fought their way into the aisles
and those who had fallen were
trampled upon. The ministers
tried again and again to stam-
pede, but no power on earth
could stay the struggling fight.
ing mass Of humanity. The
scream of women and children
added to the horror Of the scene
through mere fright many per
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
ALRIA NOTES.

Mrs. NJ. Dean Of Colfax was in Abba
last week few days.
Mrs. E. Grayson went over to Oska-
loosa Thursday to the General Confer
ence.
Rev. Ed. jackson pastor OF the A. N.
E. church left for Oskaloosa Wednes-9
day to attend the Conference.
Mrs. Nora Grsyson of Hiteman was
at the parental home Thursday.
Sunday number Of the Albians
went to Oskaloosa to attend the Con-
ference.
A number Of strangers were in town
last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

A communication from Washington
announces that Mrs. e. r. johnson is
still with Mrs. e. 7. Barton who con-
tinues quite sick. Mrs. Barton's con-
dition has baftied the skill of the ply
sicians but her many friends are hope
full of speedy recovery.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
VERY Low RATES TO cALIFoNIA

VERY LOW RATES TO CALIFONIA.
Beginning October next, the Iowa
Central Railway will inaugurate a
through Pullman tourist car for its
low rate eolonist excursions to Canfor-
MIA every Wednesday. Fare only
$50. SIS from Mason City and MARSHALL
town, proportionately low rates from
other places, Berth in this new and
comfortable through sleeping car costs
only $500 from Mason City and $3.50
from Marshalltown. Through to CaIi-
fornia iaaI n four days. The low
- 4 E. uring September and
r |lI nformation as to the
snd berth reservations.
[ eS6 nearest Iowa Central Ticket
Agent or address,
A. B. CUTTs,
&. p. & S. A. Minneapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

Mrs. Anna Hall spent last week in
Oskaloosa visiting friends and attend
ing the conference. She returned
home Monday and says she had one Of
the best visits that she has enjoyed for
yeaas. f..
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
WITH OUR CHURCHES
CORINTHlAN BAPTIST.

Next Sunday the pastor will continue
the series of sermons on the Lords
prayer. Text "Forgive us our debts
as we forgive our debtors. The con-
gregation is requested to come early
and bring their bibles. Evening sub
iect. '.Belshazzar's Feast" The
church will be comfortable heated and
all are invited.
T. l.. GRIFFITH, Pastor,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
Low RATES TO THE EAST.

Oct. I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th the c. NJ. 4
st. P. will sell round trip tickets to
many points in Indiana, Ohio, Michi-
gan, also to Niagara Falls, Butfo]o,
Pittsburg and some points in Pennsyl-
vania at one fare for the round "trip.
Call at city ticket Office, 40 Walaut
street for all information, tickets etc.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

Rev. Il. NJ. Tillman and wife Of the
St. Johns Church Chicago was IN the
city this week enroute for Yankton,
S. d. to visit relatives. Mrs. Tillman
is literary lady and a poetess, at one
time she conducted the aWoman's Col
umn in the Bystander.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
MT. ZION BAPTIST-SAYLOR.

Services were fairly good Sunday.
The iuclement weather preAented the
usual attendance. The postponement
of the pay day was very unpleasant
surprise 10 church and pastor.
The pastor will fill his pulpit at
Marshalltown Sunday at 1900 a. m.
and 7:3O p. m.
W. Il. NICKERsON, Pastor.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

WANTED "A TRUSTWORTHY GENTL r.
man OF lady in each county to manage busi-
ness for an old established house of solid
financial standing. A straight, bona fde
weekly cash salary Of SlS 90 paid by check each
Wednesday with all expenses direct from
headquarters Money advanced for expens es
Manager, 3O4 Caxton Bldg. Chicago.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

Friends of Mr.. Geo. Woods pleasant
ly surpriaed them Monday evening at
his home on 1lth., aud Center. it being
his birthday. Ping Pong and dancing
were the features of the evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
MT. PLEASANT NEWS.

Mrs. &. w. Harris has returned from .
visit at Oskaloosa.
Mr.. Lawaeuce H. Ferribee has return.
ed to his home in Chicago.
Mrs Philips lefs last week for visit in
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26
Low RATES TO WASHINGTON D. c

Oct. I'd, Sd, 4th and 5th the G. M. &
st. P. will sell round trip tickets to
Washington. D. G. for e23 90; tickets
may be extended until Nov. Sd return
ing. Special sleeper will leave via this
line. and Pennsylvania line Oct. I'd for
Washington. Splendid opportunity to
visit the National Capitol, and the east
For all information, tickets, etc,
call at city ticket office 4lO Walnun
street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

When in Davenport go to The
Keystone Club for wine and re-
freshments and furnished rooms,
51S w. Trout street.
BILLY WILLIAMS, Prop.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

In our last ~ ~
ception given the Sy4v
alton, we unintentionAlly 10
mentioned the interesting catcHy lem
read BY Luther y. H. Brown who is
rapidly advancing in the literary fead
also there was splendid and well
rendered solo snng by Rev. I. l..
Griffith which was highly appreciated
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

There is only one way to settle an
impertinent womansilent contempt.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

b of Ottumwa
hens column in
ring monthly.
writer and we
appreciated.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

|nnouncing the
| Morton to Mr..
Itch will occur
T., lst.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

T.: s:''s; ! !. va: ":.s. s.'s !. :s9 :':;
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

gago spent Sun
ss been in the
man Co., for q
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

Mrs. NTH of Kansas City.
Mo, dfS the city the 23nd to
nav brother, Mr.. A. H.
Jones, M the guest of Mrs. B.
j. Holu rk street.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

&. p. & S. A. Minneapolis.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1902-09-26

zee of North Star lodge
No. charge Of arrangements
have II IL as the day for the
gran hs6f their hall. An annu-
al ser "a be preached by lead
ing ~ prther particulars in
next e .
Rock Island Argus., 1902-12-01
NEWS IN OUTLINE.

The clothing of Mrs. Sarah T. Ben
net. aged So, caught fire from n stove
at Charlottesville, Ind, and she was
fatally burned.
The cotton gin of O'Brien & Byrd at
Long Grove. l. T., was destroyed by
fire Loss $4,000. fully insured.
Mrs. Sarah Brooks Moore, widow of
Joseph II. Moore. is dead at her home,
3 Walton place, Chicago. Mrs. Moore
was 90 years old and death was due to
her extreme age.
The wages of Goo men in the VAN
dalia shops Ii Terre Haute have been
advanced from to 121a per cent
Gray's Inn. one of the best-known
summer hotels in New Hampshire,
largely patronized by ChicagOans, has
been destroyed by fire. Loss. $4,000;
insurance, 100000.
Mrs. Sarah j. McKinstry. an early
settler, is dead at Delavan, Wis. aged
as. She had lived in Delavan for over
fifty years.
Official figures of the election in
Idaho show that the ma jority of French
Rep0, for congress was 1856.
Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ]. Hammond
celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of
their wedding at Joliet, Ills.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-12-01
Comparison or Vote,
COMMITTEE NOT FAVORABLE
STORM DRAIN SETTLEMENT

meeting of the finance and sewer
committees of the city council, to-
gether with Mayor Knox and City At
torney Scott, was held Saturday even
ing To consider the communication of
Sister Mary Michael, mother superior
of St. Anthony's hospital, with
reference to the unpaid claim
on the Twenty-fourth street storm
drain. The members decided to go
over the records and present to the
council Il detailed statement of the
expenditures that the city has al
ready been put to in this connection.
1t appears that nearly as much mon
ey has been paid out on that account
as the claim of Mr.. Schnell, the con-
tractor. amounts to, and the members
of the committee appear to consider
this fact reason for declining to
turn everything over to the hospital
on the claim unless forced to do so
in a suit at law. The report for the
council will not be ready for the
meeting this evening.