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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Milwaukee Grain.

MILWAUKEE,, April 70.
Wheat--Weak: No northern, 50;
No. 2 northern. 91@94; July, S3ls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
TRUCK FARM1N G
IN THE SOUTH

Does Truck Farming! in the South
pay? Write the undersigned for a free
copy of Illinois Central Circular No. 3.
and note what is said concerning it..
]. f. Merry, ASST Gent Pass'r Agent.
illinois Central Railroad. Dubuque, Ia.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Liverpool Grain.

Liverpool Grain.
Liverpool, April Is.
Wheat-Barely steady; May, IS 3Adi
July, IS 42d.
Corn-Quiet: spot As 21ad@4s 6Md;
May, As Sid: July, As SD.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25

New York Exchange.
Chicago. April 25.-NIew York ex-
change 20 to 80 premium.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
The Horse Market.

Spring demand maintained firm ac>
tivity turnout the past week with all
classes. except heavy drafters ana
southern chunks, firm at the high level
of the season. The big run of 1865
horses Monday and 2.645 horses the
first half of the week looked promising
for an increase over the week before
with estimated receipts Of 3,106, against
1850 the previous week, and 2.102 In
the corresponding week in 1903. While
the arrivals were exceedingly liberal
the first hall of the week, there was no
overcrowdinls of the market, as the
force of buyers from all quarters was
of ample volume to clear the arrivals
without concessions in prices. Big, at
tractive drafters have not sold rela-
lively as strong as other classes. altho
dealers report heavy horses exceeding
~ high. TIN, fact that heavy drafters
have ruled easier the past two weeks,
except offerings of show quality. Is at
tributed to the unwillingness of large
trucking firms, big packing. houses and
wholesale merchants paying extrava-
giant prices FOR commercial horses to
be placed In the hands of Inexperienced
teamsters. The bulk of the sales for
the week was $175G200 for good to
choice, with extra offerings in a few in
stances charg ing hands at $3.50 300.
Common kinds were moderately active
ut S1251165. Boston chunks were In
urgent demand at s120m150 and ups
ward, Expressers found broad OUT
let at 1850 200 for good to fancy
grades, with common kinds steady at
S110@130. There were liberal receipts
of farm chunks that changed hands at
s75m125, principally on eastern orders.
The demand for this class is nearly
exhausted. and dealers look for a de-
cided drop in prices for this CONNER
cial class. Good coachers, drivers and
saddlers showed an improvement In
demand at $150@40O and upward for
the best grades and s70@125 for COM
mon kinds.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25

Peoria Grain.
Peoria. April %.
Corn - Stronger. No. 8, 44ls.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Chicago Produce.

Range Of Prices.
The following quotations were
nished by e. H. Prince. office NostV
Woodbury. building.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-04-25
Cattle Sales.

A few OF the cattle sales were made
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12

of the state and worthy Of the
speaker. The response for the
press gang was made by Dan
E. Richter, whose luency and
versatility with the pen has.
never been doubted by those
who know him, but it was a
pleasing disappointment to learn
that he could combine the ele-
quence of the orator with the
humor Of Twain and the Ian
guage Of a Milton, yet he did
all these and did them we'll.
The Business Mems Club de-
serve the lasting gratitude of
the progressive people of the
city for the enterprise and pro-
gressive spirit shown in the un-
dertaking. The attitude of
strangers toward the city and
it's people at this time will either
make or mar it's future prosper
ity, and by such things as the
hospitality and genuine good
will shown at the banquet board
on Tuesday night will this record
be made. The Business Mems
Club has comprehended the stu
alton and has nobly met the
same.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12
Livery Barn
Destroyed by Fire

Early Monday morning the
livery barn Of Severson & Ram
berg, of Edmore, was totally de-
stroyed by fire, including twenty
seven head of horses, fifteen
rigs Of various kinds, a large
quantity of harnesses, and sew
eral hundred dollars worth of
hay and feed. The fire origi-
mated in the rear end of the
second story, and the entire
upper story was a seething mass
Of flames before the fire was dis
covered. The stable man was
asleep in the Office, but was not
awakened until the fire had
nearly reached him, being I'M
able to save even his clothes.
Help arrived Immediately upon
the first alarm, and every effort
possible was made to save the
horses, but the smoke was so
dense and the heat so intense
that it was impossible to do any,
thing, and all persisted, many
being dead even when help arriv-
ed. The attempts to save the
horses took so much time that
when the effort was abandoned,
it was too late to save the other
property. Among the horses
burned was a valuable stallion
belonging to Mr.. Ramberg, one
of the proprietors, which was
valued at 81, 900. Many Of the
horses were boarders and in
some instances the losses fall
heavily upon hte owners. The
origin Of the fire is unknown,
but it is thought it was started
by tramps who were sleeping in
the barn. Several charred frag-
ments resembling human bones
have been found at places where
it was impossible for animal
bones to have been, and the con-
clusion is that several tramps
were burned. The loss is near
$40, 900, with practically no in
Surance. --. , .
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12
Feast of Reason
Flow of Soul

The banquet rendered the off,
GERS of the local land office and the
registration office, and the
members of the local and metro
politan press, by the Business
Mems Club Tuesday night, was
a brilliant success, even more so
than was most fondly expected
by the most enthusiastic promot-
ers of the affair. Covers were
laid for one hundred, and the
members of the club with their
guests entirely filled the long
tables. The reception committee
was President Bangs of the Club
and F. P. Mann, and from the
moment the guests passed the
outer portals Of the hall until
their reluctant departure, every
one felt that he was in the midst
of friends and in the language
of holy writ, that it was good to
be there. President Bangs was
master of ceremonies and even
his proudestadmirers were agree
ably surprised at his ability in
this particular. After the dis
position of the thousand good
things provided for the satsfact-
ton and enjoyment of the inner
man, the feast of good will and
intellect began. The speeches
were few, but they certainly
made up in quality what they
lacked in quantity. In propos-
ing the toast, "The land officers
and the press" Judge John
Burke made some Of his happiest
hits. Judge Burk, always elo-
quent, was certainly at his best,
and his sallies Of wit, his happy
and pleasant references to the
land Office officials, his timely
jollies at the press, and especial
~ his eloquent peroration to
Devils Lake, were indeed worthy
of a Chauncey DepeW.- Major
John w. Mckinney responded
for the land officials, and in
language worthy of a Wendell
Phillips, expressed the apprecia-
ton of himself and his associates
at the pleasant and cordial re-
ception they had received in
the city. He disclaimed any
training as an orator, but those
who listened to his glowing
eulogies Of the beauties of the.
splendid climate, the open and
generous hospitality of the citi-
zens, and the Eldoradan wealth
of North Dakota, know other
wise. 1t was a tribute worthy
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12
Saw a Great
Farming Country

County Auditor Eich believes
in practical and enthusiastic adj
vertising especially when pos
sessed Of the means Of thorough
ly backing up the advertising
with facts. The other day two
gentlemen called at his Office to
have registration papers prepared
and during the conversation he
inquired what part of the
country they had seen. They
replied that they had seen the
race track, had been down to
the Chautauqua grounds and
over to Fl. Totten. He asked
them the size of the largest grain
field they had ever seen and
was told one hundred and sixty
acres. Mr.. Eich told them that
along the Farmers railroad they
could see continuous fields Of
grain extending on either side
of the track not only as far as
the naked eye could reach, but
as far as the best field glasses
would extend the vision. In ad-
dition they could see towns with
banks and every modern con-
venience which have sprung up
in two years, with buildings of
the most substantial character,
and enjoy a ride over the only
railroad in the world owned,
differed and entirely managed
by farmers. The visitors open
ed their eyes in wonder, and
seemed to question the story.
MIR. Eich then proposed that
if they would take the trip over
the road, and upon their return,
were not satisfied with what
they had seen, he would refund
their car fare. The proposition
was accepted and the trip made.
The gentlemen returned to this
city fully convinced that the
country through which they had
passed, is absolutely the garden
spot of the world, and they are
enthusiastic in reference to it's
marvellous resources. They did
not want any return of the
money, and in addition they
expressed their determination to
return and procure land in the
region visited.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12
STRAYED.

Strayed from the Roe barn in
Devils Lake on Saturday night, July
Goth, enc white horse weighing about
1000 pounds, branded with small
brown spots. Anyone knowing the
whereabouts of said horse, please
notify this Office. 2stf -
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1904-08-12
Lost, Strayed,
Taken Up, Found
Lost.-Lady's bicycle, Crescent
maze, tubing light red, small seat.
Return to M. II. Brennan. 21-22
HORSES STRAYED.

HORSES STRAYED.
Strayed from Chautauqua pasture
two bay mares, weight abour 1000,,
and one light brown mare, about
same weight. If taken up notify
DR.. Davenport, Devils Lake, N. ID.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-19
A KAFF|R BOOMERANG.
Aiming Of African Natives May
Prove Disastrous to British.
LONG SERIES OF CONFLICTS
Outbreak ut the Present Time Might
Result In a General Uprising OF
Natives In South Africa-The
kafir AZ . Warrior.

An echo of the recent British-Boer
war is the report which comes from
South Africa that the Kafirs are on the
point of uprising against the British.
It is said that during that conflict the
British encouraged the natives in the
thought of rebelling against their
Dutch conquerors and armed them for
this purpose. A gun in the hands OF
native is always strong incentive 10
conflict with the white man. 1t proved
SO in our relations with the redman OF
America, and it has proved SO time
and time again in Africa with the
blackman. Another Kafir war in
South Africa is a conflict to be dread
ed, for these natives are fighters OF
old, and now that they have learned to
use the white mans weapons prove
strong foe.
The last Kafir war occurred in 1877.
The year before there had been great
scare among the colonists, but 1t
passed away without any open HOSTILE
ties But trouble was brewing. The
Kafirs by their work in the diamond
fields and on the railway gained the
means to obtain an immense number
of guns. These turned the heads OF a
number of the young warriors, and 1t
needed only spark to cause the out
break of war. 1t came about as fol-
lows: The Fingoes, native people
despised by the Kafirs (perhaps as
much because of jealousy as anything
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-19

them were 1CO mounted police, 1000
Fingoes and a field piece. The latter
becoming disabled, the Fingoes, who
placed great reliance on the cannon,
were panic stricken and in their flight
frightened the horses left in their
charge in the rear Of the camp. The
result was that an officer and six men
of the mounted police were killed. But
the white men held their ground
bravely and the Kafirs were at last
forced to retreat with heavy loss.
But they were not conquered or sub
dued, and three days later the battle
of Ibeka was fought. On this occasion
the Kafirs came on in such force ana
with such determination that the Fin
goes were forced to retire, but shrap-
mel, rockets and musketry fire were
too much for the enthusiastic enemy,
who were compelled to retreat after
suffering heavy loss Then the FIN
goes plucked up courage to pursue.
Scarcely, however, had this attack
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-19

else, for the Fingoes we're prosperous),
furnished the occasion. At a Fingoe
wedding two inferior Kafir chiefs. al
though unlimited, helped themselves
freely at the beer-drinking festivities.
Here again is an instance of how the
white mans f1rewater feeds the fire OF
passion and results in war and blood
shed, and in this case, as nearly al
ways, the white man has to bear the
burden of the consequences. A fignt
followed and the war cry was sounded
by the Kafirs, and raid made into
the Fingoe location by the infiamed
warriors. Hearing of the outbreak. Sir
Bartle Frere, governor of Cape Colony,
proceeded to Transkei and summoned
Kreli, the Kafir chief, to appear be-
fore him and answer for the outbreak.
The summons was declined and war
declared. Soon after the fight at
Gwadana took place. The Kafr force
numbered thousands and opposed to
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A kAFF1R kRAAL. OR TRIBAL CAPITAL.

1879 occurred the bloody Zulu war.
The Kaf1rs have been repeatedly at
war with the British. In 1919, when
the settlements in Cape Colony were
young, many sangainary encounters
were had with them. Utshaka, the first
great and all-conquering chief of
these people, spread terror all through
the southern part of Africa early in the
last century. He was never defeated
and broke down the strength and
power of every native tribe with
which he came in contact. The cruel
heartlessness of this really able leader
wrote a story of t..Sod all over the
southern part of the contirent. But
he received and treated with the Brit
ish and permitted their settlements to
continue along the coast. But such q
bloody leader was not to die peaceful
ly, and one of his brothers finally
thrust him to the heart with the
deadly spear while he was pleading
for mercy. Udingaan thus began his
career as chief in blood, even as his
predecessor, Utshaka, had done, and he
was consistent in his murderous ten
denotes to the end When the Beers
were treating with him in 1888 for a
grant of part of his country towards
the coast he enticed them into the CEN
ter of his kraal, or capital city, and
massacred every one of the party,
even to the 11-year-cld son Of one Of
the men.
The Kafir race is easily distin-
guished from that Of the American ne
gro. He is splendid specimen of
manhood, and his often regular fea-
lures would, If his skin were white.
identify him with the Caucasian race.
It is thought that the Kafir tribes
originally came from somewhere about
Abyssinia, or even Arabia, and gradu-
ally drifted down into the southern
part of Africa. That they are superior
to the negro has been demonstrated by
their conquering of all the surround
ing native tribes. They have never
known defeat except at the hands Of
British and Beers. ~
Should another Kafir war break out
there is no telling to what proportions
it might grow. There is an uneasy, dis
satisfied feeling among nearly all the
natives of South Africa. They have
lust witnessed the white man fighting
with the white man and have learned
many lessons in wcrfare during the
conflict. They have in one way and
another secured the possession OF guns,
and with the assegais (the hand spear
which has in years gone by proved
such deadly weapon in the hands OF
the Kafrs) discarded for the white
mans weapon, the native becomes a
formidable foe. And if it is true that
the English have placed guns in the
hands of the Kafirs, the seed which
they have sowed may bear fruit 70
their distress, If not permanent hurt,
and the blow which they hoped to
strike the Beers may come back at
them like the boomerang OF the Aus
tralian bushman.
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been repulsed when the Kadrs. In si1
or seven dense columns. were seen
marching steadily up ridge which
runs from the direction OF Krelia
kraal to the Ibeka. Shells and rockets
could not retard their advance. How
ever, the artillery succeeded at last IN
throwing shell into the midst OF one
of their columns, plunging it into COT
fusion. That moment was improved 10
lead the Fingoes to charge the enemy
and defeat was complete. The victors
moved on to Kreli's place, where 20
more Kafirs were killed.
Sir Bartle Frere issued q proclama-
ton deposing Kreli ard annexing his
land to the colony, while this defeated
chief was forced to take shelter In the
wooded kloofs near Bashee. The en-
tire colonial force of 300 Europeans
and 5000 Fingoes and over 1000 Tenn
bus advanced into the Kafirs' country.
The advance was stubbornly contested
by the Kafirs and one or two unlm-
portant engagements were fought, Out
at last the enemy was forced BACK.
Kreli had been heavily punished, as
he lost nearly 1000 men, 5000 head OF
cattle and a large part of his land.
But the war, it seems, was not an end'
for the advantage was not pushed. Inc
Kafirs recrossed the Bashee, rescued
part of their cattle and force OF SUI
attacked company of police, volu7.
teers and burghers at Umzitzani, near
Ibeka, and would have overwhelmed
them had they not fortunately pos"
sessed field-piece and thus were able
to stand their ground. About this
time one of Krelis generals succeeded
in reaching the Gaika country, a
branch of the Kafir people, and rous-
ing the natives there. Then began
weeks of raiding, burning and MUIR
dering of settlers by the Kafir war
riors, until the colonists on every
hand were forced to fly for protection
to the towns. Then came the threat
ened uniting of all the tribes OF South
Africa in the struggle against the
white settler. The next year saw a
continuation of the struggle, but the
war was finally brought to close. II
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an idea, and so turn to the healthy
athletic woman who braves the ele-
ments, or to the woman who delights
in out-of-season country house par
ties. While all my readers may not be
able to class themselves with these
fortunate sisters, the so-called idle
rich, yet it is their clothes which form
the basis of the styles for all, and out
of the gossip about them may be
drawn something practical for the
wardrobes of those who must econo-
mize more stringently.
Black is always smart in the city.
but in the country 1t is somber and
uninteresting. Always remember
when selecting a black dress, which
of course, none of us can afford to be
without, that it must be good black.
Personally, for the short walking skirt
and coat, I much prefer dark blue,
dull red, brown where it suits, or q
Harris tweed mixture.
A most successful toilette de vile is
in black cloth and has graduated black
velvet medallions thereon, a bolero-
bodice and wide kid band, and. shows
some light tuckings of lace about the
neck, but this rather loses its distinc-
ton in the country unless it is a Sun
day" frock.
A curious pinky red is most at
tractive at house entertainments,
luncheon parties, etc., though it does
not look bit we'll in a murky at
mosphere. Wine color, too, is suited
to similar purposes, and subdued ORR
entail embroideries are the right trim
mugs for tailor-made frocks.
1t is the cloth tailor-made froclx
which is de rigueur for the country,
even on smart occasions, except when
cosy five o'clock blouses and tea gowns
are worn.
II woman wants to be chic in the
country she must take even more trou-
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1904-03-19
there should be plenty Of fulnsab
where it ends.

where it ends.
The smart trotteuse, on the Other
hand, reaches to the angles. Let no
woman who wants to be well dressed
try to make any compromise between
the two. The trotteuse is admirable
for smart occasions in the country ana
morning wear in town, whereas the
tweed, really short skirt should be rele-
gated severely to the practical pur-
poses for which it is intended, ana
should be worn with satin or SILK
knickers, and suitable foot gear. with
smart, warm coat which can be worn
over flannel blouse or kid waistcoat.
Now for indoor wear, / wonder II
many of us have realized the virtue OF
cream viyella flannel, made with q
simple blouse bodice? The blouse and
skirt may be unlined and worn over
nicely fitting slip and colored silk
petticoat; il simply made these wash
we'll. A couple of these worn with q
colored, or a black kid band with q
corresponding touch of color in the
collar and cravat can really make q
most effective indoor costume at small
cost.
Remember that the belt is an impor-
tant feature Of the fashions Of to-day.
and you ought to be able to pick up
excellent specimens of becoming waist
bands.
/ The frocks have referred to can be
made in any flannel, plain, spotted or
striped, as we'll as in printed delaines.
If you once get good pattern you
should be able to construct these tot
lettes at small cost, putting the lar
ger part of the cost of this frock into
suitable band and cravat which you
will buy infinitely better and cheaper
ready-made.
Despite the fact that fashion is so
costly, If the wearer has individual
chic these simple gowns have a charm
all their own.
There is a certain style of neat
| woman who always looks her best in
a high linen collar and blain frock, but
even for the artistic type have al
| ways condemned the wearing of q
low-necked lace blouse in the morning.
The French never commit this error.
Their costume for morning and prac-
teal wear is always in keeping with
the purpose for which it IS intended.
Many women of limited income have
told me that they feel they could start
a proper style of wardrobe If they were
lucky enough to have fire which
| burnt only their clothes!
Boleros are quite short and show
| beautiful wide Wristbands.
| Silver and gold braids are used by
| the tailors.
| Toques are narrow and elongated,
while picture hats are abnorDally