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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14
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Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14

The above cut is liker ess of Rev
H. w. Porter, the brilliant young thee
Logan from the South. who has taken
up the work of spreading Congrega
tionalism among colored people in the
northwest.
Rev. II. w. Porter began his work
as pastor of Union Congregational
church, July LIST, 1904, and with an
earnest an active corps of officers, and
loyal membership the work has
advanced rapidly,
While his highest ambition has been
to have building in which to worship.
that he considers Of minor Importance
compared to the saving of mankind.
In the organization of Woman's
Missionary Society, giving work to the
ladies', and David and Johnathan
League for men, he believes in utilz-
ing all forces for the accomplishment
of the work.
The Sunday School and Wednesday
evening meeting for prayer and Bible
study have increased in numbers and
interest; and the sermons delivered
from Sabbath to Sabbath are both able |
and instructive. Rev. Porter is pastor |
of the first Congregational church for
celored in the Northwest, and we shall |
note with interest the pioneer as he
goes forth enlightening the people and |
giving to them a correct knowledge of |
salvation through Christ as is set forth |
in the Congregational church, church |
governed by the people, and church |
that recognizes only Jesus Christ as
head of his church.
At present they worship in house
on the lot purchased at cost of 200
and will erect church building in the |
spring of 1905.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14
NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE.

NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX
SALE.
State of Iowa, Polk County, SIS.
TO O. B. Anderson:
You are hereby n gifted that on the
9th day of December, A. D. 1898 the
following described real estate, situat.
ed in Polk County, lava, was sold for
taxes for the year 1897, which real
estate is described as follows, to-wit:
Lot Seventy eight (78) Cottage Addi-
ton, Addition to, and now forming
part of the city Of Des Moines, Polk
County, Iowa. That the same was, at
such sale, purchased by Charles o.
Nourse, and a certificate issued by the
Treasurer of Polk County, Iowa, and by
the said Nourse the er 'ficate Was duly
assigned to J. H. Phillips, and he is
now the owl er and h' lder of said Ger.
titicate, and the right of redemption
will expire. and 7 reasurer's Deed for
said property will be made, unless re
demptiOh from such sale be made with
in ninety days from the completed
service hereof. j. Fl. PHILLIPS,
Lawful holder and owner OF said
certificate.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14
RACE ECHOES,

VIM. Pickens has accepted po-
sition at his alma mater, Talladega
College, as teacher of Greek, Latin
German.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14

the contract tor erecting post office
in Winston, Ala. Their bid was
s98,337.
T, McCants Stewart, formerly of
Brooklyn, has been chosen to repre-
sent Hawaii on the Republican
stump in the United States during
the campaign. He was the most
prominent member Of the Republi-
can Convention of Hawaii, which
was held in Hilo on Sept. I.
AS result of a strike at the n.
Y. N. H. and Hartford R. r. CO.
freight yards, all the white men went
out and about $50 colored are now
employed, and are reported to be
giving the best satisfaction and the
officials say they are there to stay.
Cor the first time in the history
of Kentucky, a colored woman has
been admitted as member of the
bar, and licensed to practice law in
Fayette county. She was examined
Sept IL before the circuit court, and
passed. She is Mrs. S. ]. S. White
of Louisville.
Ha! Ha. Ha. "Well did I ever"
who would of thought that Geo. E.
Taylor who use to live in Oskaloosa
would ever come out before the
American people for President of
the United States. Well / guess he
has the same mind that Mr.. Scott of
East St. Louis that he will live fat
over the honor of some one nomi-
mating him, that's all. Yes that's
all.-Buxton Gazette.
Don't worry Bro. Gazette, we in
our state cannot vote for him, his
name will not appear on the ballot
at all in Iowa. Too bad isn't it.
Editor
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-10-14

Col. M. R. Morton and R. E,
Pharrow, Negro contractors of
Athens, Ga were recently awarded
the contract for erecting post office
IN Winston, Ala. Their bid was
s9S,337.65
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-22
More Than Good.

Entire NOUS" said Miss Ayers, who
delights in talking dictionary
French, aren't you quite fond of Mr..
Godley?"
"Oh, yes" replied Miss Bright,
"he's quite good friend of mine."
"Ah! your bon ami?"
Better than that. He's my bon.
bon ami. He brings me a box every
evening""
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-22
NEW MINE TO BE OPENED.

Close Corporation Of Boston Men Be-
gin Developing Work.
Houghton, Mich, Dec. 13-The Bo.
hemian Range Mining company, a
newly organized close. corporation of
Boston men, began work with twenty
miners last week on land in Kewee-
nav county, some six or eight miles
south and east Of the Phoenix and Mo-
hawk mines.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-22
TWINS At 80 GIVE PARTY.
Descendants Of Early Settlers Ce

Descendants Of Early Settlers cels-
brate Birthday.
Stamford, Conn.,, Dec. 10. 49, Isaac
Wardwell and his twin sister, Mrs.
Betsy Hoyt, were eighty-nine years
old Saturday, and had birthday
party. Mrs. Hoyt is in poor health, but
Mr.. Wardwell is as spry as man of
sixty. He is director in several local
corporations. They are descendants
Of the first settlers of Stamford.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1904-12-22
Life Prisoner ESCAPES.

New York, Nov. %. 49, Charles w.
Johnson, serving life sentence at
Sing Sing for the murder Of George F.
Abbott in Brooklyn last July, evaded
his keepers Saturday evening md has
not been located.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

Reference was made in this column
last week to the trouble the Illinois
press association was having with the
officials of the st. Louis exposition
ver concessions. The officials are only
willing to grant complimentary ad-
mission tickets to the editors-not to
their families or employees-and there
is to be no concessions on the grounds
in the Midway or any other attrac-
tions, even to editors. Within the
past few DAYS the editor of the Ora
PHO received a letter from J. NJ. Page,
secretary Of the Illinois press associa-
tion and of the National Editorial
association as we'll, that these restric-
tioEs of concessions as mentioned do
not apply to the ten days the Nation
al Editorial association and a dozen or
twenty state associations will be at
St. Louis in May. Everything is to be
wide open then, as previously agreed
upon. The exposition managers have
made great preparations for this event
and propose to entertain all visiting
editors and their families to the limit.
After that time it looks as though 1T
is going to be different. The Illinois
press association is not going in May,
hence the difficulty. Secretary Page
hopes to smooth the way for them,
however, and for all other visiting
newspapermen as we'll, no matter at
what time they visit the fair. Ex-
perience with the Chicago exposition
and the Buffalo fair is pretty good
evidence, however, that newspaper
men who go to such places late receive
scant treatment, as the promoters
have had about all the advertising
they need.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

John III. Kings resolution before the
horticultural society at Madison to
ask the next legislature to pass a law
directing school directors to plant trees
on three sides of each school house
is pretty in theory but it won't work
in ~practice-any better than it does
in kimball-and many other places.
If trees cannot be made to live where
there IS a hydrant and an abund-
ance of water right at hand, how
much success would follow the same
test where there isn't enough water
within five miles to wash the school,
MAINS hands? To begin with, it's no
use to plant trees anywhere until the
soil has become thoroughly subdued
which a only come about by
thorough cultivation and cropping the
soil. Then the trees once planted
need plenty of water at least every
two weeks for the first two years
ana careful mulching or cult
vation.If they can be cultivated every
two weeks and carefully looked aftera
small amount of water will do the
work, Trees car be successfully
grown about almost any school house
in the co%untry-but we never expect
to see it accomplished because there is
no one to do the work as it needs to
be done-though plenty ready to
draw pay for making a stab at it.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

Secretary Farley Of the state press
association expects to leave for Omaha
Monday to make arrangements with
the railroads and palace Car compan-
les for transportation to the st. Louis
circus in May. If this writer could
borrow a good stomach Of somebody
for a few days he would accompany
the dignified secretary on his trip.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

Hanna left an estate valued at ST.
600, 600 instead of So, 1000, 900, as first re-
ported, it appears. It's all the same
to most folks. Not one person in a
thousand can comprehend what a vast
amount of money a single million of
dollars is, and a fortune of $40, OOO, 900
has about the same meaning to such a
person as an accumulation of a million.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

N. L. Dawson, cashier Of the Nit
chell National bank, died suddenly at
his home in that city Saturday norm
ing from a stroke of paralysis. He
was one Of the best known bankers in
the state and considered one of the
soundest financiers in the northwest.
His bank held deposits from a large
number of banks all over this part
of the state. Mr.. Dawson was a siren.
GUS worker and too much of it was
what snappedlthe thread of life when
least expected. His death was a great
blow to Mitchell and no other, in
dividual would be more greatly missed'
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

John D. Rockefeller says that the
Russian-Japanese war will continue
four years. John is a wise Old guy
and maybe he is right.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04
While the sympathy for Japan is

While the sympathy for Japan is
practically universal in the United
States, a good many newspapers
are calling attention to the fact that
Russia has always been a firm friend
of the United States. 1t was Russia
that gave it out cold to all other for
eign powers that the southern states
in rebellion during the civil war should
have ne aid from abroad. Neverthe-
less, all Americans cannot help but
sympathize with the plucky Japs and
believe that their cause is a just one.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

The Aberdeen News amuses itself
compiling the vote for capital in 1889
and 1900 and assumes that if Pierre
won out then it must in the very
nature Of things do it again. To be-
gin with, Mitchell made no special
effort in the preliminary skirmish of
1889, when there were Il half dozen
candidates spending their money. and
when Pierre only got about a third of
the total vote cast. We can produce
some figures showing that the people
Of this state elected a Populist gov
ernor, a whole kit and caboodle of
Populist officials under HIM and sent a
Pop to the United States scnate-but
l don't know as that is any sign that
they will ever do it again. The people
OF this state have done some queer
things at the polls. They saddled
the constitution of the state with a
prohibition measure and it was the
DEVILS own job to get rid of it. They
played whaley when they let a big red
star and a geographical center" idea
lead them into locating the capital at
the jumping off place-but its going to
be a picnic and a comparatively easy
lob to rectify this mistake.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04
KIMBALLG GRAPHIC
cLArE T1NAN
Official Paper Of the City and County

The KimbalJ GRAPHIC says it would
require more space than it can spare
to cover even a small part of the mis-
leading statements put out by Pierre.
Then the GRAPHIC goes on to prove
the real central point of population in
this state is in Mitchell'S front door
yard-by emitting all the counties and
people west of the Missouri river!
Our esteemed friend of the GRAPHIC
evidently thought it easier to hand
Pierre a 'Roland for its Oliver" At
any rate. lisa boss apiece, and Pierre's
shake.-Miller Press
Our esteemed friend of the Press
evidently cannot understand plain
English and that 2 and 2make 4, or
he prefers garbling what others say to
tackling the job of proving them
wrong. The Press probably refers to
a recent article in this paper on the
division of population of the state.
There was no attempt to show that
the central point of population were
in Mitchell's front d%oor-yard," nor
were there any figures given which
did not take into account the counties
and people west of the Missouri.
There were some figures given, how
ever, showed that the census figures
of 1900 located 74,216 more people liv-
ing east of Mitchell-not counting
fractions of countles-than there was
west of it-including the whole state
west of the Missouri. There were
some more figures given from the
census tables showing that the three
tiers of counties on the extreme east
ern border of the state, comprising not
over one-fifth of it's total area, gained
o in population from 1890 to 1900
than the entire state to the west of
them, including all the territory west
OF the Missouri. These figures were
simply given to show how rapidly the
center of population is working to-
ward Pierre. The Press prefers to
keep its readers blind to the actual
merits Of the capital question. It's
the bare facts truthfully told that
hurts, and it is so much easier to ridl-
Guile and to misrepresent than to try
and set them aside by honest opinion.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

The Pierre space writer now tells us
in his specials that the treasurer of
Hughes county "reports more prompt
payment of taxes and the taking up Of
a greater amount Of back taxes this
year than IN any year for a long time"
He doesn't say, however, how much
of that $40, 600 due the state by the
city of Pierre is being paid.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

AS a result of a crusade against Door
photography, started by the teachers
of the various schools in the town, old
time spelling bees have been inaugur-
ated in Sioux City and no end of en-
thusiasm is being aroused among
pupils in different rooms. Business
men who have OCCASION to employ
stenographers and other products of
the public schools will hope for an in
definite continuance Of the enthusi-
aSm.
The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1904-03-04

Why don't Mitchell 60 down to
Washington and stop Congressman
Burke from opening the Rosebud res
ervation to settlement? Mitchell
g%rafters know there is no chance tor a
range. 1t is a moral wrong for the
range for poor agricultural SETTLE
ment. Will she do it?-Brookings
Register.
Don't be silly now. Mitchell will
rejoice at the opening of the Rosebud
reservation in Gregory county. 1t
will take even more satisfaction out
of it than the ordinary run of folk.
The opening of the tract will effect
ually demonstrate that it requires no
state capital to settle up a country
nor a capitol building to draw them
out to look it over. 1t will also dem
onstrate that there are cattle ranges
and cattle ranges and that there is
about as much difference between
Gregory county and millions of IN
occupied government lands west of
Pierre as between Brookings county
and the average run of gumbo plains
between here and the Rockies. Not
only does Gregory county lie east Of
Pierre, but it has for the most part
a better soil for agricultural purposes
than some of the counties east Of the
Missouri and as much rainfall as it's
near neighbors. Yes, it will be a great
object demonstrating $4,000 people
trying to get $500 quarter sec
lions at $500 each and live on the land
five years, with millions of acres in
Pierre's agricultural district" await
ing claimants at 50 cents an acre
and no questions asked.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-17
HEARING ON THE QUARLEs BILL.
E. B. Bacon Says the Measure Represents
the Wishes of Business Men.

Washington, Dec. 16.-The Quarles-Cooper BILL
permitting the Interstate Commerce Commission
to fix railroad rates, the subject Of hearing
to-day by the Senate Committee on Interstate
Commerce. at which Edward B. Bacon, of Milwau-
kee chairman Of the executive committee of the
Interstate Commerce Law Convention, held last
summer in st. Louis, the principal speaker.
He explained the provisions Of the BILL and gave
his opinion as to It's operation If it should become
q law.
In reply to a question from Senator Tillman Mr..
Bacon said he confident that the bill repre-
sents the wishes Of the business interests in pro-
viding for suspending the findings of the commits
sion in cases Of appeal.
Then" said Mr.. Tman. you don't agree with
the President who recommends that rate fixed
by the commission shall go into immediate enect?'
The witness said the President had not gone into
detail in his message. but Mr.. Tllman replied that
If he understood the English language he was GER
tain that his construction Of the message was cor
rect.
Replying to questions by Senator Cullom, Mr..
Bacon said the shippers would prefer the suspen-
sion Of rates for sixty days pending an appeal with
and allowing the go into immediate effect.
He said in reply to Senator Ekns that, in case 1t
should be decided that the rate fixed by the COM
mission too low the railroads would have no
recourse account Of the loss sustained, but he
agreed with Senator Iiman that such a condition
would be worse the railrnHSS than a rafe that
is too high would be on the shippers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-17
CASSATT ON RATE CONTROL
In Practical Il greement zoith Presi-
dent ROoSeUeIts Vie7Cs.

washington. Dec. ia. ]. Cassatt, president
of the Pennsylvania Railroad, called at the White
House to-day before the Cabinet meeting and
had a conference with President Roosevelt. The
conversation related largely to the proposed
changes in the Interstate Commerce law, as
suggested in the Presidents message. 1t is said
that they found themselves practically in agree
ment on the subject of proposed legislation.
Mr.. Cassatt also visited the Capitol and con-
ferred with Mr.. Elkins chairman of the Senate
Committee on Interstate COmmercs. regarding
the suggestion in President Roosevelts message
for government regulation OF railroad rates
During the discussion Senator Elkins brought
up the question of a court OF interstate COM
merce, to have jurisdiction over the matter of
equitable division of railroad rates between
States. The proposition did not meet with the
general approval of Mr.. Cassatt. but he is not
unalterably opposed to the idea of giving the
Interstate Commerce Commission the authority
suggested by the President. His views on this
subject were made known in a limited degree
by a close friend. Mr.. Cassatt declined to give
out an interview at this time.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-17
TO FIGHT FOR Mr.. DEPEW.
Senator Plat Says He Is Coming
Here for That PURPOSE.

Washington, Dec. 16.-'I shall go back to
New-York next Sunday and make a fight for
the reelection of Senator Depew," said Senator
Plat to-day. TOO much Importance should not
be attached to the declarations of Governor
Odell and his friends" continued the Senator
They do not represent the entire Republican
party of New-York by any means. 1 believe
that Mr., Depew will be reelected and I am
tired OF the pretence of peace where there is
no peace. If Governor Odel attempts to pre-
vent Mr.. Depew's election it means war to the
knife. That is the mood in which I shall go
home. do not TO discuss the matter fur
ther, but do not be deceived by few men who
claim to represent the Republican party of
New York State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-12-17

o. INOhi noa-sETH SHEPARD. OF the District of
Nciu'"D4A 10 succeed Richard II. Alvey resigned
AssocLate JusCce of the Court Appeals of the Dis
Ilcst OF Columbia-CHARLES H DUELL. New
foFN' 10 succeed Justice Shepard.
Consul at Athens. Greece-GEoRGE HORTON Ill.,
Also large number OF retired army officers who
were advanced one rank by the last Army Appro
pratOn bill.
justice shepard is an associate justice OF
the Dlstr1ct or Columbia Court of Appeals. and Is
promoted.
Charles II. DUEL is a LAWYER. with offices at No
22O Broadway, this city. He was member of the
Assembly IN 1873 and $780, and from 1898 to 1901 he
was United States Commissioner of Patents. an
1 s7 whiGh MS father. R. Holland DUEL held in
a0'o, Snl, DueH Is native of Cortland N Y, and
geSauat e, of Hamilton College.
,SieoEse horton has held the office of consul at
linens before having been appointed by President
,,ar ne mas published several volumes of
o $50, tcton ana travel, and has worked Chi
sI eco newspapers He was born at Fairville N Y,
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