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Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
sadie Dunsans

had managed to haul him to the foot of the
steps.
In their agitation at seeing him so near
the hingeless door slipped from the children's
tremulous fingers, and fell with crash side
ways, only partially covering the opening.
The noise startled the panther. He leaped
to his feet, and faced about, uttering scream
like that which had first broken the cabins
peaceful stiffness.
With an upward leap and dash the beast
did throw himself headlong against the frail
barricade, but against it the children had cast
themselves prostrate, and, though it yielded
somewhat to the pressure from below, it drop
ped again into place as the animal, having
but small room for the exercise Of his strength
was knocked by the force Of his own spring
back down the narrow steps.
In a twinkling he had sprung again to the
attack, and was tearing sayagely at the broken
place in the boards, through which his hot
breath poured full into the face of the girl.
"Jamie Jamiel" she cried, in a voice of
terror, "he's pushing the door back. See, he's
working his paw through the crack. He'll
grab me. Helpl Helpl"
Jamie saw her danger. Kneelng close be-
side her, he raised his crutch, bringing the
club down with true aim across the terrible
foot.
The crutch few into splinters. but. with a
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

The agonized scream of the brute as he tum-
bled over and over to the bottom of the stair
the doorway.
The children, almost fearing an encounter
with another .denizen of the wilds, turned
around to find themselves clasped tightly in
the arms of their parents.
A full explanation of matters had, of course
to be delayed until the dangerous prisoner in
the cellar was disposed of; but this was ac-
complished in short order when the miller
had fetched his fiint-lock rifle from the rack
over the bed room door.
No threat or persuasion on the part of his
besiegers being able to decoy the foe within
range of the gun, the valiant miller finally
made descent into the cellar, to find the
crippled and scalded brute hidden like The
veriest coward under the cutting bench.
A single shot put him out of his misery
and freed the DUNCAN household of the only
visitor they had ever had to treat so inhos.
pitaby.
1t is needless to say that Sadie and Jamie
DUNCAN were regarded as hero and heroine
throughout the neighborhood.
Brave as they were, however, in their
secret hearts they were both satisfied with the
victory they had gained, and, for all the
riches of Jack the Giant-Killer, would not
have had their courage put to another such
test
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

ssnarlng yell of pain, the animal jerked back
his crushed limb.
He was in more savage mood, though, his
wound seeming only to have infuriated him
Hell be at me, again, JAMIE" the girl
whispered, sharply. Hes working his other
paw through Can you fetch the tea kettle?
Its. boiling on the fire, and may stop him a
Bit"
Jamie started at once, understanding her
meaning 1t was a difficult task for the lame
boy without his crutch, but he managed to
haul the heavy kettle from the fire to the
cellar door.
Holding the steaming kettle ready, though,
Sadie waited further demonstration from
him.
As may be imagined, she had no time to
grow inpatient. Attracted by their noise Of
their preparation, the creature turned his
fierce eyes upward; then lunged savagely once
more at the gaping crack, his mouth wide
open, showing the quiyering red tongue and
the frightful array Of teeth.
"Now sister-now! Let him have it," Jamie
shouted pressing closer.
And She did let him have it, without hest
tation or stint.
From the kettle, tilted upside down, a
splashing stream of the boiling liquid poured
over the head and eyes and into the open
throat Of the beast.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18

stood, bowling first on one side and then on
the other, and growing first tall and then
short in the most astonishing way
Trotty, Madge,s little sister, who was only
two and one-haf years Of age, at last became
frightened at these strange changes, and final
ly burst into tears, whereupon her Aunt
Kate caught her up and carried her into the
hall
Don't cry" said Aunt Kate. IT will call
Miss Polly out, and you shall get acquainted
with her."
Trotty screamed louder than ever then, but
her tears were quickly dried when she saw
that Miss Polly was only her own papa and
broom dressed up in sheet, shawl and
cap, and that he raised the broom when he
wanted to make Miss Polly tall, and lowered
it when she was to appear short. And her
face, lofty saw, was only a handkerchief
stretched over the brush part Of the broom,
and the eyes, nose and mouth were made of
burnt cork.
She went back into the parlor entirely salts
fed as to the mystery, and when Miss Polly
came in again she enjoyed her as much as
the Others did.
When the funny old lady at last went out,
Aunt Kate announced that there would now
be an exhibition in the dining room of ami
mails and birds of all kinds, but that only
one child at a time would be admitted, and
that every one must make choice of what
they would see.
While they were making up their minds
Los Angeles herald., 1906-02-18
Copyright by James Elverson.

Copyright by James Elyerson.
"a rlHEN Madge was six years old, her
~I Grandma Barlow gave her birth
day party. twenty-five little chill
E&lEEN dren of about her own age were in
49, vited from three o'clock until SIX,
and though it was rainy day, they
all came promptly.
The party began with lunch Of sandwiches
and chocolate in the dining room, for Grand
ma Barlow knew the little ones had been too
much excited over the prospect of the enter
tainment to eat anything before starting from
home
After the sandwiches were all gone, the
children went into the parlor and had game
of Hunt the Slipper" When that was over,
Aunt Kate announced that lady named Miss
Polly Shortcake had called to see them. As
she spoke, the door opened, and in the lady
came.
She was so short that she seemed almost a
dwarf; but she had hardly entered before she
grew 30 tall that her head almost touched the
ceiling All, how the children laughed, though
some Of them were little frightened, never
before having seen lady grow SO fast.
"You're as tall as this room, Miss Polly"
said one of the boys.
But he hard hardly said the last word, when
Miss Polly grew short again; and there she
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
ALBA NEWS.

The Dumas Club met at the residence
Of Mrs. George Holling worth on last
Wednesday. Meeting called to order by
the p. esident NJ attic Gaines. Reading of
the minutes by Nellie GraYson. After
the meeting dainty lunch was served by
the hostest Mrs. Hollingworth, adjourned
to meet ar Mrs. BenniDgs.
G. Jones OF Buxton Is the CUES, Of Mrs.
Kay.in Alba.
The A. M. L. church is carrying on
series of revival meetings with Miss s. Is.
SchoOltield OF Oskaloosa as assisting this
week. There will be others from time to
time.
The A. Nj. E. church Sewing Circle met
at the home of Mrs. j. Ward.
Mrs. :. b. Schotied gave very inter.
esting talk npon religious topic also Rev.
Bell and Mrs. Bell, after prayer and bus.
mess, the meeting closed, after which q
nice lunch was served by Mrs. Ward.
Ths sunday School appointed new off.
GERS this week. Mildred Lewis, President
Ola Lewis. Secretary; Mrs. NJ. Gaines,
Treasurer and second bible class teacher,
first bible class teacher Mrs. Bell.
There are quite few strangers in town
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

At the meeting OF the s. s. Normal
class of st. Paul's A. M. K. 3. $. last
week the final examination on Normal
Book 2 was conducted by the Normal
Instructor Attorney 8. Joe Brown.
Only three members of the class took
the examination and of these Mrs. w
81. Warricks and Mrs. s. Joe Brown
passed successfully. Another exam
ination will be held later for the bene-
fit of those who were unable.to be pre-
sent last week. The class has begain
the study of Book l of the Normal
lessons and those who succeed in pas
sing an examination upon the two
books at the close of the Sunds y
School year in June will be presented
to the District Normal Institute at the
District Sunday School convention for
graduation and diplomas.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
New Register of the
Treasury.

This week comes the announce
ment from Washington, D. c.,
that the President has appointed
Prof. William T.. Vernon of
Qunidoro, Kansas, to be Register
of the Treasury to succeed Hon.
Judson w. Lyons of Geor gia.
We congratulate Mr.. Vernon;
first, because a Western co1ored
man has been honored; second,
because this is one of the best ap-
pointments ever given a colored
man; third, because Mr.. Vernon
is one of the youngest aspirants.
He is at the head of Western
College, an institution for the
education of colored children. We
can only say Mr.. Vernon, go fill
this1ofice with credit to yourself
and country, be true to your trust,
true to your duty and true to your
race. ...
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

we're offered one-hundred dollars more
than they received last week to remain
another week.
lsreal Putnam left for Duluth his home
after spending two weeks with his mother
Mrs. Girls Evans sixth and White streets.
The most delightful event Of the season
was the recital given by the two pubils Of
Leonard Lewis, Miss Laverh Martin and
Master Earl Jones last Thursday evening
at his home 18th Il. Rock street. The
two children were assisted by Mrs. 4. H.
Hackley, Soprano, Walter Posey Tenor,
Chas. Jones, Basso and Leonard Lewis
as baritone and pianist, although the
guests numbered forty they were comtor.
tably seated In tiers. The arranged pro-
gramme as follow: Piano Solo. Little
Paraders March; Golden leaves sare Fal-
ling, Tavern Martin; Solo. Where the
Breakers roar Blow Gale. Chas. Jones;
Piano Solo, Chaperon Selections. Leonard
Lewis; Duet, Tell me Pretty Maiden,
Walter Posey. Mrs r. H. Hackleg; Man.
doIin solos. Swsnee River; Shade Of the
Old Apple Tree, Earl Jones; Violin Solo,
Pulling hard against the stream; Home
Sweet Home, Eddie Martin; Let me SEQ
you Smile, Walter Posey; Duet Piano and
Mandolin Tin Soldiers Parade. Lavern
Martin and Earl Jones which was we'll
rendered. The music OF masters Eddie
Martin as violinist, Earl ,Jones Mandolin
aud little Miss Lavern Martin was the
great surprise of the evening. The By
rons and $. kirkpatrick each contributed
u number. Chas Byron rendered one Of
wagners most difficult operas; s. Kirk
patrick vocal Goody Sweetheart Goodbye
and Mandolin solos by the
others we're greatly enjoyed.
Literature for the Sunday School has
arrived and Rev. and Mrs. Hackley are at
work planning great things for the chill
dten. All others are welcome.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
Shall Buxton, Iowa be
incorporated?

It has been talked and rumored
that the mining town of Buxton
should be incorporated, as it has
abont 5000 inabitants, and several
have asked our advice about it.
Last week delegation from Bux-
ton, Monroe and Mahaska county
appeared before Governor Cum
minis to present the pros and cons.
The result has not yet been made
public.
At one time some years ago we
favored Incorporation, but after
more thought and light on the
subject we cannot see any reason
or benefits the citizens of Buxton
would derive from such an act.
From financial standpoint it
would be an extra burden of taxes
to keep and support an incorporat-
ed town. Then again as this
town is only temporary and may
not exist many years. What is the
necessity for permanent city utili-
ties that an incorporated town
must have? This town is living
much better with less expense to
its citizens than many other
towns of similar size that is in
corporated,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
MARSHALL FIELDS DEAD

Comes the sad news this week,
that MARSHALL Field the great
Merchant King of Chicago, Ill.
died last Wednesday morning in
New York City of a cold resulted
in pneumonia, he had only been
sick about one week, thus one of
the greatest Americans has pas
sed away. He was the greatest
retail Merchant in the world and
his Chicago store is the largest
and best equipped in the world
he was a great man in the finan-
cial world, good business man in
that he made his enormous wealth
by honest business methods and
not by stock or speculation. lie
started out in life as poor far.
ner boy, began as a clerk in store
and step by slep he has arisen,
until now at the age of 20 years,
his wealth is $40, 0,OOO,O ,OOO. He
was a christian gentleman a
member of the Presbyterian
church, also an officer in tina:
church, honesty and fair dealing
was his motto, unlike other rich
millionairs he was not envied but
like by his associates and loved
by all who knew him; his pure
life and honest character is a
great inspiration to the young
man and should be emulated,
thus Chicago has lost two of her
greatest benefactors within a
week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
CLEVELAND NOTES.

Mrs. E. Wilson from WoodDurn was
in town Saturday.
Mrs Horn and daughter and son and
also Mr.. and Mrs. Smith and family ar.
rived here last week from Brosburg, Ala.
Mr.. and Mrs. Isiah Brown are enter
tanning their sister from Alabama.
Signore PonteIla and wife are going to
givean entertainment Monday evening,
Adm ssion 25 cents.
Oscar Roper who has been home on
his two weeks visit returned Thursday to
OskaloOsa. .....
Lulu Ousley entertained a number of
friends Wednesday evening to q four
course dinner in honor of Oscar Roper.
The evening was spent in games and
dancing at late hour the guest departed.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
DUBUQUE ITEMS.

The Ladies' Sewing Circle and Mission.
ary circle and Missionary Society met at
the home Of Mrs. DR.. II. G. Rose Thurs
day afternoon and after the regular bust.
ness was finished social session and pro-
gramme were In turn enjoyed to be clos
ed for refreshments which were served
and a general good way. DR.. H. G. Rose
and Rev. X. H. Hackiey were visitors.
Mrs. John Wells has been confined to
her home for the past week.
Mrs. Ruth Mathews has been sufferer
from Rheumatism and neuralgia for the
past ten days.
The Byrons after pleasant and prof
table weeks engagement Al the Bijou
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

generally true and the manly
courage in which this teacher of
God has cried out against those
practices which are wrong.
While we do not quite agree
with all the doctor has said,
neither do we think that all the
corruption and hyprocrasy is con-
fined to any one denomination,
but it is more or less in nearly all
the so-called christian churches.
Therefore we print this article
with the hope that all who read
it might be benefited and heed it
before it is to late. ..
We remember only recently in
our city a certain learned minis
ter spoke in his pulpit against
the vice and crime that our peo-
pie were committing and upheld
the officers and good people who
were trying to rid our city of this
worthless class, and publicly
took a stand against that class,
Gas every true minister should, J
yet a coterie of so.called leadars,
headed by one wet head who
drink more whisky then he does
common sense, written an article
to an evening daily trying in his
beclouded way his old old story of
Misrepresentation. If the good
people of our race will ever be
respected they must spurn such
self bedecked leaders everywhere.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

George D. DobSOn for Engineer.
This issue we have the pleasure Of
presenting the cut Of Mr. Geo. D. Dob
son, who is candidate for City Engi-
neer before the coming Republican
city primaries.
Mr.. Dobson is a Hawkeyean n by birth;
having been born in Beuna Vista coun-
ty in 1882; came with his parents to
this city in 1892, where he attended
the pu bile and High School from which
he graduated. He then attended the
Cornell College at Mt. Vernon, taking
an engineering course and graduated
with honor. He then took two more
years wor1 and received q master de-
gree. By his thorough training and
ability he won the appointment of
assistant city engineer to the present
incumbent, Mr.. G. w. Budd for four
years. His father is ex-stat te secretary
and they are true Republicans. Young
Dobson is very deserving and solicits
your support.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
Death of Prof. Harper

The death last week of William
Rainey Harper of Chicago, the
president and founder of the great
University of Chicago, removes
from the world one of the greatest
scholars, certainly the greatest
teacher in Hebrew, in this age.
His great executive ability, his
wonderful vitality that he exhibit
to the very last days are object
lessons for the people of this
generation. He lived christian
life and died valiant soldier of
Christ. Not only has the Uni
versity of Chicago, but the world
has lost an educator and man
kind a mighty teacher. In his
life and death let the coming
generation emulate and exempli-
fly his life and character.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

entertainer Ia honor OF Mrs. Burkhard
and her brother OF Chicago William Jone;
Icons rd Harrison's sister is here visit
ing at his home on Sumner street.
Mrs James Brook has returned.
Mrs. Mcdowell spent the holidays witt
her daughter Mrs. John Trent.
Word has been received in this city ol
the death OF Roy Smith Who has beer
living in California. Mr.. Smith was sor
Of Mrs. Danora Smith who is now living
in Sheridan. Wyo. He had been III fol
sometime suffering with iund trouble
which caused his death. Mr.. Smith was
born January 10. 1881. He is survived
BY his vile; mother, sisters, Mesdames E.
Graham, Dora Williams OF Sheridan
Wyo., Z. Harris OF this city, brothers
Elmer Smith Of Sheridan, Wyo.. aud Earl
OF Chicago.
Persons having news for publication.
cal! old phone 467 M.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter King of Foster
street entertained with delightful
were laid for twelve. The afternoon
was spent in playing games and
music. After dinner the Xmas tree
was light and each little gust re-
ceived a little basket of mixed fruit
and a present which Santa Claus
had left for them. All parted feel
ing very happy and no doubt they
will long remember the day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Cook entertained
complimentary Xmas evening to
Misses Nellie and Lena Johnson. An
enjoyable time was had by all.
This Weeks Items.)
Mesdames Peter johnson and Lafe
Bland have returned from two weeks
visit in Chicago.
Peter johnson was very sick last week
but Is better at this writing.
S. Cook has been on the sick fist.
Mrs. Peter johnson entertained a few
friends at dinner Sunday complimentary
to Mrs. Anstin and Miss Williams who
are visiting Mr.. aud Mrs. j. w. Mackey.
Little Gertrude Cowden on Valley st.
entertained a few OF her little friends Jan.
Is. it being her birthday. In spite OF the
weather being bad good time was had
by all.
The presiding elder committee of the
st. Johns A. M. Z chnrch expect to give
a big musical concert in the near future.
Revival meetings are being held at the St.
Johns A. NJ. + chnrch and kind !nVi-
tation is extended to all.
Two members Of the young peoples
choir OF the St. Johns A. M. z. church
will give solos Sunday evening.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
HAPPENINGS AROUND CLINTON.

The week of prayer services which
is observed by the churches the first
of each year was observed at Bethel
A. M. e. Church all of last week with
good attendance.
Mrs. A. B. Bush and children were
on the sick list last week.
! At the meeting of the Clinton
Lodge A. l.. and A. NJ. on Tuesday
evening Januaryt Oh the election OF
officers for 'hte ensuing year was
held as follows:
H. w. Williams, w. NJ; William
Henderson, S. W.; Jesse Mitchell, j.
W.; NJ. o. Culbertson, Treas; VIM.
Richardson, Secy. Prior to the cleo
tion three candidates were initiated.
Other applications are now pending.
The Y. P. G. e. society of Bethel
A. M. E. Church will entertain their
friends at a social on Friday night
of this week.
VIM. Williams who has been Ill for
some time with consumption, passed
away at his home on Maple avenue
Saturday morning His funeral was
held Monday afternoon from the A.
M. E. Church.
We would kindly request those per-
sons who promised the collector so
faithfully last summer that they
would cancel their financial obligation
at an early date, to please make some
kind of an effort along that line. Some
of this indebtedness is of over two
years standing and no efforts made
to cut it down. None of us would like
to work for an employer and then
have to wait indefinitely for our pay
and especially when it runs into years.
The Bystander has certainly been
lenient with you for you have receiv-
ed your paper right along, although
nothing was being received in return
for it.
Jas. Cooper who is now working
in Morrison, ILL.,, spent Sunday in
Clinton.
Mr.. r. D. Smith is at home after
three months trip through the
state in the interest of Ambidexter
Institute of Springfield, ILL., He tells
of many trials and tribulations while
away.
we are glad to know the Bystander
suffered no loss in the fire of the
Alarquardt block last week.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
BURLINGTON NEWS.
(Last Week.)

Mrs. Anna Burkhardt OF Lincoln, Neb.
formally Miss Anna Jones of this city
was here visiting her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. John Jones at their home on South
Hill for the pas. four weeks. Mrs. Burk-
bart is one Of the most accomplished artist
in Lincoln il not in the west. She com.
menced her studies at The Catholic con.
vert at Chicago in 1860 and displayed q
natural talent. Her work is not confined
to one branch, but comprises canvas paint.
ing, china decoration end hrt needle work
Mrs. Burkhardt is the only representative
OF our race to become member of the
Lincoln Art Association, besides Mrs.
Burkhardt being an artist, she Is quite q
delightful lady who may be taken as a
model by our best people and as she was
q Burlington girl in heryouth we are very
proud to have har in lonr mitst and very
sorry to see her leave which she did Tues.
day evening.
The 8. II. Club entertained at the home
Of Mrs. Archie Mitchell the first inst from
9 to II aud q very delightful time was en-.
joyed By all. Mrs. William Palmer of
Plane street entertaiaed New Years. day
complimentary to Miss Bessie Early and
Mrs. Jennest kaHy Of Quincy. Music
and cards were had during the afternoon
which was followed BY dainty luncheon
Mr.. and Mrs. $. I. Tiggs entertained a
few friends at thIee O'Clock dinner New
Years.
January 2 Mv. and Mrs. a. L. Drew
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19
Takes Church 10 Task

In this weeks issue on another
page we publish very scath-
ing letter from the able pen of
learned DR.. Graham of Detroit,
Mich, which was published in
the Freeman last week; where he
takes up his church and shows up
the corruption. hyprocracy. rot
tenness and pollution that is toll
Grated and practiced in his own
church, and his so-called ministers
wont cry out against it. We
publish this letter because it is
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1906-01-19

We received an invitation from the
industrial department of Western Uni
.versity at Quindario, Kans to attend
the dedicatory services Of the New
Trades building Wednesday the oath.
The programme is filled full of good
addresses and songs. The principle
addresses will be delivered by GOV. E,
NV. Hoch, Judge L, w, Keplinger, Hon.
w. R. Stubbs speaker of the house,
Hon. Cyrus Leland. Hon. I. F. Bradley,
sR 8. Smith and Nelson =. Crews,
Bishop sAbraham Grant President of
strustee board and William T. Vernon
president of the University.