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5ft, araNEws. (N. B. I you hare relatives frieada visiting la the citjr or going to make a visit, please inform us all your local we Mr. Gus Watkins spent last Sunday in Joseph, Mo.

Dr. E. A. Carter of'Buxton was a a State Fair visitor last Monday. E.

H. Gaiter of Ames wss in the capital city on business last week. Mrs. Harrison Gould returned Tuesday from her visit in Kansas City. Mr.

Luther Bledsoe will leave tomorrow for Minneapolis and St. Paul for a week's Mr. Dick ones of Bethany, spending this week with his sons this city. Regular services a Union Congregational church Sunday morning and evening. Preaching by pastor.

nrs E. B. Elllston, 519 ijth st makes a specialty of Human Hail 3oods, also Shampooing and Mail orders promptly filled. Mrs. Attrus Brown of 824 small street will leave next week for a few weeks visit in Atchison and other cities in Kansas.

Mr. and Mrs. I. L. Brown of Marshallto are state fair visitors this week the guests of Mr.

and Mrs. Harrison Gould. The Messers Howard Johnson, Andy Durham and Miss Carrie Russell of Buxton are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.

W. Black, 820 Grand avenue this week. Mr. Baker Dixon who has been visiting in Buxton, the guest of Mr. Ruben Gaines, returned home last Satur- iss Marguerite Fields came in from Red Oak Monday to spend a week or days with her.

parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fields, 760 Eleventh street.

Harry Clay who has been near Pierre, So. with Mr. and'Mrs. William Smith is now visiting relatives and friends in this city. Mrs.

Nettie Carr Mason City arrived Monday for a two relatives and friends. and children of in the city last weeks visit with "Miss V. Bailey of Charleston, a neice of Mrs. Ruth Powell, arrived in the city last Saturday to resume her studies at the West Des Moines High School whicb opens next week. Mr.

F. G. Goggins is erecting a very nice seven room house on one of his lots on Arthur street. It will be completed few weeks. Mrs.

CI B. Lewis of Davenport arrived in the city last Tuesday evening to be the guest of Mrs. J. R. Erickson, 1602 Des Moines street.

H. Johnson and daughter of St. Joseph, who has been visiting her brother, C. L. Petticrew, for the past nr.onth returned to her home last Wednesday.

v. Mrs. Gus Watkins and Miss Zoe Richardson who has been visiting in Kansas City, St. Joseph and Albany, for the past fortnight, will return home Jackson of Chicago after a weeks Visit in our city returned to his home yesterday. He says Des Moines has made a good increase in population and business since his last visit five years ago.

Mrs. Walker Woods and grand daughter of Wellsville, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. T. Adams of 2910 Grand avenue.

Mrs. Woods is an aunt of Mr. Adams. They will be here se.veral weeks. V.

'SfM. Moore formerly of Winterset, Iowa, now employed with the Redpath Slayton Concert of Chicago, 'was visiting his parents and came down tb Des Moines Thursday. He was a law student at Drake University with ye editor, Be to the office. made a pleasant call Mr. H.

S. Clay, who has been employed by Beit Maish near Spirit Lake sinqe June, visited the State Fair last Wednesday. He expects to remain there until November 1st. Mr. Clay is looking well and says he is enjoying go he a 4 The NEW VARIETY COHPANY will now serve full meals at all hours, with a special noon lunch, yfe Chicken Dinner First class service for, the best class of people.

Your patronage solicited 1010 Center St. The old fashion basket picnic to be given by the Masonic Lodge of North Ttar Lodge No. 2, will be held Thursday September 9th at Waveland Park, or beginning at 2 o'clock p. m. A good time is anticipated.

Baseball, croqyet, running races and other games will be given. The chairman, J. H. McClain says that after supper short speeches will be made by members of North Star, Eastern Star and the Courts. Every member of North Star iB expected to be present.

Mrs, Ruben Gaines of Buxton, who has been visiting in Colorado Springs and Denver was in the city Monday enroute home. She was the guest of Mrs." Adam Dixon. Her son Ruben came up in their Automobile to meet her. Mr A. L.

Smith was unable to attend the funeral of his mother at Lexington, last Thursday, owing to the condition of his eye which has been under the care of a physician for several weeks. He notified his wife who was in Kansas City of her death and she was present at the burial. The Intellectual Improvement ciub gave a reception at the home of the president, Mrs. Jas. H.

Woods 1820 So. Washington streeet, last Friday night to a large number of invited guests. The Mesdames Harvey Brown, J. Woodson, Charles Cousin and Miss Martha Leffler served the refreshments. Mrs.

S. Joe Brown, and Miss Margurite LaCour were at the frappe bowl the Mesdames J. B. Rush and Nina Walker assisted the host in receiving the guests. The clubs colors, red and green, were used in decorating.

A pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. THE MILLER'S DAlftiHTER. Tne best drama ever presented in any church in the city will be presented at Burns' M. E. church Thursday evening, September 9th.

Everybody invited. NUPTIALS. BANKS-QARLES. Mr. Earl banks, the son of Mr.

and Mrs. George Banks, 845 Crocker street, was mrrjried St. Joseph Taesdayeyenfhg-Aug. 31st, at the home of bis sister, James B. Mitchell 1421 Park street.

The bride was gowned in white serge silk bodice with lace (trimmings, and caned a boquet of roses. About thirty of their friends witnessed the ceremony, which was performed by Rev. T. L. Griffith.

Mr. Harry Seymour played the wedding march after which refreshments were served by the hostess. The decorations were red and green. They received many useful presents. We wish them success.

IOWA STATE FAIR NOTES Mr. John D. Reeler, formerly of this city but now of Mason City, is a state fair exhibitor, dealing in' fine poultry. He took some first and second prize money. Mr.

Thomas Bass the famous saddle horseman of Mexico, who has been an exhibitor at the state fair for many years, brought more fine horses fron his home then ever before, 17 head of the high school and saddle horses, and as usual took several of the first and second prizes. He is without a doubt the greatest saddle horse trainer in America. Mr. Baldwin, one of our successful race farmers, who with his brothers is operating a 600 acre farm within two miles of Iowa, Union County, was a state visitor. While here he was the guest of his brotherin-law, Mr.

B. J. Hack of East Des Moines. Mrs, Allen Jones of Buxton was a fair visitor this week. B.

J. Shepard of Clive was seen at tee state fair. Jeff Logan with his assistants are doing well with the Administration building. Mr. C.

B. Woods is head man at the Administration Restaurant at the fair. Mr. W. H.

Reeves has a restaurant on the fair grounds aeemg to be doing well. The Jeffers Bros, of Buxton, the veteran restaurant men, have a nice restaurant as usual on the grounds. Mr. W. E.

Drew and wife of Oralabor, has a restaurant this year at. the fair grounds. John L. Thompson was selected as a gate man at the fair this year the first colored mart'ever selected. Mr.

Bass of Fayette Cjwnty, a well to do farmer and citizen of that county for more than a half century, was enjoying a visit with his sister and other relatives, also sight seeing at the Mr. J. Irwin of Chariton returned from the lakes and spent a few days at the fair on his way home- Richard Jones of Bethany, formerly a Decatur County farmer, was visiting his son Richard of this city and other relatives. He also enjoyed the great Iowa State Fair. Mr.

Jones use to own running horses and is a good judge of horses. Messrs, R. N. Hyde and J. H.

Shepard were seen af the- fair Wednesday, Politician Mr. and Mrs S. Joe Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J.

B. Rush, Mr. and Mrs. John Jackson, Mr. and Mrs, B.

J. Hack, and Mrs. Frank Johnson enjoyed the big fair Wednesday. fa Mrs. J.

L. Thompson has on exhibition in the Art department a very unique sofa pillow, made from the tip ends of old ribbons taken from the requisition and extradition papers sent from every state in the union to the governors of Iowa, on which was affixed the great seal of each state. WESTERS NEGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION MEETING. The regular annual meeting of the Western Press Association held Its meeting In Kansas City, last week While. In number of attendance it was not much of a success for only about twelve actual editors and newspaper men were present, while the local citizens' attendance was small, due perhaps to the fact that it was not sufficiently well advertised and the counter attraction of the K.

of P. was so great and interesting all of these with the Grand Masons Lodge of Kansas meeting In Kansas City, all detracted from the Press Attendance, yet it was a good meeting, especially the last day for all the papers and addresses appealed to the intellect and very interesting. The principal: feature of the association was the opening prayer by Rev. John Jacobs, pastor of the M. E.

Church of Kansas City, then the president appointed the following committees on resolutions, R. E. L. Bailey of Kansas City M. H.

King, of St Louis. Prof. H. R. Graham of Quindario, anK.

on address to Country and Resolution, I. Smltheririan, of Muskogee, Prof. J. Dallas Bowser of Kansas City, Rufus Logan of Columbia, and Harris of Kansas City on Nominations and next place of meeting Nick Childs of Topeka, Mrs. J.

Siloine Yates of Jefferson City, A. J. Smitherman of Muskogee, Okla. The following visitors was introduced and made interesting addresses. A.

L. King of St. Louis, Prof. Owens of Lane College of Texas, Mr. Shackelford of Kansas City, Mrs.

Williams of Kansas City, Mrs. J. Sllome Yates of Jefferson City. Rev. Jno.

Jacobs, Rev. Jones of Kansas City, P. E. McDowell of Kansas City, Rev. W.

M. Graham of Kansas City, Rufus Logan, Prof. J. Dallas Bowser. The resolution committee made Its full report and address to country was read and adopted.

Then the committee on nonmination and location reported the following officers: For president, John C. Thompson of Des Moines, Iowa vice A. Smltlierman of Muskogee, Irecording secretary, Mrs. J. Silome Yates of Jefferson City, Mo.

corresponding secretary, Prof. J. Dallas of Kansas City, Mo. treasurer, John Bass, Helena, Montana chairman of executive Prof. p.

R. Graham of Quindario, arid the next place of meeting is Muskogee, Okla. Time, the Friday and Saturday following Thanksgiving in 1910. The president's Address to the Country. First, that we editors glean from past experiences and using them as a guide for us in the present and future welfare of the race we can see a ray of hope and better things for the negro race in North America.

(While In South America, Canada and Mexico they are making great advancement.) The lessening of crime among our criminal element, the reducing of the number of lynchings, with a larger per cent of our the common public high schools and colleges with a lower per cent of illiteracy than any other time with more of our laborers entering the organized and skilled labor unions, with the recent Georgia discussion regarding the colored firemen, giving them equal pay with other firemen, all point to general gradual, but sure advancement along all lines. Second, that we urge our people in every community to acquire property learn a trade, enter into business, live a good moral life, create a friendly and neighborly feeling with your caucaslon brethren, thereby cementing the chain of friendship with will be effective. Third, while the race has gained, but little of her equal political rights denied them, yet the settling of the Brownsville affair by the efforts, of Hon. J. B.

Foraker and otherB whereby those discharged soldiers may be reinstated with full rights and full back pay from date of discharge. Fourth, but further resolved that we urge congress to take some constitutional procedure whereby those which have violated the constitution of the United States be furnished or else a reduction of representation in congress be made in accordance with the republican pledge in national platform. Fifth, we would urge to become more united, the identity themselves with the best elements of American life and seek only those, things that are uplifting and elevating to this much watched race the tendency to suppress Intemperance and lawlessness In the southland by the better class of both races. RED IOWA. (Special to Bystander.) Thank God, there Is a nation who thinks that there are some good in a black man and recognizes this fact not from merely guess but from actual experience, if she has a blot on the pages of her history for the imprisonment of one of the most gallant and bravest generals that ever adorned a uniform, as emblem of his official duty.

Toussaint L'Ouverture '-'statesman, soldier and martyr, who was never conquered by any nation, especially France, who tried with all her battleships and brave soldiers to. conquer and subdue this great fighter, with a loss of many lives in the struggle. Napoleon who became Jealous of this great general, started out to make him surrender but he never accomplished his aim becauso of superior generalship and intelligence, hut In order to end the struggle they resorted- to VOL XVI, No 13. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY. SEPTEMBER 3, 1909.

Price Five Cents! stratagem, by pretending to make peace after which Touaftaint L'Ouverture was Invited on one occasion to dlue on board a Frettcc man-of-war and there he was captured, sent to France and confined la a dark, damp dungeon, and there left to die of hunger, the most cowardly and unsoldlerly like piece of Work ever attempted by any lnteinfeent nation and now comes the reward for the death of thts noble general who gave up his life for his country. The French people have studied the black man thoroughly, and have come to the conclu slon that he la very Valuable both as a soldier and a statesman and are recognizing his ability aa such. Following is a clipping takeiii out of one of the French-Canadian papers Just recently, entitled "An AiWy of Blacks:" August 9th, will probably enlist 40,000 negroes at Paris, France. Is the negro to be the soldier of the future? France Is so pleased with the record of tlje 2,000 black men in her army that she is considering the idea of recruiting an army of 100,000 negroes from her WeBt African possessions, available for the services of France or wherever French troops are called.1 The father of the scheme is Col. Mangin, who proposes that the French Constitution Law be extended to the "African Colonies with their native population of 13,000,000.

This would give a black force of 1,000,000 with a reserve of 500,000. What will America say about this. It is a fact that the black man is going to be the shining stars of th French army and snubbed by American cranks. It Is true that American people are overlooking or never read the lives of such men as Robert Small, who at the risk of his own and that of his family, surrendered to the federal army a confederate transport and steamer and lAttucks. The run away slave upon Whose head a ransom of ten pounds Was offered by his master, Wm.

Brown of Framingham, for his return, who afterwards took up the first, insult against the American flag MarAh 5th, 1790, at the head of a crowd of citizens during the revolutionary war and fell with the first three at the Boston massacre after the British troops were ordered to fire upon them. Do true-blue Americans and honest historians forget such acts of bravery, ind loyalty. I rather think not. Especially Boston who erected a monument In honor of this true and patriot, Crispus Attucks, which ought to be admired by all loyal Amerlcansc regardless of color or creed. Tho negro has always been loyal to'the Stars and Stripes and always will be even if It does not cost such a little paltry sum as bis own life or the destruction of his whole family but we ought to at least be recognized, as humftl beings of not ijven and please.

fresh lh your eVents tlfis SpatiishAmerican war where the colored troops were a feast for the eyes of the gallaut rough riders with Teddy Roosevelt at ther head, at the battle of San Juan hill, of which every intelligent American that can understand the English language knows what would have taken place had It not been for the colored soldiers. Is it a wonder that the French government is grabbing the black man for her army? They want men that they can depend on and can fight as good If not better than her own soldiers that can stand all kinds of climate and hardships so lets all be friends and worty together for the best interests of America, the grandest country on the face of the globe. P. S. Everhart.

KNIGHTS OF PfTHIAS MEETING. The Fifteenth Biennial Session of the Supreme Lodge and Court and the Fifth National Encampment of the Uniform Rank Knights of Pythias N. S. A. A.

held a largely attended and very successful meeting In Kansas City, last week, lasting from Aug. 22 to 29, inclusively. There were delegates and representatives from nearly every state in the Union, and even foreign countries, a half en or more bandB and several hundred uniform rank. In fact, 4,000 colored soldiers camped in military order at Camp Caruthers at Eighteenth and Indiana avenue, with Major General R. R.

Jackson in command. The arrival of delegations, bands and uniform rank companies was one of the greatest sights to behold the famous Eighth regiment of Chicago, with her band, of forty pieces and with 464 men on a special car the special train from Richmond, of twelve coaches with an observation in which Hon. John J. Mitchell, with other bankers, enjoyed, was a great sight. In the band contest for $700 prizes In the largest convention -hall, seating 10,000 people, nearly full, was another sight to aee.

The Eighth Illinois Band won first prize Omaha, second prize, and St. Louis, crack band the third prize. The sessions were very harmonious and on Friday the greatest parade of colored soldiers and Sir Knights ever seen In America lasting one hour passing a given point. ALBIA Misses Eva Parker and Hiattie Grayson Bpentlast week in Knoxville. and other parts of the state.

Rev. W. Rhineheart spent Sunday in Albia. Miss Mildred Lewis has been guite sick the past week. Rev.

J. H. Bell and Mrs. Bell with little Dorica Bell spent a part of this week in Hiteman. Mrs.

Maggie Dean of Colfax was in Albia and Hiteman on business this week. Mrs. E. Grayson and Mrs. Jeffers are in attendance at the fair this week.

Mr. H. Jones was a Buxton visitor Sunday. Mr. Andrew Stovall of Hiteman was in Albia Sunday.

Jones' Restaurant and Hotel A Avenue' East, PriceB Reasonable. Rapids, Give us a trial. Iowa. 4 The Negro In Musical Art. Some Noted Vocalists of the lace Who Have Evinced Ikelr Abttty as later, paters tf Classical of Mrs.

Daisy Tapley Miss Mtaale Browa. my N. B. DODSON. If I Were called upon to write a dlsaertattoit on the beneficent art of music aa it has impressed me from the lips of some grent vocalists ami the fingers of some gifted musicians whom I have heard, I would be compelled first to quote the words of one of the past masters In that art who once said, "1 care not who makes the laws of tho people, but let nte make their songs." Away back iu the wljds of Egypt the natives caught the sound of sweet music in the wind as it whistled through the reeds oti the banks of the river Nile.

Music is coeval with tho creation of man. The most ancient references to its sublime Influence nnd consoling power are found in Holy Writ, from which we learn much of MBS. DAISY TAFfckl (hi' Hebrews. In Rome music as an art was borrowed from tho Greeks, and while she stood lu the pride of superiority as the mistress of all nations music was exulted to excess. We can well imagine Its power of tenacity as We gaze upon that awful sceue when Rome was 011 fire aud her emperor, unmoved by the great calamity, which meant death to the Inhabitants and destructlou to the city, sat uion the heights fiddllug over Its ruins.

Mallbran, Albonl, Jenny Lind, Lucca and Cary need no monument to preserve to human memory their gifted voices. But the history of the Negro's part In the music of modern times has not so far been written. The names of such sweet singers as Elizabeth Taylor Greenfield', known all over America as the "Black Swan Annie Pauline Pludell, Mme. Marie Slleka, Anna Madah and Emma Louise Hyers. Flora Batson-Bergen, Slsseretta Mme.

S. E. Hackley, Mrs. Ciough and Henry T. Burleigh are sufficient to wftrrant the Negro's claim to high class music.

Among the many cultured Afro-American women of today who are devoting much time to the art and teaching of music in New York is Mrs. Daisy Tapley, a gifted contralto singer who has traveled extensively in Europe and America. Mrs. Tapley completed her studies under private tutors nnd luts MISS MIHKIE BBOWN. appeared before many cultured audiences in old German, Italian and English songs.

For the past two years she has devoted much time to piano and voice culture, with classes In aud out of town. Another young woman who has captivated mauy brilliant audiences of both races by her melodious voice is Miss Minnie Brown of New York, who, with Mi's. Tapley, appeared in a high class muslcale at Mother Zlon church, in West Eighty-ninth street, New York, a few nights ago under the auspices of the Pastors' Aid society. They were recalled time and again as they sang "Poppies and Roaemary" and Creole love songs. Miss Brown balls from Spokane, and Will tour with the Bert Williams company the coming season.

The Inner Life Aim of the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua In Course of Erection at Durham Under the Supervision of Dr. Barnes E. Shepard. Wealthy Men Corporate. By GBORCE F.

KING. Experience has shown and history bears witness to the fact that In every crisis of a race or nation God always has In reserve a man or person to meet the emergency. While Afro-Americans have made commendable progress along most all lines of human endeavor to uplift themselves, no par ticular effort has heretofore becu made to give the young men and women of the race such religious training In toto as would fit them for the best possible service to themselves and the race. The idea of Dr. James E.

Shepard of Durham, N. to erect a national religious'training school nnd Chautauqua at Durham for the above purpose has met with almost uulversal approval and Is an assured fact. Dr. Shepard says, "Make a man practically religious and the Industrial and educational side will take care of itself." His plans for sucU a movement, similar to Winona Lake In Indiana and the Moody Bible school at Northfield, he sets forth as follows: train men and women in the Bible and thus change the inner Ufo and with this life changed send them to change is also planned to have a literary department especially adapted for the Illiterate minister. The ministers of the Negro race are tho real leaders of the race and for the next three or four generations will remain so.

There are about 30,000 of them in the United States. A safe estimate is that only 10 per confe or 8,000, are educated, leaving 27,000 yet to be DB. JAMBS SHBPAJtD. reached! These 27,000 largely control the future of people. In many instances these ministers are seeking tho light.

They cannot spend a long time In college, and hence a practical course must be arranged to suit their needs. They must be made discontented with the old way and seek a better one. Third. A special course for Sunday school teachers. The Sunday schools will be the largest and most potent force in shaping tho future of' tho race, and yet the schools already established are neglecting It.

The hope of the race lies in the salvation of the young. Specially trained teachers must do the work if it Is to be eftoctlve. A course covering a definite period will bring the only permanent results. work will bo attempted In several communities and the results given to the public. special course designed for the training of young men and women to do the work required by the Young Men1' Christian association will be established With properly trained men and wornc ready for service this great arm of help ful work will do more for masses.

President Tnft, ex-President Roosevelt, governors of various states and prominent men of the country have highly commended and indorsed the movement. A site of land consisting of twenty-five acres in one of the most beautiful locations in the city of Durham, N. has been given for the erection of the school. this site will be erected three stately structures, consisting of two dormitories, auditorium and administration buildings, which will cost between $15,000 and $20,000 each. Mr.

Brodie Duke donuted the site for the school, and thousands of dollars have been already subscribed. General Julian S. Carr, who is one of the wealthiest men in the south, has accepted the office of treasurer of the trustee board. The advisory committee consists of the followlhg prominent men: Mr. D.

A. Tompkins, Charlotte, N. C. Judge J. Prltchnrd, Ashevllle, N.

C. General Julian S. Carr, Durham, N. C. Hou.

N. B. Broughton, Raleigh, N. C. Seuator Lee S.

Overman, Washington ltabbl Abram Simon, Washington Dr. Charles H. Parkhurst, New York city Dr. Floyd A. Tompkins, Philadelphia Mr.

John L. Williams, Richmond, Va. Dr. H. M.

Hamill, Nashville, Tenn. Dr. John A. Earle, Chicago General B. W.

Green, Little Rock, Ark. Dr. M. C. B.

Mason, Claclnnati Dr. J. B. Dudley, Greensboro, N. C.

John Merrick, Durham. N. O. Pioneer 8ocial Club's The Business Men's Pioneer Social club of Jersey City held Its annual outing at College Inn pavilion, North Beach, N. a few days ago and had an enjoyable time.

It was an invitation affair aud-was conducted upon a very high schedule. Those who were in charge of the arrangements were Lawyer B. R. Hayne, John L. Matthews, C.

Parker, Editor Joseph Summers and C. Dawklns. v. KEOKUK NOTKS. kV After patiently suffering for atveral years with paralysis, Mm.

Loalsa Mitchell, 1 well know resident of Keokuk, died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Mollle Malone, 411 South Ninth street. Mrs. Mitchell was born in Missouri 78 years ago and bad resided in this elty 34 years, and was held in high esteem by all who knew her She leaves the following relatives to moprn her death: Mrs. M.

Malone, daughter John Mitchell, son and six grand children. She was a member of the Pilgrim Rest church. The funeral was held Friday morning from the late residence at 10 o'clock Rev, A. Searcy officiating. Q.

W. Foster, Tom Jackson, Ed Robinson, Tom Smith, Sam Johnson and R. Shelton acted aa pall bearers. Dr. A.

H. Phillips was re-elected Grand Noble King at the convention of the Grand United Brothers of Friendship which convened St. Joseph, last week. Mrs. Jennie Freeman was tho choice for the Grand Royal House for the office of W.

M. G. O. A surprise party waB given day ovenlng at the home of the Rev. and Venerable in honor of Miss Mamie Lowells of Loalsina, Mo.

The guests ware Mesdames Dixon, Dade, Henderson. Harris and Ven. erable Misses Lewell, Smith, Dade and Stewart Messrs. Venerable anci Flowernoy. Charles Williams, a prominent and well known citizen of Keokuk, died Wednesday evening at 4:30 o'clock at his home.

He was born in this city 40 years ago and has lived here all his life. The deceased The Misses Maud and Ethel McDonall who have been visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs. W. W. Fields, returned to their home in Busenell last Satura The Sunday School of the chnrch of St.

Mary the Virgin will picnic at Cedar Glen labor day, Sept. 0. Everybody invited to go and enjoy the day with us. A very pretty lawn social was given at Jtlie home of Mrs. Thomas White for the benefit of the A.

M. church. A large crowd was present. Mr. and Mr6.

Holmes visited a few days in Burlington last week. Best Treatment for BurnW'- If for co other Chamberlain's Salve shou'd be kept in every housebold on account of its great value in the treatment of burns It allays the pain almost instantly, and unless the injury is a severe one, heals the parts without leaving a scar This salvu is also unequaled for ehapped hands, sore nipples aud diseases of the skin. Price 25 cents. For sale by all druggists FORT MADISON NOTES. Miss Anna Harper left Sunday evening for Edwardvllle, 111., where she will resume her duties as a teacher of the public school in that city.

Five of Keokuk's most popular young men were visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Harper Sunday evening. Mr. Sterling Hawkins of Keokuk was In the city Monday.

There were a large number of visitors in the city Monday attending Cole Brothers' circus. The Methodist church is preparing to have a barbecue the 19th of this month. Miss White was a Burlington visitor Thursday. iA number of Fort Madison's best young people pleasantly surprisod Mr. 1 Wni.

Redd Tuesday evening. Mr. Redd left Wednesday morning for St. Louis whero he will join his mother. Miss Kitty Jackson, who was indisposed, 1b able to be out again.

Miss Ethel Wilson of Keokuk, was the guest of Miss Louise Harper Monday. Mr, Warn Murphey will leave shortly lor Kansas where he expects to make his future home. Mr. Cyrus Boyd and Wayne Smith of Keokuk were In the town. Monday attending the circus.

Mr. Long of Edwardvllle, tho guest ofUJlsB Ancn HaTpor. "-4 waB The independent Baptist' Mission, which has been holding services in the hall on Fifth street for Bometime, has organised inla, a permanent body- and taken ibe name of Union Baptist church. At a meeting last week D. W.

Anderson who has been in charge of the church was elected as a delegate from the new ehurch to the Iowa-Nebraska Association, which meets in Omaha in September. The new church expects to seeure a pastor soon. Mesdames 8. J. Goens and Etta Goena returned home Thursday morning after a pleasant visit with friends in Marcel I us, and Chicago.

Messrs. Joe Perkins of Quincy, Ilk, and Harry King of Burlington were the guest of Silas Kellis, 1017 Fulton street a few days last week. So Ml Pi 1 jr 1 -VS'l employed when a young man at Taber's mill and afterwards served on the police force. Bis death was the result of an operation for cancer, with whioh he had been affiicted for some time. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs.

W. E. White Burlington, Miss Susie Wlllir ims and Mrs. Lucy Lewis of Chicago, The fnneral was held Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clook from the late home, 1821 Reid street. Rey.

Searcy bad charge of the service. Those acting aa pall bearers were Thomas Mills. Geo, Mott, Geo, McKee Thomas White T. South and John At I 4 1. to imm hK ii ri 5 I 1 It "i I I I I.