Muscatine Semi-Weekly News Tribune from Muscatine, Iowa • 9

here again in February. These are known na 'summer dl-relncs It being DttUn llcwfi'tJrilrone. Mrs. Gruber is a sister of Mrs. H.

Murphy and Mrs. Charles A. Dopp, of this city. A modern House or Worship. The German Methodist Episcopal ranks of the brotherhood and has entered a larger and more comprehensive sphere.

He is devoting himself to the platform and Is conceded to be a powerful orator. -Eugene Field, the popular- and -lamented poet, was a warm friend of Eugene and once Bald of him that he was the most lovable man he ever knew James "Whitcomb Rliev. Dv. Hartley's Sermon. A Knoxvllle paper speaks as follows of the Thanksgiving discourse delivered there by Rev.

W. Hackley, pastor of the First E. church of this city: Thanksgiving services were observ' ed in the Presbyterian church, pastors and peoples from the different churches being present. Rev. Lambert, of the M.

B. church, offered the Thanksgiving prayer, and Rev. Hackley, of Muscatine, delivered the sermon. The discourse was replete with splendid thought, from the warp and woof of which the listeners might weave for themselves a web after their own hearts. With the highest quality of an actor, a keen understanding of humanity, the untrammeled freedom, of speech acquired by close contact with men of brain and power, a minute ob-servatipn of the rimes and of the very heart throbs of this, our great nation, he bound the hearts and minds of attentive hearers and led them to thoughts and ideals'' worthy Thanksgiving day meditations.

In closing he gave a resume of "The Other Wise Man," and left the thought that along With thanksgiving there must go thanksgiving a heart service that prompts men to deeds which bring the 'gracious assurance "Inasmuch as ye have, done It unto the least of these, my brethren, ye. have done it unto me." corner of Fourth' and Cedar streets, which has Just been remodeled and, is. now. completed and was dedicated Sunday. The members of the congregation are to be congratulated upon the results of -y their labor, which is largely.

due to the efforts put forth by the ladles of the The society, which has lived: over a half a century in Muscatine, now, owns a house of worship capable of standing for "ages through destruction's blasts," as substantia as 'jit. la ncstt nnr nvmmptrlnnl i i The German Methodists organized their church In Muscatine In 184T, over fifty-one years ago, and have pros pered and increased In membership from the beginning of their existence as, a society until 'the present 'time. Only one. member, of the original congregation Is now, living the venerable Mrs. John The.

first' minister was SclinlzB. -nnrt fnr ntimW of. years services were held in private. houses, the congregation not being able to build a church. Rev.

Schulze was followed by Merten, Schuler. Haas and Salzer, who preached when the church was on a. circuit in which Muscatine was Included. It was 1 not 1 until 1852 that the first church was built, and it was located on Cedar street, about half a block south of the present' location. The foundation of the building, still Btands, but it is doing service as the base of Mr.

Jas. Davis dwelling now. This church was in use until 1872, when the present building, which has Just been remodeled, was erected. The records of the society give very little information about the early history of the church, except that, it was on a circuit, and experienced the usual difficulties that oeset any organization, in a sparsely settled community In its regular station until 1854, when Rev. C.

Bernreuter was placed In charge. V. TVUU VJU LfU VI r. ed by Rev Peter Hellwlg, who'sjtald. came Rev.

M. Winkler, who was pastor until 1859, when he was succeeded by Rev. Henry Senn. The following ministers, then came in the or- der mentioned: 1860 to 1861, Rev. Jacob Haas; 1861 to 1803, Rev.

Peter Hellwig: 1803 to 1866; Rev. K. Schneider; 1866 to 1867, Rev. W. Winter; 1867 to 1870, Rev, S.

Arnsperger; 1870-to 1872, Rev. Schultz (in 1872 undel the administration of Rev. Schultz, the present church was built); 1872 to 1874, Rev. H. Lahrmann; 1874 to 1875, Rev.

C. Plesch; 1875 to 1876, Rev. Phil- ip KuhJ; 1876 to 1878, Rev. H. Nau-mann; 1878 to 1880, Rev.

Philip Nau-mann (brother of Rev. II. Xniimnnn; 1880 to 1883, Rev. Louis Kroeck; 1883 to 1886, Rev. Louis Harmel; 1886 'to 1891, Rev.

H. Tharhorst; 1891 to 1896, Rev. E. G. Heldel; 1896 to the present' day, Rev.

H. Ross. At the beginning of Rev. pastorate the congregation numbered 165 members, a number that has since been, increased tQ, two hundred. The pastor's i success has been Mfrhhr stnflRfnptrwV in nTrwivnh tor it was through his efforts the work of enlarging the building was com-' pletion.

He Is entitled to the thanks of both the congregation and the community. In addition to a membership of two mi rai 1 Tna 2nrm nn na n' si 11 a Sunday school one hundred "and fifty scholars, a branch of the Epworth Leasrue containing fortv-flve Tnemhsra and a -Ladies' Society containing a membership of seventy-five. This lat-: ter mentioned organization subscribed nveive nuuureu uouurs toward tne work of rebuilding, and a thousand dollars of it has already been raised. Too much credit cannot be given them for the tireless manner in, which they have labored to accomplish theirs work. The congregation, at this only lack five hundred dollars of being free from debt, notwithstanding the fact that they have Just expended $3,800.

This indeed Is a creditable showing. The main entrance, which is in the-base of the tower, is on Fourth street, fronting' the south. The vestibule is large and well lighted, with entrances ituumg iuc umiu uuuiiunuiu, new annex and the ladies' parlor ovef-. head. Both the upper and lower rooms of the annex can be opened Into the auditorium if necessary, but it will be used for a lecture room and for week meetings regularly.

The main auditorium now covers a floor space of 36x56 feet, the gallery being removed, and it Is most tastily and richly fur- nlshed with" new pews, newr carpets, new windows, and new frescoing all modern and up to date. The pews of polished oak, made horseshoe shape, and are from the Richmond (Indiana) Church Furnishing Co. The Wont win dows, which are new, are opal glasso ano produce a most Drunant eirect. They are from the Jacoby-Sples Man-i ufacturing Company, of glass, now open on Cedar street, while the windows in the new annex Btalned frosted glass, the whole pro-, duclng a rich and mellow, colors restful. II.

W. Zeldler, of1 Muscatine, drew the plans for remorleirnir Johnson, -of I A AA A IA A Barry Sons, of Muscatine, are the The work throughout, fleets credit on the architect and contractors. Th seating capacity of the AA.lL. A. A AA aI, JnAl.J,l!n rtlfltn annoY ntifl la- nnwt: flv hundred and thirty, 1 1 If inri Vnii Umia Afumini 0 (' U6U1UUI nnn 1 WUiH unnecessary to thajv out the ground as at where.

tne grouua stays frnssen the vear round. Atlln being hearer the warmer -Tbe cli mate there in summer as fine as it is anywhere, and I look ahead to a pleasant and profitable season." j-' Possibilities of Man. 1 Rev. G. E.

Heldel, of San Jose, 111., formerly pastor here, lectured fit the German E. church last evening, his theme being "The Possibilities of The speaker said this is a materialistic age. Men believe only what they can see and feel and grasp. Man-opposing God Is zero, but man allying himself with God is all powerful. Man's possibilities are such as his ideals are, as in the story of the cap tive owl and eagle.

When liberated the owl sought darkness, but the eagle soared up toward the sun. If we allow our impulses to govern they lead us downward, whereas it requires exertion to go upward. Man's possibilities are the use he makes of his opportunities. The most brilliant and promising youths are not always, the most successful, but those who have the resolution to work and persevere. In the words of Bulwer Lytton: "What men want is not talent, it Is purpose, not the power to achieve, but the will to labor." Man Is very often his own worst enemy; It is well if our Jives are pleasant, but men must be prepared to face the trials, and difficulties of The lecture was well illustrated on the blackboard, and was delivered in that felicitous manner characteristic of the speaker.

It was very, helpful, appealing forcibly to the higher nature of, his Mr. Heldel was warmly welcomed by the members' of the church during his visit here. It being very much regretted that he cannot stay until the, ineetings In Connection with the dedication are over. To-night J. F.

Grove, of the German-English college at Wilton, will lecture, Subject, "The Great Question." Everybody Invited. Demise of George IV, Bartlett. George W. Bartlett departed this life at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning at his home, 217,. West Second street, aged 64 years, 5 months and 24 days.

The decedent had been In broken health for a month, his fatal illness being due to impaired action of the "heart resulting from overexertion in lifting. Mr. Bartlett was a Virginian by birth, his childhood home being in Clarksburg, Harrison county. In early life he Journeyed westward and for many years has been a familiar figure in Muscatine. His going is mourned by his faithful wife and two children, Mrs.

S. Tewksbury, of Ft. Madison, who with her little, girl has been at his bedside during his last illness, and one son, Martin who Is absent from the city, and whose exact Whereabouts are unknown. The sympathy of friends will go out to the bereaved The funeral is appointed to place Friday afternoon at :30 o'clock from the First M. E.

church, of which deceased was long a regular and consistent member. List of Letters Remaining uncalled for at the post-office at Muscatine, Iowa, for the week ending Nov. 29, 1898: Men's List F. B. Blackwell, John Brown, Wm.

II. Carmichael, John C. Fiedler, Chas. W. Frank, 'John Fox, E.

F. Gordon, S. P.pHohn, George Irwin, Alb. Justman, We-kley Morehead, Wm, Reagan, R. Dale Seevers, G.

Scott. Ladies' List Miss Harriet E. Green, Mrs. Addie Martin, Mrs. Mary Meiers, Miss Marie Miller, Mrs.

C. A. Pallet, Mrs. Phoebe Philips, Mrs. Mary A.

Nagel, Mamie B. Mrs. Gusta Roonegs, Miss Florence Vere. Parties calling for any of the above letters will please say "advertised." Wm. L.

Roach, P. M. District Court, The Jury in the case of I. A. Kerr vs.

D. Rlegai et' returned a verdict yesterday morning for the plaintiff and against all the defendants. r-y The case of C. P. Teeple vs.

E. F. Kleinmeyer for $205 for digging a well on defendant's farm in Wilton township was being tried yesterday to the following Jury; Ed. Brand, Thompson Newton, John Spaulding, Joseph Zy-barth, Clay Kneese, Oscar' Grossheim, John Beham, J. W.

Hyink, Temple, Albert Latham, J. J. Engle and Martin Meyers. The case will likely go to the Jury by Death of Pearl Bloom After an illness of three weeks with typhoid pneumonia, death, ended the sufferings of Pearl Amaliei Bloom, at 2:30 o'clock yesterday morning, the age attained by her being 13 years, 1 month and 11 days. Little Pearl was a bright girl with an especial, talent for she acting as organist' 'for the Green street "'Mission Sunday' She leaves to mourn her going her, six, brothers "and seven sisters, besides many juvenile friends.

The, funeral is appointed to tak'e at 2 o'clock hursday afternoon from Piigrirnj Congregational, church; Rev. -G. M. DiSlocum officiating. rfr rr Quail are quite plentiful on the oppo-site side of the river, 'and one can see hunters coming In every evening with from one to two dozen each.

We heard of one party who had killed and shipped thirty-six (dozen to Rock Island during the past two weeks. They are selling for $1.25 per dozen. Marshal Wiley brought down a pris oner from West Liberty yesterday to serve thirty (Jays' senfehce'f or Indulging in too much strong drink. Bert Mark departed last evening for the southwest. He is on the road for Hirsh, Elson of Chicago, being assistant to Mr.

Sol. Hirsh. never was a time when our merchants had so many handsomely decorated show windows as at present. H. B.Achter received yesterday the largest plate glass In theclty, which will be placed in the front of the building Corner Second and Chestnut sts.

Charles Sinnett came to town yes terday for the first time in six weeks, having had a siege of typhoid fever. He is somewhat emaciated, but says "it's better to be thin and alive than fat and dead." Dr. J. L. Klein is convalescent after suffering relapse of typhoid fever, and will probably be down from Iowa City the latter part of this week to resume his practice.

It was reported yesterday that F. E. Ahlschlager, his wife and three chil dren were down with typhoid fever at their home on East Third street, near the gas works. About thirty-five of our young peo pie, filling, two 1 wagonettes, went out to Miss Ora- three miles in the country, last evening and enjoyed a fine oyster supper, not returning home until a late hour this morning. Miss Mary Loenhard spent the day with her sisters before returning to her duties in Davenport, after a month's visit with her parents, near Columbus Junction.

Amos Schott Is now a full-fledge Elk, having been initiated at the regui lar meeting of the B. P. 0. E. last evening.

Review: The funeral of the three-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Meeker occurred at the Brick church in Seventy-Six township Wednesday. Her death was the result of an accident that happened several weeks ago. While" putting a stick of wood In the1 stove, her dress took fire and.

before help could reach her she was so badly burned that death eventually resulted. Brother Richard Haney Is having bad luck. He sent his teamster to the mill yards yesterday with his big team of sorrel horses to haul slabs. A- load was put on and the horses started, when one of them plunged high into the air and elf down dead. Richard said he had not noticed that the horse was ailing In the least, and cannot ac count for his sudden taking off.

We are satisfied, however, from all ac counts, that it was "heart failure." The nimrods of South Muscatine have a way of their own to obtain game. A company of them started out yesterday rabbit hunting. It used to De tnougnt in times gone by that a good gun in the hands of the "nlmrod was all that was necessary. But then there was the old trouble, tlie rabbits would not stand still to be shot. The South Muscatine boys have now the best of the rabbits.

party that we speak of each had a duck caller, and as the rabbit would bound out of his nest the hunter would toot his duck oaller at him, the rabbit would stop immediately and give the boys a chance to rest the gun on the fence so they would be sure to hit 'em. In this way they came home with 24 rabbits, but we didn't think it was fair. A FORGER UNREFORMED. Keokuk, Iowa, Nov. 29.

Harry B. Weston was arrested here yesterday for forgery. Ae was paroled from the Chester, ,111., penitentiary last Thursday, He came directly here and forged two checks on a local bank. He was sent to penitentiary a year ago for forgery at Decatur. His family lives In Wisconsin.

CLEVER LITTLE, STORIES. An elderly Scotchman went to the drug store with a prescription of two grains of calomel for a child. Seeing the druggist weigh the medicine with scrupulous exactness, and not thinking he did this from anxiety not to give an overdose, but on account of fois pe-nuriousness, or a desire to give as little' as possible for the money, Scottle said: "Dinna be sae'mean wi' it, mon. Gie me g'udrf weight. It's for a puir mitherless bairn." little girl aged two years was reproved at dinner by her aunties for putting her elbows on the table.

To the amusement of the the little one promptly replied: "Ou sudn't speak to me wl've 'oor mouf full, aun tie." I. Dean Hook had a habit of thinking aloud. On; one occasion "while the offertory 'sentences werV being read In and' ivhen one was read, "Zlacchaeus stood forth and said unto the Lord, 'Behold', Lord; the half of my goods I give to the the dean was heard to "Mucti too much; most unnecessary on the part of Zac-chaeus. I shall not give any more than usual." 1 IOWA MILLIONAIRE DEAD. Keokuk, Iowa, Nov.

who came to Iowa In 1847, died here yesterday, aged 90 years. He was a multl-mlllionalre with extensive business interests In Iowa cities and Washington. ne made most of his money in southern Indiana towns in business and speculation. MUSOATINK, IOWA, WIIDAY PAGES 17 TO 24 THE LAP OF GOLD. 'If -L; 1 A Muscatine Propector, W.

H. Returns From New Diggings Near Skaguay. KLONDIKE MINERAL AS RICH As That Discovered In the Territory Where Oar Townman' Claims Are-J nsl Entere4.by Prospectors for First T-Ame-I-ecture on Possibilities of Majn -Death of G. W-4 Bartlett, Lewis' Knowles and iniss Bloom. From Wedimday'a Daily: Back Fiom the Land of Gold.

Hale, hearty and happy, is the Condition of Muscatine's gold hunter, W. Othmer, who came back' to his native bailiwick last night after an absence of eight months and more spent in wooing the goddess of Fortune in the land of the Klondyke. Will is enthusiastic over the result of his trip, the paying claims he has staked out and proudly exhibits samples of the. precious yellow in which it abounds. He is buoyant, energetic and healthful and says he never felt better, not having been sick a day since leaving Muscatine, on the 10th of March last, though subjected to varying degrees of temperature.

It was 15 degrees be-' low zero when he left Alaska, and when he got down to Los Angeles, in sunny California, flowers were In bloom, and on reaching here he felt an overcoat would not be uncomfortable. He did not receive a single letter from his folks or friends during his absence, as he was constantly on the move, though a message reached him on his -way back at San Francisco, but all of his letters were received without fail at this end of the line. To the News-Tribune representative Mr. Othmer vouchsafed some interesting Information concerning his trip and his In a few moments' conversation. In the spring he went to Sunrise UUy On UOOK Iiuei w.ui iue luwauuvm of -working toward the Interior and the" Yukon, in the hope of having good prospecting, but soon discovered it to be impracticable to follow that route, and then made arrangements to go around by way of St.

Michaels, up the Yukon. He went from Sunrise City tS Homer, which is the distributing point for Cook Inlet's mall, expecting to catch the mall boat there, but the steamship company changed their t.lans and did not run through to Dutch Harbor as usual, and in conse quence he was either compelled to lay nn there for a month or go back, to Seattle. He decided to do the latter and from Seattle set out-, the second tlmfi on n. steamer for Skaguay. He crossed the Chilkoot pass early in August, and his supplies were going over the pass at the time when rich placer finds were made on Lake At-lin.

When his goods got to Bennet he decided to'sro to Atiin instead of Dawson City, and try the new diggings which were reported so much more promising. He thinks that country will prove to have more good claims than that about Dawson, and thougn tnere may be less exceptionally rich claims, the iaverase is far higher, as the coun try is extremely rich in mineral. There are alreadv, 8.000 claims recorded. Miners who have been in nearly all of the best mining camps In the country declare it Is the most promising camp yet found. The discoveries were made too late do a great deal oi work this year, but the camp will be a "hummer" next season.

The railroad company at Skaguay Is- surveying a shorter route across the mountains, and will take goods as far as the road goes and then furnish a pack train of horses rrom mere on.i wneu urns uuu is completed it will not be over a hun dred miles from Skaguayf Mr. Oth- mer shows a line sample or gold oust in a small bottle which he gathered at jfjne ureeK, wnere tne urst uiscovery was made. It belne valued at 5i an ounce, being worth two or three dollars i an ounce more than the Klondike gold "He also exhibits some nuggets taken from Wright Creek, also in new diggings, which is of the same quality as the Pine Creek gold. There have been a number of quartz discoveries made in. the same district which are very promising.

This district is an entire new country, never having been entered by prospectors before. At least from 15,000 to 20,000 people will locate there in the spring. Almost every business man In Skaguay nas 8ome kind of interest, foti' they early became satisfied -that' It wasno fake. This new district Covers afl area of 15 miles wide and SO miles at least a dozen creeks all" containing coarse gold. There' are prospects of the- surrounding 1 country likewise' -de-.

veloDins rich finds; TI trot there "in the right time," 'My8 Othmer, "to tret valuable claims ott- nearly all- of the best creeks in the And I'm not the only one that knows it, as there are a lot of thenuup there that know of my luck. It was too late to doanv ereat amount of work this fall, but I expect to get an early, start in the springy my Intention being to leave the Hoosier poet, was, also an ardent admirer of this popular leader, and dedicated to him his poem, "Them Flowers." Further than this, Riley referred to him in his famous dialect poem, "Regarding Terry Mr. Debbs Is now making a tour of the, east, speaking at the present time upon the lecture, platform in Massa chusetts, from whence he goes to Mich igan for a two weeks' tour, coming from that state direct to Iowa for his engagement here.1 There can be no doubt but that the people of Muscatine will glftdiy welcome him by largely attending his lecture. Debs- uses his income in the payment of his large indebtedness contracted in litigation due to his work in behalf of the1 A. R.

U. and other labor organizations. From Iowa Mr. Debs goes to Idaho. Utah, California and Texas, speaking In each state for several engagements.

His topr has been extensive and will be extended during the, winter through other states; A IQedal Contest. The Juvenile Temple of Nichols will give a silver medal contest Saturday evening, Dec. 3, when the following prograhi will be rendered: Songf-Choir. InvocationRev. Address Supt.

P. B. Newman. Juvenile Temple, Anna Walker. mrsi contestant, "Little mle Burgess.

Second Contestant, "A Double Temperance Pledge" Fred Lincoln. Third contestant, "A Address" Rufle Brown; Violin duet Miss Anna Klrchner and Mr. Frank Smid. Fourth contestant, "Little Drops" Jay Croyton. Fifth contestant, "I'm Not a Man to Sign the Pledge" Cora Schrader.

Sixth contestant, "A Glorious Battle" Johnny Nugent. Recitation, "Irish Coquetry" Edith Van Tuyl, i 1 Seventh contestant, "Dead" Mamie Jayne. Eighth contestant fiA Rhodes. Bluebirds' Temperance Ninth Contestant, "A' Triple Pledge" Frank Foster. Tenth contestant, "Fight, the Drink and Win the Day" Willie Van Tuyl.

Recitation, "Swore Off" Miss Walker. minlstrelal Topics. The local ministerial association, which meets weekly at the Y. M. C.

A. rooms, has. arranged a series of topics to be discussed during the coming four months, 'which is as follows: Dec: 12--A. of Labor in Church Work. Dec.

26. John Fry, "Personality and Office of the Holy Spirit." Jan. W. Hackley, "Can the Church and the Ministry do most for Reforms in Society by Direct or Indi rect.Means." Jan. 23.

"Methods of Jesus." Feb. L. B. Hix, "Fraternal Obligations of Churches." Feb. 20 H.

C. Montgomery, "Are the Ordinary i Revivals decreasing in Effectiveness, and if so, Why?" March 6. S. H. Parvln, "Is the gos pel designed simply, to save the Individual from the World, or ia the World itself a Subject of Redemption?" March 20 W.

Searcy, "The Tes timony Meetings as a Factor in the De velopment of April 3. G. M. T. Slocum, "Best Methods of Gathering and Holding a City Congregation." Topics for conversations: 1.

Comparative biographies of relig ious leaders in different denomina tions. 2. A meditation The Oross-A com posite study. Brieflets. Peter Musser has gone to Louis to visit his daughter.

John W. Millar is home from a vis it to his daughter in Chicago. Prof. Havighorst returned to Mt. Pleasant yesterday.

Mrs. A. I Bliven, who has been vis iting her sick! daughter, Mrs. J. S.

Mc- Kee, returned; to Oonesville yesterday, Miss Ellen King was an evening passenger for Wilton to attend the funer al of her niece. i The Social dancing club third dance of the series at Assembly hall last night. lnji) Mesdames Henry Nicolans, D. G. Ag-new and A.

R. Wilton, spent yesterday in the city, the guests of Mrs. Blanchard, on West Third- street, Mrs. G. L.

Dobson, wife of the secre-' tary oX state, is a guest of Mr. and Mrs, JI I Glesler, arriving 'on yesterday's train. The last will and testament of Chas. Reeslnk, deceased, was opened and publicly read yesterday and set for hearing January 11th. Harry Block came down from Cedar Rapids last night to visit with his Davenport Leader: Mrs.

George Gru-ber, of Muscatine, has gone to California on a visit with her mother, Mrs. W. W. formerly of this city. Under the Royal Arch.

At the last regular conclave of Washington Chapter No. 4, Royal Arch Masons, officers were elected for the ensuing term. As high priest, fi. G. Shafnit was chosen; for king, F.

T. Nesper; for scribe, Jacob Worst; "for treasurer, W. II. McBride, and for secretary, George C. Winn.

In summing up the work accomplished in the year ending it was found very satisfactory, nine candidates having been exalted to the august and sublime degree of Royal Arch Mason, and one being advanced to the honorary degree of Mark Master. program for the ensuing year has had the careful attention of the officers and new fea tures will be added to the work. Prof. Chas. Grade has kindly consented to take charge of the music, and will arrange special accompaniments for each degree.

Qn. Friday evening at 7:30 sharp, Chapter will convene under special call for work in the Royal Arch degree, after which refreshments will be served. Air companions in good standing are earnestly requested to attend, as this is the last work for 1898. Lewis Knowles Dead. Word comes from Salt Lake City of the death of a former resident of this section, Lewis Knowles, father of A.

S. and Lewis Knowles, who once conducted a carriage shop on Iowa avenue. jHe died the day after Thanksgiving 'day at the Advanced age of 78 years. Mr. Knowles came to Muscatine from New Haven, Connecticut, in 1855, and for thirty years lived in this and Cedar county, leaving a de cade since to.

take up his residence in Utah. Religiously he was a member of the First Baptist church, while here. His remains were laid to rest last Sunday. Why Not a Library, West Liberty Is said to have one of the finest public libraries of any town of its population in Iowa. It has been built wholly by the citizens of that thriving town, and the money has been raised, not by subscription, but by ben efit entertainments, which have always taeen liberally patronized by the citi zens.

"Aunt Hannah's Quilting Par which was given two evenings of last week for the benefit of the library, is pronounced by the Index as "a howling success," quite a snug sum having been dropped into the coffers of the association. Muscatine is one of the populous cities of Iowa -that has no public library, and it should have. one The question that arises is, how Is she going to get one? It is barely possible that some day a wealthy and philan thropic citizen may be gathered to his fathers and leave a portion of his worldly effects behind for that purpose, but it is not at all certain. While we are waiting for this to happen why would it not be a wise idea to adopt the methods of our neighbor in the corner of the county, and build one? Debs Here December 12. Eugene V.

Debs wili speak in Mus catlne Monday, Dec. 12. During the past few years he has spoken in nearly au vl uie amies iu mo uuiuu. rus au- dress in this city will be one of twenty to be delivered in the state during the month of December. Arrangements have been completed whereby he will lecture at all of' the labor and railroad centers.

His theme will be "Labor and The address' is said to be strictly non-partisan. The history of the railway organization, the American Railway Union, which was founded by DebSj and the great' railway strike' of which was organized and carried effact by thlg organizatidn' wlll be treated' hi manner which' cannot fail to. be Interesting toithe people of the city and of, state; The speaker tells in his lecture-- of the i motives which have actuated, him In what he terms his hts. for. organized labor, and tells of the features bf "the great strikes in which he was, interested from his point of view.

Debs was for many years prominent as an, officer of the great organization, the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen, Through this he was 'afforded opportunities of study which he could not have gained in any other way. That he appreciates this Is evidenced by his loyalty to that organization In everything that he says and does, though he has long since left the.