Iowa State Bystander

IOWA VOL. 7. Mr. A. J. Raglin, a 32d degreee Mason of Marshalltown, accompanied Mr. Brown to our city to attend the Masonic banquet. by older Moinea to now run a success says, wo to learn --- IOWA STATE BYSTANDER PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BRYANER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FIFTH AND LOCUST. MOUNTAIN 65 MANQUAND BLOCK. IOWA 65 "PHONE 89." OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Sand money by post office order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystanders Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pubi- n. "Brevity is the soul of wif." remember We will not return refected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Lock Smith—Dawson a Hardware. Mr. S. Maxwell, of Fayette county, is visiting in our city this week. Midway Coal, 212 W. 7th street, both Phones. Hand in your book and all the money —don't keep it any longer. Rev. L. J. Phillips. Elmer Richardson of Clive is visiting in Oskaloosa this week. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Russ left Wednesday for Keokuk, to remain indefinitely. J H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 316 West Third street. Tunes Pianos and repairs rgans. WRITE The African Monarchs of America. They have something to tell you. Sioux City, Ia. Weather Strips—Dawsons Hardware Attend the Twentieth-century watch meeting at St. Paul. A meeting of special interest beginning at 10 p. m. Mrs. Jas. Harding, accompanied by Miss Nina Hamilton, left last week to spend the holidays in Omaha. Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Blagbura entertained a number of their friends christmas afternoon, at their home on 1325 Fourteenth street. WE WANT colored organizers for the best thing on earth for colored people. African Monarchs of America, Sloux City, Iowa. A dance was given last Monday night at Painter's Hall by the Porters. A large crowd was in attendance. Window Glass—Dawson's Hardware. Miss Lula Nesbitt and Edward Weeks went to Colfax, Xmas, and took dinner with Mrs. Henry Johnson, the former remained, the letter came home the same day. Mr. Walker, of Marshalltown, was in our city this week, attending the Masonic banquet. Mr. Walker lived here about fifteen years ago. Joshua Strawther, electrician, 052 West Thirteenth street. Electrical repairs of all kinds. Medical, dental and surgical instruments a specialty. Dynamos and motors, light, etc. Give me a call. Grand Master I. L. Brown, of the Iowa Masonic Lodge, was in our city this week on his annual visit to the Lodges. He attended the North Star banquet. Members ought to attend church at least once a week. So don't let a little cold stop you. L. J. Phillips, Pastor. Miss Lucy McKee, of Van Meter, is spending the holidays here, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jacobs. Young people see that you do something to make an old person happy the 1st. It will be your first opportunity of the year. The old folks will be entertained then and you are asked to assist any way you can. A TOE CORN is a little thing, but the pain and grief from it is great. You have never used the EMERALD CORN CURE, or you would not have that corn. It uses hard or soft corn, bunions, calluses, etc. It leaves a new soft smooth skin and gives you ease and comfort. Do a bottle. SHELDON'S PHARMACY, 404-752-3000 and Center St. OUR HOLIDAY NUMBER. Mrs John McClain, of Des Moines, left Tuesday morning for Moberly, Mo. Mr. Geo. Logan, court bailiff, spent the holidays down in Savannah, Mo., visiting his relatives. Rev. J. H. Bell, pastor of Mt. Nebo Baptist church, left Monday, for his home, in Champaign, Ill., to visit his family and attend his mother's 119th anniversary, on December 20th. He will not return till about January 22, 1901. Bicycles repaired—Dawson's Hard ware- Our Market Master, while on his rounds in testing the various scales, one man, Mr. Luthe, of the Luthe hardware Co., refused to allow him to test his scales. Mr. Blagburn immediately filed an information against him and had him arrested. Mr. Luthe called at Mr. Blagburn's office and apologized for refusing to allow him to test the scales, and begged him to have the case against him dismissed, which Mr. Blagburn-compiled with, after giving him to understand a lesson on business courtesy. The concert given December 24th by the young ladies of Mt. Nebo Baptist church was well attended. A beautiful christmas tree well laden with presents. We hope Santa Claus will call again. New Meat Market. ...W. A. ANDERSON... 10:18 CENTER STREET has opened a New Meat Market. He carries all grades of meat and delivers to any part of the city. Mr. and Mrs. Edward, Comley, of Minnesota, is in our city this week, visiting Mr. Comley's brother, Mr. Chas. Comley. Mr. Comley owns an interest in a $12,000 tile and pipe factory, of which he is manager, and he is the only colored man working there. He used to live in this city and is remembered by older settlers. He opened the Des Moines tile and pipe factory that is now running on the East Side. He is a successful business man, and as he says, would like for more of our race to learn different trades. GERMAN REMEDY Cures Rheumatism Neuralgia, Male and Female Weakness. Send $1.50; German Medicine Co. Des Moines, Ia. Married.—At the residence of the bride's home, 1056 B Street, Mise Susie Smith to Mr. Chas. Roy, the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Roy, last Tuesday evening. Only a few friends were present. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. Bates in a few well chosen words, after which a supper was served. The presents was good and useful. The bride has been here a few years, and is well liked by those who know her. The groom is well known here and an honest hustling young man. We extend with their friends our best wishes for their success. THE ELITE Restaurant, 314 W. Third street. Best 15c meal in the city. A trial will convince you. E. G. McAfee Prop. Skates, Skates—Dawson's Hardware. EXCUSION RATES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Via the North-Western Line, Excursion tickets will be sold at low rates to points on the North-Western System east of the Missouri River within 200 miles of selling station, December 22, 23, 54, 25, 31 and January 1, good returning until January 2, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago and North-Western R'y. Miss Potter of Lincoln, Neb., arrived in our city Monday to visit a few weeks, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Staples. Mrs. H. W. Hughes of Davenport, Iowa, is spending the holidays in our city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Williams. She attended the Masonic banquet. An emancipation celebration will be held at Webster's hall New Year's day afternoon and evening. A good program has been prepared and the music will be furnished by the Brotherhood band. Prof. W. H. Council, president of the State Normal college of Alabama for negroes, is in our city this week attending the state teachers' association. He attended the Masonic banquet. He made a very pleasant call at our office and will lecture at the Auditorium before the teachers' association this afternoon. --- HODGES AND MASH Mr. Geo. H Hodges and Miss Susie Mash was married at the bride's home, last Wednesday evening. Only a few of the relatives and friends were present. The bride is well known here as she was raised in Polk county on her father's farm. The groom has lived here several years, and is well liked. He is a barber and has charge of the shop on Third and Walnut Streets. We extend to them our congratulations. A NEW GROCERY STORE In another part of the Bustander appears the advertisement of the new grocery store at 1003 Center street, (owned by colored people). It opened last Thursday, the 20th, with Mr. C. Beckwith as general manager. Rev. T. L. Phillipps as business director, and Miss Josie Rivers, book-keeper. Mr. Beckwith came here last April and organized the Iowa Cement and Construction Company, which he has worked at it until now. He seems to be a good earnest, hard working man, and we hope that this new venture will be successful, as our race ought to patronize the new store, 1003 Center St., and show their appreciation of the new enterprise. MASONIC BANOUET. North Star Lodge, No. 2, held their banquet last night at Turner Hall. A large and representative crowd of our colored people were present with a large number of visitors from out of the city. A few more than 140 guests were seated at the first table and enjoyed the tempting viands, while the sweet strains of music by the orchestra enlivened the occasion. After supper the program was rendered as printed last week, with a few exceptions. Prof. W. H. Council, of Alabama was present and made an excellent address, which was received with much enthusiasm. In brief this was one of the nicest and most refined banquets ever given by the colored citizens in our city. SAVANNAH. MISSOURI. The colored people of this town gave a very swell banquet last Wednesday, the 26th, under the auspices of Recherche Social Club which was the club's first annual banquet. About two hundred guests was present, some from Kansas City, St. Joseph, Ds Moines, Nebraska and Iowa towns. A most enjoyable time was had by all. PASSING OF THE NINETEENTH CENTURY. Only a few more days yet remain to complete the nineteenth century, and next Tuesday will usher in the first day of the 20th century, the first day of the New Year and the first day of the month. During the 100 years drawing so near to a close has been marked as the crowning century in the history of the world. In respect to mechanical achievements, scientific investigation, sociological research, commercial development, agricultural growth, religious teachings and educational acquirments. All nations in every part of this planet has made some development in civilization, even the crowded hordes of China and Japan seems to have advanced. The tribes of Africa and the far off Islanders are beginning to see the dawn of civilization, but it remains for America, our own country, to have made the most rapid civilization and christianization then any other country or nation. A retrospective review of the United State will show that 100 years ago this part of the United States we now live in was the American desert, inhabited only by a few Indians, buffalos and deer. The click of the telegraph was then unknown everywhere. The Thundering of steam cars, the muttering of the cable cars, the buisy hum of the factories or the telephone and electricity was unthought of then. Then again we should think as we pass from the old century with its brilliant history that it also had its years of sorrow, of wars, of famine and blood shed. So in the new century we may expect some miseries and hardships. Adieu to the old century. EDITOR J. F. COLE SECURES A LUCRATIVE POSITION. Mr. J. F. Cole, Editor of the Rising Son, that is publish at Kansas City, Mo., has been appointed by the sheriff elect, W. S. Pontius, as his stenographer and private secretary. We congratulate Mr. Cole on his appointment. He is well qualified for the position and will no doubt perform his duties in a manner that will reflect credit upon his race and party. The leading politicians are becoming cognizant of the fact that the press wields a great influence in political campaigns and they are beginning to reward them for their good work. Our Park Board. No city ever became great that neglected to provide an attractive system of parks. The progress which comes from industrial enterprises is limited, unless the city is made a good place to live in. Parks are essential to continued growth of any city. Many cities have learned this fact at a time when the providing of parks cost ten fold as much as would have been the case a few years earlier. No city in the union is better provided by nature with park possibilities than Des Moines, and it is gratifying to know that the park commission is an able body. SIDNEY A. FOSTER M. Foster has proven a valuable commissioner. A successful business man, he has applied business principles to the park system. He believes in parks and if his ideas prevail Des Moines will soon compare favorably with any other city of its size in this respect. Nature has made great park possibilities on the river front and elsewhere and Mr. Foster believes in taking advantage of nature's favors. So do the people. Mr. Foster is secretary of the Royal Union Life Insurance Co., a public speaker of note, a consistent republican and an unexcelled park commissioner. W. B. KEFFER The voters of Des Moines could not have made a better selection for park commissioner than Mr. Keffer, who has displayed excellent judgment and has given general satisfaction. He is a consistent advocate of a good park system, knowing that it greatly enhances the beauty of a municipality and increases its desirability as a residence center. He believes in giving the people a good park system as fast as it can be done without too great a strain financially. Mr. Keffer is secretary of the Capital City Gas Light Co. and the Capital City Electric Light Co. and is well known and esteemed in business circles. ALBIA NEWS Mr. James Clandin and two children, of Des Moines, spent a few hours in Albia last Sunday. They were euroute to Des Molues. Mrs. A. Jones, of Des Molines, spent a few days of last week in Albia. Mrs. Maggie De n. of Colfax, was an Albia visitor last Monday. Rev. W. A. Searcy, a Hoeking visitor last week. Mr. and Mrs. O. Marshall, of Denver, left Albia on last Thursday for their future home, in Denver. Miss Heurietta Jones spent Sunday in Hiteman, with her sister. The Albia High School gave a Senior entertainment at the High School, on last Friday evening. The program was a very good one. The A. M. E. church held Memorial exercise at the church last Sunday. in memory of Bishop Moore. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Well, Old Santa has come and gone, and many a little one is happy. Mrs. Howard and Miss Delia Howard, of Albia are in our city, to spend the Xmas with their daughter, Mrs. G. L. Suter. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Suter entertained at dinner Xmas, a large circle of friends and it was a time to be long remembered. Progressive, sinch, and other games were the amusements. The Baptist church had Xmas services. Mrs. Mary Wright returned home last Saturday. Her husband, Mr. Fred Wright, met her at the train. SOMETHING NEW. Our Motto is Quick Sales, Dividing the Profits with Our Customers. Our Prices are Low as the Lowest, and Goods Good as the Best. 2 cans Good Corn, 15c; Cabbage, 2c; 2 lbs. Oat Meal, 10c; Good Macaroni, 10c; Apples 25c a peck; Good California Prunes, 10c a pound. See Our Prices on Sugar. Flour, Meal, Tapioca, and other Groceries, in which we are prepared to please the most fastidious. So, do not fail to call at the Beckwith Grocery Co. Store, No. 1003 Center Street. Mrs. L. H. Johnson is improving in health again Mrs. Carrie Suter came down from Mason City to take care of her daughter, Mrs. Johnson. TUSKEGEE NOTES. Mayor Samuel L. Jones, of Toledo, Ohio, accompanied by the President of the City Council, were very interesting visitors at Tuskegee, Tuesday of this week. The Christmas season will be observed in the usual manner at Tuskegee. Indications point to a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for all concerned. The ninth annual session of the Tuskegee Negro Conference will be held, Wednesday, February 20, 1901. It is hoped that this session will prove the most profitable ever held. SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS While not the subject of such political scrambles, the office of superintendent of schools is getting to be one of the most important in the county or state. The future of a nation depends largely upon the education of its children and the superintendent of schools should be well equipped for the important duties of the office. It is doubtful if any previous has so satisfactorily discharged his duties as Mr. J. M. Brenton, who is now filling his second term. The excellent condition of the county schools and the high character of the teachers are due to his watchful care and moreover show that he is capable and deserving of higher honors at the hands of his party. He has always been a staunch republican and a few years ago he stumped the county without compensation and during the recent campaign stumped every county in the second district and also made numerous speeches in the sixth, seventh, eight and ninth districts, his happy delivery and effective arguments gaining many votes for the ticket. Personally Mr. Brenton is a genial, courteous gentleman, with hundreds of warm friends in every portion of the state. He was born in Dallas county, Iowa, in 1856 and was educated in the public schools. He also taught in the public schools and he filled the position of principal at Sidney, Neb., Rapid City, S. D., Bellevue, Idaho, Wichita, Kan, and other places, devoting seventeen years to active work as teacher and is one of the best known and most popular educators in the state. You will need some cards for the holidays. If you can not spare time to come to our office call up Iowa phone 899 and give your order. The Best Plaster. A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the effected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give it a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt relief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by all Druggists How to Cure Croup. Mr. E. Gray, who lives near Amenia, Duchess county, N. Y., says: "Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the best medicine I have ever used. It is a fine children's remedy for croup and never fails to cure." When given as soon as the child becomes hoarse, or even after the croup cough has developed, it will prevent the attack. This should be borne in mind and a bottle of the Cough Remedy kept at hand ready for instant use as soon as these symptoms appear. For sale by all Druggists. No.28. atches, Clocks, jewelry, Silverware Christmas gifts at Bush and Walnut Sts. has the goods Sive time, trouble, money, extensive Holiday Stock. limited to come... ING NEW. Sales, Dividing the Profits Customers. In the Lowest, and Goods the Best. 2c; 2 lbs. Oat Meal, 10c; Good 25c a peck; Good 10c a pound. Pour, Meal, Tapioca, and other prepared to please the most not fail to call at the Grocery Co. Store, inter Street. The BYSTANDER has this week opened its holiday rates. Anyone sending in only $1.00 between now and January 10th, 1001 can have the BYSTANDER for one year, and any regular subscriber sending in $1.00 can have a year's credit on their subscription. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your enemy, say nothing. He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like. A man's manners are the mirror in which he shows his portrait. If cheerfulness knocks for admission, we should-open our hearts wide to receive it, for it never comes inco- Widows Do Not Remarry: In China it is the rule of good society that widows do not remarry. They are not forbidden to do so, but they are thought more highly of if they don't. In order to encourage them the government, when they have passed the age of 50, and have not remarried, confers on them a tablet containing a eulogy of their virtues. Raising the Hat an Ancient Salutation. When a knight of old entered a company of ladies he removed his helmet to indicate that he considered himself among friends, and that there was no need to protect himself. This practice has survived in the custom of raising the hat when saluting a lady. June Ladies' Home Journal. Prince Rupert's Dislikes Prince Rupert, the heir to the throne of Bavaria, dislikes the attentions of the White Rose league of England, which, because it recognizes the claims of the Sultans to the British throne, persists, much to his disgust, in styling him "the sigificant prince of Wales." Britain's New Halfpenny Stamp. Britain's New Hibernian stamp Great Britain has issued a new halfpenny stamp, green in color; a new bi-colored postage and revenue stamp will also be issued about midsummer, when the stock of the present single colored green stamp will be exhausted. COPYRIGHT TAKING OUT THE SPOTS is laundering as understood by some people. Our work is not done until the goods are brought to a high degree of finish, which is equal, if not superior to that which possessed when new. The name of -THE- North-Western Launday on a package is a guarantee of perfect work. THE NORTH WESTERN Phones Mutual 997 LAUNDRY Iowa 1922. 407-411 Grand Ave. The thoughtful mother of a little Chicago boy sent the following note with him to his school-teacher: "Miss Fitzgerald. Adolph swallowed a brass padlock last night, and if he has any pain in school this morning as a result, will you please excuse him, and oblige his mother." A certain minister in Denver occasionally plays havoc with his words, in closing a very impressive sermon on "Death," he said: "Ere long we will all be called upon to shuffle off this cortal moll; or, I should say, muffle off this—that is cuffe off this mortal-pardon you; shuffle off this sort—(Ahemi!) Let us rise and sing the doxology." There is a school district in Reno county, Kan., in which there is a school house and a teacher, but not a solitary pupil. Miss Mary Scroggins, the teacher, opens school every morning, and holds herself in readiness to instruct any children who may come, but she is the sole occupant of the building. There are plenty of children in the district, but they attend a parochial school. Mr. J. S. Moffat, who has been actively connected with the country immediately to the south of the Zambesi for over forty years, first as a missionary and latterly as an official, is about to return to Rhodesia after a holiday in Europe. He first went out under Dr. Livingstone. He was resident magistrate at Taungs when the Jameson raid took place. Mr. Moffat is now sixty-five, but he has work left in him yet. How quickly the huge herds of buffalo on the American plains were swept from the face of the earth! A recent careful count by a competent person places the whole number of animals of the kind living today at only 1,024. Dr. William T. Hornaday says in his book concerning the buffalo that it would have been as easy to count the number of leaves in a forest as to calculate the number of buffaloes living at time during the history of the species previous to 1870. A large amount of American steel is being imported into Scotland. One Scotch shipbuilding firm has received over 10,000 ships plates from America at a price that is £4,000 cheaper than the same could be obtained in Scotland. Another firm is taking over 50,000 tons, and altogether it is calculated that about 100,000 tons will be imported. Some steel is also being sent from Germany, but not in such large quantities as from America The newest fashion in New York sky-scraper construction is to begin at the top and build downward. It seems impossible, yet that is what a contractor is doing with a bank building at Wall and William streets. At present the upper five floors, with granite walls, are practically finished. The lower ten are as yet mere skeleton of girders and trusses. The larger blocks of granite for these lower floors were not ready on time, so the builder decided to go ahead on the ones above. It is perfectly safe, yet the appearance of the structure is so unusual that it is a curiosity, even for Wall street. The Austrian government has recently entrusted a particularly valuable commission to Fraulein Erika Paulas, this being nothing less than the erection of a residence at Bistritz for the official Forest Commissioners. This is the twentieth commission the government has given to Fraulein Paulas, who has not achieved her success without a struggle and much opposition from the building trade, which petitioned the minister of public works to prohibit her from entering for the examinations. Fraulein Paulas gained her architect's diploma at Buda-Peath, after passing the mason's examination at Klausenburg. In England the only two members, it is said, of the Royal Institute of British Architects are the Misses Charles. Stories about misers are sometimes exaggerated, but it has been verified that a beggarwoman, named Marie Leret, who has died at Versailles, left behind her in gold and bonds about £8,000. The money was found in an old cupboard in the hovel wherein the deceased had lived for over half a century. Marle Leret was eighty-three years old, and was one of the most successful mendicants of the day. She begged persistently at church doors, in the streets, at the railway stations, and received, moreover, substantial gifts from charitably-disposed persons, who had no idea that they were assisting a miser. Of the sum found, nearly £3,000 in gold fell out of a long stocking, the remainder being in various securities, of which the dividend warrants had not been utilized for eighteen years. It is said that Formosan savages are puzzled by an extremely simple arithmetical problem. If two of them are to share five articles of food, they divide by taking two aplece and throwing the fifth away. But that is not so bad, after all. It even shows that they have made progress. In earlier times; the stronger of the two would have disposed of his unesteemed contemporary, and appropriated the whole. It is a movement onward and upward when the rights of others are recognized and respected. THE NEWS IN IOWA THE NEWS IN IOWA CURE FOR TUBERCULOSIS Treatment for This Dread Disease Said to Have Been Found. Des Moines, Dec. 28.—A sensation nothing short of of profound was caused at the meeting last night at the Still College of Osteopathy of the osteopaths of Iowa when Dr. William West, a young osteopath of Centerville, Iowa, read a paper in which he gave in detail a new and, it is asserted, a successful treatment for tuberculosis. Dr. West's paper, which was scientific and technical, dealt with the treatment and results of the care of ten patients whom he has treated since last June, each one of whom was restored to health. In a word, the treatment hinges on a knowledge of the importance of the functions of the spleen and the making use of splenic vibrations. Dr. West demonstrates before death the blood forming functions of the spleen by vibrating the spleen and throwing into the blood stream the phagocytes which prey on the bacteria of the hepatobodies. Furthermore in his treatment he aims to direct organic diseases of the alimentary tract and give to the diseased lungs the support of healthy organs. Added to this is the auxiliary treatment, in which the greatest attention is paid to diet, pure air, sunshine, quietude and freedom from emotional exhaustion. Emotional exhaustion arises largely of fats, proteins and carbohydrates. PHYSICIANS ARE WARNED. Must Report Infectious Diseases or Suffer the Consequences. Des Moines, Dec. 25.—The state board of health is determined to punish physicians who resist or interfere with quarantine of infectious diseases in the future. The board has had a great deal of trouble with doctors who, either from ignorance or a desire to protect patients from the rigors of quarantine against infectious diseases, insisted that these diseases were something else that did not require a strict quarantine. One remarkable case of ignorance is reported from Eddyville, where a doctor by the name of Brunt minutely described a disease which he called yaws, which is a disease peculiar to the races, India and Africa and is the description given by Dr. Brunt does not in the least correspond with the best authorities on the subject, and it demonstrates, members of the board say, that he did not know what he was talking about. doctors who make such mistakes in the future and cause the spread of contagious diseases by their ignorance or neglect will be summoned before the state board of medical examiners to show cause why their certificates shall not be revoked for incompetency. Secretary Kennedy of the board says that this notice is not a doctor's will find it out if there is any further trouble of this kind. RED-LETTER DAY IN JOURNALISM A Memorable Anniversary of the Des Moines News. Des Moines, Dec. 24.—Five years ago tomorrow the Des Moines Daily News celebrated its attaining to 10,000 circulation by firing ten cannon, the first of two hundred newsboys. Since that time it has increased to about 30,000 circulation and doubled its size, still retaining its remarkably low price to subscribers of $1 a year, 75 cents for six months, and 40 cents for four months. The News is now one of the most prosperous newspapers in the west. Found His Home Hunted. Marcus, Dec. 27.—William Mitchell of this place and sexton of the Marcus and Amherst cemetery believes his home to be haunted. About two months ago Mrs. Mitchell took sick and suddenly died, leaving Mr. Mitchell with three children. Within a few days after her death he and his children departed for Des Moines, where he hoped to do employment and work for future home. Not doing so, he returned here. Upon retiring at his former home here he allowed the lamp to burn, which was his custom; upon entering the bed it was extinguished by some unknown cause. Thinking nothing of this, he relit it, and no sooner had he turned around when again it was blown out. He rejoiced at the success, but each time with the same result. Being frightened, he immediately left the house and says he never will go there again. Total Hunting Accident Sloux City, Dec. 27—Guy C. Moore of Oto accidentally shot and instantly killed himself while out hunting. His body was found near a barb wire fence, and the presumption is that his rifle was discharged while he was trying to crawl through the fence. The bullet went through his left temple. He was assistant station agent for the Illinois Central railroad, 25 years of age and unmarried. His parents live at Winthrop. Engineer Will Die. Marshalltown, Dec. 27.—Engineer John Norton of the Iowa Central was struck on the head by a blunt instrument while in the cab of a passenger engine at Eldora before daylight yesterday. At Eldora, the jury will probably prove fatal. It is supposed to be the work of an enemy. Celebrates 101st Birthday Des Moines, Dec. 21.—Noah Brockway Bacon celebrated the hundred and first anniversary of his birth Wednesday. Many of his friends called on him to congratulate him on his good health and spirits. Mr. Bacon was born in Westmoreland, Oneida county, N. Y., December 19, 1799. In 1821 he married Charlotte York, and in 1834 moved west. Most of his life he has been a castle owner. He is small and heavily built man. His habits have always been good. Don't brood; a goat of troubles soon can be a cland of culinary. FORTY-NINE DROWNED. Awful Disaster to School Children at What Cheer. Burlington, Dec. 23.—An appalling disaster has occurred at What Cheer. While a number of children were skating on a pond near that place the ice broke, precipitating the whole lot into the water. A panic ensued and forty children were drowned. Details are meager. Des Molnes, Dec. 23.—Communication was secured at 2 o'clock over the Iowa Telephone Company's lines with the office of the mayor of Oskaloosa. That gentleman said: "We have just received a brief message from Ottumwa saying that the rumor that forty-nine school children were drowned at What Cheer is true. "They were skating on a pond near the fair ground at What Cheer, and the ice suddenly gave way. The panic helped the catastrophe." FOR BUILDING AT AMES. Executive Council Appropriates for a New Structure. Des Moines, Dec. 27.—The executive council has made an appropriation of $10,000 out of the providential contingent fund for the erection of a temporary building at Ames and heating it. President Deardshear and members of the board of trustees appeared before the council, with a rough draft of the plans for the temporary structure as prepared by State Architect Liebbe, and with the council's approval. slight modifications the plans met the council's approval. The building will contain ten rooms for recitation purposes. 11 will be a story high, covered with a hat roof, sealed within and covered with a roof cover on the outside. The cost of the building itself will be between $5,000 and $9,000 but the council decided to provide enough in addition to pay for heating. The $10,000 appropriation covers both the cost of erection of building and putting in the heating apparatus. The appropriation of $10,400 is in addition to the cost of $3,500 made a short time ago for repairing the main building and of $1,200 for assistance in starting the botanical laboratory. FARM HAND HAD HIS NERVE. Was Made a Social Lion at the Chicago Fat Stock Show. Ottumwa, Dec. 28. It has developed that the officers and buyers at the fat stock show at Chicago recently were "taken in" by a farm hand from Melrose, in this state, and that while he did not commit any crime, his acts show that he has unexamined nerve and has been a kind of young man without a cent of capital other than $5 he borrowed from L. D. Remley of Melrose prior to starting, made his way to Chicago, and on going to the stock show soon became one of the liveliest and most interesting of bidders. It is reported that he had a number of choice antiques, and that the total amount of his purchases was somewhere in the $8,000 neighborhood. Being such a lively fellow and such an apparent good judge of fine stock, and besides a good financier, he was written up in the Chicago papers and wined and dined and banqueted by the stockman. He returned to Melrose in a parlor car, making no payoff, and all the deals were declared off. Maxwell could not keep the secret to himself and it leaked out. TEST CASE IS ARRANGED. Plan to Get at Validity of the Titus Amendment. Des Moines, Dec. 28.—The complete details of the program for testing the validity of the Titus amendment for biennial election have been made known. Through the medium of this plan, which was devised by Attorney General Remley, and which has the endorsement of Senator Charles W. Mullan, the attorney general-elect, and of Senator Titus, the author of the Senate's decision, the senator will be forthcoming from the supreme count before the close of the January term, the ninth day of February. The case will be begun at Washington, Washington county, in the Sixth judicial district, with Judge A. R. Dewey on the bench. Marsh W. Bailey, the county attorney-elect of Washington, in quo waranto against the present incumbent of the office, S. W. Brookhart. Both of the men are republicans and personal friends and the suit will be entirely an amicable one. HEAVY FIRE AT MASON CITY Explosion of Gasoline Causes Loss of $30,000. Mason City, Dec. 27.—This city suffered a loss of $30,000 by fire yesterday. It originated in a tailor shop by the explosion of a gasoline stove. The business blocks owned by H. E. Francisco and J. E. Knutson were badly damaged, Mitchell Bros. & Cherry suffered heavily on clothing, and J. W. Adams on drugs. A dozen firms and officers suffered losses. The insurance will cover the loss. The more shiftless the person the greater the calamity it seems to him to fail to see a circus. For a Pearl Button Factory: Clinton, Dec. 21.—Articles of incorporation have been filed here for the Clinton Pearl Button company, with a capital stock of $10,000. The stockholders include several bankers and other business men. The management will be in the hands of practical button men. The company is authorized to buy and sell shells, pearls, slings and saw button blanks. The capital provided will equip a large plant that will enjoy fifty people. The factory will be ready for business as soon as the ice goes out in the spring. NEWS IN GENERAL NEWS IN GENERAL OPERATIONS IN TRANSVAAL Boers Continue to Keep Kitchener's Men's Busy. London, Dec. 28.—The following dispatch from General Kitchener was received from Pretoria: "Yesterday two hundred Boers attacked a small police post near Bokurburg. The police gallantly dispatched off before reinforcements from Johannesburg arrived. The Boers damaged the mining machinery in the neighborhood. "The Boers attacked Utrecht at 2 o'clock this morning and were driven off. "The Boers held up a train three miles west of Pan and were driven off. "The eastern force of Boers in Cape Colony was headed yesterday and driven in the direction of Venter-street. "The western force is still being driven north through Strydenburg." London, Dec 33. The latest dispatches from South Africa show that Lord Kitchener has succeeded in holding the invading Boers in check. But he has not yet been successful in expelling them from Cape Colony, while small commandes continue to display astonishing bearing and activity over an immensely wide field. It is questionable whether his proclamation will have much effect until General De Wet has been captured. The Boers are likely to regard it as a sign of strength and to have come dread of De Wet's vengeance if any surrender. The proclamation is approved by the party at home that favors conciliatory terms to the Boers. NEW PARTY IS LAUNCHED. Meeting Attended by All the Loyal Filming Leaders. Manila, Dec. 25.—The recently organized autonomy party was launched Sunday at a meeting attended by virtually all the loyal Filipino leaders in Manila. The declaration of principles was read, and after some discussion adopted both votes of 193, half a dozen declining to vote. All signed indorsement of the platform, including Senor Patern, one of the most influential of the former insurgent leaders, whose real attitude toward American authority had been much questioned. The principal discussion was with reference to the organization of the party, which had voted of twenty-five members was elected, together with an executive committee. EMPEROR NOT WELL PLEASED. Kwang Su Wanta to Retain the Taku Forts. Peking, Dec. 28.—Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching, the Chinese peace commissioners, have heard from the emperor, Kwang Su. Prince Ching called on the former for consultation, remaining over an hour. The court objects strenuously to reducing the forts, and also to allowing permanent legation guards, which it seems to have done, so the substantially large at any time it was desired to menace the court itself. After the conference it was decided to hold further communication with the court before seeing the ministers. BRITONS PRAISE WEST POINT. Say It Is Ahead of Any Similar School in England. London, Dec. 27.—At a conference of the head masters of the great public schools one of the speakers severely arraigned the irritating educational methods the schools were forced to employ in order to pass boys as officers into the service. A correspondent of the Palm Mall Gazette criticizing the Sandburst and Woolwich methods, declares the British authorities admit that West Point is in advance of anything in England. THE COURTEOUS BOERS. Released the British Yeomanry After Disarming Them. London, Dec. 28.—The Evening Standard says it understands that the squadron of Yeomanry which, as announced in a dispatch from Cape Town, was entrapped and captured by the Boers, whom they were followed by. But Brig. John H. after the men had been relieved of their horses and other equipment. ten of the Yeomanry, the paper adds, were wounded. Big Failure at Le Mars Sioux City, Dec. 27.—News has reached Sioux City of the financial failure of Barron Bros. at LeMars, with liabilities of $25,000. The Barron Brothers for several years were in business in Sioux City. It is unwooded several Sioux City and Des Moines firms were caught in the clash. Iowa Absconder in Canada Sherbrooke, Quec, Dec. 28.—W. I. Dean, alias W. H. Carr, who it is alleged, is wanted at Hinton, Iowa, on the charge of absconding agent for the Northern Express company, is under arrest here. A representative of the company is expected here to push extradition proceedings. Mrs. Hossack at Liberty. Indiana, Dec. 28.-Mrs. Margaret Hossack, who is charged with the murder of her husband, was admitted to bail in the sum of $10,000. The bond has been approved and Mrs. Hossack was able to spend Christmas with her family at the scene of the tragedy. Didn't Vote for McKinley Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 27.—A controversy having arisen between two Atlanta newspapers over the charge by one of them that former President Cleveland had voted for Mr. McKinley at the last election, the Atlanta Journal today received, in reply to a telegram, an autograph letter from Mr. Cleveland, in which he says he did not vote for President McKinley. English Again Entrapped. Cape Town, Dec. 27.—A squadron of Neomany, which had been following the Boers from Brittown, is reported to have been entrapped and captured. SALT MAKES HEART BEAT. Declared that Common Chemical Will Start New Motion in Vital Organ. Chicago, Dec. 27 - Professor Jacques Loeb of the University of Chicago, who has attracted the attention of his original research work in physiology, with the assistance of Professor D. J. Lingle, also of the University of Chicago, has discovered that common salt, or sodium chloride is the element in the blood which causes the heart to pulsate. Experiments have been conducted in the laboratories of the University of Chicago during the last four months which have revealed this truth. By experimenting on the hearts of turtles and other animals it has been found that heart tissue which has ceased to beat in the same life-hythmic pulsations by placing it in a solution of common salt or sodium chloride. Medical men throughout the world have long known the value of salt as a stimulant to a weak heart, but they have never before known just what caused the heart to beat faster. They were disposed yesterday to say that the theory of professors Loeb and Lingle was very plausible, and thought that when the discovery was put on a practical basis it might have a wonderful effect in prolonging human life. CAPE COLONY IN BALANCE Future Depends Upon the Resources of the Dutch Cape Town, Dec. 26.—Fighting is going on near De Anar. Particulars are unobtainable, Two hundred Boers have left Brittown, after commanding all supplies available. London, Dec. 23.—The position of Cape Colony is hanging in the balance. According to the Morning Post's Cape Town correspondent, everything depends on the quantity of ammunition in possession of the disloyal Dutch residents, 100 of whom have joined the Boers in the Philipton district alone. Energetic measures have been taken to stem the invasion, but there is unquestionably a need to move through into parts of the colony and gradually raise the whole capte in rebellion. Reinforcements can arrive none too soon. Most of the dispatches from Cape Town describe the raiders as doing little harm and as being rapidly enclosed by Lord Kitchener's combination. Lord Kitchener is in the heart of the conflict, but the advantage of being possibly acquainted with local conditions. Last March he supervised the suppression of the rising which occurred then. He is bringing down thousands of troops from the north. Town correspondent says the loyalists demand that martial law shall be proclaimed throughout Cape Colony, but adds: "Such a step is now impossible owing to a lack of sufficient troops to enforce it." The correspondent of the Daily Mail at Cape Town says: The pre-Boer press is singularly quick. They have been keenly aware by the time of the end and thoroughness of the military action, but reports from various parts of the western provinces foreshadow perilous possibilities. "A responsible colonist who recently made a tour of the colony declares that 90 per cent of the Dutch are simply waiting for the appearance of a resourceful leader to rebel. "There is a traffic belt been suspended largely in all parts of the colony, and the movements of both the Boers and the British are almost unknown in Cape Town. EVIDENCE AGAINST YOUTSEX. Important Discovery Made in Office of the Auditor of Kentnky. Frankfort, Ky., Dec. 26.—One of the clerks in the state auditor's office in searching the vault for old records, found a cartridge box containing eight metal patched smokeless powder cartridges, 38-55 caliber, corresponding exactly to the bullet found in the hackberry tree and which was believed to have passed through Senator Goebel's body. The significance of the discovery lies in the fact that Henry Youtsey, convicted of participation in the Goebel assassination in October, 1899, was a victim of the assassination, off the time of the assassination and had access to the vault where the cartridges were found and that George Barnes, another clerk in the office, testified that he saw Youtsey with a box of cartridges. RUSSIA IS TO SECURE THEM. Manchurian Railroads Will Be Taken Over. It is Reported. St. Petersburg, Dec. 23. The Noveye Vremya's Vladivostock correspondent stands by the story that the Russian government is about to take over the Manchurian railroads. He says Commander Keller has left Vladivostock to form the roads to the government's representation. The correspondent also says the Chinese caused losses amounting to only four million roubles. BRITISH CONSUL BEATEN. Turkish Soldiers Maltreat Mr. De Rugan. Constantinople, Dec. 28—Some Turkish soldiers have grossly assaulted and maltreated the British charge d'affaires, Mr. de Bunsen, and other members of the British embassy in the vicinity of the powder magazine at Makrie in Shapr. Demands for redress have been made to the porte. Victim of a Dance Row. Mason City, Dec. 22—Tom Edmondson, living near Clear Lake, went to a brother's home to attend a dance. He was intoxicated and in a general row was pretty severely punished. Later he was found near by on a barb wire fence, dead. The coroner is investigating. 35,000 Plague Victims Calcutta, Dec. 26.—Lord Curzon of Kedleston, the viceroy of India, in the course of a speech yesterday said that, since the appearance of the bubonje, plague in 1898, 25,000 deaths per disease, it occurred in the Mysore state. Washington, Dec. 21.—Senate business was transacted by the senate today. The news of the death Mrs. William P. Frye, wife of the president pro tem of the senate, conveyed officially to the body, and out of respect to her memory imprinted adjournment was taken until January 3, 1901. House—No business of importance was transacted and adjournment was taken till January 3. BRITISH MUCH WORRIED. Boers Working Further South Than 6 Year Ago. London, Dec. 27.—The paucity and obscurity of the dispatches from South Africa give rise to renewed anxiety. Apparently the disturbed area of Cape Colony extends further south than it did last December, and Lord Kitchenchere does not appear to have had much success as yet in driving back the invaders. The war office had received no news last evening of the reported capture of geometry near Brittown. A Burgersdorp dispatch has a mysterious reference to 'unfortunate mistaking of the enemy for Brabantia Horse, which resulted in the sounding of 'cease fire,' and enabled the Boers to occupy all the commanding positions, the British retiring from a difficult predicament. General Clement's success against the Boers in the Magallanesberg region is also good, but his last dispatch appears that it was considered advisable not to force the Boers from their positions." The British press continues in the main optimistic, but the condition of affairs brings home the enormous difficulties that will face Lord Kitchenier in patrolling and policing such vast tracts of territory even when the Boers shall be finally subdued. The Daily Mail, which makes a strong appeal to the government to "face the facts and send Lord Kitchener more troops," says: "There is a real risk in being killed to keep by carefully censored messages." WORD FROM CONGER. Military Occupation to Continue Till China Settles. Washington, Dec. 27.—A cablegram received at the state department from United States Minister Conger dated at Peking on the 24th inst., states that the first formal meeting between the diplomatic representatives and Prince Ching took place on the 24th. Ching presented the credentials of himself and Li Hong Chang, who was unable to attend owing to illness, and diplomatic representatives, who handed to him the international note. The officials of the state department are unwilling to venture a guess as to the length of time that will be consumed by the Chinese government in consideration of the note. The last article of the note notified the Chinese government that the occupation of Chi Li and the Chinese government has complied with the terms of the note. It may be stated, however, that the United States is not bound or affected by this condition. Our occupancy from a military point of view has terminated and there is no disposition to renew it. As for the other powers of the state department, they will encounter in withdrawing under this condition will be found in the difficulty in obtaining satisfactory guarantees upon the Chinese promise to pay indemnities. LEPROSY IS SPREADING No Less Than 30,000 Victims of Dread Allies to the Villainess Washington, Dec. 28.—An appended report to General MacArthur's review of the civil affairs of the Philippines for the past fiscal year gives some rather startling facts regarding the introduction and prevalence of leprosy in the islands. It estimates and the Franciscan fathers, says Major tjuy. L. Edie, the writer of the report, there are no less than 30,000 lepurs in the archipelago, the major portion of these being in the Viscayas. Leprosy was introduced in 1633, when the emperor of Japan sent ships to the Philippines as a present to be cared for by the Catholic priests. Thus the seed was planted, and as no practical methods ever were adopted to eradicate the disease, or prevent its spread, it has taken firm control. The first lepers begun last January found more than a hundred lepers concealed in dwellings. These were sent to San Lazaro hospital in Manila, but many others escaped into the surrounding country, and the work of selecting a suitable island or islands for the purpose of isolating all lepers in the archipelago. PRELIMINARY NOTE DELIVERED Now Up to the Chinese Commissioners to Make Answer. Pekin, Dec. 26.—The preliminary joint note was delivered yesterday to the Chinese. Li Hung Chang found that he was unable to attend the meeting of the ministers, and he was unable to attend the meeting of the Chinese. Ching were presented by the latter to the foreign envoys. Prince Ching replied to the Spanish minister, Senor B. J. De Cologan, who presented the note, said he would immediately communicate its contents to the Chinese, and that a speedy reply was the desire of the court, as it felt that all China wants peace and prosperity. Beezvolt Removes an Attorney. Don't pull up on the road to suc-cess and wait for the other fellow to go ahead. When dealing with a crank one good turn-down deserves another. A Sacrifice To Conscience CHAPTER VL—(Continued.) "That is what I cannot tell you, Miss Lennox," said Paul. His heart and sunk like lead at her words, and still more at the change in her voice and expression. "But one thing I can tell you," he said, after a minute's pause. "I have doubts about the validity of the charges made against the accused, and I could not conscientiously take up the side of the prosecution when I am more than doubtful of the criminal's guilt." Cecil burst into a laugh. Paul felt a chill come over him as he heard that laugh, clear and silvery as it was. "Oh, just young judge!—a Daniel come to judgment!" she cried, in a tone of mockery, which hit Paul hard in her voice. "Why, it is the first time I know of a barrister being troubled with a conscience where a brief was concerned! My dear Mr. Enderby, you are going to let all chances slip past you like this? If so, do your friends need to look forward to the time when you will be a successful Queen's Counsel or aspiring to the Woolack?" "If success depends on my putting wealth and ambition before honor and justice as an end, Miss Lennox," Paul answered gravely, "I certainly shall not attain it. But you do not mean what you say?" he added, a tone of keen pain in his voice. He turned to her suddenly, and looking into the beautiful, fascinating face, a sudden wave of hot, young passion swept over him and he seized her hands. "Cecil," he said, a little hoarsely, "for pity's sake say you do not mean that! I would willingly win fame and wealth that I might win you; but even for so precious a prize I cannot sacrifice my sense of right. Tell me, is there any hope for me, even if I do not attain such success as you dream of?" For a moment there was silence—a silence during which Enderby's heart beat with almost sickenning speed. He dared not look into her beautiful face. If he had done so, he would have seen an expression that would have chilled the warm passion in his voice. At last she said, almost in a whisper, though they were in a deserted corner of the room, with no one near: "Paul, I have always looked forward to your success, because—because I wished it to be also mine. Shall we make a compact 'twixt you twain, as Scotch people say?' If us undertake this case with my father, and the case is won, we shall take future successes as granted, and you will win that ordee you speak of." Enderby's face paled, and his throat swelled, his pulses beat with the wild, strong pulsations of victory. He had just dared to hope for this great prize, and now, lo, it was almost within his hands! Almost! for nothing stood between him and it but this wretched man, who might be dying, or might be insane, for anything he know, and his daughter. Nothing but a half-formed belief in the innocence of a criminal whose case he had not investigated. And all his future happiness was at stake. Suddenly, as Paul Enderby hesitated, there came to his memory the words he had heard chanted in the gray old abbey last night: "He that hath not taken reward against the innocent...though it were to his own hindrance." He turned towards Cecil, the flush gone out of his face, his lips suddenly grave and set. "You do not ask me to do this thing, Cecil—to sell my soul for your love!" Her ripe red lips curved themselves as if into a laugh, then became steady, and, bending a little nearer to him, she whispered: "Would you not give up anything on earth for my love, Paul?" Somehow, the whisper, meant to tempt him beyond resistance, was the means of strengthening the manhood and uprightness of Paul Enderby. For one moment—only one—that strange revulsion of feeling which sometimes comes to a man in his leve for a woman, came over him. He felt as if the beautiful girl he had loved so passionately had undergone some such change as that which the lovely Geraldine underwent when "The lady's eyes they shrank in her head— Each shrank up to a serpent's eye." and he saw her as a temprtress, not as the woman he loved. He looked at her in the face. "Anything but manhood and honor, Gecil. I should be worthy of scorn and contempt if I sold them for my happiness, or for the fulfilment of my dearest earthly hope." For a moment Cecil Lennox's fair free grew dark and evil. She was acustomed to flattery and love. They were the very life of her soul, the breath of her life. She herself felt for Paul Enderby such love as such a woman is capable of; but in this moment it was changed to angry hatred. "Very well," she said, all the softness gone out of her caressing tones, and a harsh ring in them which Enderby had never heard before, "that set- tles the question for us, Mr. Enderby. I have no doubt your decision is a wise one—for me. And now, will you excuse me if I speak to someone else? I see some of my friends are growing impatient." Enderby bowed and left her, feeling as if a page in his life had closed forever. CHAPTER VII. It was the next day before Enderby was able to call union Dr. Burthorne. "You are interested in these people, Enderby?" said the doctor, looking at the young man sharply. Dr. Bunthorne was a clever man of middle age, whom Paul had known for many years. "Were you aware the sick man had a doctor of his own attending him—Dr. Lyndon, whom I know by name and report?" "I was aware of that, Dr. Bunthorne, though I did not mention it to you for fear professional etiquette, of which you doctors make a divinity, should prevent your going. The truth is, I'm afraid, Dr. Bunthorne, what I am going to say will be held as confidential?" "Certainly! At the same time, you know, my dear Enderby, medical men make it a rule never to hear anything to each other's disadvantage?" "More of your etiquette!" cried Enderby. "Well, I'm not going to say anything against your brother-professional; I'm simply going to ask your advice." Very briefly he told how he had first met Jasmine Lloyd, and then repeated the incident of his last visit, and Jasmine's statement about the strange attacks to which her father had twice succumbed. Dr. Bunthorne listened in silence, and when Paul ceased, he asked: "Do you happen to have this bottle of medicine with you?" Enderby produced it from an inner pocket, and laid it on Dr. Bunthorne's table. It was a largish bottle, with the label on which "Hypophosphates" was printed still upon it. The doctor lifted it and looked at it critically. There was a very small quantity of light-colored fluid at the bottom. The doctor uncorked it, and applied his nose to the mouth. "Seems all right," he said critically. "However, you leave it with me, and I shall have it analyzed by my own analytical chemist. I don't half like the business, mind you; still, as you have applied to me, I feel bound to satisfy you so far. But, you know, thing is absurd. Dr. —, the man we speak of, has the highest reputation?" "What should you say Mr. Lloyd was suffering from?" Enderby interrupted. "Well—ahem!—one hardly cares to say from a first examination. It looks rather like an epileptic attack from your description. He seemed all right when I saw him, only his mind was wandering a bit; he evidently did not know who or what I was." "And yet when I spoke to him a few days ago, he was perfectly sensible, and as sane as you or I," said Enderby. "Do attacks of this kind you speak of not affect the mind permanently." "Usually," answered the doctor dryly. "But, of course, there are cases of periodical insanity. I should say this is one." As Paul Enderby walked slowly away from the doctor's West End house, he asked himself if perhaps he had been too hasty in forming his conclusions? Had his instinctive dislike of Dr. Lyndon misled him? If David Lloyd and the man Gerard were one and the same person—as he felt sure they were—was it not very likely that Sir Henry Lennox's account was the correct one, and that the crime of five years ago had been committed in a fit of temporary mental aberration? He was very busy after that for a day or two. A brief had been put into his hands, and he had to be a good deal with his solicitor. He was glad to be occupied just then. It kept him from thinking of Cecil Lennox, as he imagined he should do had he much leisure. He had been in love with her—of that he had no doubt, and he had lost her forever. It was natural he should feel such a blow deeply. And yet, when leisure did come, the singular thing was that it was not Cecil Lennox's face which came up in Enderby's mind and haunted him so persistently. It was the soft, delicate face, half-child's, half-woman's, of Jasmine Lloyd. Towards the end of the week he made up his mind to go and see them. He was turning round the corner which led to Burdon Manstons when a closed carriage drove rapidly past him. Something in the turn-out seemed familiar to Enderby. He glanced at it, and as it rolled past him he caught a glimpse of the inmate—Sir Henry Lennox, leaning back on his cushions, his hands idly crossed on his knees, his eyes upon them, his face ghastly pale! Could he have been seeing David Lloyd? The thought flashed through Enderby. But no, he hurried on towards the block of dull gray buildings, and in a few minutes found himself before the Lloyds' door. But just as he was about to knock there was a sound of hurried steps inside, the door flew open, and Jasmine, pale and breathless, almost fell into Enderby's arms. "Oh, Mr. Enderby? Oh, thank God! My father—my dear father! I think he is dying!" "No, no, my child; not that—not so bad as that," said Enderby sootily. He took her hand—it was trembling, and she herself was shaking from head to foot—and drawing her gently within in the house, closed the door. Jasmine was not crying, but her breath was coming in short, pitiful gasps, and there was a look of such terrible fear and grief in her dark eyes as touched Enderby strangely. feeling of pitying tenderness took possession of him. "May I go to see him?" he asked, still holding her hand. "Yes—oh, yes! But I am afraid no one can do much for him—not even a doctor. And his mind—oh, that is the worst of it—that is the worst of it!" cried the girl passionately, yet with strange control over her voice, so that it never rose above a whisper. "He doesn't seem to know me—and he says such terrible things!" They were at the door of the bedroom, which stood asjar. Jasmine went in, and Enderby followed her; and as he did so he heard the low, weak murmur of a voice that went on talking without cessation or alteration of tons. Jasmine grasped his arm, uttering a little cry under her breath. "Look! look! Oh, he is looking at you!" "The sick man had suddenly risen in bed. His ghastly face, hollow cheeked and sunken-eyed, was turned to the door; in the dim eyes there was a strange flash of fire. He raised a thin, shaking finger, and pointed it at Enderby. "Yes, it was for her sake I did it. Hal—and for yours! Oh, God, to think what I have suffered all these years for your sakes! And now I am come back, this is how you treat me! Hal, Hal! old friend, mate of other days, whom I loved and was proud of because you were getting on so well, and I—I knew I had helped you—yet how did you repay me? And my child—mile Jasmine, my little one—will you bring this shame on her head? Oh, God, most merciful, in his name, Hal, you will do it—you will!" He fell back on his pillows with a moan, and his eyes closed. Jasmine, a sob bursting from her lips, sprang forward; but Enderby was before her. He bent over the sick man. "No, no; thank God, he lives yet! Have you anything to give him to strengthen him? A little wine or brandy?" "I have Doctor Lyndon's medicines, but I dare not give him any," whispered the girl, in an agonized tone. "I took the medicine—Doctor Lyndon gave it to him when I was out—and I am sure that has hurt him. Tell me what I shall do." "Stay with him, and I shall run out myself for something," said Enderby hurriedly, and he was just about to do so when the sick man suddenly opened his eyes, and fixed them on Enderby's face. Then, with a great effort, he raised himself once more on his pillow, and spoke in a changed v'ee, slow and deliberate, yet with a certain determination in it. His eyes were fixed on Enderby's face, and the latter felt a strange thrill, so like did it seem as though the words were actually spoken to him. "Then there is only one thing for me to do, and I will do it, Hal, for my child's sake. I must tell the whole truth, and I can do so. I have the proof—the proof!" Once more he fell back in bed, his eyes chosed. Enderby felt his pulse it beat pretty regularly, though feebly and slowly. (To be Continued.) A KING'S WIFE. Difficult Selection Usually Fails to the Selecting a wife for a king is as difficult as picking out a good horse, and in some instances it has been carried out in much the same manner. When Henry VII. of England meditated espousing the princess of Naples he sent three commissioners to examine and report on her attractions and qualifications—mental, moral and physical. The envoys were instructed to study the habits and character of the princess, to test the soundness of her lungs and to note her personal appearance, with especial reference to the color of her hair and the shape of her nose. They performed their duty with scrupulous fidelity and made a detailed report. "The nose of the princess," they wrote, "has a little elevation in the middle of its length, from which point it bends down toward her lips, as if it were seeking to kiss them." Being permitted to kiss her hair they utilized the occasion to study that member with care and reported that it was of a pretty shape and soft as satin, adding that her eyes were brown and her eyebrows and hair nearly black. They took such note of her respiration as circumstances and etiquette permitted. The king was desirous of obtaining a wife who was not addicted to the use of perfumes and the commissioners were able to report that the princess, like a rose, exhaled only her own fragrance. Her disposition appeared to them to be a happy combination of modesty and sprightness. But notwithstanding this pleasing description the king did not marry her. Perhaps the nose was too much for him—Pittsburgh Dispatch. FRESH ANXIETY IN LONDON. Disturbed Area in Cape Colonv Extends Far Southward. HOLDING BACK REAL NEWS. British Obliged to Retire from a "Difficult Predicament"—"Considered Adviable Not to Force the Boers from Their Positions. London, Dec. 28.—The paucity and obscurity of the dispatches from South Africa give rise to renewed anxiety. Apparently the disturbed area of Cape Colony extends farther south than it did last December, and Lord Kitchener does not appear to have had much success as yet in driving back the invaders. The war office had received no news last evening of the reported capture of yeomanry near Brittown. A Burghersdorp dispatch has a mysterious reference to "an unfortunate mistaking of the enemy for Brabant's horse, which resulted in the sounding of 'cease fire' and enabled the Boers to occupy all the commanding positions, the British retiring from a difficult predicament." Gen. Clementa's success against the Boers in the Magalliesberg region is also doubtful, the last dispatch reporting that "it was considered advisable not to force the Boers from their positions." Many Casualties to Canadians: Toronto, Ont., Dec. 28—Col. Otter and a number of officers and men of the first Canadian contingent, "which did such excellent service in South Africa, have reached here after an absence of fourteen months. Col. Otter states that from first to last there were 647 casualties in his command, out of a total of 1,030, but many of the men were, of course, able to resume service after a few days' treatment in the field hospitals. BRITISH PRESSING DEWET. The Boer Commandant Is Pursued in Ladybrand District. Maseru, Dec. 27.—The British, are pressing Commandant Dewet in the Ladybrand district. London, Dec. 27.—The positilin of Cape Colony is hanging in the balance. According to the Morning Post's Cape Town correspondent, everything depends upon the quantity of ammunition in possession of the disloyal Dutch presidents, 100 of whom have joined the Boers in the Philplott town district alone. Energetic measures have been taken to stem the invasion, but there is unquestionably danger that parties of Boers will get through into parts of the colony and gradually raise the whole cape in rebellion. Re-enforcements can arrive no too soon. It appears that one Boer column attacked Steynsburg, but was repulsed and fled, intrenching itself in the mountains. Another Boer commando captured a party of police at Venterstad. Mounted colonial troops surprised 200 Boers fifteen miles from Burgersdorp, Dec. 23, and after a brisk interchange of volleys, retired with a loss of two men. The Cape Town correspondent of the Times telegraphs that scarcely any Cape Colonists have joined the invaders. Wellington, N, Z., Dec. 27.—The government has asked the governor, the earl of Ranfurly, to inform Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary of state for the colonies, that it does not wish the New Zealand contingent in South Africa to be diminished, that drafts will be forwarded to fill the ranks, and that additional mounted men will be sent. Cantured by Hearts Cape Town, Dec. 27.—A squadron of geomany which had been following the Boors from Brittown is reported to have been entrapped. There were several casualties, it is said, and the remainder of the force was captured. Lord Roberts at Madeira Funchal, Island of Madeira, Dec. 27. The steamer Canada, with Lord Roberts on board, arrived here last evening, receiving a salute of nineteen guns on entering the port. This morning Lord Roberts was tendered an official reception by the authorities, and at noon, aboard the Canada, he will proceed to Gibraltar. Gor. Stanley Faxors Hanging: Wichita, Kas., Dec. 28.—Gov. Stanley's message will ask that capital punishment be revived by special act of the legislature. Gov. Stanley believes capital punishment in all the states would lessen the number of lynchings. He has made a special study on this line. Mob Wrecks Objectionable Saloon. Flora, Ind., Dec. 28.—The Burlington club house, known as the Blue Goose, was again last night the object of the wrath of a mob. All the windows were broken out, the doors unashed, and the liquor kegs rolled into the street and emptied into the gutters. Friend of Nancy Hanks Dead. Mexico, Mo., Dec. 28—Mrs. Charles Lander, 82 years old, died in this city after an illness of two years. Mrs. Lander was, as far as known, the last survivor who knew Nancy Hanks, the mother of Abraham Lincoln. Estate of Roger Wolcott Boston, Mass., Dec. 28.—The estate of the late Roger Wolcott represents, according to the assessors' books of Boston and Milton, about $246,000. The real value 'would be considerably in excess of that amount. SALT AS LIFE'S ELIXIR. University Professors Say They Have Discovered Great Secret. Chicago, Dec. 27.—Salt in solution causes rhythmical beats of the heart and can be used to prolong life, according to conclusions reached by two professors at the University of Chicago after months of experiment. Dr. Jacques Loeb and Prof. D. J. Lingle announce that they have discovered the force which starts the heart pulsating. Thus after centuries of study in school and monastery, after long search by adventurers who sought to find the secret of life in fountains gushing from earth, in alchemists' concoctions and in witches' charms the elixir is said to be at hand in one of the cheapest and plainest commodities that man knows of. Experiments have been conducted by the university men on turtles. First the decapitation of the hard-shelled victim was accomplished in as painless a manner as possible. The lower part of the shell was then removed and the heart was taken from the body. A small strip was removed from one of the ventricles and suspended in various solutions. Only when it was suspended in a mixture in which salt, technically known as sodium chloride, was the chief component, did it beat steadily. Three theories brought forward by scientific men to explain the beating of the heart are said by the Chicago professors to have been demolished by their tests. Explanations that are said to have been relegated to the realm of the superstitious are the early belief that the heart throbs because it is full of blood, the idea of Prof. J. H. Hall of the University of Michigan that the proteins in the blood cause the pulsation and the nerve-action theory of Prof. Wringer of Johns Hopkins university. Whether the new theory will result in developments that will make it possible for life to be restored where the decedent has not sustained a violent death remains to be demonstrated. In cases of hemorrhage the saline solution has been used for years. New Smelter Is Started. Pueblo, Colo., Dec. 27.—The new Rocky Mountain smelter at Florence, forty miles up the Arkansas river, was fired and began operations today. With this addition the Arkansas Valley of Colorado is the greatest center of metalliferous reduction works in America, there being a string of reduction plants extending from Leadville to Pueblo. The new smelter cost $750,000. Most of the capital came from the east. The works start with a capacity of 600 tons of ore a day, but this is to be doubled during the next year. The ores treated will come mostly from Cripple Creek, Leadville and Silver Cliff. Stovemakers in a Trust New York, Dec. 27.—A special to the World from Toronto says: After nearly a year's work, Dr. McCauley of Chicago has got all the stovemaking firms in Canada to form a syndicate. The capital is placed at $6,000,000, and the works of the combine will eventually concentrate at Hamilton and Toronto. The president of the combine will be from Toronto or Hamilton, and it is expected that all the works will be concentrated in these two cities. On Her Way to Penama: San Diego, Cal., Dec. 27. —The cruiser Phaeton of the British Pacific squadron has put in here on her way from Esquimalt to Panama, whither she was ordered on account of the Colombian rebellion and the disturbances which may follow it. It was not the intention to stop at this port, but one of the sailors is suffering from a fractured leg and will be left here. Drunken Man's Fatal Prank: St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 27.—James Kennedy lies at the point of death at the city hospital. He went into a saloon last night intoxicated, ordered a drink, shot a glass out of the hand of a bystander and put a bullet into his own head before he was interfered with. The man he shot was a stranger to him. Big Fire in Calgary, N. W. T. Calgary, N. W. T., Dec. 27—The most destructive fire in the history of Calgary raged today, and wrought damage estimated at $100,000. Several of the finest business structures fell prey to the flames, notably the Clarence, Eau Claire and new Norman blocks. Paderowski Believed Alive. Paris, Dec. 28—Inquilies in quarters most likely to be correctly informed or the subject show that nothing is known in Paris to justify the report circulated in the United States that M. Ignace Paderewski, the pianist, has been killed in a duel in France. Educators Meet in Detroit. Detroit, Mich., Dec. 28.—Prominent historians, educators and political economists have gathered in Detroit in attendance at the annual convention of the American Economic Association and the American Historical Association, which opened to-day. Teeth of Mastadon Found. Guthrie, Okla., Dec. 27.—Near Weatherford yesterday men who were digging a well unearthed two teeth of a mastadon weighing fourteen pounds each, and an immense horn or tusk, eleven feet long and three feet in circumference. Killed by a Wabash Train. Decatur, Ill., Dec. 28—George Guss was killed early this morning by a Wabash train two miles east of De- --- NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, December 27, 1900. Adjunct General M. H. Byers announces that he has determined upon the three Iowa cities which will get the vacant company positions in the Iowa national guard. They will be Atlantic, Winterset and Albia. Just what companies will go to these towns is yet undecided. The three companies will be Company A of the Fifth Iowa, which will be Keokuk; Company G of the Fifth first Iowa, formerly at Creston, and Company H of the Fifty-first Iowa, formerly at Des Moines. The supreme court has sustained the constitutionality of the medical practice act on the very point wherein it was supposed to be weak, and on which two district judges have declared against it. In the case of the state vs. Blair, from Audubon county, the judge discharged the defendant, an itinerant, and had not paid the state license, holding that the medical practice act requiring that this license was unconstitutional, because it granted certificates so practice to physicians who had been ill for years in the state, three of which are years, the supreme court holds that a资质 physician is "usually wanting in honesty and too frequently a charlatan or quack." Fifty-six opinions, the largest number ever handed down in a single day by the supreme court, were filed December 22d. Among these was an important decision in the case of the state of Iowa, appellant, vs. B. F. Schlenker, appellice. This was an appeal from the Polk county district court and a decision of Judge C. A. Bishop in a case in which the defendant, a Des Moines milk dealer, was accused of the crime of selling milk adulterated with boracic acid. The court did not hesitate to speak in terms that reflected severely the Judge Bishop's decision. The decision of the supreme court, written by Judge Deener, was a complete violation for the state and upholding the constitutionality of the statute. In the district court the defendant's motion in arrest of the judgment, based on the proposition the statute was and is unconstitutional, was sustained and he was released. The state appealed. The supreme court has handed down an opinion affirming the verdict against R. W. Beoger, in Decatur county, in which he was assessed $375 damages for having forcibly hugged and kissed Miss Mae Bremner. The judge nothing in the twenty-two alleged assaults, and which would justify it in disturbing the verdict, which seems to be righteous. The State Equal Suffrage association has all its plans perfected for the commencement of an aggressive campaign at the first of the year. A number of new organizers will be placed in the field, and the work will be carried on with energy until next June, when it is the intention to have every county in the state organized so that there may be ninety-nine representative national convention, which will be held at Minneapolis during the month of June. Those who are interested in the work propose to fulfill the wishes of the national organizers and do everything possible to make Iowa a suffrage state. The headquarters of the suffragists are open all the time, and the work is never allowed to stop until it is being done continually. Mrs. Nellie Nelson the corresponding secretary, has charge of the work, and in a measure takes the place of the state chairmen of the political parties. There has been considerable discus- sion among the Commercial Exchange directors and members of the army post committee in regard to naming the army post. No one seems to know just how the government proceeds in naming new posts, but it is thought any reasonable nune the city might suggest would be adopted. It has been seen that he called Fort Hull, in recognition of the work Captain Hull has done in securing its establishment. Fort Des Moines has also been suggested. The latter meets with more general favor. It is thought it will benefit the city more than any other, giving the town a wide range of free advertising. Other suggestions are Fort Crocker and Fort Kirkwood. TWO PRINCES ARRESTED Tuan and Chaung Apprehended and Held for Trial. London, Dec. 27.—The Shanghai correspondent of the Standard says: "The government has arrested Prince Tuan and Prince Chaung on the borders of the Shan Si and Sheu Si provinces. Yu Hsien has been orphaned and is unable to be executed, it is supposed. It is inferred from these reports that the imperial authorities are preparing to concede the demands of the joint note for the punishment of the instigators of the trouble in China." BLOCKS PAYMENT TO CRAMPS. Protest by Germany to the Soltan Impedes Cruiser Contract. Constantinople, Dec. 25.—The expected imperial irade authorizing the signing of the contract for the construction of a cruiser for the Ottomman navy by a Cramp with the initial deposit of £100,000, has not yet been issued. It appears the German embassy has protested to the porte against the payment to the Cramps before the amount owing to Herr Krupp for naval guns has been paid. New Zealand Soldiers in South Africa Wellington, N. Z., Dec. 27.—The government has asked the governor, the Earl of Banfurly, to inform Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, the secretary of state, that if the government not wish the New Zealand contingent in South Africa to be diminished, that drafts will be forwarded to fill the ranks and that additional mounted men will be sent. Some girls weep over a novel hero while their mothers wrestle with a scrubbing brush. In 1830 the world's railways measured only 210 miles. Now there are 370,000 miles. M. H. As an alderman at large John Loveridge has made a very enviable record, invariably looking closely to the interests of the people. He has the reputation of taking a sound, common sense view of all matters 1910 1890 M. B. The image provided is too blurry to accurately recognize any text. It appears to be a grayscale photograph of a person, but no identifiable features or details can be discerned. M. A. S. THE MAYOR OF BROOKLYN WE WISH TO MAKE YOU A PRESENT OF A VOLUME OF "The Story of My Life and Work," BY BOOKER T. WASHINGTON, Principal of Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute and Recognized Leader of the Negro Race. This valuable work is published in one large volume of over 400 pages, and beautifully illu- strated with more than 50 original drawings and photo-engravings — size 6 by 8½ inches. NEED IN YOUR NAME AND ADDRESS. We want you to have a copy of this autobiography of the greatest living Negro for the purpose of introducing it to your community. We also want a copy of the magazine, and a dedicated to the country we will only a limited number of free copies to each town. Write now and be sure to get one. Address J. L. NICHOLS & CO., Naperville, IL. --- JOHN LOVERIDGE J. B. LUCAS, AUDITOR. The auditors of great corporations, commercial or municipal, have been styled "the watch dogs of the treasury," because it is heir business to see that no losses shall occur through errors, whether intentional or accidental. For several years J. B. Lucas made a capable clerk of the board I M. JONES. Mr. I. M. Jones the largest, handsomest, strongest and best natured policeman on the force in the city. He is 6 ft. 4 in. tall and weighs 320 lb. He was born March 10, 1864 in Ala., after leaving the public schools, he entered the Tuskegee Normal Institute, after leaving the school he was employed as a miner and weighman in JOHN H. BURKE that come before the council and of acting in each case for the best interest of the city. Mr. Loveridge is a member of the well known firm of J. Francis & Co., cut stone contractors, and is well known and popular in business and political circles. of public works and last spring was considered the best timber for city auditor. He was elected by a substantial majority. It is safe to say that all matters which receive his "O. K." are all right. Mr. Lucas has given such satisfaction that it is certain that when his term expires the people will retain him in their employ. several of the large coal companies of the United States. In 1895 he came to Polk county and was employed by the Carbon-dale Coal company, Dec., the 27th 18973 He was appointed as special patrolman, under John MacVicar and later was put on regularly by Jerry Hartenbower, Mr. Jones is making a good substantial citizen. C HON. J. J. HARTENBOWER. That a democrat could be elected mayor by a majority of 700 in a city which usually is republican by 2,500 shows that he possesses much popularity and public confidence. Such a man is Mayor Hartenbower. His record shows that he is progressive in a marked degree, in a conservative manner, and that if his ideas prevail Des Moines will double its population F. J. BENNETT. M. B. Mr. Bennett has given such satisfaction in the council that last spring his constituents of the Fifth ward re-elected him. He has made an excellent reputation, as president of the council and is an earnest worker M. B. Prominent among the city officials both by reason o. the importance of his office and by the long time he has successfully filled it, is Mr. Frank A. French, city assessor. It is an office of vast importance to the people, and one that requires great judgment and utmost fairness on the GEN. R. V. ANKENY. None among the county officers is more esteemed than Gen. R. V. Ankeny, coroner, who was born in 1830 in Somerset county, Pennsylvania, where the old block house built by his grandfather in 1765 once stood. General Ankeny is of Huegenot ori- within ten years. Mayor Hartenbower was born in 1843 and came to Iowa in 1872. He was three times mayor of Sheldon. In 1888 he came to Des Moines. His administration has been on a business basis, economical, with ample money for all purposes, and there will no deficit. Mayor Hartenbower commands the respect and confidence of all, to whatever party they may belong. THE NEW YORK TIMES for the public good. He has shown fairness and justice on all occasions. He is of the firm of Bennett Bros. coal dealers, 317 Fourth street, and firmly believes in the application of business principles to municipal government. part of the incumbent. Mr. French was elected in 1896 and so satisfactorily did he discharge the duties of the office that he was re-elected twice since then. He has made a praiseworthy record for ability and fairness which the public fully appreciate and he has made many friends among all classes. gin and pioneer stock and his grandparents are buried at Antietam and other ancestors at Monocacy, historic battlefields. General Ankeny adopted medicine as a profession. He was one of the first to enlist in the civil war, enlisting as orderly sergeant and mustered out brigadier general. With this record comment is unnecessary. He moved to Iowa in 1879. In 1882 he was appointed deputy United States marshal and came to Des Moines, where he has since lived and where he enjoys the confidence of all. Money to Loan by the Enterprise Investment Co. on personal, chattel and other securities. Everything private. Loans can be renewed upon payment of extension. Easy payments, monthly or weekly. I.E. WILLIAMSON, 18-11 Business Manager. 2304th, street. Des Moines. M. B. WILLIAM H. First in rank as president pro tem of the council comes James P. Patrick, who represents the Second ward. Being a trained business man, Mr. Patrick rightly believes that the city's affairs should be managed as are the affairs of any other [Name of the person depicted] SUPERINTENDENT OF MARKETS. The present incumbent, J. Frank Blagburn, enjoys the distinction of being the first colored man ever elected a city official of Des Moines. Mr. Blagburn was elected in 1898 and re-elected last spring. He was a student of Wilberforce college and is a registered pharmacist. He has FROSTY COPIES THE MISSING MAN H. F. GROSS, CITY TREASURER. To the important office of city treasurer, M. F. Gross, who had given general satisfaction as license inspector, was elected last spring by a large majority. During his incumbency he has managed the affairs of the office ably and economically. While he has a very capable assistant, he gives all matters his personal supervision and the people are assured that the financial department of the city is in good hands. W. H. BREBETON. In the Sixth ward, W. H. Breeton, the well known brick manufacturer and contractor, last spring succeeded J. F. Johnston as a member of the council, and it is only just to say that he has made a most efficient member and gained a desirable rep- great corporation. He combines progressiveness with conservatism, and all of his official acts show that he has the welfare of the city at heart. He is treasurer of the Dempster Mfg. Co., manufacturers of pumps, mills, etc., and a well known and esteemed citizen, popular in his own ward and throughout the city. 3 proven an efficient official and has made many friends. He was master of the North Star lodge, Masonic, for two years and is now G. J. W. of the United Grand lodge of Iowa, and its jurisdiction. He is also financial secretary of the National Afro-American Council and president of the Enterprise Investment Co. A HINT FROM OLD SANTA as to what will be best appreciated by rich and poor alike at the glad Christmas season,should surely be worth considering. Old Santa says: Buy a barrel or sack of FALCON Flour for yourself—for some one else as well—and make a lot of people happy, for Falcon flour is the best made. Made and guaranteed by SHANNON and MOTT CO. DES MOINES, IOWA. utation. He has looked carefully after the needs of his own ward and has always had the best interesta of the city at heart. Our City Government. The importance of electing men of ability with clean records to the city council is not always appreciated by the average voter, who does not fully realize that the institutions and affairs of a large city are proportionately as important as those of the state, and that upon their management depend in large measure the prosperity, health and morality of the people. In this connection, it is a matter of gratification that with few exceptions, Des Moines can boast of a city council whose personnel will compare favorably with any other municipality, and to this fact is due much of the marvelous progress of this city. In Macon, Ga., the white people, in opposition to the population, rent more real estate than does the colored man. The Negroes owns more property in proportion. Among the tens of thousands who have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds and La gripe during the past few years, to our knowledge, not a single case has resulted in pneumonia. Whitfield & Co., 240 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, one of the most prominent retail druggists in the city, in speaking of this, says: "We recommend Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for gripe in many cases; as it not only even prompt and compete recovery, but also counteracts any tendency of gripe to result in pneumonia." For sale by all Druggists. VERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUN- DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St. Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAIN C. R. I & P. GOING EAST. ARRIVE. a.m. Chicago Limited... 40:58 pm a.m. Day Express & Mail... 4:46 pm a.m. Night Express... 12:56 am a.m. Day Post Mail... 4:00 am a.m. Hawkeye Limited... 7:00 am C. R. I & P. GOING WEST. a.m. Denver Limited... 8:58 am a.m. Night Limited Express... 6:10 am a.m. Day Express... 12:10 am a.m. Booney Mountain Limited... 4:00 am a.m. C. R. I & P. TO KEOKUK. a.m. Bidon... 6:55 pm a.m. Kerkuk... 7:10 am DES MOINES & FORTDOGE. 1. 90 p.m. Sloux City, N. W & W. 9.00 a.m 2. 1. 90 p.m. Colorado Special. 4. 40 p.m 3. 1. 90 a.m. Chicago Limited. 9. 10 p.m 4. 1. 90 a.m. Chicago Express. 8. 10 a.m 5. 1. 90 a.m. Chicago Night Express. 9. 00 p.m 6. 1. 90 a.m. Chicago Special. 11. 10 a.m 7. 1. 90 a.m. Fast Mail" 19. 00 a.m C M & ST. P.-FONDA LINE. 11:30 a m — Boone Mall and Express — 3:40 a m 11:30 p m — Mall and Express. — 8:40 a m 11:30 a m — Chicago Limited. — 11:30 a m Daily. †Daily. All other trains daily except Sanday Broad Vestibule First-Class Sleepers DAILY- Great Rock Island Route Leave Chicago on big 5 at 10:00 p.m. All the best scenery of the Rocky Mountains and the Sierra Nevada by daylight in both directions. These cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denver and Rio Gande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. A., Chicago To 8. E Gardner: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Fifty-nine (59) in T. M. Walker's Addition to the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the seventh day of December 1897 to W. B. Boye; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by DanielT. Pattern, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within sixty days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 24th day of October A. D. 1000. Daniel T. Patton, By Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Margaret A. Warr: You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, siti- ated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Six (6) in Block "A" of the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December 1897 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of sale, and that the right of re- scription will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 13th day of November, A D 1900. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harnsgel. his greet. Our job department motto is prompt service, good work and low prices. A trial will convince you. The IOWA STATE BYSTANDERS will be on sale at A. F. Tervalon's cigar store, and state street, Chicago. THE MIRACULOUSURES Have Already been Effected by the British Doctors at Rooms 204 & 205 Marquardt Blk. They are giving their Service Free for three Months to all Invalids who call Before Jan 12th Owing to the large number of invalids who have called upon the British Doctors at the office room, 204 and 205 Marquardt Block, and who have been unable to see them, these eminent gentlemen have, by request, consented to continue giving their services free for three months to all invalids who call upon them before January 12th. These services will consist not only of consultation, examination and advice, but also of all minor surgical operations. The object in pursuing this course is to become rapidly and personally acquainted with the sick and afflicted, and under no consideration whatever will any charges be made for any services rendered for three months, medicine excepted, to all who call before January. 12th. The doctors treat all forms of disease and deformities, and guarantee a cure in every case they undertake. At the first interview a thorough examination is made; and, if incurable you are frankly and kindly told so, also advised against spending your money for useless treatment. Male and female weakness, catarral deafness; also cancer without pain or cutting; all skin diseases, rupture and all diseases of the rectum are positively cured by their treatment. Dr. J. Boyd, the chief consulting surgeon of the institute, is in personal charge. OFFICE HOURS: { 9:00 a. m. to 8:00 p. m. No Sunday Hours. SPECIAL NOTICE—If you cannot call, send stamp for question blank for home treatment Thos. Mitchell and T. P. Daniels: Your are here by notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wait; Lot Eleven (11) in Block "N" in the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December 1897 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of said sale, and that the right of redemption will expire, an A Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 13th day of November, A. D. 1900. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harmagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Thos, Mitchell and T. P. Daniels You are hereby notified that the fol- lowing described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa, to-wait: Lot Nine (9) in Block "N" in the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December 1897 to W. H. Boyle; that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton; and that the right of redemption will expire, and Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 13th day of November, A. D. 1900. Daniel T. Patton. Hy Geo. Harnagel, his agent. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To Solemnly You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Fourteen (14) in Block Fve (5) of Hawthorne Grove, now included in and forming part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for taxes of 1896 on the sixth day of December, 1897 to Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of pursehase issued in pursuance of sale, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 24th day of October, A. D. 1000. Daniel T. Patton, By Geo. Harnsel, his agent. RESORTS Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets are sold daily, with favor able time limits, to numerous points in the West and South at reduced rates For tickets and fall information, apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. All Druggists guarantees every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and will refund the money to anyone who is not satisfied after using two-thirds of the contents. This is the best remedy in the world for la grippe, coughs, colds, croup and whooping cough and is pleasant and safe to take. It prevents any tendency as a cold to result in pneumonia. SHANK BROS. Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 636, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, - IOWA. Are you going to entertain? If so you will need invitations, call and see our prices, our prices are the lowest BARRISON GOULD, Vice President C. B. WOODS, Assistant Secretary. M. I. E. WILLIAMSON, The Attorney and Business Manager. THE ENTERPRISE INVESTMENT COMPANY. The Enterprise Investment Company, a truly Negro business venture, and the only one of the kind in the state, or, the northwest, was organized in May, 1899, and on the 14th of that month, incorporated under the State laws, and launched out into the business world. The capital stock of the corporation is $5,000, which is divided into twenty-five shares of $200, the value of each. A share of stock, or any aliquot part thereof, matures in forty monthly payments. From the beginning to the present it has been a profitable business venture, until today it is no longer regarded as an experiment, but as a permanent fixture that has come to stay. It has enjoyed a conservative but healthy growth. Those entrusted with the funds of the company are under ample bonds for the faithful performance of their duty. There yet remains some unpurchased shares of stock, with the Board of Directors, of which I. E. Williamson, the business manager, is fully prepared to give any and all information concerning. The company is doing a safe and conservative business, making careful investments of the money coming into its coffers, both white and colored people. Its stock holders are throughout the state. The colored people can justly feel proud of the showing made by The Enterprise Investment Company. NEWTON NOTES. Mrs. Paul Walden has returned from her visit in Des Moines and reports a splendid time. Mrs. Fred Green departed for Chicago last Wednesday afternoon, where she will remain indefinitely with her mother. Mrs. John Hale and son Roy, who have been on the sick list, are reported better at this writing. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Fine departed for Ottumwa Monday evening, where they will make their future home. They carry with them the best wishes of a host of friends. Rev. Bassfield was a Colfax visitor last week. Great preparations are being made for the Emancipation celebration to be held in Armory hall January 1. Numerous visitors are expected to be present from different parts of the state, and the committees are sparing nothing that will make the affair a success. Miss Eldora Green will attend the banquet given by the Tenth Century club in Muchikinoch the 21st inst. Mrs. Wm. Moore entertained a number of her friends at dinner Christmas day. LUELLA D. WILBURN, Secretary. W. H. HUMBURD, Treasurer. S. D. MILLER, Director. Miss Eva Craig of Grinnell will arrive in our city Saturday to visit friends. Mr. and Mrs. John Miller celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary Christmas day. About 30 of their friends were present. A bountiful feast was served and all enjoyed themselves hugely. They received many useful presents. COLFAX Our many friends have enjoyed Santa Claus' visit. The children were quite disappointed by not getting any presents Monday evening. The committee was preparing for a nice tree but through Miss Beatrice Terrill's misfortune the tree was burned and many costly presents destroyed. Mrs. Georgia Oliver is visiting in Evans, Iowa. Mrs. Caval was called to Oskaloosa to the bedside of her father, Mr. Ford, who is reported very sick. Will Oliver of Hawkins is visiting his mother, Mrs. Oliver. Mr. Brown of Des Moines was the guest of Mr. Henry Banks last Sunday. Mrs. James entertained Miss Nora Dysart, Mr. Will Oliver and Mr. Leo Walker last Tuesday. Mr. Joe James was a Des Moines visitor last Saturday. Mr. Henry Banks is visiting at his home this week. Mrs. Henry Johnson entertained Miss Essie Oliver, Nora Dysart, Mr. Leo Welker and Mr. Eddie Weeks last Tuesday evening in honor of her cousin, Miss Nessitt of Des Moines. Light refreshments were served. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. You are hereby notified, that the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot Five (5) in Block "A" of the town of Mitchellville, Polk County, Iowa was sold for the taxes of 1896 on the sixth day day of December 1897 to W. H. Boyle, that the certificate of sale thereof has been assigned to and is now owned and held by Daniel T. Patton, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a "Treasurer's Deed" for said land will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 13th day of November A. D. 1900. Daniel T. Patton. By Geo. Harungel, his agent. I have several small houses with 3 to 6 rooms that can be sold on payr and bargains. Stop paying rent an the money you are paying rent with, and pay for a home. Also have several nice desirable resi- dence lots, will sell on payments. If you will write me stating what you want. I will call and see you and give you prices and terms. This is equivalent to bank. W. R. BIGGAS Room 40, Crown Hill M. J. H. HON, S. F. PROUTY. For years past the ninth judicial district has been noted for the high legal attainments and personal worth of those who have occupied the bench and in the election of Hon. S. F. Prouty its high character has been accentuated. Judge Prouty comes from Marion county where he stood at the head of the bar, having gained the reputation of being as thoroughly versed in the law as any other attorney in the state. He soon demonstrated that his elevation to the bench was a wise move of the voters, he has achieved a most enviable reputation. In presiding over the criminal branch of the court he became known for his fairness and conscientiousness, being always tireless in his efforts to get the facts in every case and was never accused of making an unfair decision. After January 1 he will preside over the [Name] JOHN McKAY, SR., COUNTY TREASURER. Mr. McKay is a well known business man, having for several years been treasurer of the Keystone Coal Company. He formerly represented the First ward in the city council, where he looked closely after the interests of his ward and the entire city. In his present position he has shown the same disposition to closely HON. C. P. HOLMES. It is a good deal like gilding refined gold to say anything about Judge Holmes, who has lived here so long and is so well known that nothing the Bystander could say would add anything to the knowledge of its readers, except perhaps to a limited number. Nearly all know personally or by reputation the jurist who has rendered decisions from the bench of the Ninth district for the past ten years, and who for twenty-seven years previously was a member of the bar of Polk county. Judge Holmes was born in New York in 1839. He came to Iowa in 1856, read law, was admitted to the bar when 21 years old and practiced at Anamosa until December, 1863, when he was appointed deputy treasurer of state and removed to Des Moines, where he has ever since resided. He became a judge of the Ninth district ten years ago and so well did he discharge the duties of the position that he was reelected twice since. His decisions have always been characterized by absolute fairness, and no suitor in his court can justly complain that he has not received justice. Personally Judge Holmes is a most unassuming gentleman, plain in manner and always courteous, possessing the respect and confidence of all. GEO. W. MATTERN, SHERIFF. Probably no county official has more friends than Geo. W. Mattern. Mr. Mattern was born in Indiana in 1852 and removed to this county in 1881. In 1892 he was appointed deputy sheriff, serving two terms, and was elected sheriff in 1899. His services in public life have been entirely satisfactory to the people. Mr. Mattern is an unobtrusive, courteous gentleman. He has always been a firm republican and it is characteristic of him that he has striven to help his friends gain political honors, rather than to seek them for himself. civil department where he will have better opportunities to exercise his legal knowledge and fine judgment in intricate legal points. Born in Ohio in 1854, he came to Marion county the next year. He attended the district schools, spent two years at Indiana college and graduated from Central University in 1877, having worked his way through and was appointed professor of Latin for four years. In 1876 he won first honors in the State Oratorical contest and the next year second honors in the Interstate contest. In 1879 he was elected a member of the state legislature, being the youngest man in the state elected to that body, and in 1882 began practicing law. Judge Prouty is a courteous, affable, popular gentleman, and it is safe to say that the honors thus far bestowed upon him are only the prelude to higher honors. 1914 watch the people's interests and to conduct his office on business principles in the most economical manner consistent with good service and to the satisfaction of the people. Mr. McKay was born in Scotland in 1843. He emigrated to Ohio in 1865, came to Iowa in 1873, and to Des Moines in 1891. He has been engaged in the coal business practically all of his life. His standing in business circles is of the highest character, L. G. KINNE. It was the earnest desire of the friends of the measure creating the board of control that the members should be men of such business experience and high standing as would inspire confidence. Therefore the selection of Judge L. G. Kinne, one of the most eminent jurists of Iowa, gave general satisfaction. Born in Syracuse, N. Y., in 1846, and after receiving an average education he read law. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1868 and in 1869 came to Iowa, locating at Toledo. In 1894 he removed to Des Moines. He was twice candidate for governor on the democratic ticket, in 1881 and 1883. In 1884 he was the democratic nominee for United States senator and received more votes than any democratic nominee up to that time. In 1887 he was elected to the district bench, serving until 1891, when he was elevated to the supreme bench, where his term expired January 1, 1898. Judge Kinne's abilities as a lawyer and jurist are universally recognized and he commands the respect and confidence of the public. --- FRED A. COPE, AUDITOR ELECT. It is a sterling tribute to Fred A. Cope that he is elected to one of the most important county offices at a younger age than men usually are. He was born in Brooklyn, Iowa, October 1, 1866, and in 1872 came to Polk county. He was educated in the country schools and the local seminary and received his commercial education at a Des Moines business college, is also a graduate of the law school of Drake University and was admitted to the bar in May, 1899. He was appointed deputy auditor in 1893 and elected auditor last fall. His educational training and practical experience pre-eminently fit him for the management of an office in which he has so creditably served as deputy, and his courteous and obliging disposition will add scores of friends to those already gained. --- Theusand of Them in the Philippines. Possible Island or Islands Will Be Attested to the Home of the Lepera- house of House Inspection Discoveries Houses concealed in Buildings. Boston, D. C., Dec. 28.—An apport to General Mac Arthur's son, the civil affairs of the Philippine the last fiscal year gives some harling facts regarding the indom and prevalence of leprosy islands. According to the esti- of the Franciscan fathers, says Guy L. Edie, the writer of the there are no less than 30,000 in the archipelago, the major of these being in the Viscayas. Bay was introduced in 1633, when emperor of Japan sent a ship with lepers to the Philippines to be for by the Catholic priests. Thus leased was planted, and, as no prac-methods ever were adopted to date the disease or prevent it, it has taken firm root. A to-house inspection begun last year found more than 100 lepersaled in dwellings. These were to San Lazaro hospital in Marat but many others escaped into the bounding country. A commission is engaged in the work of select-a suitable island or islands for purpose of isolating all the lepers in archipelago. American Coin for Filipinos. he recommendations of President of the Philippine commission that United States currency in its variforms shall be made the currency the islands meets with the approval number of officers of the army have had experience in the Philippines, and especially those who were gged with disbursements of ey. Trouble with Turkey Settled. tlement of the dispute with Turarising out of her non-payment of American missionary claims has at been accomplished. services confirmatory of the signing the sublime porte and a representa- s of the Cramps of a contract for all cruiser, under cover of which claims are to be paid has been re- d by the state department from Griscom, the American charge miles, and the authorities are consultably highly gratified. It is the station of the department that the mps, under the terms agreed upon the porte, will immediately for- Secretary Hay the sum of $90., and its receipt will mean the con- fession of the incident. Legal status of Hawaii has read the缓支付 on account mileage that has ever been made to senator, representative or delegate. Milage is allowed for attendance in each session of congress at the 20 cents for each mile by the usually traveled route between home of the senator, representative delegate and Washington. The Honolulu to Washington he is drawn at 5,000 miles, and Washington. He will receive more when he goes home. If his traveling expenses the from Honolulu to Washington ly costs the Hawaiian delegate $200. But he may travel on if he has learned the methods of his congressional assoc- lud in that event his mileage is profit. Whether he rides on or pays his fare he is able to considerable net sum to his anlys of $5,000 a year, and he object of envy among his asso- naly's-New Year's Reception. Mary Cortelyou has announced program for the President's New Reception. City, Okla., Dec. 28.—Dr. T. L. formerly of Knox, Mo., is Ralston, near here, the result oy Hamm of Moody's ranch him down and dancing on each. The doctor was over 60 age, and recently saved theamm, over the settlement forvices the fatal dispute arose. Sident of Liberia Resigna. Leoni, West Coast of Africa. The president of Liberia, W. an, has resigned owing to the al of the legislature of his incy. G. W. Gibson, the secstate, was elected president legislature. resident's Niece a Bride. town, O., Dec. 28.—Miss Stambough, daughter of Col. Stambough, and Philip Gera a prominent lawyer of Clar- I. Y., were married at the high home in this city. The niece of President McKinley. No Prisoner In Stripes. Conville, Ind., Dec. 28.—For the new since a prison was located until not a prisoner in the re- covery was wearing stripes last the uniform of the lowest grade. Press Della Fox Married. June, Md., Dec. 28.—Della Fox, who has been playing at outer here, was married to Levy, of New York. No matter what alls you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure you without a grip or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Beware of mitations. Thus all below is strength and all above is grace—Dryden. Lane's Family Medicine Moves the bowels each day. In order to be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache. Price 25 and 50c. London's yearly milk supply is over 42,000,000 gallons. It is well to remember that GARFIELD TEA cleanses the system, purifies the blood, regulates the liver and kidneys and cures chronic constipation. The fewer airs some musicians can play, the more they put on. Lion's crank too much water when cycling. Adams' Popsin Tutti Frutti is an excellent substitute. The commonest thing in the world is children, and the next is cats. FITS Permanently Cured. No fits on nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restore. Send Dr. Kline's Lethic Lethic and treatise. Dr. H. K. Lille, Ltd., 913 Arch St, Philadelphia, PA. To clean hair brushes rub them in dry Indian meal until the oil and dust are extracted. Faded hair recoverers you youthful color and softness by the use of PARKER's Hair BALSAM. HINDERCOUNS, the best cure for corns. Icets. Have you ever noticed how much individuality there is in a footstep? Many Soaps Are Injurious And destroy the clothes. Maple City Soft Washing Soap preserves them. All grocers. Good shoes and good gloves are the beginning of good dressings. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Tako LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE TABLETS. AU drugstress refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove's signature is on the box. Ec. Don't pull up on the road to success and wait for the other fellow to go ahead. Drapestra, Indigestion, all stomach and bowel tracts cured by Taber's Peparin Compound. Sample bottle sent by mail free. Write Dr. Taber, Peoria, Ill. It is a question which is the worst apoil; the first or the last baby. Coughs tell you that there is something wro g in the throat or lungs. It is the cause, not the cough, that you must look after. Morley's Honey Pectoral searches out the cause of the trouble, it heals the inflamed surfaces, stops the irritation, loosens the corgh and cures you thoroughly. Sold by agent in every town. A smile is the reflection of a light heart. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup For children, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, softens pains, paints wind-colored bottle. To be content with less is to have less discontent. "Virtuina," Tablets cure "brain-fat," nervous sensation, "Good for all women and women. Great restorative for weak people. $2. Can't be cured cheaper. Mailed by Kidd Drug Co. H. S. Baker, Sioux City, who carry a fullline of syringes, hot water bags, etc. Including Formosa, the Mikado rules over 46,000,000 subjects. uses of the Kidney will stand no trifling because no disease none more fatal. Statistics show that no Kidney Diseases than any other disease. Is This What I Do? Does your back ache? Do you have scanty flow of urine? Do you have frequent severe headaches? Do you urinate too frequently either day. Have you sand, gravel, brick dust or wilt. Have you dark or bloody looking urine? Have you dark circles around the eyes, or bloated appearance of the face. Your Kidneys AND HERE IS WHERE YOU Kidney Disease does not make it firm hold on your system. Morrow' are made for Kidney Diseases and that the witnesses," three o BIES FROM ME. and gallant affection was about Sept. 30. oached. only encroached at examination of inflammation made their Chicago, was stones Stone and these serious not making known privately illness associates less. milar with the bulletins cold respiration, approaching weakness. Final Dispatch. Diseases Diseases of the Kidneys U. S. SENATOR DAVIS DIES FROM KIDNEY DISEASE. Senator Davis made a prolonged and gallant fight with disease. Trouble Stealthily Encroached. The trouble had, however, stealthily encroached upon a vital organ, and on Nov. 11 examination of the urine proved the presence of inflammation of the kidneys. Both acute nephritis and diabetes made their appearance, and Dr. Murphy, of Chicago, was summoned. He agreed with Doctors Stone and Lankester as to the presence of these serious illnesses in acute form, and while not making anyillo stalks claim, known privacy to some of Senator Davis' business associates his opinion that the case was hopeless. To those, however, who were familiar with the symptoms of acute kidney troubles the bulletins held ominous information, rapid respiration, fluctuating pulse, delirium and approaching some telling the story of death's nearness. —St. Paul Dispatch. Mr. J. C. Schoch, of DuBois, Pa., convinced beyond the shadow of a doubt that Morrow's Kid-neoids kidney troubles promptly and to stay cured. "For about a year I had a dull, heavy pain in the small of my back, which would be attended by a sharp, stinging pain when lifting or stooping over. On account of the pain in my back I need proper rest, and would feel dull and tired when arising in the morning instead of fresh and vigorous. When Morrow's Kid-ne-olds were advertised I did not have their caustic, qualitative skills, but after seeing them recommended to relieve Mr. J. C. Schoch. symptoms like my own, I procured some at Vosburg's drug store, and look them according to directions. In a few days the pain in my back stopped. The Kid-ne- dle have done away with that pain, tired feeling and I am enjoying better health than I have for years." Mr. Schoch, lives at 117 Olive Ave., MORROW'S K JOHN MORROW & YS KID-NE-OIDS are prepared Morrow's Kid-ne-oids are made on OW & CO., CHEMISTS, These are a few points that Captain Rigge ought to elucidate. If he can do it in a satisfactory manner it is time to provide special cars for the stenographer with red hair. A balloon fitted with automatic instruments was recently sent up in Paris and came down safely. The instruments showed that it had risen to 56,000 feet, or over 10 1-2 miles. At that height the temperature outside the balloon was 102 degrees below zero. A man in Philadelphia takes five daily papers just to read the patent medicine advertisements. He imagines, when reading the symptoms of any disease that that malady is growing unseen within his body, and he skips off to the drug store and buys a remedy. During the past two years he has taken 772 bottles of various proprietary preparations. Rich. Red. Blood. Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron not only purifies the blood but makes new, rich, red blood. If you have skin eruptions, boils, abscesses, rheumatism or scrotula, or if you have a run-down, tired-out-feeling, try this remedy and note the prompt results. Ask your druggist. At any rate the hands of a clock never strike for shorter hours. Jell-O, the New Desert, pleases all the family. Four flavors:— Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try it today. Eye glasses are made from Brazilian pebble, which is very transparent rock crystal. Ask your grocer for Russ' Bleaching Blue, do not be deceived by fraudulent imitations, see that the name Russ appears on all packages. And let him be sure to leave other men their turn to speak—Bacon. Insist on Having Maple City Soap If you want the best. It is pure, and leaves the clothes sweet and wholesome. When dealing with a crank one good turn-down deserves another. Over $2,000,000 worth of thoroughbred stock was on exhibition at the greatest fat stock show that was ever held in any country, at Dexter Pavilion, Chicago, Dec. 1-8, 1900. Nearly $100,000 was paid to exhibitors in prizes. "Advance," the champion fat steer, was sold for $1.50 a pound, live weight, and weighed on the Chicago Scales Co.'s scales, the official scales of the show. This is the highest price at which any animal was ever sold for beef. The mineral output of Canada for 1899 was placed at $37,000,000, of which $21,019,000 was gold. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh That Coutain Mercury. As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system, she unnerving it through the mucous surfaces. She unnerving it through the mucous prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is tenfold to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hall's Carathryn O, contains mercury, and is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In buying mercury it is taken internally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney & Co. Testimonialfree Sold by Druggists, price 750 per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are the best. Judging from their earthy career, some people would not be pleased with the fit of their heavenly crown. ```markdown ``` Most in Quantity. Best in Quality. Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron is a tonic, a blood purifier and a blood maker. It does not stop with merely curing certain diseases, like scrofula, sores, abscesses, etc., but cleanses and builds up the whole system. All who have tried it say there is more cure in one bottle of Morley's Sarsaparilla and Iron than in six of any other kind. Sold by agent in every town. A man isn't necessarily a coward because he runs from a vicious cow. What Shall We Have for Dessert? This question arises in the family every day. Let us answer it today. Try Jell-O, a delicious and healthful dessert. Prepared in two minutes. No boiling! no baking! add boiling water and set to cool. Flavors: -Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Running water often gets its start from a spring. Your Storekeepers Can Sell You Carter's ink or he can get it. Ask him. Try it. Car loads are sent annually to every state in the Union. Do you buy Carter's? Before the bud becomes a rose it must arise. When you go to buy bluing insist upon having Rust' Bleaching Blue and not an imitation. Sold by all grocers. and all lovers of good food, pure food and food that satisfies, Wheat-O particuplarly appeals. It is made by a new process that eliminates all unhealthy parts of the wheat and retains the pure gluten and strength-giving parts of the grain. Ask your grocer for Wheat-O and give it a trial. Garfield Tea is the original herb tea for the cure of constipation and sick headache; it is a specific for all disorders of stomach and bowels. Don't quarrel, if you can help it; a quarrel is never made up. Kidneys because no disease is so deceptive and show that more people die from other disease. What Ails You? urine? headaches? either day or night. dust or white mucous in your urine? making urine which scalds when volding? and the eyes, puffiness under the eyes, of the face in the morning? neys are Sick HERE YOUR DANGER LIES! not make itself felt until it has secured a How's Kid-ne-o- and that they cure Kidney Diseases can be attested in ,"three of which give voluntary testimony below: by a good word Kid-ne-olds. Sharon, Pa. in before and ids, hoping by for kidney troubles that I will take no other." Yours truly, Mrs. Gold Campman. Graphite interview given our reporter by Mrs. D. S. Sierner, of Altoons, Pa., who suffered for years with kidney troubles. will stand no trifling because no disease is so deceptive and none more fatal. Statistics show that more people die from Kidney Diseases than any other disease. are made for Kidney Diseases and that they cure Kidney Diseases can be aided by a "cloud of living witnesses," three of which give voluntary testimony below: DuBoise, Pa. and is always glad to say a good word for that peerless kidney remedy - Kid-ne-olds. Mrs. Gold Campman 45 River St., Sharon, Pa. graphically describes her condition before and after she used Merrrow's Kid-ne-olds, hoping by for kidney troubles that I will take no other." Yours truly, Mrs. Gold Campman. Graphite interview given by reporter by Mrs. D. S. Stierner, of Altoona, Pa., who suffered for years with kidney troubles. All the Testimonials and letters publish Sharon, Fa. Nov. 8, 2010 John Morrow and Co. Dear Sirs: "I take pleasure in recommending your medicine to the public in the hope that you will be well. It has me. Three years ago in March I was attacked with a severe fever which left me in a miserable, weak condition. About one month ago, I came affected, the pain in my back was so bad I could not sit up or lie down. I saw Morrow's Kid-neo-olds highly recommended and procured a knee brace. According to which resulted in a cure, I have taken all three boxes and consider the medicine so good S are for sale by all druggists or prepaid on receipt of 50 cents. are made only by BPRINGFIELD, OH Lans's Family Medicine [Name] GOVERNOR OF OREGON Uses Pe-ru-na For Golds In His Family and Grip. "I suffered several years with kidney trouble and did considerable doctoring, even going to Arl with kidney trouble botting, even going to the hospital, but it seemed that my disease was incurable. My suffering was terrible, especially with my back. I saw Morrow, Kid-neo-adds an arm and arm, and I am amended so highly by other persons whose symptoms were similar to my own that I decided to try them. I began to improve in them. I commenced to take them, and continue to improve until the pain in my back has all disappeared. I have felt like a new person since taking Kid-n-ele and am only too glad to be able to do it. Mrs. Sterner resides at 1515th Ave. Altoona, Pa. What Shall We Have for Dessert? The girl of the period is never in a state of coma. To Housekeepers Even the judge finds that life is full of trials. Dyeing is as simple as washing when you use PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. Poker among choir boys is a game of chants. It can be said of almost every man that he needs a new suit of clothes. Coughing Leads to Consumption. Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at once. Go to your druggist today and get a sample bottle free. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles. Go at once; delays are dangerous. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. To forget to wind a watch is a sure sign you are getting old. All Good. Housekeepers All Good Housekeepers Testify to the purity of Maple City Self Washing Soap. It saves time and saves clothes. All grocers sell it. One nuisance no sooner leaves town than another lights. C. H. Crabtree, Des Moines, Iowa, will on request explain all about the Gladiator Gold-Mining company; extremely interesting; write me. There is only one remedy for toothache, and it hurts. CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON. A Letter from the Executive Office of Ore The governor of Oregon is an ur- dent admirer of Pe-ru-nn. He keeps it continually in the house. In a re- cent letter to Dr. Hartman he says: The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio: Dear Sirs: I have had occasion to use your Pe-ru-na medicine in my family for colds, and it proved to be an excellent remedy. I have not had occasion to use it for other ailments. Yours very truly, W. M. Lord. Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well nigh universal; almost onipresent. Pe-ru-na is the only absolute safeguard known. A cold is the beginning of catarrh. To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to chent cu. PATENTS WITHOUT FEE unless successful Send description directly to MILLO B. NTEVENN & CO., Inc. Dry. & 81-12th Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Branch office, Chicago, Carlson and Detroit. Dr.Bull's Cures all Throat and Lung Affections. COUGH SYRUP Get the genuine, Refuse substitutes. IS SURE Salvation Oil cures Rheumatism. 15 & 25 cts. The Mothe Mother of Dis IS THE STOMACH cases originate in the stomach than anywhere stomach and nearly all of the others will v ith as well as disease. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, dney and Liver Complaints, all spring more stomach. The grandest Slomach Remedy in er's Pepsin Comp fermenting matter from the stomach and bowels, a moving freely and naturally, stimulates the Liver and in whole system and brings removed energy, and eases you. Here is our guaranty with every bottle: half of the contents of this bottle of Taber's Pepsin have derived no benefit from it, and will sign you st from whom you purchased it will refund your money in Compound is for sale by druggists at 50c. and $1.00 price. If you wish to try it before buying, send postal LABER MANUFACTURING COMPANY, Poors, Morrow's ID-NE-OIDS The Mother of Disease More diseases originate in the stomach than anywhere else. Cure the ailments of the stomach and nearly all of the others will vanish. It is the source of health as well as disease. Indigestion, Dyspepsia, Bowel Troubles, Headache, Kidney and Liver Complaints, all spring more or less directly from the stomach. 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He has held a good situation during the session of the Legislature for the past several years. His brother recently died in California, worth about 100,000 dollars. A GOOD WORD. Editors Bystander: Twelve months have come and about gone since you last heard from me. Christmas is here again, the time of year that everybody wants money, from the baby in the cradle to the ones who have passed their three score years. I guess the editor is no exception to the rule. So within you will find an order for one dollar that my name be kept among those who pay for the Bystander. If you will allow me, I would like to say a few words about one thing that I can't approve of and that is the Masonic ball. Now if there are Masons who love to dance, that is their business, but a Masonic ball implies that the whole fraternity has a hand in it. I pity the lodge that has not one Christian in it. I don't mean a professor but a real Christian, one that will not go to a ball room, much less vote for a ball. Every once in a while I have seen in the Bystander the announcement of a Masonic ball. It misrepresents the order and is one of the things that will keep good men out of it. If I was a member or this jurisdiction I would offer a resolution in the lodge that such announcements be stopped. Brothers remember your O. It's. You would not do anything to bring a reproach upon the order. I could say more but will not ask the space in your paper, which I hope may always live. Yours truly, Paul Coleman. December 24, 1900. P. O. Box 27, Boonesboro, Iowa. MUCHAKINOCIL. (Last week's correspondence.) Last Sunday occurred the funeral of Samuel Franklin. He was a Mason and that organization attended, also the M. C. band. Rev. Williamson preached the funeral sermon and was assisted by Rev. Bingsman. Last Friday night our little city was visited by a fire which destroyed one entire business block and one dwelling. The fire broke out about 1 o'clock and was first discovered by the night clerk at the W. A. Wells & Co. store, who immediately turned in an alarm of fire. The store and the opera house seemed for a long time doomed, but by the prompt action of cool headed men the fire was brought under control. The loss was considerable. Some insurance. Everything is coming on fine for the Twentieth Century club's banquet. Many are expected to be in attendance from all over the state. President Mcinley was extended an invitation and the following reply was received: Executive Mansion, Washington, Dec. 15, 1900. Mr. B. F. Cooper, Muchakinock, Iowa. My dear sir: in the president's behalf I beg leave to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 11th instant with enclosure, and to express his regret that owing to the pressure of public business he is precluded from accepting many of the kind invitations which come to him. Assuring you that your thoughtfulness and courtesy are appreciated, believe me Very truly your, Geo. B. Coleteyou, Secretary to the President. SPECIAL TO THE BYSTANDER. We are right in it. King Winter is out in his robes of white and we hail his appearance with shouts of delight. Once again our little city is the place of mourning. William Braxton an old settler or this place but late of Buxton was buried here Sunday. He was an Odd Fellow and a member of the local branch of the U. M. W. Both organizations attended, making a long line of men headed by the M. A. band. The funeral was preached by Rev. Benjamin of the Baptist church. Mesdames Geo. H. Wade and G. D. Hawkins have arrived in our city to attend the banquet of the Twentieth Century club. Wright & Johnson's Specialty company appear at the opera house Wednesday the 26th. This company is supported by Prof. A. R. Jackson's band. A special train from Buxton brought a number of people in to attend the Braxton funeral. Miss Anna Willis leaves Wednesday for Centerville to attend the Baptist convention. Cupid has fired a fatal dart and it struck a heart, two hearts and wedding bells will soon be ringing. ROCK ISLAND, TLL As our Davenport agent seems to forget we wish to let our friends know that we are still alive. We will assume the duty ourselves and tell the Bystander what we are doing this ideal winter weather. There has been considerable sickness here, but as the weather becomes colder our sick list becomes smaller. Miss Leanna Terrell our talented music teacher left for Nashville, Tenn. Friday for a visit of several weeks. We hope the attractions there may not prove too great. Mrs. C. J. Toliver, who was called to her home in Newton on account of the illness and death of her brother, has returned home after several weeks' stay. The ladies of Davenport have organized a social and literary club, which will be a source of entertainment during the winter evenings. We wish the club success. The ladies of the twin cities are also talking of organizing one. Some o. the holiday festivities include a ball at Armory hall Christmas night; one Xmas eve at Hibernian hall in Davenport, entertainment for the benefit of the Masonic Home by Masons New Year's night, besides numerous dinners and suppers given by hosts and hostesses of the three cities. Mrs. Fred D. Green of Newton, Iowa, was a guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. C. J. Toliver, Thursday and Friday, while en route to her future home in Chicago. Mrs. H. Hoskins of Davenport will spend the holidays at the parental home in Fort Madison. Mrs. Anderson of New York city is visiting her son, Mr. William Moore, on Fourth avenue. Miss Hattie Tolliver left Thursday for a visit with relatives in Chicago. We wish the Bystander a Merry Xmas and a happy New Year. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church —situated on 11th St. between Crocker and School St. Preaching; at 11 A.M.; Sunday School; at 12 o'clock Preaching; at 12 A.M. Rev. S. Bates, Ptor. St. Paul A. M. —Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching; at 10:30 a.m.; m. Sunday School at 3 o'clock: Epworth Learn at 2 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. L. J. Phillips, pastor. First African Baptist Church —Corner School and Fourth streets. R.v. F. Lomack pastor. Preaching (10:30 a.m.; Sunday school $2.30 p.m. Mr. M. E. Houtteau, Superintendent; '00 people's meeting 7 p.m.; preaching 800 p.m. Surr's M. E. —East Second and Des Moines street —Sunday services, preaching at 11:00 a.m and 4 p.m. Sunday School at 19:30. Prayer and Class meeting, Wednesday 8 p.m. All are welcome. Rev. C. W. Holmes, pastor, 290 Des Moines street. Mount Nebo Baptist Church —E. Second street. Service, preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday School (29:30 p.m., Superintendent, Rose Johnson. Preaching at 8 p.m. Rev. J. H Bell, pastor. SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 2. A. F. A. M.-Meets each month at Masonic hall.-Fourth and Concord hall.-H. Shep ard, W. M.; J. L. Thompson, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6. Meets second and fourth Thursday in each month. Fred Jackson, F.rod Jackson, M. C.; G. H. Clegregg, Rec. Charity Lodge, No. 2192, G. U. o. of O. F. Meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month. Fellows hall on West Sixth and Wainut steward. D. Burna, N. G.; F. Brown, P. S. Vassil Court, No. 3-meets Monday each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. J. H. Shepard, matron; Mrs. Fred Jackson, secre- tary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4-meets First Thursday each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. Susan Wilde, matron; Mrs. Flora Majors, secre- tary. knights and Ladies of Honor of the World No 175 Historic Lodge-meets every Monday at Tenth Wesley's Hall corner of Tenth Center streets. Mrs. E. A. Wood. Proctor. Mrs Rose Johnson. Secretary There are two coloren men who are internal revenue collectors in State where the revenue is high it pays to hold the positions. Col. H. A. Bucker of Atlanta and Gen Joseph E. Lee, of Florida are the men. JOHN H. HARRIS MR. WM. COALSON is one of our leading and successful citizens. He is president of the Bystander Publishing Company, and is the Governor's messenger which place he has filled several years with great credit to his race and the public. He has traveled quite extensively and is a courteous and pleasant gentleman to meet; is connected with various secret orders, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Iowa, an active member of the A. M. E. church, and at the last church rally he raised $142.00. MR. WM. COALSON is one of our leading and successful citizens. He is president of the Bystander Publishing Company, and is the Governor's messenger which place he has filled several years with great credit to his race and the public. He has traveled quite extensively and is a courteous and pleasant gentleman to meet; is connected with various secret orders, and Grand Treasurer of the Grand Masonic Lodge of Iowa, an active member of the A. M. E. church, and at the last church rally he raised $142.00. M. B. MR. JOCEPH H. SHEPARD is one of the oldest and highest esteemed colored citizen, is business manager of the Iowa State-Bystander. He was recently appointed Janitor of the State Auditor's office by Hon. F. F. Merriam. He is a member of many secret societies; W. M. of the North Star Masonic Lodge, and Superintendent of the A. M. E. S. S. and a member of the trustee board of the A. M. E. church, was lay delegate to the general conference last summer, which met in Columbus. He is an active republican worker. LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR. Sketch of the Career of the Hen. Dan iel H. McMillan The birthplace of Col. D. H. McMillan, the new lieutenant governor of Manitoba, was in the county of Ontario, near the town of Whitby, in the Province of Ontario. The years of his boyhood and early manhood, however, were spent in the town of Collingwood. He received his education in the public schools and the collegiate institute of that town and in the city of Toronto. His early ambitions were largely towards military life; and it was his cherished desire to enter the British army. He took a course of training in the military schools of Toronto, where he was eminently successful, obtaining first class certificates in both the infantry and the cavalry schools. He was identified with military organizations in Ontario for a number of years, and served there during the Fenian raids at Niagara in 1864, and at Port Colborne in March and Fort Erie in June, 1866. In 1870 he was selected for the position of captain in the first Red River expedition under Colonel Wollseley. The young captain remained in Winnipeg with the force for a year, and returned to Ontario in the summer of 1871. Coming to Manitoba again in 1871, Mr. McMillan engaged in Winnipeg in the milling and grain business, with which he remained connected from 1875 until three or four years ago. He built, in 1870, the first flour mill ever erected in the province; and, in the following year, exported to Minneapolis the first shipment, as a commercial transaction, of Manitoba's wheat. He did not, meanwhile, lose his interest in military matters, but was ready for active service whenever troops were required. He was major of the Ninetieth Battalion until just before the Northwest rebellion in 1885, when he resigned, intending to give up military affairs; but when the trouble broke out, the old martial spirit was revived, and he organized, along with Col. Scott, the Ninety-fifth Battalion, and went with that force to the Northwest. He was then senior major, but was afterwards in command of the battalion—Monreal Herald and Star. INTERESTING LETTER FROM HENNESSEY OKLAHOMA Dear Editor:—You see by my letter that we are now moved to our new home in Hennessy, we have only been hear a week so I can't hardly tell you so very much about our little city. Our cars came through in good shape, Papa is having his barn built 20x30. It is the second best in town and as soon as it is finished we will commence our house, we live six blocks from town, there are over two hundred colored people living hear they have their own schools and churches there are as many or more colored people living in the country that owns two or three hundred acres of land with fine houses and barns and stock of all kinds, there is one family North of town is putting up a seven hundred dollar house. Mr. Goodone owns a grocery store and has been in business hear for nine years, there are two colored barber, Mr. Carvat is one of the owners. Every day the people come from ten to twenty-five miles to trade, they have two flour mills seven elevators, fifteen hotels and restaurants, ten dry good stores three department stores, five meat markets three hardware stores, six livery barns and nine saloons, of course this is not all the town yet. There are about thirty-eight hundred inhabitants here, there are twelve new residents going here in our neighborhood, people moving in every day, we never look up but what we see from three to four and ten to fifteen teams coming in there are so many emigrant waggons. Mama and I went up town Saturday and we had to walk single file to get along honestly there are so many people here on Monday as there are in Bedford on Saturday, there are six passenger trains daily and excursions every first and second Tuesday of every month. Papa has meet a good many people here. The land here a level for miles, and we certainly have got a lovely home. We have had beautiful weather every day since we came. Papa would like for you to please send the Bystander. Will close for this time. Mattle Shackford. We want you to subscribe for the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER. lor port pers nortio pro MR. ROBERT N. HYDE is one of the leading colored and most successful business men of Des Moines. He is t of the H and H compound and electric fan and carpet du secretary of the Movable Calk Horseshoe Company, was colored alternate delegate to the National Republican O a strong race man, and member of the Masonic Lodge. [Portrait of a man in a dark coat with a white shirt and a black tie. The background is a plain, light color. The portrait is oval-shaped.] MR. EDWARD T. BANKS, a leading our city more than eighteen years a hard working man and has saved Enos Street, clear of all indebtedness is chairman of committee on Foreign interest in all worthy and good ent policeman. He is an enthusiastic man $15 $15 $15 Suit or Made to Order NO MORE $ A Thousand Styles. Glassgow Wor $ 5 710 WALNU Open Every Evening. $15 $15 $15 $ MR. EDWARD T. BANKS, a leading spirited race man who have our city more than eighteen years as jainitor at the Court House a hard working man and has saved enough means to buy a nice Enos Street, clear of all indebtedness. He is very conversant in is chairman of committee on Foreign Correspondence; and takes interest in all worthy and good enterprises. At one time he policeman. He is an enthusiastic republican worker. MANSFIELD J. E. Fagen succeeded John McKay last spring as the representative of the First ward, and it may be said to his credit that he has closely looked after the affairs of his ward as well as of the entire city, always taking a clear-headed, business view of every proposition and acting accordingly. Mr. Fagen is in the real estate business in the Good block, and his standing in business circles is of the highest character. DR. NICHOLAS C. SCHLITZ A review of the city officials would be incomplete without mentioning Dr. Schlitz, who was appointed city physician and member of the board of health last spring. Dr. Schlitz was born at Harper, Iowa, in 1866. He was educated at the public schools and St. Francis college, Quincy, Ill. He then took two years' course at the Rush Medical college, and taught the next year at St. Francis to earn enough money to finish his course, receiving his diploma from Rush in 1892, and that year located at Des Moines. He is professor of medicine and secretary of the faculty of the Iowa College of Physicians and surgeons at Iowa Children's Home and Mercy hospital. As a member of the faculty and as a practitioner, Dr. Schlitz has gained a high rank in his profession, while as a public official he gives general satisfaction. --- J. E. FAGEN long spirited race man who haw his jainitor at the Court House enough means to buy a nice s. He is very conversant in a Correspondence; and takes perprises. At one time he republican worker. 15 $15 $15 Overcoat, der and to Fit. 15 NO LESS. A Single Price Wolen Mills Co., OUT STREET, DES MOINON Mr. trip 15 $15 DOCTORY OURLIE "Gonona" Tablets aproach guaranteed by Kidd's Eigin, ill., to cure all aboat of Urinary organs, and classes etc., including Gonor majo Whites, Lucorhoe, stess at charges, irritations all clean the urinary organs assays, brances never gives stubs a painless. An odd aco with infections anomalie se the world. Sent per an o price, $3 per packer chun fool with cheap chun and wholesale of J. mox Des Moines, ls. Full Secret Goods; name what yo To J. W. Morris: Ponce You are hereby hereby owning described reeds in Polk county, lowland at follows: Lots No. 7 of Cowboys Des Moines to Addnockhouses was sold for taxis storm December, 1897 to owners of the certificate of life of H. right of redemption which sent Treasurer's Deed made, unless reded sale be made with the date of comp. Sierra in notice. Dec. 28- Dated this 3nd d.d. oblem D. 1900. prov Det not positively guaranteed toge TENCY vitality and vigor the desires, ambitions at of youth and health, fuller and happiness in business social and married life. I or 3 for $5. Ask your drupa fuse cheap substitutes. So prepaid on receipt of price teed by the Kidd Drug Com Illinois. Bull and wholesale by. Co., Des Moines, . Full lber Goods name what you w There are 17,480 barbers in the United of whom own and rus shops. 365