Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 8. IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. PUBLISHED EVERY FRIDAY BY THE BYSTANDER PUBLISHING COMPANY, FITTEN AND LOUST. ROOM 805 MANQUARTT BLOCK, IOWA 'PHONE' 869. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE AFRO-AMERICAN PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF IOWA. OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE MOST WORKSHIP UNITED GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. F. & M. One year. $1.50 Mix in miths. 75 Three mouths. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by post, flice order, mosey order, express or draft, to the Iowa STATE BYSTANDER Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lic. "Brevity is the soul of wit," remember We will not return rejcted manuscript, un- less accompanied by postage stamps. CITY NEWS Mrs. Martha Bass is sick this week. Judge C. P. Holmes, the beloved judge of this district, is dangerously ill at his home on Seventh street. J. H. Mixon, Jeweler, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repairs organs. All members of the Chairtable Aid Society are requested to meet with Mrs. R. N. Hyde, Saturday, April 10, promptly at 3:00 p. m. Miss Ora Shaffer gave a birthday party last Monday night at her home. About forty of her young friends were present to spend the evening. There will be two of our East Side students to graduate from the High School, but none from the West Side. Miss Nettie Wilkerson and Mr. Bert Clark are the East Side students. Don't forget to give me a call Equal Rights Barber Shop and Bath Rooms, 320 West Third street. Bath rooms open until 12 on Sundays. Mr. Ross, formerly an Iowa man but now of Buffalo, N. Y., is in our city visiting old acquaintance and meeting new ones. He use to be a democrat when here, we don't know what he is now. By request the pastor of the A. M. E. church, Rev. Horace S. Graves, will preach Sunday evening from the following subject: "Have the Gates of Death been Opened Unto You?" Job. Subject Sunday morning: "The Influence and Power of Revivals." There will be given May 15, 1902, a drama play, for the benefit of the Corinthian Baptist Church. Supper will be served after the play. Admission 10 cents. Come one, come all and have a hearty laugh. MRS. E. J. BUITS MRS. F. WASHINGTON MR. NORMAN A. POWELL Les Blagburn left Monday morning for Denver, Colo., where he has accepted a lucrative position with one of the leading drug stores of that city. Mr. Blagburn has had several years of experience in a drug store, and we feel confident that he will give his employer good service. Rev. T. L. Griffin is expecting his family here this week to stay. The reverend will no doubt be glad, because he has boarded ever since he came last January. He will now go to housekeeping and can be of more service to his church. The reverend is an able young minister. CARD OF THANKS We the relativas of our beloved sister and mother, Mrs. Georgia Morgan, extend our thanks to the many friends who lend such kind aid to us during the sickness and death of Mrs. Morgan. The H. B. S. meet with Mrs. Palmer. A large membership was present, after a pleasant business session Mrs. Warick read a selection from Long-fellow. Mrs. Waricks will be hostess May 15, when the following program will be rendered: Quotations from Pope, members; Life of Alexander Pope, Mrs. Watkins; Selections from essay on man, Mrs. Wilburn; A comparison of Pope and Dryden, Mrs Denney; Oracle, Mesdames Palmer and Graves; Critic, Mrs. Holt. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1061 (Office) MUTUAL RHONE 460 Miles' Drug Store Office Hours: 8 to 10 a.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Subscribe for Bystander. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. The Colored Republican League was prevented from carrying out their program last Monday evening, owing to the heavy rain. It will be carried out next Monday evening the same, except Mrs. Dr. Edwards will read a paper on the action of the club women in Los Angeles. All are invited to come out early. Kenneth Hamilton's Dancing Club is making great preparations for its 8th bi-monthly ball, on May 14th, at the Gyceling hall. It will perhaps be the sweetest and most refined ball ever given in our city. Many costumes will be rich and new. Mr. Hamilton deserves much credit for the method he issues his invitations, as only certa'n class can gain admission. There will be several out of the city present. The Silver Star Club was given a reception at the A. M. E. church last night by the president, Mrs. W. T. Buckuer, as a token of esteem for assisting in raising money for that church. The following program was was rendered: Open remarks, Rev. H. S. Graves; Paper, H. R. Wright Soprano Solo, Mrs. J. H. Shepard Paper, Mrs. Dixon; Solo, Miss Maguire Fields: Recitation, Mrs. W. T. Buckner. Mr. J. C. Perry was master of ceremonies. Refreshments were served. There will be a low rate excursion to Texas points via M. K. & T. R'y, May 20th' 1902. Just a little more than half rate. Tickets bear favorable limit and stopover privileges. The M. K. & T. R'y. is the best line and official route to the new colony at Geraldine, Archer county, Texas. Show this to the nearest railroad agent and tell him that's the way you want to go. 5-0 OBITUARY. Mrs. Morgan Laid to Rest. The sudden illness and quick death of Mrs. Georgia Morgan taken away one of our well known and beloved young women. She died last Saturday at the Methodist hospital, where she went to have an operation performed for a tumor. Mrs. Georgia Morgan, lately known as Georgia Jones, was born in Howard county, Missouri in 1864, came to Iowa in the spring of 1875, was married to Wm. Morgan Oct 4, 1883. To this union as son, Willie, was born March 19, 1885. She leaves to mourn her death a son, Willie Morgan, four brothers, Rev. Henry and Howard McCraven of Des Moines; Rev. J. S. McCraven of Fayette, Mo., James Bentley of Webster City, and two sisters, Mrs. Johnson Robinson of Des Moines and Mrs. John Giles of Howard county, Mo., beside a host of friends. She was a devoted member of the A. M. E. church, always willing to work for Christ's cause. The funeral services were held from the A. M. E. church, conducted by Rev. Graves, assisted by T. L. Griffin and Rev. Phelps, last Monday at 3 o'clock. It was a very sad funeral, as nearly all in the church shed tears. There were many flowers, reaths, etc. We in common with many other friends extend our sympathy and condolence to the relatives. HOMESEEKERS VIA WABASB. On March 4th and 18th, April 1st and 15th, May 6th and 20th, the Wabash will sell Homeeases tickets to 32 states and territories at the low rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Any one looking for a home, or wishing to make a pleasure trip should write S. W. Flint, P. & T. A., Wabash, Des Moines, Iowa. SHE DID NOT RECLAIM THE COIN. Though Given the Opportunity, Mrs. Stanford Did Not Resent. Those who "pass the plate" in country churches are not often regaled with the glitter of gold among the contributions. It is related that about ten years ago Mr. and Mrs. Leland Stanford were traveling through the middle west incognito. They happened to be in Bloomington, Ind., one Sunday, and pursuant to their usual custom went to church. They attended the Christian church of Bloomington, then largely in the hands of Amzi Atwater. When the plate was passed for the collection Mrs. Stanford dropped in a $10 gold piece. Mr. Atwater was the deacon in charge of the collection-taking. It was noticed that, the ushers held a hurried conference with him when the money was taken forward. At its conclusion Mr. Atwater said: "Ladies and gentlemen, there has evidently been a mistake. Some one has dropped a $10-gold piece into the collection. If he will pass up after the services we will be glad to allow him to exchange it for the amount he intended to give." It is, of course, needless to say that Mrs. Stanford did not take advantage of the opportunity. COLORED WOMEN'S CLUB RULED OUT. The National Federation of Woman's Club of America, now holding its biennial meeting in Los Angles, Cal., has this week voted to practically exclude all the colored Woman's clubs from membership. They called it the New York compromise, which is the medium between two extreams. talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. McNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Roblosn of Lyons assisted Rev. Searoy Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Those hot head Southern women of Georgia wanted to utterly debar them, while the loyal conservative women of Massachusetts wanted perfect equality with all clubs and the universal recognition of the sister-hood of women. While it is true that there is no direct declaration of the federation, yet the amendment provides that any club which is a member of a state federation shall be eligible to membership to the general federation, if recommended by the executive board of the state federation; but when application is made to the general federation, for a club to be admitted, it must secure a unanimous vote in the committee on membership, or a two-thirds vote in the board of federation directors, if appeal is made to such board. If a club of colored women were recommended by a state federation, it still must obtain a unanimous vote in a committee, or a two-thirds vote among the directors. Those who drew this ingenious amendment anticipated that they will always be able to controle at least one third of the board of directors. The federation does not say colored women are ineligible, but elaborate machinery is set up to keep them out. The amendment as one readily sees is a compromise. We would hate to think this really represents the wish of a majority of the intelligent womee there. The noble high minded ladies are now regretting their action. Our readers well remember the Missouri compromise of 1820, the compromise before 1860, when they thought the slavery question settled. Is it possible that those women committed the same error that their fathers did fifty years ago in the light of experience. This is a question of injustice and wrong, and such question is not susceptible of any compromise, and cannot be settled until settled right. If this Woman's Federation stands for the education and broadning the sphere of woman it must not be little pigmies and say, because you are a fat woman, or because you are a little woman, or because you are a yellow, brown or black woman we wont elevate and assist you. If this is their view, short will be its life, but if it is for elevation and perfection of the American woman, if this be the ultimate object then the rule of exclusion is contradictory to its new amendment. MT. PLEASANT NEWS Mrs. Ed Carter of St. Louis is visiting relatives and friends in the city. Miss Jackson has returned from Keo kuk. Mr. Wm. Harrison has a returned home. Mrs. Elias Jackson and children have returned to Des Moines. The annual address was delivered to the Odd Fellows by Sev. J. H. Ferriebee Sunday afternoon at the A. M. E. church. An entertainment was given at the Baptist church Tuesday evening, for the benefit of the Presiding Elder, by the Stewardess Boana. The Ladies' Literary society met with the Misses Crackens Thurday evening General class and love feast was held at the A. M. E. church Friday night. "A Bunch of Rose's will be given for the benefit of the A. M. E. S. S. the third week in May. CLINTON ITEMS A small but appreciative audience gathered at Bethel A. M. E. church Wednesday evening, to jisten to the lecture given by the Hone Gao. H. Woodson, on the church and its good faith. The speaker proved himself entertaining from a logical standpoint and from his numerous witticisms. Long before he had got warmed up to his subject it was observed that he was the master of his subject. It is to be regretted that more of our people were not present to hear this talented speaker. Refreshments were served at the close of the lecture. Jas. W. Cooper came over from Morrison Wednesday night for a visit of a few hours. Mrs. Washington, who has been the guest of Mrs. F. E. McNeil for the past few days, has returned to her home in Minneapolis. Rev. Jas. Robins n. Lyons assisted Rev. Nearay Sunday with his quarterly meeting, filling the pulpit in the morning. In the afternoon Rev. Miller of the Bowman M. E. church of this city delivered a stirring sermon. Mrs. McDermott of Dixon, Ill., is the guest of friends in the city. Presiding Elder J. W. Malone arrived in the city Monday eventing. He held quarterly conference Monday night at the conclusion of love feast. Rev. P. P. Taylor is spending this week with his family. The Y. P. C. society have a social Wednesday night of this week. Miss Aina Cooper is at home again after a visit with friends in Dixon. ALBIA NOTES. Miss Stormy Shuffy, niece of Mr. Geo. H Woodson, visited a few days of last week in Albia with Miss Cora Thomas. Mrs. Canrie L. Griffith and three children contemplate joining Rev. T. L. Griffith in Des Molines this week. Mr. Joe Brown, a young lawyer of this town, who gained much reputation in his profession, has moved to Des Molines. A. M. E. Sunday School gave a social in the Masonic hall Saturday evening. Miss Adline Boals of Hiteman was in town Saturday. A number of Buxton people were in town Thursday. A. M. E. church members have organized a sowing circle and stuards club Mrs. L. Jones Pres., Mrs. L. Lewis Vice Pres, and Mrs. Anna Jones, Sec. They met at the home of Mrs. A. Boman and a very enjoyable time was had. They will meet with Mrs. Silvia Butler next Tuesday. Quite a number of strangers were in town Saturday. QTTUMWA NEWS. There was a grand entertainment given at the A. M. e Church, Thursday evening, April 24, by Mr. James Hamilton, for the benefit of the church. A very excellent program was arranged by the young people, consisting of solos, recitations, papers and jubilee songs, after which there was an interesting debate which was highly appreciated by the hearers. There was a large attendance in spite of the threatening storm, and the committee cleared a neat little sum. The I. B. W. R. C. met with Mrs. Wells Fowler Friday. Marrid at the home of the bride's parents, Mr and Mrs. Wells Fowler, their daughter Nell Fowler, to Mr. Charles Fullenwider, Sunday April 27. Mr. and Mrs. Fullenwider will make their home in this city for the present. The Knights of Pythias lodge No. 1 will give an entertainment and ball May 1st at Turners Hall. We wish them success. The annual baptizing was held Sunday by the members of the Second Baptist church. Several candidates were baptized. MUSCATINE NEWS. Sunday was quarterly meeting day at the A. M. E. church, Presiding Elder Malone was present and delivered three excellent sermons. Owing the inclement weather there was not as many out as usual. Four persons joined with the church Sunday evening which we a'glad to note. Rev. and Mrs. Malone will move to Keokuk the latter part of next week. Rev. Taylor is spending the week in Clinton, visiting his family. Mrs. R. C. Ousley is in Cedar Rapids on a business trip. The Cantata, "The Ten Virgins" given at the church last week was a success, socially and financially. The ladies neted $34.35. Much credit as due the young ladies as the Virgins. The Dunbar society elected Mrs. Fanno Groomes es a delegate to the Iowa Federation of Woman's Club to meet in Ottumwa in May. The trustees will give an entertainment next Tuesday evening at the A. M. E. church. Miss Maggie Bradley of Moline is visiting at the home of Dr. Tomley. All subscribers who we the BYSTANDER will please remit as early as possible. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Rev W. H. Speese went to Yankton, S. D., Saturday to occupy the pulpit Sunday The Ladies' Improvement society met with Mrs. W. H. Speese Thursday afternoon. Mss. Fannie Pinkard went to Edengrove, Ia., after a pleasant visit with her aunt and friends. The Thimble club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will meet Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. Champion. Mrs. James Washington entertained the Pleasure club Friday evening. A nice lunchroom was served and all voted a good time. Mrs. Moore of Dubuque has come to our city to oyen a chircopist shop. Mrs. Leona Miller of Willburn, Minn. is in our city for a two weeks' visit with relatives and friends. THE HAWKEYE 417 West Walnut Street. Will save you from 50c to $1.00 on every pair of shoes you buy. Will always give you a better shoe for the same money, or the same shoe for less money. Give Them a Trial. Mrs. Katherine Comely has opened a hair dressing parlor and is doing nicely. Mr. J. W. Early presched at the A. M. E church Sunday evening. Mr. E. E. Lewis occupied the pulpit at the Mt. Zion church. Mesdames W. H. Speese and J. A. Askew went to Yankton, S. D., Monday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Dan Whidden. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idylls," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Mr. William Young who has been released on paroled by the governor of Iowa, has come to our city to reside, let all give him a helping hand. The trustees of the Mt. Zion Baptist church gave an ice cream and strawberry social Friday evening, but the night was so stormy that a very few came out. The family of Mr. Fred Baker has been released from quarantine. Rev. W. A. Magget went to Ft. Dodge Wednesday in the interest of the church and returned Saturday. The A. M. E. Sunday School will give a cynere at thompson's hall Wednesday, May 21. All turn out and patronize the little ones. We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Daniel Whidden, which occurred in Yankton, S. D., Sundrp, where she went several weeks ago, in the hope of regaining *er* health; her death was not unexpected. Mr. and Mrs. Whidden idle in our city for a number of years. She was a faithful and a devoted Christian, a member of the A. M. E. church of this city. Mr. Dan Whidden was at her bedside when she passed away. We all know: That, none knew her but to love her. None knew her to praise. IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY CO Annual Meeting National Educational Association, Minneapolis. Minn. July 17 to 11. Rate one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip. Upon payment of execution free of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. National Baptist Anniversaries, St. St. Paul, Minn., May 20 to 28, 1902. Rate of one fare plus $2.00 from all points Peoria to Florida, inclusive. Rates from points north, tare and one-third. If ticket is deposited with Joint Agent upon payment of fee of fifty cents limit may be extended to June 30, 1902. Colorado and Utah Excursions. From June 22 to 24, inclusive, July 1 to 13, inclusive, August 1 to 14, inclusive, 23 to 24, and 30 to 31, inclusive, Sept. 1 to 10, inclusive, tickets will be sold to Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and Glenwood Jct., Colo. and Ogden and Salt Lake City, Utah at less than one fare for the round trip. On dates other than those mentioned above during June, July, August and from September 11 to 15, inclusive, rates will be one fare plus $2.00. Final return limit Oct. 31. Annual Meeting Grand Lodge Benefolent and Protective Order of Elks, Salt Lake City, Utah. Aug. 12 to 14, rates less than one fare for the round trip. Final limit Sept. 30, 1902. National Convention Travelers' Protective Association of America, Portland, Ore. June 3 to 7, 1902. Supreme Lodge Ancient Orded United Workmen, Portland, Ore., June 10 to 20, 1902. Annual Meeting Young People's Christian Uniou Society of the United Presbyterian Church, Tacoma, Wash., July 23 to 27, 1902. For the above occasions tickets will be sold to Portland, Tacoma or Seattle at the following rates: All Stations: Pooria to Farmington, inclusive. $48.00. All other Iowa Central stations $47.50. Final return. limit of ticket sixty days. Biennial Meeting Knights of Pythias San Francisco, Cal., Aug. 12 to 14, 1902. Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine, San Francisco, Cal., June 10 to 14, 1902. Rate for above occasions Pooria to Marshall, including branch lines $48.00. Rates equally low from points north. Limit sixty days. Among the "accidentia" reported in Austria recently was the case of a workingman who walked along the road smoking a pipe, with a fifty-pound bag of gunpowder on his back. LITERARY NOTES. E. Nesbit's new story, which will be published in the autumn, will have the queer title, "The Wouldbegoods." S. R. Crockett's new book, "Love Idyls," will be published soon. It will be uniform in size with "An Englishwoman's Love Letters." Maurice Thompson's "Alice of Old Vincennes" is to be published in Great Britain, as is also "The Story of Eva," the Chicago novel by Will Payne. Few persons are aware, even in England, that a privately printed collection of unpublished writings from the pen of Robert Louis Stevenson is about to be issued. In Dr. Minot J. Savage's new book, "The Passing and the Permanent in Religion," the author tries to make clear the great positive elements of religion which cannot pass away. Henry James was recently told that Sarah Grand, the novelist, says she was 14 years old before she ever learned to read or write. "She hasn't learned to write even yet," he remarked. Edmund Gosse is about to become a publisher. His first venture will be a collection of the poems of his friend Austin Dobson which have been written since July, 1899, when the last edition of his collected poems was published. The new book will contain about thirty pieces, among them being poems on the war and on the late queen. Mr. Gosse intends to charge $3.20 for each copy. A new book on "Modern Strategy," which is said to be a work of importance, will be published soon. It is the work of Capt. Walter H. James of the British army. It is a treatise on the strategy of today and deals with the effect which railroads and telegraphs and the increase of newspapers have had on war. The campaigns chosen to illustrate it are chiefly taken from the Napoleonic wars and those of recent times. At the end of the book a chapter has been added on the effect of modern weapons upon tactics. AN OLD DOCTOR'S TIP. A Simple Rule That Helped Him to Acquire a Lucrative Practice. A physician of long standing in this city who has a practice that any of his colleagues might envy—and, many in all probability do—recently gave this advice to a young doctor who was just starting out in his profession. The older man is a type of the kind of doctor that is said to be going out of style—the family physician. Whether he is destined to disappear or not, this kind of a physician followed a highly profitable kind of career while it lasted. Many young men used to regard this sort of practice as that to which they all aspired. "I have always made it a rule," said this experienced man of medicine, "to close every visit to a patient with a question or a comment on his or her physical condition. It is all very well to discuss various questions with one's patients, talk about all kinds of subjects and interest them in any way possible. But the final remark must be connected with the patient's physical condition. Tell him not to forget to take a certain medicine regularly, or tell her that you have never had a case that was just like hers—but in all cases talk last about the illness of the person you have come to see. I learned that when I was a young man from the most popular physician of his time. I always felt indebted to him, for it was not long before I realized the truth of the theory that nothing leaves such a favorable impression on a patient as to emphasize the importance of his malady!" An Old Superstition Superstition connected with the seventh child of a seventh child is commemorated by a toaststone in a village churchyard near Bridgewater, Somerset, says the London Chronicle. This inscription runs: "Sacred to the memory of doctress Anne Pounsberry, who departed this Life December 11, 1813, aged 14 years. Stand and consider the wondrous works of God." "Doctress" was not merely an epithet, but a baptismal name, for she was a seventh daughter, and was, therefore, credited with powers of healing. She practiced in herbs and charms. For king's evil this was her prescription: "Take the legs of a toad. Bake and grind them to powder with pestle and mortar. Place the powder in a bag around the neck of the sufferer." No.48. "THE LEADER" AGAIN EXPANDS. Will Take in the Adjoining Arthur C. Hanger Room, No. 514 East Louost. The motto adopted by "The Leader" department store, 510-513 East Louost street is certainly a well chosen one, and that the history of "The Leader" store warrants the use of this phrase. "The Fastest Growing Store in Des Moines" there can be no doubt. About ten years ago "The Leader" began business in a small and unpretentious room at No. 502 East Locust street. In a few years the business had grown to such proportions that new and larger quarters were needed. "The Leader" than moved to No. 518 East Locust street, a room more than double the size of the former location, with a basement salesroom in addition. The onward march of ever increasing business soon found that location entirely inadequate to the needs of the concern and one year ago arrangements were made with the owners of the large double store building at Nos. 510 512 East Locust, where the building was to be altered and remodeled into an entirely modern and up-to-date business place for the occupancy of "The Leader." When finished, this was considered one of the most perfectly equipped and conveniently arranged store room in the Middle West, and is now known as the "Des Moines Daylight store." "The Leader" Opened For business in this building October 1, 1900—only seven months ago—and we remember of the management telling us at that time that they felt persuaded they had at last ample quarters for several years to come. But it seems that the shrewed trading public said NO, and so now the really astonishing increase in "The Leader's" business compels them after only seven months in their large store, to seek more room in order to accommodate their thousands of patrons. "The Leader" He has leased the large store room. No. 514 East Locust street, immediately adjoining and now occupied by Mr. Arthur B Hanger's jewelry store. This room is to be remodeled and equipped in keeping with the present handsome store, and will be entirely devoted to the sale of Clothing, Furnishings, Hats and Caps, Workingmen's Wear, Trunks, Valises, etc., thus giving more and much needed room in the present quarters for the proper handling of the immense lines of Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery, Cloaks and Suits, Fancy Goods, Notions Household Supplies' etc., now carried by the concern. "The Leader" is now preparing for a preliminary "Alteration Sale" and state that they will sacrifice all present new goods in order to save them from the dust and turnoff incident to remodeling the store. We would advise a careful perusal of the announcement of this event that may appear from time to time as the sale progresses. Mr. H. Blotcky, "The Spirit of the House," kindly requests us through our columns, to respectfully thank the public for the liberal support they have giving in making this great commercial trading establishment a fact and asks a continuance of the patronage that has brought to the people such a model store, promising that with this continued support, coupled with his own perpetual vigilance, earnest endeavor, and a firm determination that "The Leader's" customers shall always have the very best goods at the very least cost, the store will soon enjoy the enviable position of being known as the best in the Central West. PUTTING DOWN THE GAMBLERS. Simple Incident That Broke Up Meeting of Moral Citizens "These games of chance," said the distinguished gentleman who was addressing the representative citizens of the strictly moral town, "cannot be tolerated in our midst." (Cries of "Good! good!") "Shall we, because a social club finds it necessary to raise money, turn our backs and permit the operation of slot machines and other gambling devices?" (Loud shouts of "No! No!") Shall we permit our sons to be lured into the wicked belief that they can be raiding a little win much?" (Cries of "Never!") "It's an outrage!" "Down with the gambler!" "Shall we—" At that instant one of the moral gentlemen happened to glance at the ticker, which had been temporarily set up under the stairway. With a blanched face he dashed in among his fellow-citizens and velled: "What's broke three-quarters and the bears have everybody on the run!" Four seconds later the meeting was over and the representative citizens of the highly moral town, who were sprinting toward the telegraph office, had forgotten that there ever was or ever might be such a thing as a social club or a slot machine or that gambling ought not to be allowed. Subscribe for the Bystauder. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL Des Moines, May 7, 1992. Constant inquiries received in the office of the secretary of the executive council show there is much misapprehension among the council at to the laws, which will soon be enacted by the governor's assembly. In some cases the auditors seem to be absolutely at sea on this question. In order to stop inquiries and afford information to auditors, the preparation which will soon be distributed. It contains a copy of the measure extending to July the time of making the railroad assessment, and also the measure to make the road tax laws conform with the Anderson road law, which many auditors wrongly think has already gone into effect. The circular suggests the propriety of the auditors making the township officers acquaintance with the Anderson road law, which many auditors wrongly think has already gone into effect. The measure extending the road tax law conform to the extension of the time of making the railroad assessment provides that at the April meeting the township trustees shall determine the amount to be imposed. Formerly the law required the amount to be levied to be fixed. The law required that three-fourths of the road taxes shall be collected by July 15, as to require that three-fourths of the taxes locally assessed shall be collected by that time. Secretary Wesley Green of the State Horticultural society has obtained estimates on the fruit crop of the state from the appearance of the plants on May 1. These estimates have come in from experiment station keepers and from numerous other sources. According to these estimates the average, the prospects for fruit in general is not so good as it was early in April, though Secretary Green says the recent rains have been of great benefit. The outlook for small berries is poor, and grapes will be plentiful as the average of the state will be an entire failure as not more than 5 per cent of the fruits are alive. The estimates on other fruits May 1 are given below, and also those of April 4, for comparison: | | May 1 | April 4 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Apples | .87 | .96 | | Plums | .95 | .96 | | Cherries | .86 | .85 | | Pears | .83 | .85 | | Red raspberries | .41 | .55 | | Black raspberries | .51 | .75 | | Backberries | .40 | .89 | | Grapes | .42 | .89 | | Strawberries | .62 | . .. | Adjustant General Byers will go to Maquoka to look at the site offered there for the encampment of the Forty-ninth regiment. He will also visit DeWitt, which is likewise seeked out by the warlord. Warlord said to be a candidate for the honor, as well as DeWitt and Maquoka. The Ames Commercial club held a meeting, at which Adjustant General Byea was present, for the purpose of encounters with Warlord. The encounters of the Fifty-first. Byers looked over the proposed ground on the college farm. The committee of the club that was named to look up available grounds assured General J.R. Lincoln, colonel of the Fifty-first, the control of the site, so that he might prevent teams in camp and the erection of refreshment stands. A. L. Diluo of Alta, chief expert accountant, named by the executive council to examine the state house officers and departments, is in the city, together with his assistant, C. O. W. Macdonald of Malawi and Clementes will at this time complete the examination of the offices, begin last winter. The insurance securities in the office of the auditor of the pharmacy commission accounts will also be examined. The fiscal year of the commission did not expire until April 22, and hence the accounts in the office of the auditor of the pharmacy commission accounts will also be checked over for the present. The last examination made was up to the date of April 1990, and a year has not gone by since. The examination of the board's accounts will not be made until after July 1. Two jumveny put for conviction and four for acquittal of J. I. Houston on the charge of violating the fish and game. Trial was had before Judge Duncan and the jury arrested for alleged catching of forty-waffed pile. The state's witness, Carl Quimby, stated that Houston had the fish in his possession and refused to back into the river. The attorney for the case central beef was so high priced that his client could not afford to buy it, hence was compelled to catch fish or a portion of his menu. The ministers of Des Moines are sadly at difference in regard to Whitechapel, its abolishment or continuation. There are two factions or classes. There are one headed by Dr. H. O. Breeden and Christian church, who believes that the abolition of the Whitechapel district is the best thing that has happened to Des Moines for years and is being revoked by Rev. F. J. Van Horn, of the Ploymer congregation church, who is not sure but that Whitechapel is preferable to disseminated social evil population. It is asserted that the Des Moines detectives have the club with which he *Peterson* children were killed. Aged criminal (who has just got a fenceance) - Oh, me, lud, I shall sever myself to do it. Judge (sweetly) - 'Never mind. Do as much of it as you can!' "Do you speak English, madame? required the interviewer, 'Ver leet!' the operatic celebrity, smiling sweetly, 'only ziz: 'How I love America!'" O-o-o-h-i. It is the wife who thrills thus. "What is the matter? calls the husband. 'Baby has swallowed you.' obviously the husband seeks his copy the injured." Quicker yet is the wife. Bee! She is feeding the baby a tack police. RAILWAY AUDITORS SCARED. Rules Drafted by Gov. Cummins Said to Be Draftic Des Moines, May 7—The big railways' auditors are in a flutter over the proposed rules and regulations governing railroad reports to the executive council to form the basis for the taxation of these properties within Iowa. The rules as drafted by the council were drafted drastically. Auditor Charles L. Sturgias, of Chicago, of the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway company, and Auditor S. C. Matthews, of Chicago, of the Chicago Cilf Railway Company, were in the city yesterday and spent the foreword with Governor Cummins and Secretary of State Martin discussing the proposed rules and pleading for their removal. The rules have not yet been adopted by the council. Action would have been taken yesterday, but for the absence of Auditor of State Merriam and Governor Cummins, the governor Cummins is said to be unanimously supported by the other members of the council in urging the adoption of the rules he has drafted under the proposed rules, and the council power to require any kind of reports it sees fit from the railroads. Governor Cummins is said to insist upon several important things, among them the following: That each road doing business in Iowa shall report the actual income and expenses on its Iowa mileage separate from the business done on the operating line; that the operating expenses shall be computed on a basis including such items as taxes, betterments, replacements etc. MAYOR BRENTON IS SUED. All on Account of Blood Hounds Track ing Wrong Man. Des Moines, May 3.—Two $10,000 damage suits have been filed in the district court against J. M. Brenton, mayor of the city of Des Moines; Fred Bracket, chief of police; T. M. Crawford, chief of police; T. M. Crews, night captain of police, and Charles Davis, a Walnut township farmer, as a result of Dr. J. B. Fulton's promotion and respectable citation to prominent and respectable citation Valley Junction after the chicken-stealing at Davis' place last Sunday evening. The suits are to be brought by the judge of the old church in Valley Junction, and Harvey Heller, his son-in-law, both of whom stand high in the community and both of whom object to having their suits stained happy home late at night on suspicion or charge of their stealing chickens. ADMIRAL SAMPSON DEAD LONG SICKNESS CAME TO END Interment Will Probably Be in the National Cemetery at Anapolis. Washington, May 7—Rear Admiral William T. Sampson, retired, died at his home in this city at 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The immediate cause of death was a severe cerebral insufficiency, a semi-conscious state for several days and yesterday foreonon suffered a severe cerebral hemorrhage. At the bedside when the admiral breathed his last was Mrs. Sampson, the admiral's married daughter; Admiral Sampson's 2-year-old sons, Ralph and Harold Sampson; Dr. Dixon, the attending physician, and nurses and attendants. The Sampson has broken down under the severe strain and was quite ill during all the day. But for the critical condition of the admiral, she would have been confined to her bed. Admiral Sampson that the naval cemetery at Anapolis would be a proper place for the last resting place of the remains, while other friends have represented him in the Arlington cemetery, near this city. Admiral Sampson resided in Annapolis years, during four years which he was superintendent of the academy there. THE THREE FIREMEN WERE KILLED. Falling Walls Caught Them at a Foundry Fire at Dubuque. Dubaque, May 9—One of the biggest fires Dubaque has known for years occurred last evening in the Iowa Iron Works plant. The fire caught in the foundry, which was practical, destroyed, together with the patterned walls. The main buildings were saved. The saddest feature was the death of three firemen, who were killed by falling walls while in the discharge of their duties. Their names are: Frank Ganahi, foreman of the Central chemical plant, and James Wise. Dan McPolland, employed at the works was seriously and perhaps fatally injured. He was taken to Fhley hospital. The loss is roughly estimated at $25,000, which is amply covered by the insurance. It was as rapidly as possible as a large amount of work is under construction. REPUBLICAN STATE CONVENTION Will be Held at Des Moines on July 30. - W. I. Smith, Chairman. Des Moines, May 9. - Preliminary arrangements for the republican state convention were completed yesterday by the meeting at the Savery hotel club room. Des Moines was the only place mentioned as a location for the convention and the committee was unanimous in the belief that last year's convention departed from. July 30th was selected as the most advisable time, considering other large conventions to be held in the state and the desire not in any way. Congressman W. L. Smith of Council Bluffs will be temporary chairman. SHOOTS HUSBAND DEAD. Tragedy in August Herman Family of Northwood. Northwood, May 9. - August Herman was shot and killed by his wife as the result of a family quarrel. The couple have not got along very well of late, having had numerous quarrels according to neighbors. Mrs. Herman claims she shot in self defense. Remains Have Been Identified. Dubuque, May 6.—The body of an old man foun. in the woods near Dyerville last week has been identified as that of James Keece, of Belmont, here a prominent contractor who left was killed with a train trouble, and it is believed he took an overcoat of land. HOW CHEAP BAKING POWDER 18 MADE. The Health Department of New York has seized a quantity of so-called cheap, baking powder, which it found in that city. Attention was attracted to it by the low price at which it was being sold in the department stores. Samples were taken and the chemist of the Health Department reported that the powder, which analysis showed to be composed chiefly of alum and pulverized rock. The powder was declared to be dangerous to health, and several thousand pounds were carted to the offal dock and destroyed. It is unsafe to experiment with these so-called "cheap" articles of food. They are sure to be made from alum, rock, or other injurious matter. In baking powder, other injurious brands are the most economical, because they go farther in use and are healthful beyond question. Palm trees come in handy when there's a spanking breeze. ELEGANT DINING CARS. New Service Inaugurated on the Iron Mountain Route. The Iron Mountain Route has inaugurated a new dining car service on its fast daily trains from St. Louis, Memphis and intermediate poles to Texas that have been turned out of the Pullman shops and are models of skillful workmanship. They are handsomely fitted up, thoroughly equipped with the latest appliances and lighted with electricity, and are also supplied with electric fans. Meals are served a la carte from dainty Haviland china. Libby cut glassware and elegant silverware. The cars from Texas to Louis points in Southern Missouri, Arkansas and Texas. It has a triple daily service between St. Louis and Texas and a double daily service between Memphis and Texas. Fans and a lighting device lights, fans and all up-to-date displays. Thoroughbred dogs are less intelligent than mongrels. **Two Books—Two Cents.** The Burial Plate has just issued two publications of great interest to homekeepers. "Nebraska" is the title of a 48-page book descriptive of the agricultural resources of the state, profusely illustrated and the author supplemented with an accurate sectional map. "Big Horn Basin" is an illustrated forerunner of the rich, but undeveloped portion of Nebraska, Wyoming. The Big Horn Basin contains wonderful openings for small ranches along good streams, with a million acres of government land under the United States land laws. Both publications will be sent to any address on receipt of two cents in stamps. Address J. Francis, Gen. Roberts Agent, Burlington Route, Omaha. There are 4,500 muscles in the body of a moth. "CONTINENTAL'S" NEW RECORD Clips Two Minutes Between St. Louis and Decatur. The Wabash "Continental Limited" made a new record Thursday night between Decatur and St. Louis, cutting two minutes off the best previous record. Engineer Braddock, with No. 607, a new high-speed engine, made the 105 miles from Decatur to Granite City in 101 minutes. A five-minute stop was made at Litchfield, making the actual average of 65.4 miles for the whole distance. Best previous time was ninety-eight minutes. From Stanton to Carpenter, 10.2 miles, the time was seven minutes, or at the rate of 87.42 miles an hour. The coach to Honey Bend were made in forty minutes 70.5 miles an hour. The train departed from Decatur an hour and forty minutes late, and had, besides the regular equipment, Fresh Air, a private car. Honey Bend officials say that the new engines will make a hundred miles an hour before the summer is over. St. Louis Republic, April 11, 1902. True patience can never cease to be a virtue. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS use the best. That is why they buy Russ Bleaching Blue. All good grocers, 10c. Some churches mistake racket for results in their machinery. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands or spot the kettle (except green and purple). Sold by drug-gests, 10c per package. Widows know too much to let on they know anything. Hall's Catarrh Cure Is taken internally. Price. 75c. A dead sure way to get poor is to try to get rich too fast. Pice's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all infections of the throat and lungs—Wm. O. Enderley, Vanuren, Ind, Feb. To Curve a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quining Tablets. All druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 30c. Money is "cold cash." Not even a good circulation can make it warm. Rheumatism cured promptly by the use of MATT J. JOHNSON'S 6088. Try IT. All druggists. Music, strangely enough, has to be rare to be well done. Perhaps a pretty girl is called a "trumpet" because she has a heart of stone. An old bachelor says that marriage is merely a hitch and a kick. Bethany others is the way some people have of praising themselves. A Boarding-House 2,788 Years Old is the "motif" of the story of "The Prophet's Chamber" In the Four-Track News for May. This little story will prove intensely interesting to every farmer, and particularly to every farmer's wife, in New York and New England. The Four-Track News will be mailed free to any address in the United States on receipt of 8 cents in stamps, or it will be mailed for a $4 fee for Philadelphia News Group Global Media Solutions New York. This city hall is Philadelphia cost $125.00. At Swords' Points; A SOLDIER OF THE RHINE. By ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE Copyright, by STREET & SMITH, New York. CHAPTER XII (Continued.) Three against one is always heavy odds, even when the lone individual is built in heroic mold, and Paul was not averse to calling for assistance from such a source. He so strolled up and down, nursing a cigar and keeping close to the line of carriages. A singular thing happened, which gave Paul cause for much speculation later on. Glancing down the line, he saw a woman's head projected suddenly from the window of a first-class carriage. It was so quickly withdrawn, and somehow he was under the impression that the sight of him so near at hand had been the cause of its disappearance. less fortunate than himself from the wreck. One good turn this accident did Paul—he was free from the unwelcome attentions of the men who had watched him so closely, and who had taken drastic measures to get him into their power, at the time the smash occurred. Just then Paul heard a voice from close by, a voice that calmly begged assistance, a voice that showed no trace of fear or alarm. He knew it belonged to the English man, and with all speed he made for the spot, eager to render Sir Nicot what help he could. No doubt the other was surprised to hear an echo, a voice address him, but under the conditions he did not ask, any explanation until his lubs More than this, Rhinelander was almost ready to take his oath that he had seen something familiar about the head. In fact, he had good cause to believe the party was no other than the Countess Almce. When he walked slowly past the compartment he found the shade drawn down and all dark within, so that he could discover no confirmation of his suspicion. At any rate, it gave him food for thought. He really needed something of the sort to take his mind away from his troubles, which at times threatened to overwhelm him. All aboard again, and they were off. Paul was on reason to regret his little saunter, since, besides giving him an opportunity to enjoy a good cigar in the open air, it had also settled his convictions regarding his fellow travelers, and at the same time opened his eyes to the possible presence of the countess. Several times, from the adjoining compartment, had come the sound of a gruff laugh, and there was something very familiar about its genial nature, though Paul could not manage to just place it. He wondered whether these men meant him fill or if he had drawn largely upon his imagination in thinking so. They appeared to have settled down and were all locked in Morpheus' arms—somehow the air seemed to grow heavier, and Paul's resistance of less avail, until finally, half way between midnight and dawn, he crossed the borderland of sleep. Perhaps half an hour had elapsed, when the stout Teuton merchant raised his head and with eager eyes surveyed the corner where Paul was sprawled out asleep. Convinced that everything was propitious, he gave the foot of the younger tourist a sudden kick that brought the scholar erect at once. He was grinned and grinned, whereupon the other arose and approved Paul, who still slept on, utterly unconscious of impending woe. They seized upon the American Paul struggled desperately—alias! he was taken at such disadvantage that he found himself almost powerless against these men. One had a knee upon his chest and was choking him, while the other gathered his hands together and proceeded to tie them in a most ignominal fashion. He had been accomplished they suffered Paul to rise, which he did with alacrity, at the same time demanding to know what such an indignity meant, and threatening them with all manner of punishment when their destination was reached. But all that had no effect, so Paul lay back in his corner and thought. Again that laugh in the adjoining compartment. He came to him where he had heard that cherry sound before. It was the English surgeon who had stood at his back in the student duel, and whose words of gaeumale sympathy and good luck he could distinctly remember. What would not the big Briton do to the pretended keepers once he was let loose among them? Then Paul considered that the Englishman might fall him—might prove a hero, and he must be asked about to free himself from his bonds. It was hard work, but at last—how he breathed a sigh of relief when the stretched bonds fell off his wrists. Free again, thank heaven! and are he would allow those ignominious cords to be again wrapped about his arms he would die. So he lay dead of the weapon. Steady on the fellows was eying him in a suspicious manner, and it would not do to let the game be discovered at this stage. As the man rose from his seat and drew back the traveling rug, the American strack him with all his force, at the same time springing to his feet. He reached now for the firearm. The situation took a sudden turn, however, from the plan of campaign he had had momentarily just made a interesting moment there came several shrill pipings from the motor ahead, then a crash, and a tremendous upheaval that betokened a serious accident on the road; and, of course, Paul found no immediate use for his little persuader. A smash-up on the railway is serious enough at any time, but it seems to possess an added horror when one is so situated that the freedom of limbs is denied. Rhinelander felt the carriage violently crushed, then toss to the right and left as if in the grasp of a hurlriff. All manner of horrible sounds burst upon his ears, very nearly defending him. Then came a tremendous crash, followed by a shock. When he crawled out from the wreck he found quite enough to engage his attention in rescuing those less fortunate than himself from the wreck. One good turn this accident did Paul—he was free from the unwelcome attention of the men who had watched him so closely, and who had been taking drastic measures to get him into their power, at the time the amash occurred. Then Paul heard a voice from close by, a voice that calmly begged assistance, a voice that showed no trace of fear or alarm. He knew it belonged to the Englishman, and with all speed he made for the spot, eager to render Sir Noel what help he could. No doubt the other was surprised to hear an English voice address him, but under the conditions he did not ask any explanation until his limbs had been extricated from their predicament. Any serious damage, Sir Noel?" asked Paul, seeing the other make a cursory examination. "Thank heaven, I have come out better even that I might have expected. A beautiful piece of business, isn't it? But you seem to know me—we have met somewhere. I am glad to shake your hand and thank you for the help you gave." As he did so, he leaned forward, endeavoring to see Paul's face. "I am Paul Rhlnderlander—we met under peculiar conditions at Heldelberg," Paul said, quietly. The big Briton squeezed his hand some more. "By Jove! You cut out some brave work for us—thirteen stitches, my boy, it took to cover that fellow's cheek. A rare mark he'll carry for life to meet you again, doubled to be under obligations. But I may be the only doctor at hand. See you later, my boy." He hurried to where off a fire was burning, and in which quarter they were carrying the injured as fast as rescued from the wreck. Just then a shriek from feminine lungs somewhere in the distance reminded Paul of what he had seen. Was the Countess Alimee on the train, as he had some reason to be beliegs? He hurried to the carriage where he remembered having seen her, but when he looked the nest was empty. A man with a lantern rendered him some assistance, since by the aid of the light he discovered certain articles the snug nest so recently occupied by a lady as served to prove her identity. His suspicions were not overdrawn, and she had been the genius whose hand manipulated the strings by which he had been trapped. The accident had, unfortunately, taken place at a lonely part of the road and this assistance could hardly come before dawn. Curiosity caused Paul to draw closer to the fire and survey the groups near by. He was searching for the courtesy, and though the women were hardly in a condition to appear presentable, still Paul believed he could have recognized the adventures in any guise. To his surprise he failed to discover her! Then he turned to make inquiries of Sir Noel, and in this way discovered the truth; but before he reached the doctor, the female assistant, who was fitting about like an angel discovered the cup up with watering between his eyes, and the blazing fire, and Paul was stunned to discover in this tender-hearted sister of charity the woman he had looked upon as a cold-blooded adventurer, Countess Almee. The sight of the countess in the role of charity gave Paul a queer sensation she had seen her cop the opposite of her own, and fortunes falling into her net galore, but this was a new feature which he had never dreamed could exist in her nature. It only went to show that she was a woman after all, with a tender heart beneath the exterior—perhaps, had fortune been more kindly in surrounding her with luxury might have been a blessing rather than a curse to mankind. Rate Paul found himself condoning her faults and feeling more charitably disposed toward her. She had seen and recognized him, and instantly came to his side. "The doctor told me you were unhurt," she said, and he knew then that his safety had been upon her mind while she worked. "I regret to tell you that one of your friends has vanished and the other has a broken leg—possibly you have found him yonder," he remarked. "I did not blush at all, but simply laughed." "Yes, I have attended to him. He groans horribly and has not the nerve of a child. No doubt you condemn me for using such heric measures to accomplish my purpose, but I am a believer in the adage that the end justifies the means. You know that which may ruin me should it come out, and I am surely at liberty to defend myself. Besides—I had other reasons for my actions." Paul knew what she meant, and his old feeling of repulsion came back. He knew that he had killed him—was it possible to escape from the clutches of this wonderful woman once she set her mind upon his capture? A less stubborn man might have yielded to what he was pleased to call the inevitable, but Paul was saved from this fate by the memory of a faintness. Though Hildegarde might be loat to him forever, he could not forget the charm of that modest blush which signaled the condition of her heart toward him. By that memory he was ready to stare at whether dire disaster or the favoring winds of fortune overtock him. "My wish to Berlin," he said, "is one of sure defense, but in clearing the lancent it will be necessary to place the blame just where it belongs. 'You understand what that means. Germany is no place for you, Countess, and if you are as wise as I take you to be you will pass over the border without much delay.' She looked at him strangely. 'I am unable to quite fathom the motive that influences you to warn me. I had imagined that you hated me," she said, slowly. "Not that, Countess; not that, I only regretted that I was unable to return the unfortunate regard you expressed for me. A man can not force his heart to act—that is, beyond his control." "Then, in spite of my work, you say you have not despaired me, Paul?" with a vain of eagerness in her voice. "Then, I was beginning to when suffering the indignities your agents chose to heap upon me; but as I saw you ministering to the poor suffering wretches all that passed away. I would not have harm come to you, Countess." "Then turn back to Heldelsberg." "I have too much at stake to do that. Come what will I shall go to Berlin." "There is war in sight." "I know it, and perhaps I may be given an opportunity to see some action. In my present frame of mind nothing would suit me better." She looked troubled. "Surely you would not take up arms against my beloved France?" "You forget that German blood flowed in the veins of my forefathers. And, in truth, I am utterly indifferent as to the cause that takes me to the field, since it is only the excitement of battle that I desire." "You grieve me very much, Monsieur. I would see you fighting for the lilies of France with the keenest of pleasure. Perhaps a commission—" "Do not mention it. Remember, Countess, I have given you some warning of my intentions once I reach the door. If you are wise you will vanish immediately. At any rate, I shall not hold myself in blame should something unpleasant happen to show you the interior of a gloomy German fortress." "Have no fear. I am well able to look out for myself. Perhaps I have influential friends closer to the throne than you may suspect." She was called away at this juncture by Sir Nolel, who had need of her valuable assistance in binding up a wounded arm. A remarkable woman! Yes. Paul was compelled to acknowledge that he had never met nor heard of him. He hoped he would never see the Countess again; but fate willed otherwise, as future events would prove. His next concern was to reach Berlin. EEAUTIES FOUND IN INDIANS Handsome Faces Found Among Women of the Five Tribes. Women of the five tribes of the Indian Territory, also of a number of tribes of Oklahoma and Kansas, are highly civilized and educated. Further south are several remnant tribes who have accepted the mammans of their palace neighbors, and among these people social life is indeed quite lively. Many of the belles of the five tribes of the Indian Territory are of quarter, sixteenth or thirty-second Indian blood, but the red strain dominates in all cases, and while it may not show in color, it holds good in the molding of the face, the color of the hair and eyes of the child of the tongue. However, among them are many blondes, whose golden hair and soft blue eyes appeal in strong terms to one's sense of beauty. And one of woman's best gifts do these possess—clear and low voles, rich in tone and without a trace of the guttural so common with the average redskin. Raised amid scenes of bloodless conquest of their race by the whites, it is little wonder that inwardly they hate the sight of a white man. But they look without concern upon the thinning out of their own people and seem to advocate the destruction of the Indian government. White white men are social favorites and invariably become the husbands of these women, it is a matter of fact that when one is first introduced he will receive a chilly reception. There are among them many impulsive girls, as there were in the South during the war of the rebellion, who hated the sight of a Yankee and who yet came to marry one in later years. Others are whose prejudice has fallen away with more intimate association. These are leaders in the social functions at Tahlequah, Muskogee and Vinita, three society towns of the Indian country. BORN AFTER MOTHER'S BURIAL Celebrated Personages Who Have Had Failure Experiences More than one celebrated personage was actually born after the burial of his own mother, as the following authentic incidents will amply attest: Ebenezer Erskine, the one of the founders of the United Presbyterian church of Scotland, was born after the burial of his mother. Mrs. Erskine was buried in a trance, and on one of her fingers was a valuable ring. The gravedigger knew of this, opened the coffin, and was in the act of cutting off the ring-bearing finger when Mrs. Erskine awoke with a cry. She rose, walked home, and went upstairs without having encountered any of her family. The footsteps overhead caused her husband to remark "If I did'na'k my wife was lyn' in the kirk-yard, I wad say that wis his furtet." Mrs. Erskine lived to become the mother of Ebenezer. It is not generally known that Robert E. Lee, the confederate general, was born after his mother had been buried. That lady was a victim of catalephy, and during one of her prolonged trances was pronounced by the physicians to be dead. The burial service was over, and the sexton was busy at his sad task, when the loud crying and knocking of the awakened woman happily resulted in her deliverance from an awful doom. A year later her youngest son, afterwards General Lee, was born. Two years ago, in Ines, Ky., James Moore of Warfield, shot Thomas Runyan in the left kneepain. 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Washington, May 6.—The war department has received a calibregram from General Chaffee indicating that the campaign against Sultan Bayan, one of the principal Moro chiefs, has completely successful. The result was accomplished by a gallant assault on the principal Moro fort and its capture after the number of the leading Moros had been killed. The calibregram, which was received this afternoon, was as follows: "Adjutant General, Washington;—The following is the full substance of Brigadier General George W. Davis' message from Bayan; "Eighty-four survivors. Bayan sur- rendered unconditionally this morning at 7. Sultan Bayan, Raja Muda Bayan, Sultan Pandapatan and all leading Dattos dead and many of their follow- ers. Assault on the principal fort, which surrendered last night, one of the most important performances of American arms. "Colonel Frank D. Baldwin and his regiment deserve all praise for hand- to-hand struggle in four lines of ditches under walls of fort. These trenches are lined with Moros dead from rifle fire. Have never seen or heard of any performance excelling this gallantry and grit. It is my painful duty to report that the throw of Moro power was not accomplished without severe loss. One officer and seven men killed; four officers and thirty-seven enlisted men wounded. Will telegraph the list later. "After eighty-four survivors marched out this morning as prisoners, and it was understood they were all, eight others who had concealed themselves in publish in side the fort made a break for liberty, tried to fight their way out, but none succeeded. Some others tried to stab soldiers trying to help them." "It is impossible to state the number of Moros killed, many lying in tall grass. The surrender saves us from siege and starving out. Impossible to have carried prisoners without scaling ladders, which were ready. Intend to retain prisoners until two or three small adjacent forts occupied, then with your consent to retain as hostages eight or ten of the principals and release the others. In the line of advance consisted of four mountain guns, 470 rifles. This fully sufficient. Could not have used more men advantageously. Had we sent strong column it would only have swelled the casuallist list. "One neighboring datto has already presented himself as a friend, and I expect a general coming in shortly, when the weight of the blow is known, and I have had been sent to Malabang for lunch." "In light of present knowledge, could have besieged the principal forts and in time forced surrender, but that would probably have resulted in a sorte for freedom and escape for many. By attacking them they have been completely crushed—the only kind of lesson these wild Moros seem to have learned." "Shall invite Sultan Talaq to pay me a friendly visit, if he does not do so of his initiative. Has fort farther east in plain sight and of same strength as was Bayan, on beautiful tableland, thousands acres fine upland rice. Urging people to return to its cultivation." The result to follow this action very important, namely, it reserves respect for United States authority in the center of Moro savagery, Chaffee." KILLED BY HIS BROTHER. Paul Leicester Ford is Shot Down in His Library. New York, May 8—Paul Leicester Ford, the novelist, was shot and killed yesterday by his brother, Malcolm Webster Ford, writer and athlete, who immediately sent a bullet into his own breast, dying instantly. The shooting occurred at the handsome new mansion which Paul Leicester Ford had built at 37 East seventy-seventh street, and had occupied for about a year. At the time of the shooting there was in the house, besides the two brothers, Mrs. Paul Leicester Ford, Mabel R. Ford, the novelist's secretary, and the servant's novelist was sitting at his desk in one corner of his library on the second floor. Miss Hall was at her desk in another corner of the room. Malcom Ford called as he had often done, and went to his brother at the desk. Words were exchanged in a tone so low that Miss Hall could not hear what was said. Suddenly there was a revolver shot and Miss Hall, jumping up, darted from the room. Malcom Ford had called her and as she turned towards her heart, fired and fell, dying instantly. When Miss Hall turned to look at Paul he was still standing at his desk, but rapidly losing strength. She helped him to a sofa and summoned a physician, who arrived in less than five minutes. He sounded Mr. Ford unconscious and he lived two minutes. It is said that there was an argument between the two brothers, and consequently bitterness and that it was of eleven years standing; that ever since the death of their father they have not reconciled brotherly terms. This alleged empathy in the part of Malcom is said to have been brought about by the fact that the father of the boys disinherited him. Paul Leicester Ford was 77 years old, and a novelist of much note, "Jacques" being perhaps his most notable novel. He was "The Honorable Peter Sterling." Railroad Company Liable. Dubuque, May 2.—The widow of Switchman Volker, who was killed here in the Milwaukee yards while coupling cars, has been awarded a verdict for $9,000 in the federal court. The jury was out only twenty minutes. The verdict shows that where it is proven that a railroad company does not provide its cars with patent couplers and loss of life results from said negligence, the company is liable. These facts were clearly shown during the trial. If you do your part well you will be rewarded. When You Go to Omaha, Stop at The Millard, Leading Hotel, Centrally Located, $2 and up Per Day, You pay No More That at Hotels of Lesser Grade, You Get First-Class Service, Newly Furnished Rooms, European Plan, $1 and up Per Day, The Lincoln, Opp. Depots, Lincoln, $2 and up Per Day. It sometimes happens that a man's house is his mother-in-law's castle. Second Kings, Fourth Chapter, Tenth Verse. If you read this verse you will find the basis for the little story printed in The Four-Track News for May, which is entitled "The Prophet's Chamber." The Four-Track News will be sent free to any address in the United states for one year for 50 cents; single copies, 5 cents. Address Geo. H. Daniels, Publisher, Grand Central Station, New York. From early youth Ambrose S. Otley, of Cecil county, Md., has been an attentive reader of tae Bible. He has read it from beginning to end 117 times, and informs us that it contains 1,189 chapters, 31,198 verses, 773,697 words and 3,566,480 letters. It didn't seem right to spoil a day's sport, so the jailer at Fort Scott, Kan., taught him the rules of prizes to make up the full quota of a local football team. The team was short handed, and was scheduled for a game. Atter the game the prisoners returned to the jail. A lively old boy was Pierre Laverdure, who recently died at Lewiston, Mont., at the age of 111 years. He was born in the territory which is now North Dakota, in 1791. His father was a French Canadian trapper who lived 12 years old, and his mother was a squaw, who died at the age of 120. It is customary, at the continuous performance theaters, for the managers to send on the stage, toward the close of the afternoon, some of the most wretched actors. These are called "chasers," and they are instructed to do their best—which is their worst—to weary the patrons, and chase them out of the house, to make room for the night audience. A Soldier's Narrow Escape. Watts Flats, N. Y., May 5th.-George Manhart of this place, a hale and hearty old soldier of 80 years of age, tells a thrilling story of a narrow escape from death. "Four years ago," he says, "the doctors who were attending me during a serious illness called my wife aside and told her that I could live two weeks as I had Bright's Disease, which meant certain death. "As a last resort we thought we would try Dodd's Kidney Pills, and accordingly sent to Mr. Clark's drug stores and got a box. "This remedy worked wonders in my case. I noticed the improvement at once and discharged the doctor. "I kept on improving until every symptom of illness had gone and I was strong and well. "I feel like a boy and to-day I am cropping wood as well at eighty as at twenty. Dodd's Kidney Pills did it." Figures are naturally truthful, but anscrupulous statisticians often lead them astray. Home Women. 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GRESHAM, Treasurer Daughters of the Confederacy, and President Herndon Village Improvement Society, writes the following letter from Herndon, Fairfax county, Virginia: Herndon, Va. The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, O. Cantlenen—I cannot speak too highly of the value of Peruna. I believe that I owe my life to its wonderful merits. I suffered with catarch of the WE WANT RELIABE AGENTS IN BUSINESS. If you can qualify and furnish reference we will engage you: commissions liberal. We also hand- hold stocks of good Oil companies. We arrange Oil Fields and return home to accepted agents. New York, Chicago and Beaumont Security and Oil Investment Company, Orcasian Oil, Houston, Tex. New York, Chicago, Houston, Houston, head and lungs in its worst form, until the doctors fairly gave me up, and I despaired of ever getting well again. "I noticed your advertisement and the splendid testimonials given by people who had been cancer victims. 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The colored men of Wagoner, Indiana Territory, have organized an oil, gas and mineral company, with capital stock $100,000. The colored women of St. Louis are inaugurating an industrial home for the reforming of fallen women of the race. A good move. Mr. J. M. Paris has recently been re-elected alderman of Waupaca, Wis. He is worth about $15,000. The mayor has made him chairman of two committees. Mr. Andrew Carnegie gave $20,000 to the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute for a library building. The structure was built almost entirely by student labor and was dedicated last month in the presence of distinguished men and women. The building is 55x110 feet and two stories in height. The plans of the library were drawn and the work of building superintended by R. R. Taylor, the director of industries. Joseph C. DeVillis, an enterprising young man who has traveled around the world and served with Admiral Dewey at the battle of Manila Bay, has just been admitted as an art student at the Adelphi Academy at Brooklyn, N. Y. The Tower Hill House, on the top of Tower Hill, South Kingstown, R. I., has been donated by Gordon Mackay of Newport for a manual training school for colored children. Included in the gift of the hotel property are ten acres of land and four cottages. The principal of the school will be Rev. Mr. Holly of Philadelphia, and Dr. Buchanan as New York and Booker T. Washington will be named as trustees. Mr. Holly will open the school in September with many pupils from the South. Miss Dr. E. A. Grier, who had built up quite a lucrative practice, died at Thomasville, Ga., April 14, from a stroke of paralysis. She was boin about 1862. After graduating from Scotia Seminary, Concord, N. C., she entered Fisk University and graduated in 1893. She taught at Miss Lucy Laney's School, Augusta, Ga., and entered the Woman's Medical College of Philadelphia, Pa., from which she graduated in 1897 with high honors. Since her graduation she has practiced medicine in two States, South Carolina and Georgia. The medical boards granted her State certificates with very flattering compliments. STATE OF IOWA. OFFICE OF AUDITOR OF STATE. Des Moines, Iowa, March 1, 1902. Whereas, the Lawyers' Surety company, located at New York, in the State of New York, has filed in this office a sworn statement of its condition on the thirty-first day of December, 1901, in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 4, Title 9, of the Code of Iowa, relating to Insurance Companies; and whereas, said statement shows that said Insurance Company has complied with the laws of the State relating to insurance. Therefore, In pursuance of law, I, Frank F. Merriman, Auditor of State, do hereby certify that said Insurance Company is authorized to transact the business of Fidelity and Surety in the State, by Agents properly appointed, as required by law, until the first day of March, A. D. 1903. I further certify that the statement shows— The actual amount of paid-up Capital of said Company. December 31, 1901, to be..... The aggregate income of said Company for the year 1901, to be ... The aggregate expenditures of said Company for the year 1901, to be.....$ 92,070.61 In testimony whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of my office the day and date above written. "The Fastest Growing Store in Des Moines" Still Another Room To Be Added. ALTERATION SALE NOW GOING ON. All new Goods to be sold at a sacrifice before the workmen begin—to save them from the dust and dirt—and make more room for remodeling the store. THIS WILL BE The Greatest and Most Impressive East City—We MUST have our fast increasing crowds, Piece and Article of Merchandise Department will be offered at Come Come One Day Two OF THIS GIVEAWAY Be a "Leader" Customer COME and share in the many Watch our windows—Read to the store and examine the Lots—offered daily. 510 E. LOCUST THE L Department Come Here! For what ever you home--We sell every room on EASY PAYMENT LOWEST PRICES CHASE and Most Important sale ever We MUST have more room to reasing crowds of customers—E article of Merchandise—In Ea will be offered at a sacrifice. We Come On Two Days E THIS GREAT "Customer if you are not o share in the many benefits of windows—Read our Ads—or better and examine the mnny Extra Spe daily. THE LEADER Department Store We ! at ever you want for -We sell everything room on PAYMENT P PRICES LARGEST LEASE & WES The Greatest and Most Important sale ever held in the East City—We MUST have more room to accommodate our fast increasing crowds of customers—Every Yard—Piece and Article of Merchandise—In Each and Every Department will be offered at a sacrifice. Be a "Leader" Customer if you are not one already—COME and share in the many benefits of this event—Watch our windows—Read our Ads—or better still Come to the store and examine the mny Extra Special Bargain Lots—offered daily. --- For what ever you want for your home--We sell everything for every room on CHASE & WEST. Chip Seeks Steamship Line. Senor Salvador Calero has presented to the Chilean government a project for a new fast line of steamers between the Pacific and Mediterranean ports, with headquarters at Valparaiso and a capital of a quarter of a million sterling in 20,000 shares, a subvention to be granted on condition that the steamers should be armed as guerreros in war time. CHEAP COLONISTS RATES TO THE NORTHWEST? To Oregon Washington, Idaho. Montana, Utah and Northwest Wyoming the Burlington route will sell very cheap tickets every day during March and April from all stations. If you want to get there in quick time, comfortably, yet with least expense, ask your ticket agent about our chair car and tourist sleeping car service, or write me for colonist folder which tells about it. P. S. Eustis, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill Wash Given by Walter Raleigh. Among the bequests of the late Dr. Edmund Croker of Llanabrin House, Tallow county, Waterford, Ireland, is a gold watch which Sir Walter Raleigh gave to the infant son of Richard Croker, the direct ancestor of Dr. Croker, in 1589. Sir Walter was sponsor to the infant son, who was named Walter, and to whom the watch was given. Until a few years ago the watch kept excellent time, although the case was worn to the thinness of silver paper. State of Iowa. Polk County, ss: To Thos. Mitchell. You are hereby notified that on the 16th day of December, A. D. 1895 the following described real estate, situated in Polk county, Iowa was sold for taxes for the year 1894 which real estate is described as follows, to-wit: The East Sixty-six (66) feet of the West one hundred and sixty (162) feet (133) feet) Nile (10) Block T. Towns of Mitchelville Polk County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale, purchased by J. H. Phillips and a certificate issued to him by the Treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, and he is now the owner and holder of said certificate, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's Dead for sale certificate from each sale be made within thirty days from the completed service bureau. J. H. Phillips. Lawful holder and owner of said car- elements. --- 图 1-17 7-12-15 温度: 25°C important sale ever held in the more room to accommodate of customers—Every Yard—chandise—In Each and Every at a sacrifice. Come Come Days Every Day GREAT SALE If you are not one already—any benefits of this event—our Ads—or better still Come mmny Extra Special Bargain EADER 521 E. LOCUST ent Store. you want for your everything for MENT PLAN LARGEST STOCKS & WEST. AS TRUE AS GOSPEL There is always compensation. Our angels go out that our archives may come in. Unhappy is the man for whom his own mother has not made all other mothers venerable. It is poor wit who lives by borrowing the words, decisions, mein, inventions and actions of others. What an absurd thing it is to pass over the valuable parts of a man, and fix our attentions on his infirmities. Virtue will catch as well as vice by contact; and the public stock of honest, manly principle will daily accumulate. A greater value should be set on having received instructive and useful lessons than of possessing great store of wealth; for the latter is transitory good, the former is durable. There is scarcely a generalization for one sex which does not apply equally to the other, so perfectly alike in nature are men and women. The difference is only in circumstances. SINGER SEWING MACHINE THE LATEST Wheeler & Wilson HAS ADVANTAGES CONTAINED IN NO OTHER SEWING MACHINE. It combines great speed with light running and silence, sewing three yards of goods while other machines are busy. It makes a stitch on heavy goods that is elastic and strong and will not pucker the light material. It has a practical set of steel attachments covering a large range of work. Not "how cheap, but "how good" should be your guide in buying a sewing machine. Do not be satisfied without first giving the "No. 9" a trial. If your dealer does not handle them need for catalog. WHEELER & WILSON MFG. CO. 72 and 74 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO, ILL. Sold at all drug stores. Price. 25c. in large cans—Contains One Month's Treatment. If your druggist does not keep it he will get it for you, or we will mail it to any address, securely wrapped on receipt of 50c. in stamps or silver. For testimonials and full information, address The curious custom of "telling the bees" is observed in some parts of nearly every country in the world. Those who observe the custom always go to the beehives and tap gently on each one, then stoop and whisper under the cap or lid that Mary, Jane, Thomas or William is dead. This is done to keep the little honey makers from forsaking their place of abode should they have to wait and find out the news of the calamity themselves The custom is alluded to in Whittier poem "Telling the Bees." CAMPING IN COLORADO is one of the most delightful and inexpensive ways of spending a vacation. A book with the above title, containing full details of where to go, necessary camp equipment and its cost, with full and accurate information for the inexperience, is being prepared by Jno. Sebastian, General passenger Agent, Great Rock Island Route, Chicago, Ill., and will be sent free, with other Colorado literature, on application. You will be astonished to find how cheaply and pleasantly the outing can be made. 3 45 CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. SECRET ORDERS. BLACK SKIN REMOVER: REGISTERED PATENT OFFICE U.S. BEFORE AFTER THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER that goes in every one dollar box is enough to keep it from falling out. Highly perfumed and very durable, our boxes say of our customers say one of our dollar boxes is a box. **This No-Money Box** we sell it for one dollar box. Any person sending us one dollar in a letter or a postage, express money order or registered letter, we will accept it. A postage prepaid; or if you want it sent C. O. L. we will accept it. In any case, it is helpful that we claim we will return the money or send a box free of charge. No one will know含含 except register. Plan for Reducing Fleab. The newest plan for reducing the flesh excludes no particular skin-denal. Those who are anxious to try its effects need renounce only water with their meals. But they are required to make up for the water they avoid at meals by the amount to be drunk during the day. Not less than two quarts of water is the daily allowance. The results are soon noticed and are said to be as lasting as those of any other method of reduction. REPORT USING Nelson's Straightine FREE FROM ALL INJURIOUS CHEMICALS. GUARANTEED PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Nelson's Straightline Not only straightens the hair, but, by nourishing it, lishing the roots, prevents it from falling and improves Dandruff and itching. Nelson's Straightline and Beautiful Head of Hair. It is used and highly endorsed by the best people in all sections of this country. We guarantee Straightline to be free from all injurious chemicals, and cannot injure the hair. Straightline does not make the hair sticky or gummy, and is highly performed. Straightline does not cause itching or itching, and is highly performed time, or continued as long as desired. Thousands of testimonials on file. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. LOW RATES VIA C. M. & ST. P. RAILWAY. Home Seekers Rate first and third Tuesday of each month to many points in West, Northwest and South. Settlers Rates every day in March and April to points in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and California. Settlers rates to Minnesota and North Dakota March 10th, 11th, 13th, 25th, April 1st and 8th. Call at or address City Ticket office 410 Walnut street for all information. BETHEL A. M. E. CHURCH KEOKU IOWA. Corner of Fourteen and Blondiau Streets, Pastor F. J. Peterson D. D, Residence 1318 Fulton Street. Services Presching 10:30 a.m and 7:30 p.m. Class 12:00 m Sunday School 2:30 p.m Christian Endeavor 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Class meeting Friday 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to these services NOTICE OF AMENDMENT TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. Notice is hereby given that at a special meeting of the stockholders of the McClean Arms Co., held at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the 22nd day of March, A. D. 1903, pursuant to call duly made, the Articles of Incorporation of the association were amended so as to increase the preferred capital stock of the corporation One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000.00), and the first section of Article 3 as amended shall read as follows: "The capital stock of this corporation shall be Three Hundred Thousand Dollars, ($300,000 00), preferred stock, and One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000 00) common stock, and shall be divided into four thousand shares of One hundred Dollars ($100,000 each, and when issued shall be fully paid and nonassessable." In testimony whereof, I. W. G. Montgomery, as president of said McClean Arms Co., pursuant to a vote of the stockholders of said corporation, on the 22d dap of March, A. D. 1902, at Des Moines, Iowa, have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said corporation, and acknowledged the same for and in behalf of the said corporation. W. G. Montgomery, President of the McClean Arms Co A writable group service has been opened between the Germania island o bookm and the Borkum Reef Light ship, in the North secr. Ships are reported by this means between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. A great tribute was paid to engineering skill when a man committed suicide the other day by drowning himself in the Chicago river. Cheaper Than Ever TO COLORADO AND UTAH Daily to Sept. 10th, 1901. VIA THE GREAT ROCK ISLAND ROUTE ROUND TRIP RATES FROM Chicago to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo Similar reduced Rates on same dates to other Colorado and Utah Tourist Points. Rates from other points on Rock Island Route proportionately lower on same dates of sale. Leaves Chicago daily at 1:00 p.m. arriving Denver 4:44 p.m. Colorado Springs (Manitou) 4:30 p.m. next day. ONLY ONE NIGHT OUT See your Agent for details and Colorado literature or address JOH N SEBASTIAN, G. P. 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Local Office: 706 Walnut Street DesMoines, Iowa. Shannon & M MERCADO VAMPEO CABO DE VAMPEO tainted through some dealer selling "ch furnish duplicate parts therefor and is labi THE SINGER SEWING-MACHINE HAS AND IS STILL BEING ONE MILLION M It is constantly improved and represents The sure means of avoiding trouble and directly with the leading sewing-machin unequaled experience and an unrivaled lence of product and fair dealing in its sale SOLD ON INSTALMENTS. THE SINGER MA SALEROOMS Local Office: 706 Wain CALIFORNIA. Broad Vestibule First-Class Sleepers DAILY— Between Chicago and Sanfrancisco 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. Those cars are carried on the limited trains of the Great Rock Island Route, Denever and Rio Grande (Scenic Route), Rio Grande Western and Southern Pacific. Dining Car Service Through Buffett Library Cars. JOHN SEBASTIAN, G. P. 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Des Moines Second-Hand Book Dealers. 102-104-106 East Walnut. straightine Hair Straight. FOR DRESSING. URIOUS CHEMICALS. PERFECTLY HARMLESS. Only straightens the hair, but, by nour- Statistics show that less than Five merchandise dealers in each One Hundred are successful. They come and go and are forgotten. Singer machines are sold only by THE BINGER MANUFACTURING CO., dealing directly from maker to user. THE BINGER COMPANY IS PERMANENT AND ITS REPRESENTATIVES ARE ALWAYS AT HAND TO CARE FOR BINGER MACHINES. This is an important consideration to the purchaser of a sewing-machine. Mary a woman has experienced the annoying loss of a small part of the sewing-machine ob- "cheap" machines but is totally unable to is liable to be gone in a short time. HAS BEEN MADE FOR MORE THAN 80 YEARS BEING MADE AT THE RATE OF I MACHINES YEARLY. presents the best skill in the art. able and loss is to GET A SINGER, thus you deal machine manufacturers of the world, having analed reputation—the strongest guarantee of excel-its sale. OLD MACHINES EXCHANGED MANUFACTURING Co. HOUSES IN EVERY CITY. Vainut Street DesMoines, Iowa. SHANK BROS., Funeral Directors 517 Mulberry St. Telephones 686, 688 and 689. DES MOINES, IOWA. W. L. MORRIS Is Our FLORIST Is Our 609 Walnut Street DES MOINES. DES MOINES. IOWA. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R. I & P., COING EAST. ARRIVE 9:30 pm Chicago Limited. 9:35 pm 11:00 pm Express & Mail. 11:00 pm 11:16 pm Night Limited. 12:01 pm 12:31 pm Day Express. 12:48 pm 9:10 pm Hauppauge West. 7:00 pm C. R. I & P., GOING WEST C. R. I. & P. TOKEDEL 11:30 am ..... Keokuk ..... 7:15 am 11:30 am ..... Keokuk ..... 7:15 am DES MONES & FORT DODGE. 6:35 am ..Ruvhen Mall & Express ..... 8:15 am 10:45 am ..Tara and Fort Dodge. 6:35 am ..Ruvhen Mall & Express ..... 8:15 am 6:45 am ..St. Paul and Mifter. Flyer ..... 8:30 am WINTERISER BRANCH. 11:30 am ..Mall ..... 4:40 am 8:50 am ..Express ..... 4:40 am 8:50 am ..Express ..... 4:45 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-NORTH 8:15 am ..Chicago and St. Paul tim. ..... 4:40 am ..Chicago and St. Paul Ex. ..... 4:45 am 9:25 am ..Chicago and St. Paul Ex. ..... 4:45 am CHICAGO GREAT WESTERN-60TH 8:15 am ..Kansas City Limited ..... 4:40 am 11:30 am ..Day Express ..... 4:40 am 7:50 am ..Night Express ..... 4:40 am CHICAGO BURLINGTON QUALIFIER 815 pm . Alba Passenger . 815 pm 7 00 pm . Alba Passenger . 815 pm 7 00 pm . Alba Accommodation . 815 pm KEOKUK & WESTERN PASSENGER TRAINS LEAVE Q. STATION 815 pm . Mail and Express . 815 pm CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 815 pm . Sloux City, N. & W. . 815 pm 815 pm . Chicago Limited . 815 pm 815 am . Dakota Limited . 815 pm 815 pm . Chicago Special . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha Express . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha Express . 815 pm 815 am . Omaha & Pa. Express . 815 pm WABASH HAILWAY 815 am . St. Louis Passenger . 815 pm 815 am . St. Louis Eastern Ex. . 815 pm C & M ST AND LIME 7:30 pm ..... Lake Lake Express ..... 4:05 pm 9:00 pm ..... Fonda & Sioux City Lim. ..... 9:05 am C & M ST P-BOONE LIME 1:55 pm ..... Bona Mall and Express ..... 4:00 pm 1:55 pm ..... Bona Mall and Express ..... 4:00 pm 4:00 am ..... Chicago Limited ..... 9:40 am 16:00 am ..... Chicago Express ..... 9:40 am 16:00 am ..... Sioux City City & Omaha ..... 9:40 am *Daily *Daily All other trains daily except Sanday A. AFTER USING. Treatment. If your druggist does we will mail it to any address, se- daddress 335 E. Franklin St., Richmond, Va. WRITE AT ONCE FOR TERMS