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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. Remember that the Polk County Republican primaries will be held next Friday, March 6. All voters should be out. The Eastern Maroon Syndicate gave a Maroon party at the home of Miss Ethel Wells 3065 N. 5th street in Lake Park. The affair was one of the swellest that ever was given in Des Moines colored society. it was witnessed by forty guest. W. J. William Kimbrough is the author of the Maroon party, every person enjoyed themselves exceedingly. The symbolical of the evening was the core of the heart, the table was artificially arranged by Mrs. Wells and a four course lunch was served. Mast Wednesday evening North Star Lodge initiated ten new members into the mysteries of the third rank of Masonry. A very entubilastic time was had, nearly 75 were present and many prominent Masons from other town. Grand Master I. L. Brown, Calvin Wheeler, perhaps the only stationary engineer in Iowa who is a member of the National Engineers Association of America; he is also a grain thrasher, having operated a thrashing machine for years. L. H. Johnson, W. G. R. and G. L. Suter, member on committee on Foreign Correspondence. He was formerly a Des Moines man, as was Mr. Johnson; all of the Eureka lodge No. 20, Marshalltown, J. A Spencer of Grinnell, F. Clark and J. Weeks of Golden Star Lodge No. 4, Ottumwa, W. Parker of Albis Star No. 28, and several visitors from the city. An elegant lunch was served at 12 o'clock and at 3 o'clock a. m. the jolly crowd dispersed saying that they never enjoyed such a time before. Zaun The Truthful Advertiser The Poor Man's Friend You should buy your meat where you can get the most for your money. Choice Loin Steak 3lbs - 25c Porterhouse steak 3lbs - 25c Chuck steak 4lbs - - 25c Pork (say part of the hog) 1lb 1oc Pork Sausage 1lb - - 5c Home Rendered Lard 1lb 1oc —We Employ Union Help— VERY LOW RATES TO THE PACIFIC COAST. On Feb., 15th the M & St. L. Railroad will place on sale special one way Colonist Excursion tickets at extremely low rates, and continue same daily to and including April 30, 1903. Points in Washington, Oregon, Montana and Idaho are included in these excursions. See Go. R. Kite, Dis. Pass, Agent, Des Moines or address the undersigned for detail information, as to rates, through tourist cars, etc. We were unable this week to secure the cut of Mr. Chas. H. Murrow who is a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the decision of the republican convention. Mr. Murrow is one of our well known and highly respected young men. He is a very strong candidate, having good support from all parts of Polk County and has been active republican worker for the past fifteen years and has never held or ask for an elective office before. Mr. Murrow is well qualified, has good business ability, was deputy under Mr. Murphy and also under Mr. John McKay Sr., having worked in nearly every department of the treasurer office shows his knowledge of the office. He is a Polk County boy and educated here, also attended the Drake University. He is a friend to the colored people and solicit their support. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. EXCURSION RATES VIA CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 31st the O. M. & St. P. Ry. will sell tickets at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip to many points North, South, and West. Call at 410 Walnut Street for all information. Subscribe for and read the Bystander. --- VOL. 9. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us, we solicit all your local news-ed. Republican primaries one week from to-day. Miss Pearl Martin is visiting in Carrollton, Mo. Mrs Henry Soward who has been sick is convulsed. John Williams of Buxton visited in our city this week, the guest of Miss Ethel Wells in Highland Park. Rev. T. W. Lewis and Ms. Anna Hall spent last Wednesday at Clive the guest of Mr. and Mrs Bass. J. H. Mixon, Jewelry, No. 312 West Third street, tunes planes and repairr organs. Mr. J. G. Spencer of Grinnell was a visitor in our city this week. He attended the Masonic lodge initiation. Mr. F. Clark of Ottumwa arrived in our city this week to remain here. He is chef and his family will soon move here to live. Cisco Jefferies, formerly of Knoxville but now of Lisbon, was in the city for a few days this week. Mrs. Mable Phelps-Morton will leave next Monday for Peoria, Ill., to join her husband where they expect to make their future home. Rev. T. W. Lewis, a pastor of the A. M. E. church at Keokuk, is in our city visiting his sister, Mrs. Martha Bass on Sixth avenue. The reverend is having good success in the Gate City. Invitations have been received and annotating the series of dancing parties, to be given by the Old Fellows, the first one will be the 10th of March. Wm. R. Frasier is chairman of committee. Last Tuesday morning Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruse on Nineteenth and Carpenter avenue, were made happy by the arrival of a baby boy; mother and child doing well. The Lazarre club will meet at the home of Miss Alice Morton next Wednesday evening. A paper on the life of Wm Cullen Bryant will be read, after which quotations from some of his works will be given by the members. Mr. Irwin, a young farmer living near Indianola, was visiting in our city this week. He at one time lived here and worked at Glive for Mr. Lewis. Mrs. Mollie Watson who has been in our city visiting with her sister, Mrs. John L. Thompson, will leave next week for her home in Albany, Mo. Mr. J. H. Mixon our jewelery spent a few days of this week in Buxton on business, he may arrange to spend a few days of each week in this thriving town on his line of work. Mrs. Thomas McDaniel of 844 6th Avenue is reported about the same with a slight change for the better. her many friends are still hopeful of her recovery. Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton of Ottumwa will soon move to our city to make it their future home. Mr. Hamilton is one of the oldest highly esteemed citizens of Ottumwa. There was quite a delegation of Masons from Marshallhill lodge in the city last Wednesday evening to the initiation of eleven candidates to 'the third rank. They were grand Master I. L. Brown, Calvin Wheeler, Lew Johnson and George Sutor. The man had a very enjoyable and pleasant time. They left Thursday morning for their home. MUTUAL PHONE 466 Miles' Drug Store 9 to 10 a. m. 10 to 10 p. m. 7 to 10 w. m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. Miss Vern Harris gave a party last night in honor of her sister, Miss Ola, the home of J. H. Woods, 501 Eighth Street. It was intended for a surprise gift, but some one informed Miss Ola her sister was going to give a key for her. A large number of big people were there to spend the time in playing cards and dancing. Attachments were served. It was midnight ere all the guests had met, even it was late there was no sorry, for a very pleasant even-den been spent. MASONIC LODGE INITIATION. The Truthful Advertiser The Poor Man's Friend A. B. Curtts G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn EDITORIALS. TRAITORS IN REPUBLICAN PARTY. No matter what may have been the Republican principal in the past or even now, it is a fact now that there are many leaders of the party who do not regard or attempt to live up to its traditional teaching, as was shown recently in the United States senate, when the committee on commerce would not recommend the appointment of Dr. Crum whom the president appointed to be district revenue collector at the port in South Carolina; yet the republicans had a majority on the committee. There was nothing against Dr. Crum, except his color, and the southern white men threatened to kill him is appointed. Jones of Nevada and Perkins of California were the republican traitors, they could offer no reason for joining with the democrats to assist in turning down the president's appointment, but we earnestly hope that the Senate as a whole will vote to confirm him, as the republicans have a good majority. It is an imposition, a shame, a snare to have traitors in our party. Those men are republicans only for public policy or for selfish motives and because it is the leading party, and not for its principals. There are many others just like those traitors who have been elected to office by colored voters. They are in all classes, from the little politician to the big politician. If Freemont, Lincoln Seward, Garfield and Grant could see the actions of some so called republican leaders they wou'd hide their shades in shame. If not a true republican, be honest, be fair and reasonable and give all an equal opportunity. FEBRUARY AS A BIRTH It seems a peculiar coincidence that the month of February has been noted for the birth of more distinguished men and women than any other one month. Those honored American citizens have done more to construct and build a government than any other individual have. Chief among those is George Washington, who was born on the 22 of February, 1731. The great work he done and the impression is well known to all who read. The next is Abraham Lincoln, born February 12, 1817; his great and peculiar work as an emancipator and a saviour of his country can never be fully understood. Then Fredrick Douglass, born February 17, 1817, a slave bought his freedom, was forced to leave his country, later returned and with his power and earnest eloquence assisted in breaking the chains of slavery from his race. Then Mrs. Susan B. Anthony F. 17. All of these and many others of less magnitude that we might mention who were born beneath this month. Those above named left a name that will enrich humanity down through coming ages. NEXT FRIDAY IS COUNTY PRIMARY DAY. On next Friday, March 6, is republican primary election day; every republican voter should attend and express his preference as to the candidate he wish to be elected. Often to little importance is put upon the primaries and you do not go, then when certain men receive the nomination you say he ought not to be nominated. Now let us all go out and help nominate good men. There is good material for each place, so do not forget to vote. LOW RATES WEST. Every day until April first the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway will sell one way colonist tickets to many western points at very low rates. Three through trains daily with chain care and tourist sleeper attached. Call at 410 Walnut Street for full information. LOUIS C. KURTZ For School Director. It is with pleasure that we announce the name of Mr! Louis C. Kurtz who is a candidate for school director of West Des Moines subject to the school election to be held Monday March 9. Mr. Kurtz is a candidate for re-election having held two teams. He is recognized as one of the strongest and most conservative member on the school board. He was elected president of the school board and if the present president. He is one of our Des Moines young business men is manager of the Kurtz Hardware store which gives him matured business methods to conduct the school board. F. R. CONAWAY, For School Director. F. R. CONAWAY F. R. CONAWAY The above cut is the familiar picture of one of our worthy young townsman, Freeman Conaway who is a candidate for one of the school directors of West Des Moines to be voted on at the school election to be held Monday March 9th. Mr. Conaway is member of the board and is a candidate for re-election for his second term. He is a highly respected and well known citizen. At one time he was state printer, and now he is appointed as secretary of the Louisiana Exposition Commission of Iowa. He has made a good member of the school board and like Mr. Kurtz is influential on the board; there is two to be elected this spring. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. The members of the Methodist church have been making preparations this week for their revival meeting which began Sunday night. After a very easiest sermon by the pastor, Rev. R. E. Wilson last Sunday a.m., seven persons came forth to be prayed for and two to unite with the church. The meetings at the Baptist church are still in progress. There has been much success during the meetings. The I. K. S. club celebrated its third anniversary Friday evening. Feb. 20, at the home of Miss Marie Nunnelly. There were only about 25 present. The evening was spent in conversation, music and playing crookanole and other games. Red and white being the colors of the club, the young ladies wearing red and white badges served red and white ice cream and red and white cake and gave red and white souvenirs to each guest. The A. L. C. did not meet this week. Miss Myra Carter expects to go to Cleveland, 1a. soon to visit her brother. Class No. 3 of the A. M. E. S. S. are preparing to give a concert next mouth. BUSINESS CHANCES. The M. K. & T. Ry. has a well established Industrial Department, aiding in the selection of sites and locations for industries of all kinds along its lines. Write if you are interested. We will send book, "Business Chances" and any other information wanted. Address JAMES BARKER Gen'l Pass. Agent; M. K. & T. R. 201 Wallowish Bldg. St. Louis CLINTON ITEMS A most enjoyable supper was given by Bluf Llucy Lodge of Odell Fellows at there hall on 8th Avenue on last Friday night, a large number was present and apparently all enjoyed themselves. We understand these entertainments will be held monthly. D. E. Murff is in the city in the interest of the Ambitexter Department institute located at Springfield, IL, he has met a number of our citizens, thus far his efforts have been fairly rewarded. Send in your name at once as a subscriber for the Bystander. Prayer meetings are in order now, pepatory to holding a revival season. Anna Cooper has returned home from visit with friends in Chicago. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Special to NPR Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. MoCracken and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. MoCracken entertained at a five o'clock dinner in honor of their birthdays Feb. 23rd. Their birthdays were as follow! Mr. S. H. MoCracken the 2nd, 1822, Mrs. T. L. Burnett the 4th, 1844, Mrs. S. H. MoCracken 7th, 1650 and Prof. T. L. Burnett 592d 1842. An excellent time was enjoyed by all present. Rev. Balding is holding revival meeting at the Baptist church with good success. Rev. Robert Wilson expects to start a series of meetings within the next two weeks. We are going to have a $14,000,000 Carnegie Library building for the city to be built this summer. Everybody seems to be processing nicely and a good deal of build.ng is contemplated for. MUCHAKINOCK NEWS. Frachners meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. Tansel on Friday evening, after the rehearsal of the lesson a number of sixteen were called to the dining room where an abounteous feast was spread, the manner in which Mrs. Tansel served her guest was simply grand and all that were present will be glad when her reappears upon the roll to entertain again. Mr. S. Jones has been in Ottumwa visiting the past week. The wedding bells do not cease to ring in "Old Muchy" this time Mr. Norril Blyant and Mrs. Mattle Dute were quietly married in Okkaloa. Thursday the 19th. Romeo Jones is still very ill, also Mrs. Collins. Mrs. Mary Blakey and little son arrived form Buckon yesterday. Mrs. White is very sick. Sunday Sebool was well attended Sunday. SIoux CITY ITEMS. Rev. Burkham of Davenport, Ia., fitted the pulpit at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Sunday. Miss Rhetta Dodd of St. Paul, Minn. returned to our city last week for a visit with friends. Miss Victoria Williams sister of Mr. C. F. Williams arrived in our city last Tuesday from Topeka, Kan., to visit with relatives and friends. There will be a song service at the A. M. church Sunday given by the choir. Your agent has been fighting the grip the past week, it seems that a very few people are able to escape it. Those on the sck list are, Mesdames R. H. Early, Earl Worry, Thomas, J. W. Norris, Robt. Herns, C. F. Wilians and Downing. The Trustees Aid Society met with Mrs. Sadie Norris Wednesday afternoon. The ladies' Pleasure Club met with Mrs. A. D. Morgan Friday aftercoon. The Silver Leaf Club met with Mrs. Champion 'Tuesday evening. Watkin's Cornet Band will give a benefit concert on Thursday the 26th at the Odd Fellows' hall, let everybody turn out and give them a lift. Mr. Milton Dowdy and Mrs. J. Askew went to Yankton, S. D. last Thursday to visit relatives. The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Watkins who has been dangerously ill with pneumonia is much improved. Mrs. James Washington left for Lexington, M., on Sunday morning in response to a telegram, Saying that her mother, Mrs. Anselia Ellis, was very low. Mr. Washington received a message Sunday evening saying she had passed away, but she had gotten there just before her mother died. The family have our heartfelt sympathy in their hour of bereavement. LATER DEPARTURE FROM CHICAGO SAULT SE. MARIE, MICH. Via the North-Western Line, The Through Sleeping Cars for Manistique and Sault-Se. Marie, which have been leaving Chicago at 8:00 p. m. daily, except Sunday, now leave at 10:30 p. m. daily, except Saturday, thus affording connection with trains arriving in Chicago at a late hour. The only through sleeping car line between Chicago and "The Soo." For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western B'y. are now on sale, Florida, California and a great many other places, full information may be had from any Burlington Route Agent or F. L. G. away 400 Locust, Locust, Moines, Iowa BUXTON NEWS. Church Social and Business Rev. Mendenhall, pastor of Mt. Zion Baptist church Buxton, has been requested by the leading republicans of the and will respond to a toast at the grand ubian banquet, held in Alba February 28. The Hayseed Concert Club gave an en entainment at the Baptist church Monday evening. Quito a crowd was present. We were indicted that child over respondd hard to give up at last, for there are few others capable of taking John's place, however we hope that the vaccine will not be for long. Mrs. Klaia Scott has returned from Missouri after a short visit among friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Franklin are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine baby; mother and baby doling well. Mr. Kassel has been unable to work for the past week, on account of an addition to his family in person of a little girl. Last week the poultry raisers of the sunny side of Buxton were treated to an welcome visit from several chicken devouring varmints, and in consequence Mrs. Jessie Jones, Oiden and others are short about fifty chickens. We were all greatly shocked Thursday morning over hearing of the sudden death of one of our well known young men, Mr. William Pritchard. Will has been among us nearly all his life and will be greatly missed by all, especially by the famous "Muchy" Buxton baseball team, of which he was one of the stars. Heart trouble was the cause of his death. Toses on the slok list are Mrs. Anna Gardner and Mr. Zach Hartwell. Miss Margaret Moleman, one of Buxton's well known young ladies has recently been granted a copyright for a book, of which she is the author. The title is, "The Past, Present and Future of the Negro Race." We learn from good authority that Miss Coleman is the composer of several songs which the help of Prol, A. B. Jackson she expects to soon have them before the public. these works every day. Every one desiring to know what is going on among our own people should subscribe for the LYSANDRIM. KNOXVILLE & GALESBURG ILL. BUDGETARIAN. We are experiencing some very pleasant weather at this writing. We have been informed that the "Boy preacher was holding meetings in Galesburg. Mr. J. K. Pitt had the very sad mills fortune to lose his little girl Helen who died last Wednesday the 18th, at the age of two years. Her mother preceded her one year ago. The father has the sympathy of a host of friends. Helen was laid to rest on Friday her funeral was conducted by Wade. Mr. Eugene Mason and Miss Rhodes of Indianapolis came over from the Burg Sunday to visit Miss Mattie Knox. Mrs. Wade and daughter returned from a pleasant visit in Dunfermline and St. David last Friday. Mrs. Mary Brown of Monmouth was in our city last week being called by the death of her niece Helen Fruitt. Quite a number of Knoxville people went over to Galesburg Monday evening to hear the "boy" preacher. We neglected to congratulate our editor on the very valuable addition to his family, however congratulations are still in order. Rev. Eli Grant was a Galesburg visitor Sunday, also John Brooks. The correspondents absence from the city for the past two weeks makes the news what scorn this week. Mr. Tom Glass of Dunfermline passed through our city last Saturday morning enroute home from Rock Island where he went to wed Miss Nannie Glenn, of cures his bride accompanied him. Rev. Wade reports that his work at Dunfermline is getting to the standard, new members have been added to his church and everything is moving along, just as he would have it. Sydney Carter left for Cleveland, Iowa last week after ad extended visit with his Aunt Mrs. Rabecca Bowman of Knoxville. ALBIA NOTES A surprise party was given on Mr. and Mrs. H. Snoddy Monday evening. All present report an enjoyable time. Mr. Flinks of Hitenan was in town one day of this week. A number of the members and friends of the A. M. E. church gave a donation on the A. M. E. minister, Rev. James Wharton, Wednesday evening. Mr. Wallace Davis being a member of the Senior class of 1003, spoke Friday evening, Washington birthday. He spoke with credit to himself and class, Teddie Holling worth who is also a member of this class could not take part in the exercises on account of former illness. Mr. Smith of Buxton was in town several days of this week, selling his polish. The stewards of the A. M. E. church gave a social at the Masonic hall Saturday evening. The Old Fellows held a called meetings in their hall Saturday night. The follow-in numbers from Baxton were present: W. H. Malone, J. Huckman, Z. H. Taylor, Varger Underwood, Mr. Hallford, J. Oda and W. Weirick. No. 38. TWIN CITY ECHOES. Mr. James Harper of Kansas City arrived in Rock Island Sunday a. m. to remain with his mother, Mays K. Kay, to attend a meeting indinfinitely. He is suffering from a severe attack of muscular rheumatism. The ladies Social club meet Wednesday evening at the home of Mrs. J. Toliver. Each lady has invited one gentleman as her guest, and a pleasant time is anticipated by all. Four Pleasure club have issued invitations for another swell ball in Rock Island Wednesday evening, March 18th. All who have been so fortunate as to receive invitations are congratulating themselves, knowing they will have an enjoyable time. The baker, an evangelist, is conducting a series of meetings at McKinley Baptist church, Rock Island. Thus far he has been quite successful. The Toussaint L'Overture club held a business session at the home of one of the members last Wednesday afternoon. Mr. L. Harte of Moline is quite at home. Her many friends will be so pleased to see her able to be out among them once more. The "matinee girl" is surely the leading one at present. We see this plainly demonstrated each Saturday afternoon, when, at the close of each performance, all the ladies are returnees, and the appearance of our own ladies are surely a credit to our race or any other. Mr. and Mrs. S. Kays entertained a number of friends at 5 o'clock dinner Thursday, complimentary to Mrs. Ida Wright and little son, whose company is Mrs. Minstrels was playing the Tri-Cities. Mrs. J. Busey of Moline has gone to Chicago to take a course in electrical shampooing, facial massage, manicuring and chiropity. Upon her return she illo pen a parlor having all ready secured a suite of rooms for the name. She is a mother of three, and among our people. Success to you, Madam Busey! Mrs. C. J. Toller returned to her home in Rock Island Sunday, after a week's stay in Newton, Iowa. She reports her mother very little improved. Born to, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Moore, she is a baby girl. We added to chronicle the fact that mother and baby are doing well. A number of strangers have been seen in the Twin Cities, whose names we have failed to get. The Masonic dancing party in Rock Island Friday evening was a splendid one, with a fine dance and the best of music assured every one a good time. Mr. I. Houston, the popular clerk in the M. & K. Clothing Store, has purchased a cozy cottage out in South Rock Island and will soon "ve his family into it," responds to the invitation, a number of the ladies met at the home of Miss Leanna Terrell last Wednesday evening for the purpose of organizing a social club. The club has ten members, with Miss Lizie Morrison, president; Mrs. Geo. Hall, vice president; Miss Terrell, secretary; Mrs. R. Phoenix of Moline, treasurer. In the near future, the club will return to installment of the Davenport ladies' New Year's reception. Mr. Louis Clark, one of the -old Rock Island boys, died in Chicago last week, and the remains were shipped to his mother, Mrs. Ouseley, for interment. He was in apparent good health and was astonished upon finding him dead next morning. The funeral services were held from the Baptist church last Tuesday afternoon. Besides his mother, he leaves a host of friends to mourn his departure. All having visited guests, leaving the church, his friends, etc., will oblige the correspondent by sending polices of the fact to her. FROM FACTORY TO CONSUMER BUY GOODS DIRECT AND SAVE MIDDLEMAN'S PROFIT. The Kimball Pianos, Piano Players and Organs Are the Only Instruments Sold in Des Moines by the Company That Manufactures Them. The Kimball Pianos Are Used and Recommended by the World's Greatest Artists. The above statements are worthy of your consideration if you are wanting a good instrument. Of course one hundred dollars does not mean much to some people, but we notice that the people who would not miss a music instrument are the careful buyers, and to whom we sell most of our goods. If more of the people of this city would figure with us before they plunge into a contract for some cheap goods at a high price, because of having been sold many times before they reach the age of 50, they will gift to you some other nice furniture or pay for many lessons for their children, so that they might have some use of their instrument. We have many slightly used instruments, some of which have been taken in exchange for our Kimbali pianos, or for our other expensive prices. A number of square pianos at $25 to $40, new and second hand organs, $5 to $100. Organ rooms on second and third floors. Over fifty organs in stock, from which you may select. Sheet music only 19c per copy for popular music. Other music 50 and 10c per copy. Talking machines and records. See us or write to us for what you want and we will send it to you. PROVE DOAN'S FREE HELP. Those who doubt, who think because other Kidney Remedies do them Doan's kidney Pills, the wondrous results stamp Doan merit. Aching backs are eased. Hip, back, and join pain overcome. Swelling of the limbs and dropy signs vanish. They correct urine with brick dust sediment, high colored, excessive pain in passing, dribbling, frequency, bed wettings. Dona's Kidney Pills dissolve and remove calcified and gravel from the calceolization, alopecnesis, headache, nervousness. IND., Feb. 5, 1908. — "I received the trial package of Dona's Kidney Pills and I must confess they did not bother me. I said that I had tried several kinds of kidney medicines without doing me any good. I had backache, pain in my bladder and scalding urine, and the sample package sent me stopped it all in a few days, and with the package I am now using from our drug store I expect to be cured permanently. It is wonderful, but sure and certain the medicine does its work. I was in constant misery until I commenced the use of Dona's Kidney Pills." — CHA, R. Cook, P. O. Box 80, Salem, Washington Co., IL. Who is afraid of an honest criticism is a shirk, and never would have done PROSPERITY IN CANADA. The Farmer in Western Canada Achieves Wonderful Success. One of the first things that the man who wishes to change his residence endeavors to find out is where he can go and succeed. It need be a matter of little doubt or indecision now. During the past four or five years the development of Western Canada has been so rapid, and the conditions of life there so widely known, that up to now we have taken up their homes there, and the experience of these people is that they are thoroughly satisfied with their choice of home. The methods of farming there are similar to those adopted in the United States, but the operations are simpler, the yield of grain greater and the profits more satisfactory. Ranching is carried on with lots of success. Mixed farming is always profitable, while the results in grain-raising are as certain as splendid wheat, excellent climate and fertile soil, yields of — but nothing is as satisfactory as the experience of the farmer himself, and extracts are selected from one. A good, intelligent farmer named Mears, John Mears to be exact, left Cavailier county, North Dakota, two years ago and followed the thousands who had already gone to Canada. He had twenty-five years' experience in Minnesota, in buygain, grain, including flax, but his experience extended to the well-established cell well added to the growth of flax as Western Canada. The financial results of Mr. Mears' operations in a single season are as follows: Wheat, 3,000 bushels, 1 hard, at 57¢/k, $1.785; 2,680 bushels 1 Northern, at 54¢, $1.457; Oats, 1,750 bushels, at 35¢, $1.520; Spelt, 154 bushels, at 30¢, $1.400; Total, $4,582,400, a return of more than $1,500 from a little over 250 acres, an average of $18 per acre, is surely testimony sufficiently strong to satisfy the most incredulous as to the money to be made out of the soil of the Canadian West. It is to facts like these—arguments expressible and demonstrable to prove, a steady northward movement of American farmers is due. Mr. Mears is settled near Arcola, Ass. A number of Americans who have chosen Western Canada as a house had the idea that a man enjoyed less freedom in Canada, but they soon found their mistake, and say the laws of Canada are the most liberal in the world, which latticeation which breeds so much bad feeling between people in the United States and costs them so dear in lawyers' fees. The government has established agencies at St. Paul, Minn.; Omana, Neb.; Kansas City, Mo.; Chicago, Ill.; Kansasapolis, Ill.; Detroit, Detroit, Detroit, St. Marie and Marquette, Mich.; Toledo, Ohio; Watertown, S. Dakota; Grand Forks, N. 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The fact that Baird did not go on the stand was sufficient to create almost as much of a sensation as he was expected to create if he had His silence is regarded as quite remarkable and convinces the people of the absolute truth that he was on the robbery. This was developed on the trial of Baird to be about as given in the newspapers heretofore—two men committed the robbery and were tried in third held the team in the road; the escape of the three, the wounding of Baird and his capture, and the disappearance of the suspect will be sentenced Saturday morning. There is no reason to doubt that he will receive the limit, despite the disgagement which he suffered when he gun shot wounded inflicted by Sullivan. SERVANT GIRLS FORM TRUST Housekeepers Talk of Organizing for Protection. Cedar Falls, Feb. 27.—The housekeepers of this city are greatly grateful to the housekeepers. They claim they are being made the victims of a trust which strikes home, and that unless the housekeepers can organize for self-protection the time is not enough for the girls and not the mistresses of the house will rule. When a girl is employed for general housework there are certain questions which are asked by the housekeepers which must be granted or no contract is entered into. The rules of governing the kitchen work are laid down by the organization among the kitchen girls and the housekeepers employed to comply to the regulations. The scarcity of girls for housework make it obligatory for the employers to knuckle to the demands and they must be trained in kitchen maid's union to the letter. When a girl comes to town who is not a member of the organization she is called upon by some member or employer, or by union or lay down the rules for her work. In case she refuses to comply she is ostracised by the union and finds entrance to her class of society extremely difficult. Wages paid are up to the level of the localities, cities, and afternoons and evenings, in the majority of cases, are taken. Only the importation of servant girls from other localities will relieve the situation unless the housewives enter into the routine and agree to do their own work. JUDGE CENSURES PARKER JURY. They Could Not Agree on Verdict In the Wine Room Case. Des Moines, Feb. 26. In discharging the jury which disagreed as to whether Ben Parker, Charlie Gritton and Gerald Embody had conducted a nuisance in the saloon at East Second and second, and had been ordered to censure the jury, an unusual occurrence in the Folk county district courts. The instructions to the jury were pleaded and a court ordered within an hour at least. But the jury was out for almost seven hours and then reported that it could not agree. The court instructed the jury as follows: "If you find from the evidence that in this county and within the period last named (from August 7th, 1902, to January 23, 1903), the defendants or either of them were concerned, engaged in a criminal question for the keeping for sale or selling intoxicating liquors there, you will find the defendant or defendants so engaged, concerned or employed, the evidence was that the place was a saloon, operated under the mutet law, where beer, ale, whisky, wines and other liquors were sold. After the evidence was presented, the jury could not report werden, and was discharged with the court'sensure. BROKE PARCLE; BACK TO JAIL Clinton County Man Convicted of Murder is Desperate Man. Des Moines, Feb. 27.—Frank Davis has been brought back from Norwich, Comm. to serve out in the Anamosa county, where he was an eteen-year sentence for murder in Clinton county in 1891. Davis had been paroled by the governor and had the state soon after. Complaint was made against him. Davis was leading a dead life, living in face with his daughter as his wife, and she had one child. He had been arrested and tried for brutally assaulting a woman. Connecticut was that he was a desperate man and . . . the governor of Iowa was asked to return him to the penitentiary, which has now been done. He remains at Anamosa about seven years. Gift to Mrs. Rumble Washington, Feb. 24. The general decency bill discussed in the house yesterday an item of $5,000 direct gift to the widow of the late Captain Rumble. Mrs. Krebs Found Innocent. Centerville, Feb. 23. A jury acquitted Mrs. Krebs, charged with the murder of her husband. The woman claimed that she shot in self-defense during a quarrel over her threat for a divorce on the ground that Krebs had twice assaulted her daughter. Ball for Hunter. Mt. AY, Feb. 24. Parish this evening fitted Matt Hunt's ball Bond at $1,000. Hunter is to answer in a new trial to the killing of Horor Holland. His attorney says there will doubt but the bond can be secured. GREATEST OF ALL STATES. iowa's Lead in Live Stock Wealth is Shown by Statistics. Des Moines, Feb. 25. iowa not only leads the nation and the world as a corn raising state, but is not in the front rank as the greatest live stock state in the country. According to the statistician of the United States de- partment of agriculture, the principal farm animals of Iowa are north $277, 410,488, or $85,000,000 more than those of any other state, New York ranking In the number of its horses Iowa leads in value and is second to Texas in number. Iowa has 1,044,570 horses, valued at $69 each, or worth $1,091,945 horses, but these are worth only $38,901,293, or less than half the value of Iowa horses. Kentucky and Missouri, featured in song and prose of the nation, as the greatest state down in the column both in number and value of horses and in individual value, the horses of Iowa leading all other states in average valuations. Iowa leads Iowa now stands second only to New York. The state has 1,830,912 milch cows, worth an average each of $30.33, or a total of $41,769,087. New York has 1,455,000 milch cows, valued at $55,619,000. Of cattle other than milch cows Texas has the most, the total being 8,007,910, valued at $13.70 each and worth a total of $18,264,921. There are 3,574,012 cattle Iowa leads. There are 3,574,012 cattle other that milch cows in the state, worth an average of $23.10, or a total of $28,524,645. In the combined value of all classes of cattle Iowa leads all the other As a mule producer the state does not stand high. It is seventeenth with but 45,514 mules, worth $3,400,365. Growing is also a comparatively small industry. The state has only 898,040 sheep, valued at $3.58 each, a total of $3,211,571. Montana leads in the number and value of sheep. In the production of hogs the state is far and away to the front. Iowa has 7,438,655 hogs of an average value of $8.97 and a total value of $66,724,735, while Illinois is second with $8.97 and a total value of only 35,874,735. Iowa has twice as many hogs as any other state in the union and their value is proportionately large. The total given for the value of farm animals does not include poultry or animals other than those designated. FIRETRAPS TO BE FIXED Des Moines Fire Chief After Hotels and Theaters. Des Moines, Feb. 24—The hotel horror at the Clifton house, Cedar Rapids, last week, has awakened the authorities in Des Moines, as also elsewhere, to the necessities of equipping all buildings more than two stories high, with fire escapes. Formerly the proprietor of local hotels and theater buildings were required to erect fire escapes only by ordinance, but the last legislature enacted it into statutory law. The law became effective last July, when the owners of these buildings required to comply with it as soon as practical. They were at first disposed to treat the admonition with indifference, but Chief Burnett has steadily impressed them upon them until lately the owners have displayed a complying with denatured local complying with denatured statute. The chief and his assistant, Mr. Taylor, are making daily inspection of buildings in the city, and forcing upon the perhaps averting serious calamity. **STRONG CASE AGAINST WALKER** Des Moines, Feb. 27.—The state sprung its promised sensation in the Walker murder trial yesterday when it put Ada Hazelwood upon the stand and the woman testified to seeing Walker and a smaller man whom she identified on East Walnut street, between Sixth and Seventh streets, where Isaac Finkelstein was killed; to passing Finkelstein within a few feet of the mouth of the alley, to hearing a gasp "Oh," and then turning around in time to see Finkelstein fall to the ground, stricken down by the death blow. The Hazelwood will prove the star witness of the state. The defense team in a severe cross-examination in a woman and in an attempt to impeach her testimony. Ada told a straightforward story, however, and did not alter it in any main point despite the severe cross-examination of Mr. Mulvany for the defense. ANOTHER VICTIM IS LOCATED. Dead Body at Cedar Rapids is Believed to Be Bruce, New York. Cedar Rapids, Feb. 24.—The unidentified body at the morgue, a victim of the Clifton hotel fire, is now believed to be that of M. E. Bruce, New York city. It had previously been identified as G. E. Holmes. A. P. Johnson, another guest, is also unaccounted for. Johnson is supposed to have come from an Illinois town, presumably Morris. Fire at the Pulman hotel yesterday did slight damage. It aroused the authorities to the importance of immediately escape law, and the proprietors were ordered to at once place a metal roof on the building. ROGERS GOT FOUR YEARS. Man Who Shot William Work is Sen- tenced to Resistance. Manchester. Feb. 27—Judge F. C. Platt sentenced Richard Rogers to four years, and Oliver Leibbe to eight years in the Anamasa penitentiary. Rogers, blacksmith, who, Januay of this city, worked of this city in the am, while under the influence of liquor, and after having indulged in a purlestil encounter in which he was the aggressor, found some guilty of the charge of rage in the court last week. Both prisoners were taken to Anamasa by Shiffler Fail. Iowa Falls in Guard. Des Moines, Feb. 24—Adjustant General Byers returned yesterday from Iowa Falls, where he looked over the ground with reference to mustering in the army. Byers failed to take the place of the Fort. Regiment formerly occupied by Marshalltown. He was very much pleased with the situation at Iowa Falls and was given to the national guard with a big company well supported locally. The company has already been gathered and will be mustered in in time to parade in the encampments this year. 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Parker and was passed on by Judge Given that will be of interest to those engaged in the liquor business in the state. The testimony snowed that Parker had procured the bond filed with his consent from an indemnity company, and that the year for which he had paid the tax expired in September 1981, and that the year for which the state maintained there had not been compliance with the mulet law, masmuch as there had been no bond for the period between September and January. The defense claimed, and offered testimony to the court, that the bond tention being that the bond ran indefinitely, or as long as a saloon was conducted by the parties named in the bond upon the premises it described. There was evidence to the effect that the bond business in the hands of the local agent of the bond companies and depended upon him to make renewals, and that it was the oversight of the agent that resulted in the filing of the bond. But the principal contention was that in long as the first bond was in force there was the law that the law had been complied with. Judge Given instructed the jury that the law contemplates the filing of a new bond the first day of each year and the payment of the mulit tax law. He said that failure to do this does away with the protection afforded by the law, and that the sales of liquors become violations of the old Clark law, as asserent yesterday that a great many salamiskeepers in Des Moines fail to renew their bonds from year to year, figuring that a bond continues until revoked by those signing it. It was also stated that it has the common practice in the state to do this. COUNCIL TO ENFORCE ORDER Announces That Assessors Must Return True Valuation. Des Moines, Feb. 28. —The executive council has authorized its secretary to communicate with the various county auditors of the state with a view to securing the names of the various assessors in their districts and heads of the local boards or equalization. The council proposes to see that the assessors return full valuations on all real estate coming under their inspection; the council approves the letters to the first step in a campaign that has been planned for that purpose. When the council issued its orders to assess last year a special point was made because that the code declares that assess must assess land at its market value. It is learned from various sources that the assessors on the part of the assessors to disregard this instruction and to return valuations that are from 20 to 30 per cent lower than the land can market value. It is to frustrate these attempts that the assessors taking action. Circular letters which are soon to be issued to the assessors will call attention to the fact that the law provides that assessors who knowly fall or neglect" to return full valuations and be liable to the extent of $500 in a civil action. HE STOPPED A RUNAWAY. J. G. Glass of Cresco Almost Lost Hia Life. Cresco, Feb. 24.—J. G. Glass of the T. E. Glass Grocery Co., while attempting to stop a runaway team hitched to one of the tie Standard Oil Co.'s large tank wagons, was thrown under the wheels and seriously injured. The ground was lye where he fell, and he was found in such a position that one sank he was caught by a rear wheel and his head caught by a rear wheel of the wagon, and he was pushed along the ground by the wheels for about twenty feet. The brakes were set and the wagon was caught along the ground, and this probably saved him from being run over and crushed. His scalp was so badly torn that the surgeons found it necessary and laid out a dress to pressing it. He lost consciousness about aours after the accident, and remained so during the remainder of the Jay, and serious internal injuries are feared. WILL TAKE PRODUCE TO CITY Interurban Preparing to Supply City With Produce. Des Molles, Feb. 24.—The Interurban Electric Railway company is having constructed at the shops in this city three or four cars which will be devoted exclusively to the shipment of butter, eggs, milk, vegetables, etc. from farms and gardens along the line to the city. The company owns Molles. The cars are designed to accommodate express business and the other to carry milk and vegetables in refrigerator compartments. When the service is put on, a car will leave Collierville and arrive in Newtowns and another at 7 o'clock, for Des Molles bringing in milk, vegetables and butter for the early market. The company will erect platforms at convenient points along the line for the use of milkmen and others who may have occasion to use them. WEALTHY FARMER ACQUITTED. Ira Newman Waa Charged With Horse Stealing. Clarinda, Feb. 26.—The jury in the 1924 Newman horse stealing case returned a verdict not guilty. The case has excited marked interest all over the county from the fact that Mr. Newman was a member of the one of Shenandoah's most honored citizens. He is a pillar in the Baptist church, superintendent of the Baptist Sunday school and his wealth is estimated all the way from $40,000 to as strong in favor of the acquittal, as the evidence introduced was purely circumstantial. Body: Horribly Mutilated. Dubuque, Feb. 27—Patrick Manning, a laborer, was killed at Postville. He was run over by a train and his body horribly mutilated. He lived on forails; was 35 years old and unmarried. Saloons Break Agreement. Sioux City, Feb. 24.—The agreement entered into by the saloon men, anti-saloon league and Mayor Caldwell, by which the anti-saloon league withdrew from the fight against the saloons and by which the saloons were to be permitted to remain open an extra hour Saturday, is to be severely tested. Four saloons have already broken their agreement. Mayor Caldwell will ask that their licenses be revoked and will use every effort in his power to close them up. The saloons which ought are the best known in the city. 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"I wish to give my testimony to the difference of Cuticura Remedies in what seems to me so useful what remarkable cases. I had a number of skin tumours—small ones—on my arms which had never been treated. Two years ago one came on my throat. At first it was only about as large as a pinhead, but, as it was in a position where my collar, if not right, had become very sensitive and began to grow rapidly. Last spring it was as large, if not larger, than a bean. A pinhead started it to swelling, and in a day or two it was as large as half an orange. I was very much alarmed, and was at a loss to determine whether it was a carbuncle tended down into my chest was all gone, and my neck now seems to be perfectly well. About five or six years ago my sister had a similar experience. She had two large lumps come under her arm, and they grew rapidly, and our physician wanted to cut them out. I would not listen to it, and the tried the Cuticura Remedies (as I did a just right, and the result of my efforts in six weeks' time the lumps had entirely disappeared, and have never returned. I have great faith in the Cuticura Remedies, and I believe they might be as efficacious in similar cases with other people, and thus save much suffering, and perhaps life. I have derived so much benefit from A woman seated at a desk, writing in a notebook. The background features shelves filled with books and papers. and was unable to speak, when her daughter, at my suggestion, tried the effect of the Cuticura Ointment to treat her acne. She says, she was very shortly relieved of the most distressing symptoms. The swelling seemed to be exteriorized, and she is now able to be around her, and can talk as well as ever. swelling. On renewing it I would bath my neck a very few times, and a few times the Cutieca Ointment had drawn the swelling to a head, when it broke. Every morning it was opened and the cutieca Ointment had squeezed and bathed, and fresh Ointment put on. Pus and blood, and a yellow, cheesy, tumorous matter came out. In about three or four minutes the completely eliminated boil and tumor. The soreness that had thickened CUTICUA REMEDIES are sold throughout the crushed field. PRICES: Cutieca Ointment, 60 per bottle (in the form of Chocolate Cuffed Pills), 30 per val. of Cutieca Ointment, 30 per box, and Cutieca Ointment by personal letter to me." Chicago, Nov. 12, 1902. CUTICUA REMEDIES are sold throughout the crushed field. PRICES: Cutieca Ointment, 60 per bottle (in the form of Chocolate Cuffed Pills), 30 per val. of Cutieca Ointment, 30 per box, and Cutieca Ointment by personal letter to me." Chicago, Nov. 12, 1902. CUTICUA REMEDIES are sold throughout the crushed field. PRICES: Cutieca Ointment, 60 per bottle (in the form of Chocolate Cuffed Pills), 30 per val. of Cutieca Ointment, 30 per box, and Cutieca Ointment by personal letter to me." "I wish to give my testimony to the efficiency of the Cutucra Remedies in what seems to me two sometimes the number of skin tumours—small ones—on my arms which had never given me serious trouble; but about two years ago one came on my arm as a pighead, large as a pinhead, but as it was in a position where my collar, if not just right, would irritate it, it soon became very sensitive and began to grow rapidly. Last spring it was removed and the body was a little unusual irritation of my collar started it to swelling, and in a day or two it was as large as half an orange. I was very much impressed by the termine whether it was a caribunde or a malignant tumor. "My friends tried to persuade me to consult my physician; but dreading that he would insist on using a pill. Instead I got a small bottle of Cuticula Resolvent and a box of Cuticula Ointment. I took the former according to directions, and spread a thick layer of the Ointment on a skin surface, swelling. On renewing it I would bathe my neck in very warm water and Cuticula Soap. In a few days the Cuticula Ointment had drawn the swelling to a head, when it broke. Every morning it was opened and squeezed and bathed, and fresh Ointment put on. Pus and blood, and a yellow, cheesy, tumorous matter came out. In about three or four weeks' time this treatment was tummy tump. The soreness that had ex- constantly advising others to use them. Recently I recommended them to an office boy for a job, and I am able to abble with salt rheum. The man's feet were swollen to an enormous size, and he had not worn it before or weeks. Two buttons and Resolvent and two boxes of Cuticura Ointment worked a perfect cure. You never saw a more grateful man in your life. I never interested in another case where I have recommended Cuticura just now. My housemaid's mother has a goatine very dangerous point. The doctors told her that nothing could be done; that she could live only two or three weeks, or very dangerous strangulation. She was confined to her bed. Chicago, Nov. 12, 1902. Address all communications for three colleagues, Mrs. Bashaw street, Miss Downey, President of the Iowa State Federation, 711 Bashaw street, Ortumwa, Iowa. Miss Margaret M. Coleman of Buxton, Iowa is a promising young writer, and Iowa should be proud of this gifted and beloved daughter of their state. The following is a synopsis of a paper written by her. "Perils of the Twentieth Century." We pass this way but once. The world through which we are passing is in some respects like a turnpike road, along which vice and folly have erected their tollgates for the accommodation of travelers. These tollgates are as great in variety as in the amount of toll. They tempt us with many vain pleasures, and win thousands, but she cakes without mercy. Like artful robbers they allure until they get their victims in their power, then they rob, of health, wealth, character, of purpose, of piety and purity and brings the end of a blasted life. Pride and fashion have erected tollgates along this road and takes, heavy toll of the purse. Many men have become beggars by paying at their gates. Intemperance the worst of all, plays the part of a sturdy villian. He not only gets from his customers health and wealth, but prostitutes the noblest faculties of the soul to bases uses. Its poison is insidious. And there are many other tollgates that gather unjust taxes on the turnpike road. Then let us as travelers beware, if we intend to make successful journey. Shun evil companions, bad language disdain. Bad habits are easily acquired, they are like weeds, they flourish rapidly and rankly without care or culture. M. M. COLEMAN. "The Twentieth Century Needlework Club are entering heartily into the work of race elevation. We are gaining in influence and number" writes Miss Wells state organizer. CEDAR RAPIDS. Mrs. M. A. Boyd writes, "we have organized a club here to assist in this work of "Lifting as we climb" and realize in union there is strength we want to unite with the Federation." FT. MADISON. Miss A. Harper is endeavoring toaken an interest in this work in Ft. Madison. She said, "I am very much interested in the Federation." OTTUNWA. Mrs. Charles Taylor entertained in honor of the Ida Wells Club at a reception last Friday, the affair was delightful in every detail. The ladies were beautifully gowned, the house was profusely decorated, there was a feast of good things and a cordial taterchange of greetings and good will between the club women with the hope that a better acquaintance will cement and strengthen into lasting friendship. The Henevolent Club is progressing as only good clubs can. Mrs. M. A. Strother is organizer and president and under her able administration the club took permanent root and continues to grow. The club meets every Thursday. After business they have lectures on Domestic Science followed by discussion by members of the club. The club is for the good of all and any woman resident of this city may become a member by signing the constitution and promising to promote its welfare. Good Intent Club is flourishing as "only weeds flourish." They are truly living up to the motto "Lifting as we climb" and endeavoring to establish public sentiment for us and not against us. They have open wide their door and are inviting the weak and faltering who have formerly been pushed back and endeavoring to set their feet in paths of right, realizing that only thus can the object for which this club movement stands, the uplifting and betterment of humanity, be accomplished. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1903. Nettie Hazzard, plaintiff versus M. H Hazzard, defendant. Hazzard will be plaintiff. Hazzard will be here审訴 that on or before the 23d day of April, A. D. 1903. the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming you a divorce from you the court of the custody of your two minor children, Leena and Theodore. For further particulars see petition when on file, and unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day of the next term, being the commencement at Des Moines on the 4th day of May 1903, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 13th day of February 1003 WOODSON & BROWN, Attorneys for Plaintiff. THE SPRING NUMBER OF THE DELINEATOR. The March Delineator presents an annually excellent of literary featur- A. J. LAXMAN A. W. LAYMAN Mr. Layman the present county Treasurer, who was recently appointed to fill the unexpired term of John McKay is a candidate for the nomination at the coming primaries March 6th. His many friends are working hard for him and believe he will be nominated. He is a gentlemen to meet, well qualified and will make a good treasurer, he solicit your vote, as he never ask or held any office before in his life. ```markdown ``` The above cut is a true likeness of that young active intelligent worker in the educational field. Prof. Thornburg is a candidate for renomination for county superintendent of public schools, for his second term. He has made one of the best and most earnest workers in the cause of improved and advanced education. He was born on a farm, attended the country common schools, later he taught in the country schools of this county and then he es and an inviting display of the fashions for Spring. In the Social Life of the Army and Navy, Waldon Fawcett writes of the social pleasures of the two arms of the national defence, afoot and ashore. In fiction two excellent short stories are conspicuous; The Wreck of the Night Express, an exciting railway story by Francis Lynde, with illustrations by Marchand and A Competent Spinster, a delightful tale of the deeds of a strenuous girl written by Jeanie Drake and illustrated by A. I. Keller. The love story Thyra Varrick, drawing to a close yet increases in interest. A qualit Philadelphia house is the subject of the article in the Homes of the Past and Present series. In the Miladi papers Mrs Clara E. Laughlin writes entertainingly-of woman's relations to the-made and the product of the factory. Mrs. Birney's article on fear, anxiety and grief in children is of special interest to parents, and the sewing lesson will prove of benefit to the children, for whom there are the usual stories and pastimes. The social fancy-work and household departments are up to the usual standard. We have at last got the minutes of the association for which we are very glad; as we had begun to think we were not going to get them. Miss Bertha Williams of Chicago who was called here by the illness of her sister. Mrs C. H. Eubanks, returned home Sunday afternoon. Rev. M. L. Blackwell will preach at the Second Baptist church Wednesday night, Feb. 25. Mr. Charles Thomas has been very ill at his home for a week. Mrs. Anna Yeiser met with a serious accident last week. Having a pain in her left side she went to the shelf for a bottle of liniment, and not noticing, got a bottle of carbolic acid and rubbed it on her side before she detected the difference. Mr. Fred Henry has been laid up several days with the lappie. Well we guess the ground hog would not be quite so severe on us as to let us have cold weather for six long weeks. So far this week the weather is just like spring. Mr. Frank Steuart has returned to Ft. Madison and is now confined at home with inflamatory rheumatism. Mrs. Eubanks is now couvalescent. Mrs. Louisa Chambers returned PROF. Z. C. THORNBURG For Superintendent. FORT MADISON NOTES. erty Treasurer, who was recently appointed of John McKay is a candidate for primaries March 6th. His many a and beleive he will be nominated, qualified and will make a good he never ask or held any office entered college from where he graduated. He the entered the Des Moines public schools as an instructor and later as superin'endent of the Highland Park High school, from there he was elected county superintendent. He is a self made young man, having gone through the different stages which eminently quality him to discharge the duties of said office. He has inaugurated the plan of visiting each school house and holding township meetings to know the real needs of the schools. He is an active republican and merits your support. home from a visit to Buxton last week. The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Circle will meet at the home of Mrs. Eliza Jackson Monday March, Ist. All are invited to attend. Rev. M. I. Gordon returned Saturday from Musoatine where the event a few days. The marriage of Miss Cora Orchutfield to Mr. Ishmial Henington occurred Wednesday evening the 18th at the home of Mrs. Frink Terry on Meadow street. Rev. Jones officiated. The young couple will make the future home in this city. Mrs. Wm. Baley and Mrs. Geo. Bailey are on the sisk list. The Christian Endeavor meets every Sunday evening at six o'clock. William Horn, president. At the regular meeting of the young men's Forum held every Sunday afternoon at the A. M. K. church, the members of the organization listened to a paper read by B. J. C. Bason on the e-mail habit. A general discussion of the subject followed. The subject for next Sunday is church etiquette. All the young men are invited. Mrs. Charles Taylor entertained the I. B. W. B. C. at home on M rion St. Friday afternoon. A lengthy and interesting programme was prepared for the occasion. A dainty two course lunch was served after which the ladies departed for their homes voting Mrs. Taylor a novel entertainer. The E. S. M. C. met with Mr. C. T. Good Tuesday evening. The purpose of this club is to encourage the young people in music both vocal and instrumental and promise great success, officers of the club are: president, J. H. Weeks, first vice-president, Edna Martin; second vice-president, Florence Downey; secretary Mrs Mattie Bates; assistant Secretary E. Weeks; treasurer, W. H. Bales. A large number of young people were entested at a party given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Weils Fowler on Pium street. The evening was spent in games. At a late hour dainty refreshments were served and the jolly party departed affirming that Mr. and Mrs. Fowler were delightful entertainers. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Brane Office 501 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. OTTUMWA NEWS. Miss Marguerite Mason and M. Loniel Walker of Iowa City spent a few days visiting at the home of Miss Florence Waite. Sawyer Lumber is reported sick. Robt. Patterson is able to be out after an attack of quinney. Mrs. Fannie Groomes spent a few days visiting friends in Rock Island last week. A very pleasant party was given last Monday evening in honor of Miss Mason and Mr. Walker of Iowa City at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Shackleford. Games, music and social conversation were the features of the evening. Dainty refreshments were served. The guests took their departure at a late hour voting the evening as a very enjoyable one. Miss Moson and Mr. Walker left for their home Friday morning. Henry Seay spent a few days in Rock Island. Ill. last week. Mr. Abraham Sea Brooks and Mrs Mary Hazelwood were married last Wednesday evening at the Court House Judge Jackson performed the ceremony Mr. Brooks issued invitations to the A. M. E. church, but owing to difficulties with his pastor, the doors were locked against him and he had to seek refuge where trouble never comes single handed. He had written for Rev. M. I. Gordon his former pastor to perform the ceremony, received a favor bole reply, when low the train was five or six hours late, and Rev. Gordon did not arrive in time. Mr. Brooks is one of our most influential citizens an ardent church wizard and class leader, while his bride is a refined intelligent lady of Camera, Mo. They received numerous presents and will go to housekeeping at 973 Fullam Ave. Rev. M. I. Gordon was a guest of F. E. White while in the city. The young men will entertain their lady friends Thursday evening. Lucinda Lee entered jHigh School recently. Mrs. S. Mayweather and daughter Ida of Wilton spent last week at the home of Mrs. Edward Bains. Don't forget the Christian Endeavor Sunday evening at 6:30. The wedding bells will soon ring again. Subscribe for the Bystander. HENRY GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Director. 1115 Locust St. K. C. S. Kansas City Southern Railway "Straight as the Crow Flies" KANSAS CITY TO THE GULF FASSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE, SOIL AND RESOURCE THAN ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN WORLD, FOR ITS LENGTH. Along its line are the finest lands, suited for growing small grain, corn, flax, cotton; for commercial apple and peach orchards, for other fruits and berries; for commercial cantaloupe, tomato and general truck farms; for sugar cane and rice cultivation; for merchantable timber; for raising houses, nuggets, cattle hogs, sheep poutry and Agrora goats, at prices ranging from. FREE GOVERNMENT HOMESTEADS to twenty-five dollars or more per acre. Cheap round trip home-seekers and one-way colonist tickets, on sale first and third Tuesdays of each month. Write for a copy of "CURRENT EVENTS," published by the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY The Short Line to "IREXPENSIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES." H. D DUTTON TRAV, PABB. AGT KANSAS CITY; MO. F E ROESLER, TRAV, PABB. AND IMIG'N AGT., KANSAS CITY, MO. CALIFORNIA OREGON AND WASHINGTON NORTH-WESTERN LINE THREE SOLID TRAINS DAILY over the only double-track railway between Chicago and the Missouri River. Direct route and excellent train service from all points in Iowa. Three trains a day to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland Through service of compartment, drawing-room and Pullman tourist sleeping cars, dining cars, observation and buffet cars and free reclining chair cars. For tickets and information apply to agents of THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE or address W. B. KNICKKRN, Passenger Traffic Manager, CHICAGO. Residence 1428 Woodland MANAGER WANTED We desire to employ a trustworthy lady or gentleman to manage our business in this County and adjoining territory. Our house is well and favorably known. $20.00 Straight Cash Salary and all Expenses paid each week by Check direct from Headquarters expense money advanced; previous experience unnecessary; position per manent. Address Thomas J. Cooper, Manager, 1040 Caxton Building, Chicago, Ill. M ..Announcement Cards.. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Sheriff, subject to the decision of the republican county convention. G. S. Perry. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Supervisor of the 5th district, subject to the republican primaries. L. H. DeFord. Please announce my name as a candidate for county treasurer, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. Dr Charles Hose, of Sarawak, after many experiments, has formed the theory that the disease beri beri arises in tropical regions because the consumption of moldy rice. 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BOSTON CHEMICAL CO., The Northern Pacific Railway takes pleasure in announcing that their popular overland train, the "NORTH COAST LIMITED," will be continued during the winter. This broad vestibulated, steam heated, electric lighted train with its model observation car equipped with the most modern conveniences, such as parlor, reading and writing rooms, library of choice books, supplemented with the latest magazines and illustrated papers, buffet, bath room, barber shop, and card rooms; with standard Pullman and tourist sleeping cars (the former with berth lights in each section), as well as handsome day coaches, guarantees the traveling public service between St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and Fargo, Butte, Spokane, Seattle, Tacoma and Portland absolutely unrivaled. 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