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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. CITY NEWS. Mr. B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city please contact the parish priest, then inform us we could assist your local needs—did Mrs. J. C. Williams was very sick the first part of this week. Miss Olive Smith is suffering with an attack of the neuralgia this week. Mrs. J. B. Rush has recovered from recent illness caused by the la gripe. Rev. F. W. Walker filled the pulpit at Corinthian Baptist church Sunday night. J. H. Mixon, Jewelry, No. 312 West Third street, tunes pianos and repaira organs. Miss Viola McAllister, who spout about a month in Ohio, returned to the city last week. After a weeks' visit Miss Lella Sheffy of Muchakinock returned to her home last Saturday morning. Mrs. Sally Newberry has become so feeble and weak that she cannot do her house work. Mr. Robert Ralkes received the sad news last week of the death of his son Albert Groves at Philadelphia, Pa. He was buried there, but Mr. Ralkes may have the body brought here for interment. Warnets, the youngest daughter of Mrs. J. Watts, has been quite sick with pneumonia the past week, but is much better at this writing. Frank Bradley, expert bathman for B. P. Parker, has accepted a position with D. M. Miller of New York City and will leave soon for that place. Mrs. J. W. Fields of Oak street, who has been very sick, was taken to the Methodist Hospital this week and had an operation performed last Wednesday. It is the hope of her many friends that she may soon recover. J. W. Washington, Grand Chancellor of the K. of. P. lodge of the state of Iowa, of Cleveland, was in ourcity last week, accompanied by Mr. Sidney Carter of Colfax. Frank Smith of the C. R. & P. By. is spending his vacation here. It seems strange that Frank will come several hundred miles once a month to spend a few days here, "however" he does. Frank Cunningham (white) who shot and killed Andrew Johnson on Sunday morning, March 1st, was indicted by the grand jury on the charge of murder in the first degree. His trial commenced Wednesday afternoon before Judge Given. □ Wm Smith of Marquisville left last Saturday for St. Louis, Mo. He with a number of men that are members of the K. P. band at Cleveland, have been engaged to consolidate with other musicians and furnish music at one of the parks in St. Louis, this summer. LOW RATES WEST. Every day until April 30th the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway will sell one way colonist tickets to many western points at very low rates. Three through trains daily with chair cars and tourist sleepers attached. Call at 410 Walnut Street for full information. In mentioning last week about Mrs. Grant Pergerson securing a divorce we did not state where. It was in the courts at Omaha, Nebr., and she was restored to her maiden name, Viola Jackson. When asked about the reorganization of the Des Moines Giants baseball team, John McClain said last Wednesday night, "we are going to have a meeting Friday night for that purpose and the personnel of the team will be about the same as it was last year. We expect to commence practising early this year, and the outlook is good for a good team." We received this week the report of the third annual convention of the National Negro Business League, that was held at Richmond, Va., August 85 to 27 of last year. The book contains 132 pages; is well compiled and arranged. It has the cuts of the officers and members of the executive committee. We extend our thanks to Mr. E. J. Scott for his kindness in sending us the report. EXCUSSION RATES VIA CHICAGO MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 21st the C. 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 Wallace Street for all information. ```markdown ``` Daniel Oliver and several young men from Colafax attended the Musicon musical entertainment last Wednesday night. Little Louis Vivian Wilson died March 19, at the home of her grand parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Wm. Whitfield, 844 Park street, age 7 months. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith last Saturday. This was the child of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Wilson of Cresco, Iowa. A. F. & A. M. MUSICALE. North Star Lodge No. 2, A. & A. M., gave a musical and promonade at Cycling hall hall Wednesday evening. One of the largest crowds that has assembled in that spacious hall this year was there. About 300 guests accepted the invitation by their presence. It was after 9 o'clock when the first number of the programme was played, which was an overature by the mandolin club, than a selection by the same club, Mr. K. J. Hamilton rendered a mandolin solo in his usual faultless form. "Leonas" was sung by Mr. Joseph Wyatt in a pleasing manner. "Under the Bamboo Tree" was sung by the Messrs. Megan & Williams, assisted by the quartette A selection by Kromer's orchestra finished the musical programme. The same orchestra furnished music for the dancing numbers. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woods led the grand march. It was near 1 o'clock when the strains of "Home Sweet Home" was heard. The following committee had charge of the affairs: Messrs. J. S. Wiltshire chairman, W. T. Buckner, Harrison Gould, Gus Watkins, J. H. Woods, C. A. Harris and C. B. Woods. Refreshments were served by experienced waiters, which gave zest to the evening pleasures. All present will look forward to the next entertainment to be given by the Masonic order, as they are good entertainers. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. Services Sunday, March 29. 10:30 a.m. Partor's text, Rev. 7:14. 12:00 m. Sunday School. 6:30 p. m. Young People's meeting. All the young people are requested to be present. 7:30 p. m. Pastor's subject, "Nebe chudnzezza Fall. All are cordially invited. Mr. Henry Brown's Sunday School class will give an entertainment Tuesday evening for the purpose of purchasing books for the school. INSURANCE NEWS. Insurance men of the West who read the daily column of insurance information in The Chicago Record-Herald keep pace with the times and are prepared for all emergencies and contingencies that have grown into the insurance business. The column "with Insurance Man" gives in compact form all the latest dolguis in the insurance world, and is conceived by insurance men everywhere to be the best and most up-to-date report published by any newspaper in the United States. The Record-Herald does not copy its information from insurance journals, but secures it first hand from managers, agents and companies and by telegraph from its own special correspondence, by telephone and in special cable dispatches from abroad. The New York service of the Record-Herald's insurance department is equal to no other paper. In fact The Record-Herald is the only daily newspaper that gives insurance men the first information daily on every important event in the insurance business. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. WITH A FEW DOLLARS to invest, the farmer or artisan desirous of changing his location should investigate conditions in Missouri, Kansas' Indian Territory, Oklahoma and Texas, "Business Chances," and other interesting books telling of the pro's perity and progress in the Great Southwest, free. Address "KATY." 304 Wainwright Blog, St. Louis, Mo. Low Colonist Excursions from the North on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Mrs. G. I. Holt entertained the H. B. S. reading circle Thursday afternoon; a very interesting program was enjoyed; a large membership was present. Mrs. Holt always proves herself a royal entertainer. Dainty refreshments were served; Miss Nina Hamilton assisted in serving. The programme for April first, reading of the Crisis; Mrs. Warwick questions, Mrs. Holt and Mrs. Graves instrumental and vocal music. The circle adjourned to meet with Mrs. Palmer, Wednesday afternoon April 1st. ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY and All Next Week The ladies of Des Moines and vicinity are cordially invited to attend OUR FIRST SPRING SHOWING Of a complete display of millinery fashions consisting of the finest examples of Paris Pattern Hats, coupled with the wonderfully clever conceptions of our own corp of expert designers, making a display of all the latest fads in correct headwear and designs seen only at the Royal Millinery Co., 610 Walnut Street. Des Moines, Iowa. EDITORIALS. WHO ARE THE BARRIERS TO RACE PROGRESS? In recent years we hear many of our colored leaders, ministers, public speakers and politicians make a great speech about race harmony, race unity and race progress, stating that we must be united and work together for the success of one another. The above idea and expressions are good and should be carried out. Let us see where the fault lies and why they are not carried out. First. When our race hold a called convention or a mass meeting, or even meet in literary, debating or a political organization, the first thing you see them do is to get into a little clique to down or defeat someone that this little clique think ought to be defeated, or to get up and try to create a feeling between old citizens and the new comer or what is still more observable, to create a feeling between the young men and the older men. All of these acts are narrow, mean, treacherous and injurious to any race or class of people. In nearly every case those foolish cliques are started by some young man with no mature judgment, and less discretion. It is true that the older men of our race have most of the political preference and better standing in the community then the unacquainted young man would have, even though the young man is ever so much better qualified for said place. Now again, let us be honest, who is it to-day that keeps the race separate in every community in America. It is the young, unreasonable, egotistical, self-conceited man. Then another thing that is per se and must be stopped is, when any colored person is elected to a position, the next time every colored person tries for that same position; the result is generally that some white man secures it. The market mastership and constable was lost in our city for that reason. When a man or woman of our race receives an appointment, a few of the race will start to try to have him or her displaced to put in some one else who suits their particular fancy; then the next year that man or woman may not suit their fancy, so they seek to have him or her displaced and thus keep the race from being united. Why there are hundreds of other places that ought to and can be opened to the race if they would work for it. Then my young man, it does seem to me, as a young man, that some of us are our own worst hindrance the race has, to keep them from being united and working in peace and harmony. YOUNG WASHINGTON'S ILL HEALTH. Several weeks ago we received notice that John T. Washington, a very exemplary, industrious and intelligent young clerk from Buxton, Iowa, had become so run down in health that he had to resign his clerkship in the large Company store and go to Hot Springs, Ark., to recuperate in health. Mr. Washington was prominent in social and public affairs, and was director of the large choir at the A. M. E. church. He was the BYSTANDER's sole agent and correspondent in Buxton and made an excellent agent. It is the hope of his many friends in Buxton and Boone, his native home, that he may speedily regain his health. His wife accompanied him to the South. A. M. E. CHURCH TROUBLE TO BE INVESTIGATED. We received word that the charges preferred against Rev. H. S. Graves, pastor of the A. M. E. church, will be fully investigated, and the pastor tried on those charges preferred against him before the Presiding Elder, Rev. J. W. Malone, several weeks ago, and sent to the bishop, Abraham Grant of Indianapolis. The charges were of nearly a dozen different accusations and each was proven to be true. The bishop had hoped to have come here himself, and did get as far as Chicago, but took suddenly sick and was forced to return home, therefore he appointed a committee consisting of Rev. G. C. Booth, D. D., Presiding Elder of the Chicago District, Rev. A. J. Carey, D. D. of Quinn Chapel, Dr. R. C. Ransom, D. D. of the Institutional, Rev. W. S. Brooks, D. D. of St. Stephens church, all of Chicago; Rev. T. Reeves of Minneapolis, Rev. J. R. Clemens of Oskaloosa and Rev. E. G. Jackson of Sioux City, Ia. This committee will begin deliberations Tuesday morning behind closed doors at 10:30 o'clock. FORT MADISON NOTES. Rev. D. A. Holmes of St. David, Ill., preached at the Second Baptist church Sunday. His text was Found, Judge 1:21—22, subject, "The Key to the Archway." Sunday evening Proverbs 4:23. His sermons were a spiritual as well as an intellectual feast. The audience being held spell bound by the proficiency of his sermons; ought to remember and follow the patelled point out through the dark maze of life by his pituqueque and uplifting expressions. Ft. Madison has surely been blessed by his visit here. Master Hazel* Wallace of Monmouth spent Saturday and Sunday here with his parents. Mt. Floyd Robinson left Thursday morning for Topeka, Kansas, where he has accepted a position under Supt. Mudge of the Santa ge K. R. Miss Hattie Penman, after a pleasant visit who relatives here, returned to her home in Chicago last Thursday morning. Mr. H. Blades has purchased a fine horse. Mrs. M. Eubanks departed for Rock Island last Friday morning where she will visit her brother, Mr. A. Williams. The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave another social Saturday night, which was quite a success. Mr. Ben Davis has been on the sick list for the last few days. Many are suffering from colds and la grises owing to the sudden change in the weather. Mrs. Mary Casey and daughter Pearl will depart Thursday morning for their home in Champaign. Ill. The Booker T. Washington Literary Society seems to be progressing nicely. Mrs. Mahala Henry and son, Maceo, spent a few days last week in Lagrange, Mo., visiting her parents and relatives. Don't forget the Easter programme at Second Baptist church, Sunday April 12. There was a large congregation Sunday morning and evening to greet Rev. D. A. Holmes. Quite a number had the pleasure of visiting the prison Sunday School Sunday afternoon. It makes people think spring is here sure enough when they see the boats running. Rev. M. L. Blackwell is in town again, the guest of Mpse Eliza Cronsen. HOMEESEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND SOUTHWEST, AND COLONIST LOW RATES WEST. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion Tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above, Standard and Tourist Sleeping Cars, Reclining Chair Cars and "The Best of Everything." For particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway. CLINTON ITEMS. Mr. Wm. Giles returned last week from a several weeks visit in Chicago with relative and friends. H. W. Finkard, formerly a resident of this city, accepted a situation with the C. & N. W, recently, between DeKalb and Clinton, spent Sunday with his Clinton friends. Mrs. C. V. Bush received the sad intelligent this week from Mrs. S. W. Clark, of the death of her husband, which took place recently at his house in Chicagoland, Ohio, after an illness of several months duration. Mr. Clark was prominent in circle circles, being at the death of a 33d degree Mason; having served in the several higher branches of the order, Mrs. Clark visited in Clinton four years ago, the guest of Mrs. C. V. Bush. While here she made a number of friends who sympathize with her in her sad hour of infliction. Lucien Hill is out again after a months quarantine with smallpox. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. Wepes of Chicago is in the city visiting relatives. Mr. John Hedges came in Saturday night from Burilburg. Mr. Bollin of Ottumwa is the new barber for B. H. Heckley. The concert's given Monday and Tuesday nights at the A. M. E. church by Mr. Rehmann was well attended. Rev. Miller prescheduled at the Baptist church Sunday night in the absence of Rev. Bolling. Rev. Bolling is carring on revival meetings at Oaklaoosa. Mr. L. H. McCracken is still unable to be at his shop. Mr. Lincoln Nunnelly is home with the measles this week. Abe I. K. S. club met with Miss Nunnelly Thursday night. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS. Mr. J. W. Walker has gone to St. Paul on business. Rev. Nickerson returned to Pella last Thursday. Mrs. R. S. Wright returned home from Boone last Friday. The Pleasant Hour club met with Miss Eva Cottomas at her home last Friday evening. Mrs. Howard and daughter, Miss Dealla of Albion, were guests of their daughter and sister, Mrs. Geo. Suier Sunday. The executive board of the Iowa Colored Baptist Association held a two days session at the First Colored Baptist church last Tuesday and Wednesday. The members of the board are: Rev. T. L. Griffith, Des Moines; Rev. Underwood, D. D. Lincoln, Neb.; Rev. J. H. Jones, Ottumwa; Rev. S. Bates, Evans; Rev. D. Phelea Peoria, Ill.; Rev. W. T. Mickerson, Marshalltown and Rev. William Reeves of Burton. Rev. Griffith of Des Moines preached an eloquent sermon Wednesday evening, as also did Rev. Phelea of Peoria the previous evening. KNOXVILLE AND GALESBURG, ILINOIS BUGETARIAN. Well, what do you think? We are having more snow at this writing. Don't hurry with your Easter bonnets. Too cold yet. Rev. D, M. Lewis of Princeton very fully filled the pulpit at the A. M. E. church at Knoxville Sunday, in the absence of the pastor. There was an absence both morning and evening, two persons asked for prayers. In a recent communication from little Lonnie Dennis, the child evangelist, he informed Rev. Wade that he would be with him in Knoxville sometime in April to conduct a series of meetings. He is at present in Omaha. We have been informed that the Pantitorum club in Knoxville will discontinue their business soon. We are certainly sorry to hear this. Mr. Joan Brooks has secured employment at the Parington brick yards in East Galesburg. The revival services at the A. M. E. church in Galesburg are get in progress. It was thought that they would close this week, but but out to the interest there seem to be a continuation of the bringing of coals to christ. They thought best not to close until this week. The Baptist church in Galesburg are having success with their meeting. The pastor, Rev. Rods baptized 20 candidates Sunday evening. Rev. Lewis was entertained while in Knoxville by the following ladies. Mesdres Marth Knox, Sarah Clark, Corn Veasey and Mattle Wade. v. ALHIA NOTES. Mr. Underwood of Buxton was in town Sunday. Mr. W. L. Jones of Lovejoy Institute at Kirksville, Mo., was in Abla this week looking for teachers for the Institute. Misses Neille Grayson and May Davis are going. Quite a few strangers in town this week. Aunt Dioy Burton who has been quite is no better at this writing. RACE APPRECIATION AND HELP Last Sunday Mr. L. M. Mann, white, one of our business men, returned from a business and pleasure trip from the south and west, and was able to done some work as securing money and pledges for the Methodist Hospital that is soon to be built here at a cost of $50,000. Mr. Callanann gives $30,000, a man in Missouri gives 170 acres in Warren county, which was cashed for nearly $5,000, and several other large pledges; one was from a very wealthy colored man, Chas. Patrick Springs, a rancher in Colorado. He met Mr. Patrick on the train, and was introduced to him; Mr. Mann interested him in the Iowa Methodist hospital, telling him that the hospital was perfectly free for colored people, and that they had cared for several colored persons which is true. Mr. Patrick promised a large check as soon as he got home. This action speaks longer than the rest of the race, and cultivates the true brotherly love for the better class of both races. The colored people of Iowa appreciate Mr. Patrick's generosity. BUXTON NEWS Church Social and Business A three weeks revival meeting has just closed at Mz. Zion Baptist church, which resulted in much benefit, having gained several accessions to the church. Sunday was a gala for the Lord; a fine Sabbath School in the morning and at 11 o'clock Rey. C. H. Mendenhall taken the stand and preached a very scriptural and soul stirring sermon, subject, "What is Man." Rev. S. Bates prescheduled in the evening a very helpful sermon, subject, "My God will Deliver Me." Last Friday evening a crowd of young folks headed by Mrs. Jackson and Lettia Tate, gathered at the home of Mrs. Louis Gripin and after spending a few minutes there awaiting the arrival of a few slow movers, they resumed their journey, finally going into quarters at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Mathew, giving the young couple an agreeable surprise. The evening was spent in games and conversation. Miss Bessie Jones having won the prize for being the most successful one in pinning the pig's tail on. At a late hour a delightful lunch was served, after which all tendered a vote of thanks to the captains and departed for their many homes. We were all very glad indeed to know that the charge against a couple of one young men was proven innocent by the young men have always been quite peaceful citizens. Pref. Craft will exhibit his moving picture show at Mt. Zion Baptist church Monday evening, also Tuesday. On Friday evening the Nahville Jubilee singers will give a musical concert at the Baptist church. The Stewardess of St. John's A. M. B. church combined with the moving picture show will give an entertainment Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Virginia Qum Court No. 8 of Buxton will have their annual sermon prescheduled April 5, Palm Sunday, at M. Zion Baptist church, by Kev. K. H. Williamson of St. John's A. M. E. church, Buxton. Mrs. Martin Jackson of "Muchy" has moved to Buxton and opened the restaurant over in Mahakwu. As we all like good things to eat we can find them just across the road in Measka. Rv. Mendenhall is keeping house this week, Mistress Mendenhall being assist at the P. O. Oh! what a jolly crowd of Daughters of Twelve were to be seen coming up the railroad track last Thursday, right at the hour of twelve. We are glad to hear that our old cor- respondent, J. T. Washington, is steadily improving. 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 Geo. E. Kite, Dis. Pass, Agent, Des Moines or address the undersigned for detail information as to rates, through tourist cars, etc. A. B. Curtz G. P. & T. A. Minneapolis, Minn Mr. Ulrencio Miller and sister, Miss Clara, have returned from a very pleasant visit with friends in the Capital City. Mrs. W. E. Fine who has been quite ill with typhoid pneumonia is much improved at this writing. Mrs. J. J. Walden entertained the members of the Social Club at her home March 6. An elaborate four course luncheon was served and a delightful evening was spent. Misses Ellis Mayes and Florence Miller and Messrs. Kenneth Fine and "Boe" Mayes were Colafax visitors last Saturday. Mrs. Olay Cunningham of Ottumwa spent a few days last week in our city with relatives. she was escroute so Butte Montana, where she will make her future home. The mask social at the A. M. K. church Saturday evening was quite an enjoyable affair. Meadame Speese, Green and Turner are convalescent. Mrs. A. Hayes continues to be quite poorly. PRESENTED BY TONY TAYLOR OF THE STANLEY BANK OF NEW YORK BANK OF MANHATTAN BANK, NEW YORK, N.Y. PRESIDENT OF THE NEW YORK BANK OF MANHATTAN BANK, NEW YORK, N.Y. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION P. TAYLOR 100% guaranteed 100% guaranteed An all subscription payable in advance. A. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. A. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Money sent by postal order, money order, request or draft, to the IOWA BRAND BANK Publishing Company. Money sent only and of interest to the publisher. "Security is the seal of vip." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless authorized by postage charge. Advertising rates for display Adds 80 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract, 10 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per insertion. Ten cents words to a line. For churches and secret society where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and governmental offices, it was built in 1903, trees and sea, terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do实地 job and work on premises. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa STATE BESAFER in the oldest African-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1864 and is owned by the people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albie.....Miss May Davis Baxton.....J. T. Washington Cedar Rapids.....Miss Elia G. Martin Clinton.....A. A. Bush Davisport.....Miss Fing McDow Ft. Madison.....Mrs. J. D. Underwood Kookuk.....Miss Artinia Fields Mt. Fleasant.....Miss Ivan Mason Muscacine.....Florence White Marbaltown.....H. C. Walker Marbaltown.....H. C. Walker Muchaknock.....Mrs. Pearl Thomas Decoala.....Mrs. G. H. Wade Dakalocosa.....Miss Lissie Blackburn Petunia.....Miss Florence Downey Bask Island.....Mrs. C. J. Toliver Lex City.....Mrs. Etta Grant Thea, having new items please report to the correspondent. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. OZOMIZED OX MARROW This only one presentation is the good that I raise for you. It will prevent the skin from falling off the skin, prevent the skin from cracking, and keep over 48 years and avoid the skin growth. It has over 48 years and avoids the skin growth. Out the Original Ozomized Ox Marrow to be kept in the skin, soft and beautiful. Only one bottle. All for these bodies we pay the price. With your name and address satisfy 18 pounds. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS Copyrights &c. Arizona sending a skate and description may be required. Permission is probably granted. Commun- ities are welcome. Oversee agency for securing your taxes. Taken from Arizona Music & Co. recoure Copyrights. Arizona Music & Co. recoure Advertisements having appeared in various publications wherein Sears, Roebuck & Co., offer Wheeler & Wilson sewing machines, we wish to warn the public that they are not our authorized agents and that we do not sell our machines to them nor any other catalogue house or department store. Their advertisements are not for the purpose of promoting the sale of our machines. They are using our reputation as makers of the highest grade machines only, in order to get the names of possible buyers and persuade them to purchase one of their cheap STENCLED MACHINES, the manufacturers of which they are, evidently, ashamed to make public. If you want a genuine Wheeler & Wilson machine, do not waste your time writing to anyone who is unable to furnish it. The genuine Wheeler & Wilson machine, made by us and backed by our warranty, is for sale by our authorized dealers only. When you buy a Wheeler & Wilson, you get a machine that is a machine, backed by a reputation of 50 years' unparalleled success. Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. For Sale by M. E. WOOD, Des Moines, Iowa. Eat Poisoned Apples. Bridgeport, Conn. dispatch: Two children of Mr. and Mrs. James Weslon of Whiting lane are dead, and three others are critically ill, the result of eating apples which had been poisoned to kill rats. Rockefeller Win Election. New York dispatch: At one of the hottest elections held in North Tarrytown John D. and William Rockefeller won a decider at the Fee First chauffer—"Whose make is your machine?" Second chauffer—"Well, about one-third the manufacturer's and two-thirds the repairer?" She—"How's the motor-car getting on, Sir Charleston?" He—"Well, fact is, I've seen very little of it in you see, and when it isn't in the machines and when it isn't in hospital, I am!" Lady Caller (to old family servant)—"Well, Bridge, I am about to show you in India!" Bridge—"Of coarse he did. Shure we have the horns of the craychair hung in the hall!" Johnny, said the teacher, "have you ever seen a dry-dock?" "I see Doc Jones behind his barn drinking out of a bottle bystudy, but I dunc whether he was dry or just takin' it 'cause he was got the habit." Tallant—"What's this! Lost's house dog; a liberal reward will be paid for his return. Why, man, there's your dog out in the yard this moment, and you're along and steal him as soon as that advertisement gets about." The aunt (telling the story of the sleeping beauty)—"What do you think did the prince give the king's daughter to wake her? Well, how does your mamma wake you up? What does she give you in the morning?" Elsie—"A spoonful of cooliver oil, amlite." Playwright—"That villain in my play doesn't act his part up to the times. He must come in. Manager—"Oh don't get excited, I'll fix that. John, go up on the stage and start a rumor that I have skipped with the box office receipts." A Cure for Rheumatism. Alhambra, Ill, March 32d—Physicians are much puzzled over the case of Mr. F. J. Owald of this place. Mr. Owald suffered much with Rheumatism and was treated by doctor after doctor with the result that he got no better whatever. They seemed unable to do anything for him, and he continued to suffer till he heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills. A treatment of this remedy, which very soon did for him what the doctors had failed to do and they cannot understand it. This is the same remedy that cured Hon. Fred A. Buse, our State Treasurer, of a very severe case of Rheumatism some years ago and which has since had an unbroken record of success in curing all forms of Rheumatism and Kidney Trouble. There seems to be no case of these painful diseases that Dodd's Kidney Pills will not cure promptly and permanently. Men are like sandwiches. There's nothing in some of them and the more there is in others the worse they are. With a Few Dollars' to invest, the farmer or artisan desirous of changing his location should investigate conditions in Missouri, Kansas, Indian Territory, Oklahoma and other interesting books telling of the prosperity and progress in the Great Southwest, free. Address "KATY" 304 Wainwright Blvd. St. Louis, Mo. Low Colonist Excursions from the North on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Some people would rather be popular than truthful. Magnet Pile Killer Cures Pilea. Keep out of the frying pan and you won't get into the fire. Pice's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and nose. Eudisyl, Vanburen, Inc. Feb. 10, 1900. When a fellow marries a girl for her money it's a sort of safety match Dr. Lawrence's special treatment cures Dyspepia. Guaranteed, 50c. Lawrence Co. Des Moines, Ia. Sample free. Human vanity makes the photographer rich. THE FOUR-TRACK NEWS. When the different members of the editor's family ask, "Why don't The Four-Track News come?" it is getting hard for it, and it will tell the story, it is the most interesting publication that comes in our exchanges, and the reason is easily told. Mr. Geo H. Daniels, the General Passenger Agent, the General Passenger Agent, the Faculty of getting good men around him, who know their business, and the result is that in everything the publication department of the New York Central Railroad it is all right—Brooklyn (N. Y) Journal. The subscription price of the Four-Track News is $50 cents per year. A sample copy will be sent free to the General Passenger Agent, New York Central Railroad, Grand Central Station, New York. A popular man often lasts longer than a popular song. Send file for package of Bees'-Thy-On. It does not cure your ECEZMA will refrain from the BRIGGON 60, Doe, Iowa. Miss Aemelia Verisofis has been obliging with a song. Miss Verijice (sympathetic-ly)—"Thank you so very much! Do you know, I should think it would tire your eyebrows excessively to sing for so long a time." To the housewife who has not yet become acquainted with the new things of everyday use in the market and who is reasonably satisfied with the old, we would suggest that a trial of Defiance Cold Water Starch be made at once. Not alone because it is guaranteed to work in the manufacture of water to any other hand, but because each 16 oz. while all the other kinds contain 16 ozs, while all the other kinds contain but 12 ozs. It is safe to say that the lady who once uses Defiance Starch will use no other. Quality and quantity must win. The reputations of some men are based upon what they are going to do YOU CAN DO IT TOO Over 2,000,000 people are now buying goods from us at wholesale prices—paying 15 to 14 percent on everything they use. You can do it too. Why not ask us—send you our 1,000 catalogue—it tells the story. Send 15 cents for it today. Montgomery Ward KC CHICAGO The house that tells the truth. What Has Been Going on During the Past Week. The articles of incorporation have formerly provided that any one giving a membership to the board of trustees, a member of the board of trustees, a yesterday's meeting the sum was raised to $5,000. Resolutions of appreciation to General Manager of the university were unanimously adopted. A committee was selected to arrange for a suitable exhibit of the work of the university at the St. Louis campus. Perhaps the most important action of the board was the selection of Dean Hill M. Bell as president of the university. It is the plan of the board to take the university to be known as president, and also a financial head, to be known as chancellor. The position of chancellor was not filled yesterday, and it was taken on the matter in "the near future. President Bell was also elected vice chancellor, so that he could make contracts, sign warrants and attend meetings of the financial head of the institution. The duties of both positions are now united in President Bell. ASSURED TESTED FUND Court Holds They Can Be Takeen While in Bank. Clinton, March 27.—The decision of Judge P. B. Wolfe of this city, which has the German Trust company of Davenport, is one of the most important ever rendered in this state, as it affects millions of dollars worth of property and the German Trust company is rederived in Iowa. The trust company was assessed the sum of about $700,000, this being the amount it rederived in Iowa, and fused to pay taxes. In his decision the court held not only is the property owned in this state, amounting to $148,000, taxable, but also about $300,000, the state. The result of the decision is that the German Trust company and other trust companies doing business in the state, as well as agents in trust, are subject to the city and county upon all notes, mortgages, or other papers of a negotiable character or evidences of loans held by them in trust for parties' rederived either within or without the state. The decision is one which affects the money interests of the state more than has any other decision handed over many years, for it affects every agent in trust and every bank in the state. The court holds property held by the trust company for parties living about the state and for parties residing in the state in their domicile. He says this property is protected by the laws of the state and must rely upon these laws for force and validity, and in consideration of being under the jurisdiction of the commonwealth. STOCK FOOD SWINDER HELD. J. L. Sutton of Algae is held on **Charge of Forgery at Atlantic** A farm in Atlantic City, Algaona is held here on the charge of forgery, preferred by I. Steffen, a prominent farmer of Cass县. Steffen claims to be a victim of a so-called farm fraud. The manufacturer stock food at Algaona and sends out agents getting farmers to take agencies for the sale of the food in their neighborhoods. The farm is supposed to collect for a small amount of the goods. In sixty days a second agent of the firm is supposed to call and collect 60 percent for the food sold and take back the farm which the farmer has been unable to sell. Stffen claims, however, that instead of the second agent calling, a notice is received from an Algona attacker. The attacker sends a Sutton for goods sold, and that the orders are raised as much as the promoters think the victim will stand. In the case of Mr. Sutton the order came from $700 to $155.60. Sutton has been placed under bonds of $700 and will answer to the next Cascay county grand jury. Sutton bears a good reputation in the area from $700 and has unlimited credit at the First National bank of Algona. Iasac Speed Burned to Death. Ottumwa, March 27—Iasac Speed a pioneer residing near Dudley in this county was burned to death. He survived the attack which was destroyed by fire. Six members of the family barely escaped in their night clothes. Henderson Attorney for Corporation. Dubuque, March 21—Col. D. B. Harper, the attorney he has decided which one of the many offers he has in hand will be accepted. He will probably go to New York to represent a big corporation at a fine salary, or he will be flattering offers, including one from a Chicago corporation and another to represent a big American corporation in Mexico. Boone Store is Entered. Boone, March 21—Burgarius entered Boone and secured watches and jewelry to the amount of $110. No clue. STRANGE CATTLE DISEASE Governor Cummins urged to Order Investigation. Des Moines, March 27.—Governor Cummins has been called upon to send the state veterinarian into southern Iowa to investigate a strange disease that has been killing cattle by the dozen, and whose ravages the veterinarians in that section of the state have been powerless to check. Wayne and Decatur counties have been most distruriously affected. The township trustees at Humeston, Wayne county, have been sent to the state veterinarian be sent to the scene of the trouble under the section of the code which makes it the veterinarian's duty to visit any part of the state upon the written request of a majority of the county supervisors, township or city councilmen interested. The new disease has many symptoms similar to those of hydrophobia. John Repp, a professor at the state state college of the state veterinarian, has been called upon for an opinion by the farmers whose cattle have been infected with the disease, a description given him Professor Repp decided that the disease might be rabies, but advised that an official report by the veterinarian be naked for. A local veterinarian at Garden Grove, Decatur county, pronounced the disease brain fever. The cattle were more aggressive and more nose and were very fierce. They refuse to eat or drink after being taken with the disease. One man reported that a cow that he had had for years tried to climb into the wagon to get to the barn yard. The local veterinarian recommended the application of turpentine to the backs of the infected animals to stimulate the circulation of blood. The veterinarian recommended the brain. Foot-mortem examinations of the bodies of two of the cows were held and the investigators reported that there was no excess of blood at the brain, no signs of poison in the brain, no evidence of infection that explained the cause of death. Captain J. S. Clark of Des Moines has lost ten cattle already by the ravages of the strange disease. Captain Clark's farm is near the county line between Wayne and Decatur, and adds of my men writes me that the people there are unable to solve the mystery of the disease," said Captain Clark. "The trouble was first reported to me a month ago. At that time three cows then became the disease, and then more were killed. And there is no let-up. My man reports that the disease is prevalent in other localities in that part of the state, and that the farmers and stock men are very much wrought up. He says that the cattle were not killed, and were mad. They run about in a furious state and pay no attention to fences, running over or through them invariably. One of them attacked him in the yard and he had difficulty running. They only about twenty-four hours after they have been taken with the disease. There has been a mad-dog scare in section of the state, but no one knows of any cattle having been bitten, and it is not known how many cattle have been bitten. They don't bite, though they are very ferocious. They refuse to take food or water." YOUNG MAN TO BE PARDONED. Des Moines, March 26—Governor Cummins will save young Joseph Mulck, of Howard county, from the penitentiary. It appears on evidence furnished the governor that Mulck, who should never have been convicted of anything at all. He is a young man of excellent family and one day last summer as he was engaged in helping at the grain threshing on his father's farm. He was also scuffled with another boy. The scuffle grew into something serious and the two young men were fighting on the ground when Mulck struck the other a blow which caused his head. There was an organic weakness in the deceased person without which he would not have succumbed. Mulck was sentenced to a year in the penitentiary three months ago. William Mulck was sentenced to a year in the yesterday and presented the petition for pardon to Governor Cummins. PAID $1,500 FOR TWO LIVES. Settlement Made With Relatives of Explosion Victims Mapleton, March 26—Settlements have been made with the widows of Charles Bradfield and John Matthews, who were killed by the explosion of the acetylene gas tank at this place in 1915. The company of Company of Sloux City has paid the women $750 each as a partial compensation for the loss of life occasioned by the explosion. Full settlement has been made by the company of Company of Sloux City at the time by property owners, which aggregated the sum of $475. GOVERNOR AND PRESIDENT. Cummins Will Accept Roosevelt on His Journey Across Iowa. Des Moines, March 26—It is understood that Governor Cummins will mull a party at the borders of the state and accompany the party across Iowa, and that the governor will not leave the party until the president starts for St. Louis. Governor Cummins has been invited to the party, April 29, and will propably go there. Stuart Teamster Killed by Train. Stuart, March 26—James Cooper, a teamster, was killed by No. 4, the eastbound passenger. He started to cross the track when the train was hit and the engine struck him and carried him distance on the pilot. He was thrown against a switch and his head and face badly bruised and cut. He lived about ten minutes after he was struck. He was about 65 years old. He leaves a wife and three grown children. Fatally Injured Shoeing a Horse. Iowa Falls, March 24—Robert Wilson, a blacksmith of this city, was serenaded by his horse, who shooed a horse. The animal made a lunge, and Wilson losing his balance was thrown under the horse, which stepped on his head and back, fracas and a back. He was taken to Elisworth hospital, where an operation was performed on his skull. If no complications arise he may recover. Many a life has been wrecked by disasters, when a man loses his breath from running, can he run and catch it? Find Proposals on Main Building for State College Too High. Ames, March 27.—At the meeting of the board of trustees of the Iowa State college here yesterday it was found all the proposals on the new main building were far too high. In consequence all bids were rejected, and architects will modify the plans and new proposals will be obtained. The trustees had appropriated $225,000 for the main business but the lowest proposal exceeded $500,000 and the highest approximated $400,000. There were four contrasts: the more contractors, becoming aware of the fact that the bids would be so high as to almost insure rejection, did not present their It was decided to give the committee on selection of a president broad scope. Up to this time the committee has had no money at its disposal, and the committee has not made assignments of candidates, except through correspondence. A small appropriation was placed at the disposal of the committee. It is expected this body will look into the availability of candidates for the presidency, and it is likely there will be some new and strong names in the list of possibilities before the board's next meeting. The board will hold its next meeting. The board is expected to be able to make a further report at that time. Its report today contained no recommendation of any candidate. AGAINST TEN MONTHS SCHOOL Petition is Being Circulated to Present to School Board. Des Moines, 26.—The opposition to the ten months school movement decided upon by the west Des Moines school board has taken definite shape and a petition is being circulated to be presented to the board of the school district. The petition is being quite largely signed. To those opposed to the lengthening of the school year are claiming that another month is too much to place upon the children and that the strain is already too great for the boys and girls. To those opposed to the claim that nine months is enough to tire the strongest constitution. Those connected with the schools say that the matter is not an experiment and that the lengthening of the year is partly for the purpose of giving the students more time to do the same amount of work so that the strain will not be so great. SIOUX RAPIDS FIRM ASSIGNS. Sloux Rapids, March 26—The firm of Cate Brothers, dealers in general merchandise, closed their doors and their stock is in the hands of the bank of Sloux Rapids. The failure of the firm came as a great surprise to George Cate and O. A. Cate. The latter closed out his business in general merchandise at Correctionville about a year ago and came to Sloux Rapids, thus uniting their two stores, and it is understood it was the obligations which the latter brought with him that caused the assignment. George Cate and O. A. Cate joined Sloux Rapids in 1897, and has the confidence and sympathy of the entire community. The liabilities are about $15,000, while the stock will invoice at $15,000. HOW HEART DISEASE IS CURED. Free Treatment With Book Explain- ing Heart Disease Symptoms **Ing Heart Disease Symptoms** 312 Good Block, Des Moines, Iowa, make a generous offer to people afflicted with heart disease. This remarkable remedy, "Cactarine," has been so successful that it is now the regalia of the Heart, Paliation. Soothing, Faintning and Dizzy Spells, Dropsy and all heart diseases, that they will send to all a Free sampler of the Heart, Paliation its remarkable curing powers. BANK ADDS TO REWARD. Additional $2,500 Offered for Griswold's Sinks Manson, March 27. —The First National bank of Manson, of which Geo. A. Griswold was vice president, has wired the authorities at Santa Monica that will donate $2,500 additional to the National Guard and conviction of the highwaymen who held up a car and murdered Colonel Griswold and wounded three others. The amount subscribed is now $3,600. MUST PAY ON SECURITIES. Davenport Judge Renders Decision in Trust, Company, Case. Davenport, March 26—in the case of the German Trust公司 vs. the Board of Review Judge Wolf rendered a decision that the Trust company will accept the county and county taxes on securities worth $363,650. The case will be appealed. Pattee Is Much Better. Perry, March 26.—The gratifying paws come from the bedside of Harry Pattate that he is much improved. He takes some nourishment now and is gaining strength, and is himself more hopeful of recovery. His wish pus which had accumulated lung cavity was evidently the chief obstacle in the way of his recovery. At any rate, he is improving since the recent operation. Dickinson not an Embebzer. Independence, March 23.—The jury in the embezzlement case against Willis P. Dickinson returned a verdict of not guilty. A searching inquiry was made into the Hamilton Browne and the Boone Valley Coal and Railroad company covering a period of three years. Dickinson was acquitted of all stigma. The verdict is highly approved by the community by unkenders in attendance on the case. The new booring mill at Manly Junction was burned to the ground, entailing a loss of $6,000. It was insured for $4,500. 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March 31.—While American monarchies and church people are appealing to the powers of Europe to stop the stricthies which periodically are practiced from the Armenian region for the Nagrozone of the United States asking the foreign courts to protect them from the "barbarities" of the white people of this country. The same appeal also will go to most of the other rulers of the earth. C. W. grimes, chairman of the executive committee of the Equal Rights association, in the author of the appeal to the old world. He made public the appeal today at the headquarters of the association in this city. "We, the Afro-Americans of the United States of America," says the appeal, "are brutally and barbarously maltreated and basely compelled, for no crime or misdamanor, to suffer every indignity, cruelty, and murder that is human, flandish nature can invent, by some of those who once held the Afro-Americans in bondage and slavery or the descendants of those who once held the Afro-Americans in slavery and bondage in the United States, and who still, without cause, harbor in their hearts a deadly hatred against the Afro-American race. "From one to five or more are either tortured, hung, shot, or butchered and driven from their home's daily, while others are burnt to death at the stake. It has come to be such a common occurrence that the press and pulp say but little about it. They pay more attention to the barbarities of the foreign countries than they do to their own America; to shake the deadly hate and fear thirst for murder and to wallow their hands in the warm blood of their dying victims. SAYS NEIGHBORS ARE UF UP AND SOLD. "And while the victims are writhing in pain in the fire, their ears, eyes, and fingers are cut out and off for souvenir and pieces of their skirting, frying, and burning flesh are slashed. from their burning bodies and are auctioned to the highest bidder after this fashion, holding it up. Who wants a piece of bigger meat? Who wants a piece of bigger meat? He is sold at 10 cents. The hearts is divided into quarters and is sold at 25 cents each. "And they soldom get employment, except at moral labor. Wages that they receive are the smallest that are paid to any other employee. They are barred out of most every place that other races are admitted, and in places of amusement and on common carriers, in hotels the color line is drawn on them. They are discriminated against in courts, now and then permitted to sit on the jury, but not if the Afro-American is litigant in a suit against any other nationality. They cannot even rent a decent house and be again pleaded and appealed to Presidents, to Congresses of the United States to enforce the laws and to stop that inhuman wholesale murder, that discrimination and slaughter of an innocent people, but every plea and appeal has been ignored. Ask Old World to Interfere. "We, therefore, now, in the name of God Almighty, do hereby appeal for the powers of Europe and to every civilized nation of the old world, through their representatives at Washington, by the people of the United States, half of the poor, downrodden, outraged Afro-American of the United States. "The Americans intervened, so they claimed, for humanity, because of Spain's barbarous treatment to the Cubans. They drove the Spanish army from that island at the cost of many lives, ensured the Spanish throne for wholesale murder, butchery, and torture in incinerated Cubans, for torture in beheaded Cubans, for their unequal savagery, of burning men alive at the stake, which Spanards would not tolerate to be done to their bitterest foe. "The foreign powers have the same and a better right to interfere in defense of 10,000,000 people that are liable to be murdered at will by prejudiced classes who use that nickname, who are not willing to no cause whatever, only their skin unless than those who call themselves white people. Name Monarchs They Rely on. "In God's name will the King of England, will the Emperor of Germany, will the Czar of Russia, will the Sultan of Turkey, will the Sha of Persia, will the King of Egypt, will the King of Italy, will the King of Greece, will the President of Switzerland, the President of France, will the King of Sweden, and will the King of Siam, will the Emperor of Chimla, will the Emperor of or the Mikado of Japan, will the rulers of Belgium, Roumania, Luxemburg, Montenegro, and all other foreign powers interfere in some way with the United States and murdered Afro-American people of the United States and thus save the name of Christianity from reproach, mockery, and derision"? TUKKEGEE, ALABAMA, INSTITUTE NOTES. The number of cows in the school's herd is 184. There are five fine bulls in the herd; one Holstein, two Ayrshire sides and two Jersey, all full blood and registered. The value of the herd's cows is $100,000. The "Lincoln Gates" are nearing completion and will be a handsome addition to the attractions at the upper end of the school grounds. The "Gates" are monumental in design, artistic in workmanship, and e-sup trance they adorn the main point of ingress to the Institute grounds. They are the gift of good friends of the school and will cost $100. They were born at the University and are trained by students of Tuskegee Institute, Dr. George E. Stevens, pastor of what is perhaps the leading Baptist church in Boston, has consented to preach the Baccalaureate sermon at Tuskegee, Sunday May 24th. The committee address is by Rt. Ray Tyres of the A. M. E. church. CLEVELAND BITS. Cays Ray was seriously hurt in the mine here by falling state last Tuesday. The Baptist church is completed and one service was held Sunday, at which $25 49 was raised. We will open our store in full blast Wednesday and expect to do a running business. Z. M. Hindeman, the general manager, is at work. The K. P. Bane left this morning for Clarinda and other towns nearby, where they expect to play. H. Judge who shot E. J. Moore is still in jail. Roy G. E. Green will leave Tuesday next for Hurlington where he will spend one day on business. Madamise G. E. Otte u. Z. M. Hindsman will add kids are preparing for a grand royal palace entertainment on the 12 of April. HE GOT THE CLOAK. Enterprising Thief Saw Opportunity to Make a Bargain. "Billy" Wiel, gambler, is well remembered by many a New Yorker who patronized $18 Broadway in the good old days, when it was the Canfield's of the city. This famous gaming resort was the third building below Twelfth Street, where the owners were James E. Kelly, Lucien Appleby and Tom Grady. Wiel dealt far there. One day he stopped before a fur house window in Fourteenth street to admire some cloaks there displayed, and, seeing one much to his liking, remarked to a friend, "I give $150 for that," then passed on. That night a man with a bundle rapped at the door, and asked, "What did I ask Wiel?" "Here's your cloak," replied the stranger, pushing it through the opening. "I heard you say you'd give $150 for it. Fork over the money." The fellow, a noted thief, had stolen it on hearing Wiel's remark. -New York Press. HAD BECOME SECOND NATURE. Suspicions of a Schoolmaster Not Easily Allayed. The old schoolmaster was deeply affected. His scholars, noticing the dilapidated appearance of his chair, had presented him with a new one for Christmas. "My dear boys," sailed the kindly old pedagogy, with tears in his eyes, "I have made you feel that you have made me feel) by this token of your love for me. All I can do is to thank you for the sacrifices you have made of your little purses for the sake of my comfort. If you have found me severe at times, I trust you realize that it has always been for your own good. I hope to always have your full confidence, as you have ever had mine." As the old schoolmaster prepared to sit down in his new chair he unconsciously ran his hand over the seat in search of bent pins. Possibilities in Airahips. The Smithsonian Institution has published a new edition of Dr. Langley's "Experiments in Zerodynamics," first printed eleven years ago. In summing up, Dr. Langley speaks of the prospects for the future somewhat as follows: Since that time, he says, he has demonstrated that mechanical flight is possible by actually performing it with steel flying machines nearly a thousand times heavier than air, driven by steam. These machines weighed from thirty to forty pounds and flew from a half to three-quarts of a mile at speeds varying from twenty to thirty miles an hour. It is now very near when human beings will be transported at high velocities, though perhaps at first under exceptional conditions, such as are demanded in the arts of war rather than of peace. The Craze for Antiquities. A saltcellar of the spacious times of great Elizabeth has been sold at auction in London for the amazing sum of £3,000. Only a saltcellar! And there is no authentic proof that the lion-hear, ruler of the England of Shakespeare and of Burleigh and the other men of high renown who lived in the latter part of the marvellous sixteenth century ever took salt from the sea. The saltcellar ware sells for £3,000, what would be a fair price for a genuine Elizabethan platter bfg enough to contain a baron of true British roast beef Maine. Of the 1,800 registered guides in Maine only three are women and only one of the trio is regarded by the men as thoroughly competent. This is Mrs. J. S. Freese of Riverton, who has shot every kind of game to be found in the Maine woods. She is also an expert at tanning skins and in her home some beautiful speck. Mrs. Freese hunts all through the winter, spending weeks in camp during the coldest if weather. For New Summer Resort- Charles M. Schwab of the Steel trust has been the head of syndicate of wealthy New Yorkers who have in view the establishment at Great Neck, L. I. of an exclusive summer resort similar to that found many years ago at Tuxedo by Pierre Lorillard. The buying of shore front property at Great Neck has been going on for months big prices being in some cases and are long the little ones. The property is billedd summer cottages. Five thousand dollars an acre was paid for an estate of 105 acres. DES MOINES PASSEGNE TRAINS C. R. I. & P. • COLD EAST AIRPORT 10:48 am • Chicago Limited • 10:48 pm 4:58 am • Day Express & Mail • 4:58 pm 8:58 am • Rocky Mount Limited • 9:00 am 9:00 am • Hawkeye Limited • 7:30 am C. R. I. & P. • GOING WEST 8:77 am • Denver Limited • 9:00 am 9:00 am • Night Express • 9:10 am 6:00 am • Day Express • 4:55 pm 8:00 am • Rocky Mount Limited • 10:11 pm C. R. I. & P. • TO KOKUK. 11:05 am Eldon 7:00 pm 10:45 am Keekul 11:54 am 10:45 am Keekul 11:54 am *Daily +1) daily. All other trains daily except Sunday EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUNDRY is in the best in the city. Try then and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branc Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 679. HENRY GRAY Enbalming and Funeral Director. 1115 Locust St. Mutual Phone 1050 Iowa phone 640. Residence 1488 Woodland Mutual 1065 Now it's to be a $7,500,000 hotel in New York. The man who went to the Waldorf-Astoria and was afraid to put his boots outside the door of his room lest the porter would gild 'em will have renewed occasion for apprehension. Long Past Century Mark. In an official advertisement published in Vienna clinging a Baroness Bourreschel to declare her whereabouts and appear before a court of law, it is mentioned that she was born in February, 1795. The Largest Holly Trees. The largest holly-trees in the world grow in the Northern United States and in Canada, where the tree attains a height of 70 feet, and a girth of six to eight feet. Superstition in Venice. There is a curious superstition in Venice that if a stranger dies in a hotel the number of his room will be lucky at the next lottery. Many Specimens of Clover Specimens of four, five, six, seven, eight and nine-cloaked clovers have been presented to Queen Alexandra by a Welsh lady. Few Churchgoers in London. The bishop of London says that only one in every eighty of the popu- lation of London go to church or chapel. Marry After Long Courtship. After a thirty years' courtship a couple, both over fifty, have just been married at Leeds, England. Mixed Bathing to Be Allowed. Mixed bathing will be permitted next year at the majority of German seaside resorts. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss: To W. A. Peterson: You are hereby notified that on the site of the property, a following described real estate, to-wait: Lot One (1) Block Four (4). Brown's City of Des Moines, Pike County, Iowa. That the same was, at such sale purchased by George G. Wright, and a certificate issued by the county, and by the said Wright the certificate was duty assigned to W. J. Berry, and he is now the owner and caretaker of said certificate, and the said property, and the said fire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said property will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within the county, from the days of the hereof, Lawful owner and holder of said certificate. Clever Female Politician. Miss J. N. Strong, private secretary to ex-Congressman Hawley of Texas, is credited with creating a female politician ever seen in Washington. She is conversant with every county in Texas, knows every man of prominence in the state and attends to nearly all details of federal patronage there. It is related of her that she once went to see a cabinet officer in regard to a place for a Texas constituent. The official was not disposed to give the place to her applicant, but in a pleasant and courteous manner she am sorry to disappoint you after looking into such pretty brown eyes." It seems to me that the "was the quick answer," "that the" was ought to have it." The cabinet officer was so pleased with the retort that he made the appointment. ```markdown ``` CHEAP LANDSBEERS RATES TO THE NORTHWEST. The M. & St. L. Railroad will sell tickets to Homesekers every Tuesday by which they obtain a rate of one fare plus $2.00 for the round trip to all points in northern Minnesota and North Dakota. Cheap one way tickets on sale at same time. For full particulars inquire of any M. & St. L. agent or address A. B. Cuts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. SEED CORN K. C. S. Kansas City South "Straight as the C Kansas City Southern Railway "Straight as the Crow Filas" Kansas City Southern Railway KANSAS CITY TO THE GULF FASSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVISION AND RESOURCE THAN ANY WORLD, FOR 1925. Along the line are the finest lands, suicid corn, flax, cotton; for commercial and other fruits and berries; for commercial general track farms; for sugar cane charitable timber; for raising horses, poultry and Angora goats, at prices raised FREE GOVERNMENT. For twenty-five dollars or more per acre seekers and one-way colonist ticket days of each month. Write for a copy of "CURRENT E. KANSAS CITY SOUTH The Short Life INEXPENSIVE AND COMFORT H. D. DUTTON TRAV, PASS. AGT KANSAS CITY: MO. F. E. ROESLER, TRAV. PASS. AND IN THE AMERICAN REVIEW OF RAILWAY How Can I Keep the Time? It is pretty hard to keep with political news, the scientific news, the educational man business developments, the hum and valuable articles in the rail magazines. About the only way the average busy man and woman magazine like "The Review of it is the only magazine of the thing to send $2.50 for a year." THROUGH A GREATER DIVERSITY OF CLIMATE, SOIL AND RESOURCE THAN ANY OTHER RAILWAY IN WORLD, FOR ITS LENGTH Line are the finest lands, suited for growing small grain, cotton, for commercial apple and peach orchards, fruits and berries; for commercial cantaloupe, tomato and crack farms; for sugar cane and rice cultivation; for mer timber; for raising horses, nurses, cattle hogs, sheep and Argora goats, at prices ranging from FREE GOVERNMENT HOMELEADS save dollars or more per acre. Cheap round trip home and one-way colonias tickets on sale first and third Tues- each month. for a copy of "CURRENT EVENTS," published by the KANSAS CITY SOUTHERN RAILWAY The Short Line to INEXPENSIVE AND COMFORTABLE HOMES." BUTTON TRAV, PASS. AGT KANSAS CITY, MO. SELER, TRAV. PASS. AND IMIG'N AGT., KANSAS CITY, MO. THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEW OF REVIEWS How Can I Keep Up with the Times? Is pretty hard to keep well informed on the political news, the scientific news, the literary news, the educational movements, the great mass developments, the hundreds of interesting valuable articles in the hundreds of excellent times. About the only way it can be done by average busy man and woman is to read a magazine like "The Review of Reviews," and, as the only magazine of the sort, it is a good to send $2.50 for a year's subscription. CASSING THROUGH A GREATER DIVISION 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 canopies, tomato and general track farms; for sugar cane and rice cultivation; for merchantable timber; for raising horses, muses, cattle hogs, sheep poultry and Angora goats, at prices ranging from FREE GOVERNMENT HOMELEADS to twenty-five dollars or more per acre. Cheap round trip home-skeepers 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 M. D DUTTON TRAV, PASSB, ABB S. G. WANNER G. P. A.T. A. KANSAS CITY, MO. M. D DUTTON TRAV, PASSB, ABB AND IMAGN'T A. KANSAS CITY, MO. How Can I Keep Up with the Times? IT is pretty hard to keep well informed on the political news, the scientific news, the literary news, the educational movements, the great business developments, the hundreds of interesting and valuable articles in the hundreds of excellent magazines. About the only way it can be done by the average busy man and woman is to read a magazine like "The Review of Reviews," and, as it is the only magazine of the sort, it is a good thing to send $2.50 for a year's subscription. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT says: "I know that through its columns views have been presented to me that I could not otherwise have had access to; because all earnest and thoughtful men, no matter how widely their ideas diverge, are given free utterance in its columns." EX-PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND says: "I consider it a very valuable addition to my library." know that through its columns views have been pre- to me that I could not otherwise have had access to; all earnest and thoughtful men, no matter how widely gas diverge, are given free utterance in its columns." RESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND says: consider it a very valuable addition to my library." "I know that through its columns views have been presented to me that I could not otherwise have had access to; because all are beautiful men, no matter how widely their ideas diverge, are given utterance in its columns." EX-PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND says: "I consider it a very valuable addition to my library." The Review of Reviews Co. 13 Astor Place, New York CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT. The Corinthian baptist Church—situated on the Corinthian Church at 11 a.m.; the School at 12 o'clock Preaching at 7 p.m. F. M. Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets. Preaching at 10:30 a.m. m.; Sunday Preaching at 10:30 a.m. m.; preaching at 8 p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m.; Horse S. Harceg pastor. First African Baptist Church—Corner School Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 2:30 p.m. m.; M. E. Housten. Superintendent: people meeting 7 p.m., preaching 800 p.m. Burial's Church M. E. Church—Corner of 11th Preaching at 10:30 a.m.; Class and prayer at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.; Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m.; Epworth Lounge 7 p.m.; Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m.; and Class meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. Tabernacle Baptist Church Mission—Situated over 686 East Locust Street. Preaching at 11 a.m. SECRET ORDERS. JOHN L. THOMPSON, Attorney-at-Law. Practice in all the Courts in Iowa. Real Estate and Probate a Specialty:... Room 405 IOWA PHONE MARQUARDT BLOCK. 899. ```markdown ``` W. L. Morris the Queen Florist SPECTACLES MAKE TO FIX ANY EYES DESEASES OF THE DIE-EAR-NOSE & THROAT CURSED EYES TESTED FREE D RUNCAN OCULISE JOB W. FIFTH ST. 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