Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDE VOL. 9. CITY NEWS. (W. 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--and. Read and patronize our advertisers. Our advertisers will appreciate your trade. Miss Ethel Wells has secured a position at Brimstad's China Store. Mrs. J. W. Fields, who is sick at the Methodist hospital, is improving. Mrs. Thos. McDaniel remains about the same; some days she feels better. See programme of the Odd Fellows entertainment on page 4. See MASON'S Millinery stock before you purchase. Miss Pearl Martin is very sick with a severe attack of the la gripe. Read the Hawkeye Shoe advertisement, also Rube's Up-To-Date Clothing Ad. Mr. Benjamine J. Shepard of Clive made a business trip to Oskaloosa this week. Mrs. C. T. Williams who has been sick for some time, has about regained her former health. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson of Oakalooa have sold their property there and purchased some lots at Clive Station. They moved here this week and will soon build a nice house. Rev. C. R. Brookins of Muchakinook, one of Mahaska county's leading citizens, was in our city this week. He left for Carbondale Thursday noon, on business. Mr. Neal of Indianapolis, Ind., arrived in one city last week to spend a few weeks here. He is a representative of the Freeman and in working for the interest of that paper in Iowa. Rev. A. J. Carey, pastor of Quinn Chapel of Chicago, returned to that city last Saturday night after spending several days in our city. The best Hats for the lowest price as MASON'S. A surprise birthday party was given on Mrs. Mary Mease of 820 W. Eleventh street, Saturday evening April 4. Many friends were present and a sumptuous repast was indulged in, and all departed expressing themselves as being well pleased with the evening's pleasure. Mrs. David N. Barner of Bider, Ia., who has been suffering from a tumor, was brought to the Meray hospital this week and had an operation performed. The latest report states that she is doing nicely. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1031 MUTUAL PHONE 1031 (Office) MICED Drug Store Over 764 West Ninth Street. The M. E. Annual Conference at Sedalia, Mo., was largely attended and Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor of the Burna' M. E. church, who attended the Conference, was returned to the Des Moines charge for another year. The reverend hopes to do still more for the church the coming year than last. Some people do not know the value of advertising. It is well for those who have charge of concerts and other entertainments to remember that announcing your programme in public places will not reach all the people, because most everyone reads the papers and a very small amount invested in printer's ink will bring good results. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND SOUTHWEST, AND COLONIST LOW BATES 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 particulari apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Railway. Miss Lillian Clark, daughter of Rev. T.A. Clark, has been too ill for several days to attend her classes at the High School—Chicago Conservator. Rev. Clark was formerly pastor of the A. M. E. church of this city. Ggo I. Holt will be one of the soloist at the Easter services of St. Ambrose church Sunday. Go to MASON'S for Easter Mid-ery. The Odd Follows will give a Musical and Literary entertainment at Rice's Hall, Monday evening April 18. King Solomon Commandery, K. T. will observe Easter by having their annual sermon preached at the Corinthian Baptist church by the pastor, Rev. T. L. Griffith. All are invited. Mrs. Willie Smith, sister of Mr. A. H. Jones of this city, and who formerly resided in Kansas City, is now at laying with Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Holmes on Park street, where she expects to make her future home. EXCURSION RATES VIA CHICAGO MILWAKEE ST. & ST. PAUL R.Y. MILWAUKEE & ST. PAUL RY. On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until April 1st the C.M. & St. P.R. 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. The mother of Mrs. B. Weeks, Mrs. Jordan Wilson of Oakloak and her two sisters, Miss Hettie Alligan of Colfax and Mrs. Kattie Knowles of Buxton, and Mrs. Anna Cabbell of Colfax were the guests of Mrs. and Mrs. B. Weeks and also Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Weeks. Mrs. Wilson returned home Thursday the 2d, after spending two days with her daughter, Mrs. B. Weeks, who has been very sick. She left by the way of Colfax to see her daughter Bertha Finley, who accompanied her home. THE FAIR. A Fair and Bazaar, under the auspices of the Monday Night club, was given at the A. M. E. church last Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights. A programme was rendered each eventing and the proceeds of the entertainment will be used to assist in paying off the debt of the church. Mrs. Harrison Gould is president of the club. She was assisted by the Meadams W. H. Humburd, Jno. McClain, J. R. Bush, H. S. Graves, E. T. Banks and others in serving and making arrangements, which was unanticipated with success. You can secure good Easter Hats and Bonnets at MANON. TO COLOBADO IN 1903 The Passenger Department of the Ghiego & North Western Railway has issued a very interesting folder, giving information as to reduced rates and sleeping car service, with a short description of the various points of interest, in Colorado usually visited by tourists, these excursion rates applying on account of the Christian Endeavor meeting to be held at Denver, July 9th to 13th. Send 2-event stamp for copy, to W. B. nikinak, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. M. P. A. Jones of Kookuk, I. G. M. of the G. C. of Iowa, and its jurisdiction, will make her official visit to the M. Olive and Neoma Court on the 18th. While in the city she will be the guest of court ladies. Mr. H. R. Wright has been selected as one of the committee members to assist the president in our city April 28th. Mr. Wright, to our knowledge, is the only colored man on the committee. A NEW INSURANCE ENTERPRISE Several weeks age we run a large ad of the Continental Life Insurance Company, which is a new venture for this city. These men have hit the keynote of necessity for the proper care of the great masses of our wage-earners. Herotofore it has been fraternal orders alone who have attempted to pick up the labor of men and laboring man or woman to buy e policy for one dollar a month which absolutely guarantees all the expenses of life while suffering from sickness and absence from post of duty. It is a great thing to feel no financial call when sick. It is worth no money when week end when we have any worry about money matters when sick. The gentlemen who compose this new departure in the way of benefit corporations are men of shrewd business tact, and do everything on a business basis. In which there are no points too indicate for the average man or woman to understand. They simply agree to give you the benefits for $1.09 a month, and they do just as they agree to do in every instance. They also have a policy Pays an indemnity for sickness from $15 to $60 per month. Pays an indemnity for accident from $15 to $100 per month. Pays an accidental death indemnity from $100 to $1,000. Their special policy Pays an indemnity for sickness from $15 to $60 per month. Pays an indemnity for accident from $15 to $60 per month. Pays an accidental death benefit of $100 to $1,000. Partial benefits paid for sickness and accident. Indemnities are increased ten per cent if each year's premium is paid in full in advance or after continuous membership for one year. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 10, 1903. Sick benefits will be paid for the first week here policyholder pays 50 cents per month more premium. Change of occupation does not forfeit the policy. IF YOU DON'T TRADE WITH US. WE BOTH LOS EDITORIALS. AN INTERESTING SKETCH. Last Sunday a week ago, our well known and highly esteemed fellow townsman, James Ruff, a man over 70 years of age, gave a reminiscence of his early life in Iowa in 1850, also of the distinguished men whom he was acquainted with, in the Sunday Register and Leader. His mind seems to be very clear and his remembrence extremely good to remember back 50 years. Mr. Ruff is far above the average man of his age in intelligence, either white or black. CROSSLAND IN AMERICA. Dr. J. A. R. Crossland of St. Joseph, Mo., arrived in Washington last week from Monrovia, Liberia, where he has been holding the post as Minister for the United States. He recently got into some trouble with a citizen of the Republic and was recalled. The doctor is looking well so the eastern papers say, and is now laying his side of the unfortunate trouble before the department, and it is rumored that he may be exonorized. We hope he will be for the doctor is a western man and has a bright future if he continues on. It does seem rather unfortunate for all of our western diplomats to meet some unforeseen difficulty. John Waller's episode is too well known. Our own Alex. Clark died aerosol the waters and C. H. J. Taylor was much criticised while in the diplomatic service. DR. CRUM SWORN II Last week the old collector of the port at Charleston, S. C., resigned and President Roosevelt ordered Dr. Crum to qualify and fill the place until the United States senate could act upon his appointment. It will be remembered that the old senate committee refused to confirm him. So when the special session was called and met March 6, the president re-sent the name of Dr. Crum for the collector at Charleston. The present senate has not yet acted upon the appointment and perhaps may not until next fall. The only strong ground that the southern senators urged was that he was a Negro and would be against the wishes of the whites, and if appointed that he would be in danger of loosing his life. If those are the reasons we hope that the senate will pay no attention to this unreasonable reason and let honesty, intelligence, character and true manhood assert herself; right must prevail. The Treasury Department now has the bond of Dr. W. D. Crum to be collector of the customs at Charleston, S. C. It was filed last Saturday, and Dr. Crum's commission is already in Charleston, ready to be delivered to him. It was his intention of having several friends go upon his bond, but he finally changed his plan, and the $50,00,000 bond was furnished by a guarantee company of Baltimore. Deputy Collector Barnwell, a white man, has resigned. A similar disposition has been shown by other white officials in the custom-house, but there are other white men by scores who have asked to be given places. Dr. Crum will have one appointment to make at once, that of deputy collector in place of Barnwell. BLACK LABOR IS BARRED. Special Cable Dispatch to the Inter Ocean. Sidney, N. S. W., Apr. 4. —At the instigation of the labor party, the Federal government is notifying the imperial government that in the new mail contracts, commencing it 1905, provisions must be made forbidding colored labor on mail steamships. IF YOU DON'T TRADE WITH US. WE BOTH LOSE MONEY. EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME. What do you need for your home——Curtains, Carpets, Draperies, Rugs, Furniture, Refrigerators, Dishes or anything else? Come here for it and save money. We make a specialty of selling everything for every room in the home on Easy Payments. Everything that is Sold On Easy Payment goes for the same price that cash customers pay. We sell only good, honest goods in this way, and we sell just such goods at the very low-eat prices. Why not come here and get something you can depend upon, instead of going elsewhere and paying high prices for shoddy goods? Special Easter Showing The latest importations in Pattern Hats in connection with our own special and exclusive creation. MISS SUSIE BRADLEY 705 West Locust Street. Largest Stock It it semi-officially stated that early action will be taken, so that ample time may be available for the formation of an Australian company for the service, if the British companies combine to defeat the Australian demand. The Australian action is in conformity with the previous efforts made to prevent the unloading of ships arriving at Australian ports by colored labor. MARY C. The above is a cut of Mrs. Viola Peterson, whose former name was Viola Woods. About 1885 Miss Woods resided in Des Moines, Iowa, later going to Lincoln, Nebraska, where she was married in '88 to Mr. Charles W. Peterson; then moved to Kansas, City, Mo. Any person furnishing information that will explain her present location will be rewarded by SAMUEL E. WOODS, 34 O street N. W. Washington, D. C. CHICAGO BROAD AX MUST BE RIGHT. While we have censured the unquealding fight she has made on some of the Chicago ministers, especially those who hold the largest charges, namely: A. L. Murray of Bethel, J. F. Thomas formerly of the Baptist, Dr. A. J. Carey of Quinn Chapel and Dr. Ransom of the Institutional. There certainly must be something wrong with some of them. When Dr. Carey arrived here last Wednesday afternoon to sit as one of a committee to investigate the complaints, he said that he was in a very great hurry to return to his work in Chicago, that he was loosing $200 every day he was away from his Easter rally; so the committee finished in just four hours or at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, and he could have Eas Easter Showing The latest importations in Pattern Hats in connection with our own special and exclusive creation. 705 West Locust Street. returned that same evening, but for some cause he did not go back to Chicago until Saturday. Again we are called to christify the death of one of our old and highly respected citizens, a pioneer of our city, Mrs. Sarah Deberry, who died last Tuesday evening, April 7, at 6 o'clock at the Methodist hospital, where she had recently been taken. She was now 18 years old. She was taken to Missouri, where she remained for many years, and in 1863 came to Des Moines, Iowa, where she has remained ever since, except two years when she was in Denver, Colo., and Little Rock, Ark. She married Mr. B. Richardson, and lived together until Mr. Deberry's death five years ago, but in her latter years she associated with the Wesley Methodist church on the East Side. She leaves two living children, Mr. Chas, H. Richardson and Mrs. Abbie C. Richardson, Mrs. Rebecca Nelson of Chester, Ill., and Mrs. Anna Boocher of Sparts, Ill., and a host of old acquaintances to mourn her death. Mrs. Demery was a good, honest, industrious and frugal woman and had a nice company. Mrs. Rebecca Nelson wanted. She was one of first colored persons in Des Moines. The funeral was held from her beautiful home on West Thirty-first street, conducted by Rev. Griffith and Dr. Dulin. The pall bearers were R. N. Hyde, Chas, W. Henry, Mrs. Jefferson, E. S. T. Banks, W. H. Jackson, and others. The mourners were laid in Woodland cemetery. Rev. Ed. G. Jackson of Slous City has been visiting the last week in Albia. Social at the Masonico hall Saturday night given by the members of the A. M. E. chureh. Mr. A. Grayson of Hiteman was in Albia Monday and Saturday of this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. Jones, Mrs. Nora Grayson of Hiteman and Mrs. G. A. Davis went over to Buxton Sunday to attend the Daughters of Tabor annual semon. There are still a few strangers in town. Every day until June 15th 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 ears and tourist sleeps attached. Call at 410 Walnut Street for full information. FORT MADISON NOTES. Rev Holmes just the man for Ft. Madison for Sunday 5 April. Our pastor's first Sunday in charge was a joyous day for the members of the Second Baptist church, as well as for the Ft. Madison Ethiopia. We enjoyed a good old time covenant meeting in the morning, followed by the Lord's Supper; Sunday School was at 12 m. and at 7:30 p.m. Rev Holmes preached an excellent introductory sermon from Colosians 1:28. He touched upon the Negro question, citing to the people the shooting down, lynching, and other barbarities of our race. He warned of what we had to do as a Special OBITUARY. ALBIA NOTES LOW RATES WEST Lowest Prices race to make a stand with the pale faced enemies, such as Bill Tillman; brought up the ancestors, our mothers and mothers and their wise deal in real estate, showed the young Negro of to-day what he should be doing for the upbuilding of his race. And we are looking for more presidents and men in Iowa on just such topics. Not only Iowa, but all over the United States. Mrs. Manala Henry went to LaGrange, Mo., Thursday and returned with her son Macao, who has been visiting his grandparents. Mrs. Amia Yisser and son George departed for New Boston, la. last Wednesday for a short visit. Mr. J. T. Mabry, D. G. M. and Mr. Davis of Davenport were Fr. Madison visitors Sunday and Monday. Miss Mattle Thomas went to Kookuk Saturday evening. Mr. Tom Mills was called to Kookuk on account of the death of his father. All are cordially invited to attend the Easter exercises at the Second Baptist church, Sunday April 12. The Woman's Home and Foreign Mission Society will meet at Mrs. Hattie B. Wintrey Tuesday April 7. Very Low Rates to Dedication Ceremonies of Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis, Mo. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold for the above occasion April 29, 30 and May 1, and on account of Good Roads Convention on April 36 and 27, all with return links until May 4, inclusive. Apply to agencio Chicago & North-Western Ey. MT. PLEASANT NEWS. Mrs. Sarah Greupn of Lockridge was in the city over Sunday, the guest of relatives and friends. Mr. Charles St. Clair is in the city look after his property. Mr. Step. a was in the city Monday, on his way home to St. Paul from Keokau. The men of the A. M. church, under the leadership of Mr. R. H. Hackley, and the young men of the city under the leadership Mr. Robert Anderson, will give a concert in the near future to purchase a carpet for the church. The concert at June's hall Tuesday night for the Baptist church was a success. Quarterly meeting will be April 26. Rev. Wilson and family are again boarding with T. L. Barnett. Mr. K. Bartlett has been appointed night p.licuarian. Excursion Tickets to Christian Endeavor Convention at West Braceh. Ia. Vis the North-Western Line, will be sold at reduced rates April 16 and 17, limited to return until April 20, inclusive. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western R'y. OTTUMWA NOTES Master Charles Hicks, who has been very ill for the past week, is improving. Mr. Emmet rhodes of Burton was an Ounumwyrlist last week. The Tennessee Jubilee Singers sing at the First Belfryblerian church April 6. Miss Florence White of Muscatine arrived in our city Thursday evening. Miss White will endearer to give lessons in music on the piano, organ or guitar. Subscribe for Bystander. No. 4 We hope our people will patronize sending their children to her. Mrs Margaret Coleman of Buxton an over Sunday visitor in Ottawa. The annual sermon of the Lily of Valley Conat No. 15 was presented at the A. M. E. church by Rev. M. I. Gordon Sunday April 5. A short programme was rendered by the ladies. A very spicy paper was read by Mrs. Anna Dodd on the subject of "Woman," and was highly appreciated by her readers. The Benevolent club of the Baptist church gave an entertainment called the Easter Nest. Thursday evening. There was a good attendance and the ladies realized a neat little sum. Mrs. Elizabeth McMahon and Rev. M. I. Gordon were on the sick list the past week, but are much better at the present writing. Rev. Jones of the Baptist church baptized a number of new members Sunday afternoon at the river. The ladies of the I. B. W. gave an Easter social at the home of Mrs. Q. B. Taylor Tuesday evening. An excellent programme was rendered and all speak an enjoyable evening. The Young Men's Forum meets regularly Sunday afternoons at 4 o'clock. All the young men are invited to attend. The colored men of Otumwa have organized a political club, which is known as the Afro-American Independent Political Club. The officers of the club are: D. J. Hopkins, president; D. J. Wilson, secretary; J. H. Robinson, treasurer. The organization is strictly republican and tends to build up an interest of our own men in politics. HARVEST BEGINS IN MAY in Texas. Take advantage of the low rate excursions on the first and third Tuesdays of each month and see the wonderful resources, the eroses and conditions in the Lone Star State. "Texas"—a 14-page book, filled with facts and figures humilf with information—will be sent free by addressing "BAXY" 400 Wellington St, Louis. MUCHAKINOCK NEWS. Teachers meeting was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas Saturday evening, after the rehearsed of the lesson a number of twelve were called to linenoon. All reported a pleasant evening. Mrs. M. Williams is a Bison visitor this week. Mr. C. B. Foster spent Sunday in Buxton. Mrs. R. Carter who has been very ill is better at this writing. Mrs. N. Carey was an Oaklanda visitor Saturday. There are quite a number of French families moving away for "Mushy." Mr. R. Mickea of Buxton spent Sunday in our town. Rev. Simmons prescheduled for us Sunday morning. Miss Annie Smith is spending a few days in Buxton this week. M. and Mr. R. K. drew return from Des Moine last week. IOWA TO ST.LOUIS Account of the Dedication of the Louisiana Purehase Exposition at St. Louis the Wabash will sell tickets as greatly reduced rates. Tickets onsite Apr. 29th to May 2d good to return May 4th. He will be represented by the Governor, his staff and six companies. Everybody welcome. For further information call on or write S. W. Flint, P & T A., Wabash R. R, Des Moines, Iowa. Subscribe for the Bystandes KNOXVILLE AND GALESBURG ILL., BUDGETARIAN. Everything you can hear nowadays is politics and who will be elected. Mr. J. H. Duke of GaleSBURG is running for supervisor on the liberal 10th floor, hope he may be successful. He is the only Afro-American in the field. Mrs. Emma Holbert, Miss Jennie Payne, Messrs, Jno. Brooks and Jack Prutt spent last Sunday in Abingdon and GaleSBURG. Roy B. returned Monday from Dunfirmline. The stereotype of entertainment given at the A. M. E. church in Knoxville Saturday evening by Mr. Richmond of Charlton was fairly well attested; the entertainment was very instructive. Mrs. Geo, Wade was a GaleSBURG visitor Monday. Mr. Richmend was a guest of Rev. Grant White in Knoxville. Mrs. Anna Wallace, who has been visiting Mrs. Cora Veasey, returned to Galesburg Tuesday. The Stewardess met with Mrs. Ferrybee Tuesday. After business the hostess served lunch. Miss Mattie Knox of Knoxville is visiting in Pooria. The A. M. E. church in Knoxville will have special Easter services Sunday evening, when a program will be rendered. The "April Fool" social in Knoxville was well attended and a next sum realized for the pastor. TO MINNEAPOLIS & ST. PAUL The direct line between Des Moines and St. Paul is the Minnesota & St. Louis R. R. Leave Des Moines at 8 a.m. and 9 p.m., arrive Minnesota at 6:40 p.m. and 7:25 a.m. St. Paul at 7:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. The Minnesota and St. Paul Limited has through Vestibulated, Gas-Lighted Pullman sleepers and First Class Coaches. Call on Geo. R. Kline, City Ticket Agent. 300 boys all wool suits, pants made with double seats and knees, sizes 7 to 16 years, these are regular $2.50 values but one suit to a customer— $1.50 Saturd'ys Hat Special... 25 dozen swell new hats in all the new shades, come in black, cedar, nutria and tans, regular, $2.00, for one day at $1.50 A STATE BYSTANDER A STATE BYSTANDER PUBLISHED EVERY Friday BY THE BREWERS PUBLISHING COMPANY, TEPPER AND LOOK, BOOK MARKET MANAGER, IOWA. IOWA FEDERAL BOOK. OCCUPATIONAL PAPERS OF THE MOST WORKSHIPP UNION GRAND LODGE OF IOWA, A. P. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION One year ..... 8.25 Six months ..... 7.25 Three months ..... 7.25 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Supid money by post, fine order, money order, commission, or the Iowa State BANK- MERCHANTS Company. Organizations must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the pub- lisher. "Security is the seal of vip." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Adds 80 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For abbreviate and secret societies where simulation is charged, one-half of the above memorial rates. For professional, legal contracts and etc. terms are given an application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. DON'T BE FOOLED 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 STENCILLED 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 reputation of 60 years' unparalleled success. Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. For Sale by M. R. WOOD, Des Moines, Iowa. RUBE'S 509/511-UP TO DATE-E LOCUST ? We are prepared to do stair-clap job work on reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa STATE BENWANDER is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Albia.....Miss May Davis Buxton.....J. T. Washington Cedar Rapids.....Miss Ella G. Martin Clinton.....A. A. Bush Davenport.....Miss Flay McGaw Pt. Madison.....Mrs. J. D. Underwood Keokun.....Miss Artisha Fields Mt. Pleasant.....Miss Iona Mason Muscatine.....Florence White Marshalltown.....H. G. Walker Muchakinock.....Mrs. Pearl Thomas Oceans.....Mrs. G. H. Wade Jakalooa.....Miss Lizzie Blackburn Jatamwa.....Miss Florence Downey Book Island.....Mrs. C. J. Tolliver Xcity.....Miss Etta Grant Thee, having news items please report to the correspondents. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY AFTER THRATHEK. OZONIZED OX MARROW WHO GREATLY IMPRESSED. The early news of the discovery of the ore that makes Ozonized OX MARROW, which precedes from falling into the mine, greatly provokes the interest of the grower, and blooms over 4 years and needles of magnesium. 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It is given out that the poison extracted from the Gila Monster, a big Hizard found in New Mexico and Arizona, and the only crawling thing which has venomous teeth, is a tolerably sure cure for paralysis. Men's Clothing ... For Spring ... THE swell new suits and top coats now ready for your inspection are in such variety that no matter what your ideas are we can please and satisfy you. Men's Clothing ... For Spring ... THE swell new suits and top coats now ready for your inspection are in such variety that no matter what your ideas are we can please and satisfy you. Men's Suits at $10 Superior suits for the money you'll say so after you have seen them, especially if you are familiar with the average $15.00 suit sold about town. New and handsome styles of single and double breasted sacks in cheviots, cassimeres, clay worsteds and serges. There is no other line of suits at the price in the city in which you can find the quality, fit and thoroughly goodness in make and trim that we show you in these suits at $10.00 THE IMPRESSIONS OF A WOMAN. What a Woman Says About Western Canada. Although many men have written to this paper regarding the prospects of Western Canada and its great possibilities, it may not be unhelping to give the experience of a woman settler, written to Mr. M. V. McLynes, the agent of the government at Detroit, Mich. If the reader wishes to get further information regarding Western Canada it may be obtained by writing any of the agents of the Government whose name is attached to the advertisement appearing elsewhere in this paper. The following is the letter referred to: Hilldown, Alberta, Feb. 5, '03. Dear Sir—I have been here now nearly five years, and thought I would write you a woman's impression of Western Canada—in Alberta. There are several ranchers in this district who, in addition to taking care of their cattle, carry on farming as well; their herds of cattle number from 100 to 200 or 300 head, and live out all winter without any shelter than the poplar bluffs, and they come in in the good order. Most of the ranchers in this district part of the time, about this time of year, but I have seen the finest fat cattle, and we saw that never got a peck of grain, only fattened on the grass. You see I have learned to talk farm since I came here—farming is the great business here. I know several in this district who never worked a day or the farm till they came here, and have done well and are getting well off. I think this will be the garden of the Northwest some day, and that day not very far distant. There has been a great change since we came here, and there will be a greater change in the next five years. The winters are all anyone could wish for. We have very little snow, and the climate is fine and healthy. Last summer was wet, but not to an extent to damage crops, which were a large average field and the hay was immense—and farmers wore a broad snail accordingly. We have good schools, the government pays 70 per cent of the expense of education, which is a great boon in a new country. Of course churches of different denominations follow the settlements. Summer picnics and winter concerts are all well attended, and as much, or more, enjoyed as in the East. Who would not prefer the pure air of this climate with its broad acres of fine farms, its rippling streams, its beautiful lakes, its millions of wild flowers, its groves of wild fruit of exquisite flavor, its streams and lakes seeming with fish and its prairies and olives with game, to the crowded and stiff state of society in the East. I would like to go home for a visit some time, but not to go there to live, even if presented with the best farm in Michigan. Beautiful Alberta, I will never leave it. And my verdict is only a repetition of all who have settled in this country. This year I believe will add many thousands to our population. And if the young men and old men also, knew how easy they could make ```markdown ``` FREE To the Boys Watches, Baseballs and Bats or a Big Catchers Glove Given Away with Boys' Suits. ```markdown ``` a home free of all incumbrance in this country, thousands more would have settled here. I would sooner have 160 acres here than any farm where I came from in Michigan, but the poorest in the East are coming to a knowledge of this country, and as they do they will come West in thousands. All winter people have been arriving in Alberta, and I suppose in other parts as well, which is unusual, so we expect a great rush when the weather gets warmer. We have no coal mine here. Coal can be bought in the towns for $2 to $3 according to distance from the mines, and many haul their own coal from the mines, getting it there for 50 cents to a dollar a ton. Very truly yours, The late J. E. Boehm, the sculptor once met Gladstone at a country house, and was immensely impressed by the extent and diversity of the his knowledge, as revealed in his conversation, his knowledge of the subject when the morning arrived for Carlyle's sitting for a bust, and to the philosopher the sculptor poured forth his admiration for Gladstone's intimate acquaintances with subjects so far apart as gardening and Greek. Carlyle listened for a time in scornful silence. Then he said: "And what did he say about your work?" "Oh, nothing," said Boehm; he doesn't know anything about sculpture." "Ol course," growled Carlyle, "of course his knowledge about things that you didn't know, knowledge doubt if you asked Blackie he'd say that Gladstone knew nothing about Greek and the gardener would tell you that he knew nothing whatever of gardening." Bismarck on one occasion told Sidney Whitman of the following incident which occurred when he was dining with Emperor William: "I had some champagne in my glass, the taste of which made me suspicious. When the butler again passed the table I tried to get a look at the label on the bottle was impossible, for a napkin was wrapped around it. Then turned to the emperor to inquire the name of the particular brand, when his majesty blurted out that it was indec German champagne—Deutscher Schauwein. 'Yes, the emperor said, I drink it from motives of economy, as I have strongly recommended it, to my officers for the same reason. Then again, I also drink it from patriotic motives," he reponse. I said to the emperor. "With me, your majesty, patriotism stops short at the region of my stomach." The largest police station in the world is that at Scotland Yard, London. It has accommodations for 3,000 policemen. The sign painter can always make a name for himself. All Up to Date Housekeepers use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it is better, and 4 oz. more of it for same money. Silence is golden where hush money is concerned. Do not believe Pine's Cure for Consum- ption. I use coaghes and colds— John F. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind. Feb. 15. 1909. Every man has his trials—for which the lawyer is thankful. Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? Then use Dishcloth. It will keep them from forking. RACE ECHOES. A colored man in Montgomery county, Alabama, has discovered three very rich veins of silver on his farm, for which he is offered £3,875,000. The undertaking office of W. C. Gordon, of St. Louis, handled 5 percent of the 2000 negro funerals in that city and upwards of $40,000, during a period of eight months. Despite the meanness and prejudice, C. F. Moss, colored, of Winchester, Va., has been elected a life member of the Shanadoah Valley Agricultural Society (white) for oil paintings exhibited. W. W. Taylor, Editor of the Utah Plaindealer, has been appointed Deputy Sheriff and Stamp Collector at Salt Lake City, Utah. He is the first Afro-American that has ever held such a position in that state. It is said that the Negroes of Mississippi will petition the president with the view of having him defeat the measure to give St. Louis World's Fair $5,000,000 by congress for its promotion in event the "Jim Crow" car law passes in that State. Frank Craig, the "Harlem Coffee Cooler" is the wealthiest colored fighter. Craig is to be worth about $75,000 and has a yearly income of $6,000 from appearing at the various music halls in England with his band of pickaninnies. Wallace Hicks the crack colored jockey who has been engaged at a handsome salary by Perry Belmont, landed his first mount at Bemnings and made very favorable impression. Hick's future is a bright one as he will have all first horses to ride. William N. Pickens, a Negro of Yale, in the junior class, has won the historic Henry James Eneyck prize by an essay which takes the stand that a Negro cannot govern Hayti. Outside intervention, he declared, is imperative. This is the first time in Yale's history that a conspicuous prize has been won by a Negro. Pickens is 22 years old, a graduate at Talladega Ala., and is working his way through college. The Washington Post is sn receipt of the following unsigned letter postmarked Seattle, Wash. Editor Post: Does anyone know the whereabouts of a colored woman by the name of Jennie Jones? She left Seattle, Wash., in May, 1899 for her home in Virginia. A $200,000 gold mine claim was left her by a sea captain for her service and and kindness through sickness and death to his family on the voyage from Shanghai, China. She is requested to come to Alaska and take charge of it at once, if she can be found. Write to box 460, Seattle, Wash. WILL THE NEGRO ATTAIN AN EQUAL STANDING WITH THE WHITE-MAN? Special to Bystander. Buxton, Iowa, March 30, 1903. Dear Editor: Please allow me space in your valuable paper to speak a few words in answer to a question which was put to me by a white genetian not very long ago. He wanted to know if I thought that the negro race would ever attain an equal standing with the white man. My answer is this: Years ago on the twenty-second day of September there was placed upon the pages of America a class of people which had never before been considered other than goods and chattels. They were the Afro-Americans dressed on to tyrants was emblazoned on to tyrants lights upon our brow, and freedom and justice were frontlets between our eyes, monarchs crowned with kingly manes stood awd at the august manifestations and solemn arrangements of southern injustice, but we as we described the eagle of liberty spreading her wings soaring proudly aloft, breathed free and took up the banner and have been carrying upward step by step and with the help of God nothing short of equality and justice will satisfy us. For Ethiopia is constantly unfurling her banner and shall yet stretch forth her hand to plant it upon the topmost round in the ladder of progression and no one can hinder. Yes, we've had our trials here below. But bear them all we must. Continue on the upward with that greater leader trust. Trust Him who has said, "Through me all things are possible," and we shall see Ethiopia stretch forth her wings and all nations acknowledge her. Margaret M. Coleman Labor Law Is Void Indianapolis, Ind., special: The Supreme court holds unconstitutional the minimum wage law of 1901 providing that unskilled labor employed or public works shall be paid for not less than 20 cents an hour. President of De Pauw. Indianapolis special: Dr. Edwin H. Hughes of Boston has been elected president of De Pauw university. He has signified that he will accept if he is released from his pastorate. New York Central's Express Service Added To. George H. Daniels, General Passenger Agent of the New York Central Road, talking yesterday of the company's fast train service, said that, in addition to now twenty-hour train there are now four twenty-four-hour trains, "Chicago and two Empire expresses daily. SHARP The Twentieth Century Limited, the Twenty-hour train, leaves New York every day at 2:45 p. m. and arrives at Chicago the next morning at 8:45. The Lake Shore Limited leaves New York at 5:30 every afternoon, and arrives in Chicago the next afternoon at 4:30. The Fast Mall, a New York four-hour train, leaves New York at 8:45 a. m. every day, reaching Chicago the next 7:50, by both the Lake Shore and the Michigan Central. The noonday Chicago Limited leaves New York at 1 p. m., reaching Chicago by the Lake Shore the next morning at 11:50, a twenty-four-hour train, reach twenty-three hours and fifty minutes. The Detroit and the Chicago Limited leaves New York at 4 p. m., reaching Chicago the next morning, a fourth four-hour train. — From the New York Times. Note—The New York Central also has 15 trains a day between New York and Buffalo and Niagara Falls; 5 trains a day between New York and St. Louis and Cincinnati; 4 trains a day between New York and Montreal and by its Boston and Albany Division 4 trains a day between New York and Boston via Springfield. "Yes, my autobiographical book, 'My Life in Many States and in Foreign Lands,' has had a good sale," said George Francis Train to a reporter the other day, "but it is surprising how many people want free copies." "Indeed" remarked the reporter. "Yes," added the aged Citizen Train, disgustedly, "there must be an impression abroad that I am an accommodation Train." An interesting feature of the recent army debate in the house of lords was the collapse of Lord Lovat, who on rising to make his maiden speech, said: "My lords, I venture to think this army corps system, by producing a definite scheme—" and then sat down, unable to utter another word. His failure in the house of lords was such a contrast to Lord Lovat's gallant work in the South African war, during which he raised and commanded a corps of scouts and won the distinguished Service. The distinguished Service has produced a good-natured contempt for the English papers. One writer points out that Lord Lovat can console himself with the reflection that only a short time ago the Duke of Devonshire rose from his seat in the house of lords, looked slowly around, intending to speak, and then sat down without uttering a word. A Farmer's Good Story. Velpen, Ind., April 6th—Wm. O'B. Sullivan, a highly respected farmer of this place, tells a personal experience to show that there is still some genuineness and honest worth to be met with in this age in which so many frauds are reported. "Yes, I have been humbugged," said Mr. Sullivan, "and when I was so ill with the Rheumatism, Kidney and Heart Trouble, I used a good deal of stuff that claimed to be remedies for these diseases only to find them worthless. "But, as you know, I did find the genuine remedy after all and I had not been taking Dodd's Kidney Pills very long before I knew that they were an honest remedy that would do all and more than was claimed for them. 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Mitchell's Lump Jaw Cure has been approved by the Cure Blood Worms Association. One bottle is required. No shipping charges. Delivery time: No later than 10 days from the date of order. No OIL CO. Distributors for E. N. Maltcornshire, IOWA. What Has Been Going on During the Past Week. INCREASE IN APPROPRIATION Iowa State College Trustees Add $75,000 to funds for New Main Building—Plans Will Be Changed, But Not Materially— Will Open Bids May G. Ames, April 9.—The board of trustees of the Iowa State college has decided to make an additional appropriation of $75,000 for the erection of the main building. The action of the board was the result of the building committee stating that it was found impossible to so modify and revise the original plans and specifications as to enable it to receive bids that would lie within the limit of the original appropriation of $225,000 without making radical changes in the size and general outline of the building as originally planned by the architects, and submitted to the board at its meeting on March 25. The lower bid obtained on the building was $250,000, but it is expected that with a few slight changes in the less important features of the structure, such as ornamentation, furniture, etc., it would be difficult to experience difficulty in obtaining bids sufficiently low as to be acceptable. It was deemed advisable to receive separate bids on different parts of the construction of the building, such as construction of the building, etc., in place of letting the entire structure to one firm. It is believed that the aggregate amount of the various bids will be determined and obtained on the building as a whole. The board has $50,000 as a building fund at its disposal at present. In addition to the present $300,000 ap propriation for the main building, the board has also erected of an addition to the present agricultural, building, a new stock pavilion and a green house, out of this fund, thus leaving only $200,000 for the proposed new agricultural hall to be constructed upon the purpose of the main building. It was feared by the board that by appropriating the additional $75,000 for the main building, the remaining $200,000 would be far too small an amount to erect a new agricultural hall. The board as would be able to meet the increasing demands of the agricultural department as indicated by its recent rapid growth. In such an emergency the addition of a board to request the state legislature for an additional appropriation. The board will meet here May 6 to receive new bids on the main building. The matter of selecting a new president will also come up before the board. AMES HAS NEW TRIAL. Former Des Moines Man May Not Have to go to "Pen." "I was to go to" Pen. "Des Moines, April 9.—The supreme court has decided that Walter W. Ames, formerly of Des Moines, son-in-law of Dr. E. C. Spinney, who was convicted of embezzlement at Dubuque, shall have a new trial. The case was a complicated one. Ames was engaged in closing up the business of the Iowa Mutual Building and Loan association. Father Zilgring demanded $500 on a certificate he held and Ames gave him a check. Ames notified Zilgring that there was $132 in proof to dubuque but he would hold it until the final settlement. The certificate however got mad and made threats because of the withholding of this and after he went out Ames decided he would pay him. He had the stenographer draw a check which he cashed and said he would settle with Father Zilgring. That evening Spinney arrived from Des Moines and Ames of Ames's time to settle. He wanted $150 a moment to pay and took the $32 Ames had just got on the check with $17 from the cash drawer. He changed his mind and went to Des Moines and there deposited the money with the treasurer of the Home Savings and Trust company. For alleged embezzlement of the $132 Ames was convicted. The court found that while he was indicted under a statement relating to the trial embezzlement he was convicted under one relating to building and loan associations. This was a bad error and a new trial necessary. WILL GIVE CORN TO IOWANS. Growers' Association to Purnish Growers' Association to Furnish Des Moines, April 9.—As the first step in increasing the yield of corn in Iowa by fifty million bushels, the possibility of which was demonstrated by Prof. Holden of Ames, Iowa, the Iowa Corn Growers' Association will give away to every farmer in the state a package of pure bred seed corn. The only grain known that has been scientifically bred for a half century. It has been purchased in large amount, by the Corn Growers' Association, an association formed by George S. Forest, the World's Fair, and will be given away in two pound packages upon receipt of enough money to pay postage, twenty-five cents. This will plant one-fourth of an acre and yield a large amount of seed corn for the coming year. Farmers wishing the corn should write to George S. Forest, at Miles, Iowa, or to Prof. Holden, at Ames. Prof. Holden states that if Read's yellow dent is sown in the state there will be little doubt, but that the corn will be increased in a very short time. A portion of the corn raised will be used in the Iowa exhibit at the St. Louis exposition. Grand Jury Finds True Bill. Creston, April 9. The grand jury found a true bill against S. E. (Coffee Pot) Wilson, who shot and killed Kildnut, at Lorimer, in a fight some months ago, charging him with murder. He was brought into court and pleaded not guilty, asking for a continuance from this term of court, and Judge Parish set May 4th, as a special term of court for the hearing of his case. Man often shows the hard side of his work more strongly the greenish, rushed iowa State Traveling Men's Association Wine a Point. Des Moines, April 10.—According to a ruling of Judge Howe in the case of Moines and Iowa State Traveling Mater Association with an Iowa insurance company outside of the state is considered an Iowa contract, and its provisions hold good under the laws of the state of Iowa, much much to the in surance interests. The Tuttle case was a suit to enforce the payment of a $5,000 policy in the defendant company, the late Mr. Tuttle, who was the owner of the grounds that the contract, although it was made with a party in Missouri, was entered into by correspondence and on this occasion was contracted. The plaintiff claimed the contract was executed under the laws of Missouri, and as they state specifically that insurance policies allow payment of the judgment case asked accordingly. The case then developed on this one-question—was the insurance policy an Iowa contract? The little case traveled in Missouri, the little case went. At the time he had a policy for $5,000 in the Iowa State Traveling Men's association. The suit was brought for this amount and also for attorney fees, and incited the plaintiff to bring into the case the sum of $7,500. Judge Howe in his ruling directed a verdict for the defendant, first, on the grounds that it was an Iowa contract, and second, that there was not a waiver of the contract in the case to go to the jury. In effect the Iowa suicide clause is held valid. ABRAMS SUES MARION YOUNG Anti-Saloon Man Sue Hotel Keeper for damages to Amount of $1,000. Cedar Rapids, April 8—The Rev H. H. Abrams of the Anti-Saloon league had Marion Young, proprietor of the Globe hotel in Cedar Rapids arrested and taken into justice court in the town of Walker, in Linn county, where he was charged with using a gun to kill a young woman Young about the time the drugists were proceeded against in this county by Abrams swore at the latter in a loud and angry manner, called him a blackmaller and demanded that he pay his bill and leave the hotel in Cedar Rapids. He guilty and fined him $50, and in deaf fault of payment fifteen days in jail Abrams proceeded in court in this county to marion Young for $1,000 damages, actual and exemplary, and has two attorneys employed, one from being E. R. Ares from Decorah. REGIMENTS TO FT. RILEY. Secretary Root Will Meet Request of Adjutant General Byers Des Moines April 10—While the official announcement has not yet reached this city, dispatches from Washington last night said that two Iowa national guard regiments be permitted to go to Fort Riley this morning to take place the next week. The understanding is that Secretary Root will grant the request made by Adjunct General Byers some weeks ago, that two Iowa regiments be permitted to go. The decision of the war department is of no importance, and the regiments as the managers at Fort. Riley along with regular troops, and under the supervision of the ablest masters of the art of war in the United States army, will afford the guard oppor tion to the regular short of an actual services in the field in time of hostilities could furnish. John and George Scollard Paid $1,000 Into the County Treasury. Sloux City, April 10—George and John Scolland, who were arrested for a hold-up in their gambling house a few months ago, were given that liberty again, given that the county treasury, "Kid" Rogers entered the place belonging to the Scolland brothers with the intention of beating the house. Rogers had with him a shingling of shingles thought the house was going to get the best of the. The upshot of the matter was that at the close of the day, the police and the pair at the point of revolvers and demanded back their money. The Scollands were arrested, indicted and jumped the bonds and the payment money the county treasury settled the whole matter. Tama Suffera Serious Blaze: Tama, April 10—Fire on the main street of Tama at noon yesterday occasioned a loss of about $7,000, about half of which is covered by insurance. The largest loss was to a $1,000 fire lost two buildings, that were insured. The Kesl Music company lost $4,000 on stock, $2,000 insurance. Clark & Hardin's restaurant, loss $500, no insurance. B. L. Cohen, insurance. Frank Ward, loss of bowling alley, $800; $500 insurance. The Toledo fire company came to the aid of Tama's volunteers and the two companies did well to save the fire. The fire was blowing a gale at the time of the fire and blowing from the right quarter to carry the flames over the city. Tries to Kill Wife and Self. Bedford, April 10—Charles McKim last night shot his wife four times and then shot himself as he was about to be arrested. Both will probably die. McKim went to the home of his father-in-law and after a quarrel, fired at his wife. One shot the throat. Two other shots made ugly flesh wounds. The man then attempted to escape, but when pursuers were drawing near, shot himself in the chest. Declare Unknown Man Murdered. Burlington, April 10—The coroner's jury has declared that an unknown man whose body was found in the river here was murdered. The side of his skull was crushed in. There is no means of ascertaining his identity. Indicted for Theft of Letters. Cedar Rapids, April 10—Charles N. Tenny has been indicted charged with the theft of letters from the United States mail. It is alleged to have been from the mail pouches in transit. Pinned in a Wall of Fire. Burlington April 9.—The agonizing cries of little Pearl Bartlow helplessly burning to death in her father's house boat within sight of horrified spectators unable to rescue her, rang out through the neighborhood just below the big bridge. The house boat, in which the family lived, caught fire while the little girl was alone and burned to the water's edge. It was impossible to rescue the child. The father and mother made frantastic efforts to themselves badly burned in their efforts. The fire cause, from the stove. HOW A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN ESCAPED SPRING CATARRH BY USE OF PE-RU-NA. Nothing Robs One of Strength Like Spring Catarrh--Spring Fever is Spring Catarrh. MISS HELEN WHITMAN. Miss Helen Whitman, 308% Grand avenue, Milwaukee, Wis., writes: "There is nothing like Peruna for that tired feeling, which gives you no ambition for work or play. After a prolonged illness, about a year ago I felt unable to regain my health, but four bottles of Peruna made a wonderful change and restored me to perfect health. As long as you keep your blood in good condition you are all right, and Peruna seems to till the veins with pure, healthful blood. I thoroughly endorse it." Have you got nerves? Well, you ought to have nerves. But they ought to be strong nerves, good nerves. Does your hand tremble? You are living too fast. Does your heart beat at times You had better tell a call. Americans live too fast. They crowd too much into a single day. They have too little leisure. The hospitals and insane asylums are filling up. The quiet, pastoral scenes of yore are beating its time that we quit this sort of business. Defiance Starch should be in a household, more so good, besides 4 o'er for 10 cents than any other brand of cold water starch. MISS HELEN WHITMAN How to Get Strong Nerves. First, repair the injury already done to your nerves. The way to do this is to do exactly as did Mattie B. Curtis, Secretary of Legion Loyal Women. Hotel Simpson, Ms. Shea in a recent letter: "I suffered for over a year with general weakness and disability manifested in severe headache and backache. I took four bottles of Peruna, and for two months have entirely free from these malaise." FOR THE LAMP'S SAKE USE ROSEINE OIL Highest grade Kerosene Oil made in the world. Instant on getting the genuine from your dealer. MARSHALL OIL CO., MARSHALLTOWN, IA. "It won't rub oil." The Only Durable Wall Coating Wall Paper is unsanitary. Kalsomines are temporary, rot, rub off and scale. ALABASTINE is pure permeable and artificial grease for spraying by mixing in cold water. For sale by paint dealers everywhere. Buy in packages and beware of worthless imitations. ALABASTINE COMPANY, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ask Your Doctor If he knows of any better laxative and stomach remedy then T If he is not prescribing it in his practice, he knows what it is, and if he is honest, he will satisfy you and us with his reply to your question. Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin is not sold in bulk, but all drug- gists sell it in $00 and $100 bottles and refund your money if you re- ceive no benefit. Fair, isn't it? L. E. Covey, M. D. Savannah. Tenn. writes about her experience. I have used Caldwell's Syrup for Penn. in family and in my practice, and unhesitatingly reviews from it than any other form of penni- tion. I consider it a most excellent preparation. D. Dr. T. Jones, of Osgod. Mo. writes under Caldwell's Syrup for Penn. in some time and gives it most excellent results and it is one of the greatest sales in stock. I do not hesitate to recommend it. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 15 - 1903 PISO'S CURE FOR Best Lymph Bursa, Hastes Forum, Use Institute by dermatitis CONSUMPTION Psoriasis, Scalled Head, Milk Crust, Tetter, Ringworm, etc. Speedily, Permanently and Economically Cured, when All Else Fails, by Cuticura The agonizing, itching, and burning of the skin, as in eczema; the frightful scaling, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair, and crusting of the scalp, as in scalled head; the facial disfigurements, as in pimples and ringworm; the awful suffering of infants, and anxiety of worn-out parents, as in milk crust, tetter and salt rheum,—all demand a remedy of almost superhuman virtues to successfully cope with them. That Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent are such stands proven beyond all doubt. No statement is made regarding them that is not justified by the strongest evidence. The purity and sweetness, the power to afford immediate relief, the certainty of speedy and permanent cure, the absolute safety and great economy have made them the standard skin cures, blood purifiers and humour remedies of the civilized world. Complete External and Internal Treatment Bathe the affected parts with hot water and Cuticura Soap, to cleanse the surface of crusts and scales, and soften the thickened cuticle. Dry, without hard rubbing, and apply Cuticura Ointment freely, to allay itching, irritation, and inflammation, and soothe and heal, and, lastly, take Cuticura Resolvent to cool and cleanse the blood. This complete treatment affords instant relief, permits rest and sleep in the severest forms of eczema and other itching, burning, and scaly humours of the skin, scalp and blood, and points to a speedy, permanent and economical cure when all other remedies and the best physicians fail. As evidence of the wonderful curative properties of Cuticura Remedies and of their worldwide sale, we quote from The Hon. Mr. Justice Finnemore's Letter. “I desire to give my voluntary testimony to the beneficial effects of your Cuticura Remedies. I have suffered for some time from an excess of uric acid in the blood; and since the middle of last year, from a severe attack of Eczema, chiefly on the scalp, face, ears and neck, and on one limb. I was for several months under professional treatment, but the remedies prescribed were of no avail, and I was gradually becoming worse, my face was dreadfully disfigured, and I lost nearly all my hair. At last, my wife prevailed upon me to try the Cuticura Remedies, and I gave them a thorough trial with the most satisfactory results. The disease soon began to disappear, and my hair commenced to grow again. A fresh growth of hair is covering my head, and my limb (although not yet quite cured) is gradually improving. My wife thinks so highly of your remedies that she has been purchasing them in order to make presents to other persons suffering from similar complaints, and, as President of the Bible Women's Society, has told the Bible women to report if any case should come under her notice when a poor person is so afflicted, so that your remedies may be resorted to.” (Judge of the Natal Supremine Court) Ceticura Remedies are sold throughout the civilized world. PRICES: Outcome: Reigns, 500; Bancor, 100; Chocolate Costed: Pula, 20; per trial of 60; Cuticura Remedies, 500; Bancor, 100; and Cuticura Remedies, 500; and Coticura Remedies, 500; and the blood, skin, and scalp, and Heteros, including Japanese and Chinese, with Illustrations, Testimonials and Directions in all languages, including Japanese and Chinese. British Depos, 25-28 Charterhouse, Sq., London, E.C. French Depot, 8 Suede's Fair, Paris Australian Depot, R. Town of Biscayney, POTER DRUG AND CHEMICAL CORPORATION, Sole Pro- First, repair the injury already done to your nerves. The way to do this is to do exactly as did Mattie B. Curtis, Secretary of Legion of Loyal Women, Hotel Salem, Boston, Mass. She said in a recent letter: "I suffered for over a year with general weakness and dability manifested in severe headache and backache. I took four bottles of Peruna, and for two weeks it been entirely free from these maladies." Thousands of cases might be quoted in which Peruna has been used to rescue people from the perdition of deranged nerves, and put them on the good, solid foundation of health. The County Auditor, W. Neff, in a recent letter written at Buffalo, New York, stated: "I was persuaded by a friend to try a bottle of your wine, and the results so gratifying that I am more than pleased to recommend it." A Spring Tonic. Almost everybody needs a toxic in the spring. Something to brace the nerves, invigorate the brain and cleanse the blood, Question Peru will do this is beyond all question. Question Peru has tried and had the same experience as Mrs. D. W. Timberlake, of Lynchburg, Va., who in a recent letter, made use of the following words: "I always take a dose of Peruiana to relieve the pain that I have for the nerves. There is no better spring tonic, and I have used about all of them." *Catarrh in Spring.* The spring is the best time to treat catarrh. Nature renews herself every spring. The system is rejuvenated by spring weather. This renders medicines more effective. A short course of Peruiana, assisted by a doctor, is the stubborn treatment of catarrh that have resisted treatment for years. Everybody should have a copy of Dr. Hartman's latest book on catarrh. Address the Peruiana Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio, Lulu Larner, Stoughton, Wia, says: infered with nerves trouble and stomach pain, it seemed that there was nothing to me but a bundle of trembling, irritable, could not sleep, rest or compose myself, and was certainly unfit to work in the household. I took nerve tonics and pills with bene- fice. ach disorders until it seemed that there was nothing to me but a bundle of nerves. I was very irritable, could not do anything to pose myself, and was certainly unfit to take care of a household. I took nerve tonics and plus fit. When I began taking Peruna I grew steadily better, my nerves grew stronger, my rest was no longer fitful, and to-day I consider myself in perfect health and strength. My recoveries was slow but sure, but I persevered and was rewarded by perfect health. "—Mrs Lulu Larmer. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full state of your case and he will be pleased to give you the necessary Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitary, Columbus, Ohio. . or ’ bY Ww ee P mT * Ne pai ici aod . ore en Pa eRe ee ee ert oe SI ir Store Closed Store All Day For Rent. Friday to Fixtures . Mark Rows : 8. oods. es oe The Entire Stock of Must Be Closed Ovt in the Shortest Time Possible E MUST give our immediate attention to other business, hence we decided to. sacritice this bright, new up-to-date Stock. Here. is an opportunity for you to lay in a supply of good reliable shoes such as this store justly enjoys the reputation of handling, at fig a time when you need it most, at prices that will appeal to your purse. i! ‘ rae. p : : ‘ . This is not a scheme to work off old stock. Little did we think eleven months ago when this stock was bought brand , new and again replenished only a short while back, that we’ would be obliged to quit business so soon, but such is the ge Bae out! d your gai 4 case. It is our loss and your gain. Fe ng we | Sale Begins Saturday Morning and will continue until entirely sold out. Early buyers of course will have first choice. Don't. wait until sizes are all broken up. We can not list everything we carry here—space will not permit—but to give you some idea what y eX- i UD EVEL YTS) N ) P petn . give y you may ex pect, we quote a few prices. It is needless to say you will not be disappointed. You know our dealings with you have always been honorable. Ladies! Shoes | - Men's Shoes Boys! and Little Geats’ || Misses’ and Childs’ Shoes | Infante’ Stors—2 05 | _Siippere Step a Sea Ae | Pacis (one 6 aioe nae’ | Sega Hand wele ie ent oc BS A $20 land turn ot hand $1.65 Sse and fbo Baas! pae $1.00 S99 Ladi’ house slippers, $1.00 wns sii | ee $380 | a SU GR | Mert ge | Ha nm Sy : rn French heel, dull top, | Freak enamel and freak calf, || $200 Colt skins or viei kid iy city heel es... | and §raas Buds’ Pat. 1.00 Ladies’ house slips iRtoD with “ "$2.65 | kerereienet Gnise a Gen i “gab an sole. $1.50 $1.50 Flexible fine kid, pate $1.00 | Sige and thas ids’ Pat 80c | at Jet See 50c Ladies’ Enamel, Goodyear welt and know how they wear, i 3 eiian ant ilpseliy hedlics ee | wages FS ae at ton $2 15 I? Gemsauheunasteon) $2.75 1, Sige: Sis Cae aia le $1.25 ave etal ae FE Me haa tire 60c | ee Ney house slippers, $1 45 6S Sabe Ties Patent Cait” Goodyear | M0 Bieber adel G97 650 wax alt, all sols weating #08 steencenes AD | gst Me eae | Sig Nev's hose dposs eet Welt, extension sole, kid I secpee te cerensioniscles je splendid wearing A $1.10 $1.25 Dongola kid, city heel Nc | tees eee OG | Band turn ‘ee $1.00 $2.00 Lies’ Patent Cail Goodyear i ee eo doles, alveoli 23. . $1.20 Button pebble goat, solid | scent - £0c |) see cos 5c: ‘ oaral Soe oe $1.25 | eu or Ste $2.50 | ea caters S150 | Sot formers BUC | o.sr age Bie ee Mc | sire OE DG $3.50 Ladies Vici Kid, hand turn, dul sole sper edere Sate =) ILO'S 8/2 to 11 ; ‘ 65¢ and 75¢ Silk Embroider date t Fine Velour Calf, dul $1.75 Vici kid or calf skin, fig Fine: viei kid, Budd's. inclu 75¢ Extra fine, soft soles, vari- ‘ee dered ere eal | Pome $0.50 | i 2 SLBS | Pater eg | Mowers AB | ee 35g $3.50 Ladies’ Vici Kid, Goodyear welt Rae ida: Geotyeas 61:56 Chit akin'or wax cathe WELE sc eneree avevcenery en Mal | nd Gos Buds’ fine kid Men's R, Peteason sol, $2 40 1 eee $2.25 ol ee $1.25 $165 Fine viei, hand welt. $1 5 | eas emer 35c Bsc Ptr hey mes Reeeine oe Dance Dicey, || $259 Velour Calf, Union made, oak || §1.gg Satin Calf and extension sole «.--se-+-++ QULO. | red only : 20 | cc ers we BOC Sesion 9 sill dese oo S175 | ee ee ae Mc ce ee $1.00 | $2: Se ses: tterent coors fest qty 50c 3k ‘ Pts cma eto t saicnnon se] vo Del 19 choose, to rush owt ow self-acting, first BOP dees Ladies Doneots, haut ue eel Macias) $175 Sad cere ses QLad | 8225 Fines ta, neste $1.00 | Meee Ic | Sia ee 50c i i rock oak sole ee... Ode Boles caved sae erence SaMg| St aulc aes |) ee se UG f ee eee gaa ae wren Wl $asou Sai Cally extension $1.50 Colt or box $1.20 $200 Glazed Ki, patent eae ae 5c | Ladies’ Rubbers © Bier grag | patente SOU) Ce LOD) Oe tt mm Bg | entre ga | ae Re 5 3 A 3 $x. satin , heavy 2 ti or Glazed st 7 |} low cut... sehg aed a Se ioc a Mia | rote $L0 |B SOO ae Tg | ei | meee i: i e $1.50 Heavy Work Shoes, $1.35 Satin catf, solid 8s Bright Senekie . | rubbers . noe a Ee SM Me Sli | asa So SE ae ae Ra ~ a Pleaty of Help to Wait on You. Usual Courtesies Extended. Money Cheerfully Refunded if Purchase Is Not Satslactesy, 1 ve ‘ ry. 457 West Walest Stet “THE HAWKEYE SHOE STORE, 171. Br ci : eile ee : a 9 est Walaut Street Te 3 Be a datos . : ‘ Fee age 8. sth a Gib ihe fA St ce Nagy 2 s aie . Base Ball |BICYCLES-- - " | 300 Bikes im Suits $2 up) on EASY PAYMENTS Mitts, $15°"" m y NATIONALS, TRIBUNES, RAMBLERS, N ye Gloves, ‘COLUMBIAS and others. " a Pick Your Mount Now. ® Dis era Bells,| ———__-___—_— —f " Eyeing you need for the vom fea i " 5 cone GUD Now iy. ee "4 Guns, Revolvers, ides CJ) ‘ f Fishing Tackle, Etc. _ ¥ th ans if EOE MINS EARS Co, lect. 4 a ee SA NT eh ceca we eae wee) a aical ar Ween "Musical and Lite Be & Ei 1a s Ps Literary Entertainment Ra EY 4 LILEPATY : ee an Givenpyine Odd Fellows 1 eee eenenennnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnannnnannns “Monday Evening, April 18th x i . ill ooscaccaccanaaananaannaaaaaaanaanaannananannenaaamniond * At Rice’s Hall on Locust Street. i {Between Sixth und Seventh.) BO en rrr rr ae —PROGRAMME..- "Belaotion. oc ccsninssssesccescsessesiese ssesssesesessess-Kromer's Orchestra }Tatroductory remarks by Master of Ceremonies.................W. B. Frazier “Addrens...........-./....M. V. P., Geo. H, Woodson, of Muchakinock, Lowa “Belection....6s.6cccectyseccgeseeenteeeseseese cessessses Kromer's Orchestra WAR AD Shor ass ccs Heise coves scoses tox Dr. A. G.. Edwards \ Mandolin Selection......0 2... ...:sseeeeee aeseee woo K. J. Bamilton Delsarte Reading. . seek bee ieteeeseeeccseeeseerasccee Mise Pearl Martin Menor S010; se. secceeseveecersesseeesters tee seers coors soeeohe IL. Rogers GRAND MARCH. wEverybody is Cordially Invited.» ADMISSION 50 CENTS. | huamaittaese 6° Lewis, Jamec-James, Marshall Howand. Charies Hart, SIOUX CITY ITEMS. April comes with smiles and tears sunshine and rain, and the sweet fragrance of beautiful Easter lilies. The Sunday school of the A. M. E. church will have their Easter pro gam Sunday evening. Mr, Milton Dowdy returned from Yankton, 8, D,, Wednesday, where he hag beon visiting his parents, Mr, and Mrs, Horace Champion will leave in a short time for Los Angoles, Cal, We regret them leaving our city ‘The ladies of the Mt. Zion Baptist church will present a play at Odd Fel- lows’ hall Monday, April 20th, entitled “Aunt Jerusha’s Quilting Party.” Mr, Milton Dowdy left for Het ‘Spring, Ark., Tuesday for the beve- fit of his heaith, He will be gone a month, ‘Mr, Richard Downing arrived in our clty last Tuesday to be with his tam- ily, after being absent for three years, Me has a run as porter from here to Chicago. : {ea ‘There will be baptizing at tho Mt. “ion Baptist church Easter Sunday, ——. Do It Now!! VHD ke Zs LR Spring is Coming and it will pay you a if A. ey A\ 3 et Busy’ at once in vesttlislae a Mead yi \ lower beds, trim the shrubbery end don't Wee eRerg || iiks'smsce"tustag Soo ats Pacts oe | {J} Shrabbery snd Flowern and Garden Seed reece) FL) St iowest prices, quality considered, chil _\aiiesear Catalogue and Garden Gulde free on Mon rears a request. = IOWA SEED CoO., Rise 613 and 615 Locust St. CLINTON ITEMS. ‘The trustees and stewards mec tn regular monthly session Mouday nig: Ususacting considerable business, ‘The celebration committea ts1ved Be i *. } evr ie sale ee 4 Ry PN Aid ir SR ea Saas By oN NaS ai att laa aaa a i RNS Oe Saale ees f es 5 A ements oa] Ll ty oe ia fag Bit i ° IES pi fi in * neat sum to the A. M. &. church as a result of their efforts Rufus Keith 1s a new name on tho subscription list of the Bystander, Let the good work go on, Mrs, Johnson of Chicago {s in the city, the guest of her sister, Mrs, Frank Cooper and family, on Eleventh avenve, Friends in this city heavd this wo>k with regret of the death of Jas. H. Flournoy, which took place at. bis home in’ Davenport on Friday. morn: ing, the 3d, They desire to tender their sympathy through the columns the Bystander to the bereaved rela tives, The Stowardess and Y. P. C, soclety will entertain at a social on Friday night of this week, ‘The Bystander for some cause or other was late in making its appear- Janco this week, but eventually turned up. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the boot in the city, Try them | and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Oftoe 604 MULBERRY St, PHONE 579. NOTICE TO REDEEM FROM TAX SALE. State of fowa, Polk County. 68: ‘To W. A, Peterson: You are hereby notified that on the Sinth day of December A. D. 180s. she following described real estate, ei: uat ed in Polke County, Jowa, was soll for faxen for. the year. 1807 which real ‘ontate in described ue follown, 1s -wit: Lot One (1) Block Four (4), Brown's official Plat, now forming s part of the: city of Des Moines, Polk County, lowa. ‘That the same was, at such sale purchased by George O, Wright, and a Eertifteate issued to him by the “Teeas- urer of Polk County, lowa, aod by the taid Wright the certifieate was daly sssigned to W. J. lerry, and he ls now the owner and holder of said certificate, tnd the right of redemption will ex: pire, and a Treasurer's Deed for said Froperty. will be made, unless redemp- Hou from such sole be made within binety days from the completed sorvioe hereof. Ww. 5. BERRY, Lawful owner and holder of said certiffeate. SPECTACLES WADE TFT ANY EME rc DESEASES OF THE TEER HOSE THROM UD 7 EYES TESTED FREE 306 WTINTR st DES. MOINES,IOWA, Bi laa Ea ee Baas ig br > VERY LOW RATES TO i THE NORTHWEST... ? from February 15 to April 30. |. 4 The Northern i 4 Pacific Railway ; will sell One Way Colonist Tickets from its eastern ; Terminals—St. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth and the ' Superiors—to nearly all points on its own and cor- ; necting lines in Montana, Idaho, Washington and “4 Oregon. ‘ GOOD LAND IN. ‘THESE STATES IS RAPIDLY 4 BEING SOLD and the opportunities to get desirable, i LOW PRICED HOMES is just as rapidly passing. For rates, details sud information write at once to 4 CHAS. S. FEE, Gen’l Pass, & Tkt. Agent, 4 St. Paul, Minn. Correspondence and inquires are given prompt attention. c ————— | KEOKUK NOTES. |" six weeks of sickness, Easter is being talked of by Cae acs, “Basler 1s being talkod of by al Reietencet 6 wee Prof, T. W. Stepp, the artist of Chi: cago, was in our city last week snd met with his usual success, as he has many friends. He stopped with Br. ‘Thomas Rush while here, Mr. G, Kebo, an old resident of Keo- Kuk, died Wednesday morning at 4 orelock, He leaves a wife and four children, He is a member of the A. M, E, church, His funeral was held on Sunday. «at ‘Mr, Albert Johnson, the barber, left for Rock Island, his future home. Mrs. Georgie Kindrick is Improving rapidly. Rey. Craft of the southern state gave an entertainment in our cits two evenings of last week, It wa: largely attended. Mr, Thomas Rush was ailing Friday and was not able to be at work, Mrs, Jackson is gaining some health. Mr, C, Alden is able to be up an. around again, to whieh his man friends are proud, Mr, Stell is seen again on the stree after a four months’ sick spell, Mrs, Culberson is able to be abou eee Oe eee oe ceca cae Easter is belng talked of by all th young people. A great time is ed at the A. M. B. church, ‘Tho Young Men's club is quite the fad at the A. Mf. B. church, ; ‘eat. Gicen inwell Iked at the Four ‘teenth street Baptist church, He is ‘a splendid speaker, Rey. Web did a grand work at Rev. Lewis’ church the past two weeks or more, at the revival. The church is in good working order, For New Summer Resort. Charles M. Schwab of the Steel [trust 1s sald to be at the head of a syndicate of wealthy New Yorkers se have in view the establishment at Great Neck, L. I, of an exclusive | summer resort similar to that found- ed 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 paid In some cases and ere Jong the fittle hamlet will have been replaced by splendid summer cottages. Five thousand dollars an acre was paid for ‘an estate of 105 acres.