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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 9. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit ing in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us we solicit all your local news-46. Go to Mason for the latest summer hate. John Walker of Buxton was in our city Tuesday. Mrs. Geo. Hudson who was very sick last week is convalescent. Mr. W. H. Humburd has been sick the past week, but is improving. Garfield Washington went to Boone last week to see his brother who is sick. Mr. Irwin of Indiana, was in our city on Tuesday to see the President. Mrs. Wm. Jones, of Montezuma was in the city on the President, returning home Wednesday. Mr. James Hamilton, went to Oktawa last Tuopai for a few paws, to visit with old friends and relatives. Harry Gross left last Wednesday night for Detroit, Mich., where he expects to remain for several weeks. J. M. Anderson may be all right, but we don't need him in tails state to help make our laws. Mrs. Breckeuridge a Deaconess of the A. M. E. church is quite sick at her home on W. 11th street. Many people from Evans and Colfax were in the city Wednesday to attend the funeral of Major Reed. The Misses Fern and Ols Harris entertained a number of their gong friends at a card party at the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. Claud Harris. Charles Searcy an employee of the Dining Car Department of the G. R. I. & P. Ry., is spending this week with his family in this city. Mrs. J. W. Fields, who was operated on at the Methodist hospital, has almost recovered. She is at her home and able to be up and around. Mrs. E. Horton, with her little daughter evangelist, Isabelle, and three other children arrived in our city last Wednesday from Burton, to conduct meetings. WANTED—Ladies to do pleasant home work; 85 to 88 per week. Call at room 408 Marquardt block, from 3 to 5 o'clock p.m. Wesley Fields, one of our best piano players, was invited to perform on that instrument at the West High School last Thursday afternoon. He did with credit to himself and race. The H. B. S. Society is requested to meet with Mrs. H. B. Graves next Thursday afternoon, May 7. All members are requested to be present, business of importance. Mr. Phil P. Haynes of St. Joseph, Mo. formerly associated editor of the St. Joseph Radical, was in our city Wednesday trying to make arrangements for an exeursion from St. Joseph to our city. Harrison Gould, Jr., leader of class No. 5 at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, will be at home with the members of his class Monday evening, May 4, from 8 to 10:30 p. m. Merrison. W. S. Miller and A. Robinson of Cleveland, Iowa, brought Mr. Geo. Heart of their town up to Mercy hospital to be operated on for a ruptured blood vessel of the neck, Thursday. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. IOWA PHONE 1051 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 460 Mike's Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 10 a.m. 7 to 10 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Over 764 West Ninth Street. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSION VIA CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & St. PAUL BAILWAY On the first and third Tuesdays of each month until June 16th the C. M. & St. P. By. will sell tickets at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip to many points North, South, and West. Call at 410 Wainut street for full information. Mr. Perry R. Woodson, who has been visiting his niece, Mrs. Jennie B. Wilkerson, for the past week, has worked hard for his niece's rights to an estate which was due her two years ago. He assured $4,500 for her. He will soon build her an 8 room house and present $ to her, as Mrs. Wilkerson is an ambitious and industrious young woman. Mrs. C. B. Brown of Lake park has been on the sick list all week, also Mr. James James and Mr. Lucian Brown Miss Beatrice Terrill of Colfax and Miss Charlotte Reeves of Buxton were visiting in the city this week. The Missa Leen and Ola Harris, Ethel Harworth, Beryde and Mable Hall, were entertain by Mr. Haskin at their pleasant home on 16, and Walnut Sts. Mrs. Ada Williams has been suffering from the effects of a felon on her finger the current week. Sir N. N. Jones, D. G. M. of Buxton, who has been in the city several days' installing and instructing the newly elected officers of Tabernacle; returned to his home last Wednesday. Mrs. David Barner, who has been at the Mercy Hospital is restrained on the operation very nicely and was able to return to her home at Rider last Tuesday. The Odd Fellows of Colfax were in our city Wednesday to pay their last tribute of respect as well as lay to rest their deceased brother, Major Reed who died at Saylor mines a few days ago J. H. Mixon has disposed of his restaurant to Al. Becton who assumed charge of it to-day, as soon as Mr. Mixon secures a good location he will devout all of his time to the jewelery business. We have been informed that Mrs. Frank Woodward, formerly of this city but now of Chicago, is very sick and her recovery is doubtful. Mrs. Woodward was formerly Miss Minnie Weeks. Her father, Samuel Weeks, and brother Edward and two of her uncles are residents of our city. Every week we receive some new subscribers, why not have your friends who are taking the paper, to order it sent to them. Geo. Hart of Cleveland who has been seen for several weeks was brought to this city yesterday and taken to the Mercy Hospital where he will have an operation performed. He is Master of finance of the K. P. Lodge of Cleveland. W. M.eller who came up with him is Chancellor Commander of the lodge, the members of that order had him sent here. Died at Marquaville, Sunday the 29, Major Reed, of typhoid pneumonia and was buried Thursday afternoon from the Corinthian Baptist church the Rev. Johnson officiating, he leaves a wife and two small children to mourn his death. As he was a member of the Odd Follow that fraternity had charge of the funeral. The State University Baso Ball team defeated the Drake team last Tuesday afternoon at the League Ball Park by a score of 5 to 0. It was one of the beat games that has been played by College teams for a long time, but the D. U. boys could not make safe hite when they were needed. Mrs. Kattle Knowls of Buxton, Miss Hettie Alligan and Miss Bertha Finley so faxed were in the city President's day to see their brother, Mr. Cyrus Finley of Oskaloosa, who has charge of the Buffet car on President Roosevelt's special train. Mr. Finley is a brother of Mrs. Rollen Weeks. LAST CHANCE FOR CALIFORNIA. The cheap rates will be withdrawn June 15. Plan your trip now $-30.00 from $8 Louis, $25.00 from Kansas City. Personally conducted excursion ons in "The. Katy. Flyer" from $8. Louis on Tuesdays of each week. Tourist car through to San Francisco. Ask for tour book and information. "Katy," 405 Wainwright, St. Louis. Mr. Splester M. Stewart and Mrs. Gertrude Downing, were united in marriage at 8 O'clock last Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs; George S. Contee, The happy couple left the same evening for Dr. Molines, Iowa, to spend their honeymoon. They will be at home to their friends at 2312 Welton Street after May 14. Colorado Stateman. PALMISTRY. Send print of hand on smoked paper, date of birth and 25 cents, silver, and get past, present and future told by an expert. Pnov. L. H. L. Brown. 127 Granville St. Des Moines, Iowa. WANTED—Ladies to do pleasant home work; 85 to $8 per week. Call at room 405 Marquardt block, from 3 to 5 o'clock p. m. Half Rates to New Orleans via Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul R. May 1st, 3rd, 2nd, & 4th tickets will be sold to New Orleans and return at ONE FARE for the round trip. Return limit May 30th. Call at 410 Walnut St. for further information. 5-1 DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MAY 1, 1903. Remember when down town call and see Mason Millinery display. Low prices Theodore Roosevelt's Trip Across our State. ARTIC TABERNACLE RECEPTION. One of the most brilliant gatherings of the society people was the reception given by the Daughters of Tbernacle last Friday afternoon, from 2 to 6, at the pleasant house of Mrs. J. E. Todd, 1138 W. Eleventh street, notwithstanding the unruly condition of the weather for the past week, about 150 of the society people were out to great their guest of honor, Sir N. S. N. Deng, G. M. of Huxion. The committee who had affairs in charge were Wednesdays L. Courtney, T. Reynolds, M. Gordon and J. Wilkinson, whose design was carefully carried out and the result was that enjoyed themselves. It was a dress affair and many beautiful and stylish garments were worn. This society's influence is felt in all parts of the city and it has beside its social and charitable features the encouragement of each member accruing a home. MARTIN HARRY HORSE The little 16 year old evangelist of Washington, D. C., who aroused the people in the Eastern states and Chicago, is now making a Western trip. She is in our city this week, but will not hold any meetings until Sunday at 3 o'clock at the A. M. E. church, and Sunday evening in the auditorium at the Y. M. C. A. building. Come early to avoid the rush and secure good seats. She may continue a series of meetings for a few evenings. Miss Isabelle is a charming little girl with a sweet voice, and her personal attraction catches and holds the audience. She is also a sweet singer. All are invited. No admission will be charged. EDITORIALS. ANDESON DEFEATED. During the last General Assembly the following bill was introduced by representative J. M. Anderson of Indianola: "For an act to prevent any white person from marrying any person having one-eighth part or more of Negro blood or to prevent any person having one-eighth or more of Negro blood from marrying any white person etc." It was said that when the judiciary committee voted upon this bill not one vote was cast for it, hence it was sent to the waste basket. The BYSTANDER does not approve of intermarriage, but why should there be a law on our statute books saying who we shall marry, any more than to say what church we must join or what political party to support. This is a free man's country and when it comes to selecting a companion for life, certainly, any sane man or woman will select who ever they want, and we do not need such flippant men as Anderson to try to make laws saying who we can and cannot marry. But he has already killed himself politically, as was demonstrated last Saturday at the convention how easily he was defeated for renomination by the honest, true and loyal republicans of Warren County who knew that he did not represent their views. The following will be good news to our many readers: Indianola April 25, (Special.)—Dr. M. A. Dashhell today defeated Editor James Anderson, candidate for re-election to the state legislature as representative by a decisive vote. The vote stood: Dashhell, 1019; Anderson 774; Anderson carried only four precincts Should Chinatown be Burned? Chinatown, in San Francisco, according to the president of the board of health, should be burned. As it is at present, it cannot be rendered sanitary except by total obliteration. Theodore Roosevelt's Trip Across our State. Governor Cummins and Party Escorted the President Through the Hawk Eye State. Last Tuesday and Wednesday the famous Rough Rider, Theodore Roosevelt once Governor of New York, then Colonel of the Rough Riders that went to Cuba and made the battle of San Juan and Moro Castle ever famous, now President of the United States, and is a candidate for the nomination in 1904, made a tour through southern Iowa. The Presidential train consisted of a double engines drawing eight coaches, on the rear was the President's private car a beautiful car. He was everywhere greeted with cheers by thousands and thousands of enthusiastic Hawkeyes. The Governor's reception committee that went to meet him and escorted him to Des Moines and from Des Moines to Keokuk were Gov. A. B. Cummins, Lieutenant Governor John John Harriett, Secretary of State W. B. Martin, Auditor of State B. F. Carrol, Treasurer of State G. S. Gilbertson, Attorney General W. C. Mullen, State Superintendent of public instruction, W. R. Barrett, Chas. A, Bishop, Judge of Supreme Court, Railroad Commissioners, Colonel Palmer, E. A. Dawall, Clerk of Supreme Court C. O. Crockett, Congressman J. A. T. Hull, Judge F. Prouty, Speaker of House, W. L. Eaton, Ex-speaker of House W. S. Byers; Editor Harvey Ingrain of Register & Leader, J. W. Williams of Des Moines News, John L. Thompson of the Iowa STATE BVSTANDER, Allen Dawson Editor of Honestead, Senator A. B. Funk of Spirit Lake, Representative N. E. Kendall of Albia, Judge Severs of Oskaloosa. The reception committee left Des Moines Monday evening at 11:00 o'clock in special train and arrived at Clarinda at 6:00 A. M. where there was a hack to convey the party to the Linderman Hotel where a seven course menu was served, returning to the depot where the committee waited the arrival of the President and Governor Cummins greeted the President then brought him off the car and introduced him to the members of the reception committee even though the rain was pouring down; the President made special remarks to several, to Mayor Brenthe said, "Mayor you need not be alarm about my appearance as I hope it will not be raining when I get in Des Moines and then I will have my silk hat on as you have"; to J. L. Thompson he said "I am glad to greet you here on this reception committee" to Superintendent Barrett he said, "That name appeals to me as my family demonstrate. Soon the reception committee was on the special train coming through beautiful Iowa to the Capital City, at every station that the President stopped was to be observed several colored people which goes to show how the race appreciate the President and our good Governor Cummins to showed his true manhood and loyalty to the colored race by inviting two colored men to compose his reception committee, Editor John L. Thompson who met the President and accompanied them to Des Moines and Mr. R. N. Hyde who escorted the President from Des Moines to Keokuk. This is the only known instance where a Governor selected colored men on his committee in the West and perhaps the United States, the Register & Leader, says "Until this trip, no representative of the colored race have ever been invited to become a member of the Governor's party. Governor Cummins had in his party from Clarinda to Des Moines, Editor J. L. Thompson and from Des Moines to Keokuk Mr. R. N. Hyde was on the Governor's train." When the train reached Des Moines there was a large local reception 10 Mr. Robert N. Hyde, one of the colored men whom Governor Cummins selected on the State Presidential reception committee. committee at the depot the following colored men were on that committee, Jefferson Logan one of our wealthiest oldest and best known citizen of our race, Rev. Henry McCravens, Attorney H. R. Wright and Rev. H. S. Gravens, in Ottumwa Mr. Jas. Hamilton was on the local reception committee. He is highly respected by those present. David Greene who has been somewha indisposed for sometime was taken to Mercy Hospital last week. His friends hope he may recuperate rapidly and will soon be himself again. TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA, INSTITUTE NOTES. Among the many visitors at the school during the past past week were Bishop Warren Condier of the M. E. churche South Gabriel J. L. Margoe of Washin CLEVELAND BITS Rev. R. P. Plamer of Boxboro prescheduled at 11 a.m. a soul stirring sermon alternated by Rev. C. H. Mendeshall. Rev. C. H. Mendeshall prescheduled at 3:15 o'clock, he brought the glad idings from star. At night he had an old fashioned covenant meeting, every soul seemed glad. Scripture reading by the pastor Rev. G. E. Green 668 psalm; then Rev. Mendeshall prescheduled from Rev. 21.2 The people of Gokeland are all wide awake. Rev. Amen paid a sailing visit to Cleveland Sunday. Widow Taylor sat lunch after services for Rev. Mendenhall and Rev. Plameer which was highly enjoyed. Rev. Pham is a student of Macon City, Mo., and is a bright star of Iowa. All young men ought to take the same chance. Z. M. Hindman is doing a great business in the Y. M. M. P. A. store he has just got in a new line of goods. Mrs. Ada Moore is up again and able to get around after a weeks illness. G. W. Norris has gone to work again after a severe attack of lagrime. R. E. D. Green brother of G. E. Green will be in the city in a few days This weeks. Fishing is good in Cleveland. D. T. Mosby, J. P. Dickerson, F. D. Hawkins and Geo. M. Miller spent Thursday on the lake, but Dickerson and Jone brought back the fish. The case of Rev. Henry Judge was before court Tuesday for shooting E. J. Moor March the 10. As Green could not get at the peoples money on top of ground, he went down 300 feet and got $33 60 for new church, he guess he will take an airship next. ALBIA NOTEN Mrs. Nora Grayson of Hiteman was in town Thursday. A number of people from Buxton was in town on business Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Thomas of Muchkainock visited over Sunday in Abla with relatives and friends. Mrs. Randolph of Hiteman and her two children were in town Sunday. Mr. Dean Jeffers and brother from Lovilla were in town Sunday. On Friday a number of people from Buxton were in town shopping: Miss Adeline Boah of Hiteman is visiting in town with Mrs. Talbert. Miss Dose Jackson has gone to Des Moines to visit her aunt Mrs. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Check from Hocking were in town Sunday. CLINTON ITEMS A good sided congregation was present at all the services Sunday at the Second Baptist church, a very pleasing discourse being given by the pastor Rev. Ruvell. M. O. Culberdon was on the sick list Sunday. Rev. S. Bates of Evans is in the city the guest of Rev. W. W. Russell. He will presach at the Second Baptist church Wednesday evening of this week. The annual sermon of the Odd Fellows will be prescheed on Sunday May 10th. The building committee of the Second Baptist church expect to start the creation of their parish church the last of the coming week. Wm. Henderson spent Sunday in Fulton, Ill. Buffu City lodge of Odd Fellows gave one of their enjoyable monthly entertainments at their hall on Tuesday evening of this week, a good number was in attendance and an enjoyable evening spent ```markdown ``` by those present. David Greene who has been somewhat indisposed for sometime was taken to Mercy Hospital last week. His friends hope he may recuperate rapidly and will soon be himself again. TUSKEGEE, ALABAMA, INSTITUTE NOTES. Among the many visitors at the school during the past past week were Bishop Warren Condor of the M. E. church South, Father J. L. Maguire of Washington and Father Fitzglobon of Philadelphia. Bishop Condor and Father Maguire spoke to the students in the chapel. The students were given a rare treat Wednesday night the 22nd, when Miss Ide Benfrey the great dramatic reader, read Dickens's " tale of two Cities" to the assembled students and teachers, which was enjoyed by all. Friday the 27th was the Annual Night students in the day, every year the school grants a holiday to the students who at tend night school. KNOXVILLE AND GALESBURG ILLINOIS BUDGETARIAN. Quite a number of people from Knoxville attended quarterly meeting in Galesburg Sunday. Mrs. Florence Petton is on the sick list. Ellie Holt of Galesburg is confined to her home with sickness. Mrs. Mercy Numley of Galesburg is afflicted with small pox. A social was held at the A. M. E. church at Galesburg Thursday evening to raise the Presiding Elder's assessment, greens and ice cream was the meaon. Mrs. Jno. Johnson of Galesburg entertained friends at lunch Sunday evening. Missiana J. H. Ferrules, Jno. Logan and Cora Wotthington of Galesburg spent Tuesday in Knoxville the guest of Mrs. Gee, H. Wade. Sunday last was Quarterly meeting at Galesburg Presiding Elder Booth was present in the afternoon, and evening. Dr. Booth Presiding Elder presided at the A. M. E church in Knoxville Sunday morning, a large number of the people were out. Two persons united with the church. Rev. Wade returned Monday evening from Monmouth where he assisted Rev. Jones in his trustee rally. The friends of Mira. Cora Vesey surprised her on last Thursday evening at her home in Knoxville it being her birthday. The party was planned by her brother Jack Fruitt. TO COLOBADO IN 1903. The Passenger Department of the Chicago & 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 13th. Send 2-cent stamp for copy, to W. B.K. niskan, Passenger Traffic Manager, Chicago. 5-16 MT. PLEASANT NEWS Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Haskell entertained about thirty of their friends one evenning last week at a farewell reception in honor of their nephew Frank Godfrey Aside from the various games prepared a very interesting programme was rendered. Piano solo, Myra Carter; Welcome address, M. Hockley; Response Agnes Mason; Piano solo, James Bartlett; Reitation, Nora Harris; Vocal solo, Nora Bartlett; Select reading, Ione Mason, Vocal solo, Hari Taylor; Reitation Chester Williams; Mandolin dues Nora and William Harris; Rescitation Lyda Bartlett; Vocal solo Cora Taylor; remarks Mr. Godfrey; Piano solo Mr. Bollin, after a very pleasant evening in the parlor the young men were unhered to the dining room, which had been beautifully decorated for the occasion, the doors to the dining room were closed and cards were hanging from the tops of them, the gentlemen in the dining room took hold on one end and the ladies in the hall No. 46. took the other end, when the doors were opened the couples holding the same cord were seated together where a delicious refreshments in three courses were served by Medames Harris and Hackley. At a late hour the guests departed, hoping to meet Mr. and Mrs. Hackley in their hospitable home again soon. Mr. G. H. Harris and son William left last week for Montana and Oregon. Mr. F. I. Godfrey has returned to his work after a month's vacation with relatives. Messers. Ed. Rosser and John Coalson returned from Omaha last week. Rosco Pearson has returned to Burlington, ton. Rev. Wilson of the A. M. E. church is to give a series of lectures at the I. W. U. church services, the first to be given this week. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Reed have just received word that their daughter Gertrude died in OmahaFeb. 20. Sunday was Quarterly meeting at the Methodist church, Elder Malone prescheduled in the morning and left in the evening for Burlington, Rev. Harris (white) in the afternoon and Rev. Wilson in the evening. Vern Wilbur and Ealph Burnaugh have returned from Washington. LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA VIA CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE, & St. PAUL RAILWAY. May 3d and May 12th to 18th inclusive the C. M. & St. P. will sell exorcism tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles, California and return at very low rates. For further information call at 410 Walnut street. OTTUMWA NOTES. The annual election of the Lily of the Valley Court courteed last Thursday. Be loyally has Mrs. H. T. Elliot folloughed the interest of the court that she was matron for the second term. And be impossible to give an idea of who. Mrs. Elliot has done for the court, for more than leader, she has become the universal great heart in whom all are united and to whom each turns as confidently for sympathy and friendship as for knowledge and wise counsel. Mrs. P. H. Jones Grand-matron was present and gave some valuable instruction, after which the iee. be participated in a feast of good things. THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMET THIS IS AN ADVERTISEMET But It Contains Facts That Should Interest Every One. GOOD MUSIC AT HOME. Prescribed by Eminent Physicians as a Cure for Nervousness. There is nothing so conducive to health as restful condition of the mind, and there is nothing that will go far toward producing this condition than good music. People generally agree on this point, that no home is complete in its furnishings without a piano, but a piano is of very little use unless you have some one to play it. Now, there are only a small per cent of the people who enjoy music that can play; so many have been denied the pleasure and benefit of good music until recently, when W. W. Klimball Co. plaigned upon the market a piano player at a price within reach of all, and one that will play any kind of music with as much expression as even the greatest artist. The operation of one of these players which can be attached to any piano; is very simple. The price is very reasonable, and they are sold on the easy payment plan. We have a number of players that have been used for concerts and sample at different places that we are offering at reduced prices. Then again, we have a number of slightly used pianos at low prices. The largest assortment of goods on the market will be found here, including Grand and upright pianos. Our organ department is on the second and third floors, and a large stock of new styles in piano cases, also parlor organs, in stock. Many slightly used at one-half value. She music only 19 cts. per copy for popular music; other music 10 cts. per copy. If you cannot come to see us, write to us for what you want and we will take pleasure in sending it to you. 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 chairs and tourist slepers attached. Call at 410 Walnut Street for full information. Subscribe for the Bystander. the Bystander. FURNISHED STORAGE FUNNY FUNNY IN THE PRESENTATION OF THE NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM DANA 'BOB' BENNETT DANA 'BOB' BENNETT GENERAL PAPER OF THE NEW YORK PUBLISHING GENERAL BOOK LOCAL OF IOWA, A. K. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Date per page..... $1.95 No. of issues..... 25 No. of copies..... 25 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Small money by post free order, money order, express or draft, to the IOWA BRAVE BYRANS- PUBLISHING company. Small money on one side of the paper only and on the other to the publisher. "Privacy is the soul of with" remember. We will not return rejected memosheets, unless accompanied by postage stamp. Advertising rates for display Adds 30 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months adds 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting for each insertion. For schools and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates. 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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, Dew Molens, Iowa. MAYOR MEETS SUDDEN DEATH Thema Snow of Batavia Dies in Hetal at Aurea, Ill. Aurora, Ill., special: Mayor Thomas Snow of Betatua was found dead in a room in Hotel Scholz. He went to the hotel to see his daughter. He did not appear at supper time, and about 7:30 the porter called him, but received no response. The room was entered and Snow was found dead. It is thought that death was one to kidnake trouble. MATT HUNTER WAS IN LUCK Eastend of a Life Sentence the Murderer of Homer Holland Girls But Twenty-five Years-Town of Edgewood Has a Dissociate Plea. Des Moines. April 30—Matt Hunter was sentenced to twenty-five years imprisonment by Judge Parish Oceana yesterday, for the murder of Honor Holland, a college athlete of national reputation. The murder occurred at Mt. Ayr a year ago. Hunter and Holland were rivals in love and had quarreled during a game of poker in which Hunter claimed Holland had defrauded him. He procured a weapon, sought Holland, and coolly shot him down on the street. He was convicted of murder in the second degree, receiving a sentence. He was convicted of resulting in a second conviction in the same degree last week. Reports from Osceola and Leon state that the sentence, while disappointing to some of Hunter's most enthusiastic friends, is generally construed as a great victory in view of the fact that the sentence is not a same degree as at the first trial and the evidence was not materially different. EDGEWOOD HAS BAD FIRE. Three Business Buildings Destroyed at Loss of $2,000. Edgewood, April 30—The most disastrous fire in the history of Edgewood started yesterday morning at 2:30 in James & Son's general store and before it could be checked three buildings had been reduced to rubble. The James store was located and buildings on either side of it. One of these was owned and occupied by Dr. Newman, who saved the building. The building on the other side was vacant on the lower floor, but the second floor was occupied by Schaefer whose loss was total, while the building also was entirely con- Edgewood is a town of 590 inhabitants, and there was no means of fighting the flames save by the bucket of fire. The woman saved by the woman and child turned out but the best that could be done was to save the adjoining buildings. At one time the office of the Edgewood Journal was the hardest kind of work it was saved. The loss on the James building and contents is estimated at $15,000 and the total loss is not far from $20,000. There was not a dollar of insurance and the fire loss will fall heavy upon the little town. The cause of the fire is unknown. REPUBLICAN CONVENTION. Will Be Held at Des Moines on July 1. Des Moines, April 29. — The republican state central committee at a meeting held at the Saving yesterday decided to hold the coming convention July 1. I. George D. Porkill was the chairman; M. Murray of Vinton held E. M. Sargent's proxy; Harry Weaver of the First district voted Boysen's proxy. Weaver also handed Clayton's proxy. The remainder of the members—president, vice president, and other following minor officers of the convention were also chosen: E. W. Week of Guthric Center, secretary; R. C. Gower of Lucas, assistant secretary; J. C. Loper, profoot of Indiana, clerk; Colonel J. C. Loper, gargent at arms; J. H. Wilson of Menlo, doorkeeper. The representation was left the same as the last preceding election of 200 votes or fraction thereof at the last preceding election for governor. The selection of the temporary chairman was in harmony with a tacit understanding between the Cummins members of the committee. CONFESSES BURGLARIES. Geo. Burrier Arrested at Clinton Tells Number of Crimes. Clinton, April 30—Gregory Burrier, alita, Burns, alias Snell, who was arrested here two months ago charged with burglarizing the residences of Dr. Hamilton, Dr. Fischer and Ed. Henle all the same night, made a confession here yesterday, admitting that he burglarized the residence of Clarence Fay last fall, securing diamonds worth $1,200. Burrier implicates Daniel Murphy, a well known young man of this city. Burrier is thought to be the owner of the house here last fall and who shot a man named Fogg three times. He is wanted at Council Bluffs for robbing a laundry safe and is also wanted for a similar crime at Davenport. Burrier is also in tentary, five years in Missouri, and is now out on parole from Indiana, where he was sentenced to fourteen years. HARRY PATTEE HAS RECOVERED. Victim of Perry Burriage Now Out of Danger Des Moles, April 28—Harry Pattie, son of the Perry banker who was shot in the head by his father whom he discovered in his father's meat house, has recovered from the effects of the shooting and own and attend to the father's business. His recovery has been but recent and it was very rapid. Up to a few weeks ago it was feared that he could not recover the bullet wounds in his chest, but now he has no new clues to the robbery and it is possible that there will be no prosecutions. Mrs. Kruger Charged With Murder. Cresco, April 20—Mrs. Gustave Kruger was taken in custody yesterday, charged with the murder of her husband, whose body was found in the Wagapilion river with a stone tied at the neck. The Krugers lived at Florenceville, a small village that is vicinity and were the prisoner a man, a lachling could hardly be prevented. Patience-"She says some one was pleased to hear her talk for an hour." Patience-"Perhaps she was talking to herself." PRESIDENT LEAVES IOWA. Takes Breakfast and Hae Big Reception at Kookuk Keokuh, April 50.—The president left Iowa at 10 o'clock yesterday morning over the Burlington, enroute to Quincy and St. Louis. At the station in this city Governor Cummins of Iowa had him good-bye, and Governor Dockery of Missouri welcomed him to the state of Missouri, where he met the 400 to Roanoke Island from Ottawa, and was met by city officials and prominent citizens and escorted them to carriages. In the carriage with the president was Mayor Andrew J. Diamond and a man from Arizona and United States minister to Portugal under President McKinley. Escorted by the old Fifth company and Iowa National Guard, the procession moved along Main street which was invariably decorated with flags and brass bands, strung along with fully 50,000 people. At Hank Park, the president, standing in the pit of a natural amphitheater, was heartily applauded. The grave of Indian Chief Keokuk, from whom this memorial was erected, and the carriages were halted for a few moments beside his monument. BOLD EXPRESS ROBBERY. Ten Thousand Dollars Taken—Daylight Robbery at Britt. Mason City, May 1.—The little town of Britt, located forty miles west of this city, is in a high fever of excitement over the robbery of the United States Express company's office of $10,000 in cash. John Peterson, an elderly gentleman, represents the company as agent. Yesterday morning he made the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul train which arrives at other cities, another received was a registered package containing $10,000. This was to be transferred from the Milwaukee to the Minnesota & St. Louis railroad. The package was taken from the depot to the express office in an isolated part of the town. Agent Peterson arrived at his office about 7:45 and the package was placed in his office and had some book work to do and he seated himself at his desk and was busily engaged. He tells the story that he heard a noise but did not look up. But a few moments passed when he up on a table and looked at the bed and looked up only to see two revolvers held up on him by two heavily masked men. They demanded absolute quiet and at the point of the guns laid the immediately ately open it. Mr. Peterson was not long in obeying. As soon as the safe was opened the package containing $300 was taken and other packages containing money were taken, but how much is not known. The agent was then taken and bed and foot, gagged, and over his head a large gun sack which the robbers brought with them was tied. He was then carried into a back room and left on the floor. His arms were raised and he quickly gagged, could hardly breathe, it was impossible to give the alarm. The robbers had completed their mission when the young son of Mr. Peterson went to the office and hearing a noise in the back room went to see what it was. He found his father and immediately around him. The alarm was at alarm. Immediately the officers of the express company were telegraphed and a number of detectives were sent tacitly to the town. During the afternoon two medicin men who were in town, were put under arrest. But when taken before the police, they were taken them. He says that he was so badly frightened that it would be almost impossible for him to identify the men. No one saw any suspicious characters about the town. Two men were seen entering or coming from the building. This is not strange from the town. The police officer, Agent Peterson has been with the company for a number of years and bears an excellent reputation. Police officers in all sections of Northern Iowa have been notified of the rob It is thought that the men taking the money had a knowledge of that amount being on the train and that they were trained to train that the money did. Every indication points to the work of expert hands. There are heavy transfers of money from the Fort Dodge banking institutions being carried this way. FIRE AT MELBOURNE. town Town Suffers a Very Costly Confaguration. Melbourne, April 29.—Fire, which originated in the Lamar drug store at 10:45 p. m., almost completely wiped out the business section of Melbourne. The total loss will aggregate $45,000, only the fire protection. The town's fire protection is a small chemical engine, which was unable to cope with the flames and the efforts of those fighting the fire directed their attention to saving the dwellings near it. Among the losses is that of the city jail, with all the records of Melbourne. The heaviest losers are L. H. Pearson, building $2,000, insurance $1,000; W. B. Kibble, building $2,000, no insurance; George Hines & hardy insurance $1,000; McBourne Harness company, stock and building $3,500, insurance $2,000; Pearson hotel, owned and occupied by B. F. Hull $4,000, insurance $2,000; E. W. Hull $4,000, insurance $2,000; insurance $2,100; W. L. W. Wensel, building $10,000, insurance $6,000; postoffice also bursed and Farmers' bank, no loss except furniture and building. Money in the vault was not lost. Small amounts to $1,800. But four places of business were left standing in town, which is also without eating houses of any kind Only Three Births in a Year. Ida Grove, April 30—Ida Grove has a population of 2,000, yet the returns from her business are small. Babies were born in this city during the year 1902. Died Sitting in Chair at Table. New Hampton, April 27—Mrs. William T. Hughes, wife of the janitor of our public school building, was found dead yesterday afternoon. She prepared dinner for Mr. Hughes, washed up the dishes and sat down at a table. When Mr. Hughes returned at four o'clock she was still sitting there but was dead. She was the mother of a large family and was a teacher for years. Apoplexy is supposed to be the cause of death. The rays of humidity reach to heaven. Des Moines, May 1—The unreasonable weather of Wednesday night is expected to prove disastrous to the fruit crop of Iowa. The temperate weather will kill for fruit blossoms and Davenport and Koezonaa were the only stations making corn and wheat reports yesterday morning. The minimum temperature during the preceding twenty-four hours and their minimum was 32 degrees. The general opinion provals that the crop of apples, peaches and pears will be damaged in ten years. Secretary Wesley Greene of the State Horticultural society sent out letters yesterday asking reports from his correspondents as to conditions. Pending the receipt of these reports, he defied opinion as to the result of Wednesday night's frost. "I would not say," he said yesterday afternoon, "that the fruit was all killed. It was probably very much injured. Much will depend upon the conditions Thursday night. It is hard to believe a fruit interest will suffer severely." A dispatch received from Council Bluffs last night said fruitmen of Mills, Montgomery, Fremont, Page and Pottawattamie counties today have been about the most low-cost to find in a long time. The storm of sleet and snow which began falling at 6 o'clock Wednesday night continued to fall till after 4 o'clock Thursday morning and it grew cool all the way through. The storm fell well after stuck to whatever it struck. Trees were covered with ice and it is estimated fully 75 per cent of all fruits that were at all advanced, have been killed. Apples, peaches and cherries were probably the worst sufferers and the raries will be the shortest crop they have been in ten years. MULLAN TO PRESS SUITS. Trial Notice to Be Given In Cases of Roalding and Young. The circumstances of the case are familiar, in spite of the fact a number of years have elapsed since the case was filed. The state pharmacy commission and in this capacity is alleged to have converted to his own use upwards of $1,000 of the funds of the state pharmacy commission. The funds were closed that the funds were missing, civil action was begun against Mr. Spaulding and his bondsmen, E. H. Hunter and C. B. Worthington, for the amount of $,000, the amount of the bond. Trial notices for the May term have been filed by Attorney General Mullan in the case of the state vs. Lafayette Young, in which the state sues to recover for alleged overcharges for bindings and for the state vs. T. J. Jones, exclerk of the supreme court, in which the state sues to recover funds derived from fees received in the supreme court office, which the state alleges Mr. Jones illegally appropriated to his own use. TO TRANSFORM STATE HOUSE. Entire Change in Heat, Light and Ventilation Systemp. Des Moines, May 1—An almost complete transformation in the capitol in respect to lighting, heating and ventilation will be effected by the time the plans of the capitol commission are carried out. The commission, who have been in session here for two lays, have practically approved plans for the new electric and specifications for the new electric and ventilating system prepared by L. L'Linley of Boston, who was retained some weeks ago by the commission as consulting engineer. Mr. Linley will be responsible for commission is prepared to advertise or bids on the mechanical and electrical equipment and remodeling the heating and ventilating systems. These will be received until June 1st. The estimated cost of the improvements along these lines is in the reason of $75,000 to $80,000. When the work is completed the capital will not only be improved in appearance but will also be improved in view will be much more healthful. NEARLY A FOURTH ESCAPE. Board of Control Prepares Figures of Interest on inbate Population. Des Moines, April 28—Nearly a quarter of the inbates committed to the state hospitals make their escape, according to interesting statistics prepared by the board of control. The figures, which are for the period since the inbate departments were opened, make the following showing: Admitted to Mt. Pleasant from July 12, 1915. Admitted to Cherokee from October 1, 1902. to April 1, 1903—120. Admitted to Independence from January 10, 1902; to April 1, 1903—24. Total admitted, not including transfed from Cherokee to Independence — 368. Wormane Expelled From Germany. Berlin, April 25.—The governments of Prussia and of the grand duchy of Mecklenburg have decided to expel the Mormon missionaries, of whom there are 145 in Germany and 90 in Prussia, on the ground that they are propagating a form of religious belief incompatible with the laws of the state and public morals and because of their doctrine. The missionaries, who are all Americans, will be allowed sufficient time to settle up their personal affairs. None of the Mormons have NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL The greatest musical event in the history of the state, or in America for that matter, and one which has already enacted an extraordinary inter-dwarf and near, is the great Nordica De Reske-Duss concert to be given in the Auditorium, Des Moines, on the evening of May 16th. It is an art of unusual importance, two of the world's greatest singers appear upright in the concert even in the largest cities; but it is the truth when we say, that never before in the history of this country have two such preeminent singers appeared in the concert as Nordica De Reske. These great household words in the great musical center in Europe and America; honored and decorated by kings and queens, and idols of the public everywhere. These great tits will be accompanied by an orchestra in Y. Metropolitan house, under the direction of J. S. Duss, and numbering 60 men. Dr. M. L. Bartlett, of this city has charge of the arrangements. The railroads make an open excursion and one-and-a-half round trip, good on the 18th. There will be a matinee in the afternoon with famous soloists. Manager Hippee of the Des Moines Street Railway company makes announcements of extensions and improvements for that company this year that will cost upwards of $100,000. Fully five miles of new road will laid in addition to the road and a new bridge will be built across the Des Moines river to Highland Park. Assessor Schramm does not conceal the fact that he was disapointed by the action of the board of review of the true assessment on which he had worked so conscientiously. There were some cases, of course, in which he himself recommended changes—especially in the cases of poor design, for reason for assessing the properties as he had and after he had explained these reasons. "The system is wrong," he said. "I admit that there were some inequalities in the assessment as made. Nothing of the kind had to be done in three months' time. This is a large city, one of the largest areas in the country. There are sub-divisions of subdivisions in it. There are straight streets and streets at all. If any one imagines that it is easy to find and value every description of property however big, littleer irregular it may be, he is badly mistaken. Our opinion should be a board of assessors with power to go into the field and appraise the value of property. They should have sufficient time for the work, also. It ought to begin the summer before the January unless the board was continuously in session. We did not have time to study the real estate of the city as we should have done to have made an assessment that would have been beyond criticism. We had we had to be more doubtful, but as it was we did fairly well, I believe." Accused of attempting to assault Nancy, the sixyear-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cormstock of Eddyville, Fred Watkins and Harry Britten, aged fourteen and fifteen respectively, were placed under arrest. The evidence was made during the temporary absence of the remainder of the family. The executive council has decided to close the bids for supplies for the state hospital in June 15. The period will begin July 1. The date of making the awards was not settled on. The supplies include paper, ink, pencils and all kinds of paper. The supply room at the state house. They are purchased biennially and thousands of dollars worth are needed. In one important particular the councillor will hereafter furnish its own samples and bidders will have to bid to duplicate the samples. Formerly it was the custom to let the bidders submit their bids and then led to interminable argument as to which samples were the best. A movement looking to the correction of alleged abuses in jury trials in the Polk county courts, has been inaugurated by an order of the district bench creating a commission, whose members are appointed by the Des Moines bar, for the purpose of investigating charges of tampering with jurors. The order is signed by the commission, the clienry and Howe, and is as follows: "Where as the attention of the court has been called to the alleged fact of tampering with jurors upon this court have been improperly enced, or that attempts have been made by certain persons, so to do, with the intention of improperly influencing verdicts of jury in this court, and, "Whereas the attention of the court of such importance as to require a careful investigation of all the facts, and the action therewith; and to this end the following persons are hereby appointed a committee to make such investigations, or prefer charges as appropriate, proper in the premises, and to report to this court their findings for future action." The Drake home field meet on the 25th was one of the most successful ever held at that institution. Many good records were made, including the state record, the state record, and the titing of one state record, Thurman Chapman broke the world's record in the pole vault and tied the state record in the high hurdles. In the state record, he tied at twelve feet, beating the world's record by one and a half inches. The event was won at 11 feet 6 inches. The recurrence of the Clapp of Yale. In the 120 yard hurdles Chapman went the route in sixteen and one-fifth seconds, tieing the state record. A. L. Hagebeeb will spend $40,000 on his block at Davenport. Meloney-Begner Co., of Essex, will erect a 2-story building at Essex. erect a Story building at Essex. I. H. Lendman will erect a block block H. Henkle, of Keota, will erect a stair and flat and has let contracts. William will erect an office block at Hampton. The German Savings bank will erect bank building to cost $8,000 at Lake Park. Mrs. Maggie Corney and David Kirkpatrick will erect buildings at Lake Park. W. Wayne is co-owner. F. 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One day I noticed in the newspapers the case of a man who was afflicted as I was and was cured by the use of Doan's Kidney Pills. His words of praise for this remedy were so sincere that on the strength of his statement I went to the Hugh Murray Drug Co.'s store and got a box, found that the medicine was exactly as powerful a Kidney remedy as represented. I received quick and relief. Doan's Kidney Pills will prove a blessing to all sufferers from kidney disorders who will give them a fair trial." A FREE TRIAL of this great kidney medicine which cured Mr. Walls will be mailed to any part of the United States on application. Address Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price 50 cents per box. It always pays to respect the feelings of others. Send 500 for package of Suzuki-Thy-Oil. If it does not come in package, send SUEI MEDICINE CO. Dae Moo, Indiana. Ye cannot serve good English and Mammon. Magnet Pile Killer Cures Piles. 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PUYUN FADELESS DYES do not stain the hands or spot the kettle, except green and purple. Everything a rallionaire says goes—if he doesn't say "automobile." B. Z. FOOT COMFORT cures all conditions of Sore, Tender and bad odor. Ask your druggist. Price $2c. Fine leatherds do not make fine words. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Defiance Starch for the same price of other starches. A gilt-edged volume needs no couser. DO YOUR CLOTHS LOOK YELLOW? If no, use RUSC Bleaching Blue. It will make them as snow. All grocers, like. Where one woman darkens a home, a score of men do likewise or worse. FITS Permeability Curve. No more after resin treatment. Best Restore. For FREE $2.00 total savings. Do B. I. K. Laundry, Ltd. 911 Arch St. Philadelphia, Pa. Cupid is always shooting and continually making Mrs. DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CUBED by local applications as they cannot touch the diseased pation of the ear. 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" I don't know," said the anarchically government attack, "but I suspect he worked in the weather bureau." Pallette—"You'd be surprised if you knew the amount of time spent on that case." Pallette—"Yes; I understand men have stood in front of it for hours trying to make out what it is." SPICES—PURE AND OTHERWISE Spices properly used have their value in helping digestion and stimulating the flow of the gastric and pancreatic juices, and at the same time they tempt the jaded appetite to a better diet. Spices are not always what they are sold for; neither are they always as wholesome and harmless as they should be. Nature's dealers and manufacturers in foodified foods try to select harmed articles to mix with their adulterated goods. Whatever the nature of the material used for adulteration, it is always cheaper and gentler than some foodified goods, which when ground the enough will pass muster without being easily detected. Thus in such spices as cloves, cinnamon, mace, allspice, and many such materials as ground cornmeal, parched wheat, peas, beans, and coffee beans, which can easily be mixed with them without changing the genius of the spice to taste beyond lessening the strength. Ginger, for instance, is frequently adulterated with pepper, mustard hulls, and turmeric. These give nearly as sharp a taste as the culture as pure turmeric. The adulterated the adulterated spice, frequently passes unchallenged. Cinnamon has quite a variety of materials used for cheapening its retail cost. Cassia arrowroot, canned sweet corn and cracker dust are all frequently ground to swell the bulk of the spice. In cloves we have some of these same materials, and such other articles as clove stems and garlic, canned sweet corn and even mineral colors. Nutmeg since the days of the first Yankee nutmeg made in Connecticut of white birch colored to resemble the natural ones, have been susceptible to mold and starches, mustard, peas and other roasted articles go to make up ground nutmeg. Of course, whole nutmegs are hard to imitate, but even these are sometimes sold but not in the nothing but wild, flavorous nutmegs. Pepper has its weight increased with the addition of such cheap and harmless substances as bran, peas, rice, corn, charcoal, mustard and milk. Apple of these add any spicy flavor to the combination but they serve to enhance the profits of the maker.—Scientific American. A publisher is known by the Co. he keeps. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS by the author have been clean and sweet as when new. All grocers. Where there's so much puff, there must be some buyer. Superior quality and extra quantity must win. This is why Distance Starch is taking the place of all others. Most men who go to church like a finished discourse. E. Z. 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Thanks to your Vegetable Compound it am certainly grateful for the relief it gave me. It is the mother's house, and to be house, for when I feel tired or out of sorts I takes for doses and feels all right." Besides President Roosevelt, other participants in the ceremony were Cardinal Gibbons, Bishops E. R. Kendrick and Henry C. Potter, Former President Cleveland, Thomas Carter, President A. A. Francis, and the Francis. At the conclusion of the speeches, the day being the 100 th anniversary of the signing of the treaty which transferred the Louisiana purchase from France to the United States, a centennial salute of 100 aerial guns were fired. In the afternoon included last night with a display of dreworks on a magnificent scale. "I would recommend your medicine to all tired mothers, and especially to those suffering as I was." —Mrs. R. F. CILHAMBS, Bennet, Neb. $5000 FORFEIT if we cannot withhold with produce the original letters and signatures of above testimonial, which will prove that a absolute guarantee. 10¢ Tone's Spices Always in packages, are economy even though bulk spices seem cheaper. Greatest natural strength, preserved in waxed paper lined boxes. A nice dessert dish is Ginger Pudding M cup better creamed with M cup of granulated sugar. Whisk in sugar and leaven. 2 teaspoon Tone's African Ginger. 4 teaspoon baking powder. M teaspoon salt. M kite and lid. M cedar berry flour. M milk and cup preserved or strained ginger oil in small bowl. (see "Spicy Tale" Recipe Booklet). When food doesn't taste right, get a supply of Tone's Spices. Tone's Coffee In packages for flavor's sake. Flavor varies in our 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 cent packages. All are high grade. At All Grocers TONE BROTHERS Des Moines Iowa We promote everything we manufacture. The weather was the only dispointing factor of the day. The troops moved in and marched in a temperature close to the freezing point. For a few moments snow fell, but not enough of it revealed a visible evidence of the temperature. NEED NOT BETRAY SECRETS. Supreme Court of Missouri Helps the Defense in Boodle Cases. Jefferson City, Mo. April 30—The state supreme court yesterday decided that I. L. Page and Cole Hickox cannot be made to tell from whom they received the $1,000 and $500 bills, had in their possession in February last, that they were the alum boole money was distributed. The decision was rendered by Judge Robinson, Fox and Burgess and it will, it is believed, prove the most boole cases has yet received. The judges held that Page and Hickox were within their constitutional rights and ordered Sheriff Smith to discharge prisoners under a commitment for contempt issued by Judge Hazell of the circuit court on Monday. Judge Hazell held that they could tell from out in any way placing themselves in danger of prosecution. The supreme court now holds that the names of the men who gave them the money might be released, and that they secure their own conviction. Yesterday Judge Robinson granted a writ of habeas corpus in the case of Page and Hickox and set the hearing for today. Attorney General Crow appeared for the case and was considered argument in the case. OKLAHOMA excels in Corr, Cotton and Wheat. Ideal place to live 300 FARMS FOR SALE. Barrains in city property, bringing large rents. Your money loaned at $6 on gib edge real estate. No fees to rent. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. RUSSIANS AND TURKS CLASH. Sultan's Troops Invade the Czar's Territory. Berlin, April 30.—A dispatch from St. Petersburg to the Lokal Anzalerje district of Russia, the official capital Russia, that a squadron of Turkish cavalry crossed the Russian frontier 70 versts from Sara-Kamysh, trans-Caspian territory, and showed intention of advancing. A Russian frontier post gave the alarm to a regiment, killings, attacks, which killed six officers and six trioons. The Russians suffered no loss. The Turks then retreated across the frontier. Bond Has Faith in Treaty. St. John, N. F. April 27—In the legislature Saturday, Promier Bond tabled the official draft of the Bond, which he said would affirm his bolster that the money would yet pass. The enacting clause has no time limit for ratification. The treaty will therefore again come before the American senate next December. At the same session the members of the legislature warmly praised Bond's efforts in the matter of this treaty and cheered him loudly. They also expressed their faith in the treaty. STORIETTES. P. T. Barnum was a great practical joker. On one occasion he noticed the dealer from whom he bought a large amount of supplies that half the pepper he sent him was pens. The dealer indignantly denied the charge, and ed, it being finally ended by Barnum, who inquired whether half the letters in the word "pepper" were not p's. Terence V. Powderly, formerly commissioner general of immigration, met Senator Parnose, of Pennsylvania, just before the morning. "How's your gout getting along?" a bystander asked Mr. Powderly. "I'm troubled with an old injury to my knee, but I suppose you might as well call it gout as anything." he replied. "My way," remarked Senator Parnose, "they call it whisky on the hoof." "Did Stanton say I was a damned fool?" Abraham Lincoln once remarked in surprise to a delegation that reported to him one of the many instances in which the secretary of war refused to obey the president's orders. "He did, sir, and repeated it." After he was sent to prison, he had to have remarked, "Well, if Stanton said I was a damned fool, then I must be one, for he is nearly always right, and generally what he says. I will step over and see him." On April fool's day, the audience at an amateur dramatic performance in the naval academy at Annapolis was startled when one of the instructors made his appearance before the curtain, wishing to begin, and solemnly announced: "I wish to make an announcement—a very sad announcement. Under the circumstances it, scarcely seems fitting that the entertainment should proceed. Word has just been thrown at him, and he has gone down with all on board!" A hush of horror followed this gravely delivered speech, for most of those in the audience were connected by close family ties with the navy. "What was the name of the vessel?" came a submarine boat Holland," replied the instructor, as he dodged and replied a hasty exit. In an article on "Some Humors of Congress," in the Century Magazine, Francis E. Leupp says that Representative Harter of Ohio used to be one of the most earnest and vigorous debaters in the house. In the intensity of his debates, he roundings. One day he was laying down the law in an impassioned way, and telling what ought to be done with a certain public abuse. "We ought to seize it," he cried, "as a terrier does a rat, and shake the life out of it." He reached forward and seized Mr. McKalg of Maryland, a rather small, light man, lifted him by his coat, and shook him, suiting action to words. McKalg so astounded that he quite forgot to struggle, but naturally he was much more able to interfere of several friends and the most profuse apologies from Harter to avert hostilities - and restore good feeling. Rev. W. W. Waddell declares that enemies of the Protestant faith have made missionary work in Bahia, Brazil, especially hard for him by telling them that he is not a man, which he represents permits all kinds of special wickedness. Accordingly, men and women came to him and ask to join the Presbyterian church of Bahia, which now has about one hundred members, that they continue in certain vices. "I remember one man," he says, for example, "coming to me and asking if he could become a member of the church, and when I asked him the Presbyterian faith, he said: 'No; but I want to go to heaven.' Then, of course, you expect to lead an upright life? I said: 'No, no,' was the answer, 'that's just what I don't want to do.' They tell me that I will tell all he wants to and belong to your church. The religion that I used to believe in was too strict. They wanted to pardon me and then license me to continue my life, for a certain sum. I didn't have the money, so I got out." After Four Months in Bed. Powersville, Ky., April 27th—Mrs. J. I. Monson, who has been ill for over eight years, says: "Yes, it is truly wonderful. I am 36 years of age and for the last eight years I have suffered with acute Kidney Pills." I tried all the doctors within reach and many other medicines, but got no relief till I used that new remedy, Dodd's Kidney Pills. "I was confined to my bed for four months this winter and had such a pain in my side I couldn't get a good breath. I had smothering spills, was lightheaded and had given up all for I didn't think I could live long. "After I had taken a few of Dodd's Kidney Pills I began to improve and I kept on till now, as you can see, I am well. "I have been up and doing my own work for sometime row and haven't felt pain or weakness since. I have been in my wonderful restoration to health and will always recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills." The Greenland birch is the smallest tree in the world. Although its height is less than three inches, it covers a radius of about thirty inches. Patience—"She says some one was pleased to hear her talk for an hour," patience—Perhaps she was talking to her father." Arthur Jennings, aged 27 years, of Florence, Colchester, big and beautiful, measures thirty-six inches in circumference. He has agreed to sell it to an eastern medical institute for $2,050—half to be paid at once, and the other half when Arthur dies and the head is delivered. At an evening party in a Stockholm residence, the heat became almost intolerable. The head was found frozen and a plane of glass was shattered. A current of cold air rushed in, and at the same instant flakes of snow were seen to fall to the ground. The snow-mosphere was so saturated with moisture that the sudden fall in temperature produced a snowfall indoors. Wives are objects of bargain and sale in parts of Russia. In the district of Kamschin, on the Volga, for example, the price of a pretty girl from Kamschin is $100, and on special cases a much higher sum is obtained. In the villages the lowest price is about $25. It is customary for the fathers of the villagers to hangrobe for a long time and price to be paid for the young lady. PROMINENT PHYSICIANS PRESCRIBE PE-RU-NA. Dr. M. C. Gee, of "Pe-ru-na is fit to ROBERT R. ROBERTS M. 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Douglas is the largest manufacturer he can buy cheaper and produce larger shoes at a lower cost than other concerns, which enables him to sell shoes for $2.50 and $3.00 equal in every way to those sold elsewhere for $1 and $3.00. The Douglas secrecy is the most important factor in the success of tanning the bottom ones produces abnormally tough and harden skin, and war longer than any other than in the world. The four years which proves his superiority. Why four years, the four years which proves his superiority. Why four years, the four years which proves his superiority. Andre Increase (99 sales): $2,022,460.00 in Business: 100 Sales: $2,022,460.00 LITTLE JOURNEYS to lake resorts and mountain homes will be more popular this summer than ever. Many have already arranged their summer tours via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway and many more are going to do likewise. Booklets that will help you to plan your vacation trip have just been published, and will be sent on receipt of postage, as follows: "Colorado-California," six cents. "In Lakeland" and "Summer Homes," six cents. "Lakes Okoboi and Spirit Lake," four cents. F. A. MILLER, General Passenger Agent, CHICAGO. Robert R. Roberts, M. D., Washington, D.C., writes: "Through man's experience as real as that of many of my friends and acquaintances who have been cured or relieved of catarh by the use of Harman's Peruna, I can confidently recommend it to those suffering from such disorders, and have no hesitation in prescribing it to my patients."—Robert R. Roberts. CONSTANTLY increasing number of physicians prescribe Peruna is their regular practice. It has proven its merits so thoroughly that even the doctors have overcome their prejudice against so-called patent medicines and peruvian remedies. Peruna occupies a unique position in medical science. It is the only internal systemic catarh remedy known to the medical profession to day. Catarh, as one half of the diseases which affect mankind, Catarh and catarhal diseases affect one-half of the people of the United States. F. H. Brand, M. D., of Mokuna, Ill., uses Peruna in his practice. The following case shows how Peruna has through the use of Peruna for catarh. Dr. Brandon says: "Mrs. 'C.' age 28, had been a sufferer from catarrh for the past seven years; could not hear pain and had a physical wreck. She had tried the Copeland cures and various other so-called specialists, and had derived no benefit Mrs. Bacon "My husband is so tired when Sunday comes." Mrs. Ebert—so much so. Mrs. Bacon "He's got not the trouble reeling the papers of the Sunday before." Dr. M. C. Gee, of Sau Francisco, Says: "Pe-ru-na is of Especial Benefit to Women." from them. She told me she did not want medicines unless I could assist her relief. "I put her on Peruna and told her to come in two weeks. The effects were won- derful. The cast- down look she had when I first saw her. I was glad and a smile adorned her face. She told me she felt a different woman, her hearing was improved and I did not ble her any more. Peruna and told her to come back in two weeks. The effect was wonderful. The cast-down look she had when I first saw her has left her and multiplied her face. She told me she felt a different woman, her hearing was imminent and eyes did not trouble her any more. "This is only one case of the many I have treated with your valuable medicine." —F. H. Brand, M. D. Could you please any organ of the body; may destroy any function of the body. It most commonly attacks the head, nose and throat, but thousands upon thousands of cases of catarrh of the lungs, stomach, kidneys, bladder and other pelvic organs. The inflammation can be pernicious. Pernula is able to cure catarrh wherever it may be located by its direct action upon the mucous membranes. Catarrh means inflamed mucous membranes. Pernula acts on mucous membranes by causing a tarchal condition of the mucous membrane no matter where it may occur in the body. Its action is the same on the mucous lining of the nose as on the mucous lining of the throat. The tarchal inflammation wherever it may occur Dr. R. Robbins, Muskogee, I. T., writes: "Peruna is the best medicine I know of for a cough and to strengthen a weak stomach and to give appetite. Beside prescribing Peruna, I have also hand-rolled it for weak and debilitated people, and have not had a patient but said it helped him. It is an excellent medicine and it fits so many cases. "I have a large practice, and have a chance to prescribe your Peruna. I hope you can long to do good to the sick and suffering." We say Peruna cures catarrh. The people say Peruna cures catarrh. Prominent men and women all over the United States from Maine to California do not hesitate to come out in public print to say that Peruna is a remedy for catarrh. In a systemic catarrh remedy that cures catarrh wherever it may be located. Dr. M. C. Gee's Experience. Dr. M. C. Gee is one of the physicians who endorses Peruna. In a letter written from 513 Jones street, San Francisco, Cal, he says: "There is a general objection on the part of the practicing physician to advocates patient medicines. But when any one medicine cures hundreds of people, it does not need the endorsement of the profession." "Peruna has performed so many wonderful cures in San Francisco that I am convicted that it is a valuable remedy. I have frequently licked its surface, and it finds it regular and painless menstruation, cures lucorbocea and ovarian troubles, and builds up the entire system. I also consider it one of the most heartily endorses your medicine."—M. C. Gee, M. D. Women are especially liable to pelvic cathar, female assault as it is commonly called. Estimates show the first few weeks of pelvic cathar, female assault is make themselves apparent. In cases of weather chronic sufferers with pelvic cathar do not feel so persistently the debilitating effects of the drain upon the system, but at the approach of the doctor, the sufferer with pelvic cathar feels the need of a strengthening tonic. Peruna is not only the best spring tonic for such cases but if persisted in will effect the drain upon the system. Health and Beauty" written especially for women by Dr. Hartman. If you want to read of some cures also, write for a copy of "Facts and Faces." That will surely convince you of the need to do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Peruna, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice grants. The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio.