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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL.10,No.26 Mrs Charles Brewery reported the most money at the Burns M. E. church last Sunday night and received the 1st prize, which was a ladies' gold watch. Mrs E. S. Morgan received the 2nd prize, a gold ring, the set containing a ruby and chip diamonds. There were only two prizes—offered, as Mrs James Mitchell, the other contestant worked so hard, the pastor and trustees have decided to give her a ring. CITY NEWS. (N. R. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or country to make a visit, please inform us, we will all your food news — 40. Three weeks from to-day is Xmas. Mrs. C. B. Woods is very sick at her home on West Scott street. Mr. Henry Taylor has disposed of his restaurant at 319 Fifth street. Mrs. E. T. Banks has been very sick this week, but is better at this writing. Mrs. R. Jefferson visited her daugh- ter, Mrs. U. S. Jones in Albia last Sun- day. Mr. Robert Brown has returned from Springfield, II., and will remain all winter. Rulas Haskins, a chair car porter on the C. & G. W. R'y, took a few days vacation last week. Miss Mary Reeves has returned from an extended visit in Saltallownet and is at the parental home in Lake Park. Mrs. Rollen Weeks and little daughter left Thursday morning for Oka-loosa, for a few weeks visit with her mother. Mrs. Hattie Brown, who has been confined to her room for the past week from the effect of a fall, is able to be about. R. L. Mayfield, A. M., LL. D will lecture at the Y. M. C. A. Auditorium to night; subject, "Man's Injustice to Man." Prof. Luther H. S. Brown and wife attended the James Whitcomb Riley recital at Central Church of Christ Monday night. Mr. Jonas Braunim died at his home near Colafax and the funeral was held from Baptist church at Colafax. T. L. Griffith officiated. Prof. L H. S. Brown entertained a number of people at Mrs. Younga on Fourth street, Nov. 27, and reports a great success. Mrs. A. Russ of Keokuk, who has been visiting her son William and family, 505 Grand avenue, returned home last Saturday morning. Mr. Martin Carter who met with a serious accident last week and came almost loosing his eye, is much improved and now able to be out. FOR RENT—Several good rooms, furnished for gentlemen only, down town; bith, etc. For further particulars inquire at BYSTANDER office, room 405 Marquardt block. Mr. Wm. Daniels of W. Twenty-first street had the misfortune to run a nail in his foot last Monday, which caused him to loose several days work this week. Rev E. S. Willett of Rookuk is in our city this week, called here by the death of his sister, Mrs H. D. Woods. He is pastor of the Episcopal church at Rookuk. Rev C. C. Calhoun of Lexington, Mo., pastor of the Mayflower Baptist church is in our city and will preach at the Christian Baptist church Monday night. Dr. A. G. Edwards has his office at 818 Park street; see add in another column. The doctor says it is all right for his wife and children to go on a visit, but it certainly is very lonsome for him at his home. G. V. Clark, the new Congregational minister that is coming here from Charleston, S. C., will arrive here next Thursday. He is eightly recommended and a lecturer. Watch for announcement in next issue The entertainment given by the Highland Park Progressive Club Thanksgiving was a financial success. Mr. Parks of Ames and Mrs. Lenora Cannady of West Eleventh were the only non-residents present. Prof. Brown rendered two numbers on the program which were heartily encored. Your Patronage Is Kindly Solicited at the Jewell Restaurant W. Second and Walnut MEALS SERVED AT 16 CENTS. Under management of R. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE Prof. W. E. B. DuBois, the noted sociologist, will be in Des Moines Thursday, Nov. 10th and will lecture at Central Christian Church. Admission 25, 35 and 50 cents. Mr. Henry Cooper, one of Burlington's pioneer real estate agent and collector arrived in our city Thursday evening on business. His wife who died a few years ago was well known here. Her former name was Mrs. Archile Brown. Last week Messrs. Henry Clay and Alonzo Jones cooked an elegant opossum supper and served to a large number of bankers and bank clerks. An enjoyable time was reported. This was the boys first attempt and from the reports of those present they were not amateurs but experts in the art. The new Congregational organization will hold meeting Sunday morn- ing in the Old Fellows hall. Sixth and Walnut, at 10:30 a. m. Rev. Molton will presch. In the evening at 8 o'clock Rev. A. L. Friable, pastor of Meritorius Plymouth Congregational church will preach. Good music. All invi- ted. Several of our citizens received an invitation to attend the fifteenth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Mash of Spokane, Washington. They formerly lived here and are well known by the older citizens. We with their many other Des Moines. friends send them greeting, and wish them another fifteen years of happy, pro- sperous married life. As stated in the current issue of the BYSTANDER that Company C and L of 25th infantry would arrive here this week, they arrived 'ast Wednesday a.m. in a special train on the N. W. RY, and went to the fort at once in special cars provided by the Street Car Co. Major Turner, who is in charge of the construction of the post, met them there and assigned them to their quarters. At the meeting of the weekly ministerial association last Monday, Rev. H. O. B. Hreeden, pastor of the Central Christian church, made a motion that all the ministers should announce from their respective pulpits, also put on their bulletin boards that Prof. W. E. B. Diabois would lecture in this city on the 10th inst., under the apeices of the colored churches. The motion passed by a unanimous vote. J. L. Thompson received a very unique invitation from Hon. C. C. Cole, Ex-Judge of the Supreme Court and Dean of the Iowa College of Law of Drake University, and wife, to attend a social converse, exclusively for the resident Alumni of that university, held at their beautiful home on twenty-eighth and Cottage Grove, Tuesday evening, Dec. 1. He attended and was the only colored person there. One of the most successful whist clubs that has been organized this fall is the Olive Branch. They meet every Wednesday evening at the members homes, according to the alphabet order of their names. The present officers are: President, Mrs. W. M. Grace; vice president, Mrs. D. F. Woodward; secretary, Mrs. G. W. Wood; treasurer, Mrs. G. H. Morton. They meet last Wednesday night at 8:00 Eleventh street, and were entertained by Mr. L. Washington. A three course lunch was served by the host after the games were finished. Next Wednesday night they will meet at Mrs. M. E. Woods. CORINTHIAN CHURCH NOTES. The club of which Mrs. Mary Stanton is captain, gave a masquerade social last Tuesday evening at the church. Rev. J. W. Crushshon pastor of the Seventh Street Baptist church of Koeuk, preached for us last Sunday morning and evening. Both sermons were interesting and helpful. A collection of $200 was lifted for the Koeuk church. Services next Sunday: 10:30 a.m. Covenant meeting and Lord's supper. 7:30 p. m., Pastor's subject: "The Queen of Sheba." DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4, 1903. A very delightful party was given last Wednesday evening by Mr. Wm. Smith at his beautiful home, 844 Sultan avenue, to a few of his gentlemen friends. He was ably assisted by his excellent wife in making the guests feel at home. There were about 30 present. Mr. Smith had secured a large fat raccoon, this little American nocturnal carnivore is a strong rival of the opossum as a dinner dish, and Mr. Smith being an expert chef it was well cooked with sweet potatoes and all the trimmings essential. At 6:30 the spacious dining room was thrown open and the long table fairly groomed with excellent cooked vienna. The menu was raw oysters, with crackers, 'coon n eat with dressing, macaroni, sweet potatoes, dates on charlotte russe with whipped cream, coffee, cake, cigars etc. The evening was spent in social converse, singing and speech-making. After the dinner Mr. Henry Clay was toast master and called on nearly all present for short speeches or songs. This was Mr. Smith's first attempt and the most successful party of the kind ever given in our city. It was not only enjoyable but very beneficial to the race, Mr. and Mrs. Smith received a shower of congratulations on the excellent manner in which they entertained and the very elegant dinner served. O'POSSUM DINNERS. This fall there seems to be a large number of 'possum dinner' parties. While the little marapalai well cooked, the little marapalai potatoes, is indeed an inviting temptation, here in the North. The largest and most noted of these dinner was the one given last Tuesday evening by Mr. Logan, who gave one of these annually and invited state officials and other dignitaries. Mr. Logan is an expert cook in this line and his well laden table fairly presents with good things. These present were: William Larabaree, ex-governor of Iowa; Albert B. Cummins, governor of Iowa; Albert Horrillo, lieutenant governor; W. B. Martin, secretary of the Iowa Department of Agriculture; G. S. Gilbertson, state treasurer; C. W. Mullan, attorney general; Dr. G. A. Newman, assistant adjutant general for the G. A. A. R.; Freeman R. Conaway, secretary for the Iowa Department of Agriculture; Briar, private secretary to the governor; Milo Ward, secretary of the commercial exchange; Col. J. C. Loper, sheriff of Polk county; J. C. Crockett, clerk of the supreme court; W. H. McHenry, judge, Polk county; S. F. Protuy, judge, Polk county; A. B. Bishop, chief justice supreme court; C. C. Dowley, state senator; Polk county; Lafayette Young, editor; W. H. McHenry, register and Leader; Georgette Mattert, ex-sheriff Polk county; James A. Howe, judge, Polk county; C. J. A. Erickson, state senator, Boone county; E. H. Hunter, promoter, capital Des; Des Moines, state senator, mission state; T. E. McCurry, custodian, state house; T. E. Wallingford, attorney, Des Moines; John McQuiston, deputy state treasurer; Dwight Lewis, secretary of the railroad commission; Bernard Murphy, state printer; H. E. Teachout, member legislature, Polk county; John R. Prime, inspector general Iowa National Guard; Frank W. Wendel, Des Moines; Wesley Stockton, Des Moines, Wm. Coalson and W. L. Tomlin. OBITUARY. Mrs. Sarah D. Woods, the wife of the late Hudson D. Woods, died at her home, 773 West Twenty-second street, after a liceing illness of several months. Mrs. Woods was born in Missouri, came with her parents in 1850, and nineteen years ago moved to this city, where she has since resided. Mrs. Woods was a good, strict Christian woman, a member of the A. M. E. church, a member of Naomi Court No. 10, a wife and perhaps the death of her loving husband less than a year ago added much to her demise. The funeral services were held under the auspices of Naomi Court from the A. M. E. church. The sermon was given by Timothy Moore of Minneapolis, Minn., who was sent for. She leaves four brothers and three sisters, Mrs. Props and Mr. James Willett of this city, Rev. E.Willett of Keokuk, who was present; another brother, Mrs. Props, who was present; One sister lives in Monterra, Iowa, and another in California, and a host of friends to mourn her loss. The pall bearers were E. T. Banks, C. K. Perry, J. Thomas, Alonzo Jones, James Roberts, J. Thomas, A. sister, was un. The remains were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. OWA PHONE 1000 MUTUAL PHONE 4600 (Office) Milei 'Drug Store' For facts and reliable news read the FYTANDER. EDITORIALS. NOT A CANDIDATE. The public announcement came from Ex-President Grover Cleveland that he did not so desire, neither would he accept of the Democratic nomination for the presidency next year. This is a disappointment to his ardent admirers, and good news to his enemies and opponents, but we say without hesitancy that if the Democratic party had nominated the ex-president, he would have been the hardest running opponent President Roosevelt would have had. In other words, no other Democrat can draw so largely from the New England and middle western states as Cleveland. The broad and equal view he has taken for the colored race would have won him many votes among them. THE DUBUQUE LODGE. Grand Master I. L. Bison Instituted a new Masonic Lodge at Dubuque, Iowa—Its Membership Includes most all the Prominent Citizens. The colored citizens of Dubuque held a meeting Thursday evening Nov. 26, and organized a Masonic lodge, to be known as the Dubuque Lodge. There was quite a large attendance and a number of prominent men from other parts of the state were present. The lodge was instituted by I. L. Brown, grand master of the M. W. United Grand Lodge, A. F. and A. M., for state of Iowa and jurisdiction, and L. H. Johnson, grand register, both of Marshall-town. The gentlemen were ably assisted by Messrs. M. O. Colbuson, N. A. Richardson, H. G. Williams and George Washington, all of Clinton. The work done was very interesting and passed off in a pleasing manner. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Worshipful Master—J. M. Logan. Senior Warden—James Love. Junior Warden—E. D. Martin. Treasurer—Dr. Henry Rose. Secretary—Sol Williams. S D.—Henry Martin. J. D.—Leonard Lewis. Chaplain—Thomas J. Mason. S. S.—Harry Rose. S. S.—S. Williams. Tyler—Isaac Jones. Following the completion of the work a sumptuous banquet was served, with Worshipful Master Logan as toastmaster, and he presided in an able manner, making a felicitous address, and saying he felt certain that the new lodge had a bright future before it. Able responses to toasts were made by Rev. D. A. Basfield, formerly of Dubuque, but now of Streator, Ill., I. L. Brown and N. A. Richardson. The banquet was a great success. The new lodge has its rooms over Bott Bros.' shoe store on Main, between Sixth and Seventh streets, and they are well furnished with all paraphernalia of the Masonic order. Kansas City, Mo., Mov. 38 —Hon. J. L. Thompson, Des Moines, Ia. My Dear Thompson:— The refusal of the K C. H. S. team to play the Des Moines team on the account of the presence of a Negro, should not be wondered at. This still benighted Mo., by and by God will set all things right. Let us hope. Yours truly, J. SILAS HARRIS. We are hoping Bro. Harris, but we think it is time to receive. MOLINE, ILL. Mrs. Garnet of Thirty-first street is quite ill, having just arrived from Galesburg after undergoing an operation for a tumor. Mrs. Garnet was quarterly meeting in Rock Island. A good time was had spiritually. The Rev. A. Boyd of Lavernport prescheduled an inspiring sermon. A good number of Moline people attended. Thanksgiving was a day for surprises, and one that we could really give thanks for, as Mr. F. B. Jones, who has been touring around St. Paul, Seattle, Portland, North Dakota, and Oklahoma, arriving with his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jones, and his sister, Mrs. R. H. Pollard. Mr. William Bradley of Fargo, N.D., and the winter with his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. R. Bradley, Mr. Bradley also came on Thanksgiving morning. There will be a debate at St. Paul's Thursday evening, the subject being, "Is Woman's Intellectual Ability inferior to That of Man?" it is a good subject and one that promises to be interesting. The debaters are the Mesdames Robt. Bradley, R. H. Poliester, Robert B. Walkup, Jasr, the gentlemen, Mr. C. B. Walkup, Colquiet and L. B. Turner. At the home of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ritchie Wednesday evening, no November 25, occurred the marriage of their daughter, Miss Fannie Mattle M. Ritchie, R.H. Robinson, of this city. The house was beautifully decorated with pink and white bunting with a canopy of smilax. The bride was beautifully attired in white silk with lace trimming. The groom was attired in black. The bride carriage was decorated with pink ribbon. The bridesmaid, Miss Mamille Ritchie, a sister of the bride, was attired in pink silk. The best man, Mr. Walkup, a cousin of the bride, was dressed in black, the same as the bride. The bride was also the Rev. S. B. Walkup, an uncle of the bride, assisted by Rev. Searcy. About seventy guests were present. After the ceremony a bountiful supper was served. The presents were both numerous and beautiful. Among the guests were the mayor, C. P. Skinner. The bridal party departed for Aledo, where the groom has prepared a beautiful home for her. We congratulate Mr. and Mrs. Robinson and wish them success as they go through life together and they may have a long and happy life. CEDAR RAPIDS Capt. and Mrs. Milligan entertained at dinner a host of cheerful friends on Thanksgiving day. Among them were Elder Clemson, Mr. and Mrs. Hawkins, Mrs. Marshall Perkins, Mia Barbara Boyd and Mrs. Adalene Perkins. It was a highly interesting and pleasant gathering after dinner. Capt. Milligan and Elder Clemson both left in wit and brilliant sorries. Many of the guests were also well known; they were again called to the stage and made to live in the present. The funeral of Esther Martin was held from the A. M. E. church and was largely attended. Elder Clemson entertained Mr. and Mrs. Andy Gray entertained on Thanksgiving Mr. and Samuel Green, Mrs. Lizzie Allen and Mr. Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Archibald Price entertained on Thanksgiving Mr. and Mrs. Lavell and family and Mrs. Starks. The oyster supper given at church on Thanksgiving evening was lazily patronized and pronounced success. The oyster supper of Thanksgiving on the church will begin this week. WASHINGTON, IOWA. The wreathers at the M. E. church town. One Thanksgiving day down town. A very neat sum was added to the treasury. Mr. John Griffin has sold his farm east of the city and will move back to Nebraska in the spring. Mr. John Griffin has sold his city. Mr. Robert Matts of Chicago spent Thanksgiving in the city. He was the guest of his brother, F. D. Motts. Rev. R. Holly preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Miss Lucy Lindsay of Chicago is living relatives and friends in the city. Miss Harriet Moore passed away at her home November 19. Funeral service was held at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Mr. Henry Moore of Brooklyn is home to attend his sister's funeral. Home to attend his sister's funeral. Mrs. Al Woods and little daughter, Margle, are in the city, the guests of her sister, Mrs. N. L. Black. Mrs. A. G. Clark of Osakaloa returned home last Friday evening. She is the guest of her sister, Miss Harriet Moore. Mr. Frank Moore of Oksakota was in charge of the presidential imperial. He returned last Monday. He was sworn in. EVANS NEWS. The Gallilee Baptist church held praise service Sunday, Nov. 29, led by Deacon Ed. Wills. The weather was very disagreeable this day—snowing and Rev. Bates was a Des Moines and Colfax visitor. He returned home Monday and spent Thanksgiving and left for Clarinda Saturday morning, when he met with a meeting this week. He expects to be home next Monday, Dec. 7. Mr. Major Barber sent teams over from Buxton to move his family last Wednesday. One more family gone to see them go. We all hated to see them go. NEWTON NEWS We are having as nice weather as could be asked for and all the industrious farmers are picking corn before snow flies. We are quarterly meeting. Three good sermons were preached through the day. Every one enjoyed the meeting. As a result of the honest prayers one convert was taken into the church. Hayley Hartley made a pleasure trip to St. Louis, Mo., accompanying Miss Amber Moore home, who has been there doctoring for her health. We are glad to say she is much improved. And Mrs. William Fine of Grinell spent Sunday with relatives. Miss Ciara Miller has terminated a week's visit in Colfax. Ms. Clarence Tolliver accompanied her husband to Omaha on a pleasure trip. Mr. and Mrs. L. Mays received the sad news of the death of their granddaughter, Miss Laura Welton, of Omaha, Neb., whom they had not seen she left when a baby. Several attended at the entertainment venue. Rev. Wright is carrying on a revival meeting in Colfax. We wish him much success. KEOKU NOTES. Rev. Green has opened a night school in the basement of his church. He is assisted in his work by the graduates of the city. A large crowd attended the A. S. R. club dance Thanksgiving evening. An orchestra of seven pieces furnished music for the occasion. The Ladies Reading club met with M. H. Woodward Wednesday afternoon of this week. Mrs. H. Woodward is still confined to her home but is some better. Mrs. A. A. Bland went to St. Louis last week to attend the funeral of her brother, Mr. William Mann. Mrs. A. A. Bland's Woman's club will meet the second Friday in this month with Mrs. James. Rev. Willet left Monday for Dos Molinas, called there by the serious student of the Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Christopher. Thanksgiving in our city. They will go to Peoria from here. Thursday evening the young boys of the school presented a very pretty Indian FORT MADISON NOTES Miss Lena Johnson of Burlington spent Tuesday in the city, the guest of her father, Mr. Wesley Johnson. Mr. Everett Holmes and little nanny Robbing of Ockuk, were the guests of Mrs. Lizie Holmes Thanksgiving. Mr. W. H. Richards visited in Kirkville last week. Mr. Hazel Wallace of Monmouth spent Thanksgiving with his parents in this city. Mr. and Mrs. George Hackney have returned to their home in South Wilmington. Mrs. Bila Williams and daughter Helen, of Monmouth, are visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. Jackson. Mrs. B. Harlin is visiting her sister, Mrs. Lucy Woods. DUBUQUE ITEMS The Colored Woman's social club met with Mrs. Isaac Jones last Monday night. After an interesting program all enjoyed a social time. A new feature of the club is the organizer, Diane Dubuehque hemining of a pastor the church is closed for the present, and consequently Mrs. Gertrude Davis Evans has thrown open her home to the Sunday school. The different memoirs in taking charge of the school. All are corollary invited to attend. Mrs. Shelley Williams and mother are comfortably quartered in the parsonage, where they entertained some of gentlemen from Clinton Thanksgiving. Rev. D. A. Bassfield left Saturday evening for Aurora, Ill. While in the city he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Dubuehque. Mrs. Gertrude DavisEvans gave a 6 oclock dinner last week. The guest of honor being Mrs. Yelzer of Keokuk. Those present were Mrs. Capitola Johnson, Mrs. Yelzer, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Dubuehque, Mr. and Mrs. Crawford McGrester. Mr. George Green will leave for Streator, Ill., in the near future to make his future home. Mrs. Yelzer, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, left his house to help she照顾 her mother, Bessie Johnson and mother. All of the Dubuque people are glad to learn of the full recovery of Mrs. Charles Lewis from her recent sickness. Gertrude Davis-Evans entertained at supper Thanksgiving Messrs. George Washington, N. A. Richardson and M. O. Culberson of Clinton and M. Martha Davis and Mrs. Capitol Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones entertained out-of-town guests Thanksgiving. Mrs. Brown and L. H. Johnson of Marshaltown were the guests of Dr. and Mrs. Henry Rose. MT. PLEASANT. Mrs. George Howard very pleasantly tentered Mrs. Bolling at dinner Sunday. In the afternoon Miss Cora Howard entertained the Misses Ellen Mattie Johnson and Mr. Ed Pickett. All present enjoyed themselves to the extent that they hope to soon meet Mrs. Howard and daughter again on other occasions in their hospitable home. Miss Myra McCracken entertained the Misses Bartlett and Mason and Mrs. G. H. Jackson and Mr. W. B. Johnson. The dinner table was very artistically decorated and the dinner served very elaborate. Every time that Miss McCracken entertains her guests are more and more impressed with her entertaining and even at late hours regret to take their leave. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Burnett, entertained Mrs. Emma Dorch and daughter, Miss Rosa, at dinner Thanksgiving. Mrs. Howard was hostess for the Sewing Circle of the Baptist church last Thursday afternoon. The ladies accomplished a great deal of work, and Mrs. Cora assisted her daughter, Miss Cora, served ice cream and cake. The circle a-journed to meet with Mrs. Berry the second week in December. The circle of the Methodist church met with Mrs. George Logan last week and with Mrs. Chas. Fitzgerald this week. The entertainment at the Baptist church Thanksgiving night was a fun event. The stewardess board of the Methodist church served supper at their church Thanksgiving evening. It was a grand success. Miss Cora Taylor and Mr. Ralph Burnaigh, Miss Taylor and Mr. Harry Burnaigh, Miss Tisby McCain and Mr. George Robinson, Miss Ida White and Mr. Stephen Brown and Miss Bernice Page spent Thanksgiving day at Fairfield. All the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Burnaigh. All the report a very pleasant time. Miss Nora Harris has been confined to her room for several days, but at the present writing is some better. Mr. G. M. Harris returned home Monday. Mrs. G. H. Jackson returned to her home at Asbury Park, N. J., Monday night. The A. M. E. choir will give a sacred concert. Sunday night to assist the choir, the many friends and many friends will respond liberally. Mr. J. H. Carter spent last week at West Point. At West Point, older and little daughter, Mace Mace have returned home from a pleasant visit with parents and grandparents in Chicago. BOONE NOTES Charles Coleman, Jr., having been summoned by telegram to Minnesota, departed for that place Tuesday evening. Ralph Starks has been suffering from the gripe. Mrs. Mary Anthony moved last week to her new home on Eleventh and Linn s. streets. The ladies of the A. M. E. church were successful with their Thanksgiving dinner and program. The Boone people were very much surprised last week to hear of the death of one of our old sitizens, James ago to enter the soldiers' home at M. P. e. Henderson of Des Moines presided at the piano Thanksgiving night at Mr. Lewis Williams' banquet. Mrs. Shaw of Saylor is visiting at the home of Mrs. Emily Taborn. Mesra, James Rice, Howard and Hilda Taborn, were Boone visitors Thanksgiving. Mr. William Terry gave a 5 o'clock tea at the home of Mrs. Lewis Williams last Friday complimentary to Mr. Peter Henderson. the at eronem spent in music and conversation. Miss Susan Mason assisted serving the lunch. Every one reports a delightful time. F. L. Anthony spent Thanksgiving in Dea Maines. Mrs. Peterson is training the childupe and the choir for a Christmas dinner. Thanksgiving brought Geo. Brown and wife something different from a turkey. Only thirteen pounds of turkey will meet this week at the home of Mrs. Blanche Washington. Refreshments will be served free. The choir was daily organized at the church with the pastor as chairman pro tem. The following officers were elected: President, Miss Bessie Coleman; secretary, Miss Margaret Payne; treasurer, Miss Cary; chorister, Miss Fanny Coleman. BURLINGTON NEWS The "Equal Rights club" gave their second annual stag dinner at Chubb's hall. Thanksgiving day at 3 p.m., which was a delightful affair. The hall was decorated with red, white and blue fabric. The smixes were most attractively combined into draperies, canvases screens, e.c. The tables were trimmed with carnations, chrysanthemums and ferns. Rose & Rose's orchestra furnished music. A program was renamed, which was composed of the following: Solo—"Under Southern Skies," Ed Rose. "We Equal Rights"—"Fate Martin. "Home Ain't Nothing Like This"—Everybody. Closet_address—Wm. Pruett. Closing address — Wm. Prutt. The following menu was prepared by our popular chef, William L. Williams, and our beloved Dean, Burlington, named tonsilist O. C. Folks preside as toastmaster: Our Motto — "Take One." Oyster Cocktail, Game Boulton, Celery, Salted Almonds, Olives. Young Turkey, walnut dressing, Mashed Potatoes. Wild Goose, Baked Apple pet ti pets, Canvasback Duck, On Dressing. Asparagus Tips. Romeo Punch. Salmon Salad. Celery Salad. Potato Salad. White Rhine Wine. Those present included Messrs. E. B. Rose, L. Burl, een Williams, J. Dean, D. Munroe, N. Mitchell, D. Venable, D. Brown G. Tyler E. M. Clay S. Palmer L. Martin, G. Taylor, B. W. Johnson, H. H. Peterson, P. Peterson, A. Eibge, E. Bedge, Thos. Tolr. Wm. Pruett, F. A. Scott U. S. Gentry, C. N. Wilson, A. Kennedy, F. Gentry, J. Hill, Rev. Smith I. O. C. Folks. Mrs. Archie Mitchell underwent a surgical operation at the hospital Sunday and is now on the road to reco- mber. Mrs. Warren Clay and daughter, Lois, have returned to their home in Hannibal after several weeks' visit with Mrs. George Tyler. Mr. Leon Harrison has returned home from an extended business trip in the summer. The Equal Rights' cub dance Thursday night was a howling success. Ollie Folks had a hot old time in 3 K's Wednesday, Nov. 25. Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption. To M. V. T. Bowman, being the party in whose name the property heresafter described, please send Yield of Property Notices. That on the 7th day of December, A. D. 1900, the following described real estate, to-wit. Lot number twenty-four (24) in block number one (1) of Iowa, was sold for the then deed in 1890 to H. Parker; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentionale sale; that the property is imprese and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. And Holder of Certificate. 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D. 1897, the following described real estate towl: Lot number twenty-eight (28) in block number two (2) of Elliott's Addition to Grant Park, now included in the county of Molines, and all situated within the county of Polk and state of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent tax of the years 1896, 1897, 1898 to Geo. H. the unregistered is now the legal water and land certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a need for the land be made public. The certificate with ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. M. L. Parker, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption. To Adams & Hastie and Farmers' Loan and Trust Co. the parties in whose names the following described real estate is taxed: Edmund Moreland of Davenport returned to that city Wednesday after a pleasant visit with his daughter, You. and each of you are hereby notified, that on the 27th day of December, A. D. 1898, the following described real estate, to-wit, Lots numbered twelve (12), thirteen (13) and fourteen (14) in block No. (14) of Hailaton Park, included in and formed a part of the city of Des Môtes, in the county of Polk, and State of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid taxes on said property, as follows: the land was sold for the years 1896 and 1897 and delinquent taxes of the years 1895, 1896 and 1897; said lot thirteen (13) for the then delinquent and unpaid taxes for the years 1896 and 1897. That all of said lots aforesaid were sold as aforesaid to L. O. Shaffer, of the County of Polk and State of Iowa, for the total owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made available within ninety days from the completed service hereof. E. M. Parker, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. Notice of Recognition of Right of Redemption. To M. T. V. Boman, being the party in whose property hereafter described is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of December 1839, the following real estate, to-wit, Lot number one hundred and eighty-one (181) in block number seven (7) of Home Park, an addition to and now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated with the county, and all owned, now waived for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1898 to Geo. H. Parker; that the undersigned is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mention sale; and that the undersigned will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. E. M. Parker, Owner and Holder of Said Certificate. Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption. To M. V. T. Bowman, being the party in whose name the property hereafter described is taxed: You are hereby charged on that on 10 December, A. D. 1300, the following described real estate, to-wit, Lot number one hundred and eighty-one (181) in block number seven (7) of Home Park, an addition to and now included in an forming a Moorfield office all situated within the County of Folk and State of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1899 to Geo. H. Parker; that the underwriting of the certificate of purchase issued in nururance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless reemption is made. The complimpleted service thereof, as provided by law, M. L. Parker, Owner and Holder of Certificate. CLINTON NEWS David Greene, a long time resident of this city, passed away Saturday morning at the home of W. A. Emerson, where he had been confined by illness for several months. His death, while it was not entirely unexpected, was received with surprise by a great many. a brief funeral service was held in the church of Mr. Emerson day morning at 9 o'clock. Rev. W. H. Spreece officiating, interment following in Springdale cemetery. The funeral service has been announced to be delivered Sunday afternoon at 3:30 at Bethel church. The tribe Sons of Gideon entertain Dec. 11. A large and appreciative audience gathered at Bethel A. M. E. church on Thanksgiving night and enjoyed the evening listening to a pleasing concert program renewed by local talent and the entertainment charge. Miss Ruth Chinn and Director Mrs. Spees, Miss Taylor and A. A. Bush manager. The program of sixteen numbers was heartily enclosed. Those present voted it one of the best ever given. The enclosure was a full supper which was partaken of by a large number. The program netted from the effort amounts to $10 above expenses up to this writing, with more to hear from. The effort was a gratifying one for the stewards and the teachers. G. W. Lucky is in the city. Like many others, he has to return to his first love. He says he will remain through the winter. Miss Dozier, superintendent of the Sabbath school, and a committee are working to create a Christmas entertainment for the school. The Thanksgiving concert chorus was in attendance in honor of their recent success Tuesday evening at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Speese, Miss J. Richardson and Mrs. Williams, fit evening was spent in games and a social conversation. Shortly after 10 o'clock the guests were ushered into the dining room to the strains of a sweet-ioned march, where a two-course supper was served. Those who Miss Dozier, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Clay, Miss Simpson, Miss Taylor, May Taylor, Mrs. Williams, Murda Beason, Vilian Smith, Messrs, J. T. Culbron, James Cooper, Wm. Dozier, T. G. Dozier, Miss Dozier, late hour the guests repaired to their several homes carrying with them pleasing memories of the evening spent. Mrs. S. C. Smith and daughter Vilian are at home for a pleasant evening at Mr. Smith, where he holds a position. The tribe Joshua Sons of Valor gave a dinner Thanksgiving. Messrs. M. O. Culbron, Wm. A. Richardson and H. J. G. Williams are from home for a conferring the Masonic degrees on a class Thanksgiving. F. E. McNell was in Chicago last week on business. Ambassador is Injured. Rome, Dec. 1.—American Ambassador Meyer was thrown from his horse while fox hunting and picked up unconscious. His injuries are not regarded as serious. Receives American Prelate. Rome, Dec. 1.—The pope has received in praise of Meyer. Roberto of Newark, N. J., titular archbishop of Hellonols. THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL AND OTHER SEA COMEDIES By Morley Roberta Author of "The Colossus." "The Fugitives." Copyright, 1903, 1908, by The Curtle Publishing Company. Copyright, 1903, by L. C. Page & Company, (Incorporated.) Yet he did his duty like a man. Though many things were strange to him, he tumbled to them rapidly. One of his fads had been doing ornamental work even when he was an admiral, and he put fresh "pointing" on the poop ladder rails for Blaker in a way that brought every one to look at it. There was no one on board who could come within sight of him at any fancy work, and this so pleased Simpson that the admiral never had a cross word till they were south of the Horn. Then by chance the mate and me captain had a few words to say to Simpson, which the worst of the talk. As luck would have it, the admiral was the handiest to vent his spits on, and Simpson caught him a smack on the side of the head that made him see stars. "Don't stand listenin' there to what don't concern you, you damned lazy hound," he said. And when the admiral picked himself off the deck, Simpson made a rush for him. The admiral dodged him and shot up the poop ladder. He took off his cap to the captain, while Simpson fumed over the fact that you called him in vain. At any other time Blaker would have gone for the seaman who dared to escape a thrashing for the moment by desecrating the poop, but now he was willing to annoy Simpson. "Well, what do you want?" he roared. The admiral made a really elegant bow. "Well, sir, I wanted to know whether Western Ocean custom goes here. I've been told that if I can thrash your mate, I shall have to job, rule, and if so, sir, I should like your permission to send Mr. Simpson forward and take his place." There was something so open and ingenious in the admiral that Captain Blaker, for the first time on record, burst into a shout of laughter. He went to the break of the poop and addressed the mate. "Do you hear, Mr. Simpson?" he inquired. "Send him down, slr," said Simpson. "Are you sure you can pound him?" Simpson gritted his teeth and foamed at the mouth. "Kick him off the poop, sir." The admiral spoke anxiously. "I'm a first-class navigator, sir. Is it a bargain?" And Blaker, who had never liked Simpson, laughed till he cried. "Are you willing to stake everything on your fight'in abilities, Mr. Simpson?" And when Simpson said "Aye" through his tooth the admiral jumped down on the main deck. Now, according to all precedents, the fight should have been long and arduous, with varying fortunes. But the admiral never regarded precedents, and inside of ten seconds Mr. Simpson was lying totally insensible under the spare topmast. To encounter the admiral's right was to escape Charles Simpson, Able Seaman (vice Mr. Simpson, Chief Officer), two hours and a quarter to come. "And I thot he could fight," said the disgusted skipper. "Come right up, Mr. What's your name; you're the man for me. There aren't no reason for you to trouble about my second mate, for Simpson could lay him out easy. All I ask of you is to work with him. If you are in care if you are an admiral, you are the right sort all the same. I guess that Simpson must have reckoned he struck a cyclone." And Blaker rubbed his hands. Like Simpson at the fight between the admiral and Knight, he did not know when he had enjoyed himself more. He improved the occasion by going below and getting far too much to drink, as was his mission. And the promoted admiral too, charge of the defense. "Ability tells anywhere," said Sir Richard Dunn. "I didn't rise in the service for nothing. Ship me where "Is it a bargain?" you will, and I'll come to the top. If I don't take this hooker into New York as captain and master, I'll do in the attempt." He had quite come to himself and was beginning to enjoy himself. His natural and acquired authority blossomed wonderfully when he took on the new job, and as Baker never swore, the admiral's gift of language was a great vicarious satisfaction to him. Wiggins accepted the situation without a murmur. Even Simpson himself bore no malice when his supplanter not only showed more, but after knocking the boots's head against bob's, he gave his place to the former man. Though he kept the men working and got the last ounce out of them, none of them were down on him. "I tell you, he's an admiral, sure," they said. "He's got all the ways of one, I own," said Bill, the old man-o-war's man. "I spoke to an admiral myself once or rather he spoke to me." "What did he say?" asked the rest of his watch. "He said," replied Bill proud—"he upped and said, 'You cross-oyed son of a dog, if you don't jump I bash the ugly head off you.' And you bet I jumped. Oh, he's all the ways of some admirals, he has." "Well, admiral or none," said the rest of the crowd, "things goos on mesmerer than they done when you wear the gloves in the ship." And Simpson grunted. "And he gets more work out of us than you done, either, Simpson, for all your hammerin' of us." "I'll likely be hammerin' some of you again shortly," said Simpson. And as he was cock of the walk in the focale, whatever he was in the ship, the others dried up. Nothing of great interest happened till they were well east of the Horn and hauled up for the northward run. And then Blaker took to religion (or what he called -religion) and rum in equally undidited doses. And then Blaker, I am, he said to the admiral, "but all the same I do my duty to the crowd." He called them aft and preached to them for two hours. And when one man yawned he laid him out with a well-directed belaying pin. The next day, when it breezed up heavily and they were shortening sail, he called all hands down from slop on the ground that their souls were of more importance than the work in hand. "Come down on deck, you miserable simmerers," said Blaker through a snapping ear. His voice rose triumphantly above the roar of the gale. "Come down on deck and listen to me. For, though I'm a miserable sinner, too, there's hopes for me, and for you there's none, unless you mend your ways, in accordance with what I'm telling you." Even with the speaking trumpet he could hardly make himself heard over the roar of the increasing gale and the thunderous slattering of the water. "Don't you think, sir, that they'd better make the topsails fast before you speak to them?" said the admiral. "No, I don't," replied Blaker—"not much I don't, not by a jujug. For if one of 'em went overboard, I'd be responsible before the throne. And don't you forget it." "Damme, he's mad," said Sir Richard—"mad as a march hare. 'He'll be shaking the sticks out of her soon." He leant over the break of the pop and called up Wiggins. "Mr. Wiggins, one word with you." Wiggins came up, as Blaker roared his text through the trumpet. "Will you stand by me, Mr. Wiggins, if I knock him down and take command?" "I will; but mind his gun," said Wiggins. "When he's very bad, he'll shoot." It was not any fear of Blaker's sixteenth that made the admiral hesitate. To take the command, even from a madman, at sea is a tickle task and may land a man in goal, for all his being a Shanghai admiral. "I tell you, Mr. Wiggins, that Simpson is a good man. I'll bring him afloat." And Wiggins made no objection when Simpson was called up by the admiral. "Mr. Simpson," said the mate, "this is getting past a joke. Have you any objection to taking on your old job if I secure this preaching manad and take command?" Simpson was "full up" of the foe'scile, and as he had a very wholesome admiration for the admiral, he was by no means loth to return to his old quarters. "I'm with you, sir. In another quarter of an hour we shall have the sticks out of her." And still Blaker bellowed Scripture down the wind. He was still bellowing, though what he bellowed wasn't Scripture, when Simpson and Wiggins took him down below after five minutes of a row in which the deposed captain showed something of his ancient form as the terror of the Western Ocean. As he appeared to be capable of a Capo speaking, picked up the battered speaking trumpet and wiped some of the blood from his face, which had been in collision. "Up aloft with you and make those topsails fast," he roared. "Look alive, men, look alive!" And they did look alive, for "Dicky" Dunn never needed a speaking trumpet in any wind that ever blew. When things were snugged down and the California was walking north at an easy but tremendous gatt, he felt like a man again. He turned to Simpson and asked him, "Now we're comfortable, and things are as they should, Mr. Simpson, let the men have a tot of grog. And how's Mr. Blaker?" "Waal," said Simpson cheerfully, "when we left him he warn't exactly what you would call religious nor regrested." But if Blaker was not happy, the admiral was thoroughly delighted. "Now you see what I said was true," he declared at dinner that night; "if I hadn't been an admiral and a man born to rise, how could I have been shipped on board this ship as a foremast hand and come to be captain in six weeks? I'll be bound you never heard of a man by the Simpson." And never bad "Was it Shanghai Smith, do you have it here?" he asked. "When I get back I'll find out," he said. "And if it was, I not trouble the law, Mr. Simpson. I never allow any man to handle me without getting more than even." "You don't," he said Simpson. If his man didn't say it was sincere. "But I don't bear malice afterwards. Your health, Mr. Simpson. This kind of trade breeds good seamen, after all. But you are all a trifle rough." Simpson explained that they had to be. "When the owners' scheme is to have one man do three men's work they have to get men who will make 'em do it. And when the owners get a bad name and their ships a worse, then men like Shanghai Smith have to use our crews. If you could get back to San Francisco and hammer an owner, some of us would be obliged to you, sir." "Ah, when I get back!" said the admiral. "This will be a remarkable yarn for me to tell, Mr. Simpson. I still feel in a kind of dream. Would you oblige me by going to Mr. Dliver to see him if he continues a hammer at that door I'll have the hose turned on him." And when Simpson went to convey this message, the admiral put his feet on the table and indulged in a reverie. "I'll make a note about Shanghai Smith, and settle with him in full. "Look alive, men! Look alive!" But I shall rise higher yet. I know it's in me. Steward!" "Yes, sir," said the steward. "I think I'll have some grog." He drank to the future of Admiral Richard Dunn, master of the Calli formula. (To be continued.) HAD MODIFIED HIS VIEWS. How Residence in Washington Changed the Reformer. A prominent newspaper man was standing in a hotel lobby last night exchanging anecdotes with a couple of friends. "I remember, a number of years ago, a fellow came down to Austin, Texas, and started a paper," said the newspaper man, "and his evident idea was to reform mankind. "He published his paper right along for a while, striking lusty blows in behalf of poor, fallen man, but the time came when Austin proved too contracted a field for his genius, so he decided to remove to Washington, publish his paper there, and wreak havoc among the cormorants in their nests. "Well, he hadn't been in Washington but a few days when he was presented with a pass over all the street scenes in the city. Then he was given a railroad pass, then another, and finally met the president of a big railroad system. "When he got his first pass his hatred of the 'cormorants' was weakened just a little, and as the others came in he grew still more and more tolerant. Just after his interview with the ranchers he enhanced to a friend on the street. "Well, how's the crusade against bond-holding iniquity progressing? Inquired the friend. "The editor took his questioner by the arm, led him into the nearest thirst parlor, and with a voice expressive of firm conviction said: 'Let's drop a house in there; never; let's drop a house out of the national capital and I'll never say a word.'"—Washington Star. IF I WERE RICH. The Scoring Ambitions of Thirty Primary Pupils. The following notes, says the New York Times, are a few examples of the aspirations of thirty primary pupils whose teacher gave them as a subject for a composition the sentence: "What would you do if you were rich?" These three were written by boys: "If I were rich I would buy the finest automobile in the world and git my father elected policeman to keep me from being aristied for fast racing." "I would build a yot and travel a grate deal. I would make discover the North Pole or something." "I would build a goab and capture wild animals an' git together a show bigger than any ever seen so far. I would let all the boys go in free." The girls showed an inclination for more selfish gratification except in the case of the following: "If I were rich I would buy a big island and build the biggest mansion in the world. Then I would adopt all the orfins in New York, and give them a good time all their life." "I would live in the Waldorf hotel and have a lot of servants to dress me and drive me around. I would have the finest dresses in New York. I would marry the handsome man in the world." "If I had a milyon dollars I would build a marble house in Centril park with a soda fountain in it and a fongraf. I would buy all the slik dresses I wanted and some for my sister and a gold watch for my brother." Good Reason for Abuse. Prof. E. B. Shallow, who is assistant superintendent of schools, located in Brooklyn, tells this story of a peculiar excuse for absenteeism. "One of the little boys in the kindergarten attached to School No. 9 to show up the other morning," he said, "but another youngster who lived in the same apartment house remarked explanatory to the teacher: "Timmy won't be" here. His grandmother is dead and they are go ing to have the party to-day!"—New York Times. Some men seem to have the horse less brand of horse sense. DRAKE'S WILL IS PRODUCED Ex-Governor Had Left the Document With High Ma-sonic Order. $50,000 TO DRAKE UNIVERSITY Remainder of the Large Estate is Divided Equally Among His Six Children—Will Probably Amount to About One Million. Des Moines, Nov. 30.—The last will and testament of the late ex-Governor Francis Marion Drake, for which diligent and unavailing search has been in progress at Centerville since the time of the general death, was produced in Des Moines yesterday by the Des Moines consistory of the Scottish Rite Masons. Today it will be sent to Centerville by registered mall, to be probated. In this will, made in 1897, General Drake gives $5,000 to Drake university and divides the remainder of his property equally among his six children. The will is now in the possession of the Des Moines consistory, of which the late General Drake, for many years a prominent Mason, was a member. It was written at the time of his becoming a member in 1897. It is one of the briefest wills probably ever made by a millionaire, and no executor is named. The text of the will follows: "In the Name of God, Ammen! I, F. M. Drake, being of sound mind and memory, but knowing the uncertainty of human life, do now make and publish this, my last will and testament, that is to say, my possessions, real and personal to be equally divided between my six children, Millie D. Shonts, Jenelle Sawyers, Eva D. Goss, F. E. Drake, John A. Drake and Mary Lord Sturdevant, except that out of his estate shall be paid $160,000 to Drake University. F. M. J. DENNIS "Signed, seated, and published, and declared by the said F. M. Drake, the testator, as and for his last will and testament; and we, at his request and in his presence, and in the presence of each other, have hereunto subscribed our names as witnesses thereon, to this 26th day of January, A. D., 1897. "R. M. J. Coleman. "Geo. Fairburn." The history of the will is unique and is characteristic of the simplicity with which General Drake was accustomed to do things of moment. It is the rule of the consistory that whenever a member is elected, he shall make provision for his family. General Drake became a member, with six others, and like the rest, had his attention called to this rule. Accompanied by George Fairburn, then commander of the consistory and now a banker at Fonda, and by R. M. J. Coleman of Des Moines, secretary of the consistory, General Drake went into the small room provided for this purpose. He sat down to a table and without hesitation scratched off the document which will probably dispose of his property. It was witnessed by Mr. Coleman and Mr. Fairburn, and the deceased charged the charge of the secretary. Ex-Governor Drake's wealth has been variously estimated, some estimates placing it as high as $4,000,000 and others placing it as low as $300,000. He would place the figure at $1,000,000, or close in the neighborhood of that sum. A few years ago it would probably have been correct to estimate his wealth in millions. But the general estimate was almost unnumbered. He gave to colleges all over the United States, to various charitable institutions, and helped his friends. In that General Drake lost, heavily in the United States steel, his son, John A. Drake, with John W. Gates, was closely identified with the American Steel and Wire company, and it was probably through these influences that the ex-governor would put his money into United Steel. Des Moines, Dec. 3.—Dr. J. L. Sawyers, son-in-law of the late ex-Governor Francis M. Drake of Centerville, arrived in Des Moines yesterday to ascertain the facts concerning the reported promise of the deceased to donate $25,000 to the departments of Drake university. Dr. Sawyers stated emphatically that there was not the slightest inclination on the part of the heirs to contest the will of General Drake, which was found in the keeping of the Des Moines consistory consulted with the heirs. The consistory consulted with three of the heirs and felt sure of the attitude of the others. COMPETITION FELT. Canadian Competition Fett in England and America. London, Dec. 1.—The Standard this morning, noting the recent curtailment of pig iron production in the United States for pig iron and steel. "Notwithstanding this severe reduction in output, stocks have steadily increased here from 203,000 tons in May to 307,000 tons in October, largely owing to the imports of bounty-feeded pork and steel. The Canadian competition, which is bound to be viewed with misgiving, and it is only the boom in the United States that has saved the British producer from the severe effect of a competition fostered by and stoked by its subsidiary from the colonial government." The center of the coal and iron industries of Canada is Cape Breton. The extraordinary richness of the fields, the cheapness of production, and the availability of $2.70 per ton on pig iron makes this the coming factor in the markets of the world. It is understood an Iowa company, the Cape Breton Coal & Iron company, of Dexter, to be the most valuable holdings on the island, and all reports are true, will realize handsomely on the investments made. Carmean Must Serve Term Marshalltown, Dec. 3. In the district court yesterday Judge Burnham overruled a motion for a new trial in the Carmean, charged with embezzlement and passed a sentence of two years at hard labor at Fort Madison. An answer will be taken to the supreme court. A Kansas editor received the following note, its other day, which explains itself: "Dore professor editor, I would like for you to put in yu paper a notice for a husband for me. I am thirty-eight years old, have no dentist bills for my teeth are all ok. I can cook a stake, wash deheses, and grace the parlor flier. Also player on the acordine, and has two bowls of red oed, but graves are green and tended to all on account of me. Any lovin' man of wait over one hundred and twenty answer please. No doods." In his memoirs, Adolf Kusmaul relates a curious story of a Heldenbauer banker. This banker was known for his haughty, forbidding manners; consequently, Dr. Nuhu, the professor of anatomy, was much surprised one day when the banker came and sat with him in a railway car, and, after a pleasant chat, asked him all sorts of questions about the anatomy of the heart. The next day, he be even called, by permission, in the medical department, and watched the professor dissecting one of those organs. Then he drove home, and a friend took him to a local pharmacy and committed suicide by skillfully blunging a dagger into his heart. Reads Like a Miracle. Friarspace, Miss., Nov. 30—The Butler case still continues to be the talk of the town. Mr. G. 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AT BED TIME I TAKE A PLEASANT HERR DRINK THE NEXT MORNING I FEEL BRIGHT AND NEW sir doctor says it acts gently on the stomach, liver and kidneys and is a pleasant laxative. The drink is made from "Lime's Ten" or tea. It is called "Lime's Ten" or LANE'S FAMILY MEDICINE all dermatitis or by all molluscs, and 80. Buy it day. Lane's Family Medicine moves the medicine to New York, New York, address. O. F. Woodward, Le Roy, N. The Capital Commune公会城 Commune city Ouachita Ouachita Moine, Iowa, prepare young persons for successful career and prepare young persons for successful career and prepare for descriptive cat calls. Address the pres- ident, W. H. McCullay, do it all, B. Moine, Iowa. THRIFTY FARMERS they will find a delightful and healthy climate, drive and have a reasonable price. Map and descriptive pam- ple will be sent free to your address. ADVERTISING Sec'y State Board of Immigration, BALTIMORE, MD. 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BROMO- SELTZER CURES ALL Headaches 10 CENTS--EVERYWHERE SERGEST CHERRY COUGH SVRUP cures coughs and colds. H. B. McGARVER of 201 Cherry Street, Portland, Oregon, inspector of freight cars for the Transcontinental Company, says: "I used Donan Killips Pills for backache and I had trouble with an annoyed for month. I think a cold was responsible for the whole trouble. It seemed to settle in my kidneys. Donan's Kidney protested out. It is several months old. I was up to date there has been no recurrence of the trouble." D. J. C. Mitchell's Lamp Jump Cup is prepared by a veterinarian houses and tunses on pigs at three or four more hoods. As drug and other supplies, Dr. M. S. Cup, No Pay, MARSHALL N Cup, No Pay, MARSHALL N Cup, No Pay, MARSHALL N S. Marshallownaukee, for U. Mr. George WALLACK, JR., of Elimia, N. Y., wife of George Wallace, broker, of West Water Street, and living in Water Street, the street says: "In March 1867, I was of kidney and bladder trouble by Doan's Kidney Pills. My physician said at that time that my life could be saved only by an operation. Night after night, I was suffered for hours at a time with terrible pain in my back, and the secretions from the kidneys were in as had a state aspossibly suffered with hemorrhages from a weak state. Four boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cure me, and I now glaucoma retardes the remedy, because during the witch who has since elapsed, I was never unverified had the slightest sign of a return of the trouble." Some mon aot first and reason at warden. Who Have What? Tell it. Those Who Have Tried It will have to learn how to Starch has no equal in quality or Quality — 18 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. Russia sincerely hopes it will not be necessary to spank Japan. I am sure Pito's Curl for Conservation saved my life three years ago. Mr. Tirose, Rosemary, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1996. The school children can now learn to bound Canada officially. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurses in the Children's Home in New York, cure Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over 30,000 testimonials. At All Drugs, $36. Sample FILM. At A.S. Dropping, A.J. Noy. A girl isn't necessarily timid because she jumps at a proposal. Magnet Pile Killer Cures Piles. The thing that interests a woman most about a joke is trying to see the point. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight to cigar. Made by hand of ripe, thoroughly flavored tobacco. You pay 16c for cigars not so good. Lewis' Factory, Pooria, IL a bent pin is the easiest thing imaginable to find when you are not looking for it. Lean Than 12 Hours to Hot Springs, Ark, Via Iron Mountain Route. The new train which was inaugurated November 8th, leaving St. Louis 8:20 p. m., and arriving Hot Springs 8 a. m., makes the run in less than twelve hours, which beats all previous records between these points. Returning train leaves Hot Springs arriving at Lake Louise 8 a. m. Thoroughly up to date equipment. For tickets and further information write any agent of the Iron Mountain Route, or H. C. Townsend, general passenger and ticket agent, St. Louis. "I seen you kissin' Mame," said her little brother. "Well, here," said the dear girl's accepted lover, "if I give you a dime can I trust you to take it?" "Sure! I never peached on any of the other fellows when they gave me money." The Judge: "Supposing your automobile was running at the rate of twelve miles an hour, how quickly would you be hit? "Why, your honor, while running at that rate, I have stopped it time and again before the rear wheels touched the victim!" Fond father (showing off his offspring's intelligence) "Now, Elise, dear, what is a cat? "Elise" Dunnn, Fond father, will, whate that funny thing you do to the stairs when every one in the bed "Elise (promptly) "-Papa." When the new puppies were discovered to be blind Teddy was very unhappy. His aunt assured him that God would open their eyes in due time. When bedtime came Teddy would go to bed and pray to his prayers: "Dear God, do please hurry and finish those puppies!" "I see by the newspaper," says Smith, "that the whale that swallowed Jonah was recently killed in the Mediterranean, and stomped them they diary that Jonah kept on the three days—" "You can't make me believe any of that stuff," interrupts Brown; "in the first place, how could you believe that?" says Smith, "don't you suppose the whale had pains in his stomach?" Some People Are Lucky. Some people make an intelligent study of food and get on the right track (pure food) others are lucky enough to stumble upon the right way out of the difficulty just as a Phila. young woman did. She says: "I had suffered terribly from nervous indigestion, everything seemed to disagree with me and I was on the point of starvation when one day I happened to run across a demonstration of Postum Food Coffee at one of the stores here. "I took a sample home and a sample of Grape-Nuts as well and there tried them again and found they agreed with me perfectly. For months I made them my main diet and as the result I am restored to my former perfect health and can eat everything I want to. "When I spoke to my physician about Grape-Nuts he said it is a most excellent food." Name given by Postum Cattle, Battle Creek, Mich. Look for a reason. Look for a famous little book, "The Road to Wellville" in every package of both Postum and Grape-Nuts. Webster City, Dec. 1—At 5:30 o'clock yesterday morning the main college building of the Jewell Lutheran college at Jewell Junction burned to the ground, destroying the lives of two students who were sleeping on one of the upper floors. The loss is about $28,000. The cause of the fire is unknowable. The dead are: Berton Malang, son of Ole Malang, residing south of Williams, in this county, and Julius Peterson, of Red Wing, Minn. From the burning building. When the fire was discovered it had gained such big headway that the facilities at hand were insufficient. The structure was outside the fire, and the building could do little in the way of giving aid. Great crowds congregated, and many of the students, bent upon saving as many of their personal belongings as possible, rushed into the doomed structure, and grew egregia. The building was of brick, but the blaze had gained such headway when discoveries could be gained over it. It burdened rapidly and slowly tumbled to the ground. It was feared when it was seen that the building was surely doomed that the fire would get out. Nothing certain of this was known, however, until after the fire, when the professors checked up the fire and discovered that young Malang was missing. As soon as the hot ruins could be reached, a search for him was initiated. The murders were found beneath some of the timbers of the destroyed building. Later it was discovered that Julia Peterson, a student from Red Wing, Minn., was also missing. His body was found until late yesterday afternoon. The Jewell Lutheran college was erected in 1892 by the Iowa district of the Hague synod and the Lutheran church was valued at about $5,000. It was insured for but $4,000, which will make the loss a hard one for the church. DIVORCE LAWS HIT. Judge Howe Decides Alderman Fagen is Not Legally Separated. Des Moines, Dec. 1.—The easy divorce law of South Dakota were given a jolt in Judge Howe's court yesterday morning when, in rendering an opinion in the Fagen case, he held that the [Name] [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie]. GEORGE W. CLARKE OF ADEL George W. Clarke, of Adel, who, if he lives, will be the speaker of the house in the Thirtieth General Assembly, is still in the prime of life, admitting the passage of fifty-one years. He is a practicing attorney in his city. He has already been a member of two of the Twentieth and Twenty-ninth. Mr. Clarke was born in Shelby county, Indiana, October 24, 1852. His parents moved to Iowa in a farm near Drakeville in Davis county, a town named after the father of the late General F. M. Drake. He was anxious to secure an education on a residence on Oak腔coa college up a residence on Oak腔coa college and afterwards from the law later Alderman Fagen, nee Lilly Alderman Fagen, who right powers in the Fagen homestead. Fagen married Lily Bower secretly. They lived together but a short time, when he went to Dakota. They divorced under the South Dakotaaws. the aterworms told Mrs. Jagen sued for her lower rights in the homestead and the heirs resisted on the grounds that she was the time of his death. The court holds that, under the evidence, Fagen went to Dakota for the purpose of procuring a divorce and for no other purpose. The decree is therefore held null and void. COLORED TROOPS AT FORT. Companies C and L of Twenty-fifth Infanty at Des Moines. Des Moines, Dec. 3—Companies C and L of the Twenty-fifth U. S. Infanty arrived yesterday morning to take temporary residence at the army post. They come from Fort Niobrara, Neb. The troops consist of colored men. They will remain at Fort Des Moines for about two months, or until arrival at the Eleventh from the Philippines, and will then be transferred some other night. J. D. Leach is captain of Co. C. and R. L. Bush is captain of Co. L. G. L. Chapman is leutenant of the G. S. second company. There are 127 men. Attacked by a Bull. Fairfield, Dec. 2—John Garber, a farmer near Lockridge, was attacked by a bull while taking it to Lockridge. He was rescued by a neighbor. The bones of his breast was crushed and he is in a critical condition. What does it profit a fool man to sell a 10 cent article for a dollar and then get bounced out of the dollar? STATE AID FOR SCHOOLS. Supt. Barrett Recommends Adoption of Minnesota System. Des Moines, Dec. 4.—In his biennial report submitted yesterday to the governor, Richard C. Barrett, state superintendent of public instruction, makes an important recommendation for the establishment of free public high schools through state aid. The recommendation is of the greater importance because of the implied opposition expressed recently at the meeting of the secondary school men in Des Moines to such a measure. The measure will probably be taken up by the legislature. The plan which Superintendent Barrett urges is similar to that in vogue in Minnesota, where it has been a pronounced success, where the teachers try boys and girls in high schools are obviated by throwing open the city schools to them. To meet the extra expense incurred, the state would pay the schools a stated sum annually, and the country boy and girl to have a high school education free of charge. He says the making of better arrangements for the advanced education of pupil girls is absolutely imperative, and concerning the free high school, says: "Among the plans proposed to improve the school system of the state and to provide equal opportunities to girls, is for the state to appropriate to certain high schools, which meet such requirements as may be fixed by law, or the body governing the schools designated, a reasonable sum of expenses incurred by increased attendance. "The theory advanced by those who look with favor upon the inauguration of the system is that the property of the state should be taxed to educate the children of the state themselves to support higher institutions of learning, where a comparatively small number is given instruction, is cited as an illustration of the state's wisdom, and it is urged that the time has come for the state to assist in providing high school advantages for the masses." Barn and Seventeen Cars Burned. Muscatine, Dec. 4.—The car barn of the Citizens' Railway and Light company was destroyed by fire of an unknown origin yesterday morning. A. B. department of the Iowa State University. He located at Adel immediately afterwards and has been practicing law there ever since. He is a member of the firm of White & Chambers. Concerning the events of his life, Mr. Clarke is modestly reticent. "I was born and cught to have done a great deal better than I have done in many ways," is his copious explanation. In the Twenty-ninth general assembly Mr. Clarke was chairman of the judiciary committee, the place now desired by Mr. L. Temple, the man who was the most importantly mentioned as Mr. Clarke's opponent for the speakership, and with withdrew without conditions--Register and Leader. Twenty-seven street cars were burned and total loss is about $0,000, fully insured. Six cars are left for the Muscatine street service. The flames for a while threatened to destroy the east portion of the city, owing to the proximity of the vast number of the cars of the Hunting Manufacturing company's yards and to the yards of the Rock Island. BLUNDER CAUSED TROUBLE. Des Moines, Dec. 4.—A misunderstanding is responsible for the swamp land case which is agitating all Webster county and which is now being considered by the officers in this city. When the supervisors of Webster county waived the county's claim on the lands now in question, they thought they were simply waiving the identity rights upon the properties, which were passed upon at the same time. The whole difficulty arose out of the fact that the title of the fourteen tracts over which dispute had arisen had never passed from the United States government, by which had been passed to the county to control and by the county disposed of to private parties, under the assumption that it would some day pass. It has developed during the hearing that the claim of William Moses, who was filed over two months before S. J. Bennett, the county's agent, submitted his report, and before it was accepted by the board of supervisors, Moses took his action immediately after the Agent Sanford present his report to the United States government. Shot Himself in Davenport. Davenport, Dec. 2.—Claus Reimers, aged 14, committed suicide here because his father insisted upon his going to school. He used a 22-caller resolver. GRATEFUL, HAPPY WOMEN THE COLFAX SPRINGS SANITARIUM CO. Don't wait for your Honeys to die, use the great preventive, Prasanna infect with *Knipo Cane* to kill the germs. and die infect with *Knipo Cane* to kill the germs. Worms in Hogs cause disease, Prussian Stock Food Kills Worms. Makes hogs grow quickly, Saves Time and Feed. 50 pound pail $8.50, 1200 feeds. Write a how-to head of Block you have, will send stock book file PRUSSIAN STOCK FOOD & REMEDY TO: ST. PAUL, MINN. NOW DON'T FORGET Don't forget when you order starch to get the best. Get DEFIANCE. No more "yellow" looking clothes, no more cracking or breaking. It doesn't stick to the iron. It gives satisfaction or you get your money back. The cost is 10 cents for 16 ounces of the best starch made. Of other starches you get but 12 ounces. Now don't forget. It's at your grocers. MANUFACTURED BY THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. Miss Muriel Armitage. Always Half Sick are the Women Who Have Pelvic Catarrh. Catarh of any organ, if allowed to progress, will affect the whole body. Catarh without nervousness is very rare, but pelvic catarh and nervousness go hand in hand. What is almost disressing a sight as a poor half-sick, nervous woman, suffering from the many almost unbearable symptoms of pelvic catarh? She does not consider herself ill enough to go to bed, but she is from being able to do her work without the Dr. W. D. Kinney, Supt. THE COLFAX SANITARI HOG CHOLEL Don't wait for your Hogs Stock Food to get the eye infect with "Knapo Curro" Worms in Hogs cause Maker SAVED ISO You're got in my bed of 50 hogs. Stock Food is the remaining 150. My log- Package 50 cents and 5000 feeds. Write how it 25 cents and 5000 feeds. Write how it PRUSSIAN STOCK FOOD & RE Manufacturers of Poultry Food, Lice Killer, Coqs HUSTLERS Wanting profitable income write us HAVE NEW PROPOSITION. -BIG MONEY MAKER- Jon't Delay. You can earn $40.00 Weekly. Priumph Mnfg, Co., Des Moines. Baby's Troubles Mothers, you may rely upon Dr. Caldwell's (LAXATIVE) Syrup Pepsin It keeps the baby's little bowels cool and regular, cures Wind Colic, and helps them to grow strong and hearty. Special directions for the babies on each bottle label. Your druggist sells it. PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Monticello, IL. NOW DON'T FORGE --- THANK PE-RO-NA FOR THEIR RECOVERY AFTER YEARS OF SUFFERING. Miss Muriel Armitage, 36 Greenwood Ave, Detroit, Mich. District Organizer of the Royal Templars of Temperance, in a recent letter, says: "I am naturally shrinks from making her troubles public, but restricted health has meant so much to me that I feel for the sake of other suffering women it is my duty to tell her that I suffered for five years with uterine irregularities, which brought on hysteria and made me a physical wreck. I tried medicine, but without any perceptible change in my condition. In my despair I called on an old nurse, who advised me to try Purana, and promised good relief, and regularly. I thought this was the lost I could do and proceeded a bounty. I knew as soon as I began taking it that it was affecting me differently from anything else. I kept it on my chest. I kept this up for six months, and steadily gained strength and health, and when I had used fifteen bottles I considered myself entirely cured. I am Miss Muriel Armitage." Peruna cures catarrh of the pelvic organ with the same urethra as it cures catarrh of the head. Peruna has been known to treat female ailments simply because the ailments are mostly due to catarrh. Catarrh is the cause of the trouble. Peruna cures the catarrh. The symptoms disappear. greatest exhaustion. This is a very common sight and is almost always due to pelvic catarrh. Women more than foolish for so many women to suffer year after year with a disease that can be permanently cured. Peruna cures catarrh permanently. Peruna cures catarrh as well as slight attack, the only difference being in the length of time that it should be taken to effect a cure. If you 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 grate. Address Dr. Hartman, President of the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. Incorporated for $100.000 AX SPRINGS IUM CO. KNOWS every sick person wants to be cured, but what they want to know is this can the Coffea plant you have taken to the hospital to be to us we will pass the evidence before you and leave t with you to decide. We will give you as good re- flection of good care of you in any institution on earth Rheumatism, Cataract, Palsy, Lice, Diseases of the Eye, Sunburn, Kufuera, Kufuera, Impurity, Disorder of the Nose, Physiology. We cure without the use of the kofle and at your own expense but we can provide a physiology consist of revival of good doctors. The chief physician, Dr. W.K.C. Builled, a spe- cialist, can be on your side where is town.康复 and examination forks. AERUM Co., Oak Park, Colfax, Iowa ERA KILLING THOUSANDS dogs to die, use the great preventive, Prussian system in condition to resist disease, and disease to kill the germ. disease, Prussian Stock Food kills Worms, makes hog grow quickly, Saves Time and Feed. 300 HOGS FROM CHOLERA. dead; but by the free use of PRUSSIAN STOCK dogs are now in a healthy condition. In QUINNOLLA, Indiana, IL. mary head of Stock you have, will send stock book free HEREDY CO., ST. PAUL, MNN. dogs and Distemper Cure, Heavy Powders, etc. 300 A. FARM for sale, one-half smooth, bal roll, good knot, large barn, orchard, 2 m. of 2 k. l. in. Washington county, In. Worms one-fourth cash, bal. Grip to salt, Biologic to salt, Powder, Frank L. Dill Land Co., 203-100 Crocker Bldg, Ben Mines, IA. The FREE Homestead LANDS OF 160 ACRES IN WESTERN CANADA FREE Western Canada Are the STAR ATTRACTIONS for 1904. Millions of acres of magnificent Grain and Grass lands to be had as a free gift, or by purchase from Railway Companies, Land Corporations, etc. THE GREAT ATTRACTIONS Good Crops, delightful climate, splendid lands, excellent railway advantages, and wealth and influence acquired easily. Growth increased The population of Western Canada increased 120,000 by inactivation during the past year, over 50,000 being Americans. Write to nearest authorized Canadian Government Agent for Canadian Atlas and other information— (or address Superintendent Immigration, Ontario— E. T. Holmes, 315 Jackson, Street, St. Paul, Minn., and W. V. Bonnet, 801 New York Life Building, Omaha, Neb. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 49—1903 RACE ECHOES. Clippings from our Exchanges Harry Neale, colored, has been appointed messenger to Speaker Joseph G. Cannon of the House of Representatives. He has been employed in this capacity for nearly thirty years, having served under Speakers Randall, Keifer, Carlisle, Reed, Crisp and Henderson. The Ohio general assembly is graced with two colored representatives—Hon. H. T. Eubanks, of Cleveland, and Hon. George W. Hayes, of Cincinnati. A Negro Bank is in process of organization in Nashville, Tenn. Hon. J. C. Napier, Hon. R. L. Mayfield, Rev. Wm. Haynes, Dr. R. H. Boyd and men of that class are behind the movement. Andrew Berad, a Negro who has worked in the machine shops of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad Co. in Birmingham, Ala., for 20 years, has just sold a patent for a car coupler of his own invention for $100,000. In addition he is to get a royalty on every coupler made on his model for seventeen years. Jacksonville, Fla., Savannah, Ga., and Columbia, S. C., have Negro messenger boys. The Western Union dismissed the white messenger boys in the above mentioned cities for unreliability and general triflingness. They are charged with stopping to play for hours after going on their errands. The change to colored messengers was not accomplished without some friction. One of the Negro messengers was waylaid and beaten by some of the white boys who were dismissed in the presence of white men who did nothing to stop it. A policeman came up and broke up the miniature riot, and as is usual in such cases, arrested the bruised and bleeding young Negro for disturbing the peace. The despisable Negro hating "nigger" is the most bitter and cursed foe with which the race has to contend. These whelps may be found under several covers notable among them are: The traitors to their race. This class seeks for the wrongs in the race, whether true or fancied, or however common among other race, and tries to parade them before the world matters not how much the race as a whole is humiliated or injured by it. Another detestable class are those who are powerless, senseless and devoid of principle who fight every effort to advance that is made by the race. This class of race thugs are found in all communities and are characterized by their loud mouthed accusations of everp body and every thing but their own indolence and insignificance. These "niggers" are also known by their malice toward their superiors and jealousy of all who surpass them.—The California Independent. WANTED - A TRUST WORTHY GEN teman or lady in each county to man- age business for an old established business. Send a letter of recommendation straight bona fide weekly salary of $8. paid by check each Monday with all expenses direct from head quarters. Send a letter of recommendation to close addressed envelope. Manager, 600 Caxton Bldg., Chicago MARSHALLTOWN NEWS. The concert and social at the First Colored Baptist Church Thanksgiving night was a social and financial successs Mrs. I. L. Brown gave a dinner on Thanksgiving day in honor of Mrs. E. Green of Toledo, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. Reed Warren entertained Mr. and Mrs. Louis Taylor at dinner Thanksgiving day. Rev. Green invited in marriage Saturday evening, Nov. 21. Mr. William James and Mrs. Lena Young, both of this city, Mrs. Howard and daughter, Mrs. Delta Spencer of Albion entertained their daughter and sister, Mrs. Geo. Sutor and a few friends at dinner Thanksgiving. Mr. and Mrs. William James entertained a few friends at Thanksgiving dinner. Grand Master I. L. Brown and Mr. Lewis Johnson returned from Dubuque Saturday morning, where they went to eat a new lodge. Mr. and Mrs. John Spencer of Grinnell gave a dinner Thanksgiving evening in honor of Mr. Albert Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Wood and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Johnson. Those present had a pleasant time. Veto Power is Unused. No British sovereign has vetoed a Parliamentary bill during the last one hundred and eighty-five years. Address all communications for three hours to the deraiment in address. He has returned to the Iowa State Federation, 71 Bashaw street, Otumwa, Iowa. The second of a series of lectures being given by Good Intent club was held at Second Baptist church Nov. 10. "Power and Possibilities of Young Women" was the subject of the address of the evening by Miss Zella Davis of Des Moines. Miss Davis is a logical and interesting speaker and was most enthusiastically received. Her address was full of deep thought, was listened to with close attention and followed by prolonged applause. Her embarrassment was charming when an usher ascended the platform to present her with a bouquet of roses, but she instantly rallied and said: "How happy could I be with one, were Other dear charmer away," and graciously received the flowers. Her address was in part as follows: "In speaking of the possibilities of young womanhood I shall classify them in four parts—education, commercial, domestic and religious The chief end and aim of education has come to be considered from a wholly commercial standpoint. While the cause of education has been greatly advanced, the beauty and pleasure of it should be more emphasized. The young woman should get all the education she can and as early as she can. She should have great desires and strive to satisfy them as far as possible. There is something radically wrong with the young woman who looks down on humble employment. The young woman of intelligence is not given to gossiping and clattering. She is intelligently interested in the important things that are going on about her. She reads the latest stories articles in her favorite magazines and she has a fair knowledge of the events that are transpiring throughout the world. It is sometimes claimed that education is a dangerous thing, because it breeds dissatisfaction, but such is not the case and no young woman should neglect to get all the education she can and early as she can." KEOKUK. The F. E. H. Woman's Club opened the season very auspiciously by giving a reception Oct. 23, for "sweet charity's sake." There were elaborate decoration, beautiful gowns and it was a social event long to be remembered. The program for the afternoon was: Invocation.....Rev. Lewis Instrumental solo.....Miss Florence Jackson Recitation.....Mrs. N. Culbraton Vocal solo.....Mrs. B. C. James Paper.....Mrs. M. C. Malone Address.....Rev. Willett Instrumental solo.....Miss Garnet Teabeaue Select reading.....Mrs. F. D. Bland Vocal solo.....Mrs. H. Ashby Paper.....Mrs. B. C. Bannister QTTUMWA. The Ida Wells club held a pleasant meeting Friday, Nov. 27, at the beautiful suburban homes of Mrs. E. H. Eliot, nearly all members present. After the pleasant hum of greetings had subsided the President, Mrs. G. Alexander called the meeting to order and the usual routine of business was carried out. Instructions in Parliamentary usage were given by Mrs. H. H. Spotts. Negro history was read by Mrs. Bradford; recitation, "My Mother's Bible," Mrs. Fowler. The meeting doubly enhanced by the presence of our State president, Mrs. Downey, who gave an interesting talk on "The Ultimate Aim of Club Work." Mrs. Price of the J. Silone Yates club of Cedar Rapids was introduced and addressed the club; club call, respond with quotaties; adjourn. A delightful lunch was served at noon and just as "oid sol" was at its highest the members took the car for their homes feeling doubly benefited by coming together. The Good Intent club has closed a year's work, of which its members are justly proud. The entire work was devoted to drawn work and embroidery, and some beautiful pieces are results of the work Nov. 10 the annual meeting was held at the residence of Mrs. Dodd. Miss Davis was guest of honor. After usual opening the annual report of recording secretary, Mrs. L. P. Robinett, was read. It was a commendable report and showed that the secretary had not failed in one jot to keep a correct record of the work of the club. The annual report of Historian, Miss Jessie Gooden, was read. From her historical watch tower she had recorded many interesting facts. Report of treasurer, Mrs H. Owens, was given. She said $49.24 had been raised during the year, and gave an itemized account of expenses. Auditor Mrs. Junkins quoted the saying "Brevity is the soul of wit," and said the accounts are correct. The president Mrs. Downey then was livered her annual address which was full of deep thought and contained many valuable suggestions. She said: "We breathe freely and easily while making a retrospect of the past year. At the outset there were doubters who feared there might be no place for such an organization, but the quiet popularity to which it has grown proves that Ottumwa needed just such an organization." Year books were distributed. The club has issued their first year book, which contains their constitution, name and address of officers, standing committee, calendar, name and address PIANOS The Price, the Quality and the Man Behind the Goods That Make You the Bargain... Usually people buy but one piano. Getting the one that satisfies is the important consideration. Few people understand the actual worth in the instrument they buy. It is well to look to the man behind the make. I give my personal written guarantee in addition to that of the maker to every instrument I sell. Pianos at $130 if you want them. I especially recommend a line of splendid instruments at intermediate prices. They combine lowest prices with guaranteed quality—the requisities to a genuine bargain. I always have Special Bargains from my rental stock which I fully guarantee. Call and examine my Goods, Prices, Quality and Easy Terms for Call and examine my Goods, Prices, Quality and Easy Terms for comparison with other stores. I carry all my own paper. You can see your notes at any time. I never sell them. W. H. LEHMAN 8th and Walnut Sts. of state officers, names of members. A social hour and lunch closed a delightful afternoon. A brilliant reception was given by Benevolent Club Thanksgiving at the residence of Mrs. A. B. Kennedy. About 50 guests partook of the hospitality of the club. The club has a membership of 20 and is one of the most active clubs in the state. Everything it attempts is well done and this reception was no exception to the rule. An interesting program was rendered and refreshments were served throughout the evening. CEDAR RAPIDS. The J. Silone Yates are progressing nicely. We have taken up the life of Booker T. Washington for the winter. We will begin actively preparing for Iowa State Federation for Christmas. WANTED--FAITHFUL PERSONS to travel for well establish house in a few counties, calling on retail merchant and retail bank. Salary $20 00 per week with expenses add iouat, all payable in cash each week. Money for expenses advanced. Business success, fast and rushing. Standard House, $30 Dearborn St., Chicago. A Word From the North-west SUPERIOR, WIS. (By Our Budgetarian Correspondent.) Mr. Editor--Please allow a space in your interesting paper concerning our people of the above place. We were blessed with a heavy snow storm last Sunday, but at present are having delightful weather. Upon returning from prayer meeting last Wednesday night Rev. Geo. Wade and wife were very pleasantly surprised to find their home thronged with their many friends who brought with them many tokens of their esteem. The house was crowded from the patio to the kitchen. The dining room table and floor was laden with household necessities. The surprise was gotten up by Mr. Hudson Carey of Hotel Superior, assisted by Mrs. Albert Young and the hotel boys. The Rev. and wife in a short speech thanked the their friends for remembering them so kindly. Mr. W. E. Miller of Mesoba is guest of Miss Helen Butler of Butler avenue. The A. M. E. church the pastorate of Rev. Geo. H. Wade is in a proprous condition, better than has been for years. Harmony and peace prevails throughout the entire membership and congregation. Miss Ama Harris and Mrs. Mattie Wade went over to Duluth last Thursday evening to an entertainment and just oid get the last car back to Superior, and as it was when they arrived across the Bay, they had the pleasure of walking two miles to their home, as all the cars had ceased to run. You may imagine how pleasant that walk was at I clock a m. The ladies of the A. M. E. church are arranging to hold a bazaar about the about the first of January, 1904. John Butler has arrived home to remain all winter. The A. M. E. S. S. officers elected Sunday were: Superintendent, Mrs. L. Grosz; Superintendent, Miss Helen Butler; Secretary, Miss Ada Fogg; Asst. Secretary, Miss Bestus Wade; Tre.surer, Mary M. Fogg; Librarian, Frank Johnson; Organist, Mrs. Wade. Teachers: Rev. Wade, Miss Butler and Mrs. Wade. The hour for the S. S. has been changed to 1 o'clock. S. S. Strong of St. Paul preached at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening. The boats have not quit running yet, and it is really amusing to see them cut through the ice as they go. The Thanksgiving supergreen by the A. M. E. church at the German club hall was a grand success in every way. The concert was first class and supper immense. The hall was crowded, several from Duluth were present. Butler's orchestra (white) furnished music between the performances. The indies turned over to the pastor $40.00, for which they feel proud. Every one says it is the best entertainment ever given in Superior or Duluth. 81 REATOR, ILL (Special by Byrne) I wish to say a few words about the colored people. The director is a town of about twenty thousand inhabitants of which three hundred are colored people. It is a mania, turing town and all the industries are open to colored people. They have two very neat churches here—Methodist and Baptist, which are well attended, also a Masome order which is active. Prompt and courteous treatment. The public cordially invited. Des Moines, Iowa. HENRY GRAY Embalning and Funeral Directors. 1115 West Locust Street. Mutual 191: Residence 1488 Woodland Iowa 610 Mutual 165. ORIGINAL NOTICE. The colored people are very industrious in this city and must kill the men work in glass factories and coal mines. The women are asking great preparations for Christmas. The colored citizens of Stentor will celebrate the 41st anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation on to the A. M. E. church. An excellent program is being prepared for the occasion. Rev Isaiah has just returned to the city after a few days above on business. Rev. Matthson has been conducting meetings at Spring Valley. He reports quite a success. ALBIA NOTES. Mrs. M. Gordon and baby of Hiteman spent Thanksgiving day and Sunday with Mrs. H. Bouson in Alba. Mr. Cooper of Oklahoma came over to Alba with the Oksanaous team to play Thanksgiving day. Lawyer Geo. II. Woodson of Muckknock was in Albia on business Saturday, Mrs. Cattell and baby and Miss Payne of Kookuk are visiting at the house of Mrs. Brown this week Mr. Colson Cattell and wife moved from Albia to South Falkland week. Albia people observed Thanksgiving day by having a supper in the Musselhall had rnd a dance in the Oud Fellows hall, Mrs. Heueretta wore is quite ind at this writing. Mrs. Jeff from of Des Moines is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Anna Jones over Sunday, Mrs. Fannie Parker entertained at lunch from 2 to 5 o'clock on Friday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Cattell and Mrs. Payne of Kookuk. About thirty persons were present. The lunch was served in three courses after which games were played. WANTED--SPECIAL PERSONS OF character and good reputation in each state (one in this county required) to represent and advertise our established financial standing. Salary $21.00 weekly with expenses additional all payable in cash direct each Wednesday from head office. House and carriage fare will be charged. Enclose self-addressed envelope. Colonial, 332 Dearborn St. Chicago. Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption. To M. V. T. Bowman, be the party in whose name the property herelin- described is taxed: Yorah Parker. That on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1899, the following described real estate, to-wit. Lot number twenty-four (24) in block number one (1) of Home Park, an addition to and now a subdivision of the city of Des Moines, and all situated with the County of Polk and State of Iowa, was sold for the then delinquent and unpaid tax of the year 1898 to des. H. Parker; that the unpaid tax was paid to the holder of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the above mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is completed service hereof, as provided by law. E. M. Parker. tax of the year ker; that the un- legal owner and cate of purchase of the above men- t the right of re- and a deed for unless redemption days from the proof of an provid- F. M. Parter Owner and Holder of Certificate. by law. E. M. Parker. Notice of Exciration of Right of Redemption. To E. F. Jennings, being the party in whose name the property hereinafter described is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the 5th day of December, A. D. 1899 the following described hundred and eleventy-two (182) of Lake Park, an addition now included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated within the County of Polk and State of Iowa, was sold for the delinquent and unpaid tax of the years 1897 and 1898 to Geo. Hearn the understates the local own ownership of the certificate of purchase issued in pursuance of the mentioned sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law. Hearn the Holder of Certificate. Owner and Holder of Certificate. There are always two parties to a contract, and yet, in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it pected to carry it For sale by Glisson Drug Co., 900 ALBIA NOTES Des Moines, Iowa. In the District Court of the State of Iowa. In and for Poik County, Janu- ary Term A, D, 1904; The Plaintiff Manufacturing Company, Plaintiff, vs. W. W. Brannan, Defender, to the above named defendant; You are hereby notified that there is now on file in the office of the Clerk of district Court of Poik County, Iowa, the petition of the plaintiff One Hundred Twenty six and 14 100 more, justly due from you, with interest on said $124 at the rate of 10 percent per annum, from the 16th due upon your one certain promisory note made, executed and delivered by you to plaintiff at Traer, Kansas, on April 16, 1901, in the sum of 105 47 together with 10 per cent interest from the city of plaintiff, past due and wholly unpaid, except for $1.00 credited thereon July 5, 1902. Plaintiff further asks that a Writ of Attachment issued to secure said claim and costs, on the date of publication, to the state of Iowa. For further partic- ulars see petition now on file. You are also notified that unless you app artheto and defend before noon of the second day of January A. D. 19 4 term of said District Court of Polk County, Iowa to be begun and held at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 4th day of January and will be governed against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. DUBLKY & COFFIN, ALLEGORIES for Plaintiff. WHEN IN CHICAGO ...STOP AT THE... New Northern Baths (Occupying entire building of 8 stories) Traveling men are assured every comfort and safety of the attractive establishment of its kind in the United States. Univariable accommodations. $1.00 A Bed One Night at this price—which is the most luxurious Ada hotels —and a Turkish bath thrown in Baths—Turkish, Russian, Shower, Norwegian and Turkish baths. ly appointed that you can find anywhere. A good chef and moderate rates. Reading Room—Where you can rest and be entertained, nutritionally. OPEN ALL NIGHT. Send for Illustrated Booklet. 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