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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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Folks, Dubuque......1.. Mra, D.R Bassfeld Newtons sce )eivseiee Misa Ble Baye Sorat. coos Mite. Be Bateal , 80 YEARS* EXPERIENCE off | PATENTS | % MEGS Trr Manns | ; a Desiens, i IVINS cormiants ac, serrecender acters | psy Pomnaei Vilar oa Pacts iis Calan SEMOCS ASC oie factie souk ree a the Scientific American, iia ees comer 38 1Breatway, 0 S.Gosrerrn few York SER i WW): eRe Years = ‘This is our record. From a smab Peginning: ‘we bave grown until our fac- Aofles now cover many acres. . Many of our machines sold aay to fifty vas go aro sill giving thelr users faithful Service. "Can anything be more con: vincing of their merits and durability? Did you ever hear of any olter machine ‘with such s record? Rote a- few of the many superior points of the Renney | ee aeeneN g Sewing Machine 0, | ‘The Rotary Hook di the old. sect oh sta comachasiod ‘nad oul | some shuttie. ‘The Frctioness ball earings and per- Hioyerted wilt ousilied las erertioe parsed es oneeled ios exec thane aie by ordiasry machines, It sews yards of goods while s shat mschine sews twa. ‘It makes the most elastic and most pores alioh whether sewing ight or Tite yt ‘ ‘our superior attachments the ae eaten Donol make the make of buyeg sewing machine until. you have given the Wheeler @ Wilson No, Datel Mheeler & Wilson Mfg, Co., Chicago, i. ws Fertale by ‘Des Moines, lowa ie NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. ee ees ee S| To Amantia Johnson, belng the party in whoae name the property herein- atter described {s taxed: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED: ‘That on the 6th day of December, A. D, 1897, the following deseribed real estate, towit: Lot number twenty-eight (28) In winek nomher twa (2) of Filiott's Ad- ‘ition to Grant Park, now included 4n ‘and forming & part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated within the county of Polke and state of Towa, was sold for’ the then delinquent tax of the years 1896, 1697, 1898 to Geo. H. Parker; that the undersigned $s now the legal owner and holder of the cor- tifeate of purchase issued in pursu- ance of the above mentioned sale; fand that the right of redemption will expire and a doed for the land be made unless redemption {s made within ninety days from the completed ser- ‘vice hereot, as provided by law. ML Parker, ‘Owner and Holder of Sald Certificate, Notice of Expiration of Right of Re- To Adams & Hastie and Farmers’ Loan ani Trust Co,, the parties in ‘whose names the following describ: ‘ef real estate is taxed: Edmund Moreland of Davenport re- ‘turned: to that clty Wednesday: after a vleastnt visit with his daughter, ‘You-and each of you are hereby notified, that on the 27th day of De- camber, A. D. 1898, the following de- feribed real’ estate, towlt, Lots num. ered twelve (12),'thirtedn (13) and fourteen (14) “in block No fourteen (14) of Hal's Addition, now Included in and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, in the county of Polk, and State of lows, was sold for tho then delinquent and unpaid taxes om sald property, as follows: Sald lot twelve (12) for the unpaid and delinquent taxes of the years 4895, 1696 and 1897; sald lot thirteen (13) for the then delinquent and un- ald taxes for the years 1696. and 1897; ‘and onld Jot fourteen (14) for the then delinquent and unpaid taxes for tho years 1896 and 1897. ‘That all of sald lots aforesaid were sold as Aoredald "to LO. Shatter, ot the County of Polk and State of Iowa, and that the undersigned. is, now the jegal owner and holder of the certi- ficate of purchase Issued tn pursu- ance of the abovo 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. B, M. Parker, Owner and Holder of Said Certt ficaie. Notice of Expiration of Right of Re- ‘demption. To M. T. V. Bowman, being the party “In whose mame the property here- / Inafter described is taxed: You are hereby notified that on the ‘Sth day of December, A. D. 1899, 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 and forming a part of the city of Des Moines, and all situated with the County of Polk and State of Towa, was sold for the then delin. quent and unpaid tax of the year 1898 to Geo, H. Parker; that the under- signed is now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued In pursuance of the above mention sale; and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the Iand be made unless redemption 1s made within ninety days from the completed service hereof, as provided by law.” E. M. Parker, ‘Owner and Holder of Said Certif. cate. Notice of Expiration of Right of Re- Tanrambiinn | To M. V. T. Bowman, belng the party ‘in whose name the property herein after described is taxed: ‘You are hereby notified that on the sth day of December, A. D. 1900, 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 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 then delin quent and unpaid tax of the year 1899 to Geo. H. Parker; that the un dersigned 1s now the legal owner and holder of the certificate of purchase jesued in nursuance of the above men tioned sale; and that the right of re demption will expire and a deed for the land be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service thereof, as provided by law. ML. Parker, ‘Owner and Holder of Certificate, CLINTON NEwWs. AUER te one ne Femceny of this city, passed away Saturday morning at the home of W. A. Emer- son, 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 at the home of Mr. Emerson Sun. day morning at 9 o'clock, Rev. W. H. Speese officiating, interment following iu Springdale cemetery. The funeral service has been announced to be de- liyered Sunday afternoon at 2:20 at Bethel church. ‘Tie tribe Sons of Gideon entertain Dee, 11. Mrs, H. Willams. A large and appreciative audience gathered at Bethel A. M. E. church on ‘Thanksgivng night and enjoyed the evening listening to a pleasing con- cert program renedered by local tal- ent, the following committee having the entertainment in charge: Miss Ruth Chinn and Director Mrs, Speese, Miss Taylor and A. A. Bush manager. The program of sixteen numbers was heartily encored. Those present voted It one of the best ever given. The en- tertainment concluded with a delight- ful supper, which was partaken of by a large number. ‘The proceeds netted from the effort amounts to $40 above expenses up to this writing, with more to hear from. The effort was a gratl- fying one for the stewards and trustees, G. W. Lucky {s 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 arranging for the annnual Christmas entertainment for the school, ‘The Thanksgiving concert chorus was entertained In honor of their re- cent success Tuesday evening, at the home of Rey. and Mra. Speese, Miss Bush and Mr. A. A. Bush, A dolight- ful 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 held invitations to this event were Miss Dozier, Mrs. Stewart, Miss Clay, Miss Simpson, Miss Taylor, May Tay- lor, Mrs, Williams, Murda Beason, Vi- van Smith, Messrs, J. T. Culberson, James Cooper, Wm. Doison, T. @. Dozier, W. H.'Speese, H. Henderson. At a late’ hour the guests repaired to thelr several homes carrying with them pleasing wemacies at the even- ing spent. Mrs, 8, C, Smith and daughter Vivian are at home after a pleasant visit in Sterling with Mr. Smith, where ho holds a position. ‘The tribe Joshua Sons of Valor gave a dinner Thanksgiving. Mesirs, M, 0, Culberson, Wm. A. Richardson and H. G. Williams are home from Dubuque, where they a sisted in conferring ‘the Masonic de- grees on a class Thanksgiving. F, EB. MoNell was in Chicago last week on business: Ambassador Is Injured. Rome, Dec. 1.—American Ambassa: dor Meyer was thrown from his horse whilo fox hunting and picked up un- conscious, His injuries are not re garded as serious. pic Ee Reena Bt cee Romo, Dec: 1—The pope has re eelved In private audience Mgr. Rob- vert. Beton ot Newark, N. J, titular ‘erehbistion af Heliopolis... a THE PROMOTION OF THE ADMIRAL 8 .84bns —— ee By Morley Roberts Author of “The Colossus,” “The Fugitives.” apretan aren, teen, by Ihe Curie Positshiay Conpaay. Gopsrtant, 3302, i904, by Bhs Curtte Publishing Company, ‘Yot he did bis duty ike @ man. ‘Though many things were strange to ‘him, he tumbled to them rapidly. ‘One of bis fads had been doing orna- mental work even when be was an admiral, and he put fresh “pointing” ‘on tho poop ladder rafls 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 #0 pleased Simpson that tho admiral never had & cross word till thoy were south of the Hom. ‘Thon by chance the mato and ine captain bad a few words ‘which ended in Simpson getting-much the worst of the talk. As luck would have it, the admiral was the bandiest to vent his spite on, and Simpson ‘caught him a smack on the side of the head that made him seo stars, “Don't stand listenin’ there to what don't concern you, you damned lazy hound,” he said, ‘And when the ad: miral ‘picked himself off tho deck, Simpson made a rush for-him. ‘The admiral dodged him and shot up the poop ladder, Ho took off his cap to the captain, while Simpson foamed on the main deck and called him in vain. At any other time Blaker would have gone for the seaman who dared to escape a thrashing for tho 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 wheth- er Western Ocean custom goes here. ve been told that if I can thrash your mate, I shall heve lis job, They say forward that that's your rule, end if 20, sir, I should lke your permission to sond Mr. Simpson forward and tako his place.” ‘There was something so open and Jogenious in thovadmiral that Captain Blaker, for the first time on record, burst Into a shout of laughter. He went to the break of the poop and ad- dressed the mate. “Do you hear, Mr. Simpson?" he in- quired genially. “Send him down, sir,” sald Simpson. “Are you sure you can pound him?" Simpson gritted hls tecth and foamed at the mouth. “Kick him off the poop, sir.” ‘The admiral spoke anxiously. “Ym a first-class navigator, sir. Is tt a bargain?” And Blaker, who had nover Uked Simpson, laughed till he erled. ‘Are you willing to stake everything on your fightin’ abilitfes, Br. Simp: ‘And whoa Simson said “Ayo” through his tecth, the admiral jumped Aown on the main deck, Now, according to all precedents, the fight should have been long and arduous, with varying fortunes. But che admiral never regarded preced- ents, and irside of ten seconds Mr. Simpson was lying. totally Insensible lander the spare topmast. ‘To excoun- ter the admiral's right was to escape death’ by a hair's breadth, and it took Charles Simpson, Able Seaman (vice Mr. Simpson, Chief Otticer), two hours and a quarter to come to. “And T thot he coud fight,” said the disgusted skipper. “Come right up, Mr. What'syour-name; you're the man for me. There ain't no reason for you to trouble about my second mato, for Slmpson could lay him out easy. All [ ask of you is to work the whole crowd up good. And I don't care if you are an admiral, you are tho right sort all the same, T guess thet Simpson must have reckoned he struck a cyclone.” ‘And Blaker rubbed his hands. Like Simpson at the fight between the ad- miral and Knight, he did not know when he had enjoyed himself more. Ho improved the occasion by going below and getting far too much to rink, as was bis c“-‘om. And the promoted admiral toc.. charge of the deck. “Ability tells anywhere,” sald Sir Richard Dunn, “I didn’t riso in the service for nothing. Ship me where ‘@ / aay eur ALS Ay Be Le you will, and I'll come to the top, If I don't ‘take this hgoker into New York as captain and master, I'l dle In the attempt.” ‘He had quite come to himselt and was beginning to onjoy himself. His natural and acquired authority blos- somed wonderfully when he took on the new job, and as Biaker never swore, the admiral’s gift of language was a great vicarious satisfaction to him, Wigsies accepted tho situation wittout a murmur. Even Simpson himself bore no mailce when his sup- planter not only showed noze, but af- ter knocking the boson’s head against ‘2 bollard, gave his placo to the former mate, Though he kept the men work- {pg and got the last ounce out of them, none of them were down on whim. *{ toll you, he's en admiral, sure,” they sald, “Ho's got all the ways of one, 1 own,” sald Bill, an old mano-war's fan, “I spoke to an admiral myself ‘once, or rather he spoke to me.” “«Continued.) T Jumped. Oh, ho's all the ways of ‘some admirals, he has.” “Well, admiral or nono,” sald the rent ofthe crowd “ings goes 08 Bloasar aan thy done woe you ‘ass, tapeos” ad Stipe erst “And he gets more work out of us taan gon don, sins, ai goa naaner oon “Ei indy ecm wom of yov.tain tory asd Spon And 1S" vae cock’ of te walk tthe teen winrar ho wa te a Seatber aie on sing of Sen interexthappeaed cultteyfrere oa coat te Hore th tated cp fore orthwerd ran fa'on alkene ein or Si Teagan) ane rom ie Sioa eves, “L’'m a miserable sinner, I am,” he sail foe cana aitae ae Fireman cone” We aed thea and rocked to them for two hours. And when See nn awed hw ald inom Site ecttneied tras The oat phen resp seaviy aa toy wae soni ml Revealed al ods dows fom ao te ihe grand tat thor sous were &f ire Tnpertene thea the work ia hee : “Come down on deck, you misera- nie cnt tll bie, rons a speaking trumpet. His voice rose tri- guanhy" above de Tour af te sans Sele ioen on nck and ste Bibe “For fangs Va hier sinner, too, there’s hopes for me, and for you there's none, unless you mond sou ayn a acces ith moat ron ic the speaking tanpet Be could hardly make himself heard over the roar of the increasing gale and ie Wendarous eating be to: sen theses pou you ny that. herd netter make ihe toe tat blere vou ape to oo ald the ane, “No, I don't,” replied Blaker—“not much ton t's apt For Satan pen sven fa re Spade before te tne Ana Sos se forget “oato o's ma eld Sie Rit asteuat a's barca tare ov SUtanating theese ost of Ser weak ore’ the teak of te pout un ent i Wess Be aues ooo worth 304" Wega cam op au nko roe hs te tough to trumpet Saft you saad by mer, Wig cnn tf tnd tin dows ac to Sinn Fete bat mint bis gun” si Wiggins. “When he's very bad, he'll Te an at any font of Bikers se ciolor i meds ths nami ban ine Tro tas ie conan eros tn ala, ta ra lan tor cates Mia's nan te ante ith bone shaniatd adn vt nyo, he Wigan ot Si sont Zoot an fing ho i. Wisin made. 0_ objection wie sven wan Cust wp oy te raha "Ae umpenn al tho mat, "le te golny pnts ke. are bay Lee Etat ba Your a Ss itor hia rong sadn ad tts count Span pat “oll w" ofthe foe ant abn kata veer ties a sites fer the Sica he was by mrcane te rater hi ol ere yh you ae In another oar tate Ge ee a ell “hae te stot oben” ee il lar vetiowea sere dove lads He we si bone tarsus hat Sele aan SE scat when sings tad Siok a town below ter 66 Sima ota royin wach 00 wits taplata cloned someting ot Pitan fora arto teror of Se Wet canes “ha thy wen the Mavi see rome bene ca. ti at a"eape Harmer lek tp te watt apt Tose sod wiped wee eee esd tom hs ac, SEA a hon ta soe, Mp alt lyons take those tops ene at "bok ave, weil inet ‘And they did look alive, for “Dicky” pina nove need poaiag tam ath tend ine ove ows When Sings ‘weve weg aown, sna tho Suit te'bunahog ner st cia rtueados et bef ke SE gies Ginel eo anne tad Wied wl apy eo “sors comforitl, ond ting ace 0 thay tld bo Sipe, feline S02 Rives tol ot oe aad wet meses "hai sald Simpson cheval, phe ett Ri ba pare eet Se csouaieat ales Gare Sere Ei blker was not poy, thea meal ws trough dees "Sogou ee at tai an tra no aedured st lane tat sight oi iotet Ses on ual nade a borat nia how ema have boos 2eiped cn fond Se sip at form Sua? ant come be eile Baturetir Tub bord fou ever ‘dasa as Smo” ark ctia eiallae coast Se rn ee w “When the owners’ scheme is te have one man do three men’s work, they have to got men who will make ‘om do it, And when the owners go! ‘a bad name and thelr ships a worse, then men like Shanghai Smith have to find us crows. If you could get back to San Franclaco and ham:ner an own: er, some of us would be obliged to you, slr.” “Ab, when I get back!” sald the ad- miral. “This will be a remarkable yarn for me to tell, Mr. Simpson. 1 ‘till feel in a Kind of dream. Would you oblige me by going to Mr. Blaker ‘and telling him that if he continues to hammer at-that door It have the hose turned on him.” ‘And whon Simpson went to convey ‘this message, the admiral put his feet on the table and indulged in a reverie. “Tl make a note about Shanghai Smith, and ‘settle with him in full. mh Ge By v sy Neen eas A Ne Hi ARTETA Y M Mik eel Vee f Lac at ant Lan ala pu tal fa sgh pos 2 tr min me eran Tn AA tn dea “I think I'll have some grog.” eee Sit a aces se ne te one a (tote contnut ks Gennes Ta wie: 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. ““"{ remomber, a number of years ago, a fellow came down to Austin, “‘Toxas, and started a paper,” sald the newspaper man, “and his evident idea was to reform mankind, “He published his paper right along for u while, striking lusty blows in vehalf of poor, fallen man, but the time came when Austin proved too contracted a field for his genius, 30 he decided to remove to Washiugton, publish his paper there, and wreak havoe among the cormorants in thelr very nests. “Well, he hadn't been In Washing: ton but a few days when he was pre- sohted with a pass over ail the street cear lines In the city. Then he was piven a railroad pass, then another, ‘nd finally met the président of a big allroad system: “When he got his first pass his hatred of the ‘cormorants’ was weak: ned just a litle, and as the others ‘came in be grew still more and more tolerant. Just after his interview with the railroad president he chanced tomeet a friend on the street. “Well, how's the crusade against vond-holding iniquity progressing? inquired the friend. “The editor took his questioner by the arm, led him into the nearest thirst parlor, and with a yolee ex pressive of firm convietion said: “Let's drop that subject forever: they can make a roundhouse out of the national capitol and I'll never aay erat #1 ahieL ton’ star: IF | WERE RICH. Serene Swern ‘The following notes, says the New aork Times, are a few examples of the aspirations of thirty primary pupils whose teacher gavo them as a Subject for a composition the sen: tence: “What would you do if you were rich?” ‘Those threo were written by boys: ‘if Lwere rich I would buy the fin fest automobllo In the world and git my father elected policeman to keep me from being afristed for fast rac ing.” “E would build a yot and travel a grate deal, I would mabbe discover the North Pole or something.” “It Thad enuff money to do what I pleased I would go abrod and cap ture wild animals an’ git together a show bigger than any ever seen so far. I would let all the boys go in free.” ‘The gitls showed an inclination for more selfish gratification except in the caso of the following: “If 1 wero rich I would buy a dig island and bulld the biggest mansion in the world. ‘Then I would adopt all the orfins in Now York, and give thom a good timo all their life." “L would live In the Waldorf hotel and have a lot of servants to dross me and drive me around. I would nave the finest dresses in New York. [would marry tho handsomest man in the world.” “If Thad a milyon dotlars 1 would build @ marble house In Centrit park with a soda fountain in it and a fono- graf, Lwould buy all the silk dresses Iwanted and some for my sister and a gold watch for my brother.” de TE UR Prof, E. B, Shallow, who is assist- ant superintendent of schools, located in Brooklyn, tells this story of a pecu Har excuse’ for \absentecism. “one of tho little boys in the kinder. garten attached to School No. 9 failed to show up the other morning,” he sald, “but another youngster who hived in tho samo apartment house remarked explanatory to the teacher: “Timmy won't be here, His grandmother 1s dead and thoy are go ing to have the party to-day.'"—New York Times. Some men seem to have tho horse lena ‘brand of boree.sense)-. .,.. Hy DRAKE'S WILL 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 “Abicut One Million. Re PR oe Ot near eas ‘and testament of the late ex Governor Francis Merion Drake, for which dill ‘gent and unavailing search has been fn progress at Centerville since the time of the gencral’s death, was Dro- duced 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 $50,000 to Drake unlver- sity and divides the remainder of his property equally amozz his six cbil- area. ‘Tho will Is now in the possession of tue Des Moines consistory, of which the late General Drake, for many years a prominent Mason, was & member. It was written at the time ot hie becoming a member in 1897, It {8 one of the briefest wills probably ever made by a millionaire, and no executor {2 named. ‘The text of the will follows: “In the Name of God, Amen! 1, F. M. Drake, being of ound mind and Tremory, but knowing the uncertainty bf human life, do now make and pub: lish this, my last will and testament, that {9 to say: “I will all my possessions, real and persoual to be equally diviged be tween my six children, Millie D. Shonts, Jennie Sawyers, Eva D. Goss, F, &, Drake, Jobn A. Drake and Mary. Lord Sturdevant, except that out of my estate shall’ be paid $50,000 to Drake University. "P.M, Drake. (Seal.) “pigned, sealed, ard pubiished, and declared by the sald F. M, Drake, tho testator, cs and for his last will and tesi ment; and we, at his request and In his presence, and in the presenco of each other, have hereunto sub- teribed our names as witnesses there- to, this 26th day of January, A. D, 1897. “RM. J. Coleman. “Geo. Fairburn.” ‘The history of the will ts unique and Js characteristic of the simpllelty with which General Drake was acccus tomed to do things of moment. It fs the rule of the consistory that whenever a member is elected, ho hall make provision for his family. General Drake becime a member, with six others, and like the rest, had his attention called to ths rule. Ac: companied by George Fairburn, then commander of the conststory and now & banker at Fonda, and by R. ML. J. Coleman of Des Moines, secretary of the consistory, General Drake went Into the smalt rcom provided for this purpose. He sat down to a table and Without hesitation seratched off the document which will probably dispose of his property. It was witnessed: by Mr. Coleman and Mr. Fairburn, and then placed in the vault of the ‘con sistory in. charge of the. secretary. ExGovernor Drake's wealth has been variously estimated, some esti- mates placing it as high as $4,000,000 and others piacing it ag low as $800, 000. Probably & proper estimate would place the figure at $1,000,000, or close In the neighborhood ‘of that sum, A few years ago it would prob- ably have been correct to estimate his wealth in millions, But the general was a generous giver. His charities Were almost unsumbered. Ho gave to colleges all over the United States, to various charitable institutions, and helped his friend, It ts also stated that Goneral Drake lost heavily in United States steel, His son, John A. Drake, with John W. Gates, was closely Identified with the American Steel and Wire com- paay, and .it was probably through these Influences that the exsovernor was induced to put his money into United States steel. ‘Des Moines, Dec. 3.—Dr. J. L. Saw: yers, soninlaw of the Inte ex-Gover- nor Francis M. Drake of Centerville, arrived in Des Moines yesterday to ascertain the facts concerning the re ported promise of the deceased to co ate $25,000 to the departments ot Drake university. Dr. Sawyers stated emphatically thet there was not. the slightest inclination on the part of the helrs to contest the will of Gers eral Drake, which was found in the Keeping of ‘the Des Moines. consistory of the Scottish Rite Masons. Re had consulted with three of the helrs and felt sure of the attitude of the others, COMPETITION FELT. Canadian Competition Felt in England ‘and America. London, Dec. 1—Tho Standard this morning, noting the recent curtailment of pig iron production in the United Slates, says: “Notwithstanding this sovere redue- tion tn output, stocks have steadily in- creased here from 202,000 tons in May (© SUT tous (a October, largely ow- ing to. the imports of bounty-tea Canadian iron and steel. This Canadian compotition, which is bound to grow, Is viewed with misgiving, and it is only the boom in tho United States. that hhas caved the British producer from the severe effcet of a competition fos. tered by a direct subsidy from the colonial government.” ‘The center of the coal and tron in- dustrles of Canada 1s Capo Breton, ‘The extraordinary richness of the flelds, the cheapness of prosuetion, and ‘the government bounty of $2.70" per ton on pig fron makes this island the coming factor in the markets of the world, It 13 understood an Iowa company, the Cape Breton Coal & Iron company, ‘of Des Moines. has immensely valuable holdings on the island. and, if all re- ports are true, will realize handsomely on the Investments made, (Gardwan Must Senn ree Marshalltown, Dec. 3—In the dis- trlet court yesterday Judge Burnham overruled a motion fora new trial in the case of N. A. Carmean, charged with embezzlemont, and” passed sentence of two years at hard labor at Fort Madison. An. appeal. will be taken to the supreme court, A Kansas editor received the follow. tng note, ths other day, whlch ex plains iteelt: “Doro professor editor, T would Hko for you to putt in yon paper a notice for a husband’ fer me, Tam thirty-elght years olf, Have no dentist bills for my teoth are all ok. ean cook a stake, wash doeahoe, and grace the parlor ‘fine, > Also. player on tho acordesn, and have. had two husbands, ‘They’ are ded, “but thelr 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 bis memoirs, Adolt Kussmaul re- tates a curious story of a Heldelberg banker. ‘This banker was known for ‘his haughty, forbidding manners; con- ‘sequently, Dr. Nuhn, the professor of inatomy, was much surprised one day when the banker came and sat with him in a railway ear, and, after a pleasant chat, asked him all sors fof questions, especially about the anatomy of the heart. ‘Tho next day, bbe even called, by permission, in the medical department, and watched the professor dissecting one of those or gans. ‘Then he drove home, and a few hours it became known ‘that he had committed sulcidesby skillfully plunging a dagger into his heart, Reads Like a Miracle; Friarspoint, Miss, Nov. $0.—-The Butler caso still continues to be the talk of the town. Mr. G. L. Butler, the father of the little boy, saya: “Tho doctor said my boy had disoase fof the spinal cord, and treated him for two months, during which he got worse all tho time. Finally the doctor told mo he did not know what was the trouble. The boy would wake up dur tog the night and say that he was ying. He would be nervous and trem- bling and would want to run from the house, saying he saw ugly things which frightened him. After we had trled everything elso, { read an adver- Usement of Dodd’s Kidney Pills as a eure for Nervous Troubles. 1 pur chased some and used them until he land taken altogether elght boxes when he was sound and well with not a ain- gle symptom of the old trouble. This was some months ago, and I feel sure ‘that he 1s permanently cured. We owe to Dodd's Kidney Pills, all tho credit for his restoration to good health.” ‘A marriage certificate fs a thing no wellregulated family should be vo ee oat, a et wrtetef iby ie of Ph. Stet e3t "ig Tatciain tbe iy of olen, County and Sa Soret Sac ud rm wilfpy Seems of ON SOSDIRD ROU ANS Sor Cah thd Sear cha {EST at enaes buco byte ie Sine FRANK J. CHENEY, ‘roca to before ma and enbzived ily prsenee eet deo Beka a, teat 2 GLEASON, saan Nolary Puig ifs catra care a taken oteeay, and ce ater Satie S308 tlPtssas eataes ar sien! Bender amon ey eevee ti GHESEY 8 C0, Toleto,0 ee ee ree cae, No, Cordelia, the seashore breeze tn not cnused’ by tho. hotel victing toot ae 1 Rare Good Ting cam mi eee So ae, ot obimmng seasate rovtissea et sinpelrment emer eat Socket eT inere ena cone ince aaree Chet auveeteria Beers Sts ee ee “A very. able.man may haye bad ecell? ye au RnaaTS. te eae aS eS RACE EO spin SOS eRe S sopthteaes eeuer ih cueian rat eases 7 of SS ne ee Boe any Gr ean Te Some, mrocers say they don’t keep Dex ance Surch becaute they_here-gustoa fa ‘aupot’be gold ot asiomet who Nan 0508 SEP RCEE Gals Beale ites =. TC takes ane talons > make a man and one dressmaker to reale Rim. Don't utter. 3, Fook Coaton il, are sour Eo aba SOAS PE Maat ‘A man may be crooked and still be tn straloned circumstances, Magnet ‘ile Killer Cures Piles Jealousy ia acknowledged superior: o“in th other fellow. War bbe. fe decause made by an entirely different shen voter asd ouetkied mane for Ib The truly humble hide their humility cee f- =p s a SZ Ay WW DE FA ONG Seer OR aS is) ty Wn ae ees “dene Den sg Mec tae erence ee. tary Parkdale ‘Sonnis Club, Chi- cago, from experience advises all young girls who have pains and Sickness peculiar to their sex, to use Lydia E, Pinkham's Vege: table Compound, Tow many beautiful rts dor velop into worn isties ont Repetess ‘Yomen, simply because sufficient atten tion has not been paid to their physical development. "No woman ta exempt from physical wealcness and_periodio pain, and young girls just budding into ‘Womanhood should becaretully guided Physically aswell asmorally. Another wromaa, ‘Miss Hannah E. Mershon, Cole lngswood, N.J., says: “I thought I would write and tell 3p that By following our kind ed: ies ere eae always thin eats, on tant onid Lardly coasting. ene struation was irrogufare ““T tried a bottle Vegetable Compound snd vert 9) veal better Fight away. I continued it use, and sm now well and strong, and ie straateregulanige Tose enough for what your medicine did for mer Flee Dah ariel ew ier oo "Tyla eee Rompouna will cure : ‘womai fe the land who suitecy, tro3, ee cyariesney Wammation of re > @» © , en, ae . To att anit bee \ See tes 4G ee X<) Sam Gy Cae ann. Aw z s gs eee” co ao a b oS fe fia Fear i ie q ie wel! Poe Loi” Gee eaence me ee RS te re 2 of O01 lint fife en ee nia. TNesonnons the well-| H. B. MoCanven of 201 | my life could be saved only Sucut devaler of West Mata| Chetry Burecl, Fordand, Ore-| by an operation. Night after Suet, Wythorla, Va. aya:| gon, apace of felt cars| night Cha bern kat avee “Some four yearsago an attack| for the ‘Transcoatincutal Com: | for hours st a tine with tex PhBee ache? twek and] pany, aye: (T,tsed Dons bl pain fy ay Back, andthe {Thave sufered of tol on ever| Kldney Pills for backache and | sserfons fre ther tages Since with adult; heavy aching| other ‘symaptoma. of kidney | wero in as bad a state as pose seross the small of my back, | trouble which hed annoyed mo | sible. I suffered with hemor week TT wa ait | Fania cad | hag fequeatly "aad was fa ‘morning, It was dificult for] was responsible for the whole | a weak stats, “Four boxes of te to stoop or straighten, aud trouble, Tt seemed to setilo in | Doan’s Kidney Pills cured mc, if sat down for any length of my kidneys, Doan's Kidney | anil I now gladly retadorse thé Kime wan hart for mo to] Pils rooted ito Iefsseverl | remaiy: because ecieg” He arise. “I took two boxes of] months since I used them, and | timo wich his since elspeed, Doan's Kidney, PUls, and tho| up to date there lis been uo | nearly seven years, [have novel Gull; laagreeablo’ aching left| recurrence of the trouble” | ed the aightest sign of a me." return of tho troublo. eee ee % * OUR: HOLIDA Y PRICES Pe eae mee Fan ound sear ay er oagegt 9 Tone’s 2 Moisture Proof Boxes 9, for Tone’s Coffee a leon fos Suse Ho @)G ee COFFEE.) 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CO, Tr Stato Street; New Youx Crry, BROMO- SELTZER Headaches H. B. MoCanvrn of 201 Chery st Pond, re a, Laspectat of fright car Serine ‘Transcontigeaal Com Biny, saya: (eT, weed Dow idnoy Pils for backache and other “ayrupioms of Kidney {rouble whieh Ind annoyed te for months. T tisk old ‘was responttble for the whole trouble, Tt seemed to weitlo in By kideya.Doaa's ‘Kidney Pils rooted it out It fs sever months since T used them, aud up to date there hiss. been ad Secrnateat dai teauhie® Some mon aot first and reason af torward, 7 “0 Srst and | qos Ws Tle sions, Peano eae Ba aaa data os Baws te ae Eek Sc Sener ‘Tam sure Piso's Curd for Consumption saved ee lmetacerreans eee esate dulce or ov tae _s Raha elles oe Seco ncreane oedema shames aula Guo sc eaniee ens emt Beretta, ed Stree Hevaiel oar Warne Ore vs si Beau, Ain Dope ee A girl isn’t necessarily timid be- cad fit ent neconsariiy tim Magnet Pile Kier Cures Piles. ‘The thing that interests a woman ‘most about a’ Joke fs trying to see the point. Lewis! “Single Binder” straight, te cigar Made Bf bag of Tip, Shorughiy ed tobaee- leh nore neh aati emoke. You pay cigar £2 od Lowis" Pectary, Peoria i ‘A dont pin is the easiest thing Imginable' to find when you aro not looking tor tt. ‘Less Than 12 Houra to Hot Springs, “Auk: Vin “Adank Showetatn ‘reauec: ‘The.new train which was inaugu- rated November 8th, loaving St, Louls 8:20 p. m, and arriving Hot Springs 8a, m, makes the run in less than twelve hours, which beats all provious records between these points. Re turning train leaves Hot Springs 7:80 p.m, arriving St. Louls 7:35 & m. Thoroughly up to date equip. ment. For tickets and further infor mation write any agent of the Iron Mountain Route, or H. C. Townsend, general passonger and ticket cgent, Bt, Louls, “I seon’ you kissin” Mame,” sald hor Uttle brothor. “Well, hore,” sald the dear girl's accepted ‘lover, “if I give you a dime can I trust you to say nothing about it?" "Sure! 1 never peached on any of the other fellows when they gave me money.” ‘Tho Judge—"Supposing your auto: mobile. was running at tha rate of twelve miles an hour, how quickly could you stop it?" "The expert— “why, your honor, while running at that rate, I have stopped ft time «nd again before the rear wheels touched the victim!” Fond father (showing off his off springs’ . intolligenco)—"Now, Hisle, dear, what 1s a cat?” Hisle—“Dunno.” Bond fathor—"Well, what's that funny Mtoe animal that comes creeping up the stairs waen overy one's in bed?” Musto (promptly) —"Papa.” ‘When the new pupples were discov: ‘ered to be blind Teddy was very. un: happy. His auntlo assured him that God would open thelr eyes in due ume. When bodtime came Teddy was heard adding ® petition to his prayers: “Dear God, do please hurry ‘up and finish those puppies!” “Taso by. the newspaper,” says ‘Smith, “that tho whalo that swallowod Jonah’ was recently killed in the Mediterranean, and its stomach they found, written om parchment, the dlary'that Jona kept during the three days—" “You can't make me bolleve any of that stuff,” Interrupts Brown; “in the first place, how could Jonah eo to write his diary?” “Why," saya Smith, “don't you suppose, the ‘whale had pains ‘ta his stomach?” Some people make an intelligent study of food and get on the righ track (pure food) others are lucky enough to stumble upon the righ way out of the difculty fust as Phila. young woman did. Sho says: “I had suffered terribly from nervous indigestion, everything ‘scomed to disagroo with mo and I was ‘on tho point of starvation when one daz T happened to run across a demon stration of Postum Food Coffee at ou of the big stores here, “I took a sample home and a sample of GrapeNuts aa well and there tried thom again and found they agreed with me perfectly. For months | made them my main diet and as the result I am restored to my former per fest health and can eat everything | want to, “When I spoke to my physician about GrapeNuts he sald ‘It 1s a mos excellent food.’ Name given by Pos ‘tum Co, Battle Creek, Mick. ‘There's a reason, ‘Look for the famous little book, “The Road to Wellvilie,” in overs Package of both’ Postum and Grape tits, Guonon Wattace, Jr, ot Elnir, N.Y, wile. of George Wallace, roker, of ‘Weat Water Street, ond living at 007 Baldwin Street, saya; ‘tn March, 1807, L was cured of kidaey and bladder trouble 1y Dotalaidoey Pi My Pbyatean salt Ghat ine thet ‘my life could bo saved only by an operation. Night after nlght had been Kept awake for hours at timo with ter "ibe pala i my tae and te sseretlons from the Kidoeys Were inas bad a stato as pos. sie mare with enor hages frequently ‘and was 1a f weak stalo. Hour boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me, and I now glaly reendors the remedy, "because. during. the {imo witch as since elapsed, early seven years, /havenevel Ihad the lightest siga’ of a seturn of the trouble’ Those Who Have Tried it “JUST RUN ACROSS” “eben |g hee Luaalew STUDENTS DIE IN FIRE. Double Fatallty Attends Burning of the “lewell Lutheran College, ‘Webster City, Deo, 1—At 5:36 o'clock yesterday moraing the maiz college building of the Jewell Lutheras college at Jewell Junction burned ta the ground, destroying the lives of twa students Who wore sleeping on one o the upper floors, The lose 1s about $26,000, ‘The cause of the fre iy un known, The dead aro: Berten Malang, sor of Ole Malang, residing south of Wil Mame, tn this county, and Julius Peter ‘s6n, of Red Wing, Minn. Nothing was saved from the burning bullding, When the fire was discov ered it had gained such big headway that the facilities at hand’ were in: gufflclent, Tho structure was outsld tho fire limits of Jowell, and the fir ‘company could do but little in the way of giving ald. Great crowds congre gated, and many of the students, bent Upon saving a8 many of their personal belongings a8 possible, rushed into the Yoomed structure, Not a few of them ‘mot with very narrow escapes, ‘The building was of brick, but the blaze had gained such headway wher Aiscovered that absolutely no contro! could be gained over it, It burdend rap {aly and slowly tumbled to the ground. Tt was feared when it was seen that tho bullding was surely doomed that some of the students would be unable to get out. Nothing certain of this was known, howover, until after the fire, when the professors checked uy the list of those enrolled. It was then Aiscovered that young Malang was missing. As-soon as the hot ruins could be reached, a. search for hin was instituted and his charred re- mains were found beneath some of the Umbers of the destroyed building. Later it was discovered that Juliua Peterson, a student from Red Wins, Minn, Was also missing. His body was mot found until late yesteday at ternoon. The Jewel! Lutheran’ college was srected in 1892 by the Towa district of ‘The Haguo synod of the Lutheran shurch. Its cost was $22,000. The fur. lture was valued at, abont $5,000. It twas insured for bat $4,000, which will Mako the loss a bard one for the DIVORCE LAWS HIT. Judge Howe Decides Alderman Fagen In not Legally Separated. Des Moines, Dec. 1—The easy di: rorce laws of South Dakota were given A Jolt in Judgo Howe's court yesterday ‘morning when, in rendering an opinion im the Fagen case, he held that the ie F CO a CS gaia: Ree Paint ‘ . fee Ree 7 foe. Ie ili hy eae ke Ree ° me: cc, Veh, eee, Soe oe Narre eee Le) RRP CRE OR. anti deecaata Bie Rca Gos ean tet Bee Rte eo eae Bi ge Kee ae ee al ie Mie eee a ie s eee aot @aGhee Wo CLARKE OF ABEL George W. Clarke, of Adel, who, if he lives, will be the speaker of the houso in the Thirtieth General As- sembly, is still in the prime of life, admitting the passage of fifty-one years, He is a practicing attorney in his city. Ho has already been member of two general assemblies, the Twenty-eight and Twenty-ninth. Mr. Clarke was born in Shelby coun- ty, Indiana, October 24, 1852. His parents moved to Iowa in 1856, and took up a residence on a farm near Drakevilie in Davis county, a town named after the father of the late General F. M. Drake. He was anxious to secure an edu: cation and graduated at Oskalooosa college and afterwards from the lav Inte Alderman Fagen was not legally divorced from Mre. Fagen, nee Lily Bowen, who sued for her dower rights In the’ Fagen homestead, Fagen married Lily Bowen secretly. ‘They lived together but a short time, when he went to Dakota and procured fa divoree under the South, Dakote awa, tae atterwards diod, Mrs, Fagen sued for her dower rights in the home- stead and tho heirs resisted on the rounds that she was divorced from her busband’at the time of his death. ‘Toe court holds that, under the evl- dence, Fagen went to Dakota for tha purpose of procuring a divorce ani for no othor purpose. ‘The decree 18 \herefore held mull and void. COLORED TROOPS AT FORT: Companies © and L of Twenty-fifth WacEGuk Den Molwes:. ‘Des Moines, Dec. 3.—Companies C and L of the Twenty-fifth U. 3. in- fantry arrived yesterday morning to take temporary resiilence at the army post. ‘They come from Fort Niobrara, Neb. ‘The troops consist of colored men ‘phoy will remain at Fort Des Moines for about two months, or untit arrival af the Eleventh U. 8. Cavalry from the Philippines, and will then be trans- ferred to some other point, J.D. Leach {9 captain of Co. C and R. L. Bush Is eaptain of Co. 1. GL. Chapman is Heutenant of the ‘fret and John Hay of the second com- pany. combarelare, 127 men: | ‘Attacked by @ Bull, | Fairfield, Dec. 2—John Garber, a farmer near Lockridge, was attack- ed by bull while taking It to Lock: ridge. He was rescued by a neighbor. ‘The hones of his breast was crushed and he is tn a critical conditton, ‘What does it proft a fool man to sell 8 10 cent article for a dollar and thon get buucoed out of the dollar? STATE AID FOR SCHOOLS, Supt. Barrett Recommends Adoption ‘gi Bilshaeota Gvater: Des Moines, Dec, 4.—In his blennial report aubmitted yesterday to the gov- femnor, Richard C. Barrett, stato supor {ntendent of publle instruction, makes fan Important recommendation for the establighmont of free publle high schools through stato ald. The rocom- mendation {s-of the greater tmport ance because of tho implied oppost tion exprossed recently at tho meet Ing of tho socondary school men in Des Moines to such a measure, The measuro will probably be taken up by the logislaturo, ‘The plan which Superintendent Barrett urges 1s similar to that, in vogue in Minnesota, where It has ‘eon a pronounced, suceoss, where the necessity of paying tuition by coun- try boys and girls In high schools ts obylated by throwing open the elty Schools to them. ‘To meet the exira jexpense tneurred, | tho’ slate would Day tho schools a stated sum annually, this making It possible for every country boy-and girl to have a high school edueation free of charge. He says the making of better ar rangements for tho advanced educa- tion of pupils residing beyond the city fand town’ districts 1s absolutely tm- peratlve, and concerning the free high school, says: "Among the plans proposed 1 Improve the school. sys: tem of the state and to provide equal school privileges for country boys aud Birls, ts for the state to appropriate to certalst high schools, which meet such reatlrements as may be fixed by Taw, "or the body governing the schools designated, @ reasonable. sum ‘to pay expenses Incurred by Increased ‘attendance. tthe theory advanced by those who Jook ‘with favor upon the Inaugura- ton of the systom is that the property of the state should bo taxed to. edu- fate the children of the state. The {act that the state taxes itself to sup- port higher institutions of learning, Where a comparatively smali number is given Instruction, 1s clted as an il stration of the state's wisdom, and it Is urged that tho time has ‘come for tho stato, to assist in providing highschool advantages for the a” Barn and Seventeen Cars Burned. Muscatine, Deo. 4—The car barn of the Clilzens' Raliway and Light com- pany was destroyed by fire of an un- Known origin -gesterday morning. beste Ringe thr Piet ot cgi ‘orsity. He located at Adel. Immed: iat, eae ta oe Sin react ine Con Sang ear ee te ie & ae Eadie torent, ties ae ge ae Me ee le tea Easy SAW a ee BS ioe eases reveal sete ait Geert cer! ste ay me, Sure tes Snes seule eee ee ee Or ea uot as Mr. Clarke's opponent for the Ne Sen ene 2 a ee eee ae rnweatyantellanle ard owe mee reser aoe ny te a eee fal eet asst he ee rt cit ste rao sera et sen to eee me ike oe rete eae ae Papier eet re INE ene ey eae Des Moines, Dec. 4.—A misunder- standing {6 responsible for the swamp Jand case which is agitating ail Web- ster county and which {s now being considered by the officers of the Uni- fed States land office in this city. Whon the superyisors of Webster county waived thé county's claim an the lands now In question, they thought they were:simply watving the identity rights upon the properties, fas upon 163 other tracts, which were assed upon at the same time. ‘The whole diflenlty arose out of tho fact that tho title of the fourteen. ‘tracts over which dispute had arisen had never passed from the United States government, but had been granted by the state to the county and by the county. disposed of to private parties, under tho assump: tion that ft would some day pass. It has deveioped during the hearing that the claim of William Moses, who Jays claim to the title of the land, was fled over two mouths betore 8. J. Bennett, the county's agent, submitted his report, and before it was accept- ed by to board of supervisors, Moses took Mle action immediately after Special Agent Sanford presont- edd his report to the United States government, Shot Himself in Davenport. Davenport, Dec, 2—Claus Relmers, ‘aged 14, commilted sulcide here be- cause his father’ insisted upon his going to school, He used a 22-call- her ravelvar,, GRATEFUL, HAPPY WOMEN Dr. W. D. Kinney, Supt. Incorporated for $100.000 SANITARIUM CO. SF efi, h iaalae ie mene PRA Aah | hivinr oes e! vduen an mi choke’ Seren NIPER eer yeert enka, | Sy sats eht me The Colfax Springs Sanitarium Co., Sar, Colfax, lowa gag HOG CHOLERA KILLING THOUSANDS STARR eager or Jaeceeeeey Worms inogs sasscssgrisomrguth yesaes edad i: uss els SAVED 130 HOGS FROM CHOLERA. sas aoe asee J ce hacia eae eee Oe RESTATE ES wa nanceay meerat eee ana PRUSSIAN STOCK FOOD & REMEDY CO., ST. PAUL, MINN. resusariet Tooker teen oagtenbucepscartare Force ce Paar me i DONT fF ie » FORGET gaye! es S Wars : pe ON SN See Don't forget when you “WAS Gia order starch to get the WANs best. Get DEFIANCE. No ‘eRe: miiaei more “yellow” looking clothes, aageMeegame” no more cracking or breaking. It “Sa bs doesn’t stick to the iron. It gives satis id _ faction or you get your money back. The cost is 10 cents for 16 ounces of tne best starch made, Of other starches you get M but 12 ounces, Now don't forget. It'sas ff) is your grocers. MANUFACTURED BY THE DEFIANCE STARCH CO., OMAHA, NEB. pipe Ws} Sasa abe al tA Za ee ae, We. “a ra bee aor a Se SSS re eo. SS ‘ eS (S22 ABS 5 — Bs Miss Muriel Armitage. Female Weakness is Pelvic]: Catarrh. 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Feraa cine ch of ha pel swith he sna eesty as ears otarth of the head Pecoa has bet oan roapwned es 8 eve cur fa Seas litenis dni eace te ik iments are mosty dos tocar Ca {hirh te lowe of Conte Porena cures the earth ‘The sya: Reruns cures. tt greatest exhanstion. This, ia. a very com fon sight and is almost alwajs dus (o po ay Fe ics sek: Sr ce cin Se th aoe ae ae ee Sipe ere attack, the only difference befog in the Tength of time that it should be taken te on oe ty tena oh ol oie ene sen ee es eo StS Sone cette Me os pete ya oe ae Cee ee eee Tha py ilitess Dr, Hartman, Presidéat of The FREE Homestead LaNDe OF eae 4G Fae Western Bane Weakewa Canatla Are the STAR ATTRACTIONS for (904, Beta manie adeeacgaciee THE GREAT ATTRACTIONS Set asec Erte Stat conta Si Etencoacgaieor sages roe See pupae Wes Cyond Irene Bestia chan ats Sean eet ‘Ant far Calan Aan a ster opie’? Seen ee Bag Resed toe Yon ble balane WN, Uy Dew Moines, lay Nos 41909 = oy) / T a isa i) 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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