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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. State capillare VOL. 10., No. 31. Your Patronage is Kindly Solicited at the Jewell Restaurant W. Second and Wainut MEALS SERVED AT 16 CENTS. Under management of R. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 938 ROOM 338, 390, 392 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, 1a tion, rea iment hy Empl menta Country Q Brown Q Eatell: A ```markdown ``` CITY NEWS. M. B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please (ask us) we solicit all your local news—edd Mr. Chas. Lewis left last Tuesday for Richmond, Va. to resume his college course. The pubile schools and colleges re- opened Monday after the annual holiday vacation. Miss Bura Cannady of Oskaloosa was a guest at the home of Mrs. E. N. Hyde last week. Mrs. Geo. Hudson who has been dangerously siek for more than a fortnight is convalescent. Mr. Prince Walker returned home this week, after spending a pleasant holiday week in Otumwa. Ralph Fox of Keokuk who accompanied his brother William home last week has decided to spend the winter here. Mr. and Mrs' J. H. Woods 501 8th, street entertained the Appomattox Club at their home last Wednesday evening. As this is leap year it is expected that the girls will entertain the boys but the latter will entertain sometime in the future. Miss Martha Jackson who has been a resident of our city for more than a year, left Saturday morning for Davenport as we are crowded this week with news we are unable to publish the "Clubs and Club Woman" column, but it will appear in our next issue. Mr. E. A. Carter of Buxton a student in the medical department of the State University was in the city a few days last week, enroute to Iowa City having spent his holiday vacation at his home. John Lucas of Grinnell, who has been in Kansas City for more than a year, spent part of the holidays with his family at Grinnell last Sunday, he was also in the city visiting his cousin Mrs. M. L. Holmes. Married at 813 Park street last Thursday evening, Mr. Wm. Robinson to Miss Georgia Whitfield both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Rev. T. L. Griffith and only a few intimate friends was present. The groom is employed at the Victoria hotel. We wish them success. On Wednesday Dec 30th, occurred the marriage of Mr. D. F. Cannady to Miss Gertrude Hyde at the parsonage. Rev. H. S. Graves officiated. Miss Bura Cannady of Oskaleosa sister of the groom was present. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Dunn gave a birthday supper New Year's complimentary to Miss Marie Bell, whose birthday was there celebrated. Only a few were present. An elegant supper was served in their cozy home and all enjoyed the evening. The beneficent ball that was given at Hansen's Hall last Thursday night for Geo. Taylor was well attended. Mr. John McClain was floor manager. It was after one o'clock before the mandolin club played Home sweet Home. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Hudlin entertained the Appomattox Whist Club last Friday night, their home was beautiful decorated holly, evergreens, carnations, vocal and instrumental solos with dancing and playing cards were enjoyed. During the evening the club members alternated in serving frappe, ice cream and cake was served. A few invited friends were present to share the hospitality of the club. The members as they are all good entertainers, it is useless to say a pleasant evening was spent. MUTUAL PHONES BOOM 938, 390, 392 Office 1917 GOOD BLOCK Residence 958 Des Moines, Ia CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public..... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing, Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. Read announcements cards, page 4 2 Statistical Rooms Mr. Robt, Anderson of Clive was in our city this week. Mr. Al Walker, our agent of Marshaltown, Iowa, is in our city this week at the Savery lobby. Mr. Charles Comley seems at home in our city this week, as he formerly lived here. Fred Wright is enjoying a pleasant visit with his brother, H. R. Wright. Sylvester Johnson, while in the city at the Savery lobby, is having a pleasant visit among friends and relatives. Mr. Gus Watkins and J. L. Thompson are his brothers-in-law. Mr. Frank Flummer, one of the respected and successful citizens of Indiana, was called in our city this week on business. Mr. George Logan, who enjoyed a holiday visit in Kansas City and Savannah, Mo., returned home last Saturday and was sworn in as a court bailiff by the sheriff Monday and will have charge of Judge Howe's court. George is an excellent young man. Among the many of our city readers who called this week to take advantage of the Bystander holiday rates was Miss Sarah Granville of East Des Moines. Mr. D. R. Waldron and wife of Savannah, Mo., stopped off a few hours Monday en route from Newton, Iowa, to their home, where they had spent their holiday visiting his brother, Mr. Waldron of Newton. While in our city they made the Bystander a pleasant call and ordered the paper for one year. The Iowa legislature will meet next Monday and there are a large number of colored candidates for the cloak room. Those who are here now and are working very hard in the senate are Jeff Logan of Polk county, Wm. Thompson of Wapelle county, Preston Irwin of Lucas county, Syster Johnson of Decatur county. In the cloak room are R. N. Hyle of Polk county, I. M. Morgan of Woodbury county, Harry Burnaugh of Henry county, C. H. Comley of Webster, Albert Walker of Marshall county, C. W. Carter of Lucas county, Jeff Irwin of Warren county, Fred Wright of Scott county, Henry Jones of Lucas county, Messrs. Morgan, Thompson and Jones are not here, but their members are working for them. Harry H. Burnaugh of Mt. Pleasant arrived in the city last night. He is a candidate for house janitor. He is a bright young man. Miss Marie Bell entertained Thursday at dinner Meadens GEO. Dunn and J. L. Thompson. An excellent time is reported. Wm. Perno of Oskaloosa arrived in our city to-day. He is a candidate for door-keeper of the house and the only colored man who is a candidate for that place. We hope he will be successful. In our last issue we published a very unique invitation and promised to tell our readers to-day who the author was. There were three young Misses who gave the party, but not one of them would tell our representative who the poet laureate was, but the Misses Bachel Elliot, Cassie Spears. Francis Walker is the trio that gave the party at 508 3rd street last Thursday night to bid adieu to the old year and welcome the new year. It was nearly one o'clock are all the guests had departed yet none were sorry for a pleasant evening had been spent playing whist and dancing furnished amusement for those present. Mrs. L. J. Shelton assisted in serving refreshments. WELKER WINS PRIZE. Boston, Mass., Jan. 5.—(Special.)—Announcement was made today by the Harvard university faculty of several scholarship awards in the medical school. The Lewis and Harriet Hayden scholarship of $200 is divided between Leo Edward Weiler, Ph. B. of Colaf, and J. G. Trimble of Nashville. Weiler is a graduate of Iowa college in the class of 1903 and is in his first year at the medical school. Weiler was prominent in Grinnell athletics. He played halfback on the football team and was a speedy bicycle rider in the days when such contests were included in the state meets. PROCLAMATION EMANCIPATION. The Burn's M. E. church under the auspices of the literary society celebrated this event the first of January. The following programme was rendered: Song led by Rev. O. A. Johnson, "Let our Flag Wave, but never over a Slave"; Invasion, Rev. H. McRaven; Song by all, "God will answer Prayer"; Proclamation of Emancipation, read by L. H. S. Brown; Emancipation hyma lead by Rev. O. A. John son; Emancipation Proclamation Supplementary, H. E. Wright; Song, "My Country 'Tis of Thee"; Address, S. Joe Brown; Quintet, led by Miss Fannie Estell; Auto Harp solo, Mr. P. Jackson; Bon-fire kindled, Rev. Walker and the following speakers furnish the kindling; Wright, L. Brown, J. B. Rush, S. Joe Brown and Rev. O. A. Johnson. The church was crowded with young people and the programme was enjoyed by all present. Rev. O. A. Johnson, president; Fannie F. Estell Secretary. Subscribe for Bystander. THE WRONG DONE MARGUERITE FIELD. Every lover of justice who is uninfluenced by race prejudice must revolt at the treatment of young Marguerite Field of this city by the musical experts who awarded her the honors in a contest and, after learning that she was a colored girl, reversed their decision. I believe the judges had no choice in the matter, being bound by a rule excluding colored contestants, regardless of merit; but I am opposed to such unjust rules and wish that every organization having such fundamental laws would abolish them. This case appeals to the sympathies of all right-minded persons. Here was a talented child brought up among white neighbors and attending the same public school as the children she played with. To the credit of Irving school, she was accorded the best of treatment there. It was a shock to the girl to hear that a quartette had been excluded on account of color, and she instinctively shrank from entering a contest where this question might be raised against her, too; but her parents, proud of her abilities, urged her to enter, holding up the hope that she might be second. Can any parent blame them for desiring such honors for their child? Marguerite Field. Poor Marguerite! She played too well. The judges in the other room agreed that "No. 1" was not second, but first; and that perilous eminence of merit brought the thirteen-year-old child face to face with the tragic truth that no matter how faithfully and earnestly and successfully she might strive to express the music in her soul, she could not get just recognition of her work in free America. I hold that such injustice cannot be practiced without reacting on the country that tolerates it. The laws of the Republic of Art and Letters are inexorable. Merit must be recognized and rewarded. If it is repressed and smothered, progress dies. Theodore Roosevelt, in entertaining a colored football player at Albany and welcoming Booker T. Washington to his table in Washington, proved himself the true gentleman—the worthy exponent of the merit system in manhood as well as in public service—the representative of genuine Americanism. The South, in assailing him for entertaining one of the greatest thinkers and orators of the age at the White House, simply wrote itself down as crude and undeveloped. JOHN J. HAMILTON, Editor of Des Moines Daily News. SUIT OR OVERCOAT TO ORDER NO MORE $15 NO LESS WORLD'S LARGEST TAILORS 56 Stores in America 16 Stores in Europe A THOUSAND STYLES A SINGLE PRICE Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed The Glasgow 710 WALNUT ST. DES MOINES DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. OWA PHONE 1081 (Mouse) Drug Store OFFICE HOURS: {8 to 10 a. m. {2 to 4 p. m. {7 to 9 p. m. Office 818 Park Street. PETER H. HARRIS The name of Hon. John MacVicar is again announced as a candidate for mayor of our city, and his thousands of admiring and enthusiastic friends are glad to rally around his banner once again. He is a self-made young man, who by his hard work, good judgment and fair dealing, has won the respect of his acquaintance. His honor is beyond questioning, his good judgment and executive ability is seldom equaled, much less surpassed. His past record, that he served the people of Des Moines as Mayor for two terms, four years, is an open book: He has always championed the common people, s cause. He opposed corporate franchise and municipal grants to J. F. McKEON FOR ALDERMAN. In this issue appears the announcement card of Mr. J. F. McKeon who is a candidate for alderman of the Second ward, subject to the decision of the Republican voters. Mr. McKeon was born in our city in 1875, and has lived here all his life—seventeen years a resident of the Second precinct of the Second ward. He has always been an active, hard working republican; working for other men to secure positions and has never before asked or held any political positions himself when the Spanish-American war broke out, young McKeon tendered his service to the Government, and enlisted from Des Moines as a volunteer of the 19th Company Signal Corps. He was formerly a telegraph operator, but for the last five years has been a clerk in the Utica Clothing Store. He was educated in our common and public schools and is well qualified for said position. He believes that all city contracts should be let to the lowest responsible bidder, except bidders who hold city offices, and he believes that contracts should be carried out in exact terms according to specifications, and that no contract should be let to our city officers during the life of their office. He is a friend to the common people and will treat all fairly if elected. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. IS JUSTICE SLEEPING? In another part of the paper the cut of one of our young girls, who, on account of color, was prevented from entering the musical contest of the Eistedfold, given here last week, and will also see another strong editorial by our good friend and editor, Mr John J. Hamilton, in which he brings out very strong points. After a very careful investigation by the editor in ascertaining the real facts in this case, we found that Miss Fields' music teacher has been informed by the judges in charge of the Eistedfold that colored contestants were excluded from the contest. Her professor did not ascertain facts from men who had this in charge except from some of the judges, and after he had told Miss Fields that it might be very embarrassing. It also came to our knowledge that Professor George I. Holt had made application to enter but received a similar statement, which would lead one to believe that the Des Moines Cambro Musical Estedford does have some prejudice in the matter of colored contestants. If such is true, the ideas of the major of the curate comprise Estedford it can never accomplish its original object, namely, to give a hearty encouragement for the higher excellency to be brought out by man either in musical, oratory or art. It is indeed a deplorable thing when educated and professional people in those higher arts would treat the colored line. If this is what free America stands for, there is no opening, no opportunity, no inspiration, nothing for mankind to advance in if their skin happens to be painted in black. We have been taught that morit. skill and ability rather than color prejudice was the policy of educated artist. It is indeed a pity after all the struggle that our race has had to equal and in many cases excel, the hardship they have gone through, and when an opportunity comes to demonstrate their efficiency in those higher lines of culture they are precluded from entering. Indeed it is a sad blow to education. It is a backward step in the line of civilization. It is a very dangerous hypocrisy, and if I thought that America would some day close trusts and is a firm believer in municipal ownership. When mayor before he guarded well the people's interest and by his better and more mature judgment he is better qualified to do even more. He is perhaps the best posted man in Iowa on municipal affairs, and is regarded throughout the United States as authority; as he was re-elected secretary of the National Municipal League of America, an honor that no other Iowa has ever received. He is kind, courteous, high minded, with liberal ideas; a true friend to the colored people, and if nominated and elected will give them justice. the doors of opportunity against the merit of qualification system, I would like to see this old republic, so much as I love her, perish from the earth and all remain like the republics ancient times, then to see it live. FOR'ALDERMAN-AT-LARGE. Mr. W. H. Breveton is a strong candidate for alderman-at-large of East Des Moines, Lee Township. Mr. Breveton is a contractor and has lived in East Des Moines for many years. By his hard work, honesty integrity and good judgment he has succeeded. He was nominated and elected member of the council from the 6th ward four years ago, and re-elected two years ago and his work as a counselman has been recorded for every one to investigate. He is honest, sincere and conscientious in the support of what he believes to be right. He is considered one of the strongest members of the present council. His many friends are working hard for his success and they will appreciate anything that may be done in his behalf. W. W. WILLIAMS FOR ALDERMAN The cut of Mr. W. W. Williams as presented by his friends, is a candidate for alderman of the Third ward. Mr. Williams is one of the oldest and most highly respected citizens of this city, and one of the best business men in Des Moines; having several business interests. By age and experience he would make an excellent councilman. He is an excellent gentleman and would add much dignity to the office. He does not seek the office himself, but the business men and his many friends are ralling to push his candidacy. He was a candidate a few years ago for county treasurer against John McKay, and came in one or two votes getting the nomination. With that exception Mr. Williams has never asked to hold any political office. Thus he would get into the office with clean hands, broad experience and conservative judgment to conduct the affairs in the city; as he is so successful with his many business interests. He is a true and trusty friend to the colored race, and they can feel assured that he will give them justice if he succeeds. ALBIA NEWS. Special to Bystander About twenty couple were at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Snoddylyn Monday evening. Udell Lewis spent Christmas in Keokuk. Mrs. Mason has return to Des Moines. Miss May Davis accompanied Price, Five Cents. TAY e. g na la ing enco M. H. --- MATTERN FOR MAYOR. It is our good fortune this week to present the cut of ex-sheriff George Mattern who is a candidate for mayor, subject to the decision of the republican primaries. Mr. Mattern is one of the best known men in the city and county, having held the office of sheriff for four years, prior to that time he owned a coal and feed office on the East Side, where he lives. He is a true and tried republican, always Mrs. Eliza Brown spent Christmas in Koookuk. Mrs. B. T. Lewis received the sad news of her father's death, Talbert Turner, of St. Louis. Nora Grayson, Henrietta Underwood went to Ottumwa New Year's day. Mr. John Martin spent Christmas week in Albia and Buxton. U. S. Jones, Ed. Butler and Henry Jones attended the rally in Oskaloosa on New Year's day. Mrs. Anna Davis spent a few days in Buxton last week. The home of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Reed burned down Saturday night. Mr. Will Gordon and Mr. Richardson came one day this week from Durfy mines. Miss Maidle Swalley returned Tuesday from Oskaloosa to the sick bed of her grandmother. MOLINE. ILLINOIS. There will be a scissors social at the A. M. E. church parliars Wednesday evening. Every one is expected to bring a pair of scissors. Mr. F. Belmont Jones has accepted the position as chef at the Kimbal house of Davenport, one of the leading hotels of the tri-cities. H. H. Pollard and little daughter Robert ate New Year's dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bradley and family. Quite a number of Moline people attended the reception given by the Violet club at the home of Mrs. Chas. Lewis of Davenport New Year's. Mr. James Lewis, familiarly known as Uncle Jimmie, is quite ill at his home in East Moline. Mrs. Inghram and Mrs. Robert Bradley attended a reception at Mrs. "Mr Moore's" toga in honor of their friend Taka. Mrs. Henry Burris and daughter, Miss Grace, were callers in Moline last week. The Moline Protective League met at Rev. Searcy's the evening of January 5. It being regular election the following officers were elected: President, Mr. Wm, Maxie; vice president, Mr. H. C. Walkup; secretary, Mr. R. H. Pollard; assistant secretary, Mrs. R. Phoenix; treasurer, Mr. B. Maxie; executive committee, Mrs. R. Pollard, chairman, Mrs. Wm, Maxie, Mrs. R. Phoenix, Mr. Jas, Colquit and Mr. C. B. Walkup. NEWTON ITEMS Everybody enjoyed a very pleasant Christmas and New Years. The entertainment at the church Christmas eve was a success. A Christmas house and Santa Claus was the sole amusement for the little children. Santa Claus presented little Edgar Plowwain with a rifle and the next morning he prepared to go hunting, when he started he set his rifle down and the trigger caught on his overcoat and was discharged, shooting him in the arm, but prompt attention was given him and the bullet located and taken from him. He is getting along nicely. Those on the sick list are Mrs. Margaret Hays, Sylvia Fine, Mise Florence Miller andILLer fur Fine. Mr. lander, David Waldron of Siamah. Mo. have been visiting for the past week with Mrs. Hester Watson. There was a family reunion at Mr. and Mrs. L. Mays Christmas day, and they all enjoyed a big dinner. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Robinson of Huntsville, Mo. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Fisher and baby and Mr. David Mays of Des Moines. Messrs. Will Miller of Cofax and Stephen Anderson of Cofax visited over Sunday with friends. Mrs. Miller entertained Mr. Mrs. Mary Miller entertained Mr. working for the parties success and interest. By his courteous treatment as shifft he has made many friends, and since the withdrawl of the present mayor as a candidate many people of this city are flocking to his support. If Mr. Matterin is successful he will treat all classes of people with due consideration and just recognition. His many friend are working hard for his nomination and will be glad to receive any support that may be given. and Mrs. Waldon and Mrs. Watson at dinner Sunday; Mrs. John Miller entertained for tea. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes entertained Mr. and Mrs. Bromfield at tea Sunday. Mr. Mary Moore and daughter, Miss Amber, have returned from a week's visit in Des Moines. They report a pleasant time. Mr. Fred Miller made a business trip to Des Moines. GALESBURG RIPPLETS Our city is in mourning over the death of Mrs. Free and Mrs. Fenry wife and daughter of our post-naster, they were victims of the Chicago catastrophe. The G. U. O. O. F, held their installation New Years evening at the Trades' Assembly Hall. Mr. William Ousley presided, on account of the fire in Chicago Congressman Prince could not be present Hev, J. H. Ferribea spoke upon the subject of human spirit. All seemed to enjoy themselves. Miss Eva Welcome read Emancipation Proclamation, by solo Mamie Wilchby, also Mrs. Stella Boulder. We are glad to know our pastor's wife Mrs. Ferribea is improving in health. Lawrence Ferribe spent a few days in Chicago during the holidays. Watch meeting at the A. M. E. church was largely attended mostly by young people, a social was had the first part of the evening, at 11:30 all joined in singing and speaking. Medames Elig Grant Mary Brown and Miss Brown of Knoxville attended services at the A. M. E. church Sunday. William Washington presented his wife with a new piano Christmas, Mrs. Susan Richardson of Chicago who formerly lived here is very sick at that place. She lived sixty years in one house here, she was a very interesting old lady to talk to. The Household of Ruth held their election last week. The G. U. O. O. F. installed the following offices: N. G. Henry Wells; V. G. W. D. Smith; N. F. John Hopkins; P. N. F. James Shoots; P. N. G. Frank Shoots; Advocate, Joe Timms; Chaplain, John Gogan; Treasure, Chas. McGruder; P. S. John Britton, C. S. U. Davls. DUBUQUE ITEMS Little Joseph Green's cold has developed into lung fever, we are glad to hear he is better at this writing. Eddie Martin is on the sick list. Several ladies and gentlemen were out making calls New Years day, a few of our matrons kept open house. Chas, Jones is expected home on a visit soon, we will be glad to Charles in our midst again. Mr. Shelley Williams and mother who occupy the A. M. E. parsonage had quite a scare. The house caught fire from an over heated stove, there was quite a blaze when discovered. The fire was soon put out by the early arrival of the fire department, vary little damage was done. Mrs. Ruth Bridges is on the sick list. Mrs. Sol. Williams will leave soon for Cedar Rapids, where she will visit for several weeks. When in Chariton, Ia., stop with Mrs. M. A. Shelton for good rooms and meals, two and half blocks south of the depot, across from the foundry. ; ‘Wi SE WIE pe ae ———— = SS See = ears Serre Saas meioonnans ee am 4. THOMPSON. EDITOR. 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The old year went out with a cold wate. Everyone says this 1s the ‘weather Superior has experi- enced for several winters. Master Byron Wade left for St. Paul Monday morning after spending the holidays with bis parents He will spend the winter with bis grandma. Miss Mary Brown returnel to her home jn Duluth Sunday after a week's visit i. Superior, the guest of Mrs, BC Bowman. Miss Claudia Wanghn, a teacher in the public schools of Superior, spent the holidays with her parents in St. Paul. Miss Waugun is the only ool. red teacher jn the state so far as we know. She was 2 graduate of our high schol here and was at once given tae position of teacher in the kindergarten Mrs, Jamex Butler entertained the young people last Wednesday after- nom and evening. Choice retresh- ments were served and all report 2 ‘zood time, Misses Jeasie Pope, Lucretia Watts, Vilzabeth Johnson, Alice Smith and xa Pattengall of Duluth visited Mins Beatus Wade of Superior last Sunday. Mrs, James rayson entertained Mas. ters Byron and Ott Wade and Nellie Black of West Duluth at dinner Sun- ay in honor of her son James, ‘Rev. ‘Wade, in company with the ministers of Superior, were enter- tained by the Duluth Ministerial union Monday. Watch mecting was held at the A. M. E. church. A large crowd was present to watch the old year old. Mr, ard Mra, Fred Mills of the Counizy club entertained Rev. Wade and wife at New Year's dimer. Superior bas one very successful hairdresser, viz, Mrs, J. B. Thomp. son, who conducts place of business on Tower avenue and has a splendid trade, Her husband runs a barber shop next door to her business. And this is leap year. No excuse Sor old maids this year. ‘Miss Anna Harris, formerly of Kan- vas City, but now of Superior, {6 a first class cateress. She is never idle, ‘There are three clubs here run by our people. We cannot say how well they are doing. ‘Mr, James Woody seems to be quite a favorite in Central Park. ‘The waiters at Hotel Superior wili entertain friends om tine 11 inst. at Maryland hall. WONDERFUL: DISCOVERY | Curly Hair Mode Straight By | eae ici a eects Siete ee epee Earietn oust teas nerve Se eee YW » | Alex C. Morrison has announced bimee¥ as a candidate for the position of city assessor, sabject to the action of the’ republican pri- maries, which wit be held upon the Ibth of the present month, Mr. Morrs- son was born in Ottumwa, lowa, in April, 1874, and is 20 years Of age. By thrift and the excellent care of his parents he has been exabled to eecure an excellent education, fitting him Sor commercial life. His father js William C. Morrison. a passenger condsetor upon the Chicago, Burting. os & Quincy railroad. When Allan was $ years of age his parents rz moved to Des Moines and they have made this city their residence con uinuously. Allen entered the Haw- thorne school and at the age of 15 eatered the high school, graduating at che head of his class with hich honors and later was graduated [rom tae Commercial college. For the past years Mr. Morrison ;as been in business entirely for bim- self at 216 Fifth street, over the Ger- man Savings bank, where be conducts 4 general real esiate and fire insur- guce business. He {s married and lives in West aenemore e “ome eae Pe ee bo wm Se FY ei Be as eee Fans | ees Y 4 ha fe j = __it is with pleasure that we are able to present a true Ukeness of Mr. L. C. Sutherland, who is a candidate for alderman at large in Des Moiccz town: ship. Mr, Sutherland 1s an lowan, born in this state thie:y;wo years ago, attended the public schools and finished bis education at lows college, Grinnell, He came to Des Moines i 188, He ts an active young repubit- can worker. He has never held, or asked for any political office, or is depentient on any salary outside of his business for his livelihood. He {s brought ont at the request of a great number of business men in the city, and is known as the buses man’s candidate. ‘He himself is manager of the large wholesale millinery house of the Suth- jerland-Flenniken Company, situated at 407409 Court avenue, Mr. Suth- ferland comes from fighting stock, his lancestots being prominent in the rev- | Mr, C, H. Austin, who is a candidate he has been in our city, although he for alderman of the First ward, fa s hae done lots of political work for his man of brosd experience and good (riends. He iss clean man, ond if business qualities, He was born in nominated will be of great service to Minnesots forty-four years sgo—at the city council, Hisfriendsare labor- present ke Js superintendent of the ing hard to secure his nomination; and Bradstrect Co. Mr, Austin has never if elected he will treat all parties fair asked or held any political office since that may come before bim. ’ Nineteenth street, where he is very popular among his neighbors and ac- quaintances. He is a member of the Polk County Republican club ard of the Commercial Exchange, and has done much towards the upbuilding of the city. He bas also for many years ‘been a member of the Modern Wood- men of America and the Elks jodge of Des Moines. Mr, Morrison favors a flat-foot re @uetion in the assessments on the bulk of the residence properties of the city. He fs in earnest about the matier and gives it as his opinion that the assessments of the residence section of the city in many cases is entirely too high and works a hard- ship upon the individual who does not have anything else besides his home. Mr. Morrison has spent years in the real estate business and is thoroughly conversant with values of property. Mr, Morrison is a courteous and gentlemanly man to meet and is a friend wo the colored people if elected in bis assessorial place. Voters, be- fore voting for any man for this of- fice, consider well the qualifications and fitness and promptness of Mr. Morrison: olutionary war, and also in the war of 1812, and the Indian war in Cali- fornia with General Grant. ‘In addl- tion to this there were over twenty- five members of his family in the late civil war, being enlisted in the Ninth and Thiriy-first Iowa. His father, Mr. D. W. Sutherland, was algo born in this state and is a prosperous business man in western lowa, being a banker and living at Manning. The family came to this state in 1838, belng one of the very earliest settlers here. Mr, Sutherland has been quite suc- cessful in business and is an ideal business man's candidate, and if nom- inated will make an excellent coun. cilman. He bas many friends who are working hard for his nomination and will be glad to receive the support of all who believe in good business meth. ods being Injected into the affairs of thé. clix. ey a ai a a HARRY GROSS FOR TEEASURER It isa pleasere for 0s to anpoupee to our many Republican’ readers the mame of Harry Gross, the present in- cumbent, as s candidate for city treas- urer. Mr. Gross is one of our selfmade young mea, who bas merited every Soccess that be has met with When first elected 10 this office four years ago be was the youngest man ever elected to s city office. and under his management be bas teangurated a business system in his office and bas saved the city more money in the way of economy. and secured more fees or Licenses than his predicessor. He man- fully stood with John Lucas and would Bot grant a loan of £50,000 of the peo- Ple's money to the City Water Works te build their lire to the army post, even though the council hed passed ach an ordanse 9nd the mayor bad signed it, yet the loan was wrong and he won; and for these and many other acts the people asked him tosccept the nomination for another term. Be isa deeerving young man. a 4 4 | Se | Sree “a | ey ee Saeed | 2 gl 9 E. F, WHITNEY FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE. In-this issue of the Brstaxprn we present the name of E, F. Whitney who is a candidate for aldermaa-at- large on the East Side or Lee Town- ship, for bis second term, subject to the republican primaries, Mr. Whit- ney isone of the best and most highly esteemed East Side citizen and old settler here—having lived in East Des Moines twenty-four years, and is at present in the drug business near the corner of East Fifth and Locust. He has never held any political office, ex- cept he was a member of the school board for two terms, and was elected alderman two years ago and is the present member trom Lee Township. His record as alderman is an open book to his constituents. He has always been earnest, honest and careful in the discharge of his duty as couneilman. He tsa clear headed man and by his wide acquaintance and broad exper- ience will no doubt be able to even do more for Lee Townsbip than he has done in the past. His many friends are working hard and predict success for his renomination, as he is only asking for his second term, which is usually accorded toa man by the peo ple. He has treated his colored con- stituents fairly. FOR CITY ASSESSOR. ‘The name of Mr. J. B. Beek is pre- sented to the fepublican voters as a eandidate for city assessor, Mr. Beck was born in Boone county Iowa in 1868 and with his parents came to Des Moines the same year, aud has lived in this county all his life. He is one of the best known and active republican workers in this county, and has never held an elective office in bis life. He was = candidate two years ago and only liked s few votes of reeeiving the nomination, He is well experienced, as he was deputy city assessor for four years'and is thoroughly posted with the city property. If elected he will try to equalize all assessment, He hus worked in the coal mines and also managed coal mines for many years. With his experience and business ability he no doubt will make & good assessor if elected. His many friends are working hard for bis nomination. SMITH FOR ALDERMAN. ‘The name of Mr. A. L. Smith is an- nounced ase candidate for alderman of the Second ward for his second term. Mr. Smith was born in Obio in 1835, came to Des Moines in the spring of 1874, where he has lived every since. He is one ef our oldest, and respected citizens; a contractor by trade. He bas never held any office during his many years residence in Des Moines, except ass member of the West Des Moines school board for six years; of course ie is now filling his first term as alderman, and simply asks to be re- turned for the customary second term. He has always been av active republi. can worker, casting his firat vote for Jobn C. Frement. When the civil war rain oot and a call isseed for volun seors to defend whe fag and preserve She union Me. Smith was ome to offer Lim servion, joining Company © 153 Onin, and saw service in mary bard fompht and won battles. He wus also jm Kansas during tbe border wer and took part in establishing Kansas s+ a free anil state, Be worked with all the antiwlavery Inaders at that time and isa true and tried frend of the colored race Mr. Smith's recerd.as alderman bat been bigbly acorptable to bieceate, Heit also caretal, jo- Aseions apa conservat.ve in the compel, Aving what be tbomght to be honest and fair: alto voting for what the ms- jority of Ube people petitioned him to 20. Through his efforts he has dome many things for the people of North Des Moines. His friends thinks be is entitled toa seeond term. 4. W. BROWN, CANDIDATE FOR ALDERMAN. FROM THE SIXTH WARD. In this issue will be found the for- ma} annourcement of the candidacy from the Sixth ward of J. W. Brown the wholesale produce dealer of Eant Grand avenue, for alderman. ‘Mr. Brown was born and reared in Polk county. In the last seven years he has built up a large and successful jobbing business. He is basing his candidacy upon the simple platform of applying common sense business prin- ciples to city affairs, giving due con. sideration 10 every ‘legitimate inter- est. He is receiving the suppor: of the best element among both the bus- iness and laboring classes in his ward. Referring to the matter of last spring’s flood, be said: “If their portion of read fund levied each year was judiciously expended they would be protected against ordi: nary floods without any additional tax on the city. If members of the cits council will act together. and all use common business sense, tempered with a feeling for humanity’ there would be no necessity of talking about in- creased taxation, but would eliminate such heart-rending catastrophes a: were experienced.” MATTERN’S PLATFORM, New Candidate for Mayor Issues ‘Statement of Position. eng WR ee eee last Tuesday: To the Republican Voters of Des Moines: As heretofore announced, 1 am a candidate for the republican nomination for mayor of the city of Des Moines. My conclusion to enter the field was arrived at before the withdrawal of the present mayor from the field and only in response to the demands of republican citizens and friends who Snsisted that I should allow my name to be used to put an end to factional ‘amd personal bickering that would, if continued, destroy the ascendency of the republican party in the capital ‘city, and Jead to the perpetuation of ‘strife and bitterness that seriously in terferes with the progress of our fair city. Twas at first adversa to the ac- ceptance of the trust, but finally con- cluded to accept it ‘and to labor to the utmost for the public good in the event of my election, It is appropri- ate for me to state my views upon certain subjects of interest to the voters. 1. 1 am absolutely free from pledg- es as toall things. 2. Ihave made no promises to make any appointmente whatever. and if I am called upon to act, wil appoint men to public place whose moral character and capacity recom. mends them to my favor. 2. 1 will endeavor so far as it lies in my,power to give an honest, clean jana economical administration. 4, [shall consider the interests of the whole people paramount to the Interest of the few. 3. I favor a clean city both morally and materially. 6, L recognize the corruptions inci dent to the manipulation of election [committees and primary elections and will use my official influence to se- cure legislation to remedy those abuses, and thereby make it possible for our best. men to become candi. dates for public offices, To this end T favor the enactment of a primary election law. . Tt would be neither possibie nor appropriate for me to specifically out ine my poliey farther than in the general way above outlined, and I, therefore, submit my candidacy to the judgment of my republican fellow citizens. My campaign will be in the hands of Mr, J. N. Leisure, and we will be pleased io meet all who find it con- Yenient to call upon us at our head- quarters in the rooms lately vacated by the Daily News compary on Fifth street, first oor north of the postof. fice, Very truly yours, George W. Mattern. Endorsed by Business Men. A large number of business. men have signed a long statement endors. ing George Mattern for mayor. ‘The men signing the statement’ in- clude: Harry West, Andrew raves, ©, W. Biggs, W. 0. Waldron, Fred 1. Overton, C. A. Finkbine, Frank E. Luther, Peter Smith, J. V. DeBusk, J. L, Jones, L. H. Bush, H. Sharkey, Z. © Thornburg, A. H. Fraley, Geo. Har- ris, J. G, Olmsted, J. B, DeVore, Geo. Rankiz, H. P. Holmes, V, P. Twomb. ly, W. H. Nichols, Geo, Yarn, Carl Stenstrom, C. W. Owens, C. B. Dock. stader, P. D. Combs, Henry Backman, B, J, Johnson, G. F. Miller, J. A. Me: Kenney, James E. Miller, J. 0. Lozier, ‘A. C, Frisk, M. J. O'Donobue, Joshua Jester, S. A. Jones, C. E, Kooker, W. H. Shirley, A. W. Carlson, F. Maguill, iB. J. Wilkins, 1 Cohen, ‘Chas. Lind, Chas, Johnsor, 8. E. Farland, Norman Lichty, M. Lehner, A. C, Celander, N. ©. Grant, V. A. ‘Wilkins, L. Cohen, Aifred Dahistrom, Lynch & Larson, Jake Thompson, F. H. Everts, J.D. Whisenand, Chas. 8. Worth, ‘Ben Woolgar, Mi. P. Givens, William’ Blair, G. W._ Springer, August Engvall, Frank Dillon, Anton Asp, Frank John: son, William Ford. ‘Phe statement declares that Mr. Mattern 1s pledged to use his influ: ence to secure the enactment of a primary lection law which shall apply fo clty as well 88 county primaries, ‘and whereby abuses and frauds upon the right of suffrage shall be prevent: ed by sultable regulations, with pen- fitles to insure their observance, CEDAR RAPIDS, The Salome Yates club met at the home of Mrs, Laura Martin on Tenth streot last Wednesday. After the {igual business Junch was served by the hostess. "Phere has been no cause for com. plaint of dull ness this week in the Raps New Year's evening a num- ‘der of friewds, Jed by Mrs F. Lavell and Mrs. Daisy Maruin, pleasantly sur- peleed Mrs, Bd Marshall. All report a cuy time. as they always beve at Mes. Marshall's ee ws so ‘the city last, week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs William Martin ‘Grandma Raspberry is no better at this writing. Mtr Barris, who bas been in em. pieyment a: the Rl shops, returned trom Chicago a few days ago bring: me with bim his bride Cedar Rapids Jextexis to them best wishes and a candi]. welsome. ‘Monday evening Mr. Jackson was surprised at his home by a number foo Sagem ton rncaned ‘The surprise was a complete one and no ome emjored the erening’s program more than Mr. Jackson himself. Ss ‘The A M. E choir had their Christ: mas sone service Sunday, Dec. 27, Many beastifel selections ‘were rer: ‘dered ty this most excellent choir. Miss Georgia Williams contributed a naper cx Ceristmas to the exercises, ‘Our city had a oumbr of visitors guring the holidays and in their honor the follows ladies entertained at carés: Mrs George Kelles, Tuesday ‘afternoon; Mrs. Charles Tebeau, Wed- pesday evening: Mrs. G. C. Banister, Friday afternoon, Mrs. F. D, Bland, ‘Miss Jessie Johnson, Mrs. 8. Bland gave a dancing party at Association hall New Year's evening for the en- tertainment of Keokuk’s guests, ‘At the home of Mrs. F. D. Folds the Indies af the Elite club entertained their husbands at a Jeap year mas. gueraie partr New Year's evening. The hustand of each lady recelved an invitation signed by an unknown name requesting their company to the party. At the mated ume each lady masked called for ber company, When they reached their destination they remov- €4 their marks, and not until then @id the gentlemen know who had tak- en them Mr. Morris Jenkins of Bonaparte was in the city last week. ‘Mrs. Baker left for her home in St. Louis Monday morning. Mrs. Martha Walker, who has been Indisposed for some time, is better. Mr. V. Fields js ill at this writing. The Floradora Leap Year ball was attended by all the dancing people of the city. The ladies treated the gen- tlemen right royally and the gentle. men ceriainly enjoyed the novelty of being waited upon. Miss Emily Rice won the ring the young ladies were running on. MUSCATINE NOTES. Mrs. RC. Presley and danghter Maud and Master Alfonso Trusty re. turned home last Tuesday after spend- ing the holidavs in Rock Island vis. iting relatives and friends. Mrs, F. Walser. Mrs. Alice Thomp. son and Miss Maud Ousley gave a thestrical party Monday evening and attended the play Faust, after which supper was served at the home of Miss Ousley. Mrs. RC. Ousiey, F. Walker, A. ‘Thompson and Miss Maud Ousley were entertained at a five-course dinner at the home of Mrs. I. P. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Thompson enter tained the Misses Cora Phoenix, Nola Wallser and Maud Ouslev Messrs Smith, Motts and Walker at a three course dinner New Year's eve at thei home, 40 Walnut street. Attorney Woodson and neice, Mis: Lelia Sheffie, of Des Moines, wh has been visiting at the home of Mrs Neison Carr, left for their home Janu ary 2, 1904. 9 ‘Miss Bertha Perkins of Buxton, whe has been visiting at the home of Mrs Shackleford, left Tuesday for het home. Miss Cora Phoenix attended the Bis Four dance at Rock Island, Dee, 23 Miss Phoenix reporis a fine time. Rev. W. I, Gordon of Ottumwa at tended the Emancipation celebratior January 1, and gave an address at the A. M."E. church Sunday evening ‘CLINTON BRIEFS. Sunday is quarterly meeting. Rev. Malone is exepected to be with us. | Miss Eva Brown, who was called here on account of the illness of her mother, has returned to her duties in Chicago, leaving her mother much im- proved. Rev. W. W. Russell and wife lef: last week for Edwardsville, Ill,, where they will make their future home. The annual election of trustees of Bethel A. M. FE. church was held Tuesday night, a large proportion of the members being present. The of. ficers for the ensuing year are as fol- lows: J. T. Culberson, M. O. Culber- son. A. A. Bush, David Winfield, G. W. Lucky. The’ first four being’ re: elected @ building committee consist- ing of the trustees, with P. P. Taylor as chairman, was elected to look after the matter of erecting a parsonage. 8. C. Smith, who {s-holding a lucra- tive position in Sterline Il, was in the city Tuesday visiting with his family. Rev, 8. L. Miller of Des Moines filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist churen Wednesday night. Text, Matt. 12:33, ‘The Stewardess’ entertain at a so- cial Wednesday night. 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE 7 ‘Trapt Manne Ocsicns tara a resoertait ocr chasion foes eheeiee pee es fe ng ete ere if Fimerican iia fae iar soln fa My me wae Wesunesa'tie a ihe pene of Merat one ad Gas its, toast te ot ee! ‘They thought she was like the moon, Sataing sus str were ati night, and because her eyes changed Ito's moe gieh i ees it steer Une ee cant, cris wa oar © tall oer they made an idol with a cat's head, and named I Paskt The cat’ etd they gave to the moon, for the word means “the face of the moon.” The word has been changed to “Pas,” and Fara baer iat ane “Pugs,” COMPLETELY RESTORED, Mrs. P. Brunsel, wife of P. Bressel, stock dealer, residence 3111” Grand are, Everett, Wash., says: “For ff teen years I suffered with terrible pain [i fo my back. I did By Un rot know what it ba wus to cxky 2 Fain nights rest, and Poa arose in the morn- Spy tng feeling tired and EJAR* "2! uarefresbed. = MY Se atfering sometimes MEV Ys was simply inde Pe ANN) seribable. When I [ibe a\ "so. Anished the first box JMR\* 2) 22 at Doan's Kidney ANS Pills I felt Uke o aia percha SOS Py <9.9 ‘teen years I suffered with terrible pain I fo my back. 1 did Bl UN rot know what it ra was to. enjoy Feit ae, ’s rest, and Payee Bite in the morn: SO ‘ing feeling tired and EJAR*")<! unrefresbed. = My Bs: affering sometimes JME \\\~> was simply inde HO ot seribable. When I Ae t Anished the first box [MBRN* ») 2394 pt Doan's Kidney x Oe Ne Pills I felt like a Sap @ifferent woman. 1 oa” continued until I bad taken five boxes. Doan's Kidney Pills act very effec tively, very promptly, relieve the ach- ing pains and all other annoying dim- eulties.” FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N. ¥. For sale by all druggists, price 60 cents per bor. Visitor—"My man, what brought you here” Convict—“Insomnla, mum —de cop couldn't sleep, and'so he waz patroling his beat!” ‘You cannot carry a crooked role along the straight road. gilcca ka kaa Sateeria: New wiattones Gata: yeseee tm 1909 in Mich., 240 bu,, fn Mo,, 365 Bu., InN. D., 310" bu, and in 30 other fates from 180 to 200 Du. per acre. Now {his Oat If generally grown in 190, will add millions of, bushels to the Yield, and millions of dollars to the farmer'a puree, Try 1t for 1904. Largest Reed Potato and Alfaite Clover grow- ere in America, ‘Balzer's Speltz, Beardiess Barley, ‘Home Builder Com, Macaron!, Wheat, Pea Oat, Billion Dollar Grass and Bar: Hest Canes are money makers fer ou, Mr. Farmer. ‘JUST BEND THIS KOTICR AND 100 tn stamps to John A. Balzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, and receive In retura their big catalog and lots of farm seed samples, (W. NU.) A brotherly boost is often worth a whole lot of slsterly sympathy, No muss or failures made with PUTNAM FADELESS DYES. When tried -by fire, some people, like steel, are not tempered, ron DRESSMAKING SCHOOL. flothes and to be selfreliant, i 12 e neon. iy fojaake yoot ows fiviog. splted Mie HOLEHAN, Des Motnes, Ta. White is taken as a symbol of pur- ity, faith and chastity the world over. fendi for package of wuele-Thy-ONt, Jt eocugen cure Four ES Cazes Naty wit rofea seteoper, BORE MeDieNe" co" be In its varying shades rose color is said to betoken the highest wisdom. Why Tt 1s Best. 4s because, made by an entirely, diferent Process. "Defiance ‘Starch ‘is. ualike en been aeees Sark eae oa The fever of fanatcism is not the fever of faith, Do YOUR CLOTHES LOOK YELLOW? Ito, use Rust Bleaching Bleo. twill make ‘them white as snow. "All grocers, 106, Orange of the tint of the sunset is said to be the color of hope, ‘Those Who Have Tried It eaten Raaee emaal eee On Slr cele SE gee aati oF aS oie Prylclan"Tour ano les in the larynx, thorax, and epiglottis.” Hooll- gan—“Indade? An’ me afther thinkin’ th’ trouble was in me throat.” Benevolent old gentleman—“Don't you think fishing a cruel sport?” Fish- erman—“I should just think it was. I've been sitting here for five hours and never had a single bite, and I've got three wasp stings, and been eater fp witr'le, and the sue ten a the bin of fe bac of may neck Walter Scott liked to tell the story ofthis mocting an irish Degen 00 Street who importaned histfor‘a sit pence, "Not aving one, "Beste ear him a shilling, adding with a laugh, "Now rememten you" ome se ax pence.” “Och, sure enough,” said the beggar, “and God grant you may live aE pay ou Yan Antler (entertaining Witherby at his country home) —“Now, old man, Af you should happen to want anything in the night, just touch this bell.” Witherby—‘“Never! I know how ar it is to keep servants in the country. Catch me touching that bell.” Var Antler—“But I assure you, you art| perfectly safe. The bell doesn’t work.’ Customer—“Waiter, a beefsteak! Quick! I'm in a burty!” Waiter “We haven't any beefsteak, sir!”” Car tomer—"A chop, then.” Waiter “Chops is off.” Customer—“Wellj then, an omelet.” Waiter—“Tmposeibl sir, we—" Customer—“What! Whi) have you nothing at all in your restat} rant?” Waiter—Yes, sir; we've a balliff—" Customer (sharpenl bis Knife on the edge of the plate~ “Then let's have one.” KNOWS NOW Doctor Was Fooled by His Own Cam for a Time. It's easy to understand how ord nary people get fooled by coffee whet doctors themselves sometimes forstl the facts. A physician speaks of his own & perience: "I had used coffee for years #0 really did not exactly belleve it injuring me although I had palslt tion of the heart every day. “Finally one day a severe and most fatal attack of heart tro frightened me and I gave wp tea and coffee, using Postum ins and since that time I have had #! lately no heart palpitation excert one or two occasions when I trie small quantity of coffee which cals severe irritation and proved 10.2! must let it alone. “When we began using Posti® seemed weak—that was becatl® aid not make it according to é! tlons—but now we put a little bite butter in the pot when boiling #04) low the Postum to boil full 15 mis which gives it the proper rich and the deep brown color. “I have advised a great man my friends and patients to les? coffee and drink Postum; in #4 dally give this advice” Name BS by Postum Co,, Battle Creek, Mich Many thousends of ‘physicist Postum, {= place of tea and cil thelr owa homes and prescrité # patients, “There's a reason.” oy ‘A remarkable little book “The to Wellville” can be found # package.- 4 a ena it errr tee GOVERNOR OF OREGON Uses Pe-ru-na 77m in His Family For Colds (Amp and Grip, git ee CAPITOL BUILDING, SALEM, OREGON. A Letter From The Govetuor of Oregva. eruna is known fom th Atlantic tthe | ally a the hoase. I patiie Lettersofcongraslation ant cver| Dr, Hartsan be says: Seodsion tenitying 16 the merits Of Pe: faunas srenteri toy ere ponrag ta Stare oF from every Sintois the Union "Der fiar:|.Exacorive 1 tsar is reeiving Hundreds of soch letters | The Peruse Medias Sally. Altlasata write than lottery from | Tig,eTune Medici ie bighest tothe wes. oes cies 1 have “The ostdooc laborer the indoor arian, | OU", oruaa, medi tuo dette athe stom ti | areal and pro presser ae tnt Parana theca (00 OUeer fare Eis romedy of tho age.” Tho stage aad | #9 840 Hf for other al fost, recogaiingcatarch as thie preat= Stieuemy, are eopcilly eutusiatc tn | It wil be noticed the thee praise and testimony. beat oot hed oceania ‘Any man who wises petfoct health moat other alimente. Tbe seni fies Kom ctr, Cana | mnt te aint ag fell nigh universal almost omiprevct, | Perusa to promplly cx Ferutaie th’ only: absote.etoponrd | hn fay aguanroxber Enown, A cold ie th boginaingofextarr. | ncly what Srery othr Be eve is to dts colts dima | Satan ep Gaileh oot of is victims Peruna not | Use i for cough aly cures caarry bat preveatn it Every | elicits elontacs at w Soechold should’ be supplied with this | be mo other slimes om fomely or Sug, elds nd | fins soa prov 4 Syst Be tana ‘The Governor of Oregon is an ardent | “Wister Catarth™ Bisa ory toe Sages tay talking iced hte eiliir any Ask Your Druggist for a free Peruna Almanac for 1904. of. 4 \ ES 4 Tone’s Seer Z Spices ~ Ss NGF sre eround by Tone's Exclusive, Pro- SOM Cy Copa iss Mn Pet CF rood Bic is Toe . Pumpkin Pie Recipe i Sy econ: Ea wits actor enough to proveus Sura es | =. “3 Tone’s Goods at all Grocers te Tone’s Coffee ‘ TEARNNGRSES, «TONE BRoTHERS, 4g ABAD 8. Rt ficites: lowe: bf OO "hares : Uh \ NN Y= —————— Cw Nees 1 AO eA A day without, a good deed leaves vot in debe _AHLUnIO-bATE noURRREEPENA SAILS meat ft Debt Is the hangman's noose around vrosperty. Inait on Getting Te Sone rete au, they fev tgp Dee SRE eat BE et Ma See eigen eA RL Ta, =e ‘What you.do today is certain; what you pian tor tomorrow uncertain. LBNOX PILE AND CATARRH CURE Co. Offers Tecarutorenpmen we age BOs se eat Tae Fesuenerndel persian ee THRIFTY FARMERS Syriana ara Aerie ROR We paaeae bind plait Eee ee ty iatakaioor, teeta sat tami, SLTMORE 0, THE WATERLOO Oistucss COCYC Watertos, tows. FInET-OLASO IN EVERY ORPARTMENT Regma seas oy Banat a ak Best cts Hearts anuciae rid Sita tat gooey ts athe Se reas ee Si ert Bes, (ane recent Baskare le ¢ao CAPSICUM VASELINE Comaeses ray Seber crete siicpiie et elas Bee eco eer ee oe See ceet rescore Been crennytrcee meget Shae etecint aes easter are scree eed Screen retinas Seite re eet core sears ere ga Seen e wenn eee Sie teen cme Sate eres iemretiecd Scone meen Bodmer, Surette Shesenmouan eo. oo: po ee SoutuwesT oxy Sleds aan eres, Heccers ie gslten Cote See ae eae Siesta near ihe cui rein pacrraes at cee eee eres for tail aformalion. “Address @EORGE MORTON, tues Ses ee eee] 7 BEGGS” CHERRY COUGH ‘SYRUP cures coughs and colds, : : ‘ = : . : : rk” : z : well a got “ DeHsamwene 2 De: Hartman, be says: Caen a eee The Peruna Medicine Co,, Columbus, O.: pies Me cco your Peruna medicine Ia my many etean pect eto lent remedy. Ihave not had occasion orien Yours very truly, W. M. Lore. wen taleire Set eerie bee Scie acc nae moat other ailments begin with acold., Using scope aerce Eiay eatieasn ibis Sera ceears cass Serna ok cree aime climatieafoctons of water, and there wil Sore ee ier teres tee bre fis Seiten ite thn yee a man, Columbus Ohio. Mire. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. Tor gates lata cree teen elicow Eoeenec os Reauty is akin deep, and fow have thle seins When Vour Grocer Saya dam a re Senn ee pe ioe i rachis eae Boo e 2 eee ect mee Se RS Boe eo ae site er eas Seale Tne © " ‘The babyleas go-cart fy not vet in vorve, {am aro Pie's Oud or Gouapton avo ajlistare pursue re oe Boma Elude Norte reve aot ‘The saddest thing in life is (o have nothing to ive for 10WA SANITARIUM. Bear in mind that the lows, Sant santas Je a min tstiaton for ake {ig car of the alk: "The same meth. ae and princlpos are eatied out bere that have stood tho tet for more than thy pears atthe inte Greek Sen ftarlune 600 ‘Bast ‘Twelfth Bes Moines 1owa. Te & only Tomorrows bandese that break te ac of today, Biops the Const eat mea rae nantve Bases Ostet Tatis Price Sa ‘tho more ofa man the aint (nthe The more Gf « man the saint f f SN H H ei, Hl ee | H FX; H aNes H AA Ni mz ff H At The Post § H (either H ont t St.Jacobs Oil: H fan unreal benefactor H H erate H q Hurts, Sprains | a and Bruises 3) H rtce, ase. ana soc. ff v_ PISO S CURE FOR is Berto t Icha at Berne re eee Lae So a Fee a We es | re TEAR a ae eS Lae SSA ema ae ge bs ies fasR eet ee et i Coe ee THE CAPITOL AT NOON ON DAY OF FIRE. “ IOWA'S CAPITOL BADLY BURNED Fire Loss Will Be Between $300,000 and $500,- 000. CHAMBER OF HOUSE RUINED eee eter Not Reached By the Fire, But Many Offices. Were Water soaked. Des Moines, Jan. 5.—Within a week Of the opening of the legislature, the beautiful: state capitol yesterday’ fur ished material for the flames. ‘The chamber of the house of representa tives, which the capitol commiasion had inbored so hard to put in shape ‘and render fair to look upon, {a 8 ‘mans of charred and smouldering ruins, ‘The galleries, precipitated to the floor below, the false ceiling above and the expensive chandeliers, are all huddled in one inextricable mass, over which water played all last night, and which bear mute testimony to the evk dence of the element of destruction which 0 nearly swept Iowa's $3,000, 000 capitol away. In the fire a halt dozen mon were in fured more or less seriously. ‘The loss is estimated variously trom {$200,000 to half million, Uovernor Cummins places an approximate est! mate of $800,000 upon the damage done, but State Architect Liebbe be eves the higher figure 1s more near. ly correct. Last night, the beautiful structure on Capitol hill presented a scene of desolation. The outer steps were cov. ered. with tce, while within, lighted candies and lanterns, the only means of Mumination, were flitting fitfully about. Water dripped down the marble walls and rusned in torreucs down the broad staircases. The floors were covered with from one to two inches of water, which was being swept out as fast as It gathered, while the dismantled offices throughout the duflding presented a scone of desola: Yion—a sort of mute mourning for the calamity that had overtaken the state. ‘The damsze by fire was contined mostly to the north wing. but the of fices below are flooded with water. The valinble pictures that were hang. ing on the walls of the room af the supreme court were early removed by Clerk of the Supreme Court John Crockett and safely locked in tho vault At 6 o'clock last night, a nascy called meeting of the executive connell Was bold in the dismantled office ot Governor Cumming and plans for tak: ing care of the legislature were gone over. The executive, council will ar- range for the preliminary session of the legislature. ‘The different nouses ‘will then make thelr own arrange- ‘ments. ‘The convening of the legisia: ture will not be delayed. The Inaw- gural exercises will be carried out as previously’ arranged. ‘The origin of the fire ig in doubt, ana Governor Cummins will order an tm: mediate investigation, Last night, the stute omeiais were stunned by the extent of the damage done, ‘They had not supposed it was possible that the building, supposedly ffre-proof, should have burned so ex ‘tensively, or that It would present 60 many obstacles in the way of the sub: ‘Jeotion of the flames, With it, is the rebound of feeling that followed the certainty, entertain: ed at noon, that the entire building was doomed. Now, the officials are ‘beginning to take stock and to formu- late plans of repair and of rebuilding on a safer plan. ‘The progress of the fire was plotur- ‘esque, and the inability of the flremen to stop its progress was heartrending. ‘The distance of the bullding from hydrants rendered the uso of high ‘water pressure impossible without bursting hose, and the water merely Fan from the nozvles. The hill upon which the building {s located is one of the highest points in the city, while the height of the building added to the Aificulty, ‘The firemen were further handicapped by thelr lack of knowl: edge of the building, and did not know where to get to get at the'flames, ‘When Chief Burnett of the fire de- partment had placed the different Unes of hose, he declared that unless the flames could be kept from extend: ing to the senate chamber the entire building was doomed. ‘This tato seomed inevitable, and probably would have occurred had tt Rot veen for the insistence of Gover- nor Cummins and the courageous ac tlon of T. H. Rattenbury, Consulting Engineer Lindley and an unknown electrician. ‘These three went Into the garret over the north dome, forced thelr way through a door and groping thelr way through the blinding smoke, ‘closed the doors which communicated detween the senate chamber and the house. ‘The three men held each other's hands, none of them knew If he would ever get back allve. ‘Ihe smoke hurt thelr lungs at first, but af- ter a little they felt no sensation. Gu they went until they reached the doors which lead from the dome to the House chamber, closed them and returned. This shut off the fre and rendered tt powsible for the firemen to get into this part of the Dullding, which be: ‘came free from amoke, and they were thus enabled to Keap back the tire from Invading tho senate chamber, It was ahoruy after noon, when the fate of the bullding seemed to hang in the Dalance, Stato Architect Liebbe made up Eis mind that the building was doomed, and advised that all tha ‘omer be emptied of thelr contents. Chief Burnett was of the same opin: fon, and Governor Cummins became ‘discouraged. ‘The work of dismantling the ofices set in at once. Governor Cummins ‘caled for volunteers to help save the valuablo Iibrary books, while others assisted in taking the documents from the other rooms. ‘The removal of the funds of tne state treasurer created considerable interest, ‘The state is supposed to have a considerable sum on hand and Just what preparations would be made Yo guard the funds, was a subject of curiosity. State ‘Treasurer Giibertson answered the question by a clevor coup d'etat, “He had the wagon drive up to the butlding and gave it out that books and documents would be car- rled in it, Instead of books, there “were bags containing $25,000 in money. ‘Six or seven men got onto the wagon to take charge of the “books” and they were taken to tae Capnat City bank, where tho’. money was de- posited. In the office of the state auditor, there were securities, deposited by the different insurance companies, amount- ing to $12,000,000. ‘These were placed in trunks which were ensconced 1m the vault, ready for removal at toe fret notice. Fortunately, the neces: sity never arrived. All of the furniture in the govern: or's office was taken out and removed. ‘The attorney general's office was Grepehed by the..water which came down from above, and last night the office was moved into the adjutant general's office, where It will remain until the damage {s repaired, “I feel certain,” sald Governor Cum: ming last night, “that the responsibil ity for the fire reste with one of the two bodies of workmen who were om ployed about ‘the building, It was caused elther by some of the electrical workers or by some of the workmen employed under Custodian McCurdy. T would not want to direct suspicion to elther one of them now, Dnt it seems the responsibility rests with someone from one of these two groups. T shall order an invéstigation imme aiately.” Des Moines, Jan. 6. Governor Cum: mins and the executive council, con: sisting of the governor, Secretary of State Martin, Auditor of State Car- roll and State Treasurer Gilbertson ‘imaugurated an investigation into the origin of the fire at the state house Monday afternoon. ‘The investigation did not fix the responsibility, but discovered that an electrical worker was in the duet In committee room No. 5, In which the fire started, Monday forenoon, I, was also developed that the clec- trical worker, Frazie by name, had a Mghted candle with him. He claims he put the candle on the ledge of the small opening of the duct when he ot out and that he left it in the com- mittee room No. 5 when he went away, swearing positively that te took ‘the candle out of the duct. When it was suggested by Gover- nor Cumming that {t would be difficult for him to find room to draw his body out of the duct with the candle on the ledge, he insisted that this was possible. Careful examination of the ruins at the state house seems to force the conclusion that the earlier estimates of the damage were too high. Gover. nor Cummins’ estimate of $300,000 Was probably the most nearly cor- rect, while {t may be oven less than that, However, this is basing an estimate ‘on the aciual cost of replacing the building. As it will be rebuilt, with additional improvements and’ more complete fire protection, the cost will run close to $300,000 or over. The ‘cost of the wall decorations alone is considerable, and will run high. ‘The capitol improvement commis. sion yesterday conferred with the executive council. At the’ urgent 're- quest of the counell, the commissior consented to take up the Work of ex amining the extent of the dameg done and of reporting upon plans of repair. ‘The report will be ready about Saturday and will be submitted to the executive counell and by them given to the legislature, ee eee wee [road ear, she removes her tiny shoes, ‘then steps on'the seat and gradually [brings down het body ntl sho. Je [eeated with her feet’ doubled under hers Th the coldest parte of Siberia. a rainbow may sometimes be seen all day long in & cloudless sky.” 1 1 supe posed to ber due to ne renvedon ot ‘he sun on fine particles of snow in the ain "The people of Macon, Ga, do many thing to show the world that it Ie 8 live town, A farmer there erected, in fa cemetary, « conspicuous and expen- five monument to himeelt, ‘Tho este dents bombarded the marble shaft with revolvers. ‘The farmer then offer: Ta! $500 reward for the conviction ot Sny‘one who had a band in the aise tirement of le montiment. ‘The peo. ple burned him im effigy and offered #000 to: any ono Who could 59 out ‘who they were. | , i 3 ogee Fiekt- whe. oace vielting the houwo of Richard Henry Stoddart tain well-known physician dropped t» bi ratioee satan opps tor,” sald Stoddard, “I've heard ther Feros Sear alee ores ee ae ere cers ermeamren oat we Hace bane oe a a Eeceshanea re SS eee soe bee era sy cre pene ais SuaEeTSe Se a Se ecies pe el scan Te ie = Ba ‘This is a remarkable offer the John A. Salzer ‘Seed Co, La Crosse, Wis, Makes. ‘They will send you thelr big Blant and weed catalog, together with Enougs need to grow 4,000 fine, golld’ Cabbages, 2000 deliclous ‘Carrotn 2000 blanching, nutty Celery. 2000 rien, buttery Lettuce. {000 sptengia ‘Onions. 11000 rare, lutclous Radishes, 1.000 gloriously. brillant Flovrers ‘Thia grent offer in mide tn oPder to induce you to try thelr warranted seeda “for ‘when you once plant them’ You will grow no others, and “AT. POM BUT 160 POsTAGR, providing you will return this notice, Rnd if you” will wend them 20¢: In post: Age, they will ndd to the nbove # pack- Age'of the famous Berliner Caulifower- Wes. BD There are @ few bachelors who aro really half as contented as married men. $100 Reward, $100. canriofrasSeantoe deeded teeta tat cceaee fEbeea tno cure ip ait a ates tr at irra, ate Gree Oo tee cay Pears iss tTcoeelaciont dean roanren 8 const Hoek teatnet ite Serh ane ken ie ‘taess "of tha “ayaa therooydettoriag. te {est gf tt ace, ani gio peut shee ia ater larwork. oo proprietre have es echt ia ea eaatve power nt they ster Eisiaeayewsan nee Adds og: CHENEY & C0, Tele, 0, fats Fal Pilate tho eet. A waterproot cloak costs about twenty cents in Japan. It is made of olled "paper, and ‘Will last “one year with ordinaty usage. ‘They are worn chiefy by coolles who draw handearts im the strects, i To prevent the extinction of the chamois in the Swiss Alps, a law has been passed in Grisonos, Switzerland prohibiting the shooting of chamote on the mountains, A real chamols skin te hw wane 358, A machine for making the tins used for sardines has been invented by a Norwegtan. Hitherto a_ skilled work man could make about 600 tins daily; the new machine will produce from 15,000 to 20,000 a day. Siberian railway trains, under a new schedule, cover the distance — from Moscow to Port Arthur, 5,388 miles, m thirteen days, ‘The fare including sleeper, 1s $134, ‘Tho traveler who wishes’ to be exclusive can have a special train of three cars for $1.03 a mile, A stubborn man in Lewiston, Mo. ‘efused to pay his polltax, and defied the authorities to collect it. He is now 1n jail, and has been playing checkers with Tis nose against the bars since August 5. Every day he stays in jai! Adds $1.75 to bis poll-tax of $2. Rae, ili an Newcastle, Wyo., Dec. 21.—There fs ‘a man Jn this place who claims that no ‘one need suffer with backache, as he bas proven in hls own case that it can be completely and pormanently cured, His name 1s S.C, Holst, and ho is 1 stock raiser and woolgrower. “I was shearing sheep at the time the first pain came on,” says Mr. Holst. "I was to bad for two years after wards that I could hardly ait down, ‘and when once down It was almost im: possible for me to get up again. “I tried all the medicine I could bear of and several doctors without help, not even for a moment. I used Dodd's Kidney Pills and they mado a new ‘man ont of me, I felt as if there was new blood in my veins. I am as stout in the back as a mule and can lift and work as hard as I please without an ache or pain in any part of my ody. “It 1s now over a year sinco they cured me and I can say there is not a healthter man in Wyoming than I am, and before using Dodd's Kidney Pills there was not a more complete physl- eal wreck {a the whole country than I was.” If it were good for no other purpose ‘no one could dispute that in stlence there Is safety. i ‘More Flexible and Lasting, tron’t shake aut oF blow out: by, using, De- Hates Btaren ype otal, etter ene than oreibte with thy other brand and ove:third fore for mame moneys Better a little chiding than a great Jakt Gk baavthrenk. -Biakeaeate,, ‘The ‘vattie of Fort Stephenson, though not in itself # great battle, was the first really brilliant effort of the War of 1812, ‘The youth of the hero, the disparity of numbers on the oppos- Ing sides, and the decisive triumph loading directly to Perry's Victory on Lake Erle and the Battle of the ‘Thames, aroused a burst of enthusiaem throughout the country, similar to that which followed Dewey's achieve- ment a few years ago, The brevet rank of leutenant-cot- fonel was at once conferred upon Cros. han; and later, by joint resolution of Congress, a gold medal suitably in- seribed—From "George Croghan, Hero!” in “Four Track News” for January. 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Tknew I ad to do something. - Happily I did the right thing. -I took Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound faithfully, according to directions, sod was roared in fe wocks 0 fnd that ny aches and paing di gypeared, and Tagain felt tho glow of health through ‘my body.” Since Thtave been well {have been more careful, I have also advised a number of my sick friends to take Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com- Rounds and they have never had reason. to be sorry. ‘Yours very truly, Ins. 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My physician Bro @ RQS@4E)) nounced my trouble catarth of the bladder, Ry SA, caused by displacement of the womb. I had a gs GA) frequent desire to urinate, and it was very pain see ful, and juare of blood would pass with the s BM} urine. Also had backache very often. poy Aer wating to vot, and recelving your reply to my letter, I followed your advice, and : Feel that you and Lydia TE. Pinkham’s Ve a) tnble Compound have cured me.” ‘The medicine drew my womb into its proper N Place, aud then Twas well. I never feel fn pain now, and’ can do zy honsewrorc ‘with ease.”—Mns, Atice Laxton, Kineaid, Miss. No other medicine for female ills in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to writs her for advice, She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. 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In this lease Dr. Arntz publishes testimonials of appreciation from patients who were greatly benefited by the use of properly ground lenses. Each week Dr. Arntz relieves scores of patients, some of whom had tried in vain to get comfortable and satisfactory glasses. He prescribed spectacles for them, which remedied the defect and stopped all severe headaches and eye strains. Patients wishing to consult Dr. Arntz on Sunday will find him at his office between the hours of 19 and 12 o'clock. iowa 'phone 605. Office UPSTAIRS OPPOSITE THE STREET CAR WAITING ROOM—NOT DOWN STAIRS. WHERE OTHER DOCTORS FAILED. Mrs. M. A. Wagoner Says a Last Resort Proven Successful. Des Moines, Ia., April 12, 1962. For a year, I was a headache and diarrhea. I could scarcely see at all. The doctors told me that one seemed to be. I tried to get relief from the most prominent doctors of the state, but the doctor who gave me my eye the worse I got. One specialist told that the sooner the left eye was entirely dead the better off I would be, as it interrupted my life both my eyes and in a little while informed me that it would be necessary to have a very little confidence in the eye. His story sounded so unreasonable that I paused very little confidence in it. But as I had tried everything I could think of, I was not sure. So to make a long story short I will say he restored the sight in the eye that was missing. I have headaches or eye troubles any more. I think people should know this as others may suffer. I have and might be cured by going to him. MRS. M. A. WAGONER. Twenty-first St. MR. ANDREW HANSEN, SLATER, IOWA. is now entirely cured of his eye trouble, I had a great deal of trouble with my eyes and tried a great many times until I consulted Dr. Lew Armitz, who took case in charge, and I can now say that my eye trouble is no longer the eye trouble. Before I went to him for I could hardly attend to my work in the capacity of carpenter, which trade I followed with great success. I only used properly glazes. He did not only cure my eyes, but relieved me of the pain. I seemed to be caused by the eye troubles. (Signed) ANDREW MANSEN. MR. JOHN M'CANNEY TALKS Saylerville Man Tries Various Opticlans and Medicines. I tried to get glasses that would help me see to get around like other people, but I couldn't. I tried Lew Arntz. He has now entirely cured me, and I could never be helped. I tried all I could of leines, but none did me any good. I am the smallest print with ease, and I give Dr. Lew Arntz all credit. A thousand dollars could not get another pair like them. $100.00 WOULD NOT BUY HIS SPECIALTACLES. Enoch Nichols, Mine Foreman at Gibson Coal Company's Mine, One of the Best and Selected Mines in the State of Iowa, Who Has Been Engaged in the Business for Thirty-five years. I think I would have lost my eyesight had it not been for Dr. Lew Arruz. I could not read a letter in the newspaper. I felt like I had fitted me so perfectly with glasses that I can now see both far and near with the greatest of ease. I would not take $100.00 for my glasses, though they only cost me $3.00. Your eyesight is ENOCH NICHOLS, Altoona, Iowa. Des Moines, Iowa, April 2, 1902. To Whom It May Concern: To Whom It May Concern: Have been cured of blurred eyesight by dilated eyes and diabetic diseases. This blurring was caused by saligmatism, and was entirely remedied by Dr. Lew Arnitz as a responsible optical doctor, as he has always treated me fairly. Yours, MELVIN F. WEIB. P. S.-Anyone who gives me information enclosure stamp for reply. DR. ARNTZ HELPED ME Twenty-five Years of Suffering Stopped by Properly Ground Glasses—So Say Mrs. J. L. Wood of Ankeny, Mrs. J. L. Wood of the University daughter of Gee, Howard, a highly respected farmer living near Ankeny, Iowa. After suffering from eye troubles for over a decade, I visited numerous kinds of eye-glasses and medicines, prescribed by doctors and opticians, I had almost given up all hopes of eyer regaining my eyesight, some of my friends advised me to see Lew Arniz, Doctor of Eye Medicine. Doe Marion, with I did, he took my case in charge and I can faithfully say he has almost restored my eyesight. I highly recommend Dr. Lew Arniz to any of my acquaintances and friends who suffer from eye trouble. MRS. J. L. WOODS. That Dr. Arntz's fame as a reliable optician is extending beyond the borders of the state, is demonstrated by the following letter from a prominent Kansas City man: Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 8, 1902. Dr. Lew Arntz, Des Moines, Iowa: Dear Sir—I have just returned from a journey to California and on my journey I lost my eye glasses which I got of you about a year ago. My eyes are now hurting me so badly I can hardly see to get around since I lost them. Do you think you could get me another pair that would be as good as the ones I lost? I am very much sorry for you. For now I can never get glasses there that I can see with, as I tried all of the opticians here before you cured me. Now, hoping you will be able to fit me with another pair of glasses, I will anxiously await your reply, I remain. Yours respectfully, L. N. HARBER, Kansas City, Mo. M. Edward Higgins, at present serving his first term as alderman of the Third ward, has announced himself as a candidate for re-election and the excellent record he has made as a member of the city council leaves no doubt as to the choice of the people of the Third ward for councilman during the next two years. Mr. Higgins will very likely not have any opposition at the primaries to be held this month and will in all probability enjoy the compliment of the nomination by acclamation. Edward Higgins is one of the progressive business men of Des Moines, deeply interested in the welfare of the FOR ALDERMAN OF FIFTH WARD The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. John Harley the present alderman from the Fifth ward, who is a candidate for his second term. Mr. Harley is one of the most highly respected and well known citizens of East Des Moines, having lived here for many years. He is a harness maker by trade and by his hard work and frugality, honest dealing with the public he has succeeded in this business. He is an active republican worker an has never held any office until this one, and has made a very efficient member of the present city council, always watching the people's interest and working well for his constituents. By his broad experience ripe age and good judgement he is recognized as one of the best members of the present council. He has delt fair with all classes, and will if elected do more for his ward and city. His many friends will be thankful for any support that he may receive. SCHRAMM FOR ASSESSOS. In this issue we present our readers the cut of Chas, Schramm, who is a candidate for city assessor, for his second term. He has made a good assessor—always gentlemanly and courteous to all—ever trying to do right and according to law. He will now be more able, with his two years experience, to do more if nominated and elected. He employed a colored man, Mr. Walter Birney, in his office and will do as well if not better the next term by the race. Below is his platform: "I will not try to mislead the public with bombastic utterances. If elected to this office I will simply be governed by the law regarding assessments as laid down by the code of Iowa, trying at all times to so equalize assessments that the burden of taxation shall fall on the shoulders of all alike. "I have endescoved to conduct the affairs of the office in a fair and impartial manner, consistent with my cath, and I believe I am entitled to a second term. "I respectfully solicit the votes of all voters at the republican primaries January 18, 1904.—Yours truly, Charles W. Schumann." city and solicitous for the proper management of affairs which are vitally important to the citizens of the city. His diligent and constant attention to the duties of the office to which he was elected two years ago have made him prominent among the personnel of the present city administration, and the fact that no other candidate has been seriously considered to oppose him makes it evident that Edward Higgins has proved himself worthy of the trust which residents of his district placed in him two years ago. Mr. Higgins is extended congratulations upon the enviable record which he holds. SIOUX CITY ITEMS. Well leap year has came the old mails, widows and young maids have been waiting patiently for eight years, now they can leap forth with joy. There was watch meetings held at the Mt Zion Baptist church and at the A. M. E. church. The ladies on the Stewardess board of the A. M. E. church served a New Year's breakfast which was enjoyed by all present. Mrs. J. Atkew returned Saturday from Yankton. S. D. where she has been spending the holidays with her daughter. Messrs Louis and Woodie Smith of Yankton, S. D. spent the holidays in our city visiting relatives and friends. They returned home Saturday. The Watkin's Cornet Band and the Excelsior Club gave a union entertainment at the Socialist Hall New Year's night. The evening was spent by the band playing selection and the club giving a literary programme, light refreshments was served. Mrs. Jerry Lee received a telegram 17 week stating that her mother was very jow in Indiana, she left Wednesday to be at her bedside should the end some. Mrs. Alfred Martin mother of Mrs. Mattie Taylor arrived in our city from Newark, No. 0 J rsey where she has been living with one of her daughters for eight years. She will spend the rest of her day with Mrs. Taylor, she is now eighty years old and in fairly good heale. She is one of our old citizens, and we have long missed her. Those on the sick list are; Mesdames Sadie Norris, Ellen Morgan, Messrs Wm. Gordon and Wheeler. Leland Washington spend the holidays in Omaha, Nebr., visiting friends. Little Lonnie Dennis the boy preacher was in our city Sunday. He spoke Sunday morning and evening to a full house at the Grand Opera House and Monday evening at the X. M. C. A. to a full house As one carrying the message he cannot be surpassed, he is well termed a prodigy Mrs. Cora Norris will spend three weeks in Gauton, S. D.visiting her mother and other relatives. Essie Jones returned from St. Paul last Wednesday where he spent Christmas with Miss Rhetta Dodd. ORIGINAL NOTICE In the District Court of the State of Iowa. In and for Polk County, March Term A. D. 1904: The Piano Manufacturing Company Plaintiff, vs. J. F. Waller, defendant. To the above named defendant: You are hereby notified that there is on now file the plaintiff in the above entitled cause in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk county, claiming of you the sum of One Hundred Thirty-eight 50-100 dollars as money justly due from you, and thereon 40 per cent from the 14th of December, A D 1904 upon your one certain joint promissory note, with one Myrtle Waller, in the sum of $114 55 together with 10 per cent interest from date, said note being executed at Geneseo, Kansas, November 14, 1901, and due on or before June 1, 1902; said note being still the property of plaintiff, past due and unpaid. Also asking that a writ of attachment issue against you to secure said judgment, you your non-residence of the state of Iowa. For further particulars, see petition now on file. And that unless you appear thetheric and defend before noon of the second day of the March term A. D. 1904, of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa on the 7th day of March, A. D. 1904, a default will be entered against you, and judgment rendered there on. DUDLEY & COFFIN, Attorneys for Plaintiff. no. 98. In the south of Ireland, near Inchgeelish, is the "Cats' Well," the waters of which are supposed to exert marvelous remedial effects upon alling tabbles. THE LOWEST PRICED CREDIT HOUSE IN THE WEST Everybody Is Welcome===Credit Free To All Announcement Cards Vets Power Is Unused. No British sovereign has vetoed a Parliamentary bill during the last one hundred and eighty-five years. THE LOW Everybody $9.50 and Up Friends and acquaintances of Mr Samuel Lee will be pained to hear of his death which occurred at his home on Fester street Wednesday morning. Mr. Lee was born in Georgia in 1850 and while quite a young man moved to Burlington, he had been a police officer for the past nine years and being an efficient man had been kept on the force through several administration. The deceased was a devoted church worker and member, being through his uniting methods that the Olive Baptist church was freed from debt. He was an Odd Fellow in good standing, they took charge of the funeral which will be held Friday the 8th Mr. Lee has been complaining of ill health for about two weeks, but never gave up until Sunday when he was stricken with pneumonia and passed away this morning, he is survived by the widow. Degraded for Religious Scruples. An Austrian officer, the Marchese Tacoll, declined a challenge on account of religious scruples two years ago. He was not only degraded from his rank, but has been ordered to serve out his time as a private in the ranks. Prompt and courteous treatment. The public cordially invited. HENRY GRAY Embalning and Funeral Directors. 1115 West Locust Street. Mutual 1090 Residence 1428 Woodland Iowa 649 Mutual 165. The Disease Berti Berti. Dr Charles Hose, of Sarawak, after many experiments, has formed the theory that the disease beri beri arises in tropical regions from the consumpt ion of moldy rice. Dr. Strange ways Pigg of Cambridge has expounded the theory of England TOM Saturday The Big Sale w Greatest It's the Lucky purcha Schraiberg wholesale in a position to offer o ble merchandise at 40C AND At the hour of writing th a large force of clerks bu ble to give an adequate id the Remarkable Price S dreds of wonderful barga any bargains in this adv ing and you will find ha The Leader 510-51 EXPERIENCED SALESPEOPLE W WEST PRICE IN THE y Is Welcome TOMOR Saturday Morning The Big Sale will start with Greatest Bar TOMORROW Saturday Morning at 8:30 A.M. 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