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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. Communication must be written on one side of the paper only and so of interest to the public. "Security is the soul of war," remember. We will not engage reputed menaces, we must discourage by postage charges. Advertising rates for display Adds 10 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract, 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per inch for each insertion, amounting seven words to a line. For church and college contexts, amounting to a hundredth of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly community and etc. terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first-class job work of reasonable prince. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State University is the oldest American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the educated people of Iowa. We have engagements in the following towns: Alba.....Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids.....Mrs. Adelia Davis Chinton.....A. Busk Dewport.....John T. Mahry Meekuk.....Miss Artisha Fields M. Plessman.....Miss Iona Mason Muscatine.....Miss Pannie Groomes Marshalltown.....H. C. Walker Machakinock.....Mrs. Peari Thomas Ottawa.....Miss Florence Downey Rock Island.....Mrs. C. J. Toliver Sloux City.....Mrs. Etta Grant Moline, Ill.....Mrs. James Higgins Boone.....Miss Mary Coleman Washington.....Mrs. James Redd Galesburg and Knoxville, Ill... Mrs. Geo. Wade Chicago, Ill.....Mrs. K. O. Tillman Burlington.....O. C. Folks Dubuque.....Mrs. D. R. Bassfield Newton.....Miss Ela Mays Evans.....Mrs. S. Bates SUPERIOR, WIS., BUDETARIAN. The old year went out with a cold wave. Everyone says this is the coldest weather Superior has experienced for several winters. Master Byron Wade left for St. Paul Monday morning after spending the holiday with his parents. He will spend the winter with his grandma. Miss Mary Brown returned to her home on Sunday after a week's visit. It superior, the guest of Mrs. R. C. Bowman. Miss Claudia Waugh, a teacher in the public schools of Superior, spent the holidays with her parents in St. Paul. Miss Waughin is the only colored teacher in the state so far as we know. She was a graduate of our high school here and was at once given the position of teacher in the kindergarten. Mrs James Butler entertained the young girls last Wednesday afternoon and evening. Choice refreshments were served and all report a good time. Misses Jessie Pope, Lucretia Watts Elizabeth Johnson, Alice Smith and Eva Pattengall of Duluth visited Miss Beatus Wade of Superior last Sunday. Mrs. James rayson entertained Masters Byron and Ott Wade and Nellie Black of West Duluth at dinner Sunday in honor of her son James. Rev. Wade, in company with the ministers of Superior, were entertained by the Duluth Ministerial union Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Freel Mills of the Country club entertained Rev. Wade and wife at New Year's dinner. Superior has one very successful halfdresser, viz., Mrs. J. B. Thompson, who conducts a 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 for old maids this year. Miss Anna Harris, formerly of Kansas City, but now of Superior, is 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. Woody seems to be quite a favorite in Central Park. The waiters at Hotel Superior will entertain friends on the 11 inst. at Maryland hall. M. H. Allan C. Morrison has announced himself as a candidate for the position of city assessor, subject to the action of the republican primaries, which will be held upon the 18th of the present month. Mr. Morrison was born in Ottawa, Iowa, in April, 1874, and is 20 years of age. By thrift and the excellent care of his parents he has been enabled to secure an excellent education, fitting him for commercial life. His father William C. Morrison, a passenger conductor up until Burlington and Quincy railroad. When was 9 years of age his parents removed to Des Moines and they have made this city their residence continuously. Allen entered the Hawthorne school and at the age of 15 entered the high school, graduating at the head of his class with high honors and later was graduated from the Commercial college. For the past years Mr. Morrison has been in business entirely for himself at 216 Fifth street, over the German Savings bank, where he conducts a general real estate and fire insurance. He is married and lives in West J. B. It is with pleasure that we are able to present a true likeness of Mr. L. C. Sutherland, who is a candidate for alderman at large in Des Moines township. Mr. Sutherland is an Iowa born in this state thirty-two years ago, attended the public schools and finished his education at Iowa college Grinnell. He came to Des Moines in 188. He is an active young republican worker. He has never held, or asked for any political office, or is dependent on any salary outside of his business for his livelihood. He is brought out at the request of a great number of business men in the city and is known as the business man's candidate. He himself is manager of the large wholesale millinery house of the Sutherland-Flenkenn Company, situated at 407-409 Court avenue, Mr. Sutherland comes from fighting stock, his ancestors being prominent in the rev- Mr. C. H. Austin, who is a candidate for alderman of the First ward, is a man of broad experience and good business qualities. He was born in Minnesota forty-four years ago—at present he is superintendent of the Bradstreet Co. Mr. Austin has never asked or held any political office since Nineteenth street, where he is very popular among his neighbors and acquaintances. He is a member of the Poik County Republican club and of the Commercial Exchange, and has done much towards the upbuilding of the city. He has also for many years been a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and the Elks judge of Des Moines. Mr. Morrison favors a flat-foot reduction in the assessments on the bulk of the residence properties of the city. He is in earnest about the matter and gives it as his opinion that he assessments of the residence properties of his many buildings are entirely too high and works a hardship 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 a friend to the colored people if elected in his assessorial place. Voters, before voting for any man for this office, 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 California with General Grant. In addition to this there were over twenty-five members of his family in the late civil war, being enlisted in the Ninth and Thirty-first Iowa. Mr. D. W. Sutherland was also born in this state and is a prosperous business man in western Iowa, being a banker and living at Manning. The family came to this state in 1838, being one of the very earliest settlers here. Mr. Sutherland has been quite successful in business and is an ideal business man's candidate, and if nominated will make an excellent councilman. He has many friends who are also businessmen, and he will be glad to receive the support of all who believe in good business methods being injected into the affairs of the city. 9 he has been in our city, although he has done lots of political work for his friends. He is a clean man, and if nominated will be of great service to the city council. His friends are laboring hard to secure his nomination; and if elected he will treat all parties fair that may come before him. HARRY GEOSS FOR TREASURER It is a pleasure for us to announce to our many Republican, readers the name of Harry Gross, the present incumbent, a candidate for city treasurer. Mr. Gross is one of our selfmade young men, who has merited every success that he has met with. When first elected to this office four years ago he was the youngest man ever elected to a city office, and under his management he has inaugurated a business system in his office and has saved the city more money in the way of economy, and secured more fees or licenses than his predecessor. He manfully stood with John Lucus and would not grant a loan of $80,000 of the people's money to the City Water Works to build their life to the army post, even though the council had passed an ordinance and the mayor had signed it, yet the loan was wrong and he won; and for these and many other acts the people asked him to accept the nomination for another term. He is a deserving young man. --- E. F. WHITNEY FOR ALDERMAN AT-LARGE In-this issue of the BESTANDER we present the name of E. F. Whitney who is a candidate for alderman-at-large on the East Side or Lee Township, for his second term, subject to the republican primaries. Mr. Whitney is one 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, except he was a member of the school board for two terms, and was elected alderman two years ago and is the present member from 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 counselman. He is a clear head man and by his wide acquaintance and broad experience will no doubt be able to even do more for Lee Township than he has done in the past. His many friends are working hard and predict success for his re-nomination, as he is only asking for his second term, which is usually accorded to a man by the people. He has treated his colored constituents fairly. FOR CITY ASSESSOR The name of Mr. J. B. Beck is presented to the republican voters as a candidate for city assessor, Mr. Beck was born in Boone county Iowa in 1869 and with his parents came to Des Moines the same year, and 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 his life. He was a candidate two years ago and only liked a few votes of receiving 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 has worked in the coal mines and also managed coal mines for many years. With his experience and business ability he no doubt will make a good assessor if elected. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. SMITH FOR ALDERMAN. The name of Mr. A. L. Smith is announced as a candidate for a elderman of the Second ward for his second term. Mr. Smith was born in Ohio in 1835, came to Des Moines in the spring of 1874, where he has lived every since. He is one of our oldest and respected citizens; a contractor by trade. He has never held any office during his many years residence in Des Moines, except as a member of the West Des Moines school board for six years; of course he is now filling his first term as elderman, and simply asks to be returned for the customary second term. He has always been an active republican worker, casting his first vote for John C. Fremont. When the civil war broke out and a call issued for volunteers to defend the flag and greenery the union Mr. Smith was one to offer his service, joining Company C, 123 Ohio, and saw service in many hard fought and won battles. He was also in Kansas during the border war and took part in establishing Kansas as a free soil state. He worked with all the anti-slavery leaders at that time and is a true and tried friend of the colored race. Mr. Smith's record as alderman has been highly acceptable to his clients. He is also careful, judicious and conservative in the council, doing what he thought to be honest and fair; also voting for what the majority of the people petitioned him to do. Through his efforts he has done many things for the people of North Des Moines. His friends think he is entitled to a second term. FROM THE SIXTH WARD. In this issue will be found the formal announcement of the candidacy from the Sixth ward of J. W. Brown, the wholesale produce dealer of East Grand avenue, for alderman. Mr. Brown was born and reared in Polk county. In the last seven years he built up a large and successful jobbing business. He is basing his candidacy upon the simple platform of applying business principles to city affairs, using due consideration to every legal interest. He is receiving the support the best element among both the business and laboring classes in his ward. Referring to the matter of last spring's flood he said: "If their portion of road fund levied each year was judiciously expended they would be protected against ordinary floods without any additional tax on the city. If members of the city council will act together, and all use common business sense, tempered with a feeling for humanity, there would be no necessity of talking about increased taxation, but would eliminate such heart-rending catastrophes as were experienced." MATTERN'S PLATFORM New Candidate for Mayor Issues Statement of Position. The following statement was issued last Tuesday: To the Republican Voters of Des Moines: As heretofore announced, I 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 insisted that I should allow my name to be used to put an end to factional and personal bickering that would, if continued, destroy the ascendency of the republican party in the capital city, and lead to the perpetuation of strife and bitterness that seriously interferes with the progress of our fair city. I was at first adverse to the acceptance of the trust, but finally concluded to accept it and to labor to the utmost for the public good in the event of my election. It is appropriate for me to state my views upon certain subjects of interest to the voters. 1. I am absolutely free from pledges as to all things. 2. I have made no promises to make any appointments whatever, and if I am called upon to act, will appoint men to public place whose moral character and capacity recommends them to my female favor so far as it lies in my power to give an honest, clean and economical administration. 3. I shall consider the interests of the whole people paramount to the interest of the few. 4. I favor a clean city both morally and materially. 5. I favor a clean city both morally and materially. 6. I recognize the corruptions incident to the manipulation of election committees and primary elections and will use my official influence to secure legislation to remedy those abuses, and then make it possible that men to become candy dates for public offices. To this end I favor the enactment of a primary election law. It would be neither possible nor appropriate for me to specifically outline my policy further than in the general way above outlined, and I therefore, submit my candidacy to the judgment of my republican fellow citizens. campaign will be in the hands of Mr. J. N. Leisure, and we will be pleased to meet all who find it convenient to call upon us at our headquarters in the rooms lactively vacated by the Daily News company on Fifth street, first door north of the postoffice. Very truly yours, George M. Wattern. Endorsed by business Men. A large number of business men have signed a long statement endorsing George Mattern for mayor. The men signing the statement include: Harry West, Andrew raves, C. W. Biggs, W. O. Waldron, Fred H. Overton, C. A. Finkbine, Frank E. Luther, Peter Smith, J. V. DeBusk, J. L. Jones, L. H. Bush, H. Sharkey, C. Thornburg, A. H. Fraley, Ge. Haris, J. G. Olmsted, J. E. DeVore, Geo. Rankin, J. H. Bush, H. Sharkey, H. Nichols Geo, Yarn, Carl Stenstrom, C. W. Owens, C. B. Dockstader, P. D. Combs, Henry Backman, B. J. Johnson, G. F. Miller, J. A. McKenney, James E. Miller, J. O. Lozier, A. C. Frisk, M. J. O'Donohue, Joshua Jester, S. A. Jones, C. E. Kooker, H. W. Shirley, W. A. Carlson, F. Magill, E. J. Wilkins, I. Cohen, Chas. Lind, Chas. Johnson, S. E. Farland, Norman Lichty, M. Lehner, A. C. Celander, N. C. Grant, V. A. Wilkins, L. Cohen, Alfred Dahstrom Lynch & Larson, Jake Thompson, F. H. S. Herss, J. D. Whisenden, S. H. S. Herss, D. Woolofer, M. P. Glens, William Blair, W. Springer, August Engvall, Frank Dillon, Atton Asp, Frank Johnson, William Ford. The statement declares that Mr. Mattern is pledged to use his influence to secure the enactment of a primary lection law which shall apply to city as well as county primaries and county suffrage and the right of suffrage shall be prevented by suitable regulations, with penalties to insure their observance. CEDAR RAPIDS. The Salome Yates club met at the home of Mrs. Laura Martin on Tenth street last Wednesday. After the usual business lunch was served by the hostess. There has been no cause for complaint of dull ness this week in the Rapids. New Year's evening a number of friends, led by Mrs. F. Lavell and Mrs. Daisy Martin, pleasantly surprised Mrs. Ed. Marshall. All report a gay time, as they always have at Mrs. Marshall's. Mrs. West Martin was a visitor in the city last week, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. William Martin. Grandma Raspberry is no better at this writing. Mr. Harris, who has been in employment at the R. 1. shops, returned from Chicago a few days ago bringing with him his bride. Cedar Rapids extends to them best wishes and a courteous welcome. Monday evening Mr. Jackson was surprised at his home by a number of old friends and acquaintances. The surprise was a complete one and no one enjoyed the evening's program more than Mr. Jackson himself. KEOKUK NOTES The A. M. EI chair had their Christmas song service Sunday, Dec. 27. Many beautiful selections were rendered by this most excellent choir. Miss Georgia Williams contributed a paper on Christmas to the exercises. Our city had a number of visitors during the holidays and in their honor the following ladies entertained at cards: Mrs. George Kelles, Tuesday afternoon; Mrs. Charles Tebecau, Wednesday evening; Mrs. G. C. Banister, Mrs. J. Bland, Miss Jassee Johnson, Mrs. S. Bland gave a dancing party at Association hall New Year's evening for the entertainment of Keenuk's guests. At the home of Mrs. F. D. Fields the ladies of the Elite club entertained their husbands at a leap year masquerade party New Year's evening. The husband of each lady received an invitation signed by an unknown name requesting their company to the party. At the stated time each lady masked their company. When they reached their company they removed their masks, and not until then did the gentlemen know who had taken 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 is in at this writing. The Floradora Leap Year ball was attended by all the dancing people of the ladies treated the gentlemen right, royally and the gentlemen certainly enjoyed of being waited upon. Miss Emily Rice won the ring the young ladies were running on. MUSCATINE NOTES Mrs. R. C. Presley and daughter Maud and Master Alfonso Trust returned home last Tuesday after spending the holidays in Rock Island visiting relatives and friends. Mrs. F. Walliser, Mrs. Alice Thompson and Miss Maud Ousley gave a theatrical party Monday evening and attended the play Faust, after whichapper was served at the home of Miss Ousley. Mrs. R. C. Ousley, 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 Ousley entertained the Misses Cora Phoenix, Nola Walliser and Maud Ousley Messrs. Smith, Motts and Walker at a three-course dinner New Year's eve at their home, 400 Walnut street. Attorney Woodson and neice, Miss Lella Sheffle, of Des Moines, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Nelson Carr, left for their home January 400. Miss Bertha Perkins of Buxton, who has been visiting at the home of Mrs. Shackleford, left Tuesday for her home. Miss Cora Phoenix attended the Big Four dance at Rock Island, Dec. 23. Miss Phoenix reports a fine time. Miss Phoenix (tumwa) attended the Enamoration January 1, and gave an address at the A. M. E. church Sunday evening, CLINTON BRIEFES Sunday is quarterly meeting. Rev. Malone is expected 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 improved. Rev. W. W. Russell and wife left last week for Edwardsville, Ill., where they will make their future home. The annual election of trustees of Bethel A. M. E. church was held Tuesday night, a large proportion of the members being present. The officers for the ensuing year are as follows: J. T. Culberson, M. O. Culberson, A. Bush, David Wynfield, G. Lucky, The Text board elected a building committee consisting of the trustees, with P. P. Taylor as chairman, was elected to look after the matter of erecting a parsonage. S. C. Smith, who is holding a lucrative position in Sterling Ill., was in the city Tuesday visiting with his family. Rev. S. L. Miller of Des Moines filled the pulpit at the Second Baptist church Wednesday night. Text, Matt, 13:33. The Stewardess' entertain at a social Wednesday night. 50 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS &c. Please enquire a blank description may accurately explain our option. A description is probably patentable. 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GOVERNOR OF OREGON Uses Pe-ru-na in His Family For Colds and Grip. CAPITOL BUILDING. SALEM. OREGON. Peruna is known from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Letters of commendation testifying to the merits of Peruna as a catarrh remedy are pouring in from every State in the Union. Dr. Hartman, a professor of medicine, fairs daily. All classes write these letters, from the highest to the lowest. The outdoor laborer, the indoor artist, the clerk, the editor, the statesman, the prescher—all agree that Peruna is the catarrh remedy of the age. The stage and the audience, the students, the est enemy, are especially enthusiastic in their praise and testimony. Any man who wishes perfect health must be entirely free from catarrh. Catarrh is well nigh universal; almost omnipresent. Peruna is the only absolute safeguard for the sick. To prevent colds, to cure colds, is to cheat catarrh out of its victims. Peruna not only cures catarrh, but prevents it. 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Tone's Goods at all Grocers Tone's Coffee costs 20c. 25c. 30c. 35c. 40c a package. The 20c flavor may suit you best. All are excellent. TONE BROTHERS, Des Moines, Iowa. We encourage every- thing we man- ufacture. TONE BROS SPICES SAIGON CINNAMON A day without a good deed leaves you in debt. ALL UP-TO-DATE HOUSEKEEPERS use Runs Bleaching Blue. It makes clothes clean and sweat as we now. All grocers. Debt is the hangman's noose around prosperity. Insist on Getting It. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch because they have a stock in hand of 12 oz. brands, which they know will be used for the 16 oz. package Defiance Starch for same money. What you do today is certain; what you plan for tomorrow is uncertain. LENOX PILE and CATARRH CURE Co. Offers $50 Reward for any case one box will not cure. Rewards include "drugstores" or "room 4 Seeburger Block, Des Moines, Iowa. 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The sadstest thing in life is to have nothing to live for. JOWA SANITARIUM Bear in mind that the Iowa Sanitarium is a modern institution for taking care of the sick. The same methods and principles are carried out here that have stood the test for more than thirty years at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. 603 East Twelfth St., Des Moines, Iowa. It is only tomorrow's burdens that break the back of today. Stops the Cough and The more of a man the saint is the more of a saint the man will be. TRADK MARK. At The Post Up and doing, to live and help to live, the old reliable St. Jacobs Oil Is an universal benefactor in the cure of Hurts, Sprains and Bruises Price, 25c. and 50c. PISO S CURE FOR GUIDE WHILE ALL KEEP FULL Best Cough Brug, Tastes Good. Use in time. Bold by Augustus. CONSUMPTION --- THE CAPITOL AT NOON ON DAY OF FIRE. CHAMBER OF HOUSE RUINED Senate Chamber, Library and the First or Main Floor Offices Were 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 beams of state capitol yesterday furnished a room for the chamber of the house of representatives, which the capitol commission had labored so hard to put in shape and render fair to look upon, is a mass of charred and smouldering ruins. The galleries, precipitated to the floor below, the false coiling above and the expensive chandeliers, are all huddled in one inexactible mass, over which water played all last night, and which bear mute testimony to the evidence of the element of destruction, which so nearly swept Iowa's $3,000,000. In the fire a half dozen men were injured more or less seriously. The loss is estimated variously from $300,000 to half a million. Governor Cummins places an approximate estimate done, but State Architects often damage the higher figure is more nearly correct. Last night, the beautiful structure on Capitol hill presented a scene of water and ice, outer steps were covered with ice, the candle and lanterns, the only means of illumination, were flitting fitfully about. Water dripped down the marble walls and rushed in torrents down the broad staircases. The floors were covered in water, which was being swept out as fast as it gathered, while the dismantled offices throughout the building presented a scene of desolation—sort of mute mourning for the city that had overtaken the state. The damage by fire was confined mostly to the north wing, but the offices below are flooded with water. The officers in the area that were hanging on the walls were arrested and the supreme court were early removed by Clerk of the Supreme Court John Crockett and safely locked in the vault. It clocked last night, a nausea called meeting of the executive committee was held in the dismantled office of Governor Cummins and plans for taking care of the legislature were gone THE CAPITOL AT NO over. The executive council will arrange for the preliminary session of the committee to determine what will then make their own arrangements. The convening of the legislature will not be delayed. The inaugural exercises will be carried out as previously arranged. The origin of the fire is in doubt, and Governor Cummins will order an immediate investigation. The high court ofcemers were stunned by the extent of the damage done. They had not supposed it was possible that the building, supposedly fire-proof, should have burned so extensively, or that it would present so many obstacles in the way of the subway. With it, is the rebound of feeling that followed the certainty, entertained at noon, that the entire building was doomed. Now, the officials are beginning to take stock and to formulate plans of repair and of rebuilding on a safer plan. The origin of the fire was pictureque, and the inability of the firemen to stop its progress was heartrending. The distance of the building from hydrants rendered the use of high water pressure impossible without bursting hose, and the water merely ran from the nozzles. The hill upon the building is located is one of the highest places in the height of the building added to the difficulty. The firemen were further handicapped by their lack of knowledge of the building, and did not know where to get to get at the flames. When Chief Burnett of the fire department had placed the different lines of hose, the decision that unless the building was not open extending to the senate chamber the entire building was doomed. This fate seemed inevitable, and probably would have occurred had it not been for the insistence of Governor Cummins and the courageous action of the H. R. Rattershap Consulting Engineer Lindley and an unknown electrician. These three went into the garret over the north dome, forced their way through a door and groping their way through the blinding smoke, closed the doors which communicated the news to the house. The three men held each other's hands, none of them knew if he would ever get back alive. The smoke hurt their lungs at first, but after a little they felt no sensation. On they went until they reached the doors which lead from the dome to the house chamber, closed them and returned. This shut off the fire and rendered it possible for the firemen to get into this part of the building, which became free from smoke, and they were able to move the documents from invading the senate chamber. It was shortly after noon, when the fate of the building seemed to hang in the balance. State Architect Liebbe made up his mind that the building was doomed, and advised that all the offices be emptied of their contents. Governor Cummins, the assistant, and Governor Cummins became discouraged. The work of dismantling the offices set in at once. Governor Cummins called for volunteers to help save the valuable library books, while others moved the documents from the other rooms. The removal of the funds of the state treasurer created considerable interest. The state is supposed to have a considerable sum on hand and just what preparations would be made to acquire curiosity. State Treasurer Gilbertson answered the question by a clever coup d'etat. He had the wagon drive up to the building and gave it out that books and documents would be carried in the wagon, and 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 the tapatl City bank, where the money was deposited. The office of the state auditor, there were securities deposited by the different insurance companies, amounting to $12,000,000. These were placed in trunks which were enclosed in the vault, ready for removal at the first notice. Fortunately, the necessity never arrived. The necessity in the governor's office was taken out, and removed. or's office was taken out and removed. The attorney general's office was drenched 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 dawn. I damned it. "I feel certain," said Governor Cummins last night, "that the responsibility for the fire rests with one of the two bodies of workmen who were employed about the building. It was caused either by some of the electrical workers or by some of the workmen employed under Custodian McCurdy. I would not want to direct suspicion upon the workmen, but seems the responsibility rests with someone from one of these two groups. I shall order an investigation immediately." Des Moines, Jan. 6. *Governor Cummins and the executive council, consisting of the governor, Secretary of State Martin, Auditor of State Carroll and State Treasurer Gilbertson and State investigator into the origin of the fire at the state house Monday afternoon.* The investigation did not fix the responsibility, but discovered that the electrical worker was in committee room No. 5, in which the fire started. Monday forenoon. It was also developed that the electrical worker, Frazie by name, had a ON ON DAY OF FIRE. lighted candle with him. He claims he put the candle on the ledge of the small opening of the duct when he entered the mittee room No. 5 when he went away, swearing positively that he took the candle out of the duct. When it was suggested by Governor Cummins that it 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. Governor Cummins' estimate of $300,000 probably the most correctly while it may be even less than that. However, this is basing an estimate on the actual cost of replacing the building. As it will be rebuilt, with additional improvements and more complete fire protection, the cost will be lower. However, the cost of the wall decorations alone is considerable, and will run high. The capitol improvement commission yesterday conferred with the executive council. At the urgent request of the council, the commission consented to take up the work of examining the extent of the damage and determining the plans of repair. The report will be given about Saturday and will be submitted to the executive council and by them given to the legislature. 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A waterproof cloak costs about twenty cents in Japan. It is made of oiled paper, and will last one year with ordinary usage. They are worn chiefly by cooleys who draw handcarts in the streets. To prevent the extinction of the chamois in the Swiss Alps, a law has been passed in Grisones, Switzerland, prohibiting the shooting of chamois on real chamois skin is now worth $50. A machine for making the tins used for sardines has been invented by a Norwegian. 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, in thirteen days. The fare including sleeper, is $134. The traveler who to be exclusive can have a special train of three cars for $1.03 mile. A stubborn man in Lewiston, Mo. refused to pay his poll-tax, and defied the authorities to collect it. 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For a descriptive Atlas and other information, an immersive immersion灯笼. Ontario Cara, author, of a children's book. E-T. Holmers, 315 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minn. B-1, 891 New York Life Building, Omaha, Neb. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia. No. 2—1904 P. 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. 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The Big Sale will start with a rush of hundreds of the Greatest Bargain Offerings Lucky purchase we made berg wholesale stock, of 2 tion to offer on sale thou handise at 50C AND 50C our of writing this advertiser price of clerks busy arranging an adequate idea of the nu- markable Price Sacrifice Sale wonderful bargains. Owing ins in this advertisement. Ou you will find happy surprises. Leader Dept 510-512-514 EAST O SALESPEOPLE WANTED. APPLY PRICED C THE WE elcome===Cr It's the Lucky purchase we made last Saturday of the Oransky & Schraiberg wholesale stock, of 209 Court Avenue, which places us in a position to offer on sale thousands of dollars' worth of desirable merchandise at 40C AND 50C ON THE DOLLAR At the hour of writing this advertisement, although we have been keeping a large force of clerks busy arranging the big wholesale stock, we are unable to give an adequate idea of the numerous items we will have to offer at the Remarkable Price Sacrifice Sale. We guarantee you will find hundreds of wonderful bargains. Owing to the limited time we are unable to list any bargains in this advertisement. Come to this sale early Saturday morning and you will find happy surprises awaiting you. The Leader Department Store 510-512-514 EAST LOCUST STREET ```markdown ``` $2.48 and Up Come in and open an a less strictly confidential. O $1.00 per week. It's just a p account. We trust the peo and be convinced. H. B. Ridgley 217 and 219 and open an account on our confidential. Our terms are ok. It's just a plain, old-fa- trust the people, some t need. Ridgley Md 17 and 219 Locust St Come in and open an account on credit. All business strictly confidential. Our terms are 80c, 78c and $1.00 per week. It's just a plain, old-fashioned charged account. We trust the people, some trust a few. Call and be convinced. NELSONS STRAIGHTINE THE LATEST DISCOVERY FOR MAKING KNOTTY, KINKY, CURLY HAIR STRAIGHT BEFORE AFTER COUPON Enclose $1.00 and this Coupon and we will send you 2 Boxes Nelson's Straightline, 50 1 Box Nelson's Scalp and Hair Cleaner, 25 1 Cake Nelson's Complexion Soap, 25 1 Electro-Magnetic Hair Brush, $2.00 Guarantee—If goods are not perfectly satisfactory, return at our expense and get your money back. For sale by Gibson Drug Co., 900 Jenson Drug Co., 100 Center Street, and 308 Third St. SPECTACLES MAKE TO FIT ANY EYES. DESEASES OF THE EYE-EAR-NOSE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCULIST DEB. MOINE. IDWA. 602 West Walnut Street. EVERYBODY KNOWSTHAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERY St. PHONE 579. MORRO Morning at 8 will start with a rush of hun t Bargain Off On Record! lease we made last Saturday on sale stock, of 209 Court Avenue on sale thousands of dollars' 50C ON THE LINE this advertisement, although we busy arranging the big wholesale idea of the numerous items we Sacrifice Sale. We guarantee you gains. Owing to the limited time advertisement. Come to this sale early happy surprises awaiting you. er Department 12-514 EAST LOCUST STREET WANTED. APPLY 8:00 A. M. CED CREDIT WEST The===Credit Free $1.98 and Up account on credit. All busi- Our terms are 80c, 78c and plain, old-fashioned charged ople, some trust a few. Call y Mdse. Co. Locust Street IN ORDER TO INTRODUCE THIS BRUSH with our wonderful Straightine Treatment, we will, for a short while, give one of the Brushes free with an assorted order of only $1.00 worth of goods. Cut out Coupon and send it to us with $1.00, and goods and Brush will be sent you promptly. 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