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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 10., No. 38. ```markdown ``` CITY NEWS. [N. B. If you have relatives or friends visit ing in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news-Ed. Vote for I. M. Jones for constable. Vote for Judge S. F. Prouty next Monday. Miss Jessie Bell has been sick (h: past week. Mr. E. T. Banks has been on the sick list for the past few days. Remember the primary day in this county Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ruff gave a whist party for some of their friends Wednesday evening. I. L. Brown was entertained at six o'clock dinner Thursday by Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson. Mr. George Douglass of Colfax was up Monday night to see how the K. of P. boys are progressing. Mrs. Jennie Wright of Hilton spent last Tuesday here, while enroute to Norwoodville. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Thompson entertained T. E. Barton of Washington, D. C., at dinner Sunday. The dore, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Ruse, who has been quite sick for several weeks is convalescent. Born to Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Jeffers of Oskaloosa, Feb 22, a ten pound baby girl. Mother and baby doing well. The choir of the A. M. E. church gave a song service last Sunday night, which was enjoyed by a fair sized audience. Miss Helen Brown of Lake Park, who has been confined to her room for the past for night with the la gripe, is convalescent. Mesdames Mack Bradley and J. W. Fields are preparing to give a swell "at home" party next Thursday March 10th. Invitation are now out. One West Side young lady has been the recipient of several bouquets of flowers the current week, including american beauties and roses. Meeting at the Congregational church Sunday morning and evening. In the morning Dr. A. L. Frisbee will preach. All are invited to come. Ira M. Jones the only colored man who is a candidate for constable, merit your support. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gould entertained a few of their friends last Friday night complimentary for Mrs. H. Bradley who is their guest. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Coalson entertained Mr. T. E. Barton of Washington, D. C. at a six o'clock dinner Tuesday, at their beautiful home on Center. Vote for Judge Prouty next Monday. I. L. Brown of Marshalltown, grand master, paid an official visit to North Star lodge No. 2 of this city Thursday evening. We received a letter from Miss E. V. O. Johnson of Boston, Mass., who is now traveling through the United State getting up data and facts statistic about the progress of the race. She is now in Missouri and will be in Iowa in March. Mrs. G. W. Denney was the hostess of the H. B. S. Reading Circle Thursday afternoon. An excellent program was rendered and the members were happy to have Mrs. Wilburn with them after her long illness. Dainty refreshments were served. Mrs. H. S. Graves will be the next hostess. Frank Williams of Chicago, an old Des Moines boy, was called to our city last Wednesday on account of the serious illness of his mother, Mrs. Mahalia Williams. This was Frank first visit to the city for several years. His mother is better at present writing. Mr. Thomas E. Barton, who has charge of the tonsorial shop in the house of Congress at Washington, D.C., arrived in our city last Saturday to do some work for his good friend Congressman Hull at the coming primaries Mr. Barton is one of our old and highly respected citizens of whom everybody delights to see. He is stopping with Ms. J. T. Blagburn on School street. Messrs. W. W. Briggs, John Chapman, J. H. Bates, Jessie Scars, and Spencer Carey, regular elected delegates, and Anderson Perkins an alternate delegate, of Buxton, Iowa will arrive in our city next Tuesday to attend the annual State Miners Association, which will convene on that day. Mr. A. E. Lewis of Clive, Iowa, one of our substantial and respected farmers of this county, has been in Colorado looking up a location and has decided to move to Denver, Colo., the first part of March to make this future home. We are indeed sorry to loose such a good valuable and reliable citizen as Mr. Lewis, yet any community may feel proud to receive him and his interesting family. What is Des Moines loss will be Denver's gain. Wm. Coalson spent a few days of last week in Minneapolis, Minn., while there he met many of his old Iowa acquaintances. Miss Blanche Renix, formerly of this city, is doing well as a general stenographer, having a very nicely furnished office and a good business. Dr. Buwno has a nice office and a large practice, John L. Neal, Mr. DeLeo, Blackwell and Henry Roberts, all of Iowa, are doing exceedingly well They send their regards to all old acquaintances. Last Wednesday evening was the election of officers for members of the Olive Branch Whist club, which resulted as follows: President, Mr. D. F. Woodward; vice-president, Mrs. Bessie Graves; secretary, Mrs. M. L. Holmes; treasurer, Mrs. Harrison; Reporter, Mr. J. H. Lewis. The prizes were awarded at that meeting to those who had won the most games during this month: First prize, a chop platter, Mrs. John Wilkerson; second prize, a cut glass water bottle, Mrs. D. F. Woodward; third, the boozy prize, Miss Malissa Ramey. The club will be entertained at their next meeting by Mrs. M. L. Holmes at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Cousin, 1810 Bluff street. I have been asked every day if I was at home in the interest of Capt. Hull. I wish to state that I am, and hope that he will be re-nominated. The Captain is the right man in the right place, a clean man, and why not conduct a clean campaign. Yes, we are going to win on a clean fight. T. E. BARTON. 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. A PLEASANT PARTY. Mrs. Joseph La Cour, 1608 Carpenter avenue, gave a very pleasant party at her beautiful home in honor of her husband who was home on his regular vacation. Only a few of her special friends were invited on account of room, yet the elegantly furnished home was nicely decorated, and games and social conversation furnished the amusements. The dinner was very daintly and exquisitely served in five courses which was much enjoyed. About twenty couples were present and all had an enjoyable time. At a very late hour all departed voting the hostess and host many pleasant exclamations for their hospitality. COLORED TEACHER IS DEAD. Chariton, Ia, Feb. 23.—(Special)—Miss Gracie Richmond, is highly respected young woman of this place, died last Saturday in Ardmore, Mo., where she was teaching school, and was buried here today. She was a graduate of the Chariton High school, class '01, and has been teaching in Missouri since that time. She was an unusually bright girl, and many white people attended the funeral this afternoon at the First Baptist church. Your Patronage Is Kindly Solicited at the Jewell Restaurant W. Second and Walnut MEALS SERVED AT 10 CENTS. Under management of R. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE To the Republican Voters of Polk County, Iowa. I desire to announce that my friends have insisted upon my becoming a candidate for constable of Des Moines Township, subject to the decision of the republican primary election, which will be held in the county of Polk and State of Iowa on Monday Feb. 29 1804. Respectfully, I. M. JONES. FULLER FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE. With pleasure we present the name of BenJ. F. Fuller, who is a candidate for justice of the peace of Des Moines township. Mr. Fuller is one of our bright, active young republican workers, a good lawyer and a student in the work. He has never held any office and his many friends are working hard for his nomination. Two years ago he came very nearly being nominated, but lost by a small margin. He will be thankful for any aid you may give him. Marriage license was issued last Thursday to T. P. Mohammett of Omaha, Neb., (Editor of Enterprise), to Helen V. Tolliver of Battle Creek, Mich. EDITORIALS. FREDERICK DOUGLAS. I last week, February 17th, supposedly 87 years ago, Frederick Douglas was born in Tuckahoe, Maryland. It is needless to say born in the infamous jaws of human slavery and in the most abject poverty, the most lowly and despised of the human family, yet this little boy grew 'to manhood, self-emancipated, self-educated he raised himself to a true and noble manhood, and his very heart ached at the persecution of his societies perpetrated upon our race. He has his great life work of emancipating his race, he published the first news paper owned by colored people, he lectured and wrote articles concerning the south and for fear of his life was compelled to go to England and lecture for the freedom of his race. He came back and seen his race free. He then had the great task of reconstruction, and seeing that their rights he trespassed upon as a citizen he held the presidency appointed by the president and funded many campaigns for the G. O. P. He was a journalist, a statesman, an orator and a diplomat of the highest rank. He was truly one of America's great men. Let us ever remember, love and revere his memory. JUROR SUES FOR DAMAGES W. H. Humbard, the colored juror who was last term refused a meal at the Crawford boarding house, when taken ther by Balliff Morris with the other members of a jury, has brought suit against Edward Crawford, Mrs. Crawford and Lelia Hunter, asking $1,500 damages. The petition states that Humburd was taken in company with the eleven other members of the jury in charges of Balliff Morris to the boarding house of the defendant, while acting as a juror in the case of Cutler vs. Wheelock. Upon his arrival there, the petition says, the defendants drew the color line, refused him a meal, and insisted upon his going elsewhere. He alleges that the action of the defendants was mallicious, illegal and in violation of his rights as a citizen, and that upon account of the act he was humilated and held up to public scorn. His mental suffering, he says, was great, and he asks the court to award him $1,500 for the injury. The case of Cutler vs. Wheelock, it will be remembered, will have to be tried over again on account of the separation of the jury, caused by the refusal of the Crawfords to permit Humburd to take his dinner at their house with the rest of the jury. The incident happened after the jury had the case and Judge McVey set aside the verdict rendered on the ground that the members had not been kept together as required by law. DUNCAN FOR JUSTICE OF PEACE Mr. Frank E Dunchn announces his name as a candidate for justice of peace of Des Moines township at the coming republican primaries. Mr. Duncan is one of the present justice and has served the people to the best of his ability. He has furnished and kept a clean, first class justice office neatly and systematically arranged. He is a good republican worker and had never before he held this office asked for any political office. By his past experience he will make even a better judge now, and can if elected do much good for Des Moines township. His friends are working, hard for him. WEAVER FOR CONSTABLE. We take this opportunity to announce the name of Mr. W. W. Weaver who is a candidate for constable of Lee township (East Des Moines). Mr. Weaver is one of the East Side republican workers, having never held any office. He now thinks it is time for his many friends to grant him the small office of constable for the labor he has done in the past for the G. O. P. His matured age with years of experience would make him a most excellent constable. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. If elected he will try and treat all races and nationalities fair. He solicits your vote. MILLER FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY It is a pleasure to announce the name of Jessie A. Miller, who is a candidate for re-nomination as county attorney for his second term. Mr. Miller has made a good record the past two years as the county prosecutor, always dealing fair and honest with the county and public. He is good attorney and stands well at the Polk County Bar. He is an active young republican worker and popular with the people. He will no doubt be re-nominated, and we hope re-elected by an overwhelming republican majority. Mr. Miller has treated all parties fair and merits your support and influence. 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 FINISH Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed The Glasgow 710 WALNUT ST. DES MOINES minister. Sir Robert Walpole who, the unbeaten record of having been prime minister of England for, in all, twenty-one years. JUDGE S. F. PROUTY, For Congressman of Seventh District. THE FEDERAL NATIONAL HISTORY MUSEUM In our judgment Judge Prouty has the necessary elements to make a great congressman from this state, and one of the most distinguished from this district. He is a young man with a good education, a fine lawyer, a good jurist, an eloquent orator and a true friend of the common people—born in poverty and began to paddle his own canoe, so to speak, every since he was ten years of age, a bare-footed lad going to school. In college he waited table and done janitor work; thus Mr. Joseph Robinson returned from Des Moines this week. In our last notes to the DYSTANDER we mentioned as members of the K. P. lodge recently organized here, Messrs. Sam Johnson, Wm. Ruse, and Wm. Terry. As it was a mistake we take liberty at this writing to correct the same. The choir has received new books and expects to do better work than heretofore. On Monday evening Feb. 15, at their hall on Eigenth street, the K. P. gave their first social event, a batquet. No regrets were sent in, but owing to unexpected circumstances three were absen from the hall. Hence the attendance was large and as no one took his departure until the wee hours, it can be easily surmised that everybody had a delightful time. Miss Lizzie Jenkins has been quite ill for the last two weeks. Mr. Charles Phillips has had a severe attack of toallitis. Mr. Thomas Patton is sorely grieved over the loss of a very valuable dog which disappeared a few weeks since. The dog was well known by both block and white, and was seldom seen without Mr. Patton. being detained from home on duty one evening, Patton directed the dog to go home. The dog started immediately but never reached its destination. Everybody is theorizing as to what became of the dog, but his fate remains a mystery. Every means has been used for his recovery but to no avail. The Ladies' Industrial Club gave a leap year party at the church last Friday evening. They had many guests, lots of nice things to eat and a good time in general. During the evening the following programme was rendered: Opening chorus, "Long of Jubiles," the choi, and club; shot invocation, pastor; opening address, Mrs. B. F. Taylor; response, Rev. J. E. Peterson; solo "New Moon, True Moon," Miss Bessie Coleman; recitation, "The Cottage Across the Way," Mrs. G. W. Brown; recitation "Faith" Miss Margaret Payne; music, Coleman orchestra; recitation "The Witch of Tunnel Ten" Miss Florence Payne; paper, Leap Year Proposal" Chas, Coleman, Jr.; r, solo, selected, Mr. Luther Robinson; closing remarks, Mr. C. K. Coleman; instrumental solo, Mrs. Alice Peterson. Miss Anna Tery was summoned to Des Moines owing to her sister, Mrs. Sarah Smith being seriously ill. Mr. Chas. Phillips left Sunday night for Omaha. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Mrs. Laura Raspberry, the oldest-colored citizen in this part of the state, died last Wednesday morning at 4 a.m. after a long and palatal illness, borne with great patience and Christian fortitude. The funeral was held Friday at 2:30 from Bethel A. M. E church, Elder Clemens officially, aided by Rev. Richard Holly. The deceased had been an active member of the church during her residence in our city and out of 98 years of her life she had lived 86 years a christian. A large concourse of people paid their last tribute of respect to this venerable Cape Breton Stock Advandes to 20c ..March First.. degree by degree did he go on until by his honest toil and good judgment he succeeded financially. There are indeed but few men better qualified in this district to represent it than Judge Prouty. He will not only become a strong member, but as he has all through his life, will become one of the active leaders in the lower house of the American congress. The people should nominate him and give him a chance, and we think that they will not make a mistake or be sorry for their choice. servant of God. "Rest ever in peace and sweet may be thy sleep." On account of the death of mother Raspberry the meeting of the J. S. X. club was postponed one week. Mr. William Robinson is confined to his home on account of illness. Mr. Fred Morris has taken a position in the R. I. shops working nights. A certain little widow looks very lonely now evenings. Mr. Frank Saddler is on the sick list. Mr. William Martin, Sr. met a painful accident last week by spraining his wrist. He is much improved at this writing. Cottage prayer meeting at the home of Mrs. W. Claybrook Wednesday evening. The sixty-day church rally closes Sunday. We are anxiously awaiting the sound of wedding bells to be rung in the near future. The Martha Washington tea was a success socially and financially. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. OWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 400 Miles' Drug Store 9 to 10 a.m. OFFICE HOURS: 8 to 9 p.m. 7 to 9 p.m. Office 818 Park Street. Degraded for Religious Scrapes. An Austrian officer, the Marchese Tacoll, declined a challenge on account of religious scrapes 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. Cape COLONISTS RATES TO WASHINGTON, OREGON, ETC. The Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. will sell daily during March and april one way excursion tickets to portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Spokane, Helena, Butte and other points in the Northwest at extremely low rates. Through trains to St. Paul and Minneapolis daily, making direct connections in Union Depot with through trains to the Coast, giving but one change of cars. Rates and full particulars furnished on application to agents, or address A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. Subscribe for the Bystander. GRAND PROUTY RALLY Saturday Night, 27th AT THE AUDITORIUM All Colored Voters are re- quested to be Present. ZELL ROE, For Justice of Peace. theatre achili kior fagel sect at every term of day 1; 2; J. B. The above cut is a likeness of Mr. Roe who is a candidate for justice of peace of Des Moines township, subject to the republican convention. Mr. Roe is the young man that made such a phenomenal run two years ago against Duncan and others; lacking only a few votes of being nominated. He is a very strong young man, and when Justice Tris resigned last month to enter the content on the city republican ticket for police judge, the Board of Supervisors appointed Mr. Roe to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Tris. Mr. Roe is now a candidate to succeed himself, and his friends are working hard and think it is no more than night that he be given the nomination for one of the justices at the coming primaries Monday. Give him your support. Dear Editor: For fear you may think we are asleep or froze out I'll pen you a few items. February 16th the third anniversary of St. James' chapter of the Masonic fraternity was celebrated, a fair crowd being present. Mr. Geo. Grant Fletchero, Geo. Reidmond and Geo. Kidd, committee. Refreshments and a good time by all. The A. Y. C. was very pleasantly entertained last Thursday by Mrs. Henry Wells. This week Friday Mrs. Sadle Harris will entertain. Mrs. Geo. G. Fletchero and Mrs. Cora King have joined the A. Y. C.'s. Mr. and Mrs. Crew returned last week from Denver, Colo. Last evening the A. M. E. members were called to elect trustees, but owing to some misunderstanding it was postponed for some other date. Martha Washington received her many friends in the Second Baptist church last evening. We had the pleasure of seeing some of the curls. Sunday Rev. Douglas will be installed as pastor of said church. Galesburg readers are glad to see the sweet little face of our editor's baby and to know she has taken the prize. Editor was late to church Sabbath, but in time to catch some important thoughts along the line of Christian politic for the pulpit and pew. I also enjoyed a most glorious meeting. If anybody thinks Allen chapel is dead please step in Sunday morning and you will find you are mistaken. Why not Christians take a deep interest in politics. 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Knifed with Bore eyes, Las Thompson's Eye Water MEXICAN Mustang Liniment cares Sprains and Strains. MAKE TREATY WITH KOREA Japan Guarantees Independence and Integrity of Hermit Kingdom. ONE OF THE CLEVEREST MOVES Washington Regards This as one of the Most Important Moves Yet Made, Placing Japan On a High Moral Plane. Paris, Feb. 25.—Information received here through Russian sources, but credited to the highest official quarters, leads to the belief that Japan is now seeking to secure the execution of a treaty by the emperor of Corea, giving Japan a protectorate over Corea. It is the understanding that the prospect of this treaty was the main reason for Russia's protest to the powers against Japan's violating Corean neutrality, as Russia desires to reserve all rights against a Japanese protectorate over Corea, on the ground that it will be of no effect, being executed while Corea was under duress. The Emperor of Corea is said to be so completely under the domination of Japan that he is likely to approve of such a treaty through inability to resist. The situation from Russia's standpoint is likened to a man's signing a check under duress or fear. It is the expectation that if this main purpose of the Russian protest is accomplished there will not be any joint action against Russia, and it is alive to the abstract principle of Japan's having violated the law of nations. Washington, Feb. 25.—Secretary Hay has received information that Japan has negotiated a treaty with Korea whereby she guarantees the independence and integrity of Korea. Washington, Feb. 25.—This recent event of the many startling diplomatic moves that have been made in connection with the whole eastern question. The effect is to place Japan on a high moral plane, for it is under stood here that even if she prevails in her struggle with Russia involving the United States, she will take no advantage of that fact but will maintain the independence of the hermit kingdom. On the other hand, the Russian note complaining of the violation of Korean neutrality by Japan, is believed to be intended to pave the way for future heavy reclamations indeed involving the seizure of Korea and its militant forces in the event that Russia triumphs in the present struggle. Contrasting the two positions, an official pointed out that the attitude of Japan toward Korea was very similar to that of the United States toward Cuba, when the republic occupied Cuba only to withdraw them and free Cuba after it had rid her of Spanish control. THE BLACK SEA FLEET. No Application Made to Powers for Opening of Dardanelles. Feb. 25, Paris of negotiations among the powers concerned respecting the passage of the Russian Black sea fleet through the Dardanelles are declared to be untrue. The disturbance of the might and probably would entail, can hardly be a matter of indifference to other powers beides England. NOTES MADE PUBLIC. Replies to United States Note on Far Eastern Question. Washington, Feb. 23.—The state department has made public the text of the notes exchanged with the powers respecting the far eastern war. The United States' note has already been issued. Japan's answer was to the effect that that government was prepared to respect the neutrality and administrative entity of China outside the regions occupied by Russia so long as the government, fulfills in good faith the terms and conditions of such engagement. Russia shares the desire to ensure the tranquility of China and is ready to adhere to an understanding with the other powers on the condition that the powers of the states classes of neutrality and that the neutralization shall not extend to Manchuria, which is necessarily a field of military operations. Secretary Hay's final note was a notice to the powers that Russia and Japan adhere to the principle set forth in his first note. TO USE THEM AS GUARDSHIPS. Injured Russian Battleships Can Not Be Requred at Once St Petersburg, Feb. 26. **The battleships Retisan and Czarovitch will be temporarily employed at Port Arthur as guardships, in which capacity it has been decided their formidable guns can be utilized to good advantage.** The repairy to these ships can only be fully made in the dock at Vladivostock, so the vessels will be temporarily patched and remain at Port Arthur until circumstances will permit of their being sent to Vladivostock. The ruins of the ship will be the demands for the repayment of deposits in consequence of the war are emphatically denied by the Official Messenger: **PORT ARTHUR ATTACK RENEWED** Japanese Are Determined to Bottle Up the Russian Fleet. St. Petersburg, Feb. 26. **Following the dispatch of Major General Plug, saying the Japanese had again attacked Port Arthur Thursday morning, the Japanese had been repaired. Alexofev has sent in an identical report to the crar.** The fact that the Japanese have renowed the attack is interpreted here to mean that they are determined to attack the Japanese, and that at Port Arthur in order to give themselves freedom for land maneuvers to cut off or invest the city, or as a feint to cover a movement elsewhere. The man who regards himself as only a worm of the earth is apt to dust and do nothing but crawl. JOHN STATE BYSTANDER FRAILLED EVERY FRIDAY BY 9:00 BY THE PUBLISHING COMPANY, FINEST AND LOUGHE, ROOM 65 MARGARET BLOOK, IOWA - PROSSE 104. 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Manne Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. ORIGINAL COURT. In the district court of the state of Iowa. In and for Polk county, March term A. D. 1804. Clara L. Rockafellow, plaintiff, Versus F. S. Rockafellow, defendant. To F. S. Rockafellow: that on or before the 28th day of February, A. D. 1904, the pitation of the plaintiff in the above entitled cause will be filed in the office of the clerk of the district court of the state of Iowa, in and around divorce from you, together with the permanent custody of the two minor children of said plaintiff and defendant, alleging against you as grounds therefor, desertion, cruel and harmful treatment, and habitual drunkenness. For further particulars see petition when filed. And that unless you appear thereto and defend before noon of the second day, you will be acquitted by the said court, which will commence at Des Moines, Iowa, on the 7th day of March, A. D. 1904, a default will be imposed, and you judgment and judgment thereon. B. Dean Fuller. Attorney for Plaintiff. Time to Read New Testament. "A great many people are under the impression that it takes a long while to read the New Testament," remarked a well-known preacher the other day, "but as a matter of fact it only requires sixty hours for the avrug reader to read the entire book," or in other words, if a man were to read an hour each day he would finish the book inside of two months. I told this to a businessman once, and he said he didn't need it. Whispering it would be a good plan to get him to try it at any rate, I advised him to try it, and the result was that he reported that he had read everything it in within forty hours."—Philadelphia Press. The Maskers. The great gods in their merriment Made man a naked thing. For this reason And thorns of love to sting. They made him as a cord to thrill, Vibrant to joy and pain: A reed whose whi is bent by any rain. And gave him robe of words to hide. The naked soul, afraid. And dealt of tests that none bestside. Might kno't this man they made. So, hidden 'mongot our kind we press. That scarce the great rods know. Who wears the mask of happiness. Upon the face of woc. —Smart Set. Rare Fruit of Sulu. In the island of Sulu grows the durfan, which is about the size of a muskmelon. Its exterior presents somewhat the appearance of a chest nut bur, being prickly and tough; within the fruit is white and cheese like, and owing to this peculiarity the American soldiers dubbed it "vege table limburger." The mangosteen is another of the rare fruits of the island. It is the size of an average orange, chocolate colored and has a very brittle skin. Inside four white sections contain a colorless liquid. This is the rarest fruit known, and the only one, so it is claimed that Queen Victoria ever tasted, there being no way of preserving the fruit for a sufficient period after plucking to permit of shipping it to any distance. JUDGE S. F. PROUTY CHOICE OF POLK. His Selection Conceded by Well Informed Politicians and Others. Of the 800 Negroes in Polk County Proulty Will Get 85 Per Cent. February 29 will close one of the most memorable contests for the congressional delegation of Polk county. The contestants are the countyity and the Hull member of congress for the past fourteen years. There have been arrayed on either side some of the strongest men in the county and state. The work has been done by residents of the county and the district with one exception. is a matter of pride for corn county to know the negroes of this county have never been as united as they have been this year. It is acknowledged by the Proulty men and conceded by the Hull contingent that at least 85 per cent of the negroes have aligned themselves with the Hull district for the representative of this district. The cause of Judge Prouty has been advocated by some of the strongest negroes in the state. Such names as Lleut, E. G. McGee, S. Joe Brown, J. L. Thompson, John H. Rogers, J. W. Boyer, J. Gordon Jasir, J. R. Rush, W. H. Humbard, J. W. Boyer, D. Patterson and others, each and every one of whom carry weight to a good cause. There is not an imported name or man in the list of Prouty advocates. The judge is endorsed and has lived in the state. He has, therefore, no need of a Washington bureau. JUDGE S. F. PROUT It is important to note the intent of this article to recommend Judge S. F. Prouty to the readers of the Iowa State Bystander. He has done that by years of residence among Iowa people. His youth and his manhood have enabled him to develop the money with his hand and brain to secure his education. During all these years he has built for himself a name and a recommendation to all the good people of the state. As a student at Iowa State school, as a graduate of a law school, as a lawyer, in the active practice of his profession, as a member of the Iowa legislature, as a judge on the district bench, as a citizen, neighbor and friend, and places them on his cane point with pride. When S. F. Prouty became judge of the district court he ceased to be an advocated and looked at questions brought before him with impartiality. He ceased to be a lawyer and became a judge. He brought dignity and learning to the bench. He became federal bench Judge son was to be appointed to the district bench. His decisions have stood the highest tests. "See that justice be done through the heavens fall" was never lost sight of in his career on the bench. Notwithstanding his high rank at the bar, Judge Prouty never resisted his services to a client by the size of his bank book. He discharged him and rendered them to all adherents to all adherents. If appointed to defend a prisoner without money Judge Prouty discharged his whole duty in the case without fear or favor. Judge Prouty's life record is his chief recommendation. He is fearless and honest in discharge of any and all matters intrusted to him. On the propositions which we have, he this article adhere to. He will do all that he would do all within his power to see that the constitution and the laws of the United States were enforced in all parts of this land. He is opposed to the disfranchisement proceedings which are being carried on in the south. He is opposed to anarchy, not anarchy, burning the Constitution. He is in favor of accepting American citizens at home as well as abroad. He is in favor of recognizing men on their merit, and not on their color, and if the opportunity is offered he will recognize men as well as white. For that reason he has gathered about him some of the people of the negro race in the county and district—men who if recognized, would not become a cause for ridicule by friends or enemies. Judge Prouty is a man of honor and a pledge is not necessary for the carrying out of things that will accrue to him. He is a lawyer and is his bond. He would be a worthy successor to Major Conger and Hon. John A. Kasson and the district would again be entered into the domain of the district. He was occupied for the past fourteen years. If Judge Prouty enters the hails of congress there can be no doubt that the best interests of the district, state law, will be conscientiously guarded. SETTLERS RATES TO MINESOTA AND DAKOTA. Minneapolis & St. Louis R. B. will place on sale each Tuesday during March and April one way excursion tickets for the benefit of settlers at very low rates. Through trains daily to St. Paul, making direct connections in Union Depot with Northern Lines, giving only one change of cars. For details as to rates etc., apply to agents or address A. B. Cutts, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. BURLINGTON NEWS. Class No. 3 of the A. M. E. Sunday school will give an apple social at the church Friday evening. Miss Nellie Johnson, the popular teacher of class No. 3 has an elegant program arranging concerts with the suitable Mr. Lemuel Reed, who has been on the sick list, is rapidly recovering. The Valentine entertainment given at Union Baptist church under auspices of the Benefit society, with Mrs. E. Palmer, president, was quite a success. The program was rendered, Solo, "Mansion of Acheling Hearts," Miss Geneva Smith; recitation, "Memory," Myrtle Perry; solo, "There's Nobody Just Like You." Solo, "The Greatest Story," Social, Miss Ida Brooks; solo, "Let Me Kiss Those Tears Away," Miss Lena Johnson; instrumental solo, "Intermezzo Fphasapallil," Mr. Leon Harrison; recitation, "Calele's Court," Solo, "The Greatest Girl of My Dream," Miss Goldie Cowen; oration, "The Negro of Today," Mr. Ernest Mackey. Mr. Sam Cook is able to be out, after an attack of the gripe. Mr. John lvst lost a valuable turkey a few weeks ago and he accuses a Burlington, reader, of this paper of purloring; said turkey. He wishes to announce, that if the party who lives on Fourth Street will "will"aid ird he will not prosecute. Get wis- er body mobility. The grand mask carnival given by he K. of P. at the G. A. R. hall Tues ay night was a large affair. About hirty- the couples were there in marie. And was voted by all the best of the season. ance of Rev. Williams is improving, after r adness. whole morning giving in my simple way my views upon the subject out Last week as I pressed my way into a home I found ten or eleven of the oldest ladies sitting in almost a comedie circle. Mrs. Emma Kissed the head and Mrs. Kissed the cause though, a pleasant, in regard to One thought of a reading circle each week. Now the H. B. S. is the cause of this important fact, for said club has dug deeper, knows, for we use mind that is the purpose of reading. If so, may the soon come when our ladies will insulate the example of the Des Moines club, which is worthy of insulation. I believe if a Mrs. will open the door to a week the happy life of literary minds be blocking in. The Sunday school is looking for ward to a grand time Easter. Editor—Dear Sir: As a race man I feel that it is my duty to speak a word of warning to the colored voters of the Seventh congressional district against graft and grafters, who are trying to defeat such a man as Judge Prouty for congress, who stands for right and common honesty. There was never a time in congress that Capt. Hull ever uttered a word in bed half of the negro. And knowing the negro condition in the south and some parts of the north, he was one of our republican representatives that set under the sound of Tillman in one of his great speeches against the negro and never raised his voice against it. His own southern representative got disgusted and left the room until he had finished his speech. Also have clipping of Capt. Hull's reply to Do Me Mines' negro voters in regard to the treatment that confronts the negro daily. His reply was this, that he was too busy and there were more important things to attend to than to raise his voice in behalf of the negro. Do you want to vote for such a man that? No, no black man that has one drop of race blood in him should it is time for us to look out for the race in general, regardless of the person or party. I say, "Vote for Judge Prouty for congressman and if he stays in congress fourteen years and does nothing for the negro race, I say for one, change him." (Signed) D. G. Patterson, Dog Mainer Jours AFTER FERRET LAW. Senator Jackson Introduces a Bill for Its Repeal. Des Molnes, Feb. 23.—Tax ferrets will be thrown out of a job in Iowa if the bill introduced in the senate by J. H. Jackson, the senator from Woodbury county, yesterday, becomes a law. Senator Jackson says he can back up his bidi by a petition from 3,000 citizens. But he regards the present law so objectionable as to render immediate renal imperative. "The tax ferret law does more harm than good," said Senator Jackson in discussing his measure. "It has undoubtedly resulted in turning a considerable sum into the county treasury." He said he had posed hardships on the widows and orphans who have been unable to successfully conceal their property, while the capitalist is still abel to protect himself by either evading the ferret, by placing his loans in other states, or raising the interest rate to borrower so as to borrow them in the end to bear the additional burden. "The law has been a gold mine for a good many ferrets and there have been numerous instances where unreasonable taxation was imposed for taxation that was deserving of such fate. But the law has served our purpose. It has this time, and most legitimate reason for its enactment no longer exist. My constituents are protesting against it and I will have more than 3,000 names of ferrets and its repeal before I am through." HULL LOSES HIS SUIT. Injunction Suit Against Prouty's Committee Fails Des Molnes, Feb. 25.-Judge McHenry, after listening yesterday to long arguments by the attorneys for the plaintiff and the defense in the injunction suit brought by Congressman Hull and A. S. Gorman, against the county executive committee, dismissed the case upon the ground that the rights of the plaintiff are purely political, and that the courts have no jurisdiction to enforce the rights of committees not organized under the provisions of established laws. The dismissal came upon a motion by the defense to abate the action for lack of jurisdiction, the arguments for the defense being made by Judge Carr, Howard Clark, and Thomas A. Cheshire. The plaintiff's side was presented by Mr. Patrick of the firm of Hagar & Patrick, and N. B. Coffin, of the court, for the case in court. Judge McHeney, however, held that the courts had not the right to interfere in the conduct of political bodies, unless rights cognizant to the law had been or were about to be invaded, and there having been no such showing made by the pleadings, the case was ordered dismissed. SOLDIERS HAVE PREFERENCE. Bill to Give Them Employment is Recommended to the House Commended to the House. Des Moles, Feb. 25.—The committee on military affairs of the house has decided upon recommending unanimously the passage of the Bealer bill, for establishing the rule in Iowa that veterans of the civil war shall be given preference on all public work or employment either directly by the state service, or department of the state service, and preferably to the state, or on county and municipal work of all kinds. The bill is intended to affect the large army of employees at the various state institutions and in county work of all kinds. Mr. Bealer and Mr. McAllister urged the favorable consideration of the bill as recommended. The same committee recommended two bills, by Martin and Offall, with similar importance, providing that the Spanish-American war veterans be given exemption rights the same as those of the soldiers of the civil war. Sin is the next thing that has no excuse, but it is not slow in making them. Wiggly-Stick LAUNDRY BLUE Won't spill, break, freeze are spot clothes. Costs 10 cents and equates 20 cents worth of any other blending. If your grocer does not sell the blender, buy Blue Co. 14 Michigan Street, Chicago. The idler is the only man who has no business in the world. RUSS BLEACHING BLUE (you'll need a blender for this and take no substitute.) 100 cents a package. If the blower sends you an overheated box, have him arrested for faincy. 10,000 Flants for 30.00. This flant is the John A. Sailer Seed Co. La Crossie, Wis., makes. They will send you their big plant and seed catalog, together with 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages. 1,000 gloriously brilliant Flowers. This great offer makes it order to buy them in any of the days they will need -for when you once plant them you will grow no others, and ALL FOR 160 postage, provided you will return the notice, and if you will send them 20 in post, they will add to the above a package of the famous Berlin Cauflower. (W. N. U.) What has become of the old-fashioned preacher who had a houseful of children? Many School Children Are Sickly. Mother Gray's sweet powders for children, used by Mother Gray, a nurse in children's Knife, New York, break up Golds 24 hours, Troubles, Teething Disorders and Destroy Troubles, Teaching Disorders and Destroy Worms, At all druggists. 22s. Sample mailed from. Address Allen S. Olmsted. Le Roy, N.Y. Thirteen县 in Kansas are without debt. To Gure a Cold in One day. Take Lavender Quinine Tablets. All drugstore or money if it fails to run. A French firm converts old parchments into fine kid gloves. Mrs. Elizabeth H. Thompson, of Lillydale, N.Y., Grand Worthy, Wise Templar, and Member of W.C.T.U., tells how she recovered by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. "DEAR MIS. PINKHAM" — I am one of the many of your — soful friends of Lydia E. Pinkhams' Vegetable Compound, and who can to-day thank you for the fine health I enjoy. When I was thirty-five years old, I had a bearing-down pains; in fact, I had womb trouble. I was very anxious to get well, and reading of the cures your way, I took only six bottles, but it built up and cured me entirely of my troubles. "My family and relatives were naturally as gratified as I was. My mother was a prostation, and was considered incurable. She took your Vegetable Compound and it cured her in a short time, and she became well, strong and healthy, and she's delight was blessed with a baby. I know of a number of others who have been cured of different kinds of cancer, and your Compound is the best medicine for sick women." — MISS ELIZABETH H. THOMPSON, Box 105, Lilydale. N.Y. — I cannot guarantee that children cannot be progenitors. CUT THIS OUT And if your dragon it does not handle it, mail to us with a 20-cent stamp, and will send you a free, a trial box of Crown Skin Salve Guarantee d to cure Skin's Sore Throat, Torn Ear, Neal Head, Erythelane, Piles, Sore Eyes and all Diseases of the Skin. MANUFACTURED BY GRACE MEDICAL CO., Des Moines, IA. FARMERS and STOCKMEN We can have you middlahorns proof by having highest possible position for your grain and acorn Farmers Grain and Live Stock Commission Co. Old Colony Building. We Can Sell Your Farm OR OTHER REAL ESTATE Remember, it is what it is worth. Send scripture, state pride, and learn our wonderful successful plan. SOUTHERN MINN. VALLEY LAND CO. MADDELLA, MINNESOTA. HIDES TANNED Send us your home and cattle hides and we will an them from 50 to 80-10. For 80 to 100 acres, price for 80 to 100 acres for $30. All work guaranteed. All acres, price for 80 to 100 acres for $30. All work guaranteed. OEDAR RAPIDS ROBE & FUN TANNED Oedar Rapids, Iowa. POISONED The human body is constantly producing polene, which are called off through the kidneys and become clogged, then look out. Constitution, Blok Headache, Stomach Trouble, Fevera and Billouenous reactions. Dr. Caldwell's LAXATIVE Syrup Pepsin eats gentian on the liver, kidneys and bowels causes indigestion and constipation permenant. PEPSIN SYRUP CO., Mendelso, IA. FARMER'S REVIEW. Chicago, July 22, 1903. Most of the prairies in the United States have ceased to exist. Man has broken them up with orchards, forsats and farm buildings. But in the past, the prairies still stretch grandly from the hill to horison as yet unmarried by the man, save where the iron road has been laid. To a city man there is something delicously restful about the vast grassy solitudes. Numerous clumps of trees mark the course of the Assiniboine river, which keeps in sight of the railroad for some distance. "Grass is one of the notable things about all the landscapes of Western Canada. It is a remarkable fact that the entire length of the Canadian Prairies vary from its eastern terrain to the north, where mountains to the east brush appears at some points, but never to the exclusion of grass. There is thus not a mile of this country that cannot be used for some agricultural purpose—either for tilling or ranching. "Moose Jaw is a town of over 2,000 inhabitants, and one of the most important places in Assiniboia, being the center of a very good farming country and a great grain and stock shipping point. "Moose Jaw agriculture and ranching go hand in hand; for near the town was seen a herd of boof cattle several hundred in number. On another side was seen a good sized hard of dairy cows, the property of the citizens in the town. "I in riding over the prairies we saw many good fields of alfalfa. The great need of the country is timber, which grows readily where planted, as was demonstrated by the shelter belts on some of the farms, and the trees on those fields in the town." "Stories were told the writer of men who last year cleared from their wheat crop more than the land on which it was grown originally cost them. This is easy to believe, in view of the large crop and high price for wheat last year."—Henry F. Thurston. By reading your address to any agent of the Canadian Government you will have mailed to you a copy of that, railway rates, etc. giving fullest information regarding Western Canada. When the office won't settle, a man thinks he has good grounds for a kick. The preacher who, in his heart has the spirit of the "Sermon on the Mount" on a mount where he can send a sermon to the heart, full of the spirit. Commander Peery, the Arctic explorer, was asked to account for the enduring enthusiasm for pole chasing. "Because," he sentiously answered, "it is full of the pleasure and anticipation, unmarried by the disappointment of realization." Princess Mathilde and Gerome, the artist, were once invited to dinner at the palace, where she punctually; the palater tarried until the guests became impatient. At last the princess suddenly said: "Why, I nearly forgot. Only this morning I received a telegram from Gerome, who is in Spain. He is unable to come to the palace before, princess?" cried the guests together. "Because I was not yet hungry." The story is told of a meeting of creditors who were trying to settle the affairs of a merchant who had failed for a large amount. He insisted that his assets were absolutely not held in the family in which he lived; that the family farm was the property of his daughter; that the belonged to his son. "I have nothing," he said, "except you." "You will," he replied, "you." "Well, shoutenlons," spoke up a Jewish creditor, "in you do dot, I speaks right now for his gall." A London playgoer, who had drunk deeply at his dinner, appeared at the boxoffice of one of the principal theatres, and put down a sovereign, asking for the .est seat in the house. His condition was so evident that the man in the boxoffice politely decline to sell him a ticket. "What's matter?" demanded the applicant, "what's matter with me?" "Woll, if you really want to sell him," the seller, "were drunk?" The frankness of this reply had rather a sobering influence upon the playgoer. He gathered up the sovereign with dignity, "Of course I'm drunk," he said, cheerfully, as he turned to go; "I wouldn't come to see this play if I were sober, would I?" Cheap Excursions to the South. On February 16, March 1 and 15, the Kansas City Southern railway will offer to the public the extremely low rate of $10.00 for the round trip to all points on the Port Arthur Route, including Beaumont, Port Artillier, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Tewarkton, Port Smith, Mena, De Queen and all intermediate points. The return limit on these tickets will be twenty-one days from date of sale, with stopover privileges at all points south of Kansas City on the going trip. Any information desired by the public relative to these cheap excursions will be cheerfully furnished upon application to S. Warner, G. P. and T. A., Kansas City, Mo. A politician must be very careful in pulling his wires, or he will get short circured. STATE OF OHO, CITY OF TOLEDO, 1845. BANK J. CUNY makes cath that he is senior business officer of the City of Toledo, County and State Bank. ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS that cannot be cured by the use of a CUNY CARD. JUNE TINT BUTTER COLOR makes top of the market butter. No man who has a torpid liver can look on the bright side of things. The risk of being struck by lightning is five times greater in the country than in pites, and twenty times greater at sea on a railroad. If every man got his deserts he would be kept too busy to worry about the suns. FOR RENT OR SALE On Cayman Island, BAY FARM. Bandit Point, J. MURRAYALL, Blankton, Iowa. One way to keep peace in the house hold is to forget what you intended to say about the steak. RAILROAD LANDS UNION PACIFIC HALLROAD LANDS The Union PACIFIC owns 400,000 acres we sell at $0 to $9 per acre. Colorado great lands $10 to $20 per acre. Nebraska great lands $20 to $30 per acre. All lands sold on credit, bailout, 30 years. Excursions on the land. Union PACIFIC LAND AGENDA, 25th St. Bld. Des Moines, Ia. It's a mighty poor way of showing partiality to save up all the wings or the star boarder. Alfalfa Clover For years the editor has been urging farmers to sow Alfalfa Clover, and we are doing so. We are awake farmers scattered all over America, are doing this now, to their great benefit and satisfaction. Written: "I have 40 acres in Alfalfa Clover. It is immense. I cut three crops this season and have lots Iops. IA. N. F. Hunter, S. D. says, "Salzer's Northern Grown Alma cloves have been used in the question of stock raising here. Salzer's Alma is good for 3 roasting crops of hay. Salzer's Spelta for 60 bu. of grain wheat. Salzer's Wheat for 60 bu. of wheat for 55 bu. best hog fattening wheat, and Salzer's Hanna Barley, for arid, and Salzer's Hanna is good for wheat. Salzer's Hanna is good for hog, sheep and cattle fatteners, and last but not least, Salzer's Victoria Rape for sheep, and Salzer's Victoria Rape for sheep, and Salzer's green food for cattle, and Salzer's Billion Dairy Grass Bromus Inermis for lots and lots of good hay. These are stock for the grow stock by the thousands. Have you heard of Earliest cane? Cives six movings a year, and Teosinte, a wild fiddle fox, loves it. BEND THIS NOTICE AND 100 IN STAMPS to the John A. Salzer Seed Co. La. Wash. and receive their big enclosure and farm seed samples free. (W. N. U.) Some of the redwood trees in Californias are 266 feet high, and 156 feet in circumference. **WHEN YOU BUY BLUEING** insist on getting Russ Bleaching Blue. Don't take a sheep imitation. All grocers. 10a. If a penniless man has nowhere to go he should go to work. Frost's Curve is the best medicine we ever use for all effusions of the throes and lungs—Wilh O. Eanlether, Vasublu Ind., Feb 10, 1962. She—Did you appreciate the scream, dear? Ho—Very much. I need the sleep greatly. Mrs. Wimlow's Soothing Syrup. For fumigation, pain, curve pain. Coins boil. Men have a more acute sense of smell than women. In Winter Use Alien's Foot-Ease. A powder. Your feet feel uncomfortable, nerves and often cold and damp. If you have sweating, sore feet or tight feet, Alien's Foot-Ease. Sold by a dealer. Alien stores, 25 cents. Sample sent free. Address Alisa S. Olmsted, Lo Roy, N. Y. The reason some people look so well is because they keep their countenance. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight Scigar. Made of ripe, mellow tobacco, so rich in quality that many who formerly smoked oil, cigars now smoke Lewis' "Single Binder." Lewis' Factory, Poorls, ill. A gentleman in Howard, Kansas, makes a name for himself. His name is relation's trade. His trade is that he Huggs, and he advertises that it is his business to press ladies' garments. The farmers of Illinois favor the reduction of the width of country roads from sixty to forty feet. They assert that a great area of road land in the State is worse than wasted. The surplus land on each side of the road is allowed to grow up in weeds, the seed of which is blown over into rich fields. The much better road would be kept up if the narrow allowing the surplus to be put to good use. A remarkable case is that of Mrs. Rosa Perkins, of Huntington, Mass. Her age is eighty-five, and she has been almost totally blind for several years. Within the past three months she has regained her sight, and she is now able to read without glasses. Her hair, which had fallen out to such an extent as almost bald, had taken a fresh start, and her skin is now covered with luxurious growth of glossy black. A singer's diet has to be as carefully considered and limited as that of an athlete in training. Madam Melba is fond of confectionary, but she never eats any. Madam Nordica confesses to sometimes having a childish cravings for an abundant feast of sweets and desserts. Both Madam Patti rarely eats all that her appetite craves, shuns sweets and pastry, and believes that her good health is mainly in d'. to her abstemiousness in this respect. TIMELY CALLING How the Pastor Saved a Life. A man near Fort Gay, W. Va., made an entire failure. In getting strength from the kind of food he ate and not knowing that the trouble was with the food kept on losing health until the doctors gave him up to die. It was supposed to be consumption because he was wasting away steadily and slowly dying. His minister called from time to time and one day Grape Nutte, thinking from what he of the famous food that perhaps it might help him. The sick man took to it at once and from that day began in-gel well. In writing he says: "I walked to town to-day 3 miles. Have gained over 40 pounds in about 2 months and my neighbors don't know what to say. I frequently am told it was as if I am raised from the dead. Everybody here knows of my case, you can tell people to write to the Postmaster or Rev. L. D. Bryan, the Grass Nutte saved my like." Nana given by Postmor Co. Battle Creek, Mich. This is another illustration that where all other food falls one can be brought back to health and strength on Grape-Nuts. "There's a look in each pkg, for the famous little book, 'The Road to Wellville.'" PANAMA TREATY PASSES SENATE Final Result of the Vote was a *Foregone Conclusion*—All Republicans and Fourteen Democrats Voted for Ratification. Washington. Feb. 22—Senate.—Panama was the subject of three speeches in the senate today, the only subject of general import that received any attention. Mr Spooner completed the speech begur on Thursday and Mr. Morgan and Mr Money both made brief addresses. The treaty as usual and announced he would not be heard again on the treaty. Mr Money announced his intention of voting for the ratification of the canna treaty, but criticized part taken by the United States in connection with the secession of Panama. Washington, Feb. 22.—Senate.—The feature of today's session of the senate was a speech from Mr. Hour in a speech of his former speech on the isthmian problem, complained of the criticisms of his utterances at that time, saying that he had been misunderstood and misrepresented, and contended that his speech had to secure full information had been the Panama revolt and not to cast reflections on the president. On the contrary he had the highest regard for the national and intended to vote for the treaty. House.—The naval appropriation bill today encountered opposition on the republican side of the house. Mr. Burton of Ohio, chairman of the river and harbor committee, announced in his speech that could not support a bill which declares the Unified States, which in his view, should be the leader in all world's for peace, is going to double, and enable its naval establishment, all after the assertion that it is done for peace. Washington, Feb. 23.—Senate—The United States senate today ratified without amendment the treaty with Panama for a canal across the isthmus of that name by a vote of 66 to 42, a foregone conclusion, the interim agreement being only in the division of the vote on the democratic side which was not known definitely until the roll was called, all the republicans being for ratification. Fourteen democrats were for ratification and fourteen against it. The governor Clark of Montana and Stone of Missouri were paired in favor of the treaty and three democrats, Overman, McLaurin and Martin, were paired against it, so in the total vote sixteen democrats were for the treaty and seventeen against it. The democrats who were present and voted in favor of Berry, Berry, Clarke of Arkansas, Gry. Cockrell, Foster of Louisiana, Gladium, McCreary, McEnergy, Mallory, Money, Simmons and Taliaferro. The only other vote on the amendment by Mr. Bacon, the senator, Money, Simmons and penate Colombia for loss of the territory of Panama. This was rejected by a vote of 24 to 49. It was a party vote on the affirmative side and also on the negative side with the republicans. Four democrats were absent when the vote was taken and one was announced for them. Some republicans also were absent on this vote. House.—Although the house devoted the entire day to consideration of the naval appropriation under the five minute rule, small progress was made. Amendments were offered in profusion for the perfection of the rule, but all save an appropriation for the Charleston navy yard were rejected. Washington, Feb. 24.—Senate. The United States senate today passed the bill appropriating $20,000 to reimburse the state of Iowa for money expended in equipping troops for the Spanish-American war. The expenditures were more for Iowa in pro-treatment than for the guardmen who later became regularly enlisted troops of the federal government. There was no provision at the time for paying the state and it became necessary to put in a special claim before congress. Several other states have similar claims. The senator spent most of the day considering the agricultural appropriation bill. House.—Two storm centers were encountered in consideration of the naval appropriation bill in the house today. First, the great lakes training station went out of the bill on a point of order after a wordy battle. The building programme proposed in the bill then met criticism and block the other proposal. Mr. Burton of Ohio, the echoes of whose speech for peace on Monday had hardly died out, moved to strike out the provision for the only battleship authorized. The man who likes club life never regards himself as the least bit selfish. Let us hope the winter will be a failure instead of the coal crop. James Shea, a popular young lawyer of Washington, D. C., recently had as a client a negro who was accused of stealing chickens. Things were going in the darkery's favor until he was placed on the stand. "Are you the defendant in this case?" asked the lawyer, with an amazed look on his face and polishing to his counsel; "I use the genius that stole the chickens; there's the defendant." "The Available Energy of Timothy Hay," just issued by the Agricultural Department, will be followed shortly by "The Diplomatic Energy of John Hay," published by the Department of State. "Never saw my hands as dirty as that," said a mother, reproachfully to her little eight-year-old girl. "Cause I never saw you when you were a little girl." was the prompt answer. Magistrate="Will you take this man to be your lawful husband, love, honor, and obey him?" MIRRING="Look how brave, I'll give you to wash, an iron fer dis nigger, but I aint gwine ter 'low, fier ferr boss me." PLAY TRICKS FOR WEALTH How Russian Merchants Win Valuable Competitions from the Case CONCEESSION FROM THE CARE Russia's desire to extend her trade to all parts of the Orient are many and some of them both daring and adventurous to travel to and ob- served for her merchants and car- sellers to pass into or through the coveted country for trade; to open stores and banks; to trade at ports and navi- gate rivers; to establish post routes with their various stations for ex- change of drivers and horses, and to install consuls at various places. Conce- sions are secured for cutting tim- ber or operating mines on certain tructs at land and rights are produced whereby Russia and her subjects may buy land and build consulates, stores and factories, and also dwellings for their own purposes. Various an- nexterprises. Rights are also obtained or taken to protect the Chris- tian subjects of an unchristian govern- ment. Army reconnaîtreling expeditions are sent into the country with goods, disguised as merchants, or accompanied by a detachment of Cosacks and claiming to be purely scientific expeditions. Out of pure generosity concessions which when asked for are represented as unimportant, assume great significance after they are granted and are rigorous, and are hard to accomplish. That may prove a legitimate and perfectly harmless business arrangement is extended, as later construed by Russia, to cover privileges far beyond anything the victim ever dreamed of. The concessions which Russia extracts from others are rarely accompanied with equal valent or adequate returns, and more often nothing is granted in exchange. THE THOUGHT OF "MOTHER." Influence That Carried Youngster Through Hard Position. **through** Writing as Princess of a mother, Tennison exclaimed that though "no angel," she was "a dear being, all djap a angel instigates, breathing Parade." The poet's thought is illustrated by a little story told by the Rev. Joshua Cooke in an article on the mule-deer, contributed to "The Big Game of North America." The clergyman's oldest son, a ranchman in Oregon, stands six feet in his stockings, and is a powerful man, a good shot, a fine hunter, warm-hearted and generous. One day a fellow ranchman entered his cabin and said, "Cooke, my mother is dead. She was a Christian woman, and I don't want to put her in the ground like the cattle we bury. There isn't a minister within thirty miles. Your father is a minister; you have taught in our Sabbath school." It was a new experience; the big boy thought a moment, and then said: "Whitehead, I never did anything of the kind, but if it was my mother—and I have one whom I worship—I should feel as you do. Your mother shouldn't be buried like a dog, I'll come." Afterward he wrote to his wife, "I had so often heard you pronounce over the dead. All alone I read a passage of Scripture, sang a verse of a hymn, said a short prayer, said the 'dust to dust', and all was over. It was a tight place, father; all the men and women of the valley were, and I thought of mother, there it carried me through." -Chicago Record-Herald. The foul that has seen a dozen springs may yet be anything but a spring chicken. A careless thief stole eight turkeys from the farm of John Krider, near Lebanon, Pa. The farmer, however, thinks he received a good price for them, as the robber dropped a wallet containing ten twenty-dollar bills. It was a stolen wallet, he obtained the money while plundering some residences in the neighborhood. Got the Right Kind. Galvinesville, Texas, Feb. 22nd—Mrs. L. E. Burton of Burdell Glad street, this city, writes the following letter: "I have been awfully troubled with my Kidneys; I was in a bad fix and had been doctoring with the Doctors, but was getting no butter. I tried a remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills and I found they did me lots or good. I tried another trouble and I went to the Drug Store and called for Dodd's Kidney Pills. They said there was no such pills. I told them there was. They said they had the best pills that were made and persuaded me to try a box of another kind, not Dodd's. As I needed some medicine, I bought a box, but they did me no good so I went elsewhere and got the real Dodd's Kidney Pills and very soon was completely cured. I went to the Drug Store and showed them that there was such pills and asked them to order some, but as I haven't needed any more I haven't called to see whether or not, they got them." Lots of pretty poor poetry goes through the mails as first-class matter. The tallest and shortest people of Europe, the Norwegians and the Lapps, come from countries which adjoin each other. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is impossible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. In South Africa the white ants have been found so destructive to wooden ties that steel has necessarily been adopted. $30 ST. LOUIS TO CALIFORNIA $20 or THE IRON MOUNTAIN BOOTH. These tickets will be on sale daily during March and April, when Pollumma Tourist Sleeping Cars will be operated daily between St. Louis, Los Angeles and San Francisco. Particulars from any agent of the company. H.C. Townsend, G. P. & T. Avent. St. Louis. There is more fun in the world than most of us have any idea of. will have Beddance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. Teacher—Johnny, can you tell me what musical music is? Johnny—Yes. Mamat's, it's any kind a fellow can't whistle SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH RELY ON PE-RU-NA TO FIGHT CATARRH, COUGHS, COLDS, GRIP Sisters of E. Joseph, of the Deaf Mute Institute, 1849 Cass Ave. St. Louis, Mo. Written "We appreciate Peruna very much. It certainly does good work with catarina and also with colds and la gripe. We have faith in Peruna and have inspired many others with the same. We don't like to be without it. It has certainly kept us from being very sick. It did a world of good last winter for our little ones. Thanking you for your kindness to us and our atticled ones, we remain, yours gratefully, Perune for coughs and colds in children. SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH Use Pe-ru-na for La Grippe and Winter Catarrh. IN EVERY country of the civilized world the Sisters of Charity are known. Not only do they to the spiritual and intellectual needs of the charges committed to their care, but they also minister to their bodily needs. Whenever coughs or colds, in grappled on pneumonia make the appearance of a fever, the children are disconcerted, but know exactly the remedies to apply. The children to take care of and to protect from climate and disease these wise and prudent Sisters have found Peruma a never-failing safeguard. Sisters of St. Joseph, of the Deaf Moe, writes: "We appreciate Peruma very much because these children have inspired many others with the sigh it has certainly kept us from being very winter for our little ones. Thanking you afflicted ones, we remain, yours grazed. Dr. Hartman receives many letters from Catholic Sisters from all over the United States, recently received from a Catholic institution in Detroit, Mich., reads as follows: Dr S. B. Hartman, Columbus, Ohio Dear Sirs—"The young girl who used to suffer of the illness, and loss of voice. The result of the treatment was most satisfactory. She found great relief, and after further use of the medicine we hope to be able to end entirely curd."—Sisters of Charity. This young girl was under the care of the Sisters of Charity and used Perma for an external wound with good results as the above letter testifies. From a Catholic institution in Central Ohio came the following recommendation from the Sister Superior: "Some of whom I kind of our institution recommended to us Dr. Hartman's Perma as an excellent remedy for the cases which threatened to be of a serious character. "We began to use it and experienced such years with it." It Cites Gold, Corda, Bora Threat, Group, Infra- cax, Coopings Cough, Bronchitis and Asthma. A certain amount of equipment in five stages, and a sure relief in advanced stages. I once seel the evocative effect after taking the first dose. Sold by direct everywhere. Large bottles 25 cents and 50 cents. ALL CANVAS WORK FISHER TENT and AWNING CO., Waterloo, Iowa. WRITE FOR CATALOGUE MEN WANTED GOOD PAY WANTED EVERYWHERE = BOSTLERS In districte agencies, auto, auto, boat, tiger, car, bike, motorcycle, motorcycle, motorcycle, motorcycle, NATIONAL ADVERTISING CO. 800 Oakland Bank Blvd., CHICAGO Mayer SHOES Wear better, look dressier and hold shape longer than any other shoes you can buy. Ask for Mayer Shoes and look for the trade-mark on the sole. F. MAYER BOOT & SHOE CO. Milwaukee, WI. SAN ANTONIO The climate's the thing at San Antonio. A rare June day is not finer than the average day in San Antonio. Climate, scenery and the atmosphere make a perfect Wetland resort. The coexopolitan population, the crumbling walls, ruins and the historic places near San Antonio are especially interesting. Katy's through Pulman sleeps from St. Louis, Kansas City and Shorecrest make the city the coolest place. "The Story of San Antonio," a beautifully illustrated book about the city, its history and culture, is available for free with receipt of 20 in stamps. See Katy's Agent, or write: GROBERT MORTON. Gen. Pass. Agt. ST. LOUIS, MQ. BROOKS IN FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE And THE STAR ATTRACTIONS for 1904. Millions of acres of magnificent Grain and Gra- ter land, located by the Railway Companies, Land Corporations, etc. THE GREAT ATTRACTIONS Good Drops, delightful climate, splendid school system, perfect social conditions, seasonal parks and seaside, wealth and a finance required easily. The population of Western Canada increased from 50,000 being Americans. Write to nearest authorized Canadian Government Acrt for Canadian Atlas and other information for address of Immigration Ontario, Canada B. T. Holmes Mk, Allison Street, B3, Palm, Minn. and W. V. Bowers 601 New York Life Building, Omaha, Neb. SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH." Peruna has become our favorite medicine for jaundice, catarrh, cough, acidity and bronchitis. Another recommend from a Catholic institution of one of the Central States written by the Sister Superior reads as follows: "A number of years ago our attention was called to Dr. Hartman's Peruna, and since then we have used it with condensed extracts to treat the common diseases of the head and stomach. Sickness and winter catarrh especially it has been of great service to the inmates of this institution." SISTERS OF CHARITY All Over the United States Use Pe-ru-na for Catarrh. A recommend recently received from a Catholic institution in the Southwest reads as follows: A Prominent Mother Superior Says: "I can testify from experience to the objections of Dorma as oppose the very best medicines, and it gives me pleasure to call me with respect that of thousands who have used it for food there that I feed with catarrh of the stomach, all remedies proving valuance for relief. I have been taught rado, hopping to be benefited by a change of climate and there me to try Peruna. After using two bottles I found myself very much improved. The remains of my old disease have been treated, yet for a while I intend to continue the use of Peruna. I am now treating another patient with malaria and troubled with leucorrhea. I have no doubt that a cure will be speedily effected." "These are samples of letters received by the Hartman from the various orders of Catholic Sisters throughout the United States." The names and addresses to these letters have been withheld from respect of the Sisters, but will be furnished on request. One half of the diseases which affect mankind are due to some cataract deriving some organ or passage of the body. A remedy that would act immediately would restore it to its normal state, would consequently cure all these diseases. Cataract is cataract wherever located, ocular disease is kidney, stomach, kidneys or pelvic organs. A remedy that will cure it in one location cataract is cataract. Purca cataract wherever located. If you do not derive prompt and satisfactory results from it, Dr. Hartman gives full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice given. Address Dr. Hartman, President of the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. FREE! "Semi-Tropical Northwest" In only a few of such prices, great market, wonderful opportunities. Write for it-10¢ free. Tone's Moisture Proof Boxes for Tone's Coffee TONES RUSSET ROAST COFFEE keep in the flavor—the coffee strength. They keep out the dust. The breakfast table test will show the difference between Tone's always-the same blends and bulk coffee blended in the scoop by the grocer. There are five brands—all in moisture proof pound boxes. The best grocers sell them. Tone's Russet Roast Tone's Luxury Blend Tone's Regal Mocha and Java Tone's Superb Mocha and Java Tone's Finest Mocha and Java PISO'S CURE FOR STRESS WEEK ALL THE FINE BEST FOOD, FRUIT, TASTE GOOD. USE CONSUMPTION BEDROOMS ARE AVAILABLE BEING A FULLY FURNISHED HOME WITH BATHROOMS, BEDROOMS, AND BATHROOMS. Address all communications for three columns in the Iowa Downey, President of the Iowa State Federation, 71 Bahaw street, Ouanna, Iowa. Iowa is again alive to the fact that its club women are soon to go forth on their yearly pilgrimage for inspiration and renewed hope, which the sessions of the state federation certainly have furnished in the past to all who as delegates have gone with the desire to give a brief as to their purpose, deep in the work, which must precede any convention which is to be successful and edifying. The executive board, composed of the seven general officers of the federation, will meet in Ottawa March 5 to arrange for the annual meeting to be held at Cedar Rapids May 24. The important business of the board meeting will be to arrange for appropriate changes to the meeting, discuss changes and amendments to the constitution and state representation in N. A. C. W. Keokuk The meetings of the F. E. H. club have been interesting an encouraging this winter. We have done a great deal of charitable work. The club sent wood and food to an aged couple and gave the tree and are growing to give an entertainment for them March 10. Program for our next monthly meeting: Paper, Mrs.ella Haley; solo, Mrs. Belle Banister; recitation, Mrs. Olivia Gross; academic Werk alla Growing; the officers are: President, Mrs. Olivia Gross; first vice president, Mrs. Cora Culberson; second vice president, Mrs. B. C. James; recording secretary, Mrs.ella Haley; assistant secretary, Mrs. Olivia Gross; second sponding secretary, Mrs. Belle Banister; treasurer, Mrs. I. Johnson. Secretary, Mrs. A. G. Clark; treasurer, Miss Jennie Hardy. Object—The moral, social and intellectual improvement of the girl of our country is perfect peace, unity and friendship to all of its members. Meeting—Thursday. The Ladies' Culture club is in a very prosperous condition. We have fiveteen members and it seems to be the ambition of every member to make a difference. Mr. President, Mrs. C. R. Foster; vice president, Mrs. M. Lowry; secretary, Mrs. Anna B. Carey; assistant secretary, Miss Lella Sheffey; treasurer Mrs. Belle Tansl. Although we have a neat sum in the bank. Davenport There is much activity among the clubs here as the time approaches for the convening of the federation. We have pledged ourselves to do all we can to make a successful meeting Mrs. Ruth Richardson, president of the Silver Autumn Leaf club, entertained the club and friends with a leaf year party at her home February 8. A neat sum was realized for the treasury. The club meets every two weeks, that more work may be accomplished. We are glad to announce one more feature in the right direction that is the doing away with the eloateq menus which always hampered this club and usually required the services of a caterer. Much valuable time and money is saved and we are enabled to turn our attention to business and our program. The board of directors is now seeking a suitable lot preparatory to the erection of a club house. Mrs. Corbin entertained the S. A. Club at her new and beautiful home on Grand street. A very entertaining program was rendered by the Toussaint L'Overture club. Mrs. C. H. Marshall won the prize in guessing the charade. The next meeting will be held February 25 at the residence of Mrs. Curd in Moline. Subject for discussion, "Can Club Women Do Justice to Their Homes. Discussion opened by Mrs. Calloway. Paper, "Does Club Women Do Justice with Religious Duties?" Mrs. Corbin. One of the most interesting club meetings this winter was that of the Toussaint L'Overture club at the residence of Mrs. Fred Watrous. A large number of guests were present, nearly every club being represented. Every member of the club appeared on the stage. Romans were heard from the guerr and Mrs. Lenore Shepard rendered an instrumental solo. The Silver Autumn Leaf club and Toussaint L'Overture club have been entertaining each other with programs this winter. The S. A. L. appears before them in March. The S. A. L. club are: President, Mrs. Richardson; vice president, Mrs. Ella Woods; secretary, Mrs. Lenore Wells Shepard; treasurer, Mrs. Corbin. The J. Silone Yates club has a membership of twenty and is in a flourishing condition and did some excellent work this winter. We are making preparation for the meeting of the Federation and it seems to be the ambition of every member to convene a successful one. The hospitality of Cedar Rapids homes will be extended to all delegates. Federation officers and standing committees are: President, Mrs. Georgianna Gray; vice president, Mrs. Adelcale Perkins; secretary, Mrs. Floora Loveli; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Alite Marshall; custodian, Mrs. Hattie Raspberry. Dubuque. The Woman's Social club is flourishing as only weeds flourish. The lITWO-Bystander arary programs have been entertaining and instructive. For the past month we have been making comforters for the old folks' home in Chicago. Ottumwa. Interest in Ottumwa is centered just now or the meeting of the executive board March 8. The three club will united in making plans, and will discuss much of the board's expenses as they can. 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Price: $9.48 to $15.50 H. B. RIDGLEY Merchandise Co. Price $1.50 to $3.50 217 219 LOCUST STREET. well attended and are instructive. Negro History and Parliament; Usage are their studies. M. H. H. Spotts instructor. The Benevolent club is the largest church and boast of the "fatest pocketbook." Their studies in Household Economics are very helpful. The subjects for the month of March are: "Coffee; Its History and Origin," Mrs. Kennedy; "Milk as a food," Mrs. Anna Myers; "Water vs. Disease, Mrs. John Strother; "Water vs. Cleansing Agent," Mrs. Helen Downey. The most interesting meeting of the Good Intent club this year was January 22, when Rev. Ed. Willet lectured on "Rulin in Disguse." There was a good attendance despite the bad weather and a good sum was read. The reading was by Willet is an eloquent and convincing speaker and held the attention of his audience closely. The New Century club is not dead nor sleeping, but we are truly living up to our motto, "Lifting as we climb." One of the most enjoyable meetings we have had was a reception to our husbands and gentlemen friends at the RSA. The affair was largely attended and was an unqualified success. The program was as follows: Opening solo, by the Club; scripture reading, Mrs. C. G. Lee; instrumental solo, Miss Jennie Hardy; seated, Mrs. C. G. Lee; duet, Messidene Allen and Jones; Sketch of Life and Career of Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Miss Jennie Hardy; paper, Afro-American Women in Club Work, Mrs. A. G. Clark; Quotations from Negro Poets. Officers are: President, Mrs. Cora Jones; vice president, Miss Delia Nees. WANTED. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this county and adjudging territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of some financial standing. Salary $2 weekly, with expenses, advanced taxation by checks and rectification of taxes. Hunting and timber services necessary; possession pertinence. Anew products, too soon Blog, Chicago, Ill. LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA. Commencing March 1st and continuing daily until April 20th, the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad will place on sale special one way colonist, excursion tickets to San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc., at a reduction of $15.00, only $2.90 to Twin Cities; $3.16 to Waterville; $3.15 to Waseca; $2.105 to Albert Lea; $2.920 Watertown and correspondingly low rates from other points. Two Pullman Tourist Cars are operated through to the coast each week; on Wednesday via Kansas City and the popular Santa Fe system through New Mexico and Arizona; and on Thursday via Omaha, Denver, "Scenic Route" through Colorado, Ogden and Southern Pacific. Rate for double lower berth through is $6.75. For full information as to rates and best reservations, apply to agents, or address, G. P. T. A., Minneapolis, Mn. Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Pollard and daughter Roberta were Davenport callers last Sunday. Mrs. J. L. Jones and several other members of the St Paul A. M. K church attendd the quarterly meeting at Wayman Mission in Rock Island Sunday. A glorious time was had. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting in our city and a grand time is anticipated. We are glad to learn that Miss Georgia Ritchie is covalent at and will soon be among us again. We hear that cupid has wound her charms on the south side and we expect to hear the wedding bells soon. The King Solomon lodge of Rock Island and The Arenaal bodge of Moline tendered a reception at the King Solomon hall in honor of D. D. Liny and Mr. Elinor of Chicago, who were here in the interst of the Masonic home of the star, which is soon to be erected in Rock Island. Miss Cora Phoenix of Mu-cauce visited at the house of her brother, Mr. K. Phoenix. Mrs. Robert Bradley is ill at her home with la guppe. Mrs. John Cord is on the sick list. FORT MADISON NOTES. Mr. Hazel Wallace of Monmouth is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Wallace. Ioine, the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. McKane died at their home Thursday, Feb. 18. The funeral was held Saturday at 2 p. Rev. Holmes of the Second Baptist church officiating. Messrs Ed. and Carl Buckner of Monmouth were business visitors Wednesday. Mr. George Yeiser spent Monday in Kookuk. Misses Hattle and Minnie McKane of Denmark were in the city Friday. Quite a number attended the dance with Mrs. Ed. McKane who were Mamesdies Mattle Thomas, Luciele Woodson and Messrs. Floyd Robertson, Joe Adams and Thomas Smith, Mrs. H. L. Holmes is able to be out again after an illness of several weeks. Mrs. Emma "Croused is very ill." Mrs. James Thomas is much better at climbing the stairs. Mrs. Oscar McClellan is recovering from an attack of the gripe. Mr. H. W. Richard made several flying trips to Keukou last week. We think he has an attraction in the city of three K's. Mr. Arthur Weldon of New Boston was in the city last week. Mr. George Yelser has purchased a fine farm near New Boston. IN TARTAR LOS ANGELES. Point Mt. Mrs Grae thomas of West Point is in the city. Mrs. Rhoda Harper is ill with la grippe. Mrs. Ella Holmes returned to her home in Moline Wednesday after a visit of several days in the city. Rock Island System Announcement Cards Please announce my name as a candidate for Congress from the 7th, dis- presidential convention, and Folk county republican primaries Feb. 29. S F. Protty. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for county and/or subject to the republican convention. Lew Burnsit. Please announce my name as a candidate for constable of Lee Township subject to the republican convention. John Daley. Please announce my name as a candidate for constable of Lee township subject to the republican convention. W. W. Weaver. Frank E. Duncan, the present justice of the peace, announces himself as a candidate for re-nomination for D. Molines township (West Des Moines), subject to the coming republican primaries. Please announce my name as a candidate for constable of Des Moines township, subject to the republican convention. O. C. Kiddle. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for re-nomination for my second term as county attorney, subject to the republican convention. Please announce my name as a candidate for clerk of county court, subject to the republican county primaries. B. F. Coffin. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for justice of peace of Des Moines township, subject to the republican convention. Zell Roe. Please announce my name as a candidate for justice of peace of Des Moines township, subject to the republican primaries. Benj F. Fuller HENRY GRAY Embalning and Funeral Directors. 1115 West Locust Street. Mutual 1090. Residence 1428 Woodland Iowa 649. Mutual 1063. HOMESEEKERS' EXCURSIONS TO THE NORTHWEST, WEST AND SOUTHWEST, AND LOW RATES WEST Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets at greatly reduced rates are on sale to the territory indicated above. Standard and Tourist sleeping Cars, Free-Reclining Chair Cars and "The Best of Everything." For dates of sale and full particulars apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. WN Your credit is good John Bosaker, John Boesker, Reuben H. Lilvill, Reuben H. Lilville, Sheldon S. Spenser, John Leichy, John Liechy, John Liechy, Madalina Leichy, Magdalina Leichy, Aaron Schaul, J. Adam Schal, McCorran, John Schal, Houser, Mrs. John Houser and the unknown claimant to the following described premises situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Part of the Northwest Quarter (N.W. 1/4) of the Southwest Quarter (S. W. 1/4) of Section six (6), Township Eighty (80) North, Range Twenty-four (24) West of the 5th P. M., describe as follows: Beginning at a point 17-rods south of the northeast corner of said forty-acre tract, thence north 17 rods, thence west 44 rods, thence southeast early to the place of beginning; said premises also being known as Lot One (1) of the Official Plat of said forty-acre tract. Also, part of the Northeast Quarter (N E) of the Southeast Quarter (S. E) of Section One (1). Township fire (23) West of the 5th P. M., described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of corner said forty-acre tract, trenance west 58) feet, trenance southeastly to the southeast corner of said forty-acre north to the place of Beginning; And, fourteen (14) acres off the north side of the southeast Quarter (S. E) of the Northeast, of section One (1). Township Eighty (80) North of Kang Twenty-five (25) West of the 5th P. M. You and each of you are hereby notified that there is now on file in the Pole County, Iowa, the petition of plaintiff, claiming that he is the absolute and unqualified owner of the foliage situated in Pole County, Iowa, to wit: Part of the Northwest Quarter (N. W. $\frac{1}{4}$) of the Southwest Quarter (S. W. $\frac{1}{4}$) or Section Six (6), Township Eighty (80) North, Range Twenty (24) West of township beginning at a point 17 rods south of the northeast corner of said forty acre tract, thence north 17 rods, thence west 4 rods, thence south easterly to the place of beginning; said premises also being known as Lot One (1) of the Official Pist of said forty-acre tract, thence West 580 feet thence south of the Northeast Quarter (N. E. $\frac{1}{4}$) of Section One (1), Township Eighty (80) North, of Range Twenty-five (25) West of the 5th P. M., described as follows: Beginning at the northeast corner of said forty-acre tract, thence West 580 feet thence south of the Northeast Quarter (N. E. $\frac{1}{4}$) of Section One (1), Township Eighty (80) North, of Range Twenty-five (25) West of the 5th P. M. For further partic ulars as to plaintiffs title, and the claimants, and the several defendants, and the unknown plaintiffs, you are referred to the petition. And you are further notified that unless you appear thereto and defend beaten, you will be sent to March Term, A. D., 1964, of the said Court, which will commence at Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, on the thirteenth day of March, you will be entered against you and judg. ment rendered thereon. DUDLEY & COFFIN. Attorneys for Plaintiff In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County. State of Iowa, Polk County, ss; Be it remembered that on the 25th day of January, 1904, the above cause came on for hearing before the court for an order approving a notice therefor, and upon consideration foregoing notice, and upon consideration thereof in connection with the petition, it is ordered that the foregoing notice be approved, and that the same be published in Iowa STATE BYSTANDER, nowhere other than in Iowa, for six consecutive weeks prior to the March Term of the Court aforesaid. HUGH BERNAN, Judge. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF OREDEMPTION. To J. G. McDonnell You, and both of you, are hereby notified that on the 7th day of December, 1897, the following described real estate, situated in Polk County, State of Iowa, to-wit: B22, Block 7, Clover, Ohio; and Addition 7, Des Moines, Iowa, was sold by the treasurer of said Polk County, for the taxes then due, delinquent and unpaid thereon for the year 1896, to G. W. 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