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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 10., No. 42. Mr. M. G. Newman has purchased a horse and will now be able to do all kind of carpenter work, plastering or paper hanging. --- CITY NEWS. (M. B. M. You have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit. Please inform us; we sold all your local news—fd. Mrs. Epperson of Desota is reported quite ill again. Vote for L. C. Sutherland for elder-man-at-large of West Des Moines. Mr. A. L. Walker of Sixth avenue is versick at this writing. Mrs. Garfeld Forbes of Memphis, Mo., arrived Monday for an extended visit with friends in the city. Mrs. Bryant Carr, 747 West Ninth, entertained Messrs. W. Baker and Joplin of Davenport last Wednesday eve. Mrs. Alma Strawthers and baby left last week for Pittsburg, Penn., to join her husband who is in business there. Henry Tibbs of Denver who was called here by the serious illness of his father, returned to that city Tuesday evening. Misa Eldora Green of Newton spent last Tuesday in our city. She says that her mother has been very sick since early in January. One of the happiest misses in Des Moines now is Margaret La Cour. Her parents made her a present of a fine piano this week. 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. Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Hyde and daughter Ada, and Jefferson Logan were in the legislature delegation that visited the State University at Iowa City last Thursday. Order your Easter flowers now from Morris Blair Floral Co., 609 Walnut street. Large stock of all kinds home-grown flowers, of the finest quality, with reasonable prices. Hon. A. B. Cummins, governor of Iowa, is very sick this week at his beautiful home on West Grand avenue. At this writing he is some better and his friends feel hopeful. Mrs. Peter Hass returned to her home in Clive last Friday after spending two weeks in the city with her daughter, Mrs. J. W. Jackson and other relatives. The H. B. S. will meet with Mrs. J. P. Hamilton, 700 Walker street, next Thursday the 31st. All members are requested to be present as there is business of importance to be transacted, also election of officers. By order of the president, Mrs. L. R. Palmer. Mrs. W. Y. Kates of Lake Park entertained a large number of her friends last Sunday in honor of her husband's birthday. The table was decorated with carnations and smillax. Dinner was served at 4:30 o'clock. The Olive Branch Whist Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Cousina Wednesday night, who served an elegant lunch to the club members. Next week the club will meet with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Graves, at which time the regular monthly prizes will be awarded to those having won the most games. Mr A. C. Rankin, the molder orator from Pennsylvania, has spent this winter in Iowa in the temperance cause, will presach next Sunday morning at Union Congregational church, corner Tenth and Park streets, at 10:30. Everybody should come out early to hear this eloquent divine. A large number of the members of the Progressive club of Highland Park and their friends were pleasantly entertained by Mr. and Mrs. George Lewis at a reception, given by the club at their home, Thursday evening of last week. Your Patronage is Kindly Solicited at the Jewell Restaurant W. Second and Walnut MEALS SERVED AT 16 CENTS. Under management of K. N. HYDE and MISS MARY MONTAGUE Little Russel, the son of Mr. and Mrs John W. Jackson of West Eleventh street, is reported ill this week. Historical Room Mrs. Martha Bass has been some what indisposed for a sow weeks. Mr. Robert Jones, a well known Des Moines man who has been suffering, has become demented and was taken to the Clarinda asylum to be cured. You must register Saturday, as it is the last day, if you wish to vote at the city election next Monday, provided your name is not already on the poll books. Mr, and Mrs. Adam Dixon, who met with quite a loss a few weeks ago by being burnt out, has rebuilt their house, adding one more room making it six rooms now, and moved into it this week. Order your Easter flowers now from Morris-Blair Floral Co., 609 Walnut street. Large stock of all kinds home grown flowers, of the finest quality with reasonable prices. The Misses Josephine and Alice Lagrie of Woodbine, Iowa, arrived in our city last Friday to make this city their future home awhile, as they have found employment. It is the first time they were ever here. Their father is the only colored man living in Woodbine and a blacksmith. We received a letter from our old friend and Des Moines boy, J. Edward Mosley of Halena, Mont., while he has taken unto himself one of Montana's damals and doing well, yet he says Iowa is the best state in the union and he hopes sometime to again number his residence in the Hawkeye state. An unusual honor was given a colored man last Tuesday during the session of the mine operator's convention. Mr. Edwin Perry war called from the hall and he selected Mr. J. H. Bates to preside during his absence, which the latter did in a very dignified manner. By the death of Mrs. Onnie Burrell in Elwood, Kansas, probably the oldest Negro in the state passes away. The d-ceased was the mother of four children, one of whom Mrs Wilson Hughes, is a resident of our city. Mrs Burrell was a devout christian and was loved by all who knew her. She never forgot her God, even through slavery, and departed this life in peace and happiness. J. B. Rush, one of our local lawyers, has left our city for Indianapolis, Iud, where he intends to enter the practice. His leave was a surprise to most people, but he had some trouble with his wife, which perhaps led him to make a change. He has lived in this state about five years from he has practice. He came from Kansas here. The Athenian Literary and Musical Society will give a musicale Tuesday evening March 29th, at the Union Congregational church, corner of Tenth and Park streets. Admission 10 cents Refreshments served after the program. Reading Miss Genevieve Bell; Guitar solo, F. E. White; Vocal solo, E. Tracy Blagburn; Instrumental duet, Mesdames Coalson and Hughes; Recitation, Miss Ethel Stewart; Instrumental solo, Miss Marguerite Fields; Vocal solo, Harry Hughes. Mrs. Dr. A. G. Edwards, one of our bright and well educated young women, was placed on the program of the annual convention of the Presbyterian Mi'i society which was held at Grinneil March 32 and 23. It was the first time a colored person had been honored in Iowa. She accepted and from the hearty compliments that that she received from the press she did herself much credit and our race much benefit. Mrs. Edwards was educated in the denomination. Among the colored delegates of the United Mine Workers of America who are attending the miners convention here this week are the Messers, John Chapman, J. H. Bates, Jesse Sears, A. Perkins, and L. C. Carey. They represent Sub District No. 2 of Buxton, and James James represents No. 1504 of Saylor. While the majority of the miners of this state voted against reduction in wages and for strikes, but they will accept the reduction as voted by the national organization. A BIRTHDAY PARTY One of the largest birthday parties that has been given this year was the on last Friday, given by Miss Alice Morton at the home of Mr. George Morton, 1177 Eleventh street. A large number of young people were present to spend the evening in playing whist and dancing. At a late hour refreshments were served. Miss Ethel Wells assisted in welcoming guests. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 Room 3-8, 290, 392 GOOD BLOCK Dos Mines, Ia CLARA A. CLIFF Geneal 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. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 1904. A new church choir was organized this week by the members of Union Congregational church, and will make their first appearance next Sunday. While the choir is not very large in numbers, yet some of its members are the most experienced and best singers in our city and state. B. A. Clark, son of Rev. T. A. Clark, and W. F. Hayes, have opened up a creditable grocery store at 114 51st street, between State and Dearborn streets. They will sell fancy groceries and meats at the very lowest prices.—Chicago Broad Ax. The many friends of Mr. Clark in this city and state will be glad to learn of him entering the commercial world, and wish him success. EDITORIALS. OUR WHITE NEWSPAPERS SHOULD BE FAIR. This week a white man committed one of the most fendish and inhuman crimes known to man, that was the assault and ravish of a seven-year old white daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGarren, who lives in the wealthiest and most fashionable part of our city, last Sunday about noon while the little child the Carnegie Institute and President Charles W. Needham of Columbia University. Howard University is one of the institutions of learning of higher education for the Negro. It is under the auspices of the Congregational church. THE REV. DAVID RANTING WILKINS Headed Towards the Cook County Jail Col. S. B. Turner last week had Elder or Col. David Ranting, Wilkins. If you are interested in the Russo-Japanese war, do not fail to procure one of the Atlases which the Chicago & North-Western Ry. has published. These Atlases afford a ready reference to all points in the Korean Peninsula, Manchuria and Japan where conflicts are likely to occur. They show the population of the chief cities, their location, etc. and also the relative strength and war footing of the opposing armies and navies. As the supply of these books is somewhat limited, send ten cents in stamps at once to L. E. Berry, General Agent C. & N. W. R'y., General Des Moines. FOR POLICE JUDGE FOR POLICE JUDGE. The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. A. J. Mathis, who is a candidate for police judge against W. R. Tris. It is a pleasure for us to announce his name, as he is one of our best and most reliable citizens of East Des Moines and served rice, and no doubt, would give them justice if they were brought up before him. Mr. Mathis is a man of mature years and judgment, being now in his 59th year. He is a native lowan, and has been engaged for forty-nine years, and in Des Moines since 1883, up to which time he was engaged in farming and stock raising and shipping. He has served four years as justice of the peace for Lee township, from 1888 to 1891, and for Des Moines in 1875 and again in 1885, upon each of which occasions he received many votes in excess of his party ticket, thus demonstrating his popularity as a citizen. He has been engaged in the real estate business at 331 East Fifth street in compton and son Frank A. for several years past. Mr. Mathis is a member of Calvary Baptist church, of Lodge No. 25, I. O. F., of the Woodmen of the World, the Woodmen of America and of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. There is perhaps not a voter in Des Moines who has not heard of or who does not know Mr. Mathis personally, and knowing him as they do no eulogy of him is needed at our hands. SUIT OR OVERCOAT $15 NO LESS NO MORE $15 TO OFFER WORLD'S LARGEST TAILORS 56 Stores in America 16 Stores in Europe A THOUSAND STYLES A SINGLE PRICE Fit and Satisfaction Quaranteed The Glasgow 710 WALNUT ST. DES MOINES SETTLERS RATES TO MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA The Minnesota & St. Louis R. R. will place on sale each Tuesday during March and April one way excursion tickets for the benefit of settlers at very low rate. 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. Cutte, G. P. & T. A, Minneapolis, Minn. Where Sheep Have Pastured. It takes six years for grass to grow where sheep have nailed it up and trampled it. Hawaiian Farm Wages. In Hawaii the average wage of a farm hand is $20 a month. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Physician and Surgeon. OWA PHONE 1081 MUTUAL PHONE 460 (Office) Miles' Drug Store EDITORIALS. OUR WHITE NEWSPAPERS SHOULD BE FAIR. This week a white man committed one of the most fiendish and inhuman crimes known to man, that was the assault and ravish of a seven-year old white daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry McGarren, who lives in the wealthiest and most fashionable part of our city, last Sunday about noon while the little child was on her way from Sunday School home. Indignation and excitement ran high, yet we never heard a word to lynch him. The next day the officers caught and arrested a white man who was afterwards identified by the little girl. While of course the BYSTANDER does not, under any circumstances recommended the lynch law or a mob taking the life of a human being without a fair trial, but the main point we want to emphasize is, why did not our white newspapers of the city publish this atrocious crime on the front page in large black face type "A White Brute Ravishes a Little Innocent White Girl?" as they would have done if the same crime had been committed by a colored man. Is this crime any less or any more of a crime simply because a white man commits it? Each of the white dailies tried to suppress the facts or condense them and place the article in an obscure corner of their paper. Even the Daily Capital hardly had a mention—if it had been a colored man, it would have been in their headline in large red letters. Oh how unfair is your Anglo race, which tries to mould sentiment. When one member of your own race commits thoseheinous crimes that you accused some members of my race, you try to screen him and his terrible crime from the public. Our brother contempories newspapers, why don't you condemn the whole white race because of the act or this one low man? Why don't you say they are all alike, as you would if it had been our race? Oh thou hypocrit! All we contend and ask for is to treat all the American citizens alike. If you say black brute, say white brute; if you condemn my race, condemn your race for doing the same crime. Is not that fair? PROFESSOR SCRUGGS HERE A very distinguished and veteren in the educational cause visited our city last Sunday, in the person of Reverend Dr. Scruggs, President of the Macon City Baptist College of Macon, Mo., which is supported almost wholly from donations by the colored Baptist of the West. Dr. Scruggs preached Sunday morning and evening at Corinthian Baptist church, and at 3 o'clock at the A. M. E. church; considering the inclement weather a large crowd greeted him. Monday evening he lectured at Corinthian Baptist church to a large crowd. His lecture was good and well received. He is a good speaker. After his address Dr. Dulin, J. L. Thompson and Rev. Henry McCraven was called on to make short addresses. Rev. H. S. Graves took up the collection, after which ice cream and cake was served. HOWARD'S NEW PRESIDENT TO BE INAUGURATED. We are in receipt of a very beautiful and unique invitation to attend the inauguration of Rev. John Gordon, D. D., as president of Howard University, Washington, D. C. Wednesday evening March 30th, at the First Congregational church. Among the distinguished men to deliver addresses are Rev. Dr. Edward Everett Hale, chaplain of the U. S. Senate; Dr. Wm. T. Harris, U. S. commissioner of education; President Wm. H. Crogman of Clark University, Atlanta, Ga.; President Daniel C. Gilman of the Carnegie Institute and President Charles W. Needham of Columbia University. Howard University is one of the institutions of learning of higher education for the Negro. It is under the auspices of the Congregational church. THE REV. DAVID RANTING WILKINS Col. S. B. Turner last week had Elder or Col. David Ranting. Wilkins, who is connected in some way or other with the Old Church Organ, arrested for criminal libel. The case came up before Justice Rhodes, 20th and state St. Tuesday, and judging from the number of lawyers the fighting Col, from Kentucky, who sometimes totes his big revolver around in his hip pocket, had to represent him, he is fearful that he will land in the Cook County jail. Among his leading attorneys, who went up against Justice Rhodes in his behalf, were Cols. Edward H. Morris, Louis B. Anderson, who will be nominated for county commissioner, providing Morris can run the county convention; John G. Jones, the biggest Mason in the world, and James A. Scott, late of Mississippi, and our good friend and highly esteemed fellow citizen, the Rev. Abraham Lincoln Murray, was on hand to up spiritual advice for his bosom friend Wilkins, who seemingly dislike s to have his toes held to the red hot fire. Col. Turner was represented by Cols. B. F. Moseley and Edward H. Wrigl. For more than two hours the lawyers fought and wrangled over the libelous matter which has appeared from time to time in the columns of the Old Church Organ in reference to Col. Turner an wife. Once or twice it looked as though Cols. Morris and Moseley, who were the leading counsel on each side, would lock horns or come to blows right in the court room, and Justice Rhodes was kept busy in reminding them that they were in a court of justice and not in Col. Bob Mott's crash-shooting resort, or words to the same effect, Finally Col. Morris, after he had exhausted the patience of the court with his unheard of objections, moved that his client be discharged, but Justice Rhodes, who was very fair to both sides in his rulings, shook his head as much as to say that he had already made up his mind to hold the saintly and the unfrooked preacher from Kentucky over to the Criminal Court under a good heavy bond, and the case was continued until 2 p. m. Tuesday, March 22nd, at which time the attorneys will make their final arguments before the court.-Chicago Broad Ax. MASONIG ENTERPRISE Some time ago the Blue Lodge of Kansas City organized an association known as the Masonic Building Association for the purpose of creating a Masonic Temple at a cost of $20,000. A lot costing $3,000 has been secured and paid for leaving a balance in hand of $1,000. Before the erection of the temple can be begun the association must have between 5 and 8,000 dollars in hand. To help acquire this sum it is planned to give a grand entertainment in Kansas City's famous Convention Hall, Monday March 28th. Blocks of tickets have been sent to Masons throughout the jurisdiction and a united effort is to be made to raise the money needed. This is a most commendable undertaking and demands the endorsement and support not only of every Mason, but also of every progressive race-loving Negro throughout the jurisdiction. Such a building as this will be a credit to the Negroes of the West and a standing monument to our progressiveness. We urge upon all our Masonic readers, especially, to take hold of this matter energetically and enthusiastically. We compliment the Masons of Kansas City upon their wisdom and far-sightened in undertaking what lodges in other cities of any considerable size should undertake, the ownership of their owa halls—Omaha Enterprise. Homesekers' Excursions to the Northwest, West and Southwest and Colonist 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 and North-Western RY. How She Signed the Check How She Signed the Check. "I sometimes think that if I had my car, I would law that women should not have bank books," said the tired-looking cashier. "Some of their mistakes would put a sensible schoolboy to shame. Among the checks handed in to me to-day was one for quite a large amount which the woman who had out said "Your loving Carrie." ALBIA NEWS Mr. F. P. Davis of Luces, Iowa was in Albia the first of the week looking after the interest of the Y. M. M. & P. A. of Iowa. Mr N. Schoolfield is still very ill at this writing. Mr. Dillon of Hocking was in town Sunday. Mr. Moe Washington of Ottumwa was in town over Sunday. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A.M. E. church. Presiding Elder Malone officiated all during the day. Miss Eliza Brown has returned this week from Hocking. Mr. Henry White of Centerville was in town looking after the Masono order this week. Mr. Doc Brummer and John Mines are still very sick. Quite a few strangers are in town. CLINTON ITEM& The river is showing indications of breaking up. J. N. Hancock transacted business in coral last week. Albert Robinson of Chicago is in the city, called here on account of the death of his uncle, Washington Dozier. Rev. W. A. Searle of Moyne, Ill., was in Clinton over Sunday, occupying the pulpit both morning and evening at Bethel A. M. E. church. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton is reported as being quite ill. W. L. G. Wukley returned Sunday evening to Kawauae after being in attendance at the funeral of the late deceased Washington Dozier. The first rainfall of the season occurred Monday morning, accompanied by lightning and thunder. In different parts of the city the precipitation was such as to impress one that there had been a cloud burst. The water came in such volume it was impossible for the manhole to take it away. Everyone hopes the weather will now become settled. DRED—At his home, $23 Hirston st. on Thursday afternoon at 1:10 oclock occurred the death of George Washington Dozier, whose illness has been noted quite frequently in these columns. Mr. Dozier was born early in the nineteenth century at La Grange, Ga., spending many happy days of his life, in his childhood home. In 1879 he came north, settling in Clinton. For a number of years his vocation was that of an employee in the saw mills. He later invested his earnings in land which he placed under cultivation, which netted him a good livelihood. The deceased is survived by a daughter, Miss Missison, and two sons, G. T. and Sherman, who are at home. He also leaves three sisters, Mrs. Melissa Giant of this city, Mrs. James Robinson of Lyons, and Mrs. Margaret Orcby of La Gange, Ga; a brother, Richard Simpson of this city and a number of friends. At death deceased was aged 93 years. He was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church, from which place the funeral was held on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Rev. W. A. Searcy of Moline offlasking, by Revs W. H. Speese, and P. P. Taylor. Interment taking place in Springdale cemetery. Miss Missouri Dozier and brothers Sherman and Grant desire through the columns of the HYSTANDER to thank their friends, who so heartily responded to them, in their hour of need at the time of the loss of their father, Washington Dozier. (Special to Kystander ) Chariton, Iowa, March S. — Editor of the BYSTANDEE: I desire to say a few words through the columns of your paper that the people may know where I am and what I have been doimg. I left Charinda, Iowa April 7, 1903 and have been doing missionary work in various places since then. My first work was in Collin next Des Moines, Saylor, Buxton, Charlton, and Cleveland. As to Cleveland I rescheduled there on the 20th last to a large congregation, both morning and evening. Rey, S. S. Miller, the missionary of the Iowa Baptist Association but now pastor of the second Baptist church at Clinton, has the following to say about my work: "All churches that have not the mission spirit sive in it, would do themselves justice to have Mrs. Anderson visit them and work among them in the interest of the great work of mission." MRS. JACOB A. ANDERSON, Charinda, Iowa Subscribe for the Bystander. Something like three-fourths of the annual expenditure of the Turkish government has of recent years been for arms and munitions of war. Silent Japanese Soldiers. Japanese soldiers fight noiselessly. They have no bands, no drums beat revelle or tattoo, and in action they utter no cheers. Irrigation Adds Value. By means of irrigation something like 3,500,000 acres of land in Bokra have been increased in value over 230,000,000. Smiths Lead All. In the city of Washington there are 3,000 Browns, 15,000 Smiths, 14,000 Johnsons and 1,000 Joneses. Average journey of Freight. The average journey of a ton of weight is 128 miles. Interests with Martimmy. The iead of a Berlin firm, finding that the young women wlckers had become engaged in member of the staff, discharged bar. The young woman thereupon sued her former employer for the amount of her salary for the remaining months of the year for which she had been engaged, and judgment was given in her favor on the ground that neither the betrothed nor any slight caress could be regarded as just cause for dismissal. Patchouli Perfume. Patchouli, known for its penetrating odor, is delivered from the leaves of the tropical herb, postgestion patchouli. The plant in its wild state is found in East India, but now also cultivated. The supply of lilies for the perfume industry comes only from Java and different sections of. Malacca peninsula; also from Cukoil island, near Singapore. The Shaking of Belief "As one grows older," remarked the lady with the bloom of youth on her cheeks and the artificial frizz in her pompadour, "one begins to lose confidence in the people and things around her. You've trusted so completely. Don't you think so?" "Yes," agreed the plump bachelor, "especially in the mirrors." Mental Trim Requisite. A man who wants to do his best must keep himself in mental trim. If he would achieve the highest success he must be a correct thinker. He cannot think discord, and bring harmonious conditions into his business. His wrong thought will honeycomb and undermine his prospects in life—London Answers. **Indigestion From a Street Organ.** An Italian organ grinder was recently fined eight shillings in a London police court for persisting in "grinding his instrument of torture" while one, Miss Brown, described as a "ill or ardy lady," was "trying to finish her lunch." The plaintiff held that the playing gave her "violent indigestion." Guascomen Hold ue Meng Three Parisian "apechees" or "bool-gana," recently set on a man who was taking his wife home after a performance at the Odeon. It chanced that the man was a professor of savate—hand and foot "boxing"—and the roughs were insensible when the police took them away. An Amendment Small Edna was repeating the Lord's Prayer after her mother one evening, and when she rushed the part relating to the request for our help, she said and said: "Mamma hadn't 'oo better told Dodz i like jam on it, too?" To Strike Corpu Medal A provisional committee, including more than fifty members of the Institute of France, has been formed with the object of commemorating the scientific work of the late Prof. A. K. Browne of a medal struck for that purpose. Russian Subsidies. Russian steamers plying between ports in European Russia and those in the far East receive from the government a subsidy equal to the dues paid by the steamer for passage through the Suez canal—$170 a ton. Air-Tight Dust Packages The municipal regulations of Berlin insist that refuse, ashes and all that is generally though inaccurately summarized by the term "dust" should be carried through the streets in airtight receptacles. Transparent Umbrellas Transparent umbrellas are a novelty in London. The substance of which they are made has the color of ivory, and its constitution is a secret of the inventor. Collisions are thus rendered unlikely. Daily Guide to Flattery If there is something on the table that the hostess knows is so badly cooked that she feels bored about it, ask for more and eat it with the greatest apparent relish.—Baltimore Americap Bohemian Sugar Prices. The Bohiemian sugar manufacturers are complaining bitterly of the continued fall in the price of sugar, which is expected to continue the production of beet root necessary. Meant No Harm. A Hindoo barrister, pleading his client's case in court, said to the judge: "I seek only to place my box of contention firmly in your honor a eye." Referred to Eye and Ear Infirmary. It is not easy to explain why a white cat with blue eyes is deaf but this seems to be a rule with few exceptions.—Our Animal Friends. Clock Made in 1492. Emil Kuehnel of Manchester. N. H., has a clock which was used in the days of Columbus. It is marked "Anno, 1492." Last of French Peers. The Marquis of Gouton Saint-Cyr, who died in his 89th year, was the last survivor of the peers of France. Parisian Budget. The budget for the city of Paris for 1904 amounts in receipts and expenses to a total sum of $65,063,475. ```markdown ``` IF 71. or 72. or 73. or 74. or 75. or 76. or 77. or 78. or 79. or 80. or 81. or 82. or 83. or 84. or 85. or 86. or 87. or 88. or 89. or 90. or 91. or 92. or 93. or 94. or 95. or 96. or 97. or 98. or 99. or 100. or 101. or 102. or 103. or 104. or 105. or 106. or 107. or 108. or 109. or 110. or 111. or 112. or 113. or 114. or 115. or 116. or 117. or 118. or 119. or 120. or 121. or 122. or 123. or 124. or 125. or 126. or 127. or 128. or 129. or 130. or 131. or 132. or 133. or 134. or 135. or 136. or 137. or 138. or 139. or 140. or 141. or 142. or 143. or 144. or 145. or 146. or 147. or 148. or 149. or 150. or 151. or 152. or 153. or 154. or 155. or 156. or 157. or 158. or 159. or 160. or 161. or 162. or 163. or 164. or 165. or 166. or 167. or 168. or 169. or 170. or 171. or 172. or 173. or 174. or 175. or 176. or 177. or 178. or 179. or 180. or 181. or 182. or 183. or 184. or 185. or 186. or 187. or 188. or 189. or 190. or 191. or 192. or 193. or 194. or 195. or 196. or 197. or 198. or 199. or 200. or 201. or 202. or 203. or 204. or 205. or 206. or 207. or 208. or 209. or 210. or 211. or 212. or 213. or 214. or 215. or 216. or 217. or 218. or 219. or 220. or 221 IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. Published Every Friday by the Bystander Publishing Co.. Fifth and Locust. Room 405. Marquardt 0000 Block. Iowa. Phone 899. Official Paper of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. L. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. 14.50 months. 7.50 months. All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the State Bystander Publishing Company. Communications must be written on one side of the paper only and be of interest to the public. "Brevity is the soul of wit." remember. Must return rejected Manuscript, unless accompanied by post-age stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion. Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies and secret societies half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc. terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is one of the largest people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Clinton.....A. A. Bush Davenport.....John T. Maraby Beakuk.....Miss Artisha Fields Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine.....Miss Fannie Grooms Marshallhall...C. H. Walker Marmock. Miss H. Walker Ottawa...Mrs. Helena Downey Beck Island.....Mrs. C. J. Toliver Blox City.....Mrs. Etta Grant Molline, Ile.....Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone.....Miss Mary Coleman Washington.....Mrs. James Redd Galesburg, Ile.....Mrs. E. J. McGruder Burlington.....O. C. Folks Dubuque.....Miss Gertrude Evans E. M. E. Mrs. E. Superior, Wis. Mrs. Geo. H. Wade Alba.....Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Adelaide Perkins Ft. Madison.....Anna Harper EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGEE'S LAUR DRY is the best in the city. Try them and be doodled. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. FROM THE PENCIL'S POINT. If a woman paints she should aban- don the tear-shredding habit. A man with a cloven breath ought to be in the spicy speaker class. Love may be blind, but there is al- ways a spark of feeling between lov- ers. Mary a meek man develops into a high stepper when the elevator isn't running. Few married women would flirt were it not for the indifference of husbands. A woman who wants but little here below should get married and let it go at that. When it comes to acquiring a knowledge of schoolbooks the small boy prefers absent treatment. An Ohio woman holds the record. After driving her husband to drink she got a divorce, then married him again to reform him. One touch of nature may make the whole world kin, but two touches of your fellow man would indicate that you are an easy mark. Don't think; because a name looks attractive on a visiting card that the paying teller of a bank would recognize it at the bottom of a check. SMALL THOUGHTS. Tell a woman you admire her if you want her to think you are intelligent. A small boy says that velocity is what a chap lets go of a bumblebee with. Some tailors would make excellent cavalrymen; they are natural-born chargers. When a girl knows she is handsome she does not object to having her picture taken in a group. The most successful trained nurse is the one who succeeds in marrying her wealthiest patient. Nothing is more likely to arouse the fire of a spinster than the sight of an orange tree in full bloom. When a dumb man doesn't want to be interviewed all he has to do is to put his hands in his pockets. Lots of girls would marry for the sake of the new outfit required for the wedding if for no other reason. CAREFULLY THOUGHT OUT. Often the explanation has nothing to do with the case. Some men make a living by letting their wives keep boarders. When two women get wound up the third is apt to be run down. You can seldom catch the storyteller by putting salt on his tale. Pessimists are people who go around looking for thorns to sit on. Second Daring Attempt of Japanese to Bottle Harbor. COVERED BY BOMBARDMENT Seven Merchantmen Were Sunk at Harbor's Mouth—Three Thousand Japanese Officers and Bluejacket Volunteers fourorious Duty. London. March 25.—The Daily Telegraph publishes a dispatch from its Tokyo correspondent under yesterday's date, which says: "On the night of March 22 the Japanese fleet renewed the attempt to bottle up Port Arthur. Sixteen warships escorted seven merchant steamers to the mouth of the harbor and under cover of the bombardment the steamers ran in and were sunk in desired positions. Three thousand Japanese officers and blue jacket volunteers for this duty. An official report is expected this afternoon." London, March 25.—The Daily Teleloger's circumstantial report from its Tokio correspondent that the Japan government sent a message to Arthur on the night of March 22 is not confirmed from any other quarter. The special dispatches to the other morning papers announce no new developments in the war and give a few sidelights on the operations. The Standard's Tien Tsin correspondent says that Viceroy Alexieff renewed his demand for the withdrawal of all Chinese officials and soldiers from Manchuria on the ground that otherwise it would be impossible for him to return. The Daily Mail's correspondents give from Japanese sources some details of the condition of Port Arthur which were gathered during a recent visit of a Chinese junk there. It is asserted that a boom had been placed across the entrance to the roadstead at Port Arthur, and so carelessly laid as to equally endanger both Russian and Japanese vessels. The damage Russian warships, these reports say, were repaired with such haste that it is dangerous for them to leave their anchorage. Eight battleships and cruisers and ten torpedo boats often leave the harbor, but never go far from the harbor. Japanese naval officers praise the quality of the Russian torpedo boat destroyers, which, they confess, have done excellent work, but they declare that the Russian shells are badly fused and fall to explode except when they strike direct upon armor, and that their charges of fire are serious damage. The Daily Mail's Shanghai correspondent says that the Japanese are secretly engaging Chinese to act as irregular correspondents. CHINESE MIXING IN WAR. Now Beloved They are Only Waiting Opportunity Berlin, March 25.—A communication from a well-known diplomat in Paris is published by the semi-official Post, in which it is asserted that a most pessimistic view is being taken at Paris of the tension which is declared to have undone China. All fears regard the attitude of China toward the war seem, the statement continues, to be approaching a realization. Dispatches have been received from Pelkin stating that the Chinese are not anxious any intention of abandoning its attitude of neutrality but everything, the diplomats aver goes to show that it is really only waiting for a favorable opportunity to take part in the hostilities. The Russian government has received similar reports from its ministers and is taking measures in consequence. In the last day or two an exchange of views of an exhaustive character is said to have taken place between the French and Russian governments as to China's intervention in the war, and to the lines of action to be adopted by France in this eventuality. The answer of the Chinese government to the threatening dispatches sent in by Russia is awaited with anxiety. THIRSTING FOR REVENGE. Kuropatkin Receives Telegram of Kuropatkin, Ferry Cos, Lvivskyi Welcome From Gen. Linvitt. Liao Yang, Manchuria, March 25.— Ge. Ma has transferred his head- quarters to Tungue Chou and his troops have been withdrawn west- ward of the Sin Min Tung railroad. Viceroy Yuan Shi Kai is now at Tien Tsin. Chinese troops are returning to Ping Ting. The Japanese resisters reported that the Japanese propose to land troops at Gatisia, north of Shan Mal Kwang. There are numerous Japanese spies at Shan Mal Kwang and elsewhere on the railroad to Yin Kow. A detachment of Gen. Mishchenko's troops respond to North Korea resistance. A party is always watching An Ju but the Russians have not encountered any Japanese during the past few days. On the arrival of Gen. Kuropatkin in Trans-Balkal territory, Gen. Lilvitch sent the commander to retrieve the troops were thirsting to take revenge on the enemy and were impatiently awaiting his arrival. Advices from South Manchuria and North Korea say all is quiet there. TRIPLE ALLIANCE IN EAST. St. Petersburg, March 22—The Novoe Vremya publishes prominently a Paris dispatch declaring it is believed there that a triple alliance between Japan, China and Korea has been formed, which was the real object of the Marqui Ito's visit to Seoul. Beyond the movement of troops to the far east, which is progressing satisfactorily and in accordance with Russian plans, the government's advises indicate little need for no social telegrams announcing collctions with the enemy had received up to noon. The government had no information to substantiate the reported capture of 1,800 Japanese north of the Yalu river, and it is assumed that they definitely have been reported if true. SHOWING PROJECTED RAILWAY FROM FUZAN TO ITS CROSSING THE TRANS-SIBERIA VLADIVOSTOK IS EXPECTING SIEGE WOMEN SEWING BANDAGES Japanese Arrangements In Korea Are Perfect—Troops Suffer From Illness and Cavalry Horses Are Dying, But Army Is Full of Spirit. Vladivostok, March 24—While use situation of Vladivostok remains quiet, it is not expected that Vladivostok will continue to be much longer free from the vigorous operations of the Japanese. In anticipation of the appearance of the enemy and of a possible siege, a woman's circle has been formed. It sits six hours early at the ministry of marine, preparing bandages of linen for wounded soldiers and sailors. Most of the women in Vladivostok belong to this circle. In Nikolsk, forty miles north of Vladivostok on the railroad, a committee has been formed under the provisions of the vice president to处决 situations towards the increase of the fleet. London, March 24.—A series of messages dated between March 10 and March 17, sent by a correspondent of the Mail at Chihuahua, Korea, deceived by an arrangement of the Japanese in Korea. Elaborate preparations have been made for landing troops and advancing them through the country. Pontoon bridges and stables are built where the Japanese have held two enormously strong positions at Ping Yang and near Pongan, Hwai Ju and Seoul. The latter, the correspondent says, is practically impregnable and secures Seoul from land attacks from the north. In the event of defeat, it is intended to hold the passes at Kazan, thus protecting the Ping Yang valley. The Japanese troops are suffering from dysentery and pneumonia and many of their men are in arrangements and the correspondent says are poor, have died, but the army is full of spirit. There are probably 20,000 Japanese at Ping Yang which the correspondent points out, might easily have been taken when the Russian scouts first arrived in 1590. Japanese soldiers at Ping Yang. The Russians intended to make Anju their base, but, owing to delay in the arrival of reinforcements, they were afraid they would be cut off and so retired. Meanwhile the Japanese advanced to Ping Yang by forced the Japanese being almost without equipment. According to this correspondent the Russians are preparing to prevent the Japanese from landing west of Anju, and he says the Japanese sailors admit that Port Arthur is so protected that it would mean death to approach it. PLANS of JAPAN=SE Want to Drive the Russians Across the Amur St. Petersburg, March 22. - Vladivostok papers which have just arrived here say that a member of the Japanese consulate declared on the eve of his demise that he would drive the Russians across the Amur, restore Manchuria to China and annex Korea. The Vladivostok editors find it almost impossible to get out their papers. The supply of paper is practically nonexistent, and steam in the press boilers because the horses which carted the water have gone, most of the reporters and compositors have either been called to the colors or have bolted and no advertisement was made. St. American Teens. Manila, March 22—T. e datto Hassen, who wounded M. H. L. Scott duig an engagement in Jolo in November last, has been killed by pursuing troops. All the other dattos alided the troops in locating Hassen. Even the police have been in position of any kind to the American rule in the land of Jolo. GERMAN CONSUL'S CAUTION. Tells Germans They Stay in New Chwang at their Own Peril. Yin Kow, March 22—The Germans consul from Tien Tien at a meeting of German citizens held here counselled all residents of that nationality that that Chwang at their own risk, and that in event of loss of property recovery was doubtful. Also that in the event that Russia was defeated the recovery of losses, if possible, would only be after a long time; but if Japan was defeated recovery would be soon proven against the unfeinite withdrawal of a warship from New Chwang. RUMOR FAVORS JAPANESE. Reported Port Arthur Has Fallen and Russians Lose 600. London, March 22.—A number of rumors are printed in the newspapers here this morning, but they must be accepted with great reserve. The Dally Telegraph's Tokio correspondent cables a newspaper report of the Japanese occupation of Port Arthur after a combined land and sea attack Saturday and Sunday. It is asserted that a division of Japanese landed on the Lino Tung peninsula on Saturday and engaged the Russians. Port Arthur while the fleet bombed from Saturday evening until Sunday morning. The same correspondent reports a sharp encounter at Chyng Son (on the Yalu river, about thirty miles northwest of Wilu) in which the Russians took six hundred in killed or wounded. The Dally Chronicle's长江 correspondent hears from Niuchang that the Japanese crossed Tatung pass, forty miles from Hal Cheng, and that collisions occurred with the Reports from Seoul and Tokyo are to the effect that Marquis Ito has arranged to lend 5,000,000 to ($2,500,000) each case. According to Standard's Tien Tsin correspondent, China is appealing to the powers for an extension of a year in the period for the payment of the indemnity growing out of the court. The correspondent at Tien Tsin of the Daily Mail reports that Katochka, a Japanese merchant and Russian spy, has been assassinated by being shot at that the Japanese authorities discuss any knowledge of the assassination. HAD NO GUNS. That, Was Why Vladivostok Fort Did Not Really London, March 21.—A correspondent of the Times at Nüchwang cables as follows: "According to information received here the reason the Vladivostok forts did not reply to the bombardment by the Japanese was because the batteries were not provided with guns, but were being night and day to place guns in position. The bombardment destroyed the Linevite battery. The Russian losses were slight, because the batteries were desorbed. The guns were held until the tank as at Port Arthur. The supply of provisions there is running short and the population is panic stricken. The ice is considered the only real protection. correspondent of the Times with the Japanese forces, by wireless telegraphy via Wai Hai Wai, under date of March 20, sends over a column of matter which is mostly a description of the Russians and Japanese on March 9. He says that Admiral Tego has since been comparatively passive, according to the latest advises, and that Port Arthur has been given a respite after the destroyers have kept a close blockade. The correspondent says that Vice Admiral Kimamura's bombardment of Vladivostok was solely intended to harrass the Russians man and to compel them to surrender the barber. The vice admiral brought his ships within range opposite the deadpoint of the forts on the northeast entrance. The Russians did not reply because the Japanese vessels took up the guns of the arms. HEADQUARTERS IN ISTHMUS. Panama Canal Commissioners Will Be on the Ground. Washington, March 24.—Two important points have been developed in connection with the work of the Isthmian canal commission. One is that the headquarters of the commission probably will be on the Isthmus of Panama, instead of the Albuquerque, Alabama, location, probably will be maintained here. The other point is that part of the time at least five of the commissioners will not be devoted to their private Interests. Admiral Walker and General Davis will devote their entire time to the canal work. Legislation now pending before congress provides for the construction of the American zone in Panama. Should it be enacted into law it is quite probable that the president may designate General Davis as the governor of the canal srp. ADOPT AGGRESSIVE TACTICS. Democratic Senators Want Postoffice Invocation. Washington, March 24.—Aggressive tactics have been decided upon by the democratic members of the senate to air their demands for an investigation by congress of the postoffice department. Notice to that effect was served on the committee on postoffice and postmaster duties, and the committee again put off the requests of Senators Gorman and Clay that one of the resolutions, now pending in the committee looking to a congressional investigation be reported to the senate. The plan of the democratic senators is now to offer a resolution calling attention to the former resolutions that have been permitted to sleep in the committee. This would bring the entire question before the senate. WESTERN CANADA HAS AN EXCELLENT CLIMATE. The Saskatchewan Valley Very Highly Favored. An interesting feature of Western Canada is its climate. Those who have made a study of it speak highly of it. The Canadian Government Agents are sending out an Atlas, and at the same time giving valuable information concerning railway rates, etc., to those interested in the country. As has been said, the climate is excellent. The elevation of this part of Canada is about 1,800 feet above the sea, about two, that is, about 1,500 feet for Minnesota. It is very desirable attitude. The country has a very climate. The climate taking the seasons through. The winters are bright and the summers are pleasantly warm. R F. Stuart, director of the meteorological service for Canada, says: "The salient features of the climate of the Canadian northwest territories are a clear, bracing atmosphere during the greater part of the year, and a medium rainfall and snowfall. The mean temperature for July at the peg is 42. The other temperature is higher than at any part of England, and the latter is very similar to that found in many parts of the southern countries." At Prince Albert the average daily maximum in July is 76 and the minimum 48. Owing to this high day temperature with much sunshine, the average monthly temperature is ample. Moisture is ample in the Saskatchewan valley, being about 18 inches annually. It is notable that about 75 per cent of the moisture falls during the crop months. Thus, Western Canada gets as much moisture when it is needed and with several hours more sunshine than in the growing season, it is not difficult to understand why crops mature quickly and yield bountifully. Winter ends quickly, sowing is done during April and sometimes in March. Harvest comes in August, about the middle. Cyclones, blizzards, dust and sand storms are unknown. "He's built in an awfully peculiar way, isn't he?" "Yes, the only thing he can buy ready made is an umbrella." "Well, Robbie, you've got a new little slater; she just arrived this morning, said the proud father. "Do we get any trading stamps with her, pop?" asked little Robbie. Barker—"This is an age of high civilization. Parker, oh, I don't mind. Mr. body is discussing how much good the Russo-Japanese war will do us." "A great actor is usually wedded to his art, is he not?" "Yes; an armful of them is wedded. 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The dispatches to the emperor from Viceroy Alexieff and private information shows that the Russians suffered no serious damage, naving but five killed and ten wounded. Vice Admiral Makaroff claims that one of the Japanese vessels was The emperor received the first message regarding the attack late yesterday afternoon, but nothing was allowed to reach the public until 10 o'clock last night. He sent a message to the public which has reached St. Petersburg shows that the defenders of Port Arthur had taken seriously to heart the coup of the Japanese war, and were now maintaining a sharp lookout. The Japanese torpedo boats were the harbor entrance under cover of darkness, but both times they were detected far out at sea and were driven off by the hot fire opened on them. The breaking of day necessarily prevented further torpedo attacks. Top troop brought up his battleships and cruisers. The division of his fleet was for the purpose of making a cross fire upon the harbor in the hope of destroying the town and of damaging the Russian ships lying in the basin or at least to demolish the personnel of the fortress. The bombardment of March 9 showed to the Russians the advantage to the enemy of the position off Liaochishui which Vice Admiral Togo's Admiral Makarov sought to minimize this advantage by so stationing the battleship Revisan that her shells could reach the Japanese battleships. The fact that the Revisan was used for this purpose is not clear. Her great guns had been removed and installed as a battery at Pigeon bay, and that it has given rise to the impression that there is a lack of great guns at Port Arthur, where they have been effective to protect the town at the only point which Admiral Togo seems to regard as vulnerable from the sea. When the first ornate dispatches were given to the crew of Port Arthur that Vice Admiral Makarov and put to sea and that a naval fight and taken place. While this would be in keeping with '7 character as an officer, which is further indicated by his use of a cruiser as his flagship, and with the plans of the Russian authorities. Later advises established the fact that the admiral had simply gone with the undamaged portion of his fleet to the cuter roads where he could more effectively support the enemy, and gives him a chance to advantage of any weakness which might develop in the enemy's attack. London, March 23.—A dispatch to Renter's Telegram company from St. Petersburg says: "Japanese torpedo boats appeared off Port Arthur at midnight of the night of March 21-22 and the shore batteries and guardships shelled for two hours. "The Japanese retreated but reappeared four hours later, when they met with the same reception, when they retreated again. "The Japanese squadron of two divisions composed of four and eleven ships and accompanied by eight torpedo boats, appeared and the Russian squadron sailed out from the coast. "No further details regarding the action are obtainable. "At 9 a. m. the Japanese battleships having fired several shots at the enemy were carried behind the promontory, commenced a bombardment of Port Arthur." NO HARM BEFALLS JAPS Are Permitted to Leave Siberia Unmalested. St. Petersburg, March 23—United States Ambassador McCormick has been instructed by the state department, at the request of M. Taka-ni, the Ambassador at Washington, to the Russian Embassy, what facilities will be afforded to the 40,000 Japanese in Siberia to return to Japan. According to information received here comparatively few Japanese are now embassy staff, so they left there just prior to or after out of the war. The United States embassy, which is charged with safeguarding Japanese interests, has thus far only responded to the appeals of a score of Japanese coming from Siberia to Russia. The last, a batch of people coming from irksutk, was sent to Berlin Saturday. Not one of them has been molested, but it is considered safer that the Japanese be placed beyond the region of possible danger. No appeals in from Japanese residing in St. Petersburg and other cities of European Russia. Jail is Full of Murders Chicago, March 24—Louis Pesant was yesterday sentenced to hang on April 15 for the murder of Mrs. Mary S. Pillars, last fall, strangled the women to death to procure $200 which she possessed. The number of condemned prisoners is seven, a number that has been equaled only at the time of the anarchists' trial. There are twenty-nine in the trial awaiting trial for murder. This is a greater number than has ever hereafter been in the Chicago fall for murder. Time loosely apaint will not again be bewon—R. Greene. The Bookman has found an amusing thing in a French translation of one of President Roosevelt's books, Mr. Roosevelt had quoted the famous remark of Senator Ingalls to the effect that "in politics the Golden Rule and the American institutions are an indiscent dream." To this quotation the French translator felt it necessary to apprehend an explanatory footnote, which read as follows: "The Golden Rule: One of the aporisms ascribed to Pyrrhoceras." Here is a story from the velvet: When Joseph Coamperlm traveled to De La Rey's country he found that the only hall available was very small for the audience he wished to address, and accepted De La Rey's offer of "his parlor." When he reached the ruins of De La Rey's house, however, he found a platform built out on to the open velvet, "or lor" asked the statesman. "That is on her shoulder you have left me," replied the soldier. 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The university people asked for $480,000, and the senate committee recommends the appropriations to the State University. Weeks, who was on the visiting committee to the State university, does not concur in the recommendation of the other members of the visiting committee, and has prepared a minority appropriation of $27,000. The university people are up in arms and when the matter is debated in the committee of the whole, as it will under the rules, a storm of protest is expected. It was expected that the State Agricultural college at Ames, receive $232,000 in place of the $50,000 asked for. In this recommendation there is no provision for an additional support fund. It was expected that the State Agricultural passage of the millage tax, but the ways and means committee declared against this. The house of representatives has indefinitely postponed the resolution by Representative Head, expressing sympathy with Russia in her war with Japan, on report to that effect from committee of the House of Representative Weeks of Gutherie county is the chairman. This committee also reported in favor of the indefinite postponement of the resolutions memorizing congress to improve relations with the Mississippi rivers, and the reports were adopted by the house. The appropriations committees of the legislature have agreed to recommend appropriations for the survivors of the house elevator a few weeks ago as follows: For the husband of Mrs. Fountain, $2,000; for the son of Mrs. Fountain, $3,000; for the husband of Mrs. Fountain, $2,500, making $7,500 altogether. Mrs. Fountain and Mrs. Hoch were killed. The bill by Senator Young of Lice providing for the disposition of money received from the gate receipts at the penitentiaries, has been passed by the senate. The bill provides that the money shall go to building up of the libraries in the penitentiaries and other state institutions. The admission to the penitentiaries is 25c, except in the case of relatives. A concession to the penitentiaries this practice $-2.226.51 at Anamasa, and $3.663.01 at Fort Madison. Under the law, there is no way of disposing of this fund. Reversing the decision of the lower court in the case of John Watkins as the Iowa Central Railroad company with O. H. Mock intervenor, the supreme court gave a majority opinion in the case of the vengeance of a right of way in free simple to a railway company vests the grantee with the same unlimited rights in the premises which a similar conveyance for private uses would be allowed. Judge McClain, Weaver filed a minority opinion, concurred in by Judge McClain, in which he holds that the contrary of this decision is true. The case was appealed from Judge C. W. Vermilion, who decided in favor of the plaintiffs. The senate passed Senator Dowell's bill, making it possible for cities to make river improvements to prevent floods. The bill, was presented as a result of the agitation of Des Moines and the purpose of formulating a plan of flood prevention. The bill provides that cities may dredge or improve rivers in the manner that may be necessary to prevent floods upon petition of city owners, and assess the cost after the manner of street improvements. In response to the alarm call sent into Washington by State Veterinarian Dr. Paul Koto of Forest City concerning the outbreak of malade ducol among the horses of Van Buren, Missouri, the bureau of animal industry at Washington, has arrived in Iowa and will look over the situation and report to the department at Washington. No attempt is being made to disguise the seriousness of the trouble. It will be a herculean task to identify the cause, have it traced the disease, and this will be the only possible method of stamping it out. The legislature is face to face with the necessity of raising the Iowa tax levy. It has been tacitly agreed to require that the tax levy be only $1,500,000 in sight. Either most stringent paring down process will have to be indulged in, or the levy will have to be increased. "I don't see what we are to do," said Senator Garst, chairman of the senate appropriations committee. He will have to appropriate two million and we only a million and a half in sight. Representative Mattes, chairman of the house committee on appropriation, said he would "We are face to face with an imperative condition," said Mr. Mattes. "We will either have to raise the tax levy or we will have to cut down the discretionary capacity." It is the guilty man who is always afraid of his "shadow." The smallest fish often inspire the biggest tales. When a clock is fast you can regulate it but it's different with a young man Even Cupid must be a monolist, since there can be no love without trust. An odd notice has been seen over a shop in Carlo: "I speak English and understand American," and with glass bottoms are now at the service of those who wish to view the marine growth about Catalina Island, California. Rain falls more frequently between 3 o'clock and 8 o'clock in the morning than at any other times during the twenty-four hours. On all railways in French colonies near the tropics the are generally of iron, timber being destroyed in a hurricane, and the climate or insects. In Coeibin, China, iron is used exclusively. In West Africa a very hard native wood is occasionally employed. So Mr. Hanna left only $3,000,000. As fortunes go nowadays he is comparatively a poor man. Air famine is the common cause of mortality. THE LEGISLATURE. Des Moines, March 18—Senate—The senate yesterday passed the bill appropriating $125,000 for the establishment of a home for dipsomaniacs at Knoxville. Des Moines, March 19—Senate—The senate voted to accept an invitation to visit the State University at Augusta to attend the passage of his bill requiring the examination of the books of county auditors, treasurers and clerks. The bill changing the time of the meeting to Wednesday and January instead of May and November was passed. The senate passed the house bill requiring telgram and telephone companies to report for the state council instead of the state auditor. House.—Wyland introduced a resolution for adjournment April 2. Bushman introduced a resolution which was adopted, calling upon the board of the state institutions to suspend balances in the different funds at the state institutions. The house passed the Hughes senate resolution memorializing congress to convene a constitutional convention to amend the constitution of the senators of the United States may be elected by direct vote of the people. The Hart bill to give counties the right to support and bury indigent soldiers of all wars was passed. The Senate passed the similarities of county auditors was passed. Des Moines, March 21.—Senate.—The senate concurred in the house provision for a committee to visit the school for the deaf at Council Hill. The deafs of minor importance were passed. House—Lewis' bill requiring that interest shall be paid on state funds deposited in banks was passed. The bill to raise the compensation of boards of supervisors for committees work from $2.50 to $4 a day for each member, was defeated. The house overwhelmingly voted against reconsideration of the bill to make the First congressional and First judicial districts, coextensive. Des Moines, March 22—President Herriot forced the senate to do business today by counting a quorum and the adoption of Reed methods created a new standard for the administration of the senators. The action was taken in connection with the consideration of the Eriksen motion to secure the endorsement of the senate to the senate. The senate used the use of the mails at one per cent per pound for the transmission of library books through the mails. The vote was sixteen for and five against, and the senate decided to see that a quorum was present, though not voting, pronounced the measure passed. Lewis' bill to prove it possible for committees to serve in the acceptance of permits to sell in-vesting in berry farms, to make it possible for children in one township to attend high school in another, the tultion to be paid by the district from which the pupils themselves was defeated. House—Resolution for adjournment April 6 was adopted. A motion to reconsider was fled. Report of board control showed that it has on nand 15,000 acres of land killed. English's bill prohibiting railroad companies from complying训men to work to exceed sixteen hours continuously in any one twenty-four hours in the State Agricultural college a state highway commission was passed. The Hart bill to appropriate $19,000 for the town National Guard for the enlistment of 100 soldiers $13,000 because of a deficit of $19,000 during the last biennial period—was passed. Among other bills passed were the following: To provide for a board of supervisors to the positions of the Sixth and Seventh Regiments in the battle of White Stone Hill, South Dakota, in 1863; giving boards of supervisors authority to levy a two mill general road tax; appropriating funds for the fish and game commissioner. Des Moines, March 23.—Senate. The senate passed a bill by Brooks compelling directors of Iowa banks to provide for the examination of banks by two directors, not officers or employees of the banks, twice every year, or whenever the state auditor may uncover problems the banks cannot know whether are good and the directors are expected to pass on these, and furnish the necessary information. They will be required to bank and to the state auditor, the results of their examinations. The two insurance bills which had passed the house were passed. Lambert's bill was passed. And equipment companies was passed. House.—The house passed the bill to afford $200,000 for the completion of the state historical department building. The vote was 57 to 18. It also passed the bill by Koonz of the state to erect a statue to former Governor Samuel J. Kirkwood in the Hall of Fame at the national capitol. The bill to admit grandchildren of soldiers to the Soldiers' Orphans' Home was passed. The factories to report all accidents on their lives to the state labor commissioner was defeated. The Teter bill to subject the gypsum mines of the state to the laws governing coal mines was passed. The bill to appropriate $7,500 for a state bacteriological laboratory was defeated. The bill to regulate hand and mind hewers was indefinitely postponed. The bill to authorize a roster of Iowa soldiers in the civil war was passed. The house approved the strict application of the fire escape law to theaters in Iowa. The great trouble with a woman who has business ability is that she neglects to curl her hair. Make the best of the troubles you have and don't freer for more. a foetus is still steal. A foetus good beefsteak is one that isn't nofed for its durability. What a man sows he shall reap—unless he is an amateur gardener. Some infants might cry less if their mothers wouldn't attempt to vocalize. Faith is the hand wherewith we take everlasting life—Lattimer. Love letter poetry is about as genuine as stomach renewance. The Bookman has found an amusing thing in a French translation of one of *Presentation Apostles* books, *The Ten Commandments*. The remark of Senator Ingalls to the effect that "in politics the Golden Rule and the Ten Commandments are an iridescent dream." To this quotation the French translator fat is necessitated, and the famous footnote, which read as follows: "The Golden Rule: One of the anorhms accrued to *Gymagoras*. The number of anorhms in Argentina is eleven, 255,000,000. Ten-elevenths of the world's people are on the equator. THE OLD FOLKS AT HOME Are Never Without Peruna in the House for Catarrhal Diseases. I SAVE 20 CENTS PER SHEEP on every sheep you shear with Stewart's Improved 1904 PRICE ONLY Sheep Shearing Machine The day of the old fashioned hand shears is not. No owner of 10 sheep or moe can afford to shave by hand, even though the work machine for outdoor shearing is very cheap. 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Katy Dlg., St. Louis, Mo. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 13—1904 PISSO CURE FOR COURS WHERE ALL FAILS Best Cough Syrup, Lester Good, Use IN CONSUMPTION -RUBES- Up To Date Clothiers. 509-511 East Locust Street WE ARE READY to show the people of Des Moines the finest and most complete Clothing, Hat and Shoe store in all Des Moines, everything and up-to-the-minute. Let us show you the swellest line of men's, boys' children's Clothing, Hats, Furnishings and Shoes that money can buy. Special Notice Mr. Harry Jacobson who for the past six years has been with Carl Kahler Shoe Co. has charge of our Shoe department and would be pleased to have his many friends call. CLARINDA and RED OAK NOTES. Revival meetings will colse Sunday, March 27, which is the date of our quarterly meeting. The presiding elder, Rev. John W. Malone, will be us, the W. Malone, to please the church for we needed a revival. Friday evening, March 18, the pastor, Rev. James L. Wharton, called the men of the city together at the A. M. E. church. The object of this call was to get the colored men of the city together after our remarks by the pastor and quite a few of the others, we arranged a men's Sunday club. Its object is to lift up the colored people of Clarind along all lines—religiously, intellectually, politically and morally. Rev. James, Mr. A. Brown vice president, Mr. G. M. Nonley secretary and Mr. Wm. M. Glipson treasurer. R. M. E. Walkerson had a bop killing and remembered the pastor. Sunday, March 20, Rev. Wharton was in Red Oak. Rev. Hann preached in church. A good time was enjoyed by all. Miss Judy Nash is getting the boys and girls ready for Easter. A good time is hoped for. Mr. and Mrs. E. Long and Mr. and G. M. Nonley have returned to Clarins. Mrs Johnson has been sick, but is again able to be out. The Iowa Bystander seems to be the only paper in Iowa that comes with news for all. The Eagle was here but has gone, and never returned, nor has anyone heard from it. While in Oak Red Sunday the pastor was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Burdick and all of our church, Red Oak is all right and our people there are among the best. As the sun will soon shine on all sides of the street you will hear from us again. Jamie H. His name. Jamie H. Warden. Clarinda, Iowa. NEWTON ITEMS. Newton, Ja. March 23, '04. The Sunday school is preparing for a good Easter day program and we hope it will be rendered with great success. Mr. and Mrs. Hall Turner entertain- cated their home Monday evening in honor of Mrs. Hester Watson and Mrs. S. L. Terry of Cedar Rapids. Miss Adelaide Terrel of Colafx is the guest of Miss Clara Miller, who just terminated a week's visit at Colafx. Mrs. Clarence Toliver is at home, called here by the illness of her mother. Mrs. Watson has just recovered from a severe attack of la rique Little Vera Mays, who has just recovered from the measles, is able to be at school again. Galesburg, Ill. March 25, 2014* Invite me out for a swelp year entertainment to be given by the Autumn Leaf club April 21 in Dean's hall. One hundred and fifty will be invited. Mrs. Mattie Gresby, president of the A. L. C. and M. C. schools, is one working hard to make it one of Galesburg's grandest entertainments. The grand march begins at 8 o'clock sharp. Mrs. Mary Simmons, of Mulberry street, entertained last week in grand Mrs. E. Waters hostess this week. Galesburg rejoiced over the singing of the robin too soon, for it has snowed and the storm has raged, thunder roared and the lightning flashed. New Rev. Mr. Ferribe was surprised by bend measure last evening, when about forty or fifty of his members in company with their friends of the Baptist church, rushed in upon him to ask why he should be spared to see forty years. He pleaded like a lawyer, but the dear good sisters still insisted upon using the lash. Finally he overcame and victory was on his side. Several incleusful presents and a purse were given to him. Douglas in behalf of all present. Then a good old time coffee and doughnut lunch was served. Some of the old ladies thought they were old again ladies thought they were young again the way things were going while 11 o'clock wishing the dear elder many more happy years, also his wife and son. Less Noise on the Fourth. There are many symptoms of a growing desire on the part of adult Americans for a reformed observance of the Fourth. The feeling is quite general that juvenile America has been allowed to exaggerate the explosive features of our great national festival and the something may be more important ways that mean move and sound less. --New York World. Antiquity of the Sword. In Germany sword-making from iron achieved fame, even the wildest of the German tribes, the Vandals, whose success and dominion in Gaul, Spain and Africa were marked with devastation, and the shape of the implement used by them was maintained throughout the middle ages. At Palm Beach. "But why," we ask of the leader of the camping party. "do you take that simpson Flatheaded along?" Surely he is not a congeny? "What?" "protect the leader," we have to have some one along to rock the boat occasionally." - Judge. Parting Salutations. The Russian form of getting salutation is brief, consisting of the single word "Praschaal" said to sound like a sneeze. The Otahite islander will twist the end of the departing guest's robe and then solemnly shake his own hands three times. "Crowded" Street Cars. Citizens of Manchester, England, are complaining bitterly and writing to the papers because the conductors on the tram cars "squeeze twenty persons into seats constructed for eightteen," and worse still, "allow some people to stand up." Destroy Sense of Smell It was found in London that a stolen dog, which failed to identify its owner, had been dosed with aniseed by the thief. Aniseed destroys the sense of smell temporarily. The dog did not recover for two or three days. Space for It Byron Tennyson Kiplung—I hope you will find space for my poem, "In the Midnight's Stilly Gloom." Editor—Yes; I'll have the boy empty the waste-basket just as soon as he comes in—Woman's Home Companion. Ancient Indian Belle The belle of ancient India wore her hair tied by a jeweled band two or three inches back of her head and the belle of ancient India wore her ball. KNEW HIS OWN TERRAPIN. Virginian Identified It by its Peculiar Expression. "Tidewater Virginia," said Mr. E. L. White of Lancaster, Va., at the Shoreham recently, "is the most delightful and wonderful country in the world. Everything that heart can wish or the appetite can fancy is produced from the fertile fields and the great rivers that flow on their way to the bay. Nothing over surpassed her oysters, her fish, her ducks, her diamond-back terrapins. "The terrapin farming," he continued, "is a remarkable business and very lucrative. But it requires a large outlay of capital and a great deal of labor. Each owner of a farm"—as the little water front fenced in for the purpose is called—zealously guards his domain and resents the scarcity of crocodile by the stranger, because it thing about it is that these men engaged in the business have learned to know their own terrapin by the expression of their faces. Not long ago a negro boy was arrested in one of the lower counties in the Rappahannock river for stealing a "diamond back," and he was convicted upon the testimony of the owner, who swore point blank that the said terrapin was his, and that he recognized the aforesaid terrapin by its individual expression of countenance, which he had studied for years. "He stated also that all his terrapins had the same smile and gentle look out of the quiet eyes; that he would know them at once anywhere among all the people in the world." Mr. "Tidewater Virginia is wonder."—Washington Post. HOMESEEKERS' RATES On the first and Third Tuesdays of each month the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. E. sells special Homekeepers round trip excursion tickets to points in the Northwest, West, Southwest, South and Southeast, at one fare plus two dollars. Return limit twenty-one days from date of sale and stopovers permitted. On same dates special one-way rates in effect for benefit of settlers. 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B. 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, Mian. WINNELER & WILLS WINNELER MACHINES This is our record. From a small beginning we have grown until our factories now cover many acres. Many of our machines sold forty to fifty years ago are still giving their users faithful service. Can anything be more convenient and durable? Did you ever hear of any other machine with such a record? Note a few of the many superior points of the Wheeler & Wilson No.9 Sewing Machine The Rotary Hook displaces the old, out-of-date, unmechanical and trouble-some shuttle. It displaces less ball bearings and perfect mechanical construction enable it to be operated with one-third less exertion than is required by ordinary machines. It sews three yards of goods while a staircase is built. It makes the most elastic and most perfect stitch whether sewing light or heavy goods. With our superior attachments the greatest variety of work is possible. Do not make the mistake of buying a staircase that is not built by the Wheeler & Wilson No. 9 a trial. Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill. For Sale by M. E. Wood, Des Moines ORIGINAL NOTICE. in the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, A. D. 1904. Wade Mallory, Plaintiff, vs. Myrtle Mallory, Defendant. To Myrtle Mallory: You are hereby notified that the petition of plaintiff in the above entitled cause is filed in the office of the Clerk of the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, Iowa, claiming of you a divorce from the bonds of matrimony now existing between you and the plaintiff on the grounds of inhuman treatment, drunkenness and threats. For further notice see petition on file. And unless you appear before noon of the second day of the next term, being the May term of sald Court, which will commence at Des Moines on the second day of May, 1904, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 16th day of March, 1904. F. B. Huckstep, Attorney for Plaintiff. APPOINTMENTS IOWA DISTRICTS A. M. E. CHURCH. Sloux City. March 0-7 Burbank. " 15-14 Albis and Osceola. " 20-21 Garden Grove. " 22 Charlton. " 23 Bedford. " 24-25 Ft. Madison. April 9-3 Dubuque. Indianola. Dear Brethren—Onward and upward; hold the love and preach the word. Fraternally, J. W. MALONE, P. E. No. 213 North Fourteenth St. Keokuk, Iowa. SPECIAL REDUCED EXCURSION RATES. Will be in effect from all points on the Chicago & North-Western Railway for the occasions named below: Los Angeles, beginning May 3d, General Conference Methodist Episcopal Church. San Francisco, May 3d to 8th, Retail Grocers/National Association. Atlantic City, N. J., July 13-15, Nobles of the Mystic Shrine. San Francisco, Sept. 5th to 9th, Triennial Conclave Knight's Templar. San Francisco, Sept. 19th to 25th Sovereign Grand Lodge I.O.O.F. For information as to rates, dates of sale, etc., of these or other occasions, call upon the ticket agent of the North Western Line. WHEN IN CHICAGO ...STOP AT THE... New Northern Baths Hotel and Baths Combined. For Gentle- men Exclusively. (Occupying entire building of 8 stories) Traveling men are assured every comfort and attention. The most complete and attractive establishment of its kind in the United States. Univaded accommodation. $1.00 A Bed One Night at this price—which is less than the child's throw-in. and a Turkish Bath thrown in. Showers, Nocce and Plumme—the most amplyly appointed that you can find anywhere. Restaurant "On the Ease open plan. A cozy and modern reading room—Where you can rest and read, and all the beautifying. OPEN ALL NIGHT. Send for Illustrated booklet. NEW NORTHERN BATHS & HOTEL 14 Quincy St. CHICAGO. EXPIRATION TAX NOTICE. You are hereby notified that at a regular tax sale held in Polk County, Iowa, on Dec. 8th, 1896, the following described real estate, viz: Lot Six (6) in Block Two (2) of North Oak Park, in the city of Des Moines, was sold to the Treasurer for the payment of taxes for the year 1895 thereon, and a certificate of purchase was issued to him by the Treasurer of said Polk County, Iowa, therefor, which certificate is now owned and held by him. At the time for the payment of sale sale will expire and a deed for said lot will be issued to him by the Treasurer unless redemption from sale sale be made within ninety days from the completed service of this notice. Owner of said certificate. Des Moines, Iowa, March 18th, 1904. Largest Window in Britain. The largest window in Britain is the east window in York cathedral. It is 75 feet high and 32 feet wide. Invest in Submarine Cables. There is $300,000,000 worth of English money invested in submarine cables. a few Seeds, by and by. d: Under equal conditions better the crop. e of our splendid seeds— tested and full of vitality— inferior kinds. Many cus- reliable." WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By ```markdown ``` This wonderful hair pomade is only safe when hair straightness is shown above. It is important to use hair straighteners out to brushing off, curse dandruff and scalp irritation. It is also important to buy four years and by thousands. Warranted for 10 years. Sold for straightening kinky hair. Howsoon to keep it healthy, life-like appearance so much desired, healthy life. Regularly perfumed. Owing to its superior and lasting qualities it is not possible for anybody to produce a preparative bottle. Only $9 cents. Sold by druggists or $1.40 for three bottles. We pay all money order. Please mention name of this address plainly to OXONIZED OX MARROW CO. 76 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Illinois. LOW RATES TO CALIFORNIA. Commencing March 1st and continuing daily until April 30th, the Minneapolis & St. Louis Railroad will place on sale spaces to the city for excavation to San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc., at a reduction of $15.00. Only $29.90 from Twin Cities; $31.60 from Waterville; $31.50 from Waseca; $31.05 from Albert Lea; $32.90 Waterville and correspondingly low rates from other points. All tourist Cars are operated through the coast each week; on Wednesday via Kansas City and the popular Santa Fe system through New Mexico and Arizona; and on Thursdays via Omaha, Denver, "Scenic Route" through Colorado, Ogden and Southern Pacific. Rate for double lower berth through is $6.75. For full berth rates to rates and berth reservations, apply to agents, or address A. B. Cuttz, G. P. & T. A. Minnesota. Mira. CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT The Corinthian Baptist Church —situated on F. Church Street at 11 a.m.; Sunday School at 10 a. oclock Fresching at 7 p.m. St Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Second Streets: Fresching at 10:30 a.m.; m. Sunday School at 3 oclock; Epworth League at 5 p.m.; Fresching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graves First African Baptist Church —Corner School Fresching at 10:30 a.m.; m. Sunday School at 8:30 p.m., Mr. M. E. Houston. Superintendent people's meeting 7 p.m. preaching 8:00 p.m. Burn's Chapel M. E. Church —Corner of 11th Street at 11 a.m.; Class and prayer meeting 19 m Sunday; Sunday School at 3:30 p.m. and Class meeting every Wednesday 8:18 p.m. o A. Johnson, pastor, 861 8th St Maple Street Baptist Church —Situated on F. Church Street at 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. preaching at 9 p.m. o A. O. Wimble, pastor Ungonion Congregational Church —Corner Tenth and Park streets. Fresching at 10:45 a.m. m. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. prayer meeting Wednesday evenings SECRET ORDERS. North Star Lodge, No. 3, A. M. & A. M. Me First Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—North-west corner of Tenth and Center street, H. Gould, W. M.; K. J. Hamilton Secretary. King Solomon Comandery, No. 6.—Meets Second and Fourth Thursday in each month at Masonic hall. W. Humboldt E. C.; Geo H. Cieggett, Recorder. Naomi Court, No. 3—meets Second Monday in each month at Masonic hall, Mrs. I. V. Dunney, Matron; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secre- tary. Mt. Olive Court, No. 4.—Meets First Thursday of each month at Masonic hall. Mrs. R. A. Wilburn, matron; Mrs. Georgia Midgett secretary. Charity Lodge, No. 212, G. U. O. of O. F.— meets First, Second and Third Tuesday each month, G. Gould follows hall on West Sixth and Wainut-trees. L. H. S. Brown, N. G. Lucian Brown P. S. H. B. of R., No. 339 of G. U. O. of F.—Con- venes the second and fourth Thursday in each month, promptly at 8 o'clock. Mrs. J. D. Foreman, M. N. G. Mrs Susie Rush W. R. Article Tabernacle No. 42.—Meets first and thir- th Sunday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall, Sixth and Walnt streets. Mrs. Mary Holmes, C. P.; Mrs. Jennevie R. Wilkinson, Sec.; Mrs. Maria Woods, assistant C. R. DES MOINES PASSENGER TRAINS C. R I & P., GOING EAST. 10 30 pm .Chicago Limited. *10 18 pm 4 9 pm Day Express & Mail. *10 11 pm 4 9 pm Rocky Mount Limited. *10 10 pm 8 30 pm Rocky Mount Limited. *10 10 pm 9 31 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *10 10 pm C. R.I. & P. TO KOOKIKU 8 33 am Denver Limited. *8 43 am 8 35 am Night Limited. *7 45 am 8 55 am Rocky Mountain Limited. *8 40 am C. R.I. & P. TO KOOKIKU 10:30 am ..... Eldon' ..... 7:00 pm 4:14 pm ..... Keokut' ..... 7:45 am 10:45 am ..... Eldon' ..... 7:55 am DES MOINES & PORT DOOGE, 6:35 pm ..... Ruthen Mail & Express, 10:45 am ..... Tara and Fort Dogge ..... 4:39 pm 10:45 am ..... St. Paul and Mifner, Flyer ..... 7:55 am 10:45 am ..... St. Paul and Mifner, Flyer ..... 7:55 am WINTERSET BRANCH. 11 50 am ..... Mail ..... 4 40 pm am ..... Express ..... 7 15 am 6 40 am ..... Express ..... 7 15 am CHICAGO HELLINGTON & QUINCY Trains Leave Ullson Station 7 18 am ..... Peoria & Ch'i-age ..... 7 45 am am ..... Alta Accommodation ..... 13 45 am 10 55 am ..... Omaha & Pac Coast ..... 13 45 am am ..... Omaha & Pac Coast ..... 13 45 am CHICAGO & WESTERN WESTERN CHICAGO & NORTH WESTERN 645 pm.....Sioux City, N. & W.....8 10am 820 pm.....Colorado Special.....420 pm 540 am.....Chicago Limited.....930 pm 1105 am.....Sioux City Express.....130 am 1735 pm.....Chicago Express.....70 am 1735 pm.....Chicago Special.....1145 am 610 pm.....Omaha Express.....910 am 1140 am.....Chicago Express.....120 pm 725 pm.....Omaha & Minneapolis Ex.....810 am WABASH RAILWAY 815 am.....St. Louis Passenger.....1745 pm 900 pm.....St. Louis Eastern Ex.....1640 am CHICAGO O'MILLE WAKEE & ST PAUL 19 am Pacific Express. 5:40 pm 19 am Pacific Express. 5:40 pm 19 am Storm Lake Express. 8:40 pm 19 am Storm Lake Express. 8:40 pm 13 am Slonk City & Spirit Lake Ex 19 am 14 am Slonk City & Spirit Lake Ex 19 am 14 am Boone Mall. 7:25 pm 14 am Boone Mall. 7:25 pm 14 am Boone Express. 12:50 pm 14 am Boone Express. 12:50 pm 14 am Local. 12:50 pm 14 pm Chicago Limited. 12:50 pm *Daily *Daily. 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