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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. 10., No. 47. Physician and Surgeon. OWA PHONE 1081 (Office) MUTUAL PHONE 460 Miles' Drug Store Office Hours: {9 to 10 a. m. 2 to 4 p. m. 7 to 9 p. m. Office 818 Park Street. THE ODD FELLOWS Of Charity Lodge will give a GRAND MAY BALL 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 I Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Phelps have returned from Peoria, Ill. James James of Highland Park was a Buxton visitor last Saturday The many friend of Mr. E G. McAfee will be pleased to learn that he is still convalescent. Mrs. Mary L. Holmes left yesterday morning for Oskaloosa on business trip. She will return monday J. B. Rush, formerly of this city but now of Indianapolis, Ind., is here this week attending to some of his legal business. Mr. Gus Watkins who bought a nice house and lot on Twenty-first and Zelline streets, moved this week and is snugly located. Mr. Drew of Oskaloosa was a visitor in our city this week. While here he made a very pleasant call at the BrSTANDER office. Miss Ina Flummer of Indianola arrived in the city Thursday for a visit with Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Brown, 1022 Crocker street. Rav Avery of Highland Park will preach Sunday morning at the Union Congregational church, Tenth and Park streets. All invited. Mrs. William Washington of Buxton spent last Friday night here. She was enroute to her home from Boone where she had been on a visit. The Mesdames Sarah Anderson and J. W. Blaney of Buxton are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Woodard of 28th and Lincoln avenue this week. J. E. Hall of Buxton was a capital city visitor this week. While here he called at our office and informed us that he was thinking of leaving Buxton to locate in another part of the state. Next Sunday will be the Trustees rally at Burns M. E. church, to secure additional funds to finish the lecture room. There will be services at 11 a. 3 p. m., and 8 p. m., to which a cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these services. Word has been received from Mrs. J. Frank Blagburn at Washington, D. C., stating that her husband has been very sick for the past three weeks, but is improving now. It is the hope of his many Des Moines friends that he may soon recover. Ed Morton, who has been employed at Clapper barber shop, has resigned to accept a better position in St. Louis, Mo., this summer, which was secured by Fred Stanton, an old Des Moines boy. He left this week for the World's Fair city. Mrs. L. Milligan has returned from Chicago and has opened a first-class rooming and boarding house, 508 Third street. She serves her opening dinner Sunday, from 12 to 6 p. m. All her friends and the public are invited. The Athenian Literary Society held an old fashion spelling match last week, in which J. Clifford Williams was the successful one in spelling the school down. The society took in a new member, young George Logan. They will give a public program May 9th. It will be mostly musical. All invited. DR. A. G. EDWARDS. Rev. J. R. Clemens of Cedar Rapids has been spending the past fortnight heae. He preached at the A. M. E. church last Sunday morning and evening. The Twentieth Literary and Art club will give a musical program at the Corinthian Baptist church next Thursday night. George H. Woodson of Muchakinock will also deliver an address, subject "The Best Women of our race." Our able Governor, A. B. Cummins, who has been sick and went to Indiana to get rest and recuperate in health, returned home Thursday not entirely improved, but will stay long enough to transact his urgent business, then he will seek more rest Which he greatly needs. We have just received word that Rev. Dr. Moore, secretary of American Mite Missionary Society of the Congregational church, is now traveling in Iowa and will be in Des Moines May 14th, and will preach at Plymouth Congregational church. Dr. Moore is a very scholarly and eloquent man and well worth hearing. The Olive Branch Whist Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Woods on Eleventh street last Wednesday evening. As it was their last meeting until next fall it was very enthusiastic. The regular monthly prizes were awarded as follows: First prize, a handsome china chaplet, was won so Mrs. Harrison; second prize, a silver nut spoon, won by Mrs. M. L. Holmes; the booby prize, a deck of fortune tellers' cards, won by Mrs. Wm. Graves An elegant luncheon was served by the host and hostess after the games were finished. PREACHER IS AN INEBRIATE. C. N. Grandison, a preacher who through habitual drink has lost standing in his church, was sentenced to one year in the hospital for inebriates at Mt. Pleasant by Judge Brennan last Monday. Grandison has been for the past year a lecturer, during which time he was also a solicitor for the Buxton Gazette, but through his habits was relieved of his connection with the paper. Since coming to Des Moines he went from bad to worse until he was brought into court and sent to the inebiate hospital for treatment. He was last week arrested here for He was last week arrested here for drunkenness, and fined. SUIT OR OVERCOAT TO ORDER NO MORE $15 NO LESS WORLD'S LARGEST TAILORS 86 Stores in America 16 Stores in Europe A THOUSAND STYLES A SINGLE PRICE Fit and Satisfaction Guaranteed The Glasgow 710 ALNUT ST. DES MOINES RUSSIA-JAPAN ATLAS, TEN CENTS THE NORTH-WESTERN LINE. A Russo-Japanese Atlas has been issued by the Chicago & North-Western R'y. Three fine colored maps, each 14x20, bound in convenient form for reference. 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WAS LITERALLY SCARED TO DEATH His Persecutors Threaten to Burn Him Alive. Hamburg, Ia., April 25,—(Special.)—The information has just leaked out that John C. Goodlow, an aged Negro, who was found dead in an old corncrib in Missouri just south of the state line, was the victim of a fiendish practical joke perpetrated by a number of young men last Sunday night. All the participants maintained a discreet silence about the affair, and the victim was buried with a certificate from the the coroner's jury that death was due to "natural causes." It has since leaked out, however, that Goodlow came to his death as the result of tortures and torments at the hands of his white companions in an orgy for which one at least of the participants has come to regret the part he took. The affair was intended merely as a joke. Goodlow was accused of some imaginary crime, and the jokers proceeded to mete out to him the punishment which they pretened he so richly deserved. After tieing him with ropes and nailing his feet to a board, he was covered with wood, rags and shavings, and a kerosene rag placed near his nose so that he would get the smell, a bucket of water which the victim was informed was coal oil, was thrown over him, and preparations were made to apply the torch when the old man ceased his outcries. Then the jesting ceased. The jokers realized that their fun had been carried too far. They removed the wood and debris and began to untie the Negro. When it was discovered that he was dead he was carried quietly away and dumped in the corn crib, where he was found the next day. The tragedy was enacted in the neighborhood of what is known as the State Line saloon, the proprietor of which has disappeared from the neighborhood. This saloon it is said has been the resort of criminals from the Iowa side of the line for some time. The proprietor's name is Charles Reynolds, and he has gone by the nickname of "snowball." Goodlow was 61 years of age, and had lived in Hamburg for twenty-six years. He was an honest hard-working man, who had always provided well for his wife and six children. NICK CHILES GETS LETTER Topeka, Kan, April 25.—Nick Chiles, editor of the Topeka Plain Dealer, in this city, today received a letter from the papal secretary of state, Cardinal Merry Del Val. The Western Negro Press association, of which Chiles is president, at its annual meeting adopted a resolution urging the pope to use his good offices for better treatment of the Negro race in this country. Mr. Chiles gave a copy of the resolution Senator Burton, who sent it to Cardinal Gibbons. The latter in turn forwarded it to Rome. The letter, which came through Cardinal Gibbons, says: "I have much pleasure in assuring you that his holiness has read the resolution with interest and sympathy, and I commissioned to thank you and all your associates very cordially in his name. The sovereing pontiff is well aware that there are many Catholics among the Negroas of the United States, and this knowledge increases his interest in the welfare of your race. His holiness, as the vicar of Christ, extends his loving care to every race without exception, and he must necessarily use his good office to urge all Catholics to be friendly to Negroes, who are called, no less than other men, to share in all the great benefits of the redemption. "The life and example of St. Peter Claver and so many other Catholic missionaries are there to shog that this is no new conception of the apostolate entrusted to the church of Christ. "Whilst frankly admitting that crimes may often be committed by members of the Negro race, his holiness advocates for them the justice granted to other men by the laws of the land and a treatment in keeping with the tenents of Christianity. "I am confident that these sentiments are shared by the vast majority of the great American people and by those who are responsible for the custody of the principles underlying the American constitution." A GOOD COACH. Alexander Irwin, coach of the Northwestern Academy baseball team, has the distinction of being perhaps the only colored man in the country who is coach of a white baseball team. But Irwin understands his job thoroughly, and he is developing such a team that no question has ever been raised concerning his color. Irwin is 23 years of age, and has lived in Evanston since he was a small boy. He played second base on the Evanston High School baseball team, and has since played professional ball with the Chicago Unions, the Columbian Giants and the Algona, Iowa team. Next year he will go to Howard University at Washington, D. C., where he will have charge of the track, football and baseball teams. It will be remembered by those who attended any of the Chicago Union Giants and Algona Brownies games, last summer, that Mr. Irwin was one of the best players, and did good work with the bat. LYNCHERS DESPISE LAW; MENACE TO GOVERNMENT Birmingham, Ala., April 26. "There is never an occasion when the resort to lynch law can be justified. However dark and dreadful the crime, punishment should be inflicted by due process of law. Every lyncher becomes a law-despiser, and every law-despiser is a betrayer of his country. The lynching spirit, unrestrained, increases in geometrical progression." Bishop Charles B. Galloway of the Southern Methodist church said this before the national educational conference tonight, speaking on the subject "The South and the Negro." The first duty of the colored race, Bishop Galloway said, was to guarantee the Negro equal protection under the law. "There should be no aristocracy in crime. We have reason for alarm at the phenomenal growth of the spirit of lawlessness. And it is not confined to any one section." The second duty was to insure the right of the Negro to education. Bishop Galloway said, in considering the Negro question, there was no disguising the fact that there is a great unrest among the Negroes of the South, one which will cause the South to face industrial disaster unless this condition is changed. He declared that politics furnished the difficulty and that for the best interests of both races the Negro question should be eliminated from local and national politics. As things that are settled, Bishop Galloway enumerated these: "In the South there will never be any social mingling of the races; they will worship in separate churches, and be educated in separate schools; the political power will remain in present hands; the great body of Negroes is here to stay." Suppress Negro schools, Bishop Galloway said, and the government could not survive. While results had been disappointing in part, the lesson taught was not to discontinue them, but to improve the standard of education. He refuted the statement that educated Negroes are the most Fine New Stock of Furniture and Carpets Everything Needed to Furnish Your Home Complete. Gasoline Stov Refrigerators Best Bakers Least Ice Least Oil Lowest Temperature Perfectly Safe Cleanest CHASE & WEST 712-714 Walnut Street. criminal, and said he had gathered with great pains the records of Negro graduates that proved "not one case of criminal assault has been charged against a student of a Negro mission school founded and sustained by a great Christian denomination." OBITUARY. Died at Mercy hospital Wednesday evening at 9:25, Mrs. Mary L. Noyles, after an illness of several weeks. Her maiden name was Mary L. McGuire. She was born at Tuskegee, Ala., in July, 1872; came to this city with her parents when a small girl, and was married in 1888. She leaves to mourn her death a husband, one son, four brothers, and one sister, Mrs. Emma Harris of 778 Ninth street. She died in full hope of the christian faith; repeating the Lord's prayer when she passed away. The funeral services were held this afternoon at 2:30, from the home of her sister. Quite a large number of friends attended. Mrs. Ivey Simmis died at her home last Wednesday afternoon at 1 o'clock at Saylor, after an illness of several weeks. She was 72 years of age and leaves one son and a host of friends to mourn her death. The deceased was a member of Burns M. E. church of this city. Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor of that church, will preach the funeral at 3 o'clock to-day at Saylor. Thus one by one we are being called to another world. DUBUQUE ITEMS Mr. John Logan, who has been indisposed for several weeks from too much duck hunting, is improving and at this writing is able to make his regular trip to Galena. Quite a few Dubuquers took advantage of the excursion to Rockford last week. Among the number were Dr. Henry Rose, Mr. Ed Martin, Isaac Jones. And Mrs. Lou Christopher contemplate moving to Rockford in the near future. Mrs. Gertrude Davis Evans left for Chicago Wednesday to attend her brother's wedding. The Misses Lester of Galina spent Sunday in our city, also Mr. John Hall. Mr. Walter Posey of Chicago is the guest of his mother, Mrs. Crawford McGregor. Mr. Henry Martin will run on the board ofummer and Mrs. Martin will reside in St. Louis. Mr. John Logan will leave for St. Louis Thursday to attend the opening of the Fair. Mrs. Jud Bridges will leave for a visit in Keokuk next week. There are several strangers in our city who will be employed by the street car company, as they will have new rails laid through the entire line, BOONE ITEMS. Fred Taborn has gone to Minneapolis for an indefinite time. Mr. Jerry Dorsey was quite ill last week. Lewis Williams has opened a shining parlor on Story street. Mrs. Alice Peterson and sons will leave Wednesday night for her parental home in Pontiac, Ill. Last Monday evening at the home of Miss Alice Starks a number of young people happily surprised Misses Florence and Margaret Payne, the occasion being in remembrance of the young ladies' birthdays, which are two consecutive days the month of April. The young ladies received quite a number of useful presents. Messrs. Chas, Anthony and Wm. Terry recently visited in Omaha. the Ladies' Industrial club held last two bazaar on Friday evening last. Miss Lizzie Curtis will give a party on Wednesday evening at her home in honor of Miss Lizzie Jenkins, who will depart for her home in Higginsville, Mo., the same night. Rev. Peterson has again taken up his work at Saylor. ROCK ISLAND ECHOES Rev, and Mrs. D. W. Brown were given a donation party by members and friends at the parsonage of the A. M. E church Friday evening. Mr. Sam Kays is at home on his four days' lay off from his duties on the dining car. His many friends are always glad to see him back and put forth every endeavor to make his visits enjoyable ones. Mr. in the home of Wm. H. Moore since Mrs. Moore's recovery, returned to her home in Chicago Wednesday morning. Mr. Will Terrell, the popular young train porter, was taken so ill that he was compelled to return home from Brooklyn last Friday. We sincerely hope he is able to resume his duties this week. His mother at present is in a precarious condition and the family has the sympathy of the community. Mr. George Todd was shaking hands Saturday with his many TriCity friends. He had just returned from a lenthy rib out west Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Moore entertained a company at their lovely home on Thirty-ninth street, complimentary to their guest, Mrs. Lange. Whist and pit was the order of the evening and we wonder why Mr. Kays looked so blue when the pit game closed? Music and dancing were enjoyed later in the evening, which the hostess, assisted by her little piece, received a delightful enoum of she is famous for serving. About 12 o'clock the guests began to depart for their homes, each declaring the hostess to be one of the most charming entertainers and hoping for Mrs. Lange to return to our city again soon. We clip the following from the daily Union: "UNCLE JIMMIE" WATERS. Veteran Colored Chef in Rock Island Dining Car Succumbs to Injuries "Uncle Jimmie" Waters, one of the veteran colored cooks in the dining car service of the Rock Island road, is dead, as a result of injuries sustained a week ago. At that time he reached Davenport and went to his room in the boarding house kept by Mrs. Roberts at $322\frac{1}{2}$ East Fourth street, and as he had been on the road for a long time he retired immediately. Waters was 50 years of age, and as he was almost exhausted by overwork he was restless, and during the night he arose from his bed and in attempting to walk down a steep flight of stairs he fell and fractured his skull. He was removed to St. Luke's hospital, where he was treated on Tuesday night. Mr. Waters was a resident of Tuskega Kas, where he was a wife and family. The wife reached the city during the week and attended her fortunate spouse during his fatal illness. The body was shipped back to Topeka for interment. "Uncle Jimmie" Waters has been in the dining car service of the Rock Island road for the past 32 years. He was as a father to the younger generation who entered this department of the road. His kind face won for him an acquaintance among the traveler public not possessed by any other colored employee of the Rock Island system; He never was a man to talk. In fact, it was laborious to engage him in a personal conversation. "Jimmie" Waters was a man to attend to his own business and whenever he was able to help a young man in the business he was ever willing to lend a hand. His ability as a cook was spread far and wide. SUPERIOR, WIS., BUDGETARIAN Under the direction of Mesdames J. B. Thompson and Mattie Wade, the drama, "Thirty Years of Freedom," is being rehearsed, to be given for the benefit of the A. M. E. church. The young men of the city will give an entertainment at the A. M. E. church on Friday evening for the benefit of pastor. It is to be a very unique affair and something that was never given before in Superior. The ladies are simply the invited guests. Sunday evening the communion services were held at the A. M. E. church. The pastor of Duluth, Rev. Pope, came over with about fifty of his people and assisted in the services, he having preached the sermon. A glorious meeting was had. One person united with the church. The church is in a better condition now than it has been for years. Peace and harmony prevails throughout among saint and sinner. Everybody is taking a hold and doing all they can to make this a prosperous year. The Light House society will have for its program this week an old fashioned spelling bee and question box. The membership increases at each meeting, and they now have twenty-five members. Mrs. Mills of the Country club entertained Mesdames Birdie Grayson and Mattie Wade at dinner Sunday. Mattie Wade and wife entertained friends the paragonum Thursday evening. Mr. Chas, Henry of Hotel Superior brought his phonograph out and furnished music throughout the evening. There is not any sickness among our people at present. All are well and hearty. Rev. Wade will according to agreement fill the pulpit at the First Methodist church (white) at East End during each morning of the month of May. The pastor is away on a vacation and attending general conference in Philadelphia. Misses Elizabeth Johnson, Jessie Pope and Doo Austin of Duluth visited with Miss Beatus Wade Sunday Rev. Wade will preach the Odd Fellows at St. Mark's A, M, E, church May 5th. CEDAR RAPIDS On last Saturday afternoon at 2:30 at her home occurred the death of Mrs. Ida Claire, after an illness of several months. The funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 from Bethel A. M. E. church, of which she had long been a faithful member. The church choir has been reorganized. Rev. E. C. Thomas filled the pulpit at both services Sunday in the absence of the pastor, Elder Clenes. Sunday, May 1, is quarterly meeting. The presiding elder is expected. MOLINE GLEANINGS The Plow City Lodge order of Old Fellows will hold their annual sermon at the St. Paul's A. M. E. church Sunday, May 8th. The Rev. Harper of Rock Island will speak. The Owaka Lodge 3277 of Davenport, Iowa, also the Household 1016 of Davenport, will turn out with them, also the Household 1522 of this city. They will march from the hall to the church. A grand sermon is expected, as is always had at these gatherings. A large crowd also is expected. Mr. and Mrs. R. Phoenix of this city were Davenport callers Sunday. Owing to the illness of the reporter's mother, Mrs. J. L. Jones, we did not have a report for last week. We were all rejoiced to see the blue birds yesterday, but are sorry to have to go back and bring forth winter jack-ons and bring forth this monsoon. Mr. Chas. R. Jones of Chicago has come to this city, his former home, where he will join his wife. They expect to remain in our city and we are pleased to have them, for we need more residents among our people in this city. Mr. Al Curry, who has been con- confined to his home with la gripe, is able to be out again. Mrs. R. Phoenix was a caller last week in Rock Island. Mrs. Harriet Murray of St. Paul, Minn., in our city, where she will make her daughter, Mrs. Geo. Tarver, a visit. The choir is arranging a grand musical for May 5th. Monday night there will be a green social in the church parlors. The L. L. D. society will give a grand musical the 28th. The Aid society gave a rummage sale at the church parlors Thursday, April 19th, and a grand success was had. A neat sum was cleared. Subscribe for the Bystander. Export Millions of Rabbits. Twenty million rabbits were exported from Victoria, Australia, last year GALESBURG, ILL. ITEMS The high school burned down. The cause of the fire is a mystery. Mr. Charles McGruder and a man named Oscar Yarson, janitors of the building, had put it in order for school Monday. At 8 o'clock Sunday evening the fire broke out. One of the professors was in and went through between 5 and 6 o'clock and said everything was all right. No signs of fire nor smoke. By 12 o'clock that lovely building, valued at $100,000, went to the ground, but the saddest of all two men were killed and badly injured. Steps are on foot for another building. Mrs. Adah Major's Elim was made happy a few days ago. Her many friends called with a nice rocker and other useful things. The P. E. being sick could not be present at quarterly meeting. We hope he is better. We had a very pleasant meeting. Last Thursday evening will be long remembered by the colored citizens here, as one of the grandest entertainments for years took place in Dean hall—the big leap year banquet given by the Autumn Leaf club. Many of the ladies took the gentlemen. Hacks were kept busy for several hours. It was certainly a nice, happy crowd. One hundred and fifty were present. Those out of the city were Mr. Tucker of Quincy, Ill., Mr. Hill of Chicago, Mr. D. W. William and Miss Jennie Lewis, Kewance, Ill., Rev. Jones and Mrs. Marshall of Monmouth, Ill., and Mrs. Mary Bell Lucos of Bedford, Ia. The tables were decorated lovely with ferns and flowers. Rev. J. H. Terribee was toastmaster. Mr. Roy Lyons, Geo, pid, Samuel Holly, J. H. Washington, William Davis and Lawrence Terribee were the speakers of the evening. Rev. Douglass of the Second Baptist church and Rev. Jones of Monmouth responded. Music by Mrs. Mrs. Ward, Mr. Terribee and Coleman. All expressed themselves as having a good time. Mr. Henry Wells is sick. Miss J. Binley, sister of Mr. Sandy Smith, died here last Friday morning of pneumonia. Her remal s were taken back to Missouri. She as only sick four or five days. Mr. Sarah Bell will entertain the A Y C club and helping hand this week. By Bystander Pub Co. DES MOINES. - IOWA Battleships appear to be equally dangerous to their crews the world over. Tibet will be benevolently assimilated in time if Col. Younghusband's ammunition holds out. Most of the Russians have pretty good bunches of whiskers; still the Beers weren't very lucky. There is a corner in cocoanuts This will make it additionally hard for some people to get a head. The chorus girl who gave a $5,000 slinner has a rich uncle. He must be a regular old angel of an uncle. The phrase "wise money" is often accard at the race track. It is never so much in evidence as the foolish money. A Baltimore young man claims to be able to talk 65,040 words an hour His political debut can not be long postponed. The case of William Apple, charged with throwing an apple through a street car window, should be probed to the core. The Sultan of Turkey is demonstrating the possession of a backbone. Which brand of breakfast food has he been taking? Cossacks were great fighting men once upon a time, but against machine guns their advances may have little impression. John L. Sullivan is extracting some consolation from the fact that he is one of the most conspicuous of the Frightful Examples. Even though there are only 249 selective courses now at Yale, there is no great rivalry among the students there to take them all. Perhaps when we get down to the real truth finally we shall learn that somebody cracked a paper bag in the vicinity of King Alfonso. Prof. Langley says that if he had $25,000 more he could fly. The aver age man, if anybody should give him $25,000, wouldn't want to fly. It is rather late for Connecticut to begin kicking about being called the Nutmeg state. Has she no regard for tradition or the wisdom of the ancestors? A man may be footless and legless and still succeed in climbing to the top, which is victory, if he is but the happy possessor of a ladderhead—judge. The folks who do the loudest talk about the desirability of an anisocracy of brains would never be inited anywhere if it should become a reality. Guess the politics of the Kentucky man who has named his four children for Grover Cleveland, William J. Bryan, Mark A. Hanna and Theodore Roosevelt. Yale has cut down the number of her electives from 263 to 249, but the football elective and the rowing elective and the baseball elective are still all there. Smart society in the East has a new amusement. Harry Lehr appears with a lap dog decked in five different shades of ribbon. The game is to pick out the dog. According to the census there are 40,000,000 cats in the United States. And sometimes it seems as if the en tire feline outfit was convened for debate in one backyard. Columbus boys have formed a club for mutual protection against the girls' leap year club. This, however does not in any way weaken our conidence in the Columbus girls. Chelsea couple has saved up money enough to take either the wife or the husband to the St. Louis fair, but not both together. The wife is a club woman. Which of the two will go? The evangelist who has predicted that the world will come to an end in 1994 needn't be afraid that many of the people to whom he said it will give him the laugh when the time comes. A woman in New York sues for separation on the ground that her husband never kissed her. This is a point upon which intelligent comment cannot be made without seeing the plaintiff. Hetty Green is going into society for the pleasure of her daughter, but she will probably have the bulldog trained so that he will be able to scent a bogus foreign nobleman the moment he sets foot on the landing An active Lowell (Mass.) man, eighty-four years old, attributes his long life and good health to the fact that he has never used tobacco or liquor, always eaten moderately, observed regular habits and never eaten late suppers. Of course, the scheme looks feasible, but what's the use? Now that the picture of the most beautiful baby in Chicago has been published, you have the keen satisfaction of remarking how inferior she is in good looks to your own dear 11-year Milicent or Mildred. J. Plerpont Morgan is able to subscribe for a $130,000 set of Dickens' works, notwithstanding the merger decision, and never having that money to have happened him during the last few months. He must have saved something for the big day. SCHERCLIFFE CASE IS SENSATIONAL Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and Late Judge Hubbard Involved. WHOLESALE BRIBERY ALLEGED William Pinkerton Made Some Startling Charges — Mercer Made Request — Secured Hubbard to Bring Influence On Shaw — Hipwell in Case Des Moines, April 28.—Considerable additional light is thrown on the manner in which Frank Schercliffe, the Pollock diamond robber, obtained his parole from Governor Shaw, by letters on file in the governor's office in connection with this remarkable case, which were made public yesterday. The grand jury at Logan, lowercase in the famous policy king gambler and ward healer of Omaha, for complicity in the robbery which occurred twelve years ago. Dennison is supposed to have been the brains which furnished the ammunition for the gag of which the weapon was one of whom are now in the genitalian. Part of the evidence which was submitted to the grand jury, a copy of which has been exhibited at the office of the governor, is an itemized account of the events in the handwriting of Tom Dennison, in which Dennison makes a detailed statement of the money expended by him in securing political influence in securing the release of Schercliffe and Governor Dunn, of money were paid to several Iowa politicians, naming them specifically. The efforts to pardon Schercliffe made during the administrations of Governors Dunn and Dunn, of money were finally successful during the administration of Governor Shaw, who pardoned Schercliffe in November, 1900. On April 25 of the same year, or later, the prior, William A. Pinkerton wrote a strong protest against the pardon of Schercliffe, charging that several Iowa politicians had been bought up in his interest, and that the Pinkerton agency considered the punishment to be the most dangerous criminals on record. Similar protests were also filed by Judge A. Van Wagenen, who claims he has been approached at times for his influence, and by the county attorney, no prosecutor him, and by many others. About the only letters on file favoring the pardon came from John N. Baldwin of Council Bluffs and the judge Hubbard of Cedar Rapids, after Judge A. Van Wagenen wrote Judge Hubbard wrote his letter September 15, a little over a month before Scherliffe's release. In this letter he said he was moved to do so by the fact that he was under obligaion to pay the debt. The Mercer of Omaha, defeated by Gilbern M. Hitchcock of the World-Herald, "Dave," said Judge Hubbard, "had been very useful to him in getting a bill through at Washington. He said the mercer would have been worth 300 or 400 votes to Mercer, and, therefore, he hoped that Governor Shaw could release the prisoner if it wasn't dolg too great an injustice to the public." Judge Hubbard's firm had protested that the letter and the short letter being written by N. M. Hubbard, Jr. Scherlchelle was paroled, but he returned immediately to his evil ways. He was caught in Missouri, where he attempted another diamond robbery. He hurled a brick into a window and grabbed a tray of jewels and ran. He was caught and the pursuit he was so, through the foot, an is now a cripple for life. BODY IS TORN BY KNIVES. Granger Farm Laborer Was Drawn Into Machinery. Granger, April 26—William Wacy of this place lies at the point of death as the result of an accident a few days ago while cutting stalks. Mr. Wacy came here from England during the winter, and was employed by William Duffield to labor on the stalk cutter and had dismantled from the machine for some purpose when the team became frightened and started to run. In reaching for the lines Mr. Wacy stepped too far and one foot was caught between the cutter knives in such a way that the machine was machinery, under the frame work, and tightly in that position. The team ran across the field, dragging the machine, with the unfortunate man in this position, until stopped by Mr. Duffield. Upon investigation he found that the machine was one and one hand protruding from under the box at the back of the cutter. With the help of neighbors the man was rescued, though it was necessary to take the machine apart to remove the body. The man's clothes were badly lacerated. It was thought at first that he was dead, but he is still alive at the present time. WOMAN FATALLY BURNED. Guthrie Center, April 27.—Mr. Samuel Nicholson, living north of this city, in a fit of mental aberration, poured kerosene oil over her clothing and she was enveloped in flames, and before they could be extinguished one was fatally burned. The unfortunate woman was horribly burned, and suffered unjoint agony until Sunday night, when she was taken to winter, her husband was frozen to death in a blizzard while in Kansas, and this catastrophe prepared upon her mind until it gave way under her grief. She leaves five small children and her parents, who reside in this county. Shercliff's Gun Found By Boys. Des Moines, April 28.—The missing link in the chain of evidence furnished by Frank Shercliff to the grand jury at Logan in connection with the Tom Dennison indictment for com- Boys at play discovered the revolver-which Sherlock stated to the grand jury he had buried near California Junction. Sherlock failed to find the revolver, and now it is found the boys discovered it last summer and have it in their possession. Sherlock stated that the boy buried the revolver when they were recovered by his pals, but they failed to get the revolver. **SHAW MAKES STATEMENT.** Goes into Dolek on Scherclie Parole Case. Washington, April 29—Secretary Shaw, when asked about the Scherclie parole, an account of which has just been sent out from De Moines, gave out the following statement: "Every attempt to make political capital out of the incident in Iowa has failed. Scherclie was sentenced in 1893 to seventeen years in the penitentiary. He had behaved well while in the penitentiary and saved all his good time, and at the time of parole had about two years to serve. Cor respodence for and against his parole was very voluminous, for the request had been often repeated. The letters from Judge Hubbard which had been withdrawn by the judge, without withdrawing the request, which, it would appear, has not been given out "I granted the parole after being convinced that Scherlccife, whose real name was Morris, proposed to reform. Friends secured employment under agreement that he should accept this employment, render monthly statements to me and forfeit good time if he abused the confidence reposed. He became dissatisfied with the environments at Omaha, saying that the team was not given permission to go to his brother in Marshall county, Iowa. "He then voluntarily went to the sheriff of Marshall county and told him that he was the notorious diamond thief, and told the sheriff where he could be found. He wrote W. H. Pinkerton to the county clerk, whom he came down and had an interview with Schercliffe in my office and gave him some money, if I remember rightly, $100—to assist him. I have never doubted Schercliffe's good intentions, though I was never very confident he would succeed in his mission in Marshall county, besides the sheriff, watching him, and Matt, Steadman, an ex-secret service man, who had taken great interest in Schercliffe was always on the lookout and in correspondence with him, and I think visited him. He was a strong statement regularly and accurately for nearly a year. He subsequently became restless and finally left home, and I immediately issued a warrant for his return to the pentagonal. He is now serving the balance of his unexpired term in the sheriff's office, and he earned prior to his parole and which he forfeited by my revocation." W. S. Richards, pardon clerk to Secretary Shaw when governor, has written a friend in Des Moines as follows: "The Washington Post and perhaps other eastern papers are publishing under a Des Moines date line, a report of the parole of Frank Scherliffe, by Secretary Shaw, while governor, and report that his parole was approved by Judge Hubbard and a letter from the judge is published. Please examine the files and get a copy of Judge Hubbard's request, if it is still on file. I remember the letter very well and both Mr. Fleming, private secretary, and Governor Shaw, remember distinctly the withdrawal of the request." BAD FAILURE AT DAVENPORT Ex-Mayor Smith Confesses Himself a Bankrupt Davenport, April 28.—The assignment of ex-Mayor S. F. S. Hill, a prominent attorney and handler of numerous estates, with the statement that his liabilities will foot up $100,000, against assets of only $40,000, including his beautiful home, the finest in the city, was an astounding business revelation in Davenport today. It will be received with surprise throughout the states of Iowa and Illinois. Mr. Smith and his wife shared a trustee position with Mr. his property, including their home, to W. C. Putnam and A. W. Vanderweer, two of Mr. Smith's bondmen, who will act as trustees for the creditors. The deplorement of the as-similar assets the acknowledgement by the bankrupt that there was a shortage of over $50,000 in various trust funds which he has been managing as executor of large estates. There was an acknowledgment besides that is unsecured. The trust deed provides that the trustees shall allow Mrs. Smith $200 per month for not more than ten months for her family expenses, and that the rest of the amount realized from Mr. Smith's assets shall be applied to wiping out the shortage if the trust funds and then to the payoff. This small allowance to Mrs. Smith, therefore, represents all that is left of a large for one which Mr. Smith formerly possessed. STOCKMEN WILL GET PASSES. Railroad Managers Agree To Give What Is Wanted. Des Moines, April 29—Hon. Ed. C. Brown of Sheldon, has returned from Chicago, where he was with the other railroad commissioners and held the conference with the railroad managers and others in relation to passes for the stockmen. The commissioners made known their position and asked the railroaders to restore the favors to the stockmen at the time the new law goes into effect. The railroad men consulted together and announced that they would do so. The commissioners will be resed, with ampX restrictions, and there will be shortening of the time of the railroad trains to meet the wishes of the stockmen. The conference was in every way agreeable and satisfactory and Mr. Brown feels well pleased with the result. COL. HENDERSON BACK HOME. Ex-Speaker Will Practice Law In Duhngue. Dubique, April 28—Col. D. B. Henderson, ex-speaker of the house, will return to his old home in Dubique, leaving New York, where he has been practicing law since leaving the University. Henderson will resume the practice of law in Dubique and is desirous of being among old Friends, being willing to give up a most remunerative job, and being willing to live in his old home. He has been troubled much of late with his limb, which was operated on a few years ago. Colonel Henderson is also afraid of accidents in the busy streets of Dubique, and he likes to limb makes it difficult for him to get around in safety. FIGHTING BEGINS ALONG YALU RIVER Japanese Made Night Attack on Russia Outpost — Were Driven Back By Watchful Enemy — Cossacks Appear in Japanese Rear Liao Yang, April 28. — Japanese troops which crossed the Yalu river north of Eutjiont (Tchangdjong) charged, during the night of April 26, the Russian position near Lizavent on the Manchurian bank of the Yalu. They were repulsed, but their oss is not known. Two gunboats steamed up the river to the support of the Japanese, when a Russian field battery at Amisan opened when he was forced for twenty minutes. The Russian fire was too hot and the gunboats were forced to steam out of range. The Japanese were aided in crossing by their occupation of the island of Samudai. St. Petersburg, April 28. -Dispoint punishment prevails in St. Petersburg that no official dispatches giving due notice of a river have yet been made public. Press dispatches are so meager as to becloud rather than enlighten the people, who are hourly awaiting news of the Malin river have yet been made public. From the general staff the following statement of the situation: "Before beginning the passage of the Yalu, the Japanese evidently complained along the river, commanded by Generals Kuroki and Oku. Each army is composed of three divisions and three reserve brigades. The total force is 10,000. The chankan bank are inferior in strength. "Having perfected the essential preparations, the Japanese, without waste of time, commenced the passage of the river and the Russians to prevent their crossing. To prevent their crossing. The Japanese front extended from Wiju as far as Plek Tong, over eighty miles. We faced the possibility that they would cross at a score of places and all we could hope was to harass and impede the crossing, for every day gained on the preparations and bring up more men. “There are only two instances in history where an army was unable to cross a river; that of Napoleon at Aspern and that of Prince Tugene of Savoy at Lech. Both failed because of floods. The Yalu proved no exception to the established rule. “We know that the Japanese crossed at least two points. Their first attempt to force a passage near Chand Che Kow, twenty miles above Wiju, near Siaopoussikhe, on the Poussikhe, a tributary of the Yalu, was a success. This is important, because a road leads from Siaopoussikhe northeast to Kwan Tien, which commands one of the roads to Mukden. “It is evident that the Japanese devoted most of their attention to crossing near Wiju. The river here is divided into several channels by islands, the largest of which is Samaiindo. Above and below Wiju the Yalu was bridged at three points.” "Up the stream near Sindiqagou the Japanese were watched by a small detachment of Cossacks, but the enemy was practically unopposed. At Turechen, lower down, our outposts directed directly at them that they destroyed the moorings and wrecked the pontoons. The enemy was thrown into disorder and suffered considerable loss. Still further down the stream the Japanese proceeded to make a third attempt at crossing. Do not think the Japanese will attempt to land at Takushan or Tatung Kau, now that they have crossed the Yalu. The object of such landings has been to cause a diversion so as to enable the Japanese to cross the river Takushan is not a good strategy. The enemy is bad and troops could only be supplied with great difficulty. "With regard to future operations, we cannot speak. The Russians will not show their hand at this stage, but will continually harass the enemy, cheat the enemy, and a military expert who is particularly impressed with the crossing near Slaopussikilie said that the use of the road there would enable the enemy not only to march upon Mukden, but to outflank the Russian position at the entrance to the river Denenkmampr's Cossacks who may have gone to join the attack on Gensen. TORNADO IN THE SOUTH. Pryor Creek, I. T., April 26-31 persons were killed by a tornado that swept through the county about four miles south of here Sunday night. He was killed by a tornado near the bar of others were injured. The names of but two injured are known. The dead: John Abbott, wife and two children; Albert Dealy, aged six years; Lucy Biting, aged 8 years. The injured: Albert Dealy (father), Lucy Dealy, Leopold Biting, both legs broken. The storm started near Chouteau, on the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, eight miles from here, and swept to the northeast, cutting a path from the wide and about twenty miles long. The Abbott home was demolished and the four members of the family instantly killed. The storm then struck the Dealy home, blowing it to pieces, probably fatally injuring the father. Fairland, I. T., April 26—Half a dozen business houses were destroyed by a storm that swept through her Sunday, killing seven persons outright and right, and killing another, probably fatally injuring the father. The dead: Mrs. Mary LaMar, Mrs. John L. Master, Arthur Brought, a child of N. J. Houck, Ellijah Russell, wife and child. Four miles south of here, the tornado was even more severe. Farm houses were emploded, farm stock was killed. Muskogee, I. T., April 26—John Truelove and child were killed and Mrs. Truelove was fatally hurt in a storm that destroyed their home at Choteau, I. T., Near Choteau a young man was killed. His name is unknown. His father was blown a long distance but escaped serious injury. WHERE RUSSIAN AND JAPANESE ARMIES ARE APPROACHING EACH OTHER. MANCHURING LING KING BUKDEN KING JONG MILKANG CHWANG OOR CHANGOONG KALPING FENGHUANG TAKUSAN KONK I.ORE BAY Chinnamppo MALJU WONSA Dalry Fort Arthur CARU WETHA-WEI CHEMALPOP SEOUL Circles show Russian and squares Japanese forces. Square with arrow indicates position of Japanese transports reported to be approaching the mouth of the Yalta river with additional troops. Small circles show positions to have been seized by Russians along the Tumen river and fortified. REPORT SEVERE RUSSIAN REVERSES JAPANESE CROSS THE RIVER Russian Forces Said to Be in Full Retreat—Russia Makes Official Announcement that She Will Accept No Offer of Mediation. Shanghai, April 29—It is reported here that the Russians have suffered a disastrous repulse after two days' fighting on the Yalu river. The Japanese forces crossed the river and the Russians retreated. St. Petersburg, April 29—The Official Messenger publishes a circular, issued by the foreign office to Russian representatives abroad declaring that the Russian will not accept mediation to terminate the war, which, the circular declares, was forced on her. Nother will Russia, the circular declared, allow the intervention of any British force in the Japanese negotiations after the war. London, April 29—The Daily Telegraph's Tokio correspondent asserts that the Russian cruisers slipped past the Japanese squadron during a fog regained the harbor of Vladivostok. Iao Yang, April 29—The delay of the forward movement of the Japanese into Manchuria is due to the Russian naval force reported that there is considerable suffering among the Japanese troops due to illness and the intense cold. RUSSIAN SINK JAP TRANSPORT. Soldiers Refused To Surrender And Were Sunk To Bottom St. Petersburg, April 29. — Russian torpedo boats belonging to the Vladivostok squadron sunk a Japanese military transport, the Kinsimar Maru, of 4,000 tons, during the night of April 26, with all on board with the exception of 17 officers, 20 soldiers, 65 of the crew and 85 coole carriers. The others, who refused to surrender, were sent to the bottom with the ship. The official report of Rear Admiral Yezen to the emperor is as follows: "During the night of April 25th, two Russian torpedo boats met at sea in the Japanese military transport Kinshi-Maru, of 4,000 tons, laden with rice and other military stores and about 1,500 tons of coal. The transport was armed with four Hotchkiss guns of 47 millimeters. The Russians captured on board 17 officers, twenty soldiers, 85 military carriers, or coolers and 65 of the crew, who surrendered. The remainder of the men, who were to form a landing party and who were left without officers obstinately refused to surrender or go on board a Russian cruiser. Furthermore they offered armed resistance to the Russians. In the end they were sent to the bottom with the transport." The number of men drowned is not given. Admiral Yeszon also reports that besides the sinking of the Japanese steamer Goyo-Maru at Won-San (GenSan) April 25th, the Russians sank at sea the same evening the Japanese steamer Nakamura-Maru, of 220 tons, whose crew were saved. St. Petersburg, April 29—The operations of the Vladivostok squadron have revived the spirits of the people of St. Petersburg, who have been called the "fathers of the Petropavlovsk and the consequent confinement of the remnant of the Port Arthur fleet to the harbor. The fact that the navy is doing something of an offensive character appeals to the popular mind, which has been the source of an appropriate force for the inactivity of the Vladivostok squadron. It is generally recognized that Rear Admiral Yeszen can not do more than frighten the Japanese and compel them to exercise their naval skills in the sinking of a few transports or even cruisers can have no permanent effect on the result of the war. Moreover, he is bound by his instructions not to risk his ships, but to keep them safe for an attack with the naval fleet when it arrives the Pacific. A possibility of the Japanese to mine the entrance to Vladivostok as was done at Port Arthur is considered, but the conclusion different, Admiral Yevgeny. the lesson of the Petroavlovsk disaster fresh in his mind, will observe the utmost caution. Fourteen Men Were Buried. Madrid, April 25—A fall of earth occurred in the Cerro Plata quarter of the city, during fourteen of all of whom are believed to have been killed. Is Said to Be Slated By the Czar for Supreme Command. BOTH ON LAND AND SEA Reign of Alexieff as Viceroy Practically at an End-Will Not Be Humiliated, But a Way Will Be Found to Secure His Elimination. St. Petersburg, April 26.—General Kuropatkin, it is believed in the biggest military circles here, is destined to become commander-in-chief of all the emperor's forces, both military and naval, in the far cast. Admiral Alexieff may remain there for some little time as viceroy, but his reign is considered practically ended. He will not be humiliated, but in order to effect harmonious relations a way will be found to secure his elimination While Alexieff and Kuropatkin are on fairly good terms, harmonious relations between Vice Admiral Skryloff and the viscerop are considered impossible and with the three enjoying independent commands it is realized that the viscerop bound to arise, which might endanger successful operations. Skryloff and Kuropatkin, on the contrary, are warm personal friends. With Alexieff removed from the theater of war and in view of the patrician nature of the viscerop mander of both the army and navy on the ground, as well as to insure perfect harmony, Vice Admiral Skryloff, because of the minor role which the fleet will play, has already expressed his willingness to accept the post of commander of the naval forces under general Kuropatkin as commander-in-chief. St. Petersburg, April 26—General Kuropatkin has played a strong card in the game of strategy. A large portion of General Kuropatkin's Cossack cavalry division has been thrown over to the opposing Yakuts and a considerable force of cavalry which crossed the Tumen some time ago is moving down to the southwest to effect a junction with it. Together with this force, which it is believed to have been sent from the Yakuts, General Kuropatkin General Inouye's left flank when the Japanese are ready to cross lower down on the Yalu. Being composed of cavalry, with a few mountain guns, Kuropatkin's force is extremely mobile. Unless it should be moved, the Japanese would have to leave a very strong army to guard the communication, whereas if the Japanese force should be sent to drive it out it would have to move directly away from the main army, while the enemy would if compelled to fall back, can recapture the direction of the Russian troops concentrated in Manchuria. MARCHING ON VLADIVOSTOK. Third Japanese Army To Make That Port Objective Point. London, April 29—It is announced from Shanghai that the third Japanese army now mobilizing will comprise the fifth, tenth and eleventh divisions. Preparations are on foot to mobilize a fourth army should it become necessary. The destination of these armies is a matter of considerable speculation, though it is supposed that it may be possible to use them against Vladivostok or Port Arthur. No further light has been thrown on the operations on the Yalu and in the absence of official dispatches little information is paid to Russian reports of operation is paid to Russian reports of operation is paid to Russian reports of operation is paid to Russian reports of influencing the European money markets in favor of Russian financial operations. New news has been received, regarding the whereabouts of the Vladivostok squadron, but the indications are that it has regained Vladivostok harbor. 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If your grocer does not keep it send 10¢ for sample to The Laundry Blue Co., Ltd., Michigan Street, Chicago. General Ma is now reinforcing a seat of war in Kaupanize. FITS permanently cured. No other nervous affects. The first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nerve Restor is used for the R.J. Reynolds's 10¢ total bottle and treating. The physician doesn't always pract but he has to have a practice. **YELLOW CLOTHES ARE UNSIGHTY** Keep him white with Rise Bleaching Blut Get the genuine. All grocers, 10c. Don't forget that a promising mat soldon pays cash. Write to us for information about "Calo," the best floor finish. Chas Naeckel & Sons, Davenport, Iowa. Too many men spend their money before they get it. **Christian Endeavor Hotel.** At St. Louis, Mo., is the place to stop them for terms. The smallest check drawn by the U. S. Government is paid annually to Maurice Proctor, of Mineral Point Wis., for carrying the mails from Mineral Point to Dodgeville. The check is for one cent. There were a dozen competitors for the job, and as Proctor carried it, he is wealthy, and can afford to do the work for a penny a year. An unfortunate woman in London consulted a clergyman in connection with her domestic troubles. There was some doubt as to whether her husband was a rabbit, as her "husband"—as she had just discovered—appeared to have a wife living, from whom he had been separated. The woman's pathetic in-band, what right has he to knock me about? The best brand of whiskey in the world is said to be in the private stock of the Pendennis Club of Louisville. A Philadelphia guest was re-arranged, and he asked a friend: "How is this whiskey tested?" "Quite a simple process, sah," was the Kentuckian's reply. "We inject a drop of it into a rabbit, and if the rabbit doesn't like it, then the whiskey is no good, sah." "SOUND AS A DOLLAR." Monticello, Minn., April 25th.—Mr. J. W. Moore of this place, stands as a living proof of the fact that Bright's Disease, even in the last stages may be perfectly and permanently cured. Mr. Moore says: "In 1898 three doctors after a careful examination told me that I would die with Bright's Disease inside of a year. My feet and ankles and legs were badly swollen; I could hardly stand on my feet and had given up all hopes of getting cured, when a traveling salesman told me that he himself had been cured of Bright's Disease two years before. He stood on his bed and expected to die with it, but that he had been cured by a remedy called Dodd's Kidney Pills. "I commenced taking them at once and I am thankful to say that they saved my life. After a short treatment, I was completely restored to good health and I am as sound as a dollar." Even Christian Science has never had the hardship to try to cure cold feet. Why Pills Gripe. Just because they contain harsh and drastic drugs, with nothing to modify their violent action. If in need of a laxative you will obtain satisfactory results by taking Dr. Caldwell's (Laxative) Syrup Pepin s, a "corrective," not a "cathartic" laxative. Its action is gentle, it assists nature to put the stomach and bowels in normal condition and never sickens; children, as well as grown people, love it for its pleas ant tastie. The soothing action of the pepin sin makes the digestive process perfect. Try it and you will wonder why you never have before. All drugs sells it. 500 and $1.00 sizes. A man gets more invitations to pay up than he gets to dinner. Defiance Starch is guaranteed biggest and best or money refunded. 10 ounces, 10 cents. Try it now. Telegraph posts along a railway are arranged thrifty to a mile. Free to Twenty-five Ladies. The Defiance Starch Co. will give 25 ladies a round trip ticket to the St. Louis Exposition, to five ladies in each of the following states: Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri who will send in the largest number of trade marks cut from a taccent, 16 ounce package of Defiance Starch Co. means from your own home, any where in the above named states. These trade marks must be mailed to and received by the Defiance Starch Co. Omaha, Nebr., before September 10, 2004. October and November will be mailed to the Defiance Exposition. Remember that Defiance is the only starch put up 16 oz. (full pound) to the package. You get one-third more starch for the same money than of any other kind, and Defiance never sticks to the iron surface. You will be sent by registered mail September 5th. Starch for sale by all dealers. Tommy Tucker—I didn't know we had to have any proof, matam, I thought everybody admitted it. Tommy Tucker—I didn't know we had to have any proof, matam, I thought everybody admitted it. Pice's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. W. S. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. It sometimes happens that two woo- dles are afraid of each other, because they are afraid of each other. Try One Package. If "Defiance Starch" does not please you, return it to your dealer. If it does you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satisfaction, and will not stick to the team. NOTES FROM THE CAPITAL 185 Moines, April 26, 1904. Deputy State Auditor Brand has completed the mailing of warrants, trailing $665, to pay for 133 prayt uttered by chaplains to the legislature during the last session. Chaplains were not always at hand when the prayers were needed, so two mommies, one the clerk and an assistant doorkeeper, drew pay for the service. The county superintendents of Iowa are working together in an effort to have the salaries of teachers in the rural schools advanced. At the conventions recently held in the various parts of the state certain counties and townships, where salaries have been advanced were cited as the awards. The rafts standards of teachers available. Another matter that is receiving considerable attention is desire to secure more uniform certificates throughout the state. Teaching of agriculture in the schools is being added to the curriculum, which will be the principal ones before the meeting scheduled for Des Moines May 4-5. Company D of Hampton, Fifty-sixth regiment I. N. G., has fallen by the wayside. Adjutant General Byers has issued the order to muster the company out of service, as they had fallen below the standard in the anglers' corps. The company will probably be the only one mustered out this year for falling below the standard. Major Olmsted has practically completed the annual inspection of the companies of the companies will rank better than the year ago. Fletcher Howard, democratic member of the board of pharmacy commissioners, has been elected president of the body. The selection of Mr. Howard was incident to the change in the membership of the board. N. T. Hendrix of Columbus Junction closing a six year lease on a service and service to be followed by B. H. Keltz of Webster City. The work of closing up the accounts of the board for the year, was accomplished, and about $30,000 was turned into the state treasury. The amount of the most profitable and least expensive boards employed by the state. The sum of money turned into the state is net, the salaries of the members of the commission coming out of fees. This sum reappears in the budget and most part from peripatetic peddlers and medicine vendors. The passage of the law giving preference in the matter of state employment is creating a great deal of hosseh the discussion. It is declared by many to be unconstitutional because it is class legislation and not in the area of employment. It is in sight in many parts of the state, and the matter will probably be brought up to the supreme court. Cases are being made in Oskaloosa, where old soldiers have made applications for city positions. The measure is so far reaching that it includes everything of an appointive character of officers of defense and confidential clerks, positions at the state house included. The four drainage bills, a hearing on which was held before Governor Cummins, will be signed and become laws. This much may be safely predicted. The hearing was long and complex. The governor under fire, and the governor himself raised some rather salient objections to the measure, but they are apparently not enough to bring the bill under the power of the gov't only when the bill is unconstitutional or opposed to public policy. The objections raised to the main drainage bill are these: 1. Is it for the public health? 2. Is impossibility of estimating damages 3. May not forbid the establishment of a ditch, the cost of which does not exceed the benefits. The governor placed his greatest stress upon this ditch. If he was nervous that this were so he would probably veto the measure. The exorbitant prices asked by land owners in the vicinity of the Fort Des Moines army post may require a camp ground for the Iowa national guard at some other point than Des Moines. This statement was made with all seriousness by Adjutant General Byers. "We have been looking at several sites," said the officer, "and all able was under fire, and the governor lands that would suit the purpose very well, but the owners want too much for it and I question very much if we will take it. We have some other tracts we have." And these these there is a great danger that the permanent camp may go elsewhere." Fred Fear & Co., of New York, have purchased the Rogers Cereal company's plant at Boone and will operate it, beginning about May 1st. T. P. Rogers of Boone will manage the plant. New machinery has been or dered and the outpatient clinic at Armstrong I. Fear & Co. and branch offices will take the product. The mill will employ from fifty to a hundred men. A medical journal asserts that disease is spread by the lending of masks, which are used at fancy dress balls. Forty-two masks were exam covered by the covered bacillus of various diseases. Electric carpets are used in Paris Woven with them is a mesh of fine wire, through which an electric current may be turned. These fabrics serve the double purpose of floor covering and a means of covering a saya your pa ha趴 never ben against it." "Huh." I bet my pa's ben upper against it'n your pa." Lack is a combination of an opportunity and the man. Patiene="I hear she has been engaged eleven times." Patrice="hate to see a girl get in a rut like "Sometimes," said the poet, "I am almost afraid that I take myself too seriously." "Oh, well, never mind," replied his kind hearted friend, "there's no harm done if you do everybody else regards you as a joke." "know what you come to do," said he willingly, "your going to ask my sister to be your wife." "Oh! Why do you think so?" "Cause I heard her tell me she was gone" to git you in a corner to night and make you say it." CONGRESS. Washington, April 23—Senate— The general deficiency appropriation bill was passed by the senate today, leaving but one of the appropriation bills unacted upon by that body. A large number of amendments were adopted, among them one by Mr. Cullom limiting the Chinese exclusion legalization of the confirmation of the exclusion law of 1902 and other existing exclusion laws. Washington, April 25 — Senate.— Whether the president shall order the construction of the battleships provided for in the naval appropriation bill or wait until the war in the far east demonstrates the comparative utility of the big sea fighter and the torpedo cruiser in the naval appropriation raised in the senate today by Mr. Hale of Maine on the adoption of the conference report. It was developed that the language of the bill was permissive and that the naval officer could never coyard action if they deem it advisable. Mr Hale declared that if he were secretary of the navy he should not dara to go on now and commit the government to a war that would not battleship for it would not surprise him if events of the Russian Japanese war demonstrated that the $150,000,000 paid for big battleships were a bad investment for this government. In reply to that question Mr. Bacon discussed the trusts, replying to the recent speech of Mr. Dollierv. He devoted the greater portion to conditions which make it possible for American products to be sold abroad for a less price than American consumers are required to pay. House.—The house today passed a large number of bills, including the Alaska delegate bill. Washington, April. 25. Senate. The senate today passed the military academy appropriation bill, the last of the supply measures. The amendments suggested by the committee on military affairs for a reorganization of the medical and ordinance departments of the Army, the establishment of a number of camp sites were thrown out on points of order. House.—When the house met today Mr. Jenkins, (Wis.), chairman of the committee on judiciary, moved the adoption of the resolutions recently favorably reported by his committee inquiring what action had been taken by the committee in the investigation of the coal "trust" and whether or not any criminal prosecutions have been instituted by that department against the individuals found guilty of violations of the coal "trust" and with the merger decision. The resolutions were adopted without discussion or division. Dalzell, in a long address, attacked the record of Bourke Cockran, and endeavored to substantiate the evidence against him. He paid to support McKinley in 1896. Cockran replied at length and introduced a resolution providing for the appointment of a select committee of five members of the committee to investigate which had been made against him by Mr. Dalzell. Washington, April 27.—Senate—Final conference reports on the sundry civil, the general deficiency, the postoffice and the military academy appropriations bills were agreed to with little opposition. Speeches were made by the senate and the foreign affairs by Presidents McKinley and Roosevelt; by Mr. Teller on the public land question, and by Mr. McLaurin on the old age pension order and trusts. House.—Mr. Hemenway called up the conference report on the general deficiency, the report which mutually adopted and the house then proceeded to the consideration of the conference report on the sundry civil appropriation bill. This was adopted, 138 to 128. The conference report on the general deficiency was adopted by a rising vote. The shipping bill was passed, 123 to 98. Washington, April 28 — Senate—With brief announcement and a sharp rap of his well worked gavel, President Pro Tem Fry adjourned the senate sine dite at 2 p.m. today, the hour fixed by resolution of the two senators. The day was devoted to a political debate, participated in on the republican side by Messrs. Allison and Aldrich and on the democratic side by Messrs. Allison and Aldrich. The session was based on a statement by Mr. Allison of the appropriations for the session, comparing the figures for this year and for the administration of President Roosevelt, to those of other years and other administrations. House.—The closing today of the second session of the house of the Fifty-eighth congress was made not able to the designation offered by Mr Williams, the minority leader, testifying to the courteous and impartial manner in which Speaker Cannon had presided over the house. The minority party, the functory kind, but was expressive of the kindly feeling which men in the house of all parties entertained to ward him. In a graceful speech the speaker declared his appreciation of the work of the members' ports were agreed on bills which had been in dispute between the two houses. The only debate of any importance was on the bill providing for the restoration to the naval acid works. The bill was dismissed for hazing, the house voting overwhelming against it. Lafcadio Hearn, writing from Japan, says that when Oyama, chief of the Japanese general staff, was judge-advocate, he attended a ball at Tokio one night, when a beautiful European woman swept by, and so greatly cried her charms impress Judge Oyama that he exclaimed, involuntarily: "What a lovely woman!" She over looked back over her shoulder, and, recognizing him, she said: "What an excellent judge!" Fish make excellent brain food and those that get away make monumental liars. Belasco and Henry De Mille collaborated once on a play in which they used the line from the Psalms of David, "Lord, how long shall the wicked triumph?" The actor to whom his line is due, and his actor to it, and confided his feelings to De Mille. "Are you stuck on it?" the actor asked him. "Yes," said De Mille. "I must confess I am. You see, the line isn't mine. It's David's." I thought he'd acted as actor; "any it thought that was that of Dave Belasco's bad English." A a woman's idea of a stingy man is to be a bit more careful after the lights upon doing it. A MICHIGAN MAYOR SAYS: "I Know Pe-ru-na is a Fine Tonic for a Worn Out System." [Picture of a man in a suit with a bow tie, surrounded by a decorative frame with palm leaves.] fion. Nelson Rice of St. Joseph, Mich., knows of a large number of grateful patients in his county who have been cured by Peruna. Hon. Nelson Rice, Mayor of St. Joseph, Michigan, writes: The Peruna Medicine Co., Columbus, Ohio: Gentlemen: "I wish to congratulate you on the success of your efforts to win the confidence of the public in need of a reliable medicine. I know Peruna is a fine tonic for a worn out system and a specific in cases of catarral difficulties. I have a large number of grateful patients in this county who have used Peruna and have been cured by it and who praise it above all other medicines. Peruna has my heartiest good wishes."-Nelson Rice. THE SAVAGE 22 CALIBER REPEATING RIFLE is a clean-cut, hard shooting little gun, and embodies the latest as well as the best features of the rifle. In a word, it is the sort of a rifle you can count on, and gives that confidence which to shoot a good shooting and the finest results. We can convince you. MARCH, APRIL, MAY. Weak Nerves, Poor Digestion, Impure Blood, Depressed Spirits. The sun has just crossed the equator on a sunny day, and he is shifted toward the north nearly eighteen miles every day. With the return of the sun, he is peculiar to spring, with one person the easiest to other person, digestion poor; with others other person, depression; with others other person, depressed spirits and tired feeling. All these things are especially true of those who have been suffering with catarrh When a stingy man suddenly gets charitable it’s a sure sign of either a wedding or a funeral. HOUSEKEEPERS, ATTENTION! Try a package of Russ Bleaching Blue and you will no need other. Joe at grocers. When in doubt a wise man gets out — if possible. West's Cream Gum, "White Suc," "Black Joe" and "A Pleasant Smile," are guaranteed to be absolutely pure and healthful. Openings in hosiery are advertised. They ought to be darned. "Calc" Floor Finish is just the thing to give a nice finish to any painted or natural wood floor. Ask your dealer for it, or send direct to Chas. Nacelck and Sons Paint House at Davenport, Iowa, for all particulars. Manchuria has a population of about 8,500,000. K. C. S. Almanac for 1904. K. C. S. Almanac for 1904. The Kansas City Southern Railway Company's Annual Almanac is now ready for distribution. It contains usual monthly calendars, many useful household hints and information concerning the country in Missouri, Arkansas, the Indian Territory, Texas and Louisiana. Write for a copy to S. G. Warner, General Passenger and Ticket Agent, K. C. S. Ry., Kansas City, Mo. The Japanese national nynn is over 1,000 years old. The Shortest Way out of an attack of Rheumatism or Neuralgia HENRY MARK Is to use St.Jacobs Oil Which affords not only gun relief, but provides it, publishes it, satisfies the suffering. Price, 25c, and 50c. PATENTS We secure them for guarantee satisfaction. Send for free printed matter. Roe & Foe, Good Blk, Des Moines, Ia THE WALSTON SANATORIUM ALL SURGICAL AND CHRONIC DISEASES CURED. 946 Sixth Ave., DES MOINES, 1001. Send for Catalogue SAVAGE THE SAVAGE 22 CALIBER RE shooting little gun, and embodies ever put in a repeating arm of rifle you can count on, and gives that and the finest results. We can convey Write To-Day for SAVAGE ARMS CO., - BAKER & NASHUCK, Bakersfield and in any form or la gripe. A course of Pernula is sure to correct all these conditions. It does not irritate- it invigorates. It does not temporarily stimulate- it strengthens. It does not tranquilize the nervous system and regulates the bodily functions. Pernula, unlike so many spring medicines is not simply a natural tonic and invigorator. If you do not receive prompt and satisfactory results from the use of Pernula, write a statement of your case, and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitary Columbus, Ohio. OLD AGE PENSIONS. Under a recent order of the Commission of Pensions, the Hartman Sanitary Columbus Civil War, and honorary discharge, and over 95 years of age, are entitled to pension. Written to the Commission of Pensions, and with Reference: Washington Board of Trade, B. References: Traders National Bank. W. L. DOUGLAS $4.00, $3.50, $3.00, $2.50 UNION SHOES THE WORLD. MADE SHOES W.L. Douglas shoes are worn by more than any other make. The reason is, they hold their shape, fit better, wear longer, and have greater intrinsic value than any other shoes. sermeree Sold Evergreenhere. Food for women and pregnant women. Douglas uses Corona Coliskin, which is everywhere concealed to be the finest Patent Leather yet present for four foots of wear. Shoes by mall. 25 cents extra. W. L. DOUGLAS, Brockton, MA. knows how important it is to use a good starch, Defiance Starch is the best starch made. It doesn't stick to the iron. It gives a beautiful soft glossy stiffness to the clothes. It will not blister or crack the goods. It sells for less, goes farther, does more. Ask the lady who irons. Defiance Starch at all grocers. 16 oz. for 10 cents. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 18-1904 When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. Published Every Friday by the By stander Publishing Co., Fifth and Locust, Room 405 Marquardt Block, Iowa. 'Phone 899. Official Paper of the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year ..... $1.50 Six months ..... 75 Three months ..... 50 All subscription payable in advance. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa 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 wif." remember. We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage 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 where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc. terms are given on amply 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 read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns: Clinton ... A. A. Bush Davenport ... John T. Mabry Keokuk ... Miss Artisha Fields Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine ... Miss Fannie Grooms Marshalltown ... H. C. Walker Muchakinwock ... Mrs. Pearl Thomas Ottumwock ... Mrs. Helena Downey Rock Island ... Mrs. C. J. Toliver Sloux City ... Mrs. Etta Grant Moline, Ill ... Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone ... Mrs. Mary Coleman Washington ... Mrs. James Redd Galesburg, Ill ... Mrs. E. J. McGruder Burlington ... O. C. Folks Dubuque ... Miss Gertrude Evans Newton ... Miss Ela Mays Superior, Wis ... Mrs. Geo. H. Wade Alba ... Miss May Davis Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Adelaine Perkins Ft. Madison ... Anna Harper Rock Island System Mrs. Ross Johnson and little daughter Letta, from Hocking spent the past week in Albia. Miss Nellie Grayson is canvasing the town and surrounding places for two very nice books, the Favorite Cook Book and The World's Greatest Fires. Quite a few strangers are in town the past week. A number of new commers are coming to our town and vicinity. Mr. Walace is going to Chairint for a short stay. Theodore Martin is much better at this writing. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. The Black Diamond Trio gave an excellent concert at the A. M. E. church Thursday night. The members of the company are all accomplished musicians and rendered a very fine program of about eight numbers. The church was crowded to its utmost and the entire audience felt that they had received a care treat. After the concert the Stewartess served refreshments. Presiding Elder J. W. Malone arrived in the city Friday and at night prescheduled a very elegant sermon, after which the business of the quarterly conference was completed. The Elder left Saturday for Ottumwa. Mrs. Wm. Spotts of Chicago arrived in the city Sunday for a v sit with her mother, Mrs. Dortch. Messrs. Ralph and Harry Burnaugh made a business trip to Fairfield and Ottumwa Saturday. Mrs. Louisa Nunnley is able to be out again after an illness of several months. FVERYBODY Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St Branch Office 504 MULBERRY St. PHONE 579. CLINTON ITEMS. Rev. Jas. Robinson of Lyons, Is., filled the pulpit at Bethel A. M. E. church morning and evening last Sunday. The officers have arranged with the reverend to preside until the arrival of another pastor. Mrs. W. A. Richardson and mother, Mrs. Hopkins, have been on the sick list, but are better now. The trustees entertained at a social on Wednesday night of this week. Wm. Allen, Sr. made one of a party which left for Liman county, South Dak., one day last week, where they went to look after some land interests. Mr. Allen is expected back this week. Mrs Wm. Emerson was reported as being considerable indisposed the past week. WHEN IT'S PIANO BUYING TIME THEN YOU'LL REMEMBER .KIMBALL. The New Art Kimball Piano will satisfy the most critical. Largest and most complete line of Pianos in the city. W. W. KIMBALL --- You'll need a few Seeds, Then bear this in mind: Under equal conditions the better the seed the better the crop. Let us send you some of our splendid seeds—they're fresh, clean, tested and full of vitality—they cost no more than inferior kinds. Many customers call us "the old reliable." We've had 30 years' experience in raising high-grade seeds—so come to us with confidence. Large catalogue of 100 pages and hundreds of illustrations. free if you mention this paper. 613-615 LOCTU ST., DES MOINES, IOWA. T. M. GRIFFITH, M'g'r. HE SEES BEST WHO SEES THE CONSEQUENCES. Eyes Tested Free. Up-Staris Opposite Street Car Depot. Up-Starls Opposite Street Ca Depot. Eyes Tested Free. Office Upstairs Opposite Street Can Waiting Room. Office Hours Sunday 10 to 12. Iowa Phone 605. If you have eye troubles or headache you should read the following testimonials. They may change your mind if you are a skeptic and better your condition. Altoona, In., Jan. 27, 1904. This certifies that I think if Dr. Lew Arutz, of Des Moines, Iowa, had not fitted me with glasses about eight months ago I would have lost my eyesight, as I had before. I would have had to read out of, but had never succeeded until Dr. Lew Arutz examined and fitted my eyes. [Picture of a man in a suit and bow tie]. can today see to read the finest print and see at a distance with ease, as well as I could when I was a boy. When Dr. Lawen took me to the hospital, I saw my sight to normal condition with properly glasses I doubted it, as I had tried some very noted opticians before, but all to no satisfaction; but I will now admit that Dr. Arnutz made his word good. He recounted how he was a patient and can see as well as when I was 20 years old. J. S. MURROW. Mrs. Berdia B. Jackson, a slave for over twenty years in the not Hutchison family from the war, was freed after the war moved to Iowa now resides at Evans, Iowa. In consequence of great mistreatment during slavery Mrs. Jackson partly lost her eyesight, and would of late have gone totally blind it had not been for using Doctor Arnutz's Special Ground Glasses. [Picture of a woman with a headband.] Evans, Iowa, March 28, 1904. About seven months ago I thought I would have lost my sight altogether. The doctor who attended me said he do no more for me, and I gave all his help. He friendly admired me to go to Dr. Lew Arntz of Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Arntz after making a careful examination: told me he could cure me, and has made his word good I can now see as good as before the slavery time. Had it not been for Dr. Lew Arntz. I would have surely gone blind as no one else could do anything for me. He cured my eyes without medicine. He only used a certain kind of ground glasses, that I am now wearing. I am about 75 years old and can now see as well as when I was a slave, about 45 years ago Mrs. Berda Jackson. Evans, Iowa. Long Time Prime Minister. Sir Robert Walpole held the unbeaten record of having been prime minister of England for, in all, twenty-one years. 802 Walnut St. WASHINGTON ITEMS. Quarterly meeting was held at the A. M. E. church last Sunday. Rev. Williams of Burlington assisted Rev. Payton. Rev. Williams was stationed here some years ago and his many friends were glad to hear him once again. Eider Malone preached at the A. M. E. church last Tuesday evening. Charles Payton has been on the sick list. The Booker T. Washington Literary Society elected the following officers last Thursday evening: Presidentdf Robert Motts; vice president, Marie Redd; secretary, Jessie Jones; assistant secretary, Minnie Campbell; treasurer, Leon Motts; journalist Jas. Crump; critic, Nora Motts; sergeant-at-arms, H. Hickman. Mrs. Jas. Redd was hortess of the C. C. Club last Tuesday evening. WANTED SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this country and adjoining territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with expenses, advanced each Monday by check direct from headquarters. Horse and army trained when necessary; position permanent. Address, Allegheny Brothers, 600 Monon Bldg., Chicago, 37. CLARINDA ITEMS The Willing Working club met Saturday afternoon with Mrs. E. B. Cook the president, and they had a good time. There was meeting at both churches Sunday morning and evening, but poorly attended on account of the rain. Mr. E. Long has moved to his home. Mr. Knight is preparing to build two rooms onto his house. Rev. S. Bates will move into the church parsonage this week. Those on the sick list are better at this writing and we hope to see them on the street soon. Meeting at the Baptist church is still going on. Mothers should encourage their children to serve Christ. There's work for all to do. THIRD QUARTER APPOINTMENTS OF IOWA DISTRICT OF THE A. M. E. CHURCH. April 1904 Burlington Clinton Davenport Mt. Pleasant Ottumwa Washington Iowa City Cedar Rapids Muscatine Keokuk At the General Conference. Oskaloosa Newton Saylor Des Moines Boone Yankton Sioux City Albia Buxton District Conference Clarinda Bedford Osecola Chariton Garden Grove Ft. Madison Dubuque Indianola District Conference and Sunday School Convention at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, June 14, 15, 16 and 17. Subjects for papers and discussion, see Discipline, pages 375, 376 and 377. Bring your Disciplines and well prepared papers on the subjects, etc. Dear Brethren—Onward and upward; hold the fort and preach the word. Fraternally. J. W. MALONE, P. E. No. 213 North Fourteenth St. Keokuk, Iowa. C. & N. W. RY. C. & N. W. RY Special reduced one way rates on sale to points in California, Wash- ington, Oregon, British Columbia, Nevada Iaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado and Wyoming. Daily March 1st to April 30th. 1904. Call or write L. F. Berry. General Agent, C. & N. W. RY., 401 Walnut street, Des Moines, Iowa. SPECTACLES MARK TO FIT ANY EYE. DESEASES OF THE EYE-EAR-NOSE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCULISE DES MOINES, IOWA 602 West Wainut Street. LOW RATES TO PACIFIC COAST. 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