Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 27. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or relatives to make a visit, please inform us; we solicit all your local news—ed. The Monday Night club will meet with Mrs. Elliston. Mrs. Roland Weeks is in Colfax this week visiting her sister. Miss Edora Green, of Newton, was the guest of Mrs. George Morton a few days this week. Mr. Louis Howard, who has been very sick, does not improve very much. Mrs. Charlotte Davis, who has been very sick for several weeks, is not yet able to leave her bed. The Callanan Industrial club met with a large attendance at Mrs. Emma Humbard last week; he meeting this week will be with Miss Marie Mash. Rev. P. S. Irwin of Council Bluffs was in our city this week attending Bishop Shaffer's lecture and Elder Gaines' reception. Geo I. Hott, who is on the mail service as carrier, spent last week in Keokuk, visiting his parents and old home. Mr. T. L. Williams of Buxton was in the city Tuesday on business. Mr. Williams is in the drug business with his brother, Dr. J. H. Williams, in Buxton. A debate will be given at 304 West Grand avenue next Tuesday evening. Subject, "For whom will a man go the farthest, RICT12 Sewn cfwm mfwp furtherest, mother or wife." The Messrs, Lee V. B'agburn and Jesse Graves, who have been in Denver, Colo., since last May, returned home last Saturday morning. Mr. J. J. Christian is spending the current week in Buxton, combining business and pleasure together on his trip. Rev. H. S. Graves entertained at dinner Bishop C. T. Shaffer, Rev. Goo W. Gaines, Rev. Joplin, Rev. Birt and Rev Ivin Tuesday. Mrs. Graves was assisted by Miss Bratrice Hicklin and Miss Ethel Boamer. Miss Alice Bell, who has been suffering from appendicitis, was taken to the new Smith and Schooler hospital in East Des, where an operation was performed. At this writing she is resting as well as could be expected. Mrs. Wm. E. Morgan and daughter Ethel, formerly of Superior. Wis., last week joined her husband, Mr. Wm. E. Morgan, who is employed in the club at Fort Des Moines. Mr. Morgan is at the of our once genial Third street barber, E. S. Morgan. For good lunches or meals go to N W. corner of Third and Walnut. Open all night. Fox & Evans. The Ladies' Bazaar open Wednesday evening. Dec. 14, and will continue for three nights at the Union Congregational church. Many useful artworks will be on sale. The new feature of the bazaar will be the Ladies' Home Journal booth. Refreshments will be served each evening. Mrs. H. E. Jacobs, president, Mrs. Harry Hughes, secretary. The Olive Branch Whist club was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Morton last Wednesday evening in honor of Guffy Williams. An elaborate luncheon was enjoyed and a pleasant evening was enjoyed by all present. The two adjourned and will be entertained next Wednesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Woodard, by Mr. Frank Woodard. Invitations are out announcing the marriage of Mrs. Gertrude Jones of this city to Mr. Walter Reeves of Buxton. The wedding will be next Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock at home of Mrs. Lucy Carey, 2735 North Third street. NO MORE - NO LESS. SUIT UNION OR Overease to Order. THE GLASGOW. 316 6th AV MAD. Bishop C., Shaffer lectured at the A. M. E. church Tuesday evening. The bishop was en routes from Davenport and a pleasant visit to Des Moines. The bishop will return to Des Moines in the near future. His lecture on "Observation in Africa" was very interesting and instructive. Mr. Jefferson Logan, one of our well to do citizens, gave his annual posum banquet to the state dignities of Iowa last Friday night. About 40 of the state officials and leading politicians were present. Mr. Logan's table was laden with pumam and many other tempting vials, which the jolly crowd of men enjoyed. The Saturday and Times prints a his cut, showing what a slave boy has done by saving his means. It is a good story. We may reproduce it in our holiday issue. Mrs. Attrus Brown entertained at dinner Wednesday Mrs. Chas, Comley of Webster City, Mrs. Theodore Williams, Mrs. G. Denny and Mrs. Jennie Wilkinson. A lovely time is reported. The Athenian Mus'cal and L'iterary society elected the following officers last Tuesday: President, Mrs. John Jackson; vice president, W. H. Hughes; secretary, Mrs. Mary L. Turner; treasurer, H. E. Jacolis; critic, E. W. Thompson; journalist. J. C. Williams. Their next meeting will be at Mrs. Jackson Tues'day. The study of the life of John Milton. B. J. Hack, one of our young men left Monday for Catr'vle, Iowa, where he is employed by Mr. W. A. Brown, a hotel man. Presiding Elder W. J, Gaines, of the Iowa district of the A. M. E. church, is spending this week in our city, the guest of H. S. Graves. He held his first quarterly meeting last Sunday to a crowded house. On Monday the A. M. E. church members, and friends tendered him a birthday reception, as it was his 53rd year. A special program was rendered and an enjoyable time was had. The elder's present home is in Chicago, but he contemplates making tails city his home while he is presiding elder in the Iowa district. He was a candidate for bishop about five years ago. GRACE BEAUTY PARLORS The Grace Beauty Perlors will be open at 222 Arthur street after Dec. 5. A specialty in beautifying the complexion. Office hours from 9 to 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; 7 to 9 in the evening. We keep on hand a supple of good powder, cream and soaps. A reduction will be made to customers who have come to pay. Treatment 35c. Each lady who brings 4 ladies for treatment will receive two treatments free. Get on Highland Park car and get off at Arthur street. We solicit your patroage Mr. Kenneth J. Hamilton, one of the brightest young men of our race, who took the civil service examination about n two months ago, was appointed as a sub clerk in the postoffice this week by Postmaster John McKay. This is the first time in the history of our race that a colored man is serving as clerk. Mr. Hamilton commenced work Monday. It is true that at one time Mr. George Dunn, who is now with the Rogg Drug Co., passed the examination, but would not serve because he had to sub a certain length of time before put on regu'r. Mr. Hamilton is a product of our city, is a mandolin teacher, and is well known. The Bystander congratulates Mr. Hamilton and praises Mr. McKay for the appointment. A BEAUTIFUL HOME WEDDING. Savannah, Mo.—(Special to Bystander)—A beautiful home wedding took place at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gray of Savannah, Mo., Nov. 30, 1904, at four o'clock p. m., at which time their daughter, Miss Dlev, became the bride of Mr. Hatcher of Kansas City, Mo. A few minutes before four, a wedding march, played by Miss Warren, was plunging through the air, which time the happy couple entered the stairs and marched to an artistic decorated parlor decorated for the occasion, where the ceremony was performed by Rev. Nickels in the presence of the parents of both bride and groom and a host of friends. The bride is intelligent and highly respected by all who know her, the groom comes from Kansas and well liked by all who know him. Many useful and beautiful presents were stored, the out of cut glass, stored, china, bedding and many other beautiful and useful presents too numerous to mention. Among the out of town guest's was Mrs. Rev. Riddy of Kansas City, Ice cream and cake was served. Over 100 guests were present. WELCOME RECEPTION TO PRE SIDING HOME SIDING OF JOYA RIST. Des Moines has been the center of social attraction this week, having had for its guest Bishop C. T. Shaffer, of the Fourth Episcopal district, and Presiding Elder George W. Gaines, of the Iowa District. The church of Savorville and the members of St. Paul's church, assisted by the young ladies of the church, tendered the presiding officer of the district a welcome reception. The church was beautifully decorated and after the welcome address by Rev. Horace S. Graves, remarks by S. Joe Horace H. R. Wright, Rev Joplin of Indiana', Rev. Council Bluffs and Rev. G. Saylorville, Rev. Geo. Gosnell, responded in a manner so pleasing that he has won a place in the hearts of the Des Moines people which time unlimited will have to erase. Excellent music was underscored by the chorus choir, a sweet solo by Miss Marie Mash and instrumental by Miss Bertha Allen. After the program the guest of honor was escorted to the dining room be low, where supper was served by a corps of young ladies under the leadership of Miss Beatie Hickin. NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENTS. ..As next week will be the week that our holiday issue will appear, we request all letters for publication to reach our office not later than Tuesday to insure its insertion. On the 14th of this month, next week, our great reduced holiday subscription rates for the Bystander will be open to continue one month. One year for $1.00. Please take advantage of this extraordinary offer and make yourself or your friends a Christmas present of the Bystander for one year. Mrs. Will am Coa'son will entertain at her house during the holidays Mrs. T. W. Elliott and Mrs. Frank Hurres of Chicago, Ill., and Mr. and Mrs. French Bland of Kokuk, Iowa. Those who will have visitors during the holidays please bring your notices in early next week as we will be crowded. One of the houses owned by J. H. Boomer was burned last Friday. Mr. Mayweather, who had been renting it, had moved out. The cause of the fire is unknown, although it is thought to be the act of incendiarism. JEFFERS RESTAURANT. No. 3 East First St.. East of Company Store, When in in Buxton Iowa stop with Jeffers Bros. for good meals or lunch. Good service guaranteed. Subscribe for the Bystauder. The drama, "Lincoln's Proclamation," which was given at the A. M. E. church, was a grand success in every particular. A furnace has been put in the A. M. E. church and the stairs carpeted. There is to be a Jubilee concert Thursday, Dec. 14, 1904, to get the fixtures for improving the church. Essex Horn, "father" of the A. M. E. church of Ottumwa, died Sunday morning, aged 73 years. He leaves a wife and fourteen children to mourn his loss as well as a host of sorrowing friends. It was in his home that the first A. M. E. services were held. His hand was the first to reach out to establish this church. We feel that in the death of Father Horne we have who place our memory be filled. Mosses, Harry and Wesley Horne of Omaha were here to attend the funeral of their father. Miss Helen Williams is home from Puxton. NEWTON NOTES The people of Newton are still enjoying the beautiful weather and apparently good health, with the exception of two or three who have been on the sick list. Missella Maya, after an extended visit in Cedar Rapids, returned to her home this week. Mrs. E. P. Rienlow, of Grinnell, spent a few days in the city visiting friends. She returned home Monday afternoon. Mrs. Sylvia Fine has been very poorly from an attack of the lapep. She is better at this writing. The entertainment given last Friday at Mrs. Moores for the benefit of the Masonic lodge was quite successful. She night Masonic lodge No. 8 held their election of officers. Presiding Elder G. W. Gaines preached and he'd his quarterly conference in the A. M. E. church Thursday of last week. The Newton people A We don't believe there's a place in town where your wants in this line can be so satisfactorily filled as at this store. A dollar here buys one hundred cents' worth of quality [and in many cases more]. If you are not convinced of it after your purchase the "money-back" privilege is always yours, or an exchange if your prefer. We can better afford to lose the sale than to have you stay away, as you will do if you are not pleased. We want you to feel at all times that no sale is considered "made" here until you are thoroughly satisfied. All we ask is an opportunity to show you some of these bargains in Trousers and Furnishings. All wool worsted from $3.00 to $4.50, worth $0.00. Soft and Stiff Bosom Shirts 75c to $2.00. Full Dress Shirts, $2.00. Ties in Four-in-Hands, Ascots and Squares, 25c to $1.50 Fancy Vests, $1.00 to $5.00. Hose-Cotton, Silk and Wool, 10c to $2.00. Open evenings until the first of year. Pease Hat Co. FRED F. PEASE Prop. 321 SIXTH AVE. TAKEN FROM LIFE: * This wonderful hair pomade is the only info preparation in the world that makes kiner or shampoo the scalp, prevents the hair from falliness and makes the hair grow long and silky. Sold over forty years and used by thousands, this pomade is sold for straightening kiner hair. Beware of Ox Murrow as the genuining never falls to keep the hair straightening. Well, the appearance so much desired. A follicle necessary for ladies. Diving to its superior and lasting qualities it is the best and ambly pomade to produce a preparation equal to it. Full directions with every product and dealers or send us $0 cents for one box or $10 charges. Send postal or money order. Please mention name of this product. Write your name, and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. Difficult Road Building. Thirty-three tunnels were blasted with dynamite in the construction of the circum-Balkal branch of the Transisiberian railway. The entire length of the line is only 152 miles. Its construction was begun in 1899. always welcome the presiding elder, Mrs. Nice Fine is on the sick list this week. Miss Clara Miller, who has been ill so long, is convalescent. Next Sunday is Rev. Manleys Sunday in Colfax. Rev. Monley is doing a good work here and in Colfax, and the people of both places are deeply interested in church and Sunday school work. May the good work continue and more interest be manifested each day. There will be services in the A. M. E church Sunday morning at 1:30 o'clock. Sunday school at 3 o'clock p. m. All are cordially invited to attend. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 87 STREET See our Special offering of Cold Weather Apparel Warm lined Corduroy and Scotch wool Caps, all shapes, good values at 75c and $1.00, choice.....50c .Gus Morris. Dealer in Iowa Phone 697-J Coat and Feed, delivered when promise*. RESPONSIBLE AGENTS WANTED to hand out a figure of lionface cents. Both ladies and gentlemen. With a faint amount of energy & a Burial fee. Please send the the holidays. Fo. particular is sent upon request. E. clausse terrifi given. Write to Nassau Street, New York. Absolute Some little girl is going to get a job not to cost anybody one cent and home, to be her "very ownest own." It is to be given by THE W. W. receive it is to be determined between This is The Way it is There are a great many little girls too poor to buy them a piano. Many music and, through no fault of the chiefest pleasures of life. Now THE KIMBALL CO. take an exchange for new instruments and of these away to some little girl. Every person making a purchasing SALE now in progress at the some little girl who, in their estimation, his piano. Each name will be taken down into and a record made of the company. Then, when the day before Christ before a committee of ministers work, know the conditions of that they select will be given the plan. The Girl Who Runs must be between the ages of 10 or of parents who cannot afford to be permit further details, but you can the store where we are holding the Year End Of USED PIANOS AND MUSIC in the state of Iowa. Here you will find pianos marked great many instances, less than one. On account of our going out of chandise business the first of it in this department at prices that the Sale will last the entire month you an opportunity to give untold poor little girl. Full price list of enumeration of of space and it would be almost values offered. Call and see the ALL PIANOS AT THIS SITE The Kimball Piano which enables every one to own Enjoy the Piano While You Kimball Piano A Piano Absolutely H a girl is going to get a Piano for a Christmas anybody one cent and is to be delivered on her "very ownest own." We given by THE W. W. KIMBELL CO. are to be determined between now and Christ Is The Way it is to be Loved a great many little girls in Des Moines we buy them a piano. Many of them have a through no fault of their own, are deprived measures of life. THE KIMBALL CO. take a great many second for new instruments and they have determined way to some little girl for a Christmas person making a purchase at the great YEAR now in progress at this house will be girl who, in their estimation, would be wow one will be taken down and the child's env record made of the condition found. when the day before Christmas comes, the new committee of ministers and ladies who, the conditions of the poor in the city, are will be given the piano for a Christmas. The Girl Who Receives The between the ages of 10 and 16 years, and m who cannot afford to buy a piano. The other details, but you can find out all about where we are holding the greatest Year End Clearing PIANOS AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISSE of Iowa. will find pianos marked at prices which y instances, less than half the original value of our going out of the sheet music we business the first of the coming year, we rent at prices that are absolutely aston- will last the entire month and every dollar opportunity to give untold and ever lasting girl. The list of enumeration of bargains would and it would be almost impossible to adequ- red. Call and see them yourself. PIANOS AT THIS SALE WILL BE SO Kimball Plan of Piano holes every one to own a piano by a small Enjoy the Playing While You Are Paying Kimball Piano Plan Absolutely Free Some little girl is going to get a Piano for a Christmas present. It is not to cost anybody one cent and is to be delivered to her at her home, to be her "very ownest own." It is to be given by THE W. W. KIMBELL CO. and who is to receive it is to be determined between now and Christmas. This is The Way it is to be Determined There are a great many little girls in Des Moines whose parents are too poor to buy them a piano. Many of them have a positive talent for music and, through no fault of their own, are deprived of one of the chieftest pleasures of life. Now THE KIMBALL CO. take a great many second hand pianos in exchange for new instruments and they have determined to give one of these away to some little girl for a Christmas present. Every person making a purchase at the great YEAR END CLEARING SALE now in progress at this house will be asked to name some little girl who, in their estimation, would be worthy of receiving this piano. Each name will be taken down and the child's environments looked into and a record made of the conditions found. Then, when the day before Christmas comes, the names will be laid before a committee of ministers and ladies who, through charitable work, know the conditions of the poor in the city, and the little girl they select will be given the piano for a Christmas gift. The Girl Who Receives The Piano must be between the ages of 10 and 16 years, and must be the child of parents who cannot afford to buy her a piano. This space will not permit further details, but you can find out all about it by coming to the store where we are holding the greatest Year End Clearing Sale OF USED PIANOS AND MUSICAL MERCHANDISE ever attempted in the state of Iowa. Here you will find pianos marked at prices which represent, in a great many instances, less than half the original value. On account of our going out of the country year, we are selling goods in this department at prices that are absolutely astonishing. The sale will last the entire month and every d尔`ar sn nt here gives you an opportunity to give untold and ever lasting happiness to some Full price list of enumeration of bargains would take a great deal of space and it would be almost impossible to adequately describe the values offered. Call and see them yourself. ALL PIANOS AT THIS SALE WILL BE SOLD UPON The Kimball Plan of Purchase which enables every one to own a piano by a small cash outlay and to At Greatly Reduced Prices. At 2c, 4c, 6c, 8c, 10c and 15c per copy. This includes all of the popular operatic, sacred and oratorio music. It is the greatest music offer ever made in Des Molncs. This includes all of the popu sic. It is the greatest music off. W. W. KI T. M. Griffith, Mgr. Includes all of the popular operatic, sacred the greatest music offer ever made in De L. W. KIMBA Griffith, Mgr. 802 W. W. KIMBALL Co. T. M. Griffith, Mgr. 802 Walnut St. Wool, fleece lined Underwaar .... MARSHALTOWN NEWS. Uncle David Young, one of Marshalltown, now highly active at 3 o'clock, died Monday night at his 3 o'clock, at his home on South Seventh avenue, of hemorrhage of the lungs. He was one of the oldest citizens of the town and was well liked by all who knew him. His funeral was held at the Baptist church on Tuesday afternoon, and was largely attended. The flowers were very beautiful, there being a pillow presented by his friends, with his muscular form, the Green of Enterprise, formerly of this city, preached the funeral services. Miss Mary Reeves, of Des Moines, is in the city, guest of her brother, Geo. Reeves, and his family. Mr. Lewis Taylor, who has been sick several weeks, does not improve any. He is still a very sick man. Mrs. R. J. Wright has returned home from Muscatine, where she has been finding revival meetings for the last three weeks. She reports good success. Miss Anna Young, of Ottumwa, was in the city Tuesday to attend the funeral of her grandfather, Uncle David Young. R. J. Wright had the sad misfortune to break a blood vessel in his nose Sunday, which caused him considerable trouble for a while. YANKTON NOTES No minister has arrived yet at the A. M. E. church, but Mr. Lewis and Mr. Marion, local preachers, are giving us the gospel, in turns. Rev. Tiffany, of Aberdeen, who visits our church quite frequently, preached Sunday before last. Mr. Emory Smith is home visiting again. He seems quite like a stranger. His brothers, Mr. Woodle and Generous Offer To Those Wishing to Buy Watches Commencing Monday, December 5. the Arntz Jewelry Co. will sell watches to everybody at wholesale prices. This is the generous Christmas offer which the Arntz Jewelry Co. has for many years given the public. These watches have been carefully tested and are fully guaranteed. Call and select your watch while the stock is plentiful. THE ARNTZ JEWELRY CO. Up Stairs—not down stairs—a cross from street carel waiting room. Piano Lely Free Piano for a Christmas present. It is to be delivered to her at her home. KIMBELL CO. and who is to re- seen now and Christmas. It is to be determined Girls in Des Moines whose parents are years of them have a positive talent for their own, are deprived of one of the great many second hand pianos in the town have determined to give one for a Christmas present. We are at the great YEAR END CLEAR- ance house will be asked to name poor in the city, and the little girl no for a Christmas gift. Receives The Piano and 16 years, and must be the child by her a piano. This space will not find out all about it by coming to the greatest Clearing Sale AL MERCHANDISE ever attempted ed at prices which represent, in a half the original value. The sheet music and musical mer- eage coming year, we are selling goods are absolutely astonishing. With and every dollar spn nt here gives and ever lasting happiness to some Bargains would take a great deal impossible to adequately describe the on yourself. SALE WILL BE SOLD UPON Plan of Purchase a piano by a small cash outlay and to Playing Are Paying Piano Players MBALL Co. 802 Walnut St. Louie Smith, met him in Sioux City and accompanied him home. Mr. Mance and Mr. Jackson Askew were Yankton visitors recently. were Yankton visitors recently. Mr. Louis and Woodward Smith returned from Sioux City and report a fine time. Most of the young people are hard at work practicing for the joyful NG HOYLE ES. AND RARICK 800 Walnut St. REDIT IS GOOD We Trust Everybody BUY NOW CLOTHING ON CREDIT AT CASH PRICES YOUR CREI CLOTHING ON CREDIT AT CASH PRICES HOYLE AND RARICK 800 Walnut St. YOUR CREDIT IS GOOD The Largest Stock of Clothing for Men, Women and Children of any Credit House in the city to select from MEN'S SUITS in newest styles and fabrics, $7.50 to $25.00. MEN'S OVERCOATS in latest styles and material, $8.00 to $30.00. LADIES' SUITS VERY LATEST in long and short coats, in all materials $8.00 to $30.00. NEW TOURIST COATS—correct garments, $4.50 to $15.00. Hats, Shoes and Millinery at low prices. REASY PAYMENT PLAN. E & RARICK, Where Credit Wins 1; Saturday 10:30 p. m. TRY OUR EASY HOYLE & Where C Open evenings 8 p. m.; Saturday TRY OUR EASY PAYMENT PLAN. Open evenings 8 p. m.; Saturday 10:30 p. m. KAHLER'S STOCK OF Holiday Slippers and Shoes Is Now All Ready And Waiting For You Here Better Get Your Shoes At Once. CartKahlerShoeCo. 519 WALNUT ST. MINE, Twentieth and Arlington Ave. Mutual Phone, 1431 YARDS, Fifteenth and Forest Ave. Mutual Phone, 404 YARDS, 1007 Center Street Both Phones, 1430 Wholesale and Retail--Any Quantity and the Best When you purchase your Gifts for Christmas be sure that you add to the treasurers of the family and your friends something that will be a permanent comfort and convenience. We suggest A Gas Table Lamp for any member of the family. A Gas Range for your wife. A Gas Heater to warm the bedroom of father, mother or Children. CAPITAL CITY GAS LIGHT COMPANY XIV Mrs. A. L. Lewis was confined to her home several days last week on account of slight illness. Miss Lettie Mitchell received many pretty and useful presents in token of her twenty-third birthday. Movements are on foot for the improvement of the church. ON CREDIT 11 AN INVITING PROSPECT. Will Canada in the next quarter of a century take the place of the United States as the great wheat exporting section of the western hemisphere. Everything points that way. In the opinion of experts the United States has reached high water mark as a wheat exporting country. The increasing population over there has reached the point when home consumption is becoming annually greater in proportion than the increase in fact wheat production is decreasing over there as the land becomes more valuable and by reason of the demand for ether forms of produce for home consumption. It is said that the wheat crop this year is not more than 70 per cent. of the crop of 1901 and much below the crops of 1902 and 1903. It is estimated that this year the United States surplus for export will not be over 100,000,000, which is less than any year since 1878 with two exceptions. Not only is this the case, but a considerable quantity of the best Canadian wheat is being imported into Minnesota and also Chicago. All this tends to keep the price of wheat near the dollar mark, and "dollar wheat" is the loadstone that will attract farmers to the Canadian Northwest, where land is cheap and can be farmed on a wholesale basis, particulars of which may be had from any Canadian Government Agent. The reduction of American exports will have the double influence of increasing Canadian production and keeping up the price. It constitutes a rosette prospect for this country, and needs no exercise of optimistic enthusiasm to foresee the near expansion of the Dominion into the actual position of the "granary of the empire." Just the same, we enjoy the praise of people we despise. Insist on Getting It. Some grocers say they don't keep Defiance Starch because they have a stock in hand of 12 oz. brands, which they know can be used to a customer who has once used it on pkg. Defiance Starch for same money. In Charlottenburg, Germany, a novel device to protect firemen from smoke and flames while fighting fire was recently publicly tested. The invention consists of an iron shield, perforated, and affixed a little ochnd the nozzel of a fire hose, it is capable of forming in front of the man holding the nozzle a circular screen of water. An American sailor belonging to a war ship secured leave of absence, and had a lively time at Gravesend, England. When he awoke the next morning he found himself arrayed in the uniform of a British soldier. The latter was a deserter, who had exchanged uniforms while the American was in a drunken slumber. The organist of a church in Birmingham. England, suddenly ceased low a finger two months without alight-fingering the keys, and the organ came to an abrupt stop. then he dashed out of the choir, to punch the gramm blower, who had fallen asleep. Then choir and congregation went on with the well-known hymn, "Art Thou Weary, Art Thou Languid?" An eccentric Wesleyan minister caused some surprise one Sunday by declaring that he did not in the least object to people sleeping while he was preaching. A few minutes later he and his hearers were disturbed by the loud snoring of a man just below the pulpit. "Give him a tap on the head," said the minister. This was done, ineffectually. "Give him another," came the order again. Still the man slumbered. But at length, he was recalled to the pulpit he was recalled into abashed consciousness. "You are making a wretched noise," roared the minister, leaning over the pulpit edge; "I don't mind you sleeping, but you are preventing other people from sleeping!" The Punkville Debating Society was in regular session, and Mr. G. Watkins Spurling was making an earnest plea on the affirmative side of the question, "Resolved, That man's every act is the result of a selfish motive." "I go further than that, Mr. President," he said; "about three-fourths of the things a man does is because he's envious of what somebody else does. The pin-headed speaker that had the floor last on the other side lied like a pirate-when he said. Here the president of the elderly rapper the desk the gentleman must not use such language as that," he said, "Why not? "Because it isn't parliamentary," "it may not be parliamentary, Mr. President," vociferated Mr. G. Watkins Spurling, loosening his collar and rolling up his sleeves, "but, by gum, it's congressional!" Greatest in the World. Arlington, Ind., Dec. 5th.—(Special!) —Mr. W. A. Hysong, the photographer, who moved here recently from Sapp, KY, is firmly of the opinion that Dodd's Kidney Pills are the greatest Kidney Remedy the world has ever known. "In the years 1901 and 1902," says Mr. Hysong, "and for some time before I was afflicted with Kidney Trouble. My joints were sore and stiff and I finally got so bad I could not turn in bed without assistance. In the Spring of 1902 I was induced, by a friend, to try Dodd's Kidney Pills and after using one and one-half boxes I was and am still completely cured. Several of my neighbors, too, used Dodd's Kidney Pills and in every case they did as recommended." Cure the early symptoms of Kidney Disease, such as Backache, with Dodd's Kidney Pills and you will never have Bright's Disease. There is something deadly dull about always doing things about which there can be no scandal. Those Who Have Tried It will use no other. Defiance Cold Water Starch has no equal in Quantity or Quality—16 oz. for 10 cents. Other brands contain only 12 oz. A girl never looks older than she is, except when she has her hair done up in papers. I will had Infasmatory Rheumatism, but I am well, thanks to Dr. David Kennedy's Favorable Remedy. I'm my best friend." Garrett Lasting, Troy, N. Y. Mrs. Smith "I'll like to sell you a ticket, sir. We're getting up a raffle for a poor sailor." Mr. Kristy "Not to me. I wouldn't know what to do with a sailor if I won him."—Do CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. On last Thursday evening, Dec. 1st, occurred the marriage of Mr. O. B. Blaire to Mrs. Johnson of Davenport. The wedding took place at the newly furnished apartments of the groom in the presence of a number of friends and relatives. Their many friends join in extending to them hearty good wishes of a wedded life. Miss Elsie Martin, who has been so dangerously ill at her home for four weeks, was taken to Mercy hospital Sunday morning, where she will undergo surgical treatment in the near future. Her many friends join her anxious relatives in hoping and praying for a successful operation. Before going to the hospital Miss Martin left the following card of thanks: "Kind Friends: Your many kindness and rich gifts my grateful heart shall ever remember. You all have done your best. It now comes that I need the hands of those more skillful, and I must go. But when I return, if I ever do, that is, if it is the Lord's will, your hospitality shall be rewarded. I ask for your prayers." Miss Martin's request for prayers is highly and earnestly responded 'o and now we are trusting the Great Physician. Mrs. Rebecca Martin, who is somewhat ill with typhoid fever, is somewhat improved, yet still in danger. Rev. Richard Holy d-livered an excellent discourse on "The Goodness of God." Sunday evening The Salome Yates club will meet with Mrs. J. Robinson Wednesday and entertain with the following program: String music, selected, Lavell, Price; Perkins; current events, led by 'Mrs. A. Perkins; solo, Mrs. A. Marshall. The Sewing Circle will open their annual fair next Tuesday evening, Dec. 13. Come out and help a cause worthy of your highest esteem and kindest patronage. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John Harrison of Oak avenue, a baby girl. Mother and baby are doing nicely. A Few Minutes Talk to Investors. UNITED INSURANCE CO Incorporated Under the Laws of the State of Virginia, 1894. In order to place our business in other cities and towns, we will make a special offer to those who want to invest and will write us. We have written more than sixty thousand members in our Insurance Department. We have more than twenty-five branches. We are planning to enlarge our business. We want to pace our business in every city and town in the Uned States, and we are going to do that just as soon as the funds of the corporation will permit. We want to establish a loan department, where we can loan money to our policyholders and stockholders. We want to make a deposit of $10,000.00 in the treasury of the state. In that way we will be able to show to the world that we mean business. In order to do this the corporation is capitalized for Twenty-five thousand dollars (2,500 shares at $10.00 each). Of this amount about 500 shares have already been subscribed for at the par value of $10.00, making the present subscribed capital $5,000.00. The remainder, consisting of 2,000 shares, is now offered to the public at $10.00 a share. The terms are cash or part cash and the corporation has paid dividends of 10.00 a share. It has declared within the last few days a dividend of the same percentage. The corporation has no bonded debts, and its stock when fully paid is non-assessable. All shares become dividend bearing from the date of final payment. Dividends are payable July in each year. We want reliable agents to handle our stock. Write us today for stock. E. B. Eyrd, President, 506 East Boston College, or 419 F St. N. W. Washington, D. C. CLARINDA NOTES Last Sunday was first quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church, the presiding elder, Rev Geo, W. Gaines, D. D., was present and preached two able sermons. He was indeed at home here in Clarinda. He was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Moss. After the morning service, L. F. Montgomery, in his two-horse carriage, took the presiding elder and Rev Ja'z. L. Wharton, the pastor, to the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Blythe, where they were entertained at dinner. Mrs. Blythe is one of those up-to-date cooks who knows how to get up a dinner. The presiding elder called at the Montgomery home for a few minutes. The doctor left at 5:35. Rev. S. Bates is up and at work again. On Thanksgiving day Rev. Wharton was called to Red Oak to preach the funeral of Mrs. Alice Connor, who departed this life Nov. 22, 1904. Mrs. Connor had many friends among the best white people of Red Oak. Rev. Wharton said there was not standing for the church, but the old man was. were white people, while all of the colored people were also present, Mrs. Connor told Mr. Connor that she was ready and knew that her time had come to die. Thanksgiving evening there were entertainments at the A. M. E. and Baptist churches. A good time was reported at each place. Revival meetings are to begin soon. A church is to be built. Last Sunday night at the close of the services Rev. Wharton conferred the rite of baptism by sprinkling. The Mite Missionary society meet this week at the home of Mrs. L. W. Blythe, Mrs. Blythe is one of our up-to-date entertainers. Rev. Wharton presided at the opening services, Mrs. L. Jones led in prayer and Miss Judy Nash read the Scripture, 32d PJalsm, Miss L. F. Montgomery and Mrs. N. H. Pemberton united with the society. The Mite Missionary society will be entertained at the home of Mrs. Carter next week. She will make it pleas a for all who attend. A. J. Reed is the charter and Miss Carrie Wharton is the organist of the A. M. E. choir The choir made themselves known last Sunday at quarterly meeting. A Norvy Fifteen-Year-Old Bride A Nervy Fifteen-Year-Old Bride. Of all the year's brides none begins married life with quite such responsibilities upon her shoulders as that fifteen-year-old girl in Farmington who has married a man with ten children—Dally Kennebec Journal. The Leader Dep't.Store Union Store 510-512-514 East Locust Street. Union Clerks Clothing at the Public Auction Fire Underwriters' Sale By Samuel Gans, Manager Western Salvage Wrecking Agency, Chicago The Clothing our buyer secured for us at this sale will go at prices slightly above the AUCTION PRICES. This heavy purchase of Clothing added to our regular stock which is the largest it has ever been makes our clothing department enormously large, especially at this time of the season; owing to the above facts we are Forced to Greatly Reduce Price on every Suit and Overcoat in our store, so that the sales on our regular Clothing stock will not suffer through our purchase of clothing from the Fire Underwriters' Sale. We will positively sell every Suit and Overcoat from our regular stock at comparatively Low prices as we will offer the garments from the Auction purchase. All the Suits and Overcoats in Our Regular Stock and those from the Fire Underwriters' Sale In 8 Great Bargain Lots As Follows: Lot 7. This lot consists of Men's Suits and Overcoats---Suits consist of fine cassimeres, fancy worsteds, unfinished worsteds and the new Scotch effects-Overcoats of fine beaver, kersey and melton and the new plaids, with belt or plain back, every suit and overcoat is strictly hand made with haircloth front and padded shoulders Suits and Overcoats in this lot worth up to $22.50-will go-your choice at $13.65 We Give Trading Stamps Clo Fire By Samuel The Clothing our PRICES. This has been makes our clo above facts we are that the sales on our derwriters' Sale, Low prices as we All the Su In 8 Lot 1. cheviot overcoats at... VIRGIN O'REILLY Lot 7. The fine cassimeres, far and the new Scotch effel melton and the new plaid overcoat is strictly hand m—Suits and Overcoats in $22.50—will go—your choice at Knee Pants Boys' knee Pants, light weight, ages 4 to 12, per pair 5c Sill Men boys nec wort 25c, your at Pays Penny Bank Losers. London cable: Edgar Speyer of the firm of Speyer Brothers has given $28,500 to repay creditors, mostly poor persons, who lost their savings in the failure of the local penny bank at Needham Market, Suffolk. Earthquake in Illinois Tow Pittsfield, Ill., dispatch: A distinct earthquake shock, lasting ten seconds, was felt here at 5 o'clock Tuesday morning. Doors and windows rattled, but no serious damage was done. Inaugural Chairman. Washington special: Chairman Cortelyou of the national Republican committee has announced the appointment of Gen. John M. Wilson, U. S. A., retired, as chairman of the inaugural committee. In a recent issue of the DAILY NEWS we announced our purchase of Lot 3. This Lot consists Mens' and Youths' Suits and Overcoats, Suits are made of fancy cassimeres, cheviots, and black Clay Worsted. Overcoats are made of plain and fancy colors in the long and short length coats—Suits and Overcoats in the lot worth up to $10 your choice at..... $5.95 Lot 5. This lot consists of Men's and Youths Suits and Overcoats, in business and dress styles of the very newest ideas for the winter 1904-5, worth up to $15.00 will go, your choice at $8.90 and 's silk kties, h up to will go, choice 5c Men's water proof collars in wing and standing styles, sizes 14 1-2 to 171-2, each 1c WILL CONTEST THE BARBER LAW Kenosha Mayor, Under Arrest, to Fight Wisconsin Measure. Kenosha, Wls., dispatch: Mayor James Gorman of this city, who was arrested on a charge of violating the state barber law, has ordered his attorneys to bring a suit to test the constitutionality of the law. The case has been dismissed for a week. Mayor Gorman makes sensational charges against M. W. Whitaker of Janesville, secretary of the state board. Archbishop of Paris Is III Archbishop of Paris is Ill. Paris cablegram: Cardinal, richard, archbishop of Paris, is in ill health and it has even been reported he is dying, but this is authoritatively denied. His immediate associates say the prelate's illness is not serious. Lot 8. This lot consists of all our finest Suits and Overcoats--Suits are made of plain and fancy unfinished Worsteds, Scotch Tweeds, Imported Serges, Thibets, etc.—The Overcoats are made of fine Kersey, Meltons, high grade Beavers and Novelty Woolens in all newest style cuts and lengths, every Suit and Overcoat in this lot is hand made and equal to high-grade made-to-order garments, none but the best linings and trimmings used in these garments, and in this lot we include every suit and overcoat worth up to $27.50 will go—your choice Boys' Outing Flannel Waists, ages 4 to 12 at.....15c Boys' Heavy Grey Merino drawers, size 24 to 34 at.....13c Boys' Heavy Sweaters at 25c Boys' Lined Jersey Gloves at.....15c Boys' Long Ulster Coats, ages 12 to 19—$4.00 value at $1.69 Boys' Blue Chinchilla Reefers, ages 3 to 9 at.....$1.25 Your choice of 150 boys, fine Knee Pants Suits, worth up to $5.00 for.....$2.50 TWO RARE VOLUMES ARE SOLD Mohawk Prayer Book and Elliot's Indian Bible Bring $1,710. New York dispatch: Two of the rarest books in the collection of Americana made by the late Bishop John Hurst have just been sold at auction One was a copy of the Mohawk prayer book, printed in this city by William Bradford in 1715. It brought $1,300 The other was a copy of the second edition of Eliot's Indian bible, and it sold for $410. Greeks Murder Wedding Party. Belgrade, Servia, cable: A wedding party near Monastir, Macedonia has been attacked and slaughtered by Greek bands. Thirteen of the party were killed and five were wounded. The Greeks escaped to the mountains. BROKEN NECK CAUSE OF DEATH Barney Hines Victim of an Accident Near Soldiers' Grove. Prairie du Chien, Wls., special: Barney Hines, aged about 60, was found dead with his neck broken and a gash in his head on the road five miles east of Soldiers' Grove. He was on his way from Lafarge to visit his brother in Haney, and had been in Soldiers' Grove the evening before. The wheels of his buggy had been forced up on the side of a steep bank and he was thrown head first into a pile of stones. Diphtheria Is Epidemic Springfield, Ill., special: The state board of health has sent an inspector to Pike county, where a diphtheria epidemic is reported to exist. Five cases and one death have been reported to the state board. Ask for Trading Stamps of tion Sale Fancy, Chicago are the AUCTION the largest it has ever season; owing to the rcoat in our store, so ng from the Fire Un- rock at comparatively e from the follows: Fancy Cassimere Suits and s and Seaver at... $3.75 Vergna GYPTIA of all our finest vercoats. Suits are Scotch Tweeds, Imported side of fine Kersey, Meltons, all newest style cuts and is hand made and equal to the best linings and trim- to $16.35 nirts men's bosom sizes, to 75c. your Knee Suits Boys Chevi- iot knee pants suits, will go at 79c BREAK GROUND FOR BIG SCHOOL Ceremony for Great Negro Educational Institution in the South. Birmingham, Ala., dispatch: Ground was broken Tuesday for the first building of a great. negro educational institution which the Freedmen's Aid and Southern Educational society, an auxiliary of the Methodist Episcopal church, will erect at Spalding, five miles from here. The first building will cost $20,000 and others will be erected, making the total investment several hundred thousand dollars. Jail Sentence for Bigamy Laporte, Ind., dispatch: John F Turner of Quincy, Ill., was found guilty of bigamy and was given a jail sentence of three months. Wife No. 1 lives at Quincy and wife No. 2 at Michigan City. Paul da Challin, the one-time African explorer, performed a Good Samaritan act one night in assisting along the street a very intoxicated stranger the man told him where his home was, and after considerable difficulty, Du Challin got him to his door. The bibulous one was very grateful, and wanted to know his helper's name. As the explorer did not particularly care to give his name in full, he merely replied that it was Paul. "So it's sh-ic—Paul, it sh' it?" hicoughed the man, and then, after some moments of apparent thought, inquired, solicitously: "Shay, o' man, did yer git any—hic any anser to those lo-ong lettersh y wrote to th' Ephesians." Mrs. Dora B. Frazier, No. 140 Althea St., Providence, R. I., has been cured of Nervous Prostration by the use of Dr. Williams' Pink Pills For Pale People. She says: "I suffered for three years and was several times at the point of death. My weight went down to seventy-five pounds. I was afflicted with nervousness, dizziness, suffocating spells, swelling of limbs, sleeplessness and irregularities. I had a good doctor but he could not help me to box of Dr. Wilhelm Pink Pills of good and I continued their use until I was cured. I am now perfectly well." These pills are a specific for all disorders of the nerves from neuralgia to partial paralysis. Sold by all Druggists. The recently Enlarged Edition of WEBSTERS INTERNATIONAL DICTIONARY 26,000 NEW WORDS, Etc. New Gazetteer of the World New Biographical Dictionary 2380 Quarto Pages. New Plates. Good Illustration. Should be in Every Home, School, and Office Rev. Lyman Abbott, D.D., Editor of The Outlook, says: Webster has always been the favorite in our household, and I have a copy of her book, transfer my allegiance to any of his competitions. FREE "A Text in Pronunciation," instructive and entertaining. Also illustrated pamphlets. G. C. C. MERRIAM CO., Publishers, Springfield, Mass. SMOKERS FIND LEWIS' SINGLE BINDER 87 Cigar better Quality than most 100 Cigars Your jobber or direct from Factory, Peoria, Ill. MEXICAN Mustang Liniment cures Sprains and Strains. 1 ALWAYS GIVE RESULTS: NEVER EXCUSES* E. B. WALSTON M.D. THE WALSTON SANATORIUM 846 6TH AVENUE. DES MOINES, IOWA. ALL SURGICAL CHRONIC DISEASES CURED WRITE FOR CATALOGUE 16ACAREMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE FARMERS WESTERN CANADA FREE Is the record on the Free Homestead Lands or Western Canada for 1904. The 150,000 farmers from the United States who dwarf the land have gone to Canada in the property. The United States will sell goods become an importer or supplier of goods to Western Canada, and become one of those who will be the largest importer of goods in the world. Apply for information to Superintendent of Immigration. Ottawa, Canada, or to authorized Canadian Citizenship Agent, Street St. Paul, Minnesota, W. V. Bennett, 801 New York Life Park, Omaha, Nebraska. This advertisement Please say where you saw this advertisement. Pancakes made of Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour are easily prepared and their quality never varies. Falcon Self-Rising Pancake Flour is tested in our own laboratory and is warranted to contain the most valuable food portions of wheat, corn and rye. The best for the stomach. The portion of each grain adapts Falcon in all seasons and it suits all stomachs. Best for pancakes. PISO'S CURE FOR GREEN WHEAT AUFTEE FILM Best Weight Loss Fruit. Best Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. 25 GRS CONSUMPTION RUSSIA TO SEND THIRD SQUADRON TO DEPART IN TWO MONTHS Will Consist of Seven Battleships and Smaller Ships—Effort Will Be Made to Secure Russia's Supremacy On Sea By Weight of Numbers. Tokio, Dec. 8.—Imperial headquarters has made the following statement: "The result of the bombardment of Port Arthur by four large calibre guns on the 7th inst., was very good. Many effective hits were made against the battleships Perservi and Pobieda, and the protected cruiser Pallada. In consequence the Perservi caught fire and at 3:15 o'clock the Pobieda listed to starboard." London, Dec. 8.—According to a St. Petersburg dispatch to the Daily Mail, the emperor on Wednesday decreed the dispatch to the far east of a third squadron, comprising the battleships Paul I and Shava, which will be completed as speedily as possible; five older battleships, five cruisers and forty torpedo boat destroyers, whole squadron, the dispatch adds, it is hoped will be fitted out in two months. Probably it will be commanded by either Vice Admiral Dumbassoff, or Vice Admiral Chokunkin. It is further asserted that no decision has been reached regarding the Black sea fleet. London, Dec. 7.—The full personnel of the British representation of the international commission of inquiry into North Sea incident at Paris was officially announced this evening as follows: Vice Admiral Sir Lewis Becumant, commissioner; Sir Edward Fry, member of the permanent legal advisor at Tac the Hague, legal adviser; Hugh O'Tearnue of the British embassy at Paris, agent. Mukden, Dec. 8.—Cannonading of great volume was heard around Poutloff hill and the railroad on Tuesday morning. It continued during the day, and evidently, owing to the tremendous noise, from 3 to 5 o'clock in the afternoon, owing to anything of the kind heard before, except at Port Arthur. This tremor is believed to be due to the consistently creasing number of siege guns of large calibre, all of which seemed to be in use yesterday. Rumors of an attack by the Japanese on various days have been current for the past two weeks, and the impression prevails that yesterday's heavy bombardment was an indication of an assumption of the offensive by the Japanese, London, Dec. 8.—A report from Tien Tsin Station, a Japanese shell fire at Port Arthur also causes the Russian battleship Poroshenko, but no further news concerning the fortress has reached London. The Daily Telegraph's correspondent in front of Port Arthur, cabling under date of December 7, says that the Russians ceased their attempts to recapture 203 Meter hill on December 6. In an uncompleted account of the fighting that preceded the capture of the hill, the same correspondent applauds the magnificent defense the Russians made and the clever handling of the defensive feints against the repeated Japanese feints and enveloping movements enmasse. EXTRA SESSION NOT CERTAIN. Roosevelt Annuncles That He Has Not Yet Decided. Washington, Dec. 8.—President Roosevelt yesterday received an invitation to visit Louisville, Ky., next spring, and he gave a conditional acceptance. The president told his visitors that unless there should be an extraordinary session of congress next spring—a subject on which, he added, his own mind was not quite clear—he probably would go to San Antonio, Tex. to attend the annual reunion of his old regiment of Rough Riders. The president said he expected to visit on his trip to San Antonio, now well, which was the home of his mother. It is likely that other stops may be made on the trip to Texas. From San Antonio, the president may take a trip into the mountains of Colorado to get some shooting. The hunting expedition may consume two or three weeks. CRUISER BAYAM AGROUND. Headquarters of Japanese Army Reports Disabling of Cruiser. Tokio, Dec. 8.—The headquarters of the Japanese army in front of Port Arthur has reported confirming the disabling of the Russian battleships Revitzen and Poltava, stating that the cruiser Bayan is aground. The report goes on to say as follows: "Owing to the plunging fire from 203-metre hill, the enemy has withdrawn to Akasaka Hill. "On December 6 our forces occupied an entire fort at 1 p. m. Subsequently our forces after dislodging the enemy occupied an eminence north of Sueber Kou and two eminences north of Sanliamch at 3 p. m. "On December 6 at 4 p. m. In response to the bearer of the enemy's flag of truce, an armistice of five hours was granted for the removal of the dead." FUEL QUESTION SOLVED. Coal Supply at Fushun Mines Sufficient to Supply Army Mukden, Dec. 8.—The question of fuel which promised to create difficulties is now in a firm way to being happily solved by the use of coal from the Fushun mines, which are now being worked. There is sufficient coal at Fushun to supply the army and the half a million digouts along the front are well adapted for the use of coal. Several squadrons of Cossacks are pursuing a band of Chinese bandits who recently cut the railroad line between Tie Pass and Harbin. Japan in Peace Conference. Washington, Dec. 9.—Japan has accepted the American government's invitation to participate in a second peace conference at The Hague, provided the rulings of the conference should not affect the present conflict. The Japanese reply was presented to Secretary Hay yesterday by Mr. Hirot, the Japanese charge d'affaires. EVERY WALK IN LIFE. A. A. Boyce, a farmer, living three and a half miles from Trenton, Mo. Trenton, Mo. says: "A severe cold settled in my kidneys and developed so quickly that I was obliged to lay off work on account of the aching in my back and sides. For a time I was says: "A severe cold settled in my kidneys and developed so quickly that I was obliged to lay off work on account of the aching in my back and sides. For a time I was unable to walk at all, and every make shift I tried and all the medicine I took had not the slightest effect. My back continued to grow weaker until I began taking Doan's Kidney Pills, and I must say I was more than surprised and gratified to notice the back ache disappearing gradually until it finally stopped." Doan's Kidney Pills sold by all dealers or mailed on receipt of price. 50 cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Cologne and Dartmund burn their garbage by means of electricity. No chromos or cheap premiums, but a better quality and one-third more of Defiance Starch for the same price of other starches. The aerial navigator doesn't always rise to the occasion. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take Laxative Bromine Quinine Tablet. Keep glass refund the money if it fails to cure. K. W Grove's signature is on each box. 25c. The careful weather man lays a few predictions by for a rainy day. Superior quality and extra quantity must win. This is why Defiance Starch is taking the place of all others. The taxidermist nearly always lives in a stuffy little place. Soil brought up from a depth of 326 feet in one of the Beltan coal矿es is said to have grown weeds unknown to botanists. The elephant is very wise. It has been known, when annoyed by flies, to break off a branch of a tree and use it as a switch or fan. The bones of all flying birds are hollow and filled with air, thus combining the greatest strength with the least weight. Lightning fired an immense oil tank at Fresno, Cal. To extinguish the flames a cannon ball was shot into the tank, and the oil run into trenches dug for the purpose. The Vermont boys are acquiring spending money by raking in the bounty which the state pays for hedge hogs. It is strongly suspected that some of the boys are raising the animals carefully, guarding them until they are old enough to turn into the state authorities. One town last year "found" 1,100 of the prickly beasts. A curious fact has been discovered by a Frenchman. He had two thermometers—one of ordinary glass, and the other painted black—placed in the sun. In the white glass' the mercury rose to 144 degrees. Under the black paint it went up to 157 in the same position. The inference is that people who wear black coats are some 13 degrees warmer in the white than those who dress in white. There is fun every Sunday in St. Aldan's Church, Boston, England, and big crowds go to witness it. It is a musical contest between congregation and choir the former insisting on singing against the wishes of the latter and the organist. The congregation usually succeeds in inowning the choir and the organ, finishing rather hoarse, however, and throat lozenges are in demand. The oldest twins in the world are Thomas A, and George Hill Melville, of Fife, Scotland. They are in their ninety-fifth year. George has been totally blind for the last eleven years. A year or two ago, too, he was unfortunate enough to break his leg, and he is permanently confined to bed. In Bridgeport, Conn., are the twin brothers Benham, who are eighty-seven years old, eight years younger than the Fife twins. HAPPY CHILDHOOD. Right Food Makes Happy Children Because They are Healthy. Sometimes milk does not agree with children or adults. The same thing is true of other articles of food. What agrees with one sometimes does not agree with others. But food can be so prepared that it will agree with the weakest stomach. As an illustration—anyone, no matter how weak the stomach, can eat, relish and digest a nice hot cup of Postum coffee with a spoonful or two of Grape-Nuts poured in, and such a combination contains nourishment to carry one a number of hours, for almost every particle of it will be digested and taken up by the system and be made use of. A lady writes from the land of the Magnolia and the mocking bird way down in Alabama and says: "I was led to drink Postum because coffee gave me sour stomach and made me nervous. Again Postum was recommended by two well known physicians for my children, and I feel especially grateful for the benefit derived. "Milk does not agree with either child, so to the oldest, aged four and one-half years, I give Postum with plenty of sweet cream. It agrees with her splendidly, regulating her bowels perfectly although she is of a constituted habit. "For the youngest, aged two and one-half years, I use one-half Postum and one-half skimmed milk. I have not given any medicine since the children began using Postum, and they enjoy every drop of it. "A neighbor if mine is giving Postum to her baby lately weaned, with splendid results. The little fellow is thriving fameously." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich. Postum agrees perfectly with children and supplies adults with the hot, invigorating beverage in place of coffee. Literally thousands of Americans have been helped out of stomach and nervous diseases by learning to eat Postum Fed Coffee. Look in pkg. for the little book, "The Dead to Wellville." CONGRESS. Washington, Dec. 4.—Senate—resolutions of respect to the memory of the late Senators Hoar of Massachusetts and Quay of Pennsylvania, were apptied by the senate and adjournment was taken in further tribute to their memory. House.—Between 300 and 400 bills were introduced in the house today, a large proportion of which were private measures. Several bills relating to the tariff were introduced in the house today. The bill of Representative Spalding of North Dakota, provided for a tariff commission. Representative Bates of New York, provided for a resolution relating that the tariff is a fraud on the America-people wherever it is levied on any article whose labor cost is less in the United States than elsewhere. Washington, Dec. 6.—Senate.—The senate was in session for more than two hours today, and in addition to listening to the reading of the president's message, received a preliminary report from the merchant marine commission; witnessed the induction of Senators Knox and Crane into office, and in executive session referred the presidential nominations to the proper committees. House.—After listening to the reading of the president's annual message to congress the house adjourned until tomorrow. During the first ten minutes of the session two minor routine matters were disposed of, but no other business was transacted. Washington, Dec. 7.—Senate.—The senate today reached a decision to vote on the Philippine civil government bill providing for the construction of railroads in the islands on the 16th inst., and in addition transacted considerable other business. Mr. Platt of New York created something of a stir by introducing a bill providing for a reduction of the congressional representation of the southern states, on the ground that many of the citizens of those states are deprived of their right to vote; and Mr. Scott plunged the senate into an exceptionally early debate by attempting to secure the passage of the bill requiring the telegraph operators of the civil war. House.—The legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill, carrying $28,383,709, was reported to the house today. This is $464,498 less than the estimate and $255,881 more than the current appropriation. Washington, Dec. 8.—Senate—The senate held only a short session today and adjourned until Monday. An attempt to secure consideration of the pure food bill was defeated by a demand of Mr. Aldrich that the bill be read at length, which brought an enjection from Thimman, who did not want the time consumed. Mr. Thimman brought the case in WVW to the senate, which nominated for collector of Charleston, S. C., into prominence by asking for a report from the committee on judicial as to the status of recess appointments. House.—The annual fight on the civil service commission was begun today during the consideration of the legislative appropriation bill. The opposition came from Messrs. Bartlett of Georgia, Hoburn of Iowa, and Growen of Ohio. The opposition to strike out the entire appropriation for the commission, and its force of clerks, at the same time denouncing the civil service as not having improved since the days of the spoils system, but on the contrary, as growing less and less efficient. The session lasted five hours and fifteen minutes, and the staff scrutinized carefully in consonance with the president's recommendation against extravagance. But little progress was made on the bill. FREIGHT RATES. Most Discussed Portion of the President's Message Washington, Dec. 7.—President Roosevelt's recommendations on the regulation of freight rates have aroused probably more comment than any other feature of the message. It is noticeable that he has declared for such additional powers for the interstate commerce commission as were recommended by Governors Cummins, Van Sant and LaFollette, E. P. Bacon, chairman of the legislative committee of the interstate commerce law convention and others. There is excellent reason to believe that the president's recommendations on this subject are the direct outgrowth of the presentation of facts made when Governors Cummins and Van Sant and Mr. Bacon were here. President Roosevelt in substance indorses the Cooper-Quarles measure, now pending. It would give the interstate commission power to fix a reasonable rate found unreasonable after proper hearing. It is noticeable that the president declares that such a measure is the most important legislative act now needed as regards regulations of corporations. Regardless of these facts it is safe to conclude that no such law will be passed at this session. Chairman Hepburn of the house committee on interstate and foreign commerce opposes the bill and undoubtedly prevent its getting through. The railroads are expected to oppose it vigorously. The large fair ground horses barn at Columbus junction burned to the ground few nights ago. Thirteen horses were lost, including four wounded stallions. The loss on horses is $7,500, on building $1,500. There is no insurance. The origin of the fire is unknown. Mother—"Johnny, why are you hopping around on one foot?" Johnny—"We're playing horse, and I'm the one papa bet on."—New York Sun. "Some men gets a hean of education," said Uncle Eben. "de same as some people get a fine collection of fish catchin' any fish."—Washington Star. Big brother—"Now. Willie you must give me the larger half of the apple, because mamma says we mustn't be greedy."—Harrer's Brave James Callahan, a philanthropist, who died recently at Des Moines, left $20,000 to establish homes for drunkers' wives. Mary—"No, indeed, I don't never give my dolly no medicine. She's a Christian Scientist." Jane—"Well, I spose it's all right to be a Christian Scientist when you've nothing but saudest in your stummmick."—Life "These," said the epicure to the bright Philadelphia girl are snails. I suppose Philadelphia people don't eat them for fear of cannibalism. "Oh, no," was the answer; "it isn't that. We couldn't catch them."—Washington Star. Many paupers have lived to be one hundred years old; but no millionaire has attained that age. GUARANTEED MINING INVESTMENTS. 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Douglas makes and x shoes than any other minn The season Douglas shoes are the gree lend style fitting and superior perfor- ing shoes made in my factory and those of other make- ers. Douglas shoes are made in lou- ner, and area of greater latitude value than any sales for the year ending July 1, 1997, were $n,XK1 W. L. Douglas guarantees they value any stamp take no substitute. Sold by shoe dealers everyw SUPERIOR IN FIT, O A worn W. L. Douglas $9.00 price. W. L. Douglas $6.00 to $7.00, S. M. CEE, Dept. W. L. Douglas uses Coronant tintken in the floor. Patent Leather made in W. L. DOU Some men think more than they say and some say more than they think. Fleer's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure.-J. W. O'Brien, 322 Third Aven. N., Minneapolis, Minn., Jan. 6, 1000. People who look over the affairs of others are very apt to overlook their own. When Answering Advertisements Kindly Mention This Paper. SHIP YOUR CR We have no buying station farmer. You will MAKE MO cream to us than by any other m DES MOINES CREAMERY CO.. 30 CASTORIA For Infants and Children. The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of Chas H. Hitchter In Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA and sells more men's $3.50 or manufacturer in the world. are the greatest sellers in the world because of their excep- tion. All of the clothes they can different between the other makes and the high-grade leather used, you would und- erstand that any other $3.50 shoe on the market to-day, and why the bees are $3.50, $4.00, $4.50, $5.00. LET, COMFORT AND WEAR. in $3.50 for the last tucker year with absolute quality. Our Gear is needed today, better than everywhere. in the g.2.50 shoes. Coronin Cotl conceded to L. DOUGLAS, Creckon, Massachusetts. SIOO WEEKLY EASILY MADE Writing health and accident insurance; experience unnecessary. Write Bankers' Accident Cc., Des Moines, IA. CHEAP AND DESIABLE PARMS IN SOUTH CAROLINA. Inmensely productive crop; crop failures unknown, best markets; healthy climate; short and mild winter. NEWTON & NEWTON, Bannettsville- B. C. CREAM DIRECT stations. We buy cream direct from the WE MORE MONEY by shipping your other method. Write for tags and prices. GO., 3d and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA. Mayer School Shoes Made expressly for romping, tearing school children. The sole leather used in these shoes is the toughest in the world. Uppers made of specially tanned calf—every seam sewed to hold. Ask your dealer for Mayer school shoes and look for the trade-mark stamped on the sole. We also make "Honorblitt" shoes for men and "Western Lady" shoes for women. Mayer Boot & Shoe Co. Milwaukee, Wis. ENTERPRISE NOTES. Enterprise is quite an enterprising little place, it has two good grocery stores, one butcher shop, post-office, one drug store, one pool room, a hall in which are held all public meetings, one hotel and two boarding houses, one of which is run by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones of Des Moines. There are now about seventy-five or eighty colored families. BY BYSTANDER PUB. CO. DES MOINES, IOWA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9 Last Saturday evening at 7 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Burfield occurred sha wedding of Mrs. Addie Jenkins to Mr. B. C. French, both of this city. Rev. Green officiated. Mrs. James James who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. Mrs. Dora Scott, Mrs. Sadia Williams and little son open Thanksgiving day in our city, the guests of Mrs. Leonard Curry. Mrs. C. F. Topson entertained at dinner in honor of Miss Anna Brown, Miss Butte and Mrs. Holmes of Des Moines, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Raleigh, Miss Carrie Carter, Mr. and Mrs. A. Jones of this city and Mr. J. Campbell of Marquiville. The Athetian Literary society met at the city hall Nov. 30. Mr. and Mrs. A. Moss and father. Mr. H. Bell, of Des Moines spent Thanksgiving with their daughter, Mrs. James James. Rev. Ed. G. Jackson of Buxton preached at the A. M. E. church Friday evening. Rev. Mrs. Tolton has been conducting the revival services at the A. M. E. church this week. The Aliao young people and the Sunday school children are preparing Xmas exercises. Mrs. Lucinda Jones has been very ill for the past few week. Mr. John Mines an old and respected citizen of Albia died Tuesday and was buried Friday. FORT NI. ERARA, NEBRAKA. Last Thursday being Thanksgiving all duty at this post was suspended, except the necessary guard and fatigue. All the Companies had excellent dinners. The correspondent was cordially invited to dine with Company I 125th Among the guests were Wesden Will Caldwell, G. K. Jones' Wiseman and Miss Lizzia Brown. The Menu, as printed in the BYSTANDER Nov. 18, was served. Mrs. E. B. Daniel has returned to DES MOINES STREET AND WIFE COMPLIY Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Dutton, a Much Esteem for Dr. Lew Arntz. Mr. Dutton Is a Company and Is a Favorite Among This certifies that I had a severe case ache and dizziness. My work as conductor make my eyes worse on account of const LEW ARNTZ, who examined my eyes, an astigmatism, which was rapidly growing eyes attended to at once, which I did. S STREET CAR CO LE COMPLIMENT DR Btonton, a Much Exsteemed Couple, I Mr. Dutton Is a Conductor for the a Favorite Among His Employo STREET CAR CONDUCTOR COMPLIMENT DR. LEWARNTZ Much Esteemed Couple, Have Gratifying Wordsation Is a Conductor for the City Railway Com- orite Among His Employers and Associates. DES MOINES STREET CAR CONDUCTOR AND WIFE COMPLIMENT DR. LEWARNTZ Mr. and Mrs. L. E. D. Ettulion, a Much Esteemed Couple, Have Gratified Words for Dr. Lew Arntz. Mr. Dutton is a Conductor for the City Railway Company and is a Favorite Among His Employers and Associates. Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1994. This certifies that I had a severe case of astigmatism, which caused headache and dizziness. My work as conductor for the City Railway Co. seemed to make my eyes worse on account of constant riding. I finally consulted DR. LEW ARNTZ, who examined my eyes, and informed me that I had a bad case of astigmatism, which was rapidly growing worse, and advised me to have my eyes attended to at once, which I did, and after wearing the glasses about six I had a severe case of astigmatism my work as conductor for the City on account of constant riding. I amined my eyes, and informed me as rapidly growing worse, and a face, which I did, and after wearing a severe case of astigmatism, which caused head- as conductor for the City Railway Co. seemed to ount of constant riding. I finally consulted DR. my eyes, and informed me that I had a bad case of ally growing worse, and advised me to have my which I did, and after wearing the glasses about six MR. AND MRS. L. E. DUTTON. months my headache disappeared and my more difficult whatever with my eyes. trouble with her eyes. She was almost an account of awful headaches, which came with several different opticians, but case, and the last one she was treated by could be anything done for her. However mended DR. LEW ARNTZ to her, as he nounced incurable. She consulted DR. L. and found that she had been fitted entirely formed her that by wearing properly gown and relieve her of the awful headaches make a long story short. I wish to say the headaches and our eye sight are better to DR. LEW ARNTZ for the interest he took him to our friends and acquaintances. By Discovery of a Pre SANDHOLM'S isappeared and my eyesight impress with my eyes. My wife als she. Was almost unable to attendaches, which came from her eyes,opticians, but none seemed she was treated by told her that she for her. However, as a last resNTZ to her, as he had cured me consulted DR. LEW ARNTZ, and been fitted entirely wrong for caring properly ground lenses, he a awful headaches which she suffort, I wish to say that we have be sight are better than ever before the interest he took in our case, and acquaintances. ared and my eyesight improved so that I have no chin my eyes. My wife also had a great deal of as almost unable to attend to her housework on which came from her eyes. She had been doctori- dicians, but none seemed to quite understand her is treated by told her that he did not think there her. However, as a last resort, the doctor recom- her, as he had cured many that had been pro- luted DR. LEW ARNTZ, and he examined her eyes fitted entirely wrong for astigmatism, and in- properly ground lenses, he could correct her vision headaches when she suffered with. And now, to wish to say that we have been cured of those awful are better than ever before in our lives. We thank her took in our case, and heartily recommend maintuances. months my headache disappeared and my eyesight improved so that I have no more difficulty whatever with my eyes. My wife also had a great deal of trouble with her eyes. She was almost unable to attend to her housework on account of awful headaches, which came from her eyes. She had been doctoring with several different opticians, but none seemed to quite understand her case, and the last one she was treated by told her that he did not think there could be anything done for her. However, as a last resort, the doctor recommended DR. LEW ARNTZ to her; as he had cured many that had been prognosed in advance. She consulted DR. LEW ARNTZ, and he examined her eyes and found that she had been fitted entirely wrong for astigmatism, and informed her that by wearing properly ground lenses, he could correct her vision and relieve her of the awful headaches when she suffered with. And now, to make a long story short, I wish to say that we have been cured of those awful headaches and our eye sight are better than ever before in our lives. We thank DR. LEW ARNTZ for the interest he took in our case, and heartily recommend him to our friends and acquaintances. MR. AND MRS. L. E. DUTTON, 1507 27th Street, City. By Discovery of a Preparation, known as SANDHOLM'S Eczema Cure and Skin Remedy.. of a Preparation, Known as .M'S Eczema Cure and Skin Remedy.. By Discovery of a Preparation, Known as It has been made possible to absolutely and permanently cure Eczema, Acne, Pimples, Redness of the Skin, Poison Ivy, Barbers' Itch, Scalp Eczema, Mosquito Bites, Dandruff and all skin or scalp diseases from whatever cause without greasy salves or ointments. 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Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. 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 wit," remember. Entered at the Post Office as second class matter We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. tallion in a game of foot ball last Thursday. Sgt. Norton, drum major, 120 Iafan D. tr returned last week from Washington, D. C. Mrs. A. J. Fields received a telegram Monday morning stating that her father was dead. She left immediately for her former home to attend the funeral, which will take place in Mendon, Michigan. Miss Nellie Kelley is home after an extended visit in Otum wa. Miss Cora Steward of Peoria, Ill., will visit Miss Carrie Goens durdng the holidays. Mr. Selby Johnson is home from a business trip to St. Louis. The L. E. H. Woman's club will in the near future render the dramatic play, "New Hampshire Gold." Prot. Geo. I. Holt of Des Moines, who is visiting his insulted sister, Mrs. Sopho Porter, rendered in his beautiful way the Song That Reached My Heat, for the benefit of the Men's Club at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon, also the "Holy Clip" in the evening. Words are inadequate to compliment the Professor. Des Moines, Iowa, April 14, 1994. MR. AND MRS. L. B. DUTTON, 1507 27th Street, City KEOKUK NOTES. Harbach's Selling Out Harbach's Selling Out We are going out of the retail business as soon as we can sell our $100,000 Stock of Home Making Things Which is being sold at a of 30 To 50 Christmas Presents At T HARBA 412-414 WALNUT ST. DES MOINES, IOWA S LARGEST FURNITURE Decided to Let Gift Question? These Prices; every article Gu Discount of 30 To 50 Per Cent Buy Christmas Presents At This Sale. L. HARBACH 412-414 WALNUT ST. DES MOINES, IOWA. IOWA'S LARGEST FURNITURE STORE. "Note These Prices; every article Guaranteed." Brownie Kodaks at $1.00, $2.00 and $5.00 Box Kodaks at $5.00 and $8.00 Hawkeye Box Cameras at $4.50, $6.75 and $7.20 Folding Pocket Kodaks at $6.00, $10.00 $15.00, $17.50, $20.00 and $25.00 Hawkeye Folding Cameras at $19.05 Premo and Century Cameras at all no Our stock is new and complete and we goods, that we can satisfy you. You Des Moines Pho Trading to re- gains to be weather f hats to the lot to dea- stock of fi trimming etc., is no Our sacrifice all in the height of We have a conception high stand order and Those $1.50 and $2.00 Trimmed Hats advertised everyone for 48c and 98c; we have too many left. mark them down to ... 25 An immense assortment of Scratch Felt and Fren- Felt Hats, worth from $1.00 to $2.00— choice ... 48 complete and we believe that if you satisfy you. Yours truly, Baines Photo Material Co. Less Clos ROYAL Trade is brisk. The lining to realize the immensities to be secured at this weather for winter millinery hats to the most satisfied lot to deal with in thirty-three stock of fine millinery, basic trimming fabrics, plumes, flies etc., is not selling fast enough. Our sacrifice is your gain. all in the next thirty-five day height of fashion. Come n. We have a large corps of conception of style and elegance high standard for this house order and suit the most exact. Hats advertised by we too many left, so 25c Chief Felt and French 0.00— 48c Carefully, etc., any— Bodied Hats, at for you will and word to great Sh Veils, 23c An elegant line of ains at 75 cents, now for ... As a special effort Closing Out Sale Silk Chantilla La 75 cents—at ... Those $1.00 and so much—this line the largest line price—you must s A line of Beaver priced at ... The Royal quality for less than $1.53 you get it for ... Chiffons and Moss from $1.00 to $1.53 all colors. Buckram Frames Wire Frames for. and tips is so large that our as ever offered anywhere in the your millinery goods any longer. INERY CO., 610 Our stock is new and complete and we believe that if you will but call and see our goods, that we can satisfy you. Yours truly, Des Moines Photo Material Co., 521 Locust St. Less Than One-Half Price At the Great Closing Out Sale Of the ROYAL MILLINERY CO. Trade is brisk. The ladies of Des Moines are beginning to realize the immensity and genuiness of the bargains to be secured at this sale. Despite unseasonable weather for winter millinery, we are selling hundreds of hats to the most satisfied lot of customers it has been our lot to deal with in thirty-three years. But our $20,000 stock of fine millinery, besides large quantities of fine trimming fabrics, plumes, flowers, birds, fancy feathers, etc., is not selling fast enough and so we cut still deeper. Our sacrifice is your gain. We must positively close out all in the next thirty-five days while they are still in the height of fashion. Come now and look over our line. We have a large corps of expert millinery artists whose conception of style and elegance has established such a high standard for this house. We can quickly trim to order and suit the most exacting taste at any range of price. Those $1.50 and $2.00 Trimmed Hats advertised by everyone for 88c and 98c; we have too many left, so mark them down to ..... 25c An immense assortment of Scratch Felt and French Felt Hats, worth from $1.00 to $2.00—choice ..... 48c An immense line of Mesh and Wash Veils, worth up to 75 cents-at ..... 23 Our stock of plumes and tips is so greatest value in these goods ever offered, you afford to put off buying your millinery are offered? ROYAL MILLINERY Our stock of plumes and tips is so large that our assortment is unbroken. The greatest value in these goods ever offered anywhere in the United States. How can you afford to put off buying your millinery goods any longer when such prices as these are offered? ROYAL MILLINERY CO., 610 WALNUT ST. Plans have been made for an extensive entertainment at the church on Christmas eve, Dec 24. A program has been prepared and rehearsals have already begun. The off-ir promises to be a grand success. Mrs. Penn who has been slightly under the weather has recovered and is able to out again. Mrs Maggie Smith has gone to Kansas City. Mo. on a visit to her parents. Mr. John Logan open, Sunday in Galena visiting friends. Mr. Harry Rose who has been traveling with minstrel companies for the past three years is at present rehearsing a new gun juggling set with which he will --- --- A great variety of newly and carefully Trimmed Hats, Pattern Hats, etc., each equal to the best s' own anywhere at three times the price..... Style, Grace and Loveliness embodied in every hat. Large Dress Hats, Toques, Turbans, in fact, a hat for everyone's fancy and purse; you will find the newest shapes, colors and trimmings; you can harlily afford to miss this collection of hats, so great is cut on prices အခြေခံ အခြေခံ အခြေခံ အခြေခံ Nearly one hundred years ago the Jesuits were banished from Mexico it was known that they had tense hands of gold, but feared to temp capacity by taking it all with them. What they did with the bulk of their savings has just been revealed by Pierre Guirre who says that treasury to the value of over £400,000 was buried beneath the old cathedral in the little town of Typozotan, and is believed to be there yet. Child's Home to be Apartment House The famous palace occupied by the late George W. Chinls of the Philadelphia Ledger, which cost him over $100,000, is to be transformed into an apartment house Opportunity for Treasure Hunters To 50 Per Cent Presents At This Sale. RBACH 414 WALNUT ST. MOINES, IOWA. FURNITURE STORE. To Let Us Help You stion? very article Guaranteed. Folding Pocket Kodaks at $6.00, $10.00, $12.00, $15.00, $17.50, $20.00 and $25.00. Hawkeye Folding Cameras at $13 65 and $13 50. Premo and Century Cameras at all prices. believe that if you will but call and see our s truly, Material Co., 521 Locust St. Less Than One-Half Price At the Great Closing Out Sale Of the ROYAL MILLINERY CO. is brisk. The ladies of Des Moines are begin- ize the immensity and genuiness of the bar- secured at this sale. Despite unseasonable winter millinery, we are selling hundreds of almost satisfied lot of customers it has been our with in thirty-three years. But our $20,000 millinery, besides large quantities of fine fabrics, plumes, flowers, birds, fancy feathers, selling fast enough and so we cut still deeper. He is your gain. We must positively close out next thirty-five days while they are still in the fashion. Come now and look over our line. large corps of expert millinery artists whose of style and elegance has established such a ard for this house. We can quickly trim to mit the most exacting taste at any range of price. An elegant line of Chiffon Veils and Drapes, were bar- rains at 75 cents, you get them now for ... $23c As a special effort to continue the popularity of our Closing Out Sale, we offer a fine line of Applique and Silk Chantilla Laces, worth up to 75 cents—at ... $23c Those $1.00 and $1.25 Veils and Drapes you admired so much—this line a little different from the rest—yours for ... $48c The largest line of Mourning Veils at less than half price—you must see them to appreciate these values. A line of Beaver Hats—worth $3.50— priced at ... $1.48 The Royal quality of Silk Velvets, never before sold for less than $1.50 per yard— you get it for ... $75c Chiffons and Moussefine de Soie, sold everywhere from $1.00 to $1.50— all colors ... $50c Buckram Frames for ... $30c Wire Frames for ... $25c large that our assortment is unbroken. The anywhere in the United States. How can goods any longer when such prices as these CO., 610 WALNUT ST. An elegant line of Chiffon Veils and Drapes, were barrines at 75 cents, you get them now for ..... 23c As a special effort to continue the popularity of our Closing Out Sale, we offer a fine line of Applique and Silk Chantillant Laces, worth up to 75 cents—at ..... 23c Those $1.00 and $1.25 Veils and Drapes you admired so much—this line a little different from the rest—yours for ..... 48c The largest line of Mourning Veils at less than half price—you must see them to appreciate these values. A line of Beaver Hats—worth $1.50—priced at ..... $1.48 The Royal quality of Silk Velvets, never before sold for less than $1.53 per yard—you get it for ..... 75c Chiffons and Mousseine de Soie, sold everywhere from $1.00 to $1.50— all colors 50¢ Buckram Frames for 500 Wire Frames for 350 --- DUBUQUE ITEMS. Check the music rankings next season. All lovers of good music should get the latest popular ragtime two-step entitled "Lynecopted Echoes" composed by our young townman, Mr. Leonard Lewis. I your music dealer does not happen to have it he will order for you. We heartily endorse it. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGER'S LAUN DRY is the best in the city. Try then and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH St. Branch Office 504 MULEERRY St. PHONE 579. Our flour is the Best in Quality Best Patent FRANK MARK REQUESTED AT 36808 FALCON FLOUR Mannon & Matt Co Des Moines, Iowa For Sale by all Grocers Milliner ladies of Buxton and v hereby informed that Fashionable M are. After visiting the whole quainting myself with the la- cation of the milliner's art I m issified will win the admiration ladies who appreciate stylish SRIETY of pattern has that give eff particular ladies will admire. The one of the more plain and yet attract to meet all tastes and grades to fi AND MAKE YOUR SELEC ana Harrison, Fall Millin The Ladies of Buxton are hereby inform NEW STYLES OF FASHION has arrived here. After visiting houses and acquainting myself fashionable creation of the mill which I am satisfied will win the proval of all ladies who approve millinery. A CHARMING VARIETY of pattern hues such as the most particular ladies will also have a nice line of the more plain and Misses. Styles to meet all tastes are CALL AND MAKE YOU Mrs. Diana Harri millinery... of Buxton and vicinity informed that my fashionable Millinery After visiting the wholesale millinery by myself with the latest and most of the milliner's art I made a selection will win the admiration and cordial ap- who appreciate stylish and up-to-date of pattern hats that give effect and tone and ladies will admire. Then you will find I more plain and yet attractive hats for Ladies all tastes and grades to fit all prices. MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS Harrison, Buxton, Ia. Fall Millinery.. Fall Millinery.. The Ladies of Buxton and vicinity are hereby informed that my NEW STYLES OF Fashionable Millinery has arrived here. After visiting the wholesale millinery houses and acquainting myself with the latest and most fashionable creation of the milliner's art I made a selection which I am satisfied will win the admiration and cordial approval of all ladies who appreciate stylish and up-to-date millinery. A CHARMING VARIETY of pattern hats that give effect and tone and such as the most particular ladies will admire. Then you will find I also have a nice line of the more plain and yet attractive hats for Ladies and Misses. Styles to meet all tastes and grades to fit all prices. CALL AND MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS Mrs. Diana Harrison, Buxton, la Our Great Special — Complete WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $100 BEAUTY OUTFIT "Ozono" THE SWEET-SCENTED KING OF HAIR TONICS MOST KAPID HAIR-GROWER IN EXISTENCE HARMLESS-RELIABLE-SUPREME READ! READ! TO THE Colored People OF THE WORLD POSTIVELY STRAIGHTENING, LIGHTSAND BEANTHES OF MOST OBSTINATE, TROUBLES, REFRACTORY, CURTY, MAPPY HAIR. It never falls to straighten and can be absolutely real. It never falls to produce an abundant and luxurious growth on a soft, flammable thing. 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No intensifiers to be •long, •soft, •straight and beautiful. Ozone prevents falling, breaking and cracking. CUT OUT THIS ADVERTISEMENT and mail same to us with #1, and immediately upon receipt of same we will send to you (no matter where you may live) four large boxes of Ozono, worth 50c each, or $2.00. We will also send you one large package of Ovone (genuine egg shampoo), worth 50c, not nowidged the greatest shampoo ever formulated. We will also include a cake of Purity Scalp Soap, worth 50c. This cost is absolutely pure and unadulterated and is made especially for use on the human hair and scale. It is the finest scalp soap in existence. In addition to the above great offer we will send to you our COMPLETE SRIN-BEAUTY FYING OUTFIT, consisting of one large jar of instanton Massage Cream. actually worth $1. This exquisite preparation WHITE'S THE DARKEST SIN Ihhomel's time in a capital, it is simply rubbed well into the skin, allowed to remain a few moments and then rubbed off. It comes off in rolls, bringing with it all the deal, dark skin and cullions substances, removing the cuzs of the skin from the skin, and the skin of the skin. In the final point, the last point will be according to direction. It is well brightened up the BLACKEST SIN from three to six shades. The most simple of the shades is the large size jar of our Electrical Skin Food, worth 60c, which eures all skin diseases, removes wrinkles, bears, pimples, fan, freeckies and all facial imperfections. It makes the old look young and the young lookers are more cóereth. It includes a package (one plot) of Anti-odor, words 50c, which removes all smells and colors from the human body, sets the point of the life. Also eures more threat, sore mouth, f, osted feet, chibblans, and is a certain eure for all would trouble. Also $5.00. REMEMBER ALL OF THE ANOVEMENTIONED PREPARATIONS (packages in all), actually worth $5.00. 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Near 9th St. Iowa 1900 ```markdown ``` ```markdown ``` BIRD A BEFORE Our Great Special Offer@ V A AFTER HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES. On December 24, 25, 26 31 and January 1st and 2nd, the Minneapolis & St. Louis will sell round trip excursion tickets at one and one-third fare, limited for return to and including January 4th, 1905. For particulars and folders call on agents. WANTED. SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE in this county and adjoining territories, to represent and advertise an old established business house of solid financial standing. Salary $21 weekly, with expenses, directed each Monday by check direct for headquarters Horse and buggy furnishings when necessary, position permanent. Address, Miles Brothers, 600 Monon Blug, Chicago, Ill.