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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 38. CITY NEWS. (N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us; we shall all your local news.Ed. Mrs. E. T. Banks who has been sick is better. Mrs. H. H. Hooker who has been sick is improving. Miss Alice Bell who hrs been very sick is able to be up and out again. Rev. S. L. Birt of Boone was in our city this week enroute to Enterprise and Saylor mines. Mr. Attrus Brown was called to Atchison, Kansas last Wednesday on business of importance. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 6TH STREET Mr. L. Courtney was injured in the reck on the C. R. I. & P. last Monday, but not seriously. Mr. H. H. Lewis who has been sick was improving until a few days ago and he seems to be taking a tape again. We are glad to note that Mrs. James B. Todd who has been sick the past fortnight is much improved at this writing. Mrs. Rev. Elizabetb Howard was the guest at a five o'clock supper given at the residence of Mrs. Bryant Carr on Ninth street Sunday. The H. B. S. Reading Circle meets next Thursday with Mrs. Carr on Ninth street. All members are requested to be present. Mrs. L. R. Palmer left Wednesday evening for Chicago where she will visit a few days, from there she will go to Washington to be present during the inauguration of the President. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Woods entertained at cards Wednesday at their home, 1046 Park street, after which a dainty five course luncheon was served. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER JK 817 817 817 Mos. Emma Rowland of Chillicothe, Mo., who has been visiting with her daughter, Mrs. John Wilkinson, since the latter part of November, returned to her home this week. "Colonel" Lucian Johnson expects to go to Washington to see Roosevelt inaugurated. Wonder If the Colonel has been selected as one of the body-guards for the President? Mr. Frank Johnson of Davenport spent a few days of the current week in this city. He was among those in one of the recent wrecks on the C. R. I. & P. By, and while recuperating he name City for a brief visit with friends Mesdames Hattle Woodson, Henry Sowards and Laura Adams were callers at the office last Saturday. Mrs. Adams ordered her name enrolled on our subscription book and she will hereafter read the BYSTANDER. Mrs. H. S. Graves, president of the Iowa State Federation of Afro-American women, delivered a very interesting address on "The Needs of the Race Organization" at the February meeting of the Local Afro-American Council at Burn's M. E. church Thursday evening. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER 418 3RD STREET Mrs. James Hamilton of 1005 Park street, fell on the icy sidewalk last Tuesday morning and broke her leg near the ankle. She is under the care of Dr. Edwards who reports that she is getting along nicely. Mrs. S. Joe Brown was called to Buxton last Wednesday to attend the funeral of her sister-in-law, Mrs Arthur Wilson, who died in that city Monday afternoon of tuberculosis. Services at the Union Congregation church Sunday, Feb. 26. Morning service, toop—"What must I do to be Saved." Evening service, toop—"God's Kingdom First." Men's League at 3 oclock—Popular meeting, address by Rev. J. W. Day, pastor of the East Side Presbyterian church. Ladies are invited to attend. Subscribe for Bystander. ALL THE LATHST - TYLES Hats at Factory Prices Best $8 Haton earth 817 GRAND AVE, Near 9th St. Iowa 1990 historical room BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 303 971 8788 Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Comeley of Webster-City came down to attend Mr. Williams' funeral Tuesday. Mrs. R. A. Jefferson entertained Mrs. W. L. Banks of Davenport at dinner Thursday. A very pleasant time is reported. The little granddaughter of E. S. Morgan at 806 Oak Street had a very severe case of hemorrhage of the nose one day last week. Dr. Edwards was called and after several hours of hard work the flow was stopped. The David and Jonathan League was largely attended last Sunday, over 40 men were out. The life of Washington and Douglass was very interestingly discussed by Atty. J. B. Rush, S. Joe Brown, J. L. Thompson, J. C. Williams, Samuel Barrett, H. W. Hughes, J. H. Shepard, F. H. Goggins, R. N. Hyde and J. H. McDowell. The president, Mr. Gus Watkins, makes a good preiding officer. Next Sunday at 3 o'clock will be a popular meeting, at which meeting ladies are invited. Rev. J. W. Day of East Side Freebysterian church will address the meeting. Mrs. Theo. Williams wishes to extend thanks to the many friends who so kindly aided her in the sad bereavement of the sudden taking away of her dear beloved husband. For the benefit of those who are going to attend the inauguration of Pres. Roosevelt, March 4th, at Washington, D. C., will say that the Local Public Comfort Committee of this city has received the following instructions the Public Comfort Committee of Washington to send accommodations to send their names, addresses, number, sex and color to R. N. Hyde, 120 West Grand Ave, at once for I will have all tickets of admission to all public function. The Public Comfort Committee at Washington will have messages to mail at Washington and receive the visitors free of charge. All names that is sent to this committee will be forwarded to the Committee at Washington, D. C. This will enable the Committee at Washington to perfect their arrangements for all who wish to attend. Chairman of Local Committee. The local committee met Sunday and organized by electeding John L. Thompson secretary and rates for the round trip can be secured for only $29.65. Address all communications to the Local Committee will meet next Sunday at 4:30 oclock at the A. M. E. church. Rubber Boots of all kinds at 203 Sixth Avenue, Opposite Waiting Room. We Save You at Least 20 Per Cent. Rev. H. W. Porter who lectured last Sunday before the Y. M. C. A. at Buxton returned from there this week and reports a very pleasant time. He speaks very highly of the good people of Buxton. In the morning he spoke briefly at the A. M. E. church and the Baptist church, and in the afternoon over 200 men filled the beautiful auditorium of the Y. M. C. A. The people were carried away with his address. While there he was the guest of Mr. Lewis Johnson, Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and Attorney Sellars. We wish to express our appreciation of the kindness of friends and the members of North Star Lodge No. 2, A. F. & A. M., after the death of our beloved husband, father and brothers and for the many beautiful floral offerings and for words of sympathy. Mrs. N. E. Morton Mrs. Maple Phelps Misss Alice Morton Edward Morton Geo. Morton John Morton Mrs. Bell Lewis CLARA A. CLIFF General Steenghapper and Notary Public... We do high grade work in Coping, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1017 Residence 958 ROOM 838, 839, 840 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, Ia SOUTHWEST COLONIST RATES. Oe February 21st and March 21st the Minneapolis & St Louis will sell special one way settlers tickets at half fare plus two dollars to points in Nebraska, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Indian Territories, Texas, etc. Don't fail to consult agents, or address. A. B. CUTTS, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1905. EDITORIALS. GEORGE WASHINGTON. On last Wednesday, nearly 200 years ago, George Washington was born. He is called, and may truly be styled, the father of our country, for he had no children, hence the American people could call him father. At the age of 17 he was a surveyor, at the age of 19 he was made captain of a company of Virginia militia, later he took charge of the Old Continental army and for eight long years through all the trials, horrors and hardships no man ever suffered and endured so much, and in the midst of gloom and almost despair he would encourage his barefooted, half-clothed and starving army and saved them from mutiny and destruction. He wes the hero of his age. There are two great characters that stand out in his life 1st was his honesty and purity of character; he never told a lie. Second his loyalty and love of country; he freely gave all his service in war and would not accept pay for his work—greater saerifice no man can offer. Let this nation always review his memory and children eulogize his great deeds for he was first in war, first in peace, first president and first in the hearts of his countrymen. SAN DOMINGO AFFAIR For the past few years there has been many insurrections and much internal strife as well as financial embarrassment upon the part of the little San Domingo Republic until now our government has been asked to take charge of the affairs, so that the republic might pay the other countries their obligations without these countries coming in and taking the land in payment of these debts, which would be an encroachment upon our time honored Monroe doctrine, and it was to prevent infringement upon this doctrine that the President has temporarily become receiver for the little black republic, and his protocol to the United States Senate clearly states it. We are sorry to see this little republic in such a condition, yet this is the best way out. A VISIT TO BUXTON Rev. Porter Delivered an Address to 200 Men Sunday, February 19. Leaving Des Moines via of Wabash Sunday 6:40 a.m, m, we arrived at Hamilton at 8:35 and found a sleigh to convey us to Buxton. For forty-five minutes we glided swiftly over the hills and through the valleys of snow, nothing to be seen in the distance of five miles from Hamilton to Buxton save a few farm houses which doted the beautiful sheet of snow. After riding for thirty-five minutes we were brought to the top of a hill and in the distance we could see hundreds of houses on the hillside, which represented the town of Buxton with its five thousand inhabitants, turning northward and riding two miles further, in order to reach our destination, we came to the Parkins hotel. After breakfast which was acceptable and enjoyed, We made ready to attend services at the different churches. In company with Mr. L. E. Johnson, secretary of the Y. M. C. A. and Attorney Sellers we visited the A. M. E. church, and listened to Rev. Jack.on as he endeavored to prove to his people the utter sinfulness of sin, after which we entered the Baptist church and Rev. Mendenhall presented to his congregation the gospel of peace, which of course follows freedom from sin. Now the grandest of all was the scene at the Y. M. C. A. hall. The building is the neatest and best equipped I have visited. The reading room, with the latest periodicals, and growing flowers is especially inviting; everything is done to make the men feel at home, and give to them comforts which can only be known, as we see the well kept building and note the progress of the work. At 4 p.m. we entered the auditorium, and as the music began it was a sight to behold, and one to be appreciated, to see 200 men marching into the auditorium. The singing was good, and we never have spoken to a more intelligent and appreciative audience—men whose faces beamed with a desire for knowledge. Buxton is in all particulars superior to the mining camps we read of. It is a town inhabited by men and women who are looking forward to the better things of life. The schools and churches and the Y. M. C. A. bespoke progress. It is interesting to note that the Buxton Y. M. C. A. is the second largest colored association in existence, and very soon it will be the largest. REV. H. W. PORTER. WASHINGTON ITEMS. The revival meeting closed at the A. M. E. church last Sunday evening. Mrs. More Taylor gave a very interesting lecture at the A. M. E. church last Monday evening. Mrs. Taylor possesses rare ability as a speaker. Quarterly meeting was held last Sunday and Mrs. Taylor assisted Rev Pegion. Mrs. Armstrong spent a few days at home this week. assist us, Pimpin' in her meetings. The Chautauqua club met with Mrs. Nate Black last Wednesday night. Mrs. Nora Taylor and Mrs. Peyton were invited guests. Mrs. Jas. Redd was hostess to the Chautauqua club Tuesday evening; Mrs. Nora Taylor was guest of honor. The chicken pie supper was well attended at the church last Monday evening in connection with the lecture. The sum of $12.00. SETTLEB' BATES TO MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA. The Minnesota & St. Louis will place on sale each Tuesday during March and April very low rates for benefit of settlers to points in Minnesota, North and South Dakota. Etc. Through trains daily to St. Paul, making direct connections in Union Depot with northern lines; no change of cars en route. Don't fail to consult Minnesota & St. Louis agents before buying your tickets, or address A. B. CUTTS, G. P. & T. A., Minnesota, Minn. SIoux CITY ITEMS The revival at the A. M. E. church is being well attended, and quite an interest is being manifested. Rev. K. M. Burton, pastor of the Mt. Zion Baptist church, read a paper before the Ministerial Association Monday morning at the Y. M. C. A. His subject was "National Righteousness," which was ably discussed by his fellow laborers. The Improvement society met with Mrs. Anna Washington Thursday afternoon. Last Tuesday was St. Valentine day and Meadanes Cora Harrison, Betty Campbell and Amy Lashly entertained the members of the Silver Leaf club at the former's residence. Each member was remembered with one of cupid's joys in the form of a calendar. A three course luncheon was served. A dancing club has been organized, known as the Pleasant Hour club, President Ace Carron, Secreary Macek Askew Treasurer Edward Askew, Manager Me wion Williams. They gave a dance Friday night to a large number of their friends at Simeon hall, tipping the fantasies into a wee small hour. The Silver Leaf club meets at the Mt. Zion Baptist church Tuesday evening. Wednesday being Washington's birthday the schools throughout the city will honor it with patriotic exercises. Miss Mamie Webb of Gonton, S. D. is in the city visiting, the guest of her sister, Mrs. Cora Norris. Mr. William Johnson of Moline, Ill., who has been rooming with Mrs. Chas. Carter was moved to the St. Joseph hospital last week, very ill with the pneumonia. Mrs. Chas. Watkins gave a party at her residence on Center street last Thursday evening in honor of her husband's thirty-sixth birthday. Thirty-six of his friends and associates whom he has associated with at his place of business for the nine years were invited in to spend the evening. A three course lunchon was served, after which the evening was spent in dancing. Robinson's Mandolin club furnished music. They departed at a late hour voting the host and hostess good entertainers and wishing Charlie thirty-six years more of happy life. Meadams A. Baker and E. Grant assisted the hostess. Mrs. Rhoda Riding who has been very low for sometime with complications of diseases is reported to be getting much worse. She refuses to take nourishment it is feared by her physician that she has but a few more days to live. FOUND DEAD IN BED. Strange, sudden and unforeseen things happen in this busy age, last Friday night about 10:45 when Mrs. Theodore Williams arrived home, 837 West Ninth street, she found her husband in bed dead. The cause is somewhat a mystery, some advances suicide, others that it was heart trouble. Mrs. Williams had been away all Friday afternoon at the A. M. E. church Sewing Circle and with friends; returning home she called her husband, he did not answer she went to his bed and kissed him only to find him cold in death. Mr. Theodore Williams was one of our good and highly esteemed citizens, well liked by all who knew him, was of a jovial and pleasant disposition, and his sudden death will no doubt be a great surprise to his many friends over Iowa. He was employed many years for the C. R. I. & P. Ry. Co., also worked as assistant head waiter at the Kirkwood and other plaes; making friends with all people. His funeral was held from the the A. M. E. church Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. H. S. Graves. Mr. Williams was a kind and devoted husband to his dutiful wife. He leaves a loving wife, a stepson, Pleasant Breeden, a loving mother, five brothers and two sisters, and a host of friends to mourn his death. Those from abroad were his mother and sister from Booneville Mo., Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Comley of Webster City, Frank Johnson and Mrs. W. L. Baker of Davenport, Mrs. Matilda Golden and J. H. Jenkins of Minneapolis, Minn. The rematus were laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. LOW RATES TO OTHER POINTS. Round-trip homeseekers tickets on sale to northen and western territory on first and third Tuesdays of each month. For tickets and particulars about rates and trains to any point call on or address W. S. Mathews, D'st. Pass, Agent or W. K. Adams city Pass, Agt. 512 Walnut street, Des Moines, Ia. Remember the Minneapolis & St. Louis Ry. is the Short Line to Minneapolis and St. Paul. Trains now leave from Des Moines Union Station. CLINTON HAPPENINGS. Friends in Clinton learn with regret of the death of Mrs. Genevieve Tolliver of Rock Island, which took place recently at Tucson, Arizona. Through a misunderstanding Clinton people are doomed to disappointment in not being able to witness a performance by Williams and Walker, as they will not appear in Clinton as expected. Chas. Thompson is a new subscriber to the BYSTANDER. Who is the next? Nick Smith attended a party in Davenport last week, making the trip on the Int'urban. J. T. Cabulson has joined the ranks of those on the sick list. MOLINE GLEANINGS Mrs. C. Harding departed last Saturday for a warmer climate for the benefit of her health. Mollie friends are greeted to learn of the death of Mrs. J. C. Toliver of Rock Island, which occurred a few weeks ago. The Sunday School class gave a party in honor of Mrs. J. L. Jones, the event being her birthday. A dainty lunch was served by the hosts. The class presented Mrs. Jones with a set of china breakfast plates. She received a number of other useful gifts. A delightful time was had by all present. Mrs. R. Phoenix entertained Mrs. Robinson and the Misses Fannie Moppin and Alice Gorman at dinner Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Searoy is on the sick list. Mr. and Mrs. O. Jones were Mollie callers last Friday. Madames R. D. Pollard, J. H. Ligons and Messrs. C. Jones and J. H. Ligons were Mollie visitors Sunday. Madames Madison and Daily were South side callers last week. Quite a number of our people are subserving for the Voice of the Negro, Mrs. R. P. Pollard is the agent. Mr Huobard and Karen have purchased a lovely home on Twenty-six avenue. We are glad to see our people doing so well. VIA THE C. & N. W. RY. Colonist one way tickets to California and the Northwest on sale at very low rates from March 1st to May 15. Full information at the C. & N. W. RY. City office 401 Walnut street or at the Passenger Station. Price. Five Cents. ALBIA NEWS. Rev. 5. Peterson returned from his visit in Illinois the last of the week. The Albia young people gave a birthday surprise to Miss Allin Neiger Wednesday evening, is being her 17th birthday day. All report a nice time. Mrs. Harris and little girl of Hocking were in town Saturday. Miss Cora Thomas returned from Buxton for a visit at home this week. She sang a very nice solo at the church Sunday evening. A number of young people took a home talent play and to Buxton one night this week. They report it a success. Mrs. M. F. Ward entertained Mr. and Mrs. Elizie Martin. Rev. Peterson, Mrs. Burne and Mr. Franklin at dinner Sunday. SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES VIA MINNEAPOLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. Colonist one way rates on sale every day from March 1st to May 15th, 1905 Des Moines to Helena, Butte and Anaconda $34.00. Des Moines to Spokane, Nelson and Roseland $26.50. Des Moines to Seattle, Portland and Ashland, Ore. $29.00. BEDFORD NOTES Sunday Feb. 12. Rev. James E. Wharton, the pastor of of the A. M. E. church, was in Bedford. The pastor was entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. Levens. Rev. Wharton was entertained for Sunday dinner at the home of the Franklin, Miss N. Franklin and father were home and made it indeed very pleasant. Rev. Wharton was also entertained at the home of the pastor of the white M. E. church, Rev. Thomas who is a friend of the Negro. Mr. I. Heyd is sick. Mrs Geo. Johnson is also sick. Mr. I. W, Franklin has been sick. The Bedford people are yet all right. Mr. Isom is living on the old home place of mother Johnson. He is fixed up nicely in his home. BURLINGTON NEWS As the weather has moderated about 60 degrees in the past 86 hours in Burlington I wish to inform the readers of the Bystander that we are still live ones. We don't care if we never have any more 33 below weather. Mr. S. L. Tigg is able to be out again after a month's illness. We are all glad to see him out again as things go exactly right when he indoors. Mr. Vernon Johnson is still confined to his bed. Miss Myrtle Drake's condition is improved. Bolks was the guest of Mr. F. G. Johnson in Keokuk several days last week. The Smart Set stopped here a few hours Monday afternoon on their way to Ottumwa. Mr. Fate Martin is reported sick at his home on Fifth Street. All hope that it is nothing serious and that he'll soon be out again, as we miss his welcome glad hand and the smile that won't come off. Mr. Frank Scott, better known as "Scott," is suffering with neural palsy. The Smart Set plays a return engagement here Wednesday, the 22nd. After the play they will be entertained at the Black Diamond club rooms, where a program will be rendered. Among them will be a Percival Hall of Washington, D. C., entitled "The Disfranchisement of the Negro." The Stewardess of the A. M. E. church gave an entertainment Tuesday night. A beautiful program was rendered; affairs was a huge success every day. Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Drew will entertain Fursday in honor of Miss Wallace of Monmouth and Miss Danner of Pittsburg, Pa., who will depart for their homes the last of the week. Mrs. and Mrs. Danner have returned home after an extended visit in Louisiana and St. Louis, Mo, and Murphreesboro, Ill. Kid Carter is taking a vacation for a month. He departed Monday for a visit in Williams, Maine and Court, Iowa. Hope he has an enjoyable trip. The correspondent wishes to warn the two young ladies of the streets in the tenderloin district last Sunday and visiting a certain resort in the meanwhile. If the mother of one of the young ladies knew of her actions on that day there would be something doing around her house. Take a fool's advice girls and adults, and mark that were made after your departure you'll never go back. So get wise to yourselves. Mrs. Wm. Emanuel who has been Mrs. Wm. Emanuel who has been on the sick list is improving. Others who have been on the sick list and are convalescent are Mr. P. M. Puett, Lem, Reed, Graves, Mrs. Sanford Mitchell, L. Reed, Young Curry and Aunt Saphia Bird. A number of Burlington young men are forming an minstrel minstrel company: B. Barnes, Jason Brown M. Brown (behind brown mask) E. Connails and O. C. Folks are the comedians. Eugene R. Williams is the efficient manager. We also have Moger Gentry (better known as the "Black Turtle," the champion bucker dancer of the state of Iowa.) He will drill the first part in up-to-date dancing. He will make it in look, he will make the 3 K boys look like 2 cents of Dischhyeh/RdBarellt 2 cents. May. Will furnish particulars later. Woman Centenarian Dies. Louisville, Dec. 19. Mrs. Katherine Jackson, 105 years old, is dead near Floral. LITTLE RESPECT FOR DEAD. South American Countries Have Prim- ative Rural Customs Havana's cemetery is typical of the burying places of all Spanish-American countries. It consists of a wall eight to ten feet thick, honeycombed with niches for the reception of coffins, and surrounding a plot of land which is never used for burial purposes and is usually in a neglected condition. The cemetery is run by the municipal authorities and the niches are rented. The payment required upon the sealing of one of these holes in the wall insures an undisturbed resting place for its contents for three or five years from that time, according to the particular custom of the locality. Then an annual rental must be paid for a period of twenty-five years, at the end of which time the tenant gets a title in perpetuity. But how few ever find a last resting place in one of these niches is shown by the fact that despite the tremendous increase in population since it was built two or three centuries ago, the cemetery has never been enlarged and there are always plenty of vacancies. Upon default of payment of the rental the bones are raked out of the niche and it is ready for the next occupant. The bones are placed in one corner of the cemetery, and there, at least, they lie undisturbed through the passing of years as the pile constantly grows larger. JUDGED BY HER COOKING. Bussian Peasant Brides Must Be Pre- fected in the Culinary Art. incident in the Culinary Art. Among the Russian peasants a bride's character is forged by the dinner date, the wedding day. When she arrives at her husband's house she has to prepare a meal with her own hands as a test of housekeeping capabilities. If she succeeds in gratifying her guests, it is taken as a proof not only of the young woman's own excellence, but also as a recommendation of her whole family, by whom she was instructed in the culinary art. Speaking of marriages, too, a larger percentage of males marry under the age of 21 in Russia than in any other European country. Thomas Carlyle's Rebuke. Thomas Carlyle once took to Richard Monckton Milnes to task for not securing government aid for Tennison. "Richard Milnes," said Carlyle, slowly, withdrawing his pipe from his mouth, "when are you going to get that pension for Alfred Tennison?" Milnes replied that it was not an easy matter. His constituents, he said, probably knew nothing of Tennison or his poetry, and might think it a piece of jobbery from which some relative of Milnes could "Richard Milnes," replied Carlyle, "on the day of judgment when the Lord asks you why you didn't get that pension for Alfred Tennison it will not do to lay the blame on your constituents; it is you that will be damned." On the Heights. We boastfully "the mountain" named it. Its streams poured down to feed our mills; Joyous its top when sunlight flamed it. Joyous it top when sunlight flamed it. Joyous here was signaled the first breath. There fell the farewell kiss of day. And now, far up the mountain side. By winding paths the miller's daughter And I had climbed where rocks defied And I arrived stored of sunny water. When I reached the top, I was Enchanted with the widening view. Said she: "How near to heaven we seem!" And on a mountain top we rested. Yes; near, darling, than we deem." And on my breast her fair head nested, And on the mountain top we rested. For naught is nearer than love. —George Birdsoye, in Boston Transcript. Nervousness In Animals Cases of death of animals from "nervous upset" are not uncommon, and are found among very different classes of mammals. Last year a couple of otters were caught apparently quite uninjured, on the River Eamout, and sent by train, each in a roomy box. Both were almost mimeo, and their arrival at the destination. A female elephant at the London Zoo died from the effects of a thunder storm. Some of the larger apes are said to be so affected by capture that they always die within a few days, the system being so upset that they cannot eat. That is why we see young specimens brought to Europe. He Would Have to Swim A carpenter in a Scotch village, to oblige the local undertaker, who was ill, went to screw down a coffin lmf. The sick man's wife gave him full and particular instructions respecting the task. "Weel," she asked when he returned, "hoo did ye get on?" "Fine," was the reply. "But there was hauf a sovereign in the corpse's hand. What was that for?" "Oh," said the lady, "that's a custom some folks hare. He's supposed to gile that to the ferryman who raws him 'or the river o' death." "Do ye tell me that? it's a queer warl. But I'm sayin', misaus." "I'm feared you chap will have to swim." Irregularly in the Punishment. There are two boys who manage to be rather unruly in school, and their teacher was so exasperated one day that she ordered them to remain after hours to write them up. 1,000 She watched them plumage into the task. Some fifteen minutes later one of them grew uneasy and began watching his companion in disgrace. Suddenly the first one burst out with a roar of despair, and, between his soils, said to the teacher: "Tal't a fair mum! His name's Bush and gaine's Schuttermeyer!" in one of life's necessities, so cuticle nourishment is essential to the health of the outer cell. JOHN H. WOODBURY'S MICALL SOAP (Flour) SHEA WHEAT BASIL SCALP AND MILK build up and nourish while cleaning. In mission is curative, and lathering into a most effective shampoo, it forms a true scalp tonic. 25 cents A CAKE. There may be a more delightful face balm than Woodbury's Facial Cream but try if before you decide. INITIAL OFFER. In case your dealer cannot supply you the same and will not repaid, to any address for $4.00 the following toilet requisites. 1 Cake Woodbury's Facial Soap. 1 Tube " Facial Cream. 1 " Dental Cream. 1 Box " Face Powder. 1 Together with a readable booklet Beauty Manque, a careful treatise on the care of the "outer self." A woman can forget more years than she ever had. Now and Then Some thorough and careful physician invents, in his practice, some special medicine, that proves so universally successful whenever prescribed, that he proceeds to place it before the pubic hair. He then applies the new medicine. This is the history of Dr. Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup Pepsin. For years, prescribed by Dr. W. B. Caldwell for constipation, and all disorders of liver, stomach, and intestine, he uses a large scale, and is now the most successful medicine in the world for these diseases. A pure, scientific tonic, laxative syrup, pleasant to take and perfect in results Try it. Sold by all druggists at 600 and $1,000. Money back if it fails. Lots of people pray for the poor—and let it go at that. Deafness Cannot Be Cured Deathness Cannot Be Cured by application, as they can only one way to cure deafness, and that is by constitutional remedies, such as mucous Hiding of the Entangled Tachina Tube. When this tube is infiltrated you have a rummaging sound. The tube is warm and the tissues and its normal can be damaged, and by cetartan it is normal to breathe, bearing will be destroyed forever; in cases疼 will be infiltrated by cetartan and but an infiltrated condition of the mucous surfaces. We will give One Hundred Dollar for any case of pain, and by cetartan we will get circular, free. By Drugstress MEXEX & Co., Toledo, O. Drugstress MEXEX & Co., Toledo, O. Take Hail's Family Fills for constipation. After getting a new benzine bug a man isn't satisfied until he gets it in the neck. **Millionis in Onts.** Salzer's New Nations Oats yielded in 1905, N. D. 180 bu., and in 30 other states from 190 to 300 bu. per cent. Now this Oat if generally grown in 1905, will add millions of bushels to the yield millions of dollars in mucous Hiding of the Entangled Tachina Tube. Homebuilder Yellow Dent Corn grows like a weed and yields from 157 to 260 bushels and more per acre! It's the bigest eater on earth! Salzer's Spelt, Beardless Barley, Macron小麦, Peat Eat, Billion Dollar Grass and Cane, Bear Cane are money makers for you, Mr. Farmer. JUST BEND THIS NOTICE AND 100 in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., Catalog Crosse, Wise, and receive their big catalog and lots of farm seed samples. [W. N. U.] You can drive a horse even to a brewery wagon, but you can't make him drink. Harry (reading aloud)—"What's two feet to a certain point, thence six inches to another, and thence three feet to—" Father—"What's that you're reading, son?" Harry—"It's a treasure story, sir." Father (resembling paper)—"Himh! Sound like directions for a trombone solo!"—"New Orleans Times-Democrat. Mrs. Hawkins—"And 'ave you made all the arrangements for your marriage, my dear!" Mrs. Jorkins—"Well, not quite all. You need to buy my suit, and him! A ouse and me me 'ushand a job, and buy 'im a good suit' clothes, and get some regular washin' work to do. An' then I'm to name the 'appy day.'"—Pick-Up Me. Examining Physician (for insurance company)—"I'm afraid we can't take you, sir. You are too great a risk." Applicant (resigned)—"Well, perhaps I am. The fact is, the doctor I just laughed around until I get well." Examining Physician—"Eh?" Um—we'll take you."—New York Weekly. THE NEIGHBORS ALL USE THEM NOW. Quick Cure of Rheumatism by Dodd's Kidney Pills. How They Saved the Shop of a Kansas Blacksmith—Cure was Permanent too. Goodland, Kan., Feb. '20th.—(Special)—So quick and complete was the cure of N. E. Albertson, a local blacksmith, that it almost seems like a miracle, that it works. But he would have to give up his shop. One box of Dodd's Kidney Pills drove all the pains and they have never returned. Speaking of his cure Mr. Albertson says: "I had Rheumatism in my shoulders and arms for years. Part of the time it was so bad I could not sleep at night. My arm hurt so that it seemed I would have to give up my blacksmith shop. I would be the drug store. I would have one box of Dodd's Kidney Pills and took them. I have not had the Rheumatism since. A great many of the neighbors are using Dodd's Kidney Pills since they saw how they cured me." A guest at a recent golden wedding in Dartin, Germany, was the wife mother, aged silently one. Iowa State Bystander. DES MOINES, IOWA A glass famine is reported. Great suffering among the goats and the ostriches. Perhaps the farmers are buying automobiles so that they can scorch after the scorchers. An arena for bull fights is being built at Cannes. After the bulls are killed there, will they be canned? At least that big South African diamond ought to be exhibited all over the world before it is cut up. In Thibet when a pupil falls in his lessons they flog the teacher. Say! isn't there some sense in that? The Yaqui Indians of Mexico are doing their best to take their proper place among international problems. A Louisville minister swallowed a steel drill and even the X-ray can't find a trace of it. What a digestion! Prof. Craig says that civilization is over 9,000 years old. And mighty small for its age it sees sometimes, too. We will soon know whether J. P. Morgan or "Pet" Sheedy will get that $4,000,000 diamond just found near Pretoria. "Is there any redeeming feature about a red nose?" asks the Denver Post. Well, as a danger signal to the bibulous it has its uses. Americans eat more sugar than any other people on earth. It is no wonder, therefore, that they do the most scolding at the sugar trust. King Edward has quit wearing a white vest. This will, of course, mean a dead loss of $4 or $5 to the American who has just bought one. Sir Frederick Treves, the eminent English physician, thinks "genius is some sort of neurosis." Perhaps that accounts for its eccentricities. The coast of Borneo has more mosquitoes to the square inch than any other place in the world. Doubtless this accounts for Borneo's crop of wild men. The Springfield, Mass., Republican refers to Alfred Austin's sonnet on Shakespeare as "Alfred Austin's Best." Sounds like an advertisement of ham. The Sultan of Turkey is trying to borrow money from German bankers. He must think the Germans have been too busy to read about Cassie Chadwick. The young lady who wants to know "how a girl ought to salute the American flag" probably wouldn't displease the color-bearer if she should throw kisses at it. The schedule of Mrs. Chadwick's debts indicates that most of her dupes have decided to "chuck the whole business" and mark it up to profit and loss. Owing to circumstances over which he has no control, J. Pierpont Morgan will not be able to add the sun to his large and magnificent collection of curiosities. If Mrs. Chadwick could only get to a bank, she could easily prove that a rich individual several years ago gave her the 3,822-carat diamond just discovered near Pretoria. According to a Philadelphia tobacconist, his best cigars are sold for $5 apiece. They are not the kind that Gov. Pennypacker hands out to newspaper reporters when they call. The naval cadets can't quite agree with the president that the fear of militarism is a baseless alarm when they remember that very few of the West Point football players quit school this year. Lack of proper food or an insufficient amount of food may be one of the causes of truancy, but many a gray head can recall how he played hookey on a full and perfectly satisfied stomach. A boy died in a New York schoolroom after being taunted on his failure to pass an examination. The doc. had had a weak heart. And it may be added that his taunters had weak heads. The four sovereigns of England, Austria, Germany and Italy draw $13,000,000 per year in the way of salaries. That is to say four kings take the table stakes in Europe. Much the same way in this country. A fashion writer says that Easter bonnets will be costlier than ever this year, but as Easter comes later than usual this year, the mere men who have to pay the bills will have a longer time than usual to save up for them. Up to 1889 green peas were used only as missiles or counters, says the New York Sun. We have seen some even since then which seem to have been divinely ordained for these purposes. They had been cooked that way, too. It is reported from Cleveland that Mrs. Chadwick is likely to escape punishment. Her financial transactions, it is explained, were "unmanual, but illegal." Probably they were not illegal because she succeeded in getting so much. Only the little swindles come within the meaning of the law. Several American poets have written replies to Swinburne's sonnet on the carr, and they prove that even Swinburne has reached his dotage his case might be much worse than it is. --- PORTURING PAIN. Maf Title Man's Sufferings Would Have Killed Many a Person, but Doan's Cured Him. A. G. Sprague, stock dealer, of Normal Ill., writes: "For two whole years I was doing nothing but buying medicines to cure my kidney. I do not think that any man ever suffered as I did and lived. The pain in my back was so bad that I could not sleep, not that I could not ride a borne cines to cure my kidneys. I do not think that any man ever suffered as I did and lived. The pain in my back was back was so bad that I could not sleep at night. I could not ride a borse and sometimes was unable even to ride in a car. My condition was critical when I sent for Dona's kidney Pills. I used three boxes and they cured me. Now I can go anywhere and do as much as anybody. I sleep well and feel no discomfort at all. A TRIAL FREE—Address Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cts. Some blondes are and some are periodo. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 80 cigar. Made of mellow tobacco, so rich in quality that many no longer cigars now smoke Lewis' "Single Binder." Lewis' Factory, Poorla, IA science is something more eloquent than a sermon. Millions of Vegetables When the Editor sent 10,000 plants for 180, he could hardly believe it, but upon second finds finds that the John A. Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, WI., than whom there are no more relishable tax toenave seed growers in the world, makes this offer which is made to get you to test Salzer's Warranted Vegetable Seeds. They will send you their big plant and seed pod, together with enough seed to grow 1,000 fine, solid Cabbages, ALL FOR BUT 100 POSTAGE, providing you will return this notice, and you will send a postage postage pay will be the above a postage of Berkshire Caildower, [W. N. U.]. It is quite possible to grow sadder without growing any wiser. Feet Comfortable Ever Since. "I suffered for years with my feet from FOOT-EASE, I used two boxes of the powder, and my feet have been entirely comfortable ever since. ALLEN'S FOOT-EASE is certainly a good送 to me. W. L. Swarmstoe, Washington, D.C. "Sold by all Druggists, 256." "You haven't got much of a head," said the needle to the pin. "No," replied the latter, "at the same time we pins have our fine points."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. "Harold!" began his wife in a furious temper, "my mind is made up —" "Mercy!" interrupted her husband; "is that so I had hoped that your mind, at least, was your own!"—Detroit free Press. "Can you support my daughter in the style to which we once accustomed?" "Perhaps not. But I can support her in the style to which her mother was accustomed during her early married life."—Life. Friend—"You must enjoy your new position. So much honor, dignity, and prestige!" University President—"Yes; but I don't get so much money as the head coach of the football team."—Somerville Journal. "I half believe there's a skeleton in the Kissmore's closer." I "shouldn't wonder. One day when Kissmore took me home with him unexpectedly to dinner, I thought I heard it throwing things at him out of the kitchen."—Ex. Judge—"You are charged with beating your wife every morning before breakfast. What have you to say for yourself?" Prisoner—"Well, you see, that my best time, as I have to run for a car as soon as breakfast is over."—Ex. READS THE BOOK "The Road to Welville" Pointed the Way. Down at Hot Springs, Ark., the visitors have all sorts of complaints, but it is a subject of remark that the great majority of them have some trouble with stomach and bowels. This may be partly attributed to the heavy medicines. The question, under the conditions, of food is very prominent. question of food is very prominent. A young man states that he had suffered for nine years from stomach and bowel trouble, had two operations which did not cure, and was at last threatened with appendicitis. He tried for rheumatism and his stomach trouble got worse. One day at breakfast the waiter, knowing his condition, suggested he try Grape-Nuts and cream, which he did, and found the food agreed with him perfectly. After the second day he began to sleep peacefully at night, different than he had for years. The perfect digestion of the food made him almost sleep possible. He says: "The next morning I was astonished to find my condition of constipation had disappeared. I could not believe it true after suffering for so many years; then I took more interest in the food, read the little book 'The Road to Wellville', and started following the simple directions. "I have met with such results that in the last five weeks he have gained eight pounds of hot baths which take away the flesh from anyone. "A Sound of mine has been entirely cured of a bad case of indigestion and stomach trouble by using Grape-Nuts Food and cream alone for breakfast. "There is one thing in particular—I have noticed a great change in my mental condition. Formerly I could hardly remember anything, and now the mind seems unusually acute and retensive. I can memorize practically anything I desire." Name given by Postum Co. Battle Creek Mich. Claimed That He Secured $12,000 in Robbery in 1897—Will Not Be Returned to Iowa at Once—Is Suspected of Burglaries in Chicago. Chicago, Feb. 23.—Joseph Menard, who the police claim is under indictment for a bank robbery at Eldon, Iowa, was arrested here yesterday with his wife. It is alleged Menard secured $12,000. The police say that Menard will be held probing Iowa but will be retained here as they suspect he is implicated in several burglaries recently committed in this city. Menard is known to the police under the names of "Indian Joe" and "Joseph Hendricks." The police have made no charge against Mrs. Menard for the investigation. When the Menard home was searched the police say a complete set of burglar tools was found. OLEO SATISFIES LAW. Chicago Company Makes White Imi ation Des Molines, Feb. 21.—A ten pound sample of oleomarigraine was received by State Dairy Commissioner Wright yesterday. It came from the Friedman Manufacturing company of Chicago which desires to secure the approval of the state commission for selling its imitation butter on the Davenport market. It had been made that the sold aloe at Davenport had a yellowish color in violation of the state law requiring all imitators to refrain from using the color of genuine butter. A sample was accordingly asked from the Chicago law office, which plied the law. The oleo received is believed to fully satisfy the statute, being almost absolutely white in color. This sample also serves the double purpose to the state dairy commission of assuring that it that oleo companies can manufacture oleomarigraine without a dose so strong that do so. Sometimes ago the Armour company made a defense in an oleo prosecution under the color law, that it could not manufacture oleo without being yellow in color. This the state dairy commission demanded and the Friedman Manufacturing company now seems to sustain his position. As a result of the vigorous anti-ali- legislation the sale of imitation butter has almost ceased in Iowa and the state dairy commission records now show that permits for selling oleo at in force only in one city, Davenport. SAYS SHE WAS DROWNED. Opinion of Dr. Hoffman in the Mabel Scoffield Case. Des Moines, Feb. 24—Dr. Charles Hoffman, chemist, bacteriologist and pathologist, on the witness stand yesterday morning for the defense in the Thomas murder trial, testified that the test employed by Professor Mary of Highland Park college on the stomach of Mabel Scofield to insist that he was not the best. He also stated that the appearance of a frothy substance at the mouth of a person after the body was removed from the water would be one of the strongest indications of drowning. R. H. Maroncy, who was in 1899 employed by Understake Mermott, testified to removing water from Mabel Scofield's insistence over a harrow. He also testified that on Sunday night he injected two quarts of embalming fluid into the arterial system and cavities of the body. The post-mortem was held Tuesday. Dr. Hoffman stated in answer to a hypothetic question that he did examine a body and find the existing conditions revealed at the post-mortem of Mabel Scofield he would state he came to her death from drowning. START SURVEY. Engineers Working on Route of Eldora Electric Road. Des Moines, Feb. 24.—Engineers commenced work yesterday on the proposed Porter electric road from Des Moines through Nevada to Eldora. It is intended to built the Des Moines and Nevada section this season. The Porter electric road has been built in conjunction with the Polk lines out of Des Moines, the Polks to supply an entrance to Des Moines from near Saylor and the Porter interests to build the balance of the line. The survey has been started from the end of the old Polk survey about midway between the old town of Eldora and the city of Anchorage, when it is proposed this new road will cross the Northwestern. Mr. Will Porter, who is at the head of the project, is in Des Molnes and has been here for some time, but is not disposed to talk of his project. He says that he has assurances of financial backing that will result in the construction of the road, but does not have any of his backing in the incorporation of the company the Polks appear as incorporators and directors and H. H. Polk, president of the Interurban company, is also president of the Eldora company, though all the active work has been done by Mr. Porter. Archie Smith Appointed. Washington, Feb. 24—Immediately following the action of the delegation from the northern half of the state in recommending Archibald C. Smith of Storm Lake as collector of internal revenue, to succeed J. U. Sammis, the president yesterday sent the appointment to the state. He no longer the confirmation he will be made within a day or two. The appointment reads: "To succeed J. U. Sammis, resigned." Davenport, Feb. 222—A pet dog which crept into the cradle of the sleeping two months' old child of Mr. Brennan, who yesterday smothered the infant to death while it slept. The mother, who later discovered the dog in the cradle and drove it away, was nearly dead. The dead body of the baby beneath it. COL. HEPBURN SPEAKS. Makes Genetical Address at Farm- er' Institute. Corning, Feb. 24.—The Adams County Farmers' Institute was yesterday the scene of one of the most sensational incidents in Iowa's political history, when Congressman William Peters Hepburn stood before the thousand voters who filled the opera house and read to them letters written by President Roosevelt and Attorney General Moody, declaring that the president had acted in every possible way the achievement of the president's purpose with respect to railroad rate regulation. The endorsements were so sweeping and so emphatic and the detail with respect to the service given to the president by Congressman Hephburn was recited with such fidelity, that the audience was fairly swept from its feet. The evidence of the presence of his opponents and the effectiveness of the bitter criticism which Henry Wallace of Des Moines had but just uttered amidst cheers. "What we want is exactly what the president wants," declared the Des Moines editor, and the audience applauded the sentiment voicerely. Later, this utterance gave decided emphasis to presentation of the Roosevelt-Moody letters, testifying that Congressman Hephburn served in securing the legislation that the president had recommended, and that his own bill had been written in consultation with the president. THE ELECTIONS LAW IS GOOD ment. Des Moines, Feb. 20.—The biennial elections amendment is valid. Judge W. D. Evans announced his decision to that effect yesterday. His opinion was filed with the clerk of the Story county court, the attorneys in Des Moines were notified immediately. The court decided that the five divisions in the amendment, which the attorneys for those attacking it insisted should have been submitted to the people as separate amendments, were integral parts of the one proposition and were essential to make a effective law out of the amendment. An appeal to the supreme court will be prosecuted immediately. This was practically agree to at the time the case was submitted to the district judge. Each side consented to cooperate with the judge. It were in successful getting the controversy to the attention of the supreme court as quickly as possible. If the supreme court will consent—and the litigants and attorneys have no doubt that in a matter of so much importance as this the justices will co-operate cheerfully, the matter can be submitted within three weeks, and in the ordinary course of events an event will be expected some time next month. If the supreme court should decide against the amendment and reverse Judge Evans there would yet be plenty of time for the movement of the machinery in Polk county for the holding of the primary required under the new law affecting this county alone. The situation in this community with the court is one in which actuates all sides in co-operation to secure a decision of the question from the highest court as promptly as possible. EIFTY GO TO WASHINGTON. Governor Signs Commission for Iowa Lads. Des Moines, Feb. 24.—Governor Cummins yesterday signed commissions for forty-nine Iowa high school boys to represent the state at the presidential inauguration. The Iowa boys from sections of the state who have been recommended for the honor by their respective school superintendents owing to their high standing in mental and physical development. The remarkable large number of students expressed a willingness to pay the considerable expense for the trip of their boys to the inauguration has been a great surprise but nevertheless a great gratification to the governor and state superintendent. There is now every chance of a delegation of high school boys to participate in the inaugural exercises as any state in the union. State Superintendent Riggs will meet the Iowa boys in Chicago March 2, while afternoon at 1 o'clock they will leave in a special Pullman sleepover at the University of Washington. The Great Northern hotel will be the rendezvous in Chicago. DESPERATE MEN AT LARGE. Six Prisoners Climbed Through a Ventilator in Sloux City Jail. Sloux City, Feb. 23—Six desperate men armed with a collar-revolver and a dagger broke jail here either Tuesday night or early yesterday morning. The men secured their freezing temperatures which led from one of the corridors in the jail to a vault under the court house steps. From there it was easy picking, the bars on the vault being easily bent and broken. The hole in the ventilator in the corridor was covered with sheet iron fastened with the bolts that the bolts were unscrewed and the pieces of sheet iron removed. The men who escaped were Charles Amily, a hotel clerk, who lost $757 from a guest; Frank Powers alles Ed. Foster, charged with burglarizing an office building, William Foley, and John Wallace, who have been looting the rules of the big fire, and James Murphy, who was wanted as a witness in a case against a man named Schulkin for receiving stolen property. Miner Badly Hurt By Fall of Slate. Des Moines, Feb. 24—John Peterson, a miner, residing at 206 East Maple street, was badly hurt by a fall of state at the Madison coal mine yesterday afternoon. His injuries may result fatally. Must Go to Pen for Killing Policeman. Subuque, Feb. 23—After being out all night, he was shot by James Reade, the slayer of Dolphin potion, returned a verdict of guilty in the second deed. Truths that Strike Home Your grocery is honest and—if he cares to do so—can tell you that he knows very little about the bulk coffee he sells you. How can he know, where it originally came from, In each package of LION COFFEE you get one full pound of Pure Coffee. Insist upon getting the genuine (Lion head on every package). (Save the Lion-heads for valuable premiums.) BEAUTIFUL WOMEN HOW THEY MAINtain THE CHARMS OF THEIR SEX. The Importance that Attaches to the Care of the Blood of I One Wants Bright Eyes and a Clear Eyes. Every senses woman naturally wishes to be attractive. She knows the value of bright eyes, delicate complexion and lively spirits. She knows also that good health is at the basis of her charms, and that good blood is the source of good health. Miss Mamie Conway was a complex which is the admiration of all who know. Ask if she could make any suggestions that would be helpful to others less fortunate, she said: "My complexion would not have pleased you, if you had seen it two years ago. It was then about as bad as it could be, and it gave me a great deal of dissatisfaction. If you want a good complexion you must take care of your health, especially your skin, because health was at that time completely broken down. I was nervous, and frequent headaches, a torpid liver and a great deal of pain in that region. I suffered also from indigestion. It was clear that my blood was in bad condition, for pimples broke out all over my face." "It is hard to realize that, for there isn't the slightest trace of such blisters now." "Unfortunately quite, otherwise then, and a long time passed before I found anything that gave me any relief. I became very weak and listless. The doctor's medicine did me no good, and I took a number of highly recommended tonics with no better result. As soon, however, as I began to use Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People my complexion cleared up, and after I had taken two boxes of tonics, I had a perfect health in my face. My checks became rosy, I gained flesh and have had perfect health ever since." Ross cheeky and sparkling eyes are merely signs of healthy blood. They have come not only in the case of Miss Conway, whose home is at 1241 East Eighth street, Canton, Ohio, but to thousands of women for whom Dr. Williams' Pink Pills have made new blood. There is no surer way for you to obtain them, than to buy a box of these pills from any drugstript and try them for yourself. They correct irregularities and banish weakness. It's a sad thing to hear sweet lips voice bitter words. It doesn't ray in the end to get to the front by going back on your friends. Politicians would cease to roast on the fence if the voters were all on one side of it. Candidates for the police force in Vienna must possess a knowledge of telegraphy and be able to row a boat. "And how is Jack looking since he married for love?" "A good deal like a cat that is owned by a vegetarian." — Judge. Teacher—"How many commandments are there?" Tommy—"Not any." teacher—"Why, Tommy! There are ten." Tommy—"Aw, dem was all broke long ago."—Cleveland Leader. "Smooth long ago." is certainly the poorest man I know. "What makes you so positive?" "He's pretending he's cured of his dyspepsia so as not to hurt his doctor's feelings."—Town topics. "Well, Doctors Brown and Smith are going to operate upon old Gotox." Is the operation necessary?" "Why, yes; Brown has a note coming due, and Smith wants an automobile."—Puck. Squire's Daughter (to gardener's wife who suffers from chronic rheumatic disease) tries Swedish massage, Mrs. Brown." I have heard say it be very good for the rheumatic, miss; but we don't grow it in these parts."—Punch. Customer—"How is it that the price of a peck of potatoes remains twenty cents so far in the season? I'd think the price would become larger as the season advanced." Grocer—"It would, madam, only it's so much easier to change the size of the pecks"—Baltimore American. For 12 Cents and the name of this package will be you one packet each Continuing Giant Mixed Pandas, 15c.; Mixed Mates, 12c.; Dumbbell Pinks, 2c.; Early Flowered Pines, 2c.; Mixed Powder, 2c.; Giant Phlox, 10c.; Mixed Pine, 10c. Special total price, 12c. Illustrated Catalogue, vegetable and farm seeds, etc. for 1800, 1850, 1900. I. N. KRAMER & SON. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. 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CHICA RSet a gener hie wih tal pou ove tbe OF POTATOES S8sstrvericcce Fs a Maniog art, So (Chicks WellHatched Age Half Sold Rariaenn sal inicmeras ‘SURE HATCH INGUBATOR tan. asecss Fuintacicet ote cacao Ee Ripe rented chee Haren eee seas Sane een paces SOATATT Se ———~-) POEDRY CONCH 1h EXONERATED International ‘Commission De- cides North Sea In- cident, STATEMENT IS SEMI-OFFICIAL Holds Admiral Thought His Squadron Endangered—Commission Gives No Opinion On Question of Presence Or, Absence of Japanese Beste, Bt Petersburg, Feb. 23—Rumors fare current in this clty tonight that General Kuropatkin has been out- tanked by a strong force of Japanese in the vielnity of sinmintn and com- ‘pelled to retiro from the Shakho river, Dut officlal dispatches, xo for as made public, and the Assoclated Press’ Muk- den advices giv no intimation that such a contingency Is even remotely possible, Paris, Feb. 28.—A somlofficial state- ‘ment appeared Iast night relative to ‘the work of the international commts- sion which has been considering the North Sea inoldent, It 1s ag follows: “The Hull commission met this morning in the ministry of foreign af- fairs and again this afternoon in order to proceed to a final examination of the report recapltulating {ts conclu- sions. ‘The report ts rather long, com- prising about ten large pages. ‘The principal author is Admiral Von Spaun (Australian); but all te members of the commission collaborated im draw- ing {t up. ‘The commission gives no opinion on the question of the pres- ence or absence of Japanese torpedo doats in the North Sea, declaring mere. ly that the Russian adimlral quite legi- tmately believed that hls squadron ‘Was endangered and that hp had the right under the circumstances to act ‘as ho did. ‘the commissioners refer to the Russian government's engage- ments to indemnify the vietims of the deplorable incldent, "The report will bo sent tomorrow dy special messengers to the Russian and British governments, not because it is liable to modifications at the In- stance of one or the other of the gov ernments, the commission's decision being without appeal; but the commis- sloners do not wish the powers In- terested to simply learn throfigh the press of the last publie sitting and the conclusions arrived at, ‘iaere x noth. ing in this preliminary communication or rerort except an act of deference.” ‘Members of the commission who wero seen last night refused to elther confirm or deny the statements; but ofiicials having favorable opportunities to judge of the results of the inquiry consider the statement to be substan- tially correct. “DEATH BLOW TO ARBITRATION.” English Papers Denounce Decision of ‘Commission, London, Feb. 23.—A strong chord of indignation is sounded by the Lon- don newspapers this moming over the semtoficial statement relative to tho decision of the North sea com- mission giving to Russia the victory, but ft fs still hoped that the publica: tion of the full text of the commis. eion's report may modify the impres- sion produced by the preliminary ver- sion, which is one of intenso disap- polntment. ‘The Daily Mail goes so far as to de- clare that the decision has dealt a death blow to arbitration. Some of the newspapers blame the government strongly for ever consenting to submit guch a matter to arbitration, while some of the government organs find cold comfort in the fact that the coun- try by doing so avolded war with Rus- sla. No question fs raised that the decision must be respected and Great Britain's share of the heavy costs will be ruefully pald; but it is eon. sidered that the decision leaves the question of a neutral’s right on the sea in a deplorably unsatisfactory state and creates a dangerous prece- wanes All the European Courts Have Been Informed ot the Decision, OYAMA CAN BE DEFEATED Czar Also Thinks All Force of Crit cism Would Continue Against Gov- ernment: That Accepted War and Than Betrayed Covatey. Berlin, Feb, 24.—The emperor of Russia has elected to continue the ‘war, His position 1s absolutely firm and the German court has been ad- vised in that sense, ‘The war will be pressed with the utmost energy, the domestic situa- tion belng now witnin the control of ‘the authorities, "Those who have advised peaco and suggested inquiries for Japan's terms, the French and British governments, are for the present silent and are Ilke- ly to remain so unless events of an ex- traordinary character shake the Rus- ‘stan emperor's resolution, ‘The con- siderations that Jed to the emperor's decision as understood: here, are: First—The judgment of the chiefs of army that Field Marshal Oyama not only cannot defeat General Kuro- patkin but stands in danger of defeat himself, How cowardly therefore for Russlans to ‘ask for merey, with all the men und money essential to a successful war. ‘Second—All the forces of eritictsm now directed against the government for having fought ratnor than yield to Tegitimate interests and for having failed to win victories, would be con: tinued with added fury against the government that accepted war and then betrayed the country. A gov. ernment thet would crave peace of Russia's enemy while siill capable of winning victory would be giving the party of change genuine grounds for a revolution. ‘The facts of the military situation, love of country and arguments of ex. pedfency were all against peaco and for pressing the war hovefully. TERRORISTS a Duke Sergius Perishes On the Streéts of Moscow. WAS KILLED BY EXPLOSION Head of Man Who Was Called *"Rus- sia’s Evil Genius" is Blown to Atoms by © Bomb—Mysterious Decree of ‘of Death is Entirely Fulfilled. Moscow, Feb. 18~--While Grand Duke Serglus was driving yesterday from the Nicholas palace through the senate quarter his carriage was fol lowed by two cabs, At the law courts a sleigh In which were two wen, one of ‘whom Was dressed as a workman went quickly ahead of the grand duke’s ear- riage, The sleigh then slowed up to allow the carrlago to pass and at that moment a bomb was thrown beneath the earrlage. The force of the ex: plosion broke all the windows of the Jaw courts and the report was heard outside the city. The carriage was down to pleces, nothing but the four wheels remaining, The horses wore not hurt and bolted, The grand duke was instantly killed, His head was blown off, actually ‘being separated from his body, which was frightfully mangled, The coachman was also killed, Ho was so ftightfully burned by the explosive with which the bomb was charged that he dled while being taken to a hospital, On the arrest of the murderers, nolther of whom was known to the police, one of them cool- ly sald: “We don't care, I have done my fbr oS tee ST, PETERSBURG NOT SURPRISED News of the Assassination Creates a ‘Great’ Dei ct Exaitemest,, St, Petersburg, Feb. 18.—Tho news of the tragedy In which Grand Duke Sergius was blown up, created a tre- -mendous sensation in St. Petersburg where the announcement by teleyone from Moscow arrived during the af- temoon, ‘The tragedy in reality was no great gurprise, as it was known that the terrorists had already condemned the grand duke to death and evor sinco the affair of January 22 the in- auguration of a bomb-throwing cam- Puign has been anticipated. Grant Duke Sergtus who was a Drother-in Jaw as well as uncle of the emperor and who had exercised immense influ- ence at court, was regarded as the most reactionary of the grand dukes. As governor general of Moscow he was intensely unpopular, His advent as governor general of Moscow was fol- Towed by expulsion of the Jews from the central provinces and throughout his administration his rigorous and harsh measures aroused tho greatest hostility especially among. the stu- dents, Two years ago after the sti dent lots in which many were killed or Wounded several hundred expulsions to Siberia followed under the ordere of Grand Duke Sergius and General ‘Tropoft, now governor general of St. ‘Petersburg but who was then chiet of pollee of Moscow. AS. there. were many threats made againt his life the grand duke was obliged to flee to his Summer residence twenty tiles from the elty. During the recent strike dis- turbances the grand duke left tho Diskoutohony palace on the outskirts of the city whero he had been living and took refuge inside of the ramparts, of Kremlin, where ho has since lived in what is known as the little palace opposite the famous statute of Alex- ander If, ‘The trip on that occasion was made at night between solld lines of troops. Grand Duke Sergius was the wealth- fost member of tho imperial famMly. He was tall, handsome and cordial in manner, fu spite of the ruthless fash- fon in whlch he exercised his anthort ty as governor general. He was chijd- less but had adopted two children of his brother, Paul, who was banished on account of a morganatlc alliance. Ser- ‘glus! record as a soldier was not bril- Hiant. He suffered a disastrous defeat ‘at the hands of General Kuropatkin during the famous Koursk maneuvers. HAVE THROWN DOWN GAUNTLET. St, Pétersburg, Feb. 18—Tho as ‘sassination of Grand Duke Sergius undoubtedly was the work of the ‘Aighting organization of the socialistic “revolutionary party, which condemned fand executed Count Bobrikoft, gover- ‘tor goneral of Finland, and SiMe ip. inguine and Von Pleve, ministers of the interlor. It fs regarded as a direct challenge from the terrorists to the ‘autocraey, and a rovival of the famous duel between the nihilists and. the government twenty-five years azo. ‘Optons differ as to the political et. foct of the tragedy, some inclining to the view that the killing of a member of the imperial family ‘may. result. in ‘MMeholas It reviving a period of re- action; but this opinion is not gener ally shared. ‘The murder of Grand Duke Sergius just at the time: when the forces of veralism were again. in. supremacy and when the summoning of the zem- sky sobor was actially assured meets with universal disapprobation even by extreme socal democrats, who de- nounce the erlme as strongly as do the liberals and conservatives. $21,000,000 Decline in Value Since Kansas "War Opened. Now York, Feb. 22—As a result ot the steps taken against tho Standare ‘ll company in congress and the war waged against it in Kansas, Texas and elsewhere, the stock of the company on the Broad streot curb has declined extensively, Standard O!l stock broke 6 rointe yesterday, selling down to 610 a share. ‘One week ago today Standard O11 was selling at $646 a share. During the In- terval tho quarterly dividend. of $15 Yeame off” the stock. Allowing tor this deduction, the net decline in the stock within one week has-been 21 points. Niedringhaus to Give Up Fight. Kansas City, Feb, 24—A special to ‘the Star from’ Jefferson City says? ‘“Niedringhaus is getting ready to release us,” was the information pass- ed about among republican leaders yesterday. Just where it camo from was not easily traced at frst, but It developed later that Niedring haus bad Indicated to hla Yeutenanta that, he was ready fur: them. to, see ‘what could be done’ in the direction ‘of getting togethor-on- someone elve. Health of American Women A Subject Much Discussed at Women’s Clubs— The Future of e Country Depends on the Health of Its Women. Pa te | {i Vie: _ 8 tl ee me Lia \ lg heed. eae ' ( Ry ha ” Ne ah : : ; an aah ey 7 Ce eS HOWA GROWN FIRE DRIED SEED CORN Zviscihc. etches tt ty Baste Be reeinaneees eran centimetre ees ernie ‘J.B. ARMSTRONG & SONS, Seed Corn Growers, Drawer No. 21, Shonandoah, lowa. A a ST. For Marvel J ACOBS Lumbago Relief OIL Sciatica PUTNAM FADELESS DYES feheenret ey ont unannealed ane agen ae At the New York State Assembly af Mothers. s prominent Now Yorke dostor ‘old the 600 women present thathealthy American wouen were so rare as to be almost extinet, This seems to be a aweeping state- ment of the condition of! 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Total ... $59 Surplus to Pol Duck's Soap for Toilet & Bath Let the Habit THE DES MOINES FIRE INSURANCE Report a satisfactory and increasing business for the year 1904, having written in in Premiums in 1904 Which is a large increase over the preceding year. The Des Moines Fire Insurance Co. writes business in Iowa. It has a very conservative management and has the reputation of dealing fairly with its patrons. It is a pleasure to do business with a prosperous institution. Annual Statement Jan. 1, 1905 Surplus to Policy Holders, $211,278.57 Chas. H. Ailey, President O. B. Frye, Asss F. M. Rice, Super of Agent Chas. H. Martin. LAST WEEK'S NEWS. Boone (Special to Bystander.—Rev. S. L. Birt has been invited to come over to Newton on the 23th as Mrs. there. We are sorry to note the death of Rev. A. J. Burden, presiding elder of Illinois conference. Our second quarterly meeting will take place at Boone on March 5. On last Sunday night the church was well crowded. Mrs. Morgan is on the sick list and Mrs. Comen is also sick. On the 12th Sailor we had a pleasant day. On the 26th Rev. Birt will be at Sailor and we pray for an outpouring of the holy spirit on that day. We are glad to note that the woman's missionary society are moving along nicely under the leadership of Mrs. Emma Jones. They have organized a sewing circle. We wish to say that Sailor may come to the front seat. Our next quarter meeting will take place at Sailor on the 12th of March. Welcome to all. Real Lavender Perfume The delicate blue lavender may be grown by carefully protecting the plants during the winter, but it quite repays one for the trouble. No wedding-chest is complete without, the pale lavender silk bags filled with the gray-blue sprigs whose perfume adds the last touch of romance to a dainty trousseau of lace and linen.—Country Life in America. Take Up Homesteads. More than 22,824,299 acres of the public lands were turned over to private individuals last year. This means that an area almost equal to that of the state of Indiana has within that time been added to the productive regions of the United States. Most of these newly opened lands were homesteaded by farmers. Not in Love Because She Blushes. You may know if a girl likes you by the way she behaves when you meet her. Don't be taken in by the mere fact that she changes color. Girls do that from a thousand different causes, and there is no reason why she should be in love with you merely because she blushes—Health High Prices for Antiques High prices for antique Old furniture collectors in this city have lately been driving prices higher and higher. The rage for Chippendale and Sheraton patterns of the finer lines is greater than ever. Chairs especially fetch astonishing prices. Even dealers are paying in some cases as much as $50 for a single Chippendale chair of rare pattern, though it be out of repair. A collector in this city paid the other day $275 for a Chippendale armchair. Chairs of less unusual pattern are sold every day for $40, $50 and $104. New York letter. Costs Little to Be Sick In Clapton, a poor quarter of London, fees of twopence (4 cents) are said to be not unknown. One newspaper remarks: "Of the twopence fee it might be, said that it brings sickness within the reach of all. In Clapton, at any rate, there is no excuse or justification for anyone being well." The foundation of pride is the wish to respect one's self, whatever others may think; the mainspring of vanity is the craving for the admiration of others, no matter at what cost to one's self-respect.—F. Marion Crawford. Resenta Reference to "Coppera." "What do you mean by talking about 'copper's' before me?" said a London magistrate to a man in the dock. "It is a gross impertinence to refer to the police as 'copper's' in a court of justice." Many Species of Animals. Four hundred thousand species of animals are now known to exist, according to the latest report of the French natural history museum. Of spiders alone there are 20,000 different kind. The Business Poet. "John's the poet with the true business instinct," said the wife. "He has just swapped a sonnet for a fat turkey and a love song for two gallons of mollusca."—Atlanta Constitution. .Gus Morris.. Coal, Hay, Feed & Straw TAKEN FROM LIFE SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYE DEBASES OF THE EYE-LAR-MOSE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUN CAN. OCULISH DEM. MOINE & IOWA Left Money for Lighthouse Curt Monkey for LigRhouse. M. Charles Potron, a Parisian philanthropist, has bequeathed $50,000 for the construction on a rock in a dangerous part of the Atlantic sea coast, preferably the Isle of Ushant, of a whitous house of the best materials objection and with the latest and most Unique Autograph Fan. A fan on which are written the names of all the members of the Berlin congress belongs to the Baroness von Langen (nee Von Prillitz). The possessor obtained the signatures at several soirees given in honor of the congress at the English embassy and the Austrian embassy. Facta vs. Fiction. The poet sat at his desk one day and dashed off a beautiful rhyme of gold and jewels in such a way that it made folks think his time was occupied handling gems so rare; but most of his time was spent in wondering if he'd dine on air—for the poet hadn't a cent. Trace Ancestors for Generations. Descendants of the first town officers of Lincoln, Middlesex county, Mass., were privileged to wear a purple badge as a mark of distinction at the recent celebration of the one hundred and fifteenth anniversary of the town, and 110 residents were so adorned. Holland's Liberal Trade. Holland has no patent system or trade-mark laws. Certificates of origin are not required. An exception, however, is presently to be enforced with respect to importations of sugar, since Russia has not subscribed to the Brussels convention. Where Fruit Is Cheap If you are very fond of fruit you should go to Jamaica, West Indies, the greatest fruit-growing island in the world. There you can buy a big pineapple for 2 cents and twenty bananas or a dozen oranges for 3 cents. Natural Lanterns. In Cuba, in the rural districts, the natives sometimes catch the great "lightning bugs"—"Cucujos" they call them—and place several of them inside a paper lantern to be by when going about at night. Napoleonic Relics. In the library of Hinchleere castle, Lord Camanon's residence in Hampshire, England, are the table and chairs which Napoleon used when he signed his abdication at Fontainebleau. Waste Sugar Cane. It is suggested that the waste sugar cane in Hawaii—more than 2,000,000 tons a year—which is now consumed as fuel, could be more profitably used for the manufacture of paper. Ear Behind the Times. A doctor writes in the London Lancet that as regards sanitation and ventilation the English churches retain the customs of the middle ages. Rats Sink Battleship Owing to the ravages of rats, the old French battleship Mars, used as a barracks, suddenly sank in Toulon harbor. French Capital's immense Debt. Paris has the biggest debt of any city in the world. It amounts to $400,000,000. Australian Kangaroo Farming. Kankaroo farming is to become an established institution in Australia. ANCE the year 1904, having written in 4.87 The Des Moines Fire Insurance conservative management and has in their twenty-three years over institution. n. 1, 1905 LIABILITIES. Stock $100,000.00 Insure Reserve 370,619.76 Grosses 5,975.49 Liabilities 3,476.55 $591,350.37 , $211,278.57 O. B. Frye, Asst Secy. Chas. H. Martin, Treas. owa State Bystander Published every Friday by the BRYAN- DER Publishing Co. Des Moines, Ia. Iowa 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. 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