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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 39. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we sellit all your local news-Ed. Miss Helena Thomas who has been very sick is improving. Mrs. Joseph La Cour has been indisposed the past week with a cold. E. A. LEE, Dentist, temporary located at 820 Park Street. Crown, bridge and plate work. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 6TH STREET Mrs. E. N. Hyde entertained Mrs. Baker of Davenport at dinner last Sunday. Mr. Matthew Thomas left this week for Duluth, where he expects to spend the spring and summer. Rev. O. A. Johnson will leave Monday night for St. Louis, Mo., to attend the annual M. E. Conference which convenes the ?. Den't scorn the coal' man because we are having a few warm days, you will want him again before the flowers bloom. Mr. Robert F. Hyde left Wednesday night over the C. N. W. Ry. for Washington, D. C. to the inauguration of President Roosevelt. Owing to an attack of the grip Rev. H. W. Porter, pastor of Union Congregational church, was unable to hold services last Sunday evening. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER 317 6TH STREET Chester Dishman, the 16 year old son of C. A. Dishman the barber, who froze both of his feet a few weeks ago is now at the Methodist hospital. It may be that amputation will be unnecessary. The musical entertainment at Burns M. E. church last evening at which a fine quilt was given to the one selling the most tickets, proved a financial success, as the neat sum of $32 00. was realized. Miss Della Epps having sold the most tickets was awarded the quilt. Prof. W. E. B. Dubois of Atlanta, Ga., was in the city last Sunday, enroute to St. Paul, where he is to deliver a lecture at the House of Hope church, under the auspices of the Men's Sunday Club, Tuesday night of this week. John J. Christian the famous cyclist is now at Buxton running a swell social club. He says it is the only first class one in the west for Afro-Americans, and we do not doubt his word for John is always to the "good" in any thing he does. Mr. Wm. Coalson accompanied Gov. Cummins on his speaking tour. They were in Chicago the 17, Peoria 22 and left for Washington, D. C. the 25 to attend the inauguration. They will return about the 6 inst. Miss Ada Hyde gave an informal last Saturday afternoon to a number of her young girl friends, the occasion being her 14th birthday. Red hearts and read carnations were used effectively in the decoration. The afternoon was spent in music and games, after which a two course luncheon was served. Mrs. J. T. Blagburn left Friday evening for a three weeks visit with her son, J. Frank Blagburn of Washington, D. C., and incidentally to enjoy the Presidential inauguration exercises Enroute she will visit several days with her niece, Mrs. Albert Bush and family of Clinton, Ia., and with Mrs. T. C. Hubbard of Chicago. Sunday services at Union Congregational church March 5: 10:30, Celebration of Lord's Suppen and baptism and reception of members 12 o'clock, Sunday School. 12 o'clock, Sunday school. 3 o'clock Men's League—memorial service in memory of Mr. N. E Morton. 7:30 Evening service, topic—"A Clear Conception of Ones Self." Services at Burns M. M. church Sunday; preaching at 11 a. m. In the afternoon at 3 o'clock Rev. Graves of the A. M. E. church will preach. At this meeting a special effort will be put forth to show Rev. Johnson the respect his members and friends entertain for him and endorse his christian work this conference year. The members are anxious to see the reverend returned here for another year. The reverend will preach his last sermon for this conference year at 8 o'clock Sunday evening, all are invited to be present. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 217 PITT STREET The Men's meeting Sunday at the Union Congregational church was well attended, notwithstanding the rain. Rev J. W. Day delivered a very powerful and spiritual sermon and the meeting took the form of a spiritual revival and two or three gave themselves to Christ- The revered is a very power speaker and it would have done any one much good to have been there. The imperial Orchestra furnished very excellent music during the afternoon. Next Sunday will be memorial services in memory of N. E. Morton; the public invited. EDITORIALS. Assistant Secretary of State Y. M. C. A. It is indeed a pleasure to announce that Iowa honored a colored man at Muscatine last week by electing Mr. Lewis E. Johnson, secretary of the Buxton Y. M. C. A., Assistant State Secretary; a compliment never before paid a colored man. We are sorry that we have not Mr. Johnson's cut, but we run it several months ago. He is one of the best type of an educated young race man in Iowa and a credit to our race, as well as to the Association. We congratulate you Mr Johnson, also Iowa for the selection. SHALL SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION BE REDUCED Within the last few months the above question has been discussed and debated by able men, both white and colored. The introducing of the Crumpacker bill in Congress, and more recent the resolution by Senator Thomas E. Platt of New York asking that a reduction be made in every state where the right of suffrage has been denied or disfranchised on account of color, race or previous condition of servitude. We are indeed sorry to find now as in early days to have some of leading race men and journals opposing the intent of those bills. God forbid this, for if there is a time and thing that we as race leaders should agree upon, is to have Congress to take some immediate action to stop those men who are daily disfranchising us, and little by little they are sapping the last vestige of political rights and civil liberty from us, while we are squibbling over the method to punish them. We say use the method or punishment that the federal constitution plainly lays down for the violation of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments, and then if that is not sufficient, then enforce it by appropriate legislation. We are much surprised at the stand T. Thomas Fortune of the New York Age is taking in opposing reduction. His arguments are weak. He says that something ought to be done, yet he opposes the enforcement of the thirteenth amendment and has offered nothing in lieu thereof. Bro. Fortune, if we should condemn a thing existing and offer no remedy we are a hypocrite. In the presence of nothing better let us use the punishment we now have. It certainly cannot hurt our race standing as a political factor or our progress, for we as a race have no political standing in the South. We have lost all that we ever had by sitting quiet and allowing our rights to be taken from us in nearly every Southern state. We use to have colored Congressmen, but now they are all "has beens" or "ex." We use to have colored members in the legislature of every Southern state, also county officers, now where are they? And still Mr. Fortune you advise us to remain quiet—away with that idea. Wendell Phillips, Charles Sumner, William Loyd Garrison, John Brown and Fredrick Douglass did not quit or remain quiet while our life blood was being sapped away from us. We agree with the Boston Guardian, the Southwestern Christian Advocate and a host of other race journals who demand Congress to use speedy relief for the restoration of our lost suffrage. Remember that we favor any elective restriction that will effect all classes equitable, but where discrimination on account of color is used we oppose. Rev. H. W. Porter pastor of the colored Congregational church of Des Moines delivered an address at the Y. M. C. A. last Sunday evening, to quite a number of young men. The address, was one long to be remembered by those who heard him. His subject was, The need of the hour; and the way the speaker handled it, was exceptionally fine. There are but few speakers that can interest men all through their discourse, but Rev. Porter, we must say was unsurpassable. We are sorry ( ) O ON TO WASHINGTON. President Theodore Roosevelt, who will morrow as president of the United States. He best and most fearless American citizen that has American throne. He is president of all the po States, with that pure love of justice and fair play and class. President Theodore Roosevelt, who will be inaugurated tomorrow as president of the United States. He is the bravest, boldest and most fearless American citizen that has yet occupied the American throne. He is president of all the people of these United States, with that pure love of justice and fair play to each individual and class. that all the men of Buxton did not hear this address, as we believe the logic which he used would have done a great deal of good to those of the immoral class of men. Our young men want to know more about themselves, and not so much of brother A's and sister B's business. The use of the hour, is for men, men in every sense of the word, Rev. Porter soon proved that we have lots of so called men, but truly speaking they are only fellows. His final appeal was with much earnestness and his words were of so much force that you could feel him in the audience. Mrs. Woodard and little daughter Leona of St. Louis, Mo., are in our city for a visit with her father, Mr. Joebel W. Norris. SETTLERS' RATES TO MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA The Minneapolis & 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 Minneapolis & St. Louis agents before buying your tickets, or address A. B. CUTTS, G. P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. His talk was not so lengthy, but every word was to the point. And we sweak of him in laugage of the holy devine, "That never a man spake as he."—The Buxton Gazette 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 $24.00. Des Moines to Spokane, Nelson and Roseland $20.50. Des Moines to Seattle, Portland and Ashland, Ore., $20.00. Sunday is quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. Elder Gaines was to be with us but can't on account of his illness in the hospital in Chicago. We hope for his speedy recovery. The month of March came in meek as a lamb, but we may hear its roaring in going out. Mrs. Carrie Curtley went to the sanitarium hospital to be operated on Tuesday. Mr. M. Claybourne, who has been in the employment of Mr. Jas, Washington, as blacksmith for the past six months, left Monday for Omaha, Neb., to reside in the future. Mr. William Moon has disposed of his property on upper Jackson street but says he will be with us until spring. SIOUX CITY The Silver Leaf club met with Mrs. Anna Bake Tuesday evening. A Thimble club of the Mt. Zion Baptist church meet with Mrs. M. J. Burton Thursday afternoon. The news has reached us of the approaching marriage of Miss Salome Smith and Mr. William A. Riddle, both prominent colored people of Yankton, 3. D., the happy event to take place soon. We wonder if Mr. Mance Askew knows it. If not whisper it to him gently. The revival meetings are progressing nicely and one soul has been made to rejoice. Others are just on the brink. The spot on the sun predicts that somebody is going to get into trouble if they fail to pay up their back subscription to the Iowa State Stateander. Mr. J. Askew and Meadames Margaret Smith and Judy Anne Askew entertained at dinner Monday afternoon Rev. R. Knight and Mrs. R. Knight and Rev. M. J. Burton and Mrs. Anna Jordan left this week for a visit to her old home at Fert Scott, Kan. She expects to be gone three weeks. ? It, who will be inaugurated to States. He is the bravest, bold-tizen that has yet occupied the rest of all the people of these United States and fair play to each individual Mrs. Woodard and little daughter Leona of St. Louis, Mo., are in our city for a visit with her father, Mr. Joebel W. Norris. SETTLERS' RATES TO MINNESOTA AND DAKOTA The Minneapolis & 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 Minneapolis & St. Louis agents before buying your tickets, or address A. B. CUTTIS, G, P. & T. A., Minneapolis, Minn. Mrs. Wm. Henderson was numbered with those on the sick list last week. She is feeling some better at this writing. Mrs. J. T. Blagburn of Des Moines stopped over in Clinton Sunday while en route to Washington, D. C., where she will visit for the next three weeks. She will be the guest of her niece Mrs. A. Bush and family. She resumed her journey Tuesday morning. The members of the A. M. E. church are very anxious to know what has become of the presiding elder. Early in the month they received a communication stating he would be in Clinton as soon as possible, in response to their demands that he come and look after some local church matters. Since then nothing has been done, and it seems to know where he is at present. Mrs. A. A. Bush entertained a few of her lady friends Monday afternoon in honor of Mrs. J. T. Blagburn of Des Moines. Refreshments were served in four courses. CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public.... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mineocraphing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES ROOM 388, 390, 399 Office 1917 (40)D BLOCK Residence 528 Des Moines, Ia Subscribe for Bystander. CLINTON. FRIENDS AND LUNCHMAKERS of Vernon W. Johnson will be pained to learn of his death, which occurred at Mercy hospital Sunday, February 25 at 3 p. m. The deceased was born in St. Louis county, Missouri, September 26, 1878. His parents moved from St. Louis to Fort Madison, Iowa and from there to Burlington. The deceased for the past six years has made St. Joe, Mo., Des Moines and Burlington his home, and was well liked by all who knew him. He is survived by both parents, two brothers and two sisters. Vernon has been indisposed for several months and Sunday he succumbed to that disease called tuberculosis. After short obsequies by Rev. Williams of the A. M. E. church, pastor of which church Vernon belonged, the body was shipped to Fort Madison for interment, where another sister is buried. A number of friends accompanied the body to Fort Madison. We all extend our sympathies with the bereaved family. The Martin, who is a patient at Mercy hospital, is improving and hopes to leave said institution the latter part of the week. Miss Myrtle Drake, one of Burlington's best known young ladies, passed away Tuesday morning at St. Francis hospital after an extended illness of pneumonia. The deceased was a member of the A. M. E. church and Gates Ajar Tabernacle and was one of the faithful workers in the cause. She rendered inestimable service and her loss will be felt in many circles. Friends she numbered by the score by whom she was held in the highest regard. Miss Drake was 25 years of age and is survived by one sister Mary. Owing to not receiving an official account, the correspondent will have to make the funeral announcement later. Mr. Kid Carter wishes to announce that he did not take his month's vacation as yet. Mr. Carter, the correspondent wishes that you get two months' vacation when you do take it. 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. ALBIA NEWS. Stewardess Board and Ladies Sewing Circle met with Mrs. Butler Monday afternoon. Miss Tena Tolson entertained the Flinch club Thursday evening at her home. The A. M. church members gave a social at the hall Saturday evening. Will Kandolph of Hitenan was in town Monday of this week. Lawyer George. H. Woodson and his stenographer, Miss Lella Sheffy, of Buxton were attending court in Albia this week. Mrs. Goerge Hollingworth and Miss May Davis are on the sick list this week. Mrs. M. F. Ward entertained Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Davis, Mr. and Mrs. B. Lewis and Mrs. M. Brown at dinner last Sunday. 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 C. May 15. Full information at the C. & N. W, Ry. City office 401 Walnut street or at the Passenger Station. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. Feb 21—One of the most enthusiastic Mother's meetings that has been held for sometime convened at the house of Mrs. W. H. Raspberry last Wednesday afternoon, under the auspices of the J. S. Y. club with Mrs. P. V. Holly, as State chairman of Child Study committee, Among the interesting speakers of the afternoon was Mrs. P. M. Lewis, Miss Burton, the principle of Tyler school kindergarten and Mrs. C. H. Searay. The program was interspersed with music and as the close followed the serving of light refreshments. Mrs. George Martin who has been in the city for sometime returned to the parental home in Marshalltown Thursday morning. It was with somewhat of a shock that congregation received the news of Dr. A. J. Burton's death from the pastor Rev. Lewis a few days ago. At one time Rev. Burton was pastor of this church and was well known in the city. Mrs. W. D. Claybrook who has had an attack of grip is able to be out again. Other stok ones who are out again are: Mr. Fred Morris, Sam Green and Mrs. E. Lavelle. Mr. Albert Gilspie has opened a suite of bathing parlorers reported to be the best and most complete in the city. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 57TH STREET LOW RATES TO OTHER POINTS. Round-trip homeseekers tickets on sale to northwest 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. MT. PLEASANT, IOWA The ladies of the H. H. C. of the A. M. E. church gave a chicken pie social Thursday night, which proved to be a very successful entertainment. The principal feature was a nice program by some of the young people of the church. The members of the Second Baptist church gave a donation party Saturday night for their pastor, Rev. Smothers, who has recently moved into the church parsonage. The evening program was given at the A. M. E. school Sunday afternoon in memory of Allen's day; Song, Sunday School Choir; prayer, Rena Rana Logan; paper, "A History of the Church," Miss Zone Mason; select reading, Miss Erma Logan; song, S. S. Choir; paper, Miss Myra McCrackin; paper, Miss Elizabeth Hawkins, vocal solo, "Calvary"; Master Carlos Shelden; select reading, Miss Maude Burnaugh; paper, "Live That We May Left," Miss Nora M. Harris; paper, "What the Church is Doing," Miss Carry McCracken; song, S. S. Choir. On account of the Illness of Miss Nora Harris the paper was read by Miss Nell Nunnley. Quite a number are on the sleet list, including Mrs. Sarah Trumbal, Mrs. A. J. Clark, R. M. O. Kelly and Mr. J. A. Carter. Mrs. Lille Williams, who has been visiting for some time with her father, Mr. Elmer Richmond, has returned to her home in Buxton. DUBUQUE DOTS. The weather is fine here at present and has been for about ten days and everyone is basking in the sunshine. Mr. Harry Douglass has improved very rapidly in the last ten days and will be discharged from the hospital on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas, Lewis are confined to their home with rheumatism. The Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary society met at Mrs. Lewis' and received three new members, Mrs. Fannie Nelson, Annie Williams and Mr. Charles Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Jones, 16 East Rock street, are celebrating the visit of the stork. Friday, February 24, which left a package containing a boy weighing six pounds. The mother is doing nicely. Friday evening the Young Men's Guild, assisted by the Ladies' club rendered a splendid program of nine features, the most notable one being a one act sketch, "The Little Being." It was very amusing and under the direction of Mr. Harry Rose was a great success. Ice cream and cake were served after the program. Wednesday, February 22, will always be a memorable day to the residents of Galena, when Mr. John M. Logan, the popular harbor of Duhue, led to the altar one of Galena's fairest daughters, Miss Esther Lester, Rev. Matlock of the M. E. church officiating. The bride was beautifully gowned in a light shade of brown silk and carried a beautiful bunch of bride's roses. After the ceremony came the reception, a splendid repast was served to a large number of the bride's friends were present. The Duquizons present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hayes, Rev. and Mrs. B. Penn, Mr. Harry and Dr. Henry Rose and Edward and Henry Martin. They agreed that it was one of the most enjoyable evenings of their lives. Mr. Logan is very popular among all classes and is master of the Masonic lodge of Duhue. Mr. Logan and bride will reside in Duhue. Sunday afternoon the members of the M. E. M. church received sacrament. Owing to the illness of Elder James it was delivered by the pastor of the M. E. church, corner of Twelfth and Main streets. The meeting of the trustees Monday ending the quarter showed great work done. Collections amounting to: Collections from all sources.....$156.51 Expenses.....142.58 Balance in treasury .....$13.93 All future improvements will be suspended until spring. NEWTON NOTES The Newton people are much enjoying the fung weather. Mr Clarence Miller and Mr. Marlon Mays attended the installation of officers at Odd Fellows hall, Saturday day evening, after which they went to Des Molnes and spent Sunday. Mr. Wm. Martin of West Newton is reported quite ill. Mr. Wm. Martin of Grinnell was a Newton visitor over Sunday. Rev. S. L. Birt of Boone, Iowa, was in Newton last week. Last Monday, the 21st, occurred the death of little Emmie Hughes, the year and a half old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hughes. Lagripe having settled in his lungs it caused his death in spite of all that medical aid and loving hands could do. The funeral was held at the home on East Main street, conducted by Rev. R. B. Manley, after which the body was hated to rest in Newton cemetery. Mr. and Mrs. Hughes have the tenderest sympathy and know them in their sad bereavement. Mrs. R. B. Manley is a Colafx visitor this week for a few days. Mrs. Mary Moore is reported quite ill this week. The debating society of Newton were sorry indeed that the Grinneil club was unable to meet them in joint discussion as planned for the 25th of February, but nevertheless all present enjoyed the entertainment given by the society. Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Fine entertained Monday, February 21, at their home on Fifth Street at an occupier supper the following guests: Mr. and Mrs. John Miller and Mr. and Mrs. Walker Waldon. They report having been very high entertained by the host and hostess. Hats made to rider J. KIRKPATRICK All work guaranteed ALL THE LASTES, TYLLS Hainat BALL AVG, 9th 9th, iowa 1 BILL GRANT AVG, 9th 9th, iowa 1 Mrs. David Waldon is on the sick list this week. All teachers and officers of the Sunday school are requested to be present at the teacher's meeting on Thursday evening. The weekly prayer meetings are still carried on in Newton and are having great influence. CEDAR RAPIDS. The S. J. Y. Club met with Mrs. Mary Price last Wednesday and elect the following officers who hold their places until July. Mrs. Adaldele Perkins president. Mrs. Mary Price, vice president. Miss Hattie Boney, recording secretary. Mrs. S. V. Holly, corresponding secretary. Mrs. A. J. Gray, treasurer. The election is nearly two months late, but the officers will do their best in the time allotted. A large number of friends celebrated Rev. Lewis' birthday with a surprise party last Tuesday evening. The party was a complete surprise to the entire family. Everybody reports a splendid time. When the guests departed at a late hour there was left many a token of love and esteem. Miss Hattie Boney will leave for Chicago and other points this week on Monday. Mrs. Amia Jones and granddaughter Miss Rena Jackson arrived last Wednesday evening and will make their future home with Mr. William Martin, Sr. Mrs. S. L. Persons spent several days at the parental home last week to account for illness in her mother. Mrs. Oliphant is much improved at this writing. KEOKUK NEWS. Miss Florence ackson, who has been quite sick for the past two weeks, is convalescing. Married, February 23, Mr. Jason Hott and Mrs. Mildred Fox. Mr. J. Goens, who has ill for the past week, is slowly recovering. Cleave Circle, a club that has been recently organized, through the efforts of Mrs. G. C. Banister, is creating quite an interest. Mr. Selby Johnson expects to leave soon on a business trip to Quincy and Springfield ill. Mr. Burlington amateur minstrel club makes the three K. boys look like two cents they'll have to hurry. I hope so, dear. Mrs. E. Bryant is very ill at her home on Morgan street. Rev. T. H. Phillips has recovered from an attack of pneumonia. Mr. Ollie Folker of Burlington was a Keokuk visitor last week. Mrs. C. B. Hillis of Des Moines, president of the State Federation of Iowa (White) gave an interesting talk and information that isof great value to Cleave Circle at the residence of Mrs. P. A. Jones, 1123 Concert street. Through the meeting of the circle of ladies, called to see if the ladies could be present on Monday morning to hear the above mentioned lady. By her earnest talk and interest the circle was inspired and the ladies present expressed their gratitude. To the Sisters of the Iowa Conference Mite Missionary Societies. THE MISSIONARY CALL. There are lands now full of darkness, That know not of the light, Of the gospel that is shining. To make the pathway bright. Oh! who will bear the tidings Of the story of the cross? For the captives will be lost. Lest we send the blessed story To let the light shine in To lead them on to glory And save them from their sin. If you cannot cross the waters, Give the gold that is your trust; For those hands that now are givin, Soon shall fold within the dust. The Master will not hold us guiltless, If the work be left undone, If for lack of labor perish, Africa's souls we might have won, Sisters take the mission armor Gird it on—to battle go. Armed with faith with God as leader We shall conquer every foe. Let us be up and doing For the harvest of the Lord, Be not idle—working ever We shall reap a rich reward, For the mission bells are ringing Go work—go watch—go pray, And their tones are loudly singing Help the heathen o'er the way. Let us take new courage sisters, Let us work with might and main That the spoils may all be richer When we all shall meet again; Let us pledge our heart's endeavor, Let us rally to the call For the cause of mission ever Let us rally till we fall —BESIE JACOBS CLARK, Cor. See'y. of Iowa Branch W. M. M Society. Henry Gray Embalming and Funeral Director 1115 West Locust Street. GOOD LIVERY IN CONNECTION. Iowa 619. Mutual 1690. WANTED—10 men in each state to travel, tack signs and distribute samples and circulars of our goods. Salary $75 00 per month. $3 00 per day for expenses. KUHLMAN CO., Dept. W. Atlas Bldg., Chicago. --- Providence has allotted us cash at least seventy years in which to fulfill our mission in life, and it is generally our own fault if we die prematurely. Mrs Mary Koehne Nervous exhastion invites disease. This statement in the positive truth. When everything becomes a burden and you cannot walk a few blocks without excessive fatigue, and you break out into perspiration easily, and your shoes flushes, and you grow eyed and you cannot bear to be crossed in anything, you are in danger; your nerves have given out; you need building up at once! To build up woman's nerves, you need a medicine of life we know of no better medicine than Lydia R. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Here is an illustration: Mrs. Mary L. Kochne, 871 Garfield Avenue, Chicago, Ill., writes: "I have woken up Lydia R. Pinkham's vegetable compound; so I wait when I see it was nursing the change of life I commanded breast-feeding; and it did a great deal of good. It stopped my diary spells, pain in my back and the headaches with which I had suffered. I felt that if it had not been for this great medicine for women that I should not have been alive to say. It is splendid for women, old or young, and will surely cure all female disorders." Mrs. Pinkham, of Lyon, Mass., invites all sick and alliling women to write her for advice. Her great experience is at their service, free of cost. Heredity: Knickerbocker—"What were your baby's first words?" Bocker—"She said, 'Am I the first you ever tasted?'—Ex. Hercules had just captured the Amazonian girlle from Queen Hippolyta and was about to present it to Ada, the king of the city, for beauty, "and got me a straight-front one." Disheartened by her unappreciativeness, he tackled his next assignment—New York Mail. "How do you like my new low-neck dress?" asked the Chicago society lady, as she came into the presence of her husband, just before going out to all the to the good, dead, replied the man of affairs, "but where on earth are you a-goin' to tuck your napkin?"—Yonkers Statesman. Constituent—"Now, Mr. Wunnell, wish you'd do your best to get my boy is good government job." Congressman—"Well, what can your son do?" Constituent—"What can he do?!" Great doct, man if he could do anything I wouldn't be bothering you!"—Cleveland Plain Dealer. "This John Doe must be a turbile and felter," mused Maw Hopland; "he's ally in trouble. I see he's been insulted again out in Oregon. I wonder where he lives when he's to home?" "I expect he lives in Emily," shuckled Paw Hopland, "the places people are hung—Douston Chronicle." IT IS IN - THE BLOOD People with inflamed and aching joints, or painful muscles; people who abuffle with the aid of a cane or a crutch and cry, Oh! at every slight jar, are constantly asking, "What is the best thing for rheumatism?" To attempt to cure rheumatism by exertion, the foolish waste of time. The seat of the disease is in the blood, and while the sufferer is rubbing lotions and grease on the skin the poison in the circulation is increasing. Delays in adopting a sensible treatment are dangerous because rheumatism may at any moment reach the heart and prove fatal. The only safe course for rheumatic sufferers is to get the best possible blood infusion. Mr. Stephenson's experience with this obstinate and distressing affliction is that of hundreds. He says: "About a year ago I was attacked by severe rheumatic pains in my left shoulder. The pains were worse in wet weather, and at these periods caused me the greatest suffering. I tried a number of treatments and ointments, but they failed to alleviate the pains. The pain must be deeper and the pain only a surface instruction. He adds: "I had heard Dr. Williams' Pink Pills for Pale People recommended as a cure for rheumatism, and when I found that I was getting no relief from applications, I made up my mind that I would try them. Before the first box was gone I noticed that the pains were becoming less frequent, and that they were not so severe as before. After the second box was free from discomfort, and I have had no traces of rheumatism since." The change in treatment proved by almost immediate results that Mr. Thomas Stephenson, who lives at No.115 Greenwood street, Springfield, Mass., found the true mean for the purification and enrichment of his blood. Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are doubt the best of all blood remedies. They effect genuine and lasting cures in rheumatism. They do not merry deeds the nake, but they creeal the poison from Dr. Williams' Pink Pills are sold by all druggists. Never try to dictate to a woman unless she is a stenographer. BEGGS' CHERRY COW WITH CURIOUS AND COOL Arizona now figures merely as a little desert in the great, blooming oasis of states. Seven men were buried alive in Arkansas. Most people would prefer living in Philadelphia. An "operaganza" has been put on the stage. Otherwise things are comparatively quiet in the theatrical world. "Love is honey mixed with gall," says a magazine philosopher. The girls will tell you that the young men have the gall. This idea of having a knocker on the bedroom door will not be popular. There are "knockers" enough now in every family. The governor of Ceylon says there are sixty-seven species of mosquitoes in that island. This is at least ten varieties too many. A slippery, silly tale of 1,400 pounds of eels being stolen from the estate of W. K. Vanderbilt on Long Island has just come to light. A New York man says he had one of Judas's thirty pieces of silver. There is reason to suspect that the other twenty-sine are still in circulation. If a hen and a half lay an egg and a half in a day and a half, how much do you suppose you will be called upon to pay for your wife's Easter bonnet? A New York Herald "Personal" is addressed to "the young lady with large black eyes, gray furs, initial J hat pin." Who says they are not observant? Mr. Carnegie says he always keeps $10,000,000 or so in cash handy in case of need. Thus he is always sure of having a place to sleep and a breakfast, anyhow. The news that the rebels have robbed the Buenos Ayres National bank of $300,000 would seem more important if there were any assurance that it's real money. An English inventor says that the time is soon coming when every man can be provided with a flying machine at a cost not to exceed $10. Don't buy at present prices. In answer to recent friendly overtures the sultan of Turkey is glad to assure the kaiser that he loves Germany well enough to let it make him a substantial loan. A Russian nobleman declares that he favors representative government, "the representatives to be appointed by the emperor direct." He did not mean it as a joke, either. The Nevada boy who has found a gold mine for which it is reported $10,600,000 has been offered, seems to have fully justified the common boy habit of going snooking 'round. A New York man saved $200,000 during a lifetime, and was always a salaried man. Russell Sage has saved more than that, but most of it was saved from other men's incomes. Justice Brewer advises his countrymen to live as the old Puritans did. It will first be necessary to remove all those facilities for having a good time which were denied the Puritans. The Japs accuse the Russians of using Chinese costumes in order to escape from Newfoundland. Now wouldn't a Chinese costume and a set of Russian whiskers be a fierce combination! A Spiritualist woman has just christened a child by tapping it on the brow with a flower. How fortunate she didn't try cracking a bottle of champagne on the innocent!—Lowell Courier. Strange to relate, a great many millionaires were missing when New York's tax assessments were made out. Of course, they were out of town on business and had no idea of evading taxes. A Pittsburgh judge has just decided that no crime. The decision stamps Punishment hopelessly behind the times, and it is not thought that it will have any effect on the prevalence of osculation. In an ordinary notice the New York Times use eleven words to refer to a dead man as an expert driver, and seven to state that a wife and three children survive him. Everything in order of interest and importance. A Cleveland couple met at 8 o'clock in the morning, were engaged by noon, and at 6 o'clock in the evening were married. To make the story complete, it should be added that they took their wedding trip to South Dakota. Somebody has again started the question how much Adam would be worth now if he had saved $10 a day for 6,000 years. It is a waste of time to figure it unless we know whether or not he would have met Mrs. Cassie Chadwick. A physician says that to get perfect rest at night it is necessary to remove your clothes, and the Washington Post told me the dictum with: "Yes, and it is just as well, too, to remove your shoes." Particularly if you are troubled with corns. "Pittsburg Phil" left $2,000,000, which he made as a gambler. Let the young man who thinks of starting out to make a fortune as a gambler stop right now and remember that every dollar left by "Pittsburg Phil" was lost by some other gambles. BRITAIN IS GIVEN BEST OF DECISION The North Sea Incident Has at Last Been Closed. COMMISSION MAKES REPORT Findings In Case Are Favorable to Great Britain—All Contents Made By That Country Are Sustained By the Admiralty Court at Paris. Paris, Feb. 26.—A decision in the controversy between Great Britain and Russia arising from the firing on the Gamecock fishing fleet the night of October 21-22, by the Russian second Pacific squadron commanded by Vice Admiral Roestvensky was officially announced yesterday by the international commission of inquiry which was appointed to investigate the affairs. Paris, Feb. 25.—Admiral Davis was seen last night by the correspondent of the Associated Press and discussed the conclusions of the commission and the general effect of the decision. The admiral did not desire this to appear in the form of an interview, but the following can be accepted as having his approval: the general results of the findings are generally able to Great Britain, since they sustain the statement of facts as presented by Great Britain. Admiral Davis pointed out that the first semi-official forecasts were misleading and gave the British and American public an entirely erroneous idea. Therefore he sent a cipher to the authorities, requesting the authorities not to place credit in the forecasts. Today he again sent a cable dispatch summarizing the decision and advising the authorities that it was favorable to Great Britain. As evidence of this Admiral Davis's communication commission fiascus that Admiral Rojestvensky was responsible for the incident and its consequences, and in the second place the commission finds that there were no hostile vessels among the fishing fleet or anywhere in that vicinity. The detailed report Admiral Davis showed that its essential features are as follows: The commission justifies Admiral Ro杰vestensky in keeping his squadron in a state of preparation to resist a possible attack. This is entirely natural. No naval officer could be critical in a situation where he might be Either in time of war or in time of peace, either on hostile waters or in friendly waters, warships are supposed to be always ready for action within five minutes. Consequently no naval officer would criticize another for being ready. The point of the decision is that the commission holds that Admiral Ro杰vestensky was responsible for the results of the fire upon the fishing fleet, and it also holds that no torpedo boat or hostile vessel of any kind was present among the fishing vessels, and that opening fire by Admiral Ro杰vestensky was therefore not justified. A finding also shows that considering the alarming reports which had reached him, in other words the surrounding circumstances of the case, the administration stopped after the incident, but the commission expresses regret that he did not make an opportunity for notifying the authorities at some port on the English channel so that some assistance might have been sent to the fishermen. The commission takes the view that after once in fire Admiral Robestvensky did all he possibly could to keep the fishermen from being fired directly upon. The commission, said Admiral Davis, all the conclusions from the British presentation of facts were sustained by the commission. This was naturally put in somewhat diplomatic language. But the fact of the findings is not easy to Great Britain is unquestionable, according to Admiral Davis's views. Commenting upon the moral effect of the decision, Admiral Davis expressed the belief that the results ought to be most salutary and in the interest of the general principle of arbitrary. The principle naturally适用于 for some cases besides. In the present case both governments will accept the result and Russia will doubtless provide a money consideration to the victims' relatives. MRS. STANFORD IS DEAD. Dies in Honolulu as a Result of Tetanus Honolulu, March 2—Mrs. Jane Lathrop Stanford of San Francisco, widow of United States Senator Loralei Landster, died at 11:40 o'clock Tuesday night at the Moana hotel here. Suspicious circumstances surround the death of Mrs. Stanford. She was hospitalized at Clock, and said: "I have been poisoned." Honolulu, March 2—An autopsy on the remains of Mrs. Stanford was performed yesterday afternoon. The physician who conducted the autopsy says that the cause of death was tetanus of the respiratory organs, but that he cannot state how the tetanus was manifested until after aamination of the contents of the stomach. No inquest will be held until High Sheriff Henry receives the report of the chemists. San Francisco, Mach 2—Acting Chief of Police Spillant yesterday received a cable dispatch from William Henry, high sheriff of Honolulu, saying that a bale of soaked contained 45 drums, 662 grains, of strychnine. An exam-bonate of soda contained 45 drums, way." MAGIM GORKY BANISHED. Afraid to Allow Author to Remain in St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg, March 1.—Maxim Gorky, who was released from the fortress on Monday on $2,500 ball, was banished to Riga after he had been informed of the decision of Governor General Trepoff that he could not reside in St. Petersburg. According to official statements, the governor offered a request that he be allowed to reside at Riga, and the wappen General Trepoff acceded and the author was conveyed to the railroad station. Carry Their Advance Nearly to Walls of the City. THE BATTLE IS STILL RAGING Russians, Reinforced, Have Recaptured Positions — General Kuroki, With His Hardened Veterans, is Hammerdig at the Russian Flank. Nichuang, March 2.—Chinese from Mukden report that the Japanese have advanced almost to Mukden. The Russians having been re-enforced, have recaptured several positions out of which they had been driven. The battle is still raging. The Japanese bianking on the outskirts of Sliminmith withdraw yesterday morning, leaving only a picket. Foreigners are still at Mukden. Owing to the absence of traffic, merchants laden with goods are going on Twin Tail. Refugees from the battle are arriving here. Mukden March 2.—The thunder of cannon is heard from all positions. Putiloff and Novograd hills are hidden by the smoke from the guns. The bombardment was resumed after the smoke from the guns of the Japanese. A heavy bombardment is also in progress in the neighborhood of the Shakhe river bridge, apparently in preparation for an attack in that quarter. St. Petersburg, March 3.—In a long neighborhood of the Kuropatkin which was received here yesterday, the commander-in-chief of the army in Manchuria gives details of various attacks by the Japanese the last few days, and the Associated Press correspondent at Mukden, in a dispatch received at midnight, indicates a connection with the Japanese, neither report throws any light upon the rumored intention of General Kuropatkin to withdraw northward, which has been the gossip of St. Petersburg for the last two days. A private dispatch received last night indicates a significant sentence: "Within two weeks you may expect great events." The Siberian railroad, which is being worked to its full capacity by purely military traffic, is about to have a further burden imposed upon the region. The region is dependent non-combatant population. The stocks of provisions in iruktsk and other towns in Siberia were not as large as usual at the beginning of the winter, and are now running low, the stocks of provisions that provisions must be imported by the railroad or that the towns will be face to face with famine within a fort night. This will necessitate some depletion of military supplies, which are ourely needed at the present moment. CLOUDS IN RUSSIA Labor Troubles Are Again Causing Alarm St. Petersburg, March 3—Black clouds are again lowering over the industrial situation in Russia. The strike at Moscow has been resumed on a larger scale, anarchy reigns in Caucasus, and at St. Petersburg the government has advanced to quiet discontent and restore good relations between masters and men, appear to have failed, with the probability of causing the storm to break anew. The delegates representing the whole of the industrial population of St. Petersburg, and who are elected to choose fifty members of the Schlidovski reconciliation commission, met again yesterday and reaffirmed the resolutions adopted the previous day, which threatened, in case the demands were not met, to refuse to elect labor representatives to the commission, but to order a resumption of the general strike. These demands are for the release of imprisoned womens and freedom from arrest, unharmed speech, full publicity of meetings of the commission and the abolition of the censorship. At this meeting one speaker in particular delivered a carefully prepared address. Standing on the platform, his haxen hair hanging to his shoulders, wearing a loose red shirt and a black jacket, the picture of one of Maxim Gorky's types. He said the proletariat alone could achieve results. The liberals used the masses to crush dynasties and then turned upon the masses. The Liberals had done little for Russia. He appealed to the audience to send a people's parliament, which was not a solution now possible. He added: "We went out into the streets one Sunday and were shot down like dogs. We are on the eve of great events, perhaps a fearful drama. No matter. We must he firm and steel us to fulfill the watchword, fight." The speech was greeted with tremendous applause. WOULD OUST ADAMS. Lenver, Colo. March 2—Four reports are filed to be presented to the joint convention of the general assembly, which will decide after the arguments whether or not Governor Alva Adams shall surrender his office to Peabody, who contested the election. The first report is signed by fourteen republican members of the committee of twenty-seven, and in favor of ousting Adams and seating Peabody. Six of the signers, however, reserved the right to vote as they saw fit after hearing arguments before the joint assembly of the state legislature. The signers had signed the report only to get the matter before the assembly. The second report is filed by Senator Alexander and has no other signer. It recommends that the election of a governor be declared null and void, and that the vacancy be filled by the lieutenant-governor. The nine democratic members filed a motion to Peabody contest because no case had been made out by the evidence. The fourth report, which may prove the most important of all, is filed by Chairman Griffiths and three other republicans. It sets forth that Adams will be given him even if the precincts in which he was committed should be thrown out. To Manage Three Roads' Traffic Since the reorganization of the Vanderbilt roads cast of Chicago, a short time ago, several changes have been made in the operating department. The most important promotion was from the Department of Assistant General Passenger Agent of C. F. DALY the Lake Shore, to that of Passenger Traffic Manager of the Lake Shore, Michigan Central and Lake Erie and Western. The General Passenger Agents of these lines retain their positions. Mr. Daly came to Chicago three years ago from the Lake Erie & Western, where he had been General Passenger Agent. His promotion to so responsible a position is a deserved tribute to Mr. Daly's ability as a railroad operator. Some further changes in the Vanderbilt lines are expected in the near future but have not yet been announced. In these changes so far made no one has been displaced. The promotions being to newly created offices. Baron Graham once asked an epithec how many oysters he should eat to create a good appetite for dinner, and was told to eat away until he became hungry. The baron, who never saw a joke, ate ten dozen, and then they remarked: "Pon my word, I don't think am as hungry as when I began." A professor in an agricultural college had a hobby. He believed and preached on all occasions that the food of animals should be cooked, just like that of human beings. One day he passed away, and he passed a farm, the owner of which was standing in a pen near the road feeding to a drove of swine generous quantities of corn in the ear. This caused the learned theorist to stop and forthwish hall the violator of his theorist's book. It is wrong to give those hogs feed that has not been cooked? Don't you know that if you would cook that grain before issuing it they would digest it in just one-half the time it takes them as much as they would suppose they would; I'd like to know what in the _____ time is to a hog! A Virginia justice of the peace undertook to temper justice with mercy in the case of a boy charged with "petty larceny." The evidence against him was conclusive; but he was very young, and were some extinguished stances. The old farmer justice decided to give the boy a stern lecture. He looked at the culprit severely through his spectacles, and began his lecture. "Young man," said he, "this is your job. You have to want to warm you—I want to say—" Here the old man's sense of justice suddenly conflicted with the pity awakened by the sight of the lad, who stood trembling before him. He cleared his throat twice, and then, he stood trembling before him at his own weakness, he cried: "Clear out o' my sight, you enery scamp, before I send you up for life." In the days when dentistry was not the science it is now, the pounding of a bicky plug into the space between the teeth taking the place of modern bridge-work, the elder Judge Peckhars, who was noted for his picturequease flow of profanity, visited a dentist. The work had hardly started when the judge began to swear. When the tapping of the hickory plug ingested the language became toroid, and when, in time, gave the final blow, the patient arose from the chair and fairly shattered the atmosphere with a weir, terrible torrent of profanity. As the judge passed out, the dentist remarked to a waiting patient: "Wasn't it beautiful? It wasn't really necessary to pound half so long, but I did so enjoy his inflection that I almost pounded the hickory plug into splinters. Wonderful command of the judge hawk." Cured Her Diabetes Halo, Ind, Feb. 27th. (Special.) 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JAPS CLOSE ON RUSSIAN RIGHT Oyama's Left Drives Back Gen. Kuropatkin's Outposts. SCENE OF ACTION IS SHIFTED Seems to Have Transferred to Other Flank—Japanese Again Turn Their Attention to Vantage Point Held By the Russians. Russian Army Headquarters, Huan Mountain, March 2.—After an all night's battle the Russian forces which seized the railroad bridge across the Shakhe river retired after having destroyed the Japanese fortifications at the further end of the bridge and thrown the Japanese forces there into consternation. The Japanese losses were heavy. The attack on the bridge began at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening. Under cover of a heavy bombardment by field, siege and mortar batteries, Russian chasseurs dashed forward and crossed the bridge, which was illuminated by Japanese searchlights, drove back the defenders and occupied the further end of the bridge, then threw up basty enenchments and soon drove the Japanese from their defenses at the head of the bridge. An hour later, other chasseurs rushed across the bridge and seized and fortified a thicket opposite Lamutting, overcoming a number of wolf holes and wire entanglements, and blew up the Japanese while kept up the bombardment and succeeded by midnight in demolishing the Japanese searchlights. Then a stubborn fight in the darkness, the gloom being but slightly dispelled by the pale light of the stars, and the reflection from fires kindled by the explosion of shells, the fire guns and the fire guns and forced the Russians to abandon the thickets, from which position the Japanese proceeded to bombard the regiments holding the head of the bridge. Te fight was desperate and at close quarters. the Japanese rushed up heavy column fire and charged repeatedly across the river, strewing the ice with the bodies of their dead. At dawn the Russians retired across the river, carrying their wounded, but leaving about 100 dead behind. The Russians are exultant over the losses inflicted upon the Japanese in this rally and are eager to renew the fight. General Oku's Headquarters, March 2.—The Japanese left wing is driving back the Russian outposts. The Japanese have occupied a line from Shatzumen, nine miles west of the city, in a northwest direction to Kalle, on the east bank of the Liao river. A heavy bombardment along the en- trance of the railroad is in progress night and day. The Russians are firing blindly with field and heavy guns. The Japanese remain in their position and make no serious response to the attack. Mukden, March 2.—For three days Putiloff and Novgorod hills have been subjected to a terrific bombardment with 11-inch shells charged with Shimose powder. From a distance the hills look like volcanoes, spouting water and burning the hall of earth and stones falling far beyond their bases. The Russian siege batteries are answering energetically, but their fire is comparatively ineffectual. They are on the right flank at this time, it being reported that General Nogi is operating against the left flank. JUDGE SWAYNE ACQUITTED Jurist Cleared of AII of Twelve Articles of Impachment. Washington, Feb. 28. The senate met at 9:00 a.m. m. yesterday for the purpose of making final disposition of the Swayne impaction case by voting upon the articles of impachment. The young on the impachment case clock on the first article, which charge the judge with certifying a false claim for expenses. The vote was: Guilty 33, not guilty 49. The vote on the second and third articles, being similar charges, resulted in each case 23 guilty, not guilty. The fourth article related to Swayne's use of the private car of the Jacksonville Tampa & Key West Railroad company. The fifth article resulted: Gully not guilty 64. The sixth article charge was similar to the fourth and the vote was the same as the vote on the fourth. The sixth article charged Judge Swayne with non-residence in the district. The vote was: Gully 31, not guilty 51. On the sixth article the vote was the same as on the second and third articles except the votes of Dubois and which were for conviction for the first conviction. Montana, who voted for conviction, and the vote of Kittredge, which was for acquittal. The seventh article was similar to the sixth and the vote was 19 guilty, 53 not guilty. The eighth article related to the contempt case of E. T. Davis—gully 31, not guilty 51. On the ninth article the vote was: Guillem, 11, not guilty 51. Article 11, the contempt case of Simeon Belden and the vote was: Guillem, 31, not guilty 51. Article 11 was similar to Article 10 and the vote was the same The twelfth and last article was the contempt case of O'Neal, and the vote was: Gulley 35, not guilty 47. This acquitted Judge swainne of all charges. Anti-Jewish Riots Again. London, Feb. 28. 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L. Douglas makes and sells more Men's $3.50 shoes than any other manufacturer in the world. $10,000 Reward for any one who candles properly with candlesprite. FARM WORTH? 50 per acre? If you can, did it ever another of from ten to thirty times its one in a new country and permit you up you the balance of your life. This over; it has been tried by many has risen many a mortgage; it has has the owner of a fine farm. And it on. Think it over. Abstract of Record Filed With the Supreme Court. ASK AN EARLY HEARING Because of the Primary Law Which is Now Operative in Polk County an Early Decision is Very Much Desired. Des Moines, March 2.—The bienal election, amendment case has been appealed. The abstract of record was filed with the supreme court yesterday by the interested attorneys. They are E. M. McCall and J. L. Parish, for the appellants. The record shows that H. E. Healey and E. D. Addison are the attorneys for the appellees. The case developed that Judge G. H. Carr of Des Moines and Senator Titus of Muscatine would appear for the appellate and they will do so it is supposed at the hearing before the supreme court on submission of the case. The abstract of the record contained only the usual things—the statement of facts on which the attorneys had agreed, the copy of the ballot on which the amendment was submitted, the decree of the court, the full opinion of the court and the certificates on it. The arguments of the attorneys for the appellants will be on file with the court within a few days. The attorneys for the appellees state that they will be able to file their argument also within a very few days. The supreme court will sit next Tuesday. It is not unlikely that at that sitting the case will be argued and submitted and a decision, therefore, would be possible here. This is essential if Polk county is to hold a primary under her new law this year. DIES IN ARMS OF BRIDE. Bridgetroom Suicides Shortly After His Wedding. Ottumwa, March 3.—Apparently without cause, and leaving no word to explain why he committed the deed, Ernest F. Dubbert, a teamster, aged 19, who was on Wednesday night married to Miss Minerva Fquua, committed suicide yesterday after by swallowing three ounces of carbolic acid. Dubbert and his bride drove to Ottumwa yesterday morning from Dalonga, a small town near here, where they were married at the home of the bride's parents. Arriving here about noon, Mrs. Dubbert and her sister, Mrs. Tim Shechan, a sister here and he to the home of his sister, Mrs. Tim Shechan, in East Ottumwa. They were to meet at Mrs. Shechan's at 3 o'clock. After leaving his bride, Dubbert purchased the carbolic acid. He then went to his sister's home and while she stepped out for a few minutes took the carbolic acid with her husband unconscious, and he died in her arms at 3 o'clock. MURDERER TO ASYLUM. Wm. Vander Welt of Sioux County is Crazed. Sioux City, March 2.—William Vander Welt, the prominent well-to-do Sioux county farmer living four miles east of Sioux Center, who killed his wife with a chair on Tuesday, will not be murdered will be confined in the hospital for the insane at Cherokee. The Sioux county insane commission took action on the case this afternoon. The story of the murder is a shocking one. After dinner Vander Welt took down the bible and read it, a Holland custom. He complained of religious condition and need of conversion. His wife said: "I would not worry about it." "You would not, would you?" he yelled and threw the book at her. He then heat he head into an unrecoilable mass. He jumped on a horse and tried to escape, but was captured by the neighbors. WOULD MURDER HIS FAMILY. Ottumwa, Feb. 28.—John Johnson, recently pardoned from the Missouri penitentiary, assaulted his wife with a baseball bat and traced her sense of humor to the mother's assistance and received a stunning blow from Johnson's first. She recovered in time to prevent him from using the bat again and he was reaching for the poker when the police arrived. Mrs. Johnson had a baby in her arms when the furious husband first struck her. The infant fell against the stove and was badly burned. John Johnson was a wife who had threatened to desert him. Ballet Set Free. Red Oak, March 1.—Letson Ballet, promoter, Napoleon of finance and mining magnate, was set free yesterday at noon after serving eighty-seven days of his three months' sentence. He was sent to the office of Sheriff William Thomas several days ago. Ballet, after a visit in Des Moines, will return to the Pacific coast, where he still has mining interests. Ballet escaped payment of the fine or the $10,000 costs which have been piled up by the federal court trials. Ex-Gov. Boles in Good Health Waterloo, March 1.—Ex-Governor Horace Boles has arrived in the city from Hot Springs, Ark, where he has been spending several weeks to escape the rigors of the Iowa climate. He returns in good health, and stood the rather tiring summer manner. Contrary to numerous reports sent broadcast over the country by local correspondents and the Associated Press, Mr. Boles has not been sick, only slightly indisposed. Sloux City, March 2—Charter Sloan, a farmer, while working over a gasoline engine was caught in the belt and beaten to death on the floor. The body was horribly maled. Reed Gets a Life Sentence. Dubuque, March 1—James Reed, convicted of the murder of Officer Norton here, was sentenced here to rife imprisonment by Judge Matheus. BATTLE WITH GUNS. Woodchoppers Have a Dreadful Fight Marc Patterson Burlington, Feb. 26—Charles Love, William Higgins and Myron Wellner, wood choppers, engaged in a bloody battle near Patterson, Ia., with shot guns on Saturday, which resulted in all being badly wounded. Burlington, Feb. 27—Sherif Williams, Chief of Police Siliceluff, Corner Prugh and a pose of deputies returned from the scene of the shotgun battle between wood choppers near Burlington, Feb. 27, with them two badly wounded men and a small arsenal of weapons which they had taken from the belligerents. They found that the fight had taken place over the ownership of some timber and that Charles Love, Myron Wellner, Wilbert Collins and his gangs, and the shotguns and knives, the fighters being divided with Love resisting the other three men. Love received painful wounds, but his opponents were badly riddled with shot, and Higgins is in a precarious condition. All are under arrest. Higgins being guarded by the police has been removed. The district in which the fight took place is known as the "Dark and Bloody Ground," because of the many crimes that have been committed there in Iowa's history. The locality where the battle took place is a wooded region along the river bank and skirting the Skunk river. It is inhabited by wood choppers and farmers of an ordinary class. The district is known for its lessness. Individuals usually have rifles or shotguns near at hand for hunting purposes and have to use them in self-defense. TO FREE BEUTHIENS. Decision of Importance Made in Court at Davenport Davenport, March 1. Judge J. W. Bollinger of the Scott county district made a decision of wide interest yesterday afternoon, its ect being to terday afternoon, its effect being to lings or state banks in Iowa can be used to bank without becoming subject to punishment for embezzlement under the statute which says that they are guilty of that crime. Incidentally the decision promises to free M. Beuthien and Arnold Beuthien, president and cashier of the wrecked New Liberty and Dixon, Iowa, savings banks, when their shortage was about $100,000. Arnold Beuthien pleaded guilty yesterday on two counts for embezzlement. His father, M. Beuthien, president of the New Liberty bank, stood trial. The evidence of the state showed numerous loans from the bank made by the Beuthiens to themselves. When the state rested Attorney Louis Block for the prisoners moved that Beuthlen be liberated on the ground that while the Iowa statutes require that a prisoner be bezzlement if he makes a loan to himself, the legislature in drafting the measure had entirely omitted to provide a punishment for the offense. County Attorney Hamman was forced to admit that such was the case and the court ordered the discharge of the inmate. The indictments against Arnold Beuthlen, the young cashier who borrowed about $75,000 from the bank and acted as "angel" for the Cleveland Amusement company, will probably fall through for the same cause, but can still withdraw a plea of guilty. FIGHTS FOR CUTTING Attorney Seeks to Have Indictments Quashed. Sloux City, Feb. 28—Attorney T. F. Bevington, attorney for Fred H. Cutting, indicted on five different counts for fraudulent bank while president of the Olo bank, yesterday filed a motion to indict him for the indictment might be set aside and quashed for five reasons. One of the reasons given is that persons other than grand jurors and those permitted by law were allowed in the grand jury room, and it develops that Attorney Bevington himself was the only man who had been in the room who had been in the room. After an interesting session in which County Attorney Whitney and Attorney Bevington acted as witnesses, Judge Oliver set aside the motion on four of the cases and took the case for the obtaining of $5,000 on false pretenses at $2,000 under consideration. KILLS WIFE WITH CHAIR William Vander Wilt, Sioux County Farmer, Commits Crime. Sioux City, March 1—William Vander Wilt, a Sioux county farmer living four miles east of Sioux City, beat his wife to death with a chair last night. Immediately following the tragedy he leaped on a horse and overpowered wife when he was overtaken and captured by neighbors, who pursued him. Afterward he was turned over to a deputy sheriff, was taken to Orange City and lodged in jail. The coroner was from Orange City and held an inquest, finding that the murder was committed from insane brooding over his wife's illness. They had five children. SHORTAGE GROWS LARGER Banker Caton of Dedham Said to Havi Been Forger. Dedham, March 2.—it has developed that J. C. Caton, former president of the defunct Dedham Savings bank, the $50,000, was a forger as well as an enbezzler, and was short in his accounts with the school district. Further shortages are being looked for. Caton's body was identified Saturday in Wichita, where he died under suspicious circumstances. Revolt in Arabia Becoming Serious Constantinople, March 2.—The present insurrection in Yemen province, the capital of Iraq, has all previous revolts. The center of the movement is at Sada, northward of Sanaa, and already there are signs of its extension to the province of Assir. The insurgents have again surrounded Sanaa and a stubborn fight has been in progress for months to resist the Turkish troops' refuse to resist any further and are deserting. Vall, Feb. 27—C. A. Shives suicided by shooting with a shotgun. He was 72 years old and was despondent on account of slickness. The whole top of his head was blown off. He was an amateur, wealthy and highly respected. *Went Home to the Sunday Special Tuesday* *and said, "I'll be here." W. W. Benson, Beverly, It takes more than the Sunday suit to make the solid saint. ```markdown ``` You soon lose the religion you try to keep to yourself. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY. Takis Aksakov Drama Quinein Tahiris. All drugs refund the money if it fails to cure. K. W. Grove's signature is on each box. 250. "Time to burn" keeps the devil's furnace going. Wanted-Representative in every community. Money-making home business. Any one can do it. Find out what it is. Send address. M. A. Donohue & Co., Chicago. He cannot be a saint who will not be a servant. I am sure Piso's Pice for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Mrs. Tosia Romania, Maple Street, Norwich, N. Y., Feb. 17, 1900. When hypocrites meet the devil has time to eat. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teaching, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, pain, pain, wind colic. 200 bottle. The man with a grievance is a grievance to others. Hicks—"He'll never succeed in life —never make a living, in fact." Wicks—"Why do you think that?" Hicks—"Oh, every time he opens his mouth he puts his foot in it." Wicks —"Well, that's one way at least of making both ends meet."—Catholic Standard and Times. CUTICURA GROWS HAIR. Scalp Cleared of Dandruff and Hair Restored by One Box of Cuticura and One Cake of Cuticura Soap. A. W. Taft of Independence, Va. writing under date of Sept. 19, 1904, says, "I wear the hair and dandruff for twelve years and could not get nothing to help me. Finally I bought one box of Cuticura Ointment and one cake of Cuticura Soap, and they cleared my scalp of the dandruff and stopped the hair falling. Now my hair is growing as well as ever. I am highly pleased with Cuticura Soap as a toilet soap. (Signed) A. W. Taft, Independence, Va." "What shall I furnish my cozy corner with?" "Oh, any good, desirable, seventeen-year-old blonde. — Life. STATE OF OCHIC, CITY OF TOLEDO, IA. FRANK J. CURTENY mails cash to he is senior business in the City of Toledo, Connoy and State Bank of New York. He pays the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for the cuticle of CATARINA that cannot be cut by the use of FRANK J. CHENY. Sworn to be them, my niece in presence, this 64 day of December, A. D. 1888. A. W. GOLLANK. PUBLIC FUNERAL. Haiti's Catratch Cure is taken internally and act directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the intestines. F. J. CHENY & Co., Tolteo, O. Sold by all Daughters. Take Mahl Family Funeral for constipation. "What is the chief product of the United States asked the teacher in a European school without hospitalization the bright pupil replied, "Money."—Washington Star. School Children's Dyspepala The common form of dyspepsia, or indigestion, which stops the growth, pales the cheeks, weakens the system of so many school children, is often unlucky. It causes lunches. While seeing to a correction of the cause, it is also important to cure the disordered conditions of stomach and bowels. This can be done with a soft and surely as Dr. Caldwell's (inactive) Syrup Pepins. Try it. Sold by all drugsurges at 50c and $1.00 Money back if it fails. A woman is apt to exaggerate about everything but her age. 900 DROPS CASTORIA Vegtable Preparation For As Will It Cure Consumption? It's an insult to your intelligence for a dealer to attempt to palm off upon you a substitute for this world-famed medicine. You know what you want. It's his business to meet that want. When he urges some substitute, he's thinking of the larger profit he'll make—not of your welfare. Avoid all such unprincipled dealers. IOWA GROWN FIRE DRIED SEED CORN Your neighbor has found that he can grow Iowa Grown Seed Corn. Why don't you do the same. Let us use your sample of our best varieties, with catalog seed collection. Don't buy this paper down until you have sent it. Make two dollars where you now make one. Address: Dear Sis—I gives me pleasure to send you a letter. I have been in the hospital for may be saved, as I was by Dr. Pierce's care for years, expectedated a great deal and was in good health. I was expected but was but was losing flesh every day. Lost in weight from 150 pounds down to 100. Did not anything to any one but made up my mind to try anything to be one but made up my mind to try anything to be one. He—"I go to 'bed at night with gloves on to keep my hands soft." She—"And do you wear your hat, too?" Hartford Courant. "Did you spend money to get into public office?" "No," answered Senator Sorghum. "I didn't spend it. I gave it away, and then depended on a decent sense of gratitude in the beneficaries."—Washington Star. A GUARANTEED CURSE FOR FILES. Aitching, Bindle, and Dillard have failed to pass the FALG ONTMENT fails to cure you in as to 14 days. Stella—"How do you know what are trumps?'" Bella—"I notice what I put on my partner's face."—New York Sun. Billion Dollar Grass When the John A. Salzer Seed Co., of La Crue, WI., introduced this remarkable dream it would be the most talked of grass in America, the biggest, quick, hay producer on earth, but this has come to pass. Agricultural Editors wrote about it. Agr. College Professors lectured about it. Agr. Institute Orators talked about it, while in the farm home by the quiet firehouse, at the cremery, at the dept., in fact where farmers gathered. Salzer's grass, that manure good for 5 to 10 per acre and lots of pasture besides, is always a theme worthy of the farmer's voice. Then which there is no better grass or better permanent hay producer on earth. Grows where the soil is rich, about Salzer's Teosinte, which produces 100 stocks from one kernel of 1d. ft. high, in 100 days, rich in nutrition and good for 80 tons of green food per acre. Victoria Rape, the luxurious food for 26 acre and Spelts at 12 acre, both great food for sheep, hogs and cattle, also come in for their share in the discussion. and this notice to John A. Sylzer Seed Co. La Crescent Wis, for their big catalog and many farm seed samples. [W, N, U.] A suburb by any other name would be just as difficult to reach. help soon. One day my wife was reading in the "Common Sense Medical Advice" about how to treat a cough. She sounds more like common sense than anything else that I had heard. I as once before I had taken half of one bottle I felt better. Took thirteen bottles and is made a cough suppressant. I never have had a cough since. I feel splendid and give all the credit to my medicine. Dear Sir—I wish to speak to the benefit received from Dr. Pleurose's Golden Medical Center, I caught a bad cold which settled in my lungs and throat. I had a very bad cough with our country physician and he said that if my cough could not be broken down from his treatment, I purchased a bottle of medicine and in two weeks time my cough was all gone. I am sure the "Golden Medical" Doctor existence and I also know that Dr. Pleurose Favortice Prescription is recommended, for I have taken it. Hoping that others may be benefited as I have been, I remain. Yours with respect. Mrs M. BLAIER, Morgan, Cork, Co. Wt. Dr. Pierce's Good temper is largely a mabe Dr. Pierce largely a master health, and good health is of good health activity of the bowels. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure constipation. They are safe, sure and speedy, and once taken do not have to be taken every day. "Pellets" is a gentle laxative, and two a mild cathartic. They never Pellets cathartic. They never gripe. By all druggists. Pellets. FARMS For Sale on or near J. RUALLY, Miamisburg, Miamisburg $100 Weekly Easily Made Writing health and accident insurance packages in necessary. Write Banker's Accident Co., Beaumont Your jobber, or direct from factory, Florida, Th. WHY GET SOAKED WHEN TOWER'S FISH BRAND OILED CLIPPING WILL KEEP YOU DRY ON SALE WHERE LOOK FOR ABOVE TRADE PACK SCREEN OF INITIATION CATALOGUE FREE SHOWING FULLY LABORATORY AND HAT. A. J. TOWER CO., BOSTON, MASS. U.B.A. TOWER CANADIAN CO., TORONTO, CANADA. SOUTHERN CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES. In no part of the United States there has been agricultural development as along the lines of the Illinois Central and the Yazoo & Mississippi Rivers. In the past ten years Mississippi and Louisiana, within the past ten years, Cities and towns have doubled their land area and been erected. Farm jobs have more than doubled in value. Hundreds of industries have been established, a result there is an unprecedented demand for Especially Farm Tenants. Parties with small capital, seeking an opportunity would prefer to rent for a couple of years before moving to larger cities. Parties should address a postal card to Mr. J. F. Merry, Assistant General Passenger Agent. Merry will be responsible for matters concerning the territory above described, and give specific replies to all inquiries. Big Sale Tomorrow on New Spring Novelty Silks and Sample Line of New Spring Skirts at 50c on the Dollar, Special Values Will be offered Saturday on Clothing, Shoes, Etc. Saturday Silk Sale! A remarkable purchase of the newest spring Novelty Silks was made by our buyer last week, these Silks are nineteen inches in width and consist of Checks, Stripes, Plaids and in all the newest patterns, in the Chiffon, Taffetas, Etc., worth up to $1.00 per yard, these Silks reached our store yesterday, over 2500 yards to select from will go tomorrow, your choice per yard at Shoe Specials for Saturday Boys' Satin Calf Lace Shoes, sizes 2 to 5 1/4, per pair ..... 95c Youths' Vici Kid and Satin Calf Lace Shoes, sizes 11 to 2 per pair..... 90c Men's Satin Calf Lace Shoes per pair..... $1.00 Men's Vici or Calf fine Shoes worth up to $3.50 tomorrow special per pair..... $1.95 The pastor tried to deliver the word as best he could from these words: "Can a mother forget her suckling child." We are glad to note that the Holy Ghost fed on all the house. On the 12th of March is our second quarterly meeting. The presiding elder will owe with us. On last Thursday Mrs. M. L. Shaw entertained as her home the woman white missionary. There were present Misses Blanch and Bertha Allon, Mrs. Mabel Coleman, Mrs. Nannie Shaffoy, Mrs. Eleanor Yegos and Mrs. Emma Austin. The meeting was presided over by the president, Mrs. Emma Jones. The meeting was quite a success. Refreshments were served. The society will be entertained by the president Mrs. Jones. Come over and help us. Come and go with us and we will do you good. BOONE, IOWA, We are glad to note that Mrs. Morng is able to be out again and Mrs. Cowen is also better. On next Sunday there will be quarterly meeting at the A. M. E. church. All are most cordially invited to come and be with us. We expect the pass SETTLERS' ONE-WAY SECOND CLASS RATES To Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota (including Black Hills District), Wyoming, Manitoba, Western Ontario, Saskatchewan and Assiniboia. Via the North-Western Line, on Tuesdays, March 7, 14, 21 and 23, and April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1905. For tickets and full information apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TRENDS FROM LIFE BEFORE AND AFTER TREATMENT. FORD'S ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW (Copyrighted) This wonderful hair pomade is the only safe preparation in the world that makes kinky or curly hair grow long and silky. It prevents the hair from failing the scalp, prevents the hair from falling over 45 years, and used by thousands Warranted customers for straightening kinky hair. Beware of sold for straightening kinky hair. Beware of Ozonized Ox Marrow is put up only in certain areas and is not sold in the United States. See that "Ozonized Ox Marrow" is in Chicago, U.S.A. is printed on the package. Do not be by your side by your side. Calm to be just as good—but always insist upon getting the hair straight, soft and beautiful. What is the best hair preparation appears once so much desired. A toilet needs for ladies, gentlemen and children. Elegantly perfumed, the quality is the best and most economical. The preparation equal to it. Full directions with every bottle of 30 cents. Sold by druggists or by the supermarket. Sold by postal, or $1.40 for three bottles, express Mail or by express money order. Please Send postal or express money order. Write your name and address plainly to OZONIZED OX MARROW CO, Charles Ford Press 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Illinois. tor home Tuesday. On Sunday, March 5, at 3 p. m. the Rev. Mr. Edie of the Free 'Methodist church of this city will preach at the A. M. E. church Monday night. **STEVE SAYLOR** On last hurry Mrs. N. Sheffey entertained the woman Mite Mission- ary society at her home last Thurs- EVERY PROGRESSIVE AMBITIOUS SELF RESPECTING MECHANIC MACHINIST RAIL- ROAD MAN PRINTER OR OTHER WORKMAN HAS AN INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH PUCK'S SOAP THERE'S A REASON SUPPOSE YOU TRY IT PUCK SOAP CO. DES MOINES Our Great Special — Complete WORTH FIVE DOLLARS. ONLY $1.00 BEAUTY OUTFIT "Ozono" THE SWEET-SCENTED KING OF HAIR TONICS MOST NAPID HAIR-GROWER IN EXISTENCE HARMLESS-RELIABLE-SUPREME READ! READ! EVERY PROG AMBIT SELF MECHA ROAD WORKN ACQUA PUC THERE'S SU PUC EVERY PROGRESSIVE AMBITIOUS SELF RESPECTING MECHANIC MACHINIST RAIL- ROAD MAN PRINTER OR OTHER WORKMAN HAS AN INTIMATE ACQUAINTANCE WITH PUCK'S SOAP THERE'S A REASON SUPPOSE YOU TRY IT PUCK SOAP CO. DES MOINES 49c specials for Sale 95c n Calf Lace 90c $1.00 es worth up $1.05 Women's Vici soles, patent lea Saturday, per p Women's $3.50 Lace Shoes, in tomorrow per pair ... Misses' new sp sale tomorrow For Saturday women's Vici Kid Shoes, single or double ses, patent leather tips, saturday, per pair $1.25 women's $3.50 and $4.00 Patent Leather ce Shoes, in welts and turns — choice morrow pair $2.49 lesses' new spring Tan Vici Shoes on e tomorrow per pair Women's Vici Kid Shoes, single or double soles, patent leather tips, Saturday, per pair ..... $1.25 Women's $3.50 and $4.00 Patent Leather Lace Shoes, in welts and turns — choice tomorrow per pair ..... $2.49 Misses' new spring Tan Vici Shoes on sale tomorrow per pair at ..... 75c BEFORE 510-512-514 East Locust Street day night. The ladies had quite a nice time. Refreshments were served. Mrs. Emma Jones presided over the meeting. The ladies of Saylor will let you hear from them before long. Convenience from us is good. We hope the Moman's mite Missionary Board will hear from us. AFTER Iowa State Bystander. BY BYSTANDER PUB. CO. DES MOINES, IOWA FRIDAY, MARCH 3 Published every Friday by the BYSTANDER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. Iowa phone 899 Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. Iowa State Federation of Colored Women and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. 75 Three months. 50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. J. H. SHEPARD, MANAGER. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the 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 wil," remember. Entered at the Post Office as second-class matter We will not return rejected manuscript, unless accompanied by postage stamps. Advertising rates for display Ads 20 cents per inch, for each insertion, Three to six months contract 15 cents per inch. Local advertising 10 cents per line for each insertion, counting seven words to a line. For churches and secret societies where admission is charged, one-half of the above mentioned rates. For professional, legal and announcement cards, yearly contracts, etc. terms are given on application. All advertising is to be paid in advance. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in Iowa. It was established in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns; Claton ..... A. A. Bush Keokuk ..... A. J. Fields Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine ..... Miss Fannie Groomes Marshalltown ..... H. C. Walker Ottumwa ..... Edna A. Martin Rock Island ..... Mrs. C. J. Toliver Sloux City ..... Mrs. Pta Grant Boone, Ill ..... M. R. Hill, Marcia Boone ..... Miss Mary Coleman Washington ..... 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Spring Now Special Values Will Manufacturer's Sample SKIRTS STYLE, FIT AND QUALITY GUARANTEED BY THE MAKERS At 50c on the $2.00 Skirts at ..... $1.00 3.00 Skirts at ..... 1.50 4.00 Skirts at ..... 2.00 5.00 Skirts at ..... 2.50 6.00 Skirts at ..... 3.50 10.00 Skirts at ..... 5.00 These are positively All New Spring Sample Skirts New Spring Millinery Tomorrow we will show the new Flower Hats for Spring. Our millinery department is now filled with the latest novelties in Flowers, Foliages, Ornaments, Ombra Ribbons, Chiffons, Braids, Etc., to complete the new spring Hats. Wash Goods--Table Linen Specials 100 pieces new patterns Wash Lawn and Batistes, Saturday salé price a yard..... 4c 40 pieces new Shirt Waist Ginghams, 10c material, Saturday per yard..... 7½c 31-inch. Madras Shirt Waist Suiting, 15c value, special for tomorrow per yard..... 8½c Clothing Department Men's Pants—fancy worsteds, black clay worsteds, Cheviot and fancy Cassimeres, broken lots, all sizes, pants in this lot worth up to $3.50. $1.95 your choice. Men's and Youths' Suits, black clay worsteds, black Cheviots in double or single breasted coat, also fancy Cassimeres,every garment is well tailored, suits in this lot worth up to $10.00, $5.95 your choice CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Cortesian Baptist Church, corner of Fifth ave. and Linnea, trees. Presaching: at 11 a.m. m. p.m. School system. Rev. T. L. Grithin, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center Streets. Presaching at 10 a.m. m.; 8 a.m. Sunday school. Presaching at 8 a.m. m.; presaching at 8 p.m. Morance S. Graves pastor. First Baptist Church-Corner School Penth street streets. Rev. F. Lonack pastor Presaching at 10 a.m. m.; Sunday school 3 p.m. m.; Mrs. J. T. Griffin Superintendent Venom team meeting 7 p.m., presaching 800 p.m. Burst's Chapel M. E. Church - Corner of 11th ave. Presaching at 11 a.m. m.; 9 a.m. Class and prayer meeting 12 p.m Sunday; Sunday School 2:30 p.m. e.p. Worship 3 p.m. and Class meeting every Wednesday 5 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor. 861 11th St Maple Street Baptist Church - Stitched on 10 a.m. Presaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday School 9 a.m. m. presaching at 4 p.m. O. A. R. Wimbush, pastor. Union Congregational Church-Corner Tent and Park streets. Presaching 10 4 a.m. m. Sunday School 12 m.; evening service 7:30 p.m. Presaching pastor Wednesday evenings SEGRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, No. 2, F. & A. M., Meet- First Thursday in each month at the Center and Center streets, H E. Jacobs, W. M.; Harrison Gould, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6, Meet- First Thursday in each month at the Mallon at Mallon hall, W. Hardwick E. C.; Gey, H. Clegget, Recorder. Nacom Court, No. 3, meet Second Monday each month at Mallon hall, Mrs. L. V. Mauriton, Mrs. J. H. Shepard sec- tary. M. Olive Court, No. 4, meet the First Friday each month at Mallon hall, Mrs. A. W. Mauriton, Mrs. J. H. Shepard sec- tary. Charity Lodge, No. 192, G. U. of O. F. murton, Mrs. Georgia Midget sec- tary. Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets, John Gutter, N. G.; I. M. Jones, P. S. Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets, John Gutter, N. G.; I. M. Jones, P. S. Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets, John Gutter, N. G.; I. M. Jones, P. S. Artie Tarnacble No. 472 - Meets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Ded Fellows Hall. Sixth and Walnut streets, Mrs. Nettle Hall. Sixth and Walnut streets, Mrs. C.; Mis- rille Bettle, Assistant C. H. STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERAL MILITARY-Ameri- cAN GWAN. Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer, 711 Bashaw street, Ottumwa. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St., DesMoines, i; Mrs. G Gray, first vice-president, 716 17th St. Cedar Rapids, i; Ms. Masz Taylor second vice-president, 125 Davis St. Ottumwa, i; Miss Lella Sheffy, recording secretary, Lock Box 77, Ossa loosa, i; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, cor- responding secretary, 1126 East Eight St. Muscatine; Mrs. E. B. Lewis, treasurer, 613 Harrison St., Davenport, i; chairman of state committees, Mrs. Anna Betus, chairman of Household Economic, 1517 Concert St. Keokun, i; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Mothers Child Study, Cedar Rapids, i; chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main Arts and Craf' s, Muscatine, i; Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Reciprocity Bureau, Rural Route No. 5, Ottumwa i; Miss Gerald Evans, chairman of Social Purity, 695 Main St., Dubuque, i; Ms. L. R. Palmer, chairman of Educational Committee, 28 Rollins Bleck, Des Moines. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYES DESASES OF THE EYE-EAR-MOST & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN.OCULIST DES MOINES, IOWA. 602 West Walnut Street. 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. NO INTERNAL MEDICINE NECESSARY Read what people who have given it a trial say. I have been troubled with Eczema or a break edders and back, for thirty years; that about died to be in Mr. Sandholm's drug store to buy a subject of skin diseases came up and he told me his word for it and bought a bottle of his Ecz emy and it entirely cured me. My skin is now as the greatest remedy I have ever tried. Druz- caw me personally. Add Mr. Sandholm's pene- tite it to cure, and you will do humanity a kindle and reputation. These are facts. Very re- A. LINTON, bng Salesman A. M. Hughes Paint & Glass Co. Kansas City, Mo. ema. covered with breaking out of this disease for the specialists did not give me any relief. I used Eczema Cure and my body is free from any erup- from the disease. BEN. S. JONES, URE FOR DANDRUFF, after Shaving. Stops Hair from Falling Out. All Druggists and Barbers; or write DLM DRUG CO. MANHATTEN BLK DEB MOINES TO THE PUBLIO: This is to certify that I have been troubled wi- ing out on my breast, shoulders and back, for this three months ago I happened to be in Mr. Sandholl cake of soap; that the subject of skin diseases c about his remedy I took in word for it and bough zema Cure and Skin Remedy and it entirely cured smoothe as any girl's. It is the greatest remedy I ha gist over the country know me personally. Ad dy to your stock, guarantee it to cure, and you w ness and increase your trade and reputation. These pectfully, Traveling Salesman A. M. Hugh This is to certify that I have been troubled with Eczema or a break out on my breast, shoulders and back, for thirty years; that about three months ago I happened to be in Mr. Sandholm's drug store to buy a cake of soap; that the subject of skin diseases came up and he told me about his remedy. I took his word for it and bought a bottle of his Eczema Cure and Skin Remedy and it entirely cured me. My skin is now as smooth as any girl's. It is the greatest remedy I have ever tried. Drugs all over the country know me personally. Add Mr. Sandholm's remedy to your stock, guarantee it to cure, and you will do humanity a kindness and increase your trade and reputation. These are facts. Very respectfully, Traveling Salesman A. M. Hughes Paint & Glues Co. Kansas City, Mo. To Suffers from Eczema. I have had my body covered with breaking out of this disease for the past six months, and skin specialists did not give me any relief. I used one bottle of Sandholm's Eczema Cure and my body is free from any eruption and I am entirely free from the disease. BEN. S. JONES, I have had my body covered with breaking out past six months, and skin specialists did not give me one bottle of Sandholm's Eczema Cure and my body tion and I am entirely free from the disease. I739 Missouri Ave. A SURE CURE FOR DAM A Pleasant Antiseptic After Shaving. Stops It For Sale by all Druggists and Barbers FREE BOOKLET SANDHOLM DRUG C A SURE CURE FOR DANDRUFF. A Pleasant Antiseptic After Shaving. Stops Hair from Falling Out. For Sale by all Drugstists and Barbers; or write FREE BOOKLET SANDHOLM DRUG CO. MANHATTEN BLK DBS MOINES FALCON FLOUR Made by Shannon & Mott Des Moines, Ia. ALCON LOUR Made by Lion & Mott Co. Des Moines, Ia. For Sale by All Grocers Sample Line Lands and Sample Saturday on Clothing, Shoe Spring Milliner The new Flower Hats for Spring. Our millin- t novelties in Flowers, Foliages, Ornament , to complete the new spring Hats. Lds--Table Linen Sp ash Lawns and ce .....4c Ginghams, 10c 7½c St Suiting, 15c 8½c 60-inch. Bleached Table- day, sale price, a yard .....70-inch. Unbleached Tab- cial for tomorrow, a yard .....14-inch. Bleached Naphe- Saturday, per dozen .....hing Department Lds, black clay Cassimeres, ts in this lot ..$1.95 Knee Pants, 12c plain and fancy $1.25 black clay wor- sible or single Cassimeres, every suits in this lot $5.95 Men's and Youths' Suits and striped Cassimeres, suits worth up to $5.00, your choice .....Men's and Youths' Su- fancy plaids and stripes worth up to $6.50, your choice .....Men's and Youths' Suits, spring suitings, black teds, blue Serges and fam- in this lot worth up to $12.00, your choice .....Men's and Youths' Suits, Scotch effects, black, unfi- Serges, suits in this lot worth up to $13.50, choice Store Men's and Youths' Suits, black Cheviots and striped Cassimeres, sizes 30 to 40, suits worth up to $5.00, your choice..... $2.75 Men's and Youths' Suits, black, new fancy plaids and stripes, suits in this lot worth up to $6.50, your choice..... $3.75 Men's and Youths' Suits in all the new spring suitings, black unfinished worsteds, blue Serges and fancy worsteds suits in this lot worth up to $12.00, your choice..... $7.85 Men's and Youths' Suits,fine Cassimeres, Scotch effects, black, unfinish worsted,blue Serges, suits in this lot worth up to $13.50, choice..... $8.90 Union Clerks PETER H. BURTON To Suffers from Eczema. EAGLE ```markdown ``` driven it a trial say eczema or a break ears; that about rug store to buy a up and he told me mottle of his Ke- eery aider is now as er tried. Dru- Sandholm's run- humanity a kind- facts. Very re- A. LINTON, Intt & Glass Co., Kansas City, Mo. this disease for the relief. I used lee from any eru- pen. S. JOXES. RUFF, from Falling Out. write MANHATTEN BLK DSS MOINES ```markdown ```