Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 44. CITY NEWS. If you have relatives or friends visit the city or who want to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your local news-Ed. J. Williams of Buxton is a capital city visitor this week. Alonzo Jones who has been quite sick is improving nicely. Mr. and Mrs. H. Gould will move Monday to 1210 Center street. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER SIX DIN STREET Mrs. Adam Dixon is quite busy at present in her real estate business. Miss Mabel MaGee is spending her one week school vacation with Miss Zoe Richardson at Clive. Mr. B. J. Hack who has been working in Centerville for the past several month returned to the city last Saturday. Little Hellen Thomas is seriously ill at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. N. Hyde. Her friends are alarmed at her condition. Rev. O. A. Johnson, pastor of Burns M. E. church, read a very interesting paper at the Ministerial Association Monday morning. Miss Susie London of Buxton had a very serious operation performed at Mercy hospital. she is now doing well. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 510 W. Third St. First class. Mrs. L. Denny. Mr. Murice Foster who has been undergoing treatment at the Mercy hospital, returned home Tuesday, April 4th. Chester Cishman who has been at the Methodist hospital for several weeks is still improving. It is expected that he will be able to be out again ere long. The Messers. Henry West and L. B. Blagburn, who have been suffering with an attack of the grip, are convalescent. The former has been confined to his home for several weeks. Mrs. L. V. Denny royally entertained the H. B. S R. C. Thursday, March 30. Mrs. Fred Jackson will be the next hostess. The president wishes every member to be present, as officers will be elected. Mrs. R. N. Hyde entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. James Hamilton. This is the first time that Mrs. Hamilton has left her home since she sprained her ankle last winter. The K. of P. of Fraser and Boone had their annual sermon preached by Rev. S. L. Hirt at the latter city on Sunday 26 ult. It was a very instructive sermon and was greatly appreciated by members of that order and their friends who were present. The Fair that was held at Corinibian Baptist church was a grand success and the Sewing Circle was well pleased with the results. The program was the best rendered in Des Moines for some time and was well attended. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 67 STREET CALIFORNIA ENCURSION. On April 10 to 14 the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. will sell round trip tickets to California at one fare, with return limit ninety days. Tickets good going one route and returning another, with liberal stop-over privileges. Call on agents or address W. S. Mathews, D. P. A., Des Moines, Iowa. CLARA A. CLIFF General Stenographer and Notary Public... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 ROOM 388, 390, 398 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, 19 MUTUAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 938 Room 388, 390, 392 GOOD BLOCK Des Molnes, 1a Services at Union Congregational church Sunday April 9th. Morning service, topic — "Temple Building. Evening service — "In His Stead." Popular Meeting at 3:30 p. m. Address by Rev. Ben. E. S. Ely of the Presbyterian church. All are invited. A NEW CHURCH A new A. M. E. Church was organized at Enterprise last Sunday by Rev. St. Loo S. L. Birt of Boone, who held services tickets at 10:30 a.m., 3 o'clock and and 8 o'clock. A large congregation was present at all the services. The school board has given them permission to use the school house until they are able to build a church. Seventeen persons were accepted as members during the day and on last Tuesday night they met and elected officers for the church and Sunday school. They expect to have services here after every Sunday. H. B. Wright has been appointed to the consulship at Puerto Plata, the Dominion Republic, a small port on the north coast of the island. CORINTHIAN BAPTIST CHU Prof. E. L. Seruggs, president of Western College, Macon, Mo., will be in the city next Sunday, April 9. He will preach at the Corinthian Baptist church at 10:30 a. m. An educational mass meeting will be held at Corinthian church at 3 p. m. and a cordial invitation is extended to all friends of Negro education to be present. A collection for Western College will be lifted in the afternoon. REV. T L GRIFFITH, Pastor, The entertainment that was given by Mrs. S. Joe Brown last Saturday night at the A. M. E. church, and the one given by Mrs. C. G. Phelps last night, were well attended and a good program rendered at both of them. At the latter one the Imperial Orchestra rendered several selections. Charles Morton, the boy who knocked the unknown man down last fall at Harris-Emery's store had his second trial this week and was found guilty by the jury and the judge sentenced him to eight years in the penitentiary. The Thursday Carnation club met at the home of Mrs. F. Helton, 115 Grand avenue, yesterday and were entertained with the Household Economics by Mrs. Helton leading the discussion, other members following; also a paper by Mrs F. G. Goggins; Mrs. Brown sang a solo, "The Beautiful City." Miss Selma Stanton read a well prepared paper, subject "Our Women." They will meet next week at the home of Mrs. P. Phillips, 1328 E. Twelfth and Hubbell. NUPTIALS. MACK-SPENCER On last Saturday evening at 8 o'clock at Enterprise occurred the marriage of Mrs. Emma Spencer to Mr. Albert Mack. Rev. S. L Birt performed the ceremony. Only a few of their friends were present. They will make that camp their home. We extend our congratulations. HOLLY-ELLIOTT. Last Monday evening at 8:30 occurred the marriage of Mr. Alex Holly to Mrs. Mary Elliott. Rev. O. A. Johnson performed the ceremony; thus another couple have embarked on the matrimonial sea. It is said that another wedding took place last Saturday evening on an Interurban car while it was enroute to Colafx, but as our reporter was unable to see either the groom or bride to have the rumor confirmed we think it best not to call any names. The Leader Department Store is Going Out of the Cloth- ing Business. Owing the rapid growth of their various other departments, such as Dry Goods, Notions, Clothes, Suits, Millinery, Shoes, Underwear, Hosiery, etc., the Leader Department Store is forced to give up their Clothing department in order to make room for their other departments which, are fast out growing their present space. The Leader Department Store has had such rapid growth that, notwithstanding the additional space they procured from time to time by leasing additional room and extending their main building, they are now compelled to give up one of their departments in order to have sufficient space in which to properly handle the remaining departments. They have therefore concluded to give up the Clothing Department, and have inaugurated a closing out sale. This sale comes just in the right season and will afford a splendid opportunity to those desiring spring and summer clothing. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET 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 ears 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. EDITORIALS PRESIDENT SEEKS REST. Theodore Roosevelt, our president, left Washington this week for the lone star state to attend the Rough Riders Regimental Reunion, to be held in Houston, and from there he will seek the wild secluded woods for rest, sport and hunting, where he will be away from the busy cares of life and its strenuous duties. On his long trip through the South he has met with a continuous ovation by the large enthusiastic broad minded people of the hospitable South, and no doubt the same responsive reception awaits him in Texas. We wish him a grand reunion with his Rough Rider comrades and a delightful bear hunt and much restoration in health. THE DEMOCRATS WIN IN CHICAGO. The municipal election Tuesday in Chicago resulted in Democratic success again, and the new Mayor with nearly all the city officers elected are democrats; while of course the issues were local and municipal and strict party lines were not considered, in fact all our large cities do not adhere to their party when it comes to municipal affair. We hope that Judge Dunne, the newly elected Mayor, may do even more for the great city on the lake. Mr. and Mrs. James Bradley of Chariton are the parents of twins—the father being 78 years of age and the mother 63. The babies are a boy weighing eight pounds and a daughter seven, both well Developed, healthy children. Mr. Bradley was a slave among many others owned by General Bradley of Louisiana and from him he gets his name. He was born July 16 1827. General Bradley enlisted in the war of 1841 and James went with him as his valet. After being captured at Boston Rogue Bradley joined a colored regiment and took part in the battles of Vicksburg, Fort Pillow and other battles. Bradley's first wife is dead. His present wife is an ex-slayer of General Bradley, to whom he was married shortly after the war. He went back to the old plantation after the war and remained some years. He went to Liberia with an emigration of Negroes and still thinks that is the proper place for the Negroes of the United States. This is the seventh pair of twins of which he is father—seventeen children in all. He stands six feet one inch in height and weighs 180 pounds, and is a strong, powerful man at present time. The C. B. C. Club meet at Mrs. Geo. Patton, 124 Grand avenue, Tuesday evening April 4, and spent quite a nice evening. A short program was rendered and Mr. Campbell the reporter delivered an address. Next Tuesday evening the club will meet at the home of Mrs. Geo. Stanton, 1208 Pleasant street. Visitors are welcome. Mrs. Geo. STANTON. Pres. AT REST. Buxton, Ia.---Special to BYSTANDER Mrs. Elizabeth Riggs was born in St. Charles County, Mo., May 7th 1861. In 1875 she was married to George Logan in her birth place. During this union two children were born. In the year 1889 she was left a widow with two children, one being married, the other an infant; at that time she was living in Nebraska. She and her infant and nephew, Julius Welch came to Muchakinock, Iowa the following year. In 1895 she married John W. Riggs, the husband she lived with up to her death. Mrs. Riggs was a loving wife and a good and indulgent mother All who knew her, respected her as a perfect lady, she was loved by every one. She was a good worker in the church and a faithful member in all of her societies. Mrs. Riggs had been sick for about two years; she had begun to get better, but a few days before her death she contracted a cold which affected her heart, causing her sudden death, Monday, March 20, 1905. Mrs. Riggs wrs 43 years, 2 months, 10 days of age, she leaves to mourn her death, a husband, a mother Mrs. Ellen Welch, two girls, one who is married and resides in Des From soup to meat, all through the meal, Whate'er the dish may be, A GAS RANGE will prepare it best. Get one and you will see. COOK WITH GAS CAPITAL CITY GAS LIGHT COMPANY Moines. Her dearest and most affectionate child, Viola Logan. Two dear neices, Eva Sneed and Esther Calloway, other relatives and a host of dear friends. The community in which Mrs. Riggs lived mourn her death. She was the BYSTANDER correspondent for Buxton a few years ago and we were very sorry to near of her demise, and we extend our heart felt sympathy to her bereaved husband, relatives and friends. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The J. S. Y. club held their monthly mothers' meeting at the home of Mrs. W. W. M. Robinson last Wednesday. Among the visitors were Mrs. Charles Boon, Mrs. L. L'Boyd and Rev. P. M. Lewis. On last Thursday morning occurred the death of Mrs. Eva Hopkins at her residence on Second street. Saturday the funeral service were conducted by Rev. P. Me. Lewis. On the following day the last sad rites were performed at Vinton, where the body was taken for interment. On the arrival of the party in Virton they were met by Rev. Evans and choir of the First M. E. chauch of that city and conducted to the cemetery where Rev. Evans officiate, speaking in the highest respect of the esteem in which the deceased was held in that city. Quite a few accompanied the remains from here to Vinton. Sunday morning, in the presence of the family and a few most intimate friends, little Lauaa Ewing was christened by Rev. Richard Holly at her home with Mr. and Mrs. William Raspberry. We are sorry to say the little Laura seems to be rapidly sinking. Mr. Lewis Forester is seriously ill at his home. Little James Mosely, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Mosely, is also quite ill. Miss Bessie Mason and Miss Ella Thompson of Iowa City were Sunday visitors in the Rapids. The ladies of the Trustees' relief gave their first entertainment last Thursday evening, clearing a net of $23 15. Stewardess sisters beware! Mr. Norman Brooks is at home again after a business trip to Omaha. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS. E. London of Buxton was a city visitor last week. Miss Bura Canaday passed through the city en route to Des Moines. Mrs. Willa Lewis was in the city on route to her howe Durfie Friday. Mrs. Ed Jones and R W. Franklin Misses Lelia Sheffy and Anna Smith attended the funeral of Mrs. Riggs, O. A. Johnson of the epital city was visiting friends of this city. Mr. Oscar Roper is spending the spring vacation with his parents. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. The remains of Mr. Henry Burnaugh, whose death occurred in Creston, Ia., March 22, were brought to this city for burial. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A. T. Clark of the A. M. E. church on Thursday afternoon. Mr. Burnaugh formerly lived here and was 5) years of age at the time of his death. The remains were lain to rest in the Forest Home cemetery by the side of his wife and daughter. Mr. George Burnaugh of Creston, Mr. Edwin Catter of Gittumwa and Mr. Fuller of Falt field were here last week to attend the funeral of their relative and friend, Mr. Henry Burnaugh. The house picnic given by the P. E. C. was very much enjoyed by all who attended. Mr. Al Campbell has returned to his home in Minneapolis after a short visit with friends in the city. Hate Chavez, Dred, and Rebeph Hate Chavez, Dred, and Rebeph Hate Chavez, Dred, and Rebeph 878 Grand Ave. 9ne 9th St. Law 1990 Grand Ave. 9ne 9th St. Law The I. K. S club met at the home of Miss Myra McCracken on Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Burnaugh are the parents of a fine baby boy. Mrs. Susan M. Grandison will lecture at the A. M. E Sunday School on Sunday a ternoon. Rev. John Smith filled the pulpit at the Second Riplet church Sunday. Mrs. Margery Grant of Knoxville, Ill visited at the home of Mrs. K. Bartlett last week. SIOUX CITY ITEMS The revival meeting which was in progress at the Mt. Zion Baptist church for the past three weeks closed last Wednesday with five conversions. The Willing Workers club met with Mrs. Maggie Thompson last Thursday evening. Mr. Algee of Manila, Ia. was a Sunday visitor in our city. A club has been organized among the young people known as the Twentieth Century club. They meet with Messrs. Touarance and Earl Casen last Thursday evening. Mr. Marcelle Clayborn of Omusha came back to our city last Monday to work for James Washington again in the black smith shop, he was sent for by the employer. The Mt. Zion Baptist and A. M. E. Sunday Schools are rehearsing for Easter Sunday. The Improvement society will hold its bazaar at the A. M. E. church Thursday evening. Mrs. Carrie Curtley who has been under the care of a doctor for several weeks is getting along nicely and will be able to be removed home Friday. Mr. Counie who has been a resident of our city for many years, but lately has been an inmate of the poor farm at Sargent Bluhs, died Saturday at that place of old age. He leaves a sister in New York to mourn his departure. Mrs. A. Jordan who has been visiting relatives in Fort Scott, Kansas for the past three weeks returned home Thurs day, she was accompanied by her niece Last Week. The Willing Workers' club met last Thursday with Mrs. Nina Williams. The Improvement society met last Thursday with Mrs. Hattie Williams. Cupid is getting in his work and soon you will hear the wedding bells pealing forth. Miss Anna May Lee returned to our city last Tuesday after being absent from us for several months. She has been visiting her aunt at Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Emery Smith came down from Yankton, S. D. last Tuesday on his way to Chicago, thence to New York and from there to Montreal, Canada where he expects to reside in the future. Mr. Philip D Brown, one of our well known citizens suffered paralytic stroke, his right side being wholly affected, last Tuesday at his home on Jackson Street. He has the sympathy of his many friends. The Watkin's Cornet band which has been supplying the city with music and which had become one of the favorite bands in our city has disbanded. We are very sorry to hear of it. A surprise party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles William last Tuesday evening in honor of their son's twentieth birthday. Mr. Albert William was very much pleased to have his associates remember him. A two course luncheon was served which the rest of the evening was spent in games and a social time. They departed at a late hour voting Albert a good host Those on the sick list are: Ms. Isabela Anna Washington, Myrtle Morgan and Mr. Edward Askew. Easter is not many Sundays off. The women are pleased but the men are not for they know what will happen to their pocket books. Mr. Brown and his family of Cressen, Iowa come to our city last week to live. We extend our hand to welcome them in our midst. Died in our city Friday, March 17, Angeline Sutton, the little daughter of Mr. Edward Sutton after an illness of twelve days with the pneumonia. She leaves a father and a host of little playmates to mourn her departure. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at two o'clock from the family residence on Court Street, Rev R. Knight of the A. M. E. church officiating. Interment was in Floydoem. etery. The floral offerings were num rious. We all extend the father our sympathy. "This lov: ly bud, so young, so fair, Called hence, by early doom, Just came to show how sweet a flower In Paradise would bloom." YANKTON, S. DA., NOTES: Well, April Fools' day is passed. How many can say it went without a joke or two at their expense? Mrs. Jones, her father, Mrs. Bland and her son Langstone have returned to make this their future home. Little Helen Dowdy is confused to her bed in a struggle between mumps and measles. Perhaps neither will win. Mr. J. Hill is up and around, but still unable to resume his work. Mr. Louis Smith expects to prepare to settle down among the Indians about the fifteenth. There is only one week of spring vacation in the schools this year, and as far as we can see the scholars are making the very best of it in various ways. The children of the Sunday School meet this week to begin practicing for Easter. With the assistance of Mrs. Jones, who has consented to help in the arrangements, everything will certainly prove a success. Mr. Marion will preach next Sunday mossing and perhaps in the evening. Judging from the color of the grass and the appearance of violets and other wild plants, Spring must be near at hand. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Mrs. Sarah Wright has been called to Boone to hold a series of meetings. Mr. John L. Spencer of Grunell was a the city Tuesday on business. Grand Master I. L. Brown and Mr. Lew Johnah returned from Des Moines and Enterprise where they went on business. Rev. Bolds of Buxton preached at the First Baptist church Sunday to a large congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Manuel Jackson and daughters, Miss Emma and Ella entertained at dinner Rev. Bolds of Buxton, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cobb, and Mrs. Sellers. Mrs. Lena James who has been sick for sometime is convalescent. Miss Flossey Wright has gone to Des Moines to visit with her relatives. ALBIA NEWS. Mrs. Della Mason who has been visiting for sometime in Hilton passed through Albia on routes for Buxton, Knoxville and Des Moines. Mrs. Della Martin entertained the Jolly Sixteen Domino Club Wednesday evening Mrs. Mason was the guest of honor, Refreshments were served by the club. Miss Ressie Davis entertained the young ladies club club Friday night. Re reshments were ice cream and cake. Mr. Chuck Parker and daughter, Miss Jesse Parker were Otumwa visitors Saturday and Sunday. Mr. Wallace Davis has been sick the past week. DON'T RISK DRS. FELLOWS & FELLOWS Are the ablest Specialists in the west. Skill and honesty by their motto. They have had thirty years successful experience in the treatment of Private, Nervous and Chronic Diseases of Man. Diseases of Mice They guard against them they undertake. Thousands of cases cured after being given up by other physicians. Why not consult the best first-line physicians? Urinary and Lingering Diseases, Syphilis, Gorrhonec, Gleet, Stricture, Enlarged Prostrate, Hydrote, Varicoccle, Spermatorrhonec, Lost Urinary Tract, Lung Disease, Impotency, Lack of Proper Development. Are You Paying the Penalty For violation of nature's laws? Lost vitality and shattered nerves cause failure in life. 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After a little more work the ladies will have the interior of the chapel in excel Price. Five Cents. ent shape. The ladies have worked faithful. The laborers and gardeners are preparing for an early and excellent season. The children are preparing to enjoy their spring vacation. Eggs have taken a drop for an Easter opening. Several visitors are in the city. RACE ECHOES. Louis Young, who is perhaps the oldest person in the United State, lives at Oskaloosa, Ia. He claims that he is 118 years of age and is yet hale and hearty. He was born 1787 in Tuckahoe, W. Va. Mr. Young has out lived three wives. He is part Indian and was a free Negro and lived among the Indians much of his time. He has been a resident of this state for a half century. Cambridge, Md., Mr. Andrew Carnegie, of New York, has written a letter to Rev. A. L. Martin, pastor or Waugh M. E. chuck that he will be glad to provide for the last half of an $1800 pipe organ for his new church when the same become due. The members of the church are naturally elated over the generous offer. Dr. W. P. Curtis is candidate for the nomination as one of the school board of St. Louis. We think the move to secure a Negro representative on the board is a good one and the Negroes should stand by the move and support their candidate. Whether he be Dr. Curtis or some other Negro gentleman of high repute.—Ex. President Roosevelt has appointed Sergeant George S. Thompson of the Twenty-fifth infantry to be a second lieutenant in the Philippine scouts, thus adding one more Negro to the command of the army in the Philippines. Lieutenant Thompson was appointed on his merits, having received high commendation for heroism and efficiency during the insurrection in the Philippines. He is one of the crack shots in the army and has received several medals for rifle and pistol shooting. He is now stationed with his regiment at Fort Niobrara, Neb. THE WARASH IN THE LEAD Joint Agent Norton, who represented twenty St. Louis terminal lines during the World Fair, has made a statement of the number of tickets passing through the validating office, which shows one-fifth of the total number handled were Wabash tickets. WONDERFUL DISCOVERY Curly Hair Made Straight By TAKEN FROM LIFE FORD'S ORIGINAL OZONIZED OX MARROW THE WABASH IMPROVING. In line with its policy of improvement in passenger service, the Wubash Line has uniformed its Cafe Car Walters on the "Banner Blue Limited" between St. Louis and Chicago, with white Tuxedo cots and low cut blouse vests. The new uniform is very striking and attractive. WANTED—10 men in each state to travel, tack signs and distribute samples and circulars of our goods. Salary $75 per month. $30 per day for expense. KUHLMAN CO., Dept. W Atlas Bldg., Chicago. is detected by a gradual loss of elasticity in the outer skin which subtly turns expression lines into wrinkle. JOHN H. WOODBURY'S FACIAL SOAP TRADE MARK FOR THE SKIN SCALP AND Cleansing WOODBURY'S FINGER SORP. keeps the skin firm wholesome and well nourished, thus retarding the ravages of time. For over 30 years this Face Soap has been indispensable to its acquaintance. 25 cents A CAKE. Woodbury's Facial Cream applied regularly whitens and preserves the natural condition of the face skin. INITIAL OFFER. In case your dealer cannot supply you send us his name and we will send prepaid, to any address for $1.00 the following toilet requisites. 1 Cake Woodbury's Facial Soap. 1 Tube " Facial Cream. 1 " Dental Cream. 1 Box " Face Powder. Together with our readable booklet Beauty's Masque, a careful treatise on the care of the "outer self." After a woman says "there's no use talking" she keeps right on. Defiance Starch should be in every household, no so good, besties 4 oz. more for 10 cents that any other brand of cold water starch. Sweet are the smiles a man's wife hands him on pay day. Important to Mothers. Examining every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and surely for infants and children, and see that it Many a man never has any beques thrown at him until he is dead. Insist on Getting It. When a Japanese soldier goes into battle he literally carries with him the good wishes of a thousand of his fellow countrywomen, for the belt of yellow cotton which he wears is worked with a thousand stitches, each of which he wears to his welfare. When his mother, wife or sweetheart prepares this tallman she begins by placing on it a thousand black dots. This done, she takes her wrist and puts it on her hands asks first woman she meets to take a stitch through one of the dots, utter a wish for her soldiers welfare, cut off the thread and tie the ends together. This process is repeated with another dot which has its thread and good wish. CHILDREN AFFECTED By Mother's Food and Drink. Many babies have been launched into life with constitutions weakened by disease taken in with their mother's milk. Mothers cannot be too careful as to the food they use while nursing their babes. The experience of a Kansas City mother is a case in point: she was a great coffee drinker from a child, and thought I could not eat a meal without it. But I found at last it was doing me harm. For years I had been troubled with dizziness, spots before my eyes and pain in my heart, to which was added two years ago, a chronic sour stomach. The baby was born 7 months ago, and almost from the beginning, it, too, suffered from sour stomach. She was taking it from me! In my distress I consulted a friend of mine experience than mine, and she told me to quit coffee, that coffee did not make good milk, I have since accertained that it really dries up the milk. "So, I quit coffee, and tried tea and at last coffee. But they did not agree with me. Then I turned to Postmum Coffee with the happiest results. It proved to be the very thing I needed. It not only agreed perfectly with baby and myself, but it increased the flow of my milk. My husband then quit Coffee quickly well of the dyspnea with which he had been troubled. I no longer suffer from the dizziness, blind spells, pain in my heart or sour stomach. Postum has cured them. "Now we all drink Postmum from my husband to my seven months' old baby. It has proved to be the best hot drink we have ever used. We would not give Up Postmum for the best coffee we ever drank. Name given by a little Creek, Mich.; There's a reason. Get the little book "The Road to Wellyllie" in each pkg. The trouble with the lobster business, as explained by the trust, is that there are no by-products. "Don't put a $5 hat on a 5-cent head," says Booker Washington. No applause from the hatters. Somebody is trying to prove that Juliet was forty. That's all right—she loved "like sixty." anyhow. Some kind friend will oblige by telling the mikado he would look much better without that dinky little goatee. Kissing, they say, is going out of 'fashion in Paris. That is likely to happen in any city where babies are out of fashion. Intemperance is increasing in France. Perhaps the 2-cent cigars sold by the government drive the poor Frenchmen to drink. Old Mrs. Oyama is now probably around telling the neighbors that she always knew little Iwao would grow up to be somebody. Several interesting explanations of the origin of the term "cocktail" are given. They grow more interesting after about the fourth. Perhaps it would be prudent for New Orleans to organize a beaublow brigade to stop the onslaught of that terrific mexican army. "Our liquor bill," says the erudite Savannah Press, "is one billion dollars a year." That word "our" is altogether too comprehensive. The magnetite iron sand recently discovered in Java is said to have great potential value. It will help to make weight in the coffee. Castro's lieutenant wants to invade the United States with 30,000 men. Why 30,000? Thirty would achieve exactly the same general results. The London fashion artisans announce that trousers are to be very tight, showing the shape of the calf. Alas, must the world see our finish! They are now praying for the city government in Philadelphia. They have been swearing at it for some time, and the change may help some. Before invading New Orleans Castro would do well to recall what happened there to an English person named Pakenham in one A. Jackson's time. Counting money puts a Baltimore bank man to sleep. If you are troubled with insomnia, take a thousand dollars in pennies to bed with you—Puck. A supreme court decision has upheld the suicide clause in life insurance policies. This knocks out another "get somebody else rich quick" scheme. A Philadelphia guiton who ate fifteen plates of ice cream and held them down with a pork sandwich is in a hospital. Lucky for him he isn't in a cemetery. In the spring, says an observant contemporane, women's footsteps turn lightly toward the millinery stores. And men's hands instinctively toward their pocketbooks. Lowlon papers see "no real reason why knee breeches should not generally be worn." This is probably because the real reason for wearing trousers are not generally visible. "When does a girl cease to be a girl and become an old maid?" asks "Spinner" of the New York Sun. It's an old question, and the answer in every case depends upon the girl. The German empress, says a dispatch, "dines nowhere this year." Let it be hoped the good lady has a "course lunch" and a "high tea" to make up for the dinner deficiency. Happy the man who has married a wife capable of making a virtue of the mother of invention. She can probably also evolve an Easter hat from a length of telegraph wire and a corduroy coat. There is a great religious revival in Philadelphia, but it is understood to be not far-reaching enough to embrace the sinners who transfer names from the tombstones to the election lists. King Alfonso is going to visit London after leaving Paris in the early part of June, and considering his emiliace as a matrimonial possibility, the British girls will all, of course, try to look their prettiest. How times change! Six thousand years ago this spring Adam went to the fig tree and did Eve's spring shopping—Chicago Tribune. Eve went to the apple tree first and hubby has had to hustle ever since. The New York Sun kindly explains that Manuel Garcia's preservation is due to the fact that he abandoned the pernicious habit of opera singing more than half a century ago, and so escaped acquiring an ambition to sing Wagnerian roles. Sir Hiram Maxim, talking about his new flying machine, says: "Yes, this time I think I have really solved the problem. I have always said that if a goose can fly a man should be able to." Apparently Sir Hiram never heard about the darky who remarked: "Huh! A cow's big enough to catch a mite, but she can't do it." Cottage City, assembled in town meeting, has resolved that there must be no more wearing of bathing suits in public places. That's right. You can swim a good deal better without suits. NO MORE ANNUAL ELECTIONS IN IOWA Supreme Court Sustains the Elections Amendment. DECISION IS VERY SWEEPING Various Matters Were Included in Question—Say That Inference That it Applies to School and Municipal Elections is Wholly Imaginary. Des Moines, April 5.—The biennial elections amendment to the state constitution was sustained by the Iowa supreme court in a unanimous opinion yesterday. This finally settles the long controversy over the constitutionality of the amendment, which has been twice adopted by a decisive vote of the people. The first adoption was in November, 1900, but that amendment was later declared unconstitutional by the supreme court and never became effective. Then a new amendment was passed by two legislatures and voted upon at the general election last fall. This amendment is now appended by the Supreme Court and an opinion written by Justice Scott M. Ladd, with the concurrence of all the other members of the court. The amendment in brief provides that hereafter all the general elections of the state shall be held in even-numbered years and that the terms of all officers which expire in odd-numbered years shall be extended one year to come within the number of biennial terms. This does away with a general election this fall and sets the election of all state and county officers for November, 1906, and biennial thereafter. In accordance with the extension of their terms all the members of the last legislature will constitute the general assembly which convenes next January. Another session following year will convene following year also beginning in January, 1907, its members being elected in November, 1906. The state officers whose terms are extended by the amendment are Governor A. B. Cummins, Lieutenant Governor John Herriott, State Superintendent of Public Instruction John F. Gallagher, Trailroad Council member Justice John C. Sherwin. All members of the legislature and district judges whose terms have expired this year also get an additional year to December 31, 1906. County treasurers, sheriffs, coroners, superintendents of schools and surveyors throughout the state also have a tenure. The next general assembly is required by the amendment to make provisional for the election of all other elective officers whose terms expire in odd-numbered years. it is expected that all of these will likewise be granted a year's extension for the Office of the Attorney General. If all of officers as extended by the biennial elections amendment. The opinion written by Justice Ladd covered twelve typed papers and was the only expression of the court on the amendment, all the other justice opinions, and the situationality. After discussing the general question as to whether the amendment contained one or many propositions which should have been submitted separately, the opinion takes up only two of the special points urged against it, the first as to whether provision for the legislature should make such changes in the elections of 'all other elective' officers to conform to the amendment, included municipal and school district officials as well as state, district, county and county says in this regard: "The language employed cannot be fairly so interpreted. In the first place the amendment so purports to relate to general elections only, not to those匆by statute to occur in the spring of the year, and the clause should be subject to be effectual." The other point strongly urged against the amendment in the hearing before the supreme court was that it provided for a eauge in the tax method. The judge said he would one with the shortest term to a choice by the legislature, as under the biennial elections periods, two of the judges retire from office at the same time. In declaring that this provision is not necessary, the judge and not necessarily a separate proposition requiring separate submission, Justice Ladd says: "The suggestion that the people in adopting the constitution originally intended to favor the judge who had served the constitution for chief justice, is without merit." The biennial election amendment test case was brought by W. L. Lobaugh, a trustee of Richland township, to the board of trustees of that township. Under the old law Lobaugh's term as trustee would have expired this fall and the board of trustees decided to force a change in the board's management which extended Lobaugh's term another year, by posting a notice of election this fall regardless of the adoption of the biennial amendment. Lobaugh at once brought suit under the new law. It was first tried before Judge W. E. Evans at Nevada. Senator Titus of Muscatine, author of the biennial amendment, and Judge George H. Carr of Missouri, author of the gument favoring the amendment and L. J. Parrish of Des Moines assisted E. M. McCall of Nevada in the attack on the amendment. Judge Evans decided in favor of the constitutionally taken to the supreme court, where advanced hearing was granted owing to the great importance of the case and the fact that if the amendment was declared unconstitutional, it was necessary to be given the housing of primaries this spring, especially in Polk county. Baby Browns in Swill Barrel Webster City, April 6—The little 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Rose of Stratford, in the southwestern part of Hamilton county, was drowned in a swill barrel yesterday morning. The father, upon coming home to dinner, made the awful discovery of the death of his boy. Lots of narrow-minded men are quite obese. 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They have cured anemia, and they have cured stubborn cases of dyspepsia and rheumatism. They are indispensable for growing girls. Should a woman change her views she sees no reason for offering either excuse or reason therefor. "Well," remarked Hercules cheerfully, "he is beating up at Atlas, "you seem to be beating up pretty well, even if the whole world is down on you."—Princeton Tiger. Aunt Nancy—"Don't say she dropped the locket in her bosom that isn't modest say she dropped it in her neck." Lucy—"see; and instead of saying that she unobsoled himself, I must say he unsecked himself."—Boston Transcript. "I think," said the prison visitor, "it would be helpful to you if you would take some good motto and try to live up to it." Yes," said the convict; "we like to use for instance, 'We are here today and tomorrow.'"—Philadelphia Press. Ethel="Mamma," if a little boy is a ind, why isn't a big boy a ladder?" Mamma="For the same reason, I suppose, that although a little doll is a doll, a little doll is not a dollar." Ethel (reflectively)="That's so. My big doll was two dollars."—Kansas City journal. What Everybody Says AT BED TIME I TAKE A PLEASANT HERS DRINK THE NEXT MORNING I FEEL BRIGHT AND NEW My doctor says it acts gently on the stomach, liver and kidneys and is a pleasant laxative. This drink is made with tea. It is called "lancee Tea" or "LANE'S FAMILY MEDICINE" The drips or by mail Mets, and 60 drinks. Buy it on the store or at the store where you buy the bowels each day. In order to receive the delivery address, Address: O. F. Woodward, Le Roy, N.Y. Purox-Colfax--The kind you ought to drink. The Genulac COLFAX Water. 600 mL. Matam, Stomach and Kidney Troubles. 600 mL. Matam, Stomach and Kidney Troubles. 600 mL. try a FIVE GALLON JUG. On the Trail with a Fish Brand Pommel Sticker "I followed the trail to Montana with a Fish Brand Pommel Sticker, used for an overcoat when windy, a rain coat when it rained, and I will say that, I have got to bed and I will say that, I have comfort out of your袜子 than any other袜子. (The name and address of the writer of this unlicensed letter may be had on application). Wet Wet Wet, for walking, Working or Sporting. HIGHEST AWARD WORLD'S FAIR, 1904. A. J. TOWER CO. BOSTON, U.A.A. TOWER CANADIAN CO. TORONTO, CANADA The Sign of the Fish TOWER'S FISH BRAND Great credit is accorded Prof. W. H Jones for his active efforts as chairman o the committee that secured the body of the late Rev. Hurrel Green and gave it a christian burial. The body of Mr. Green is found and recognized by Ed Martin in the dissecting room of the medical college. Mr. Green about two years ago became what denuded and was taken to the hospital for the insane at M. Pleasant where he died last week. The authorities there being unable to secure any trace of relatives shipped it to the kookuk medical college for dissection. The discovery was disclosed to friends and a subscription was taken to give the worthy gentleman a decent burial. The body of Mr. Green was taken to the undertaking rooms of Hawks and Ackly and later to the A. M. E. church where the funeral services occurred yesterday. Mrs. M. Franier has been very ill the past week with a gripe. Mrs. Mabel Banks of Pueblo, is in the city, called here on account of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. Dora Ware. Miss Mollie Opal Kellis has been slightly indisposed for the past week. Mr. William Rush of Topeka, Kan. is home on a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rush. His stay in the city is indo-route. Miss Georgia Green of Canton, Mo., is visiting at the home of Goo. Ashby, 130 Morgan St. Chevee Circle will entertain the State Organizer at the Parish hall April 12, in the evening. Every body invited. There was a Golden Biscuit entertainment given at Seventh St. Baptist church by the Sunday School, Mar. 30 '03. Their Suger indentent was asked by other young ladies of the school. They realized quite a next term. Rev S. M. Smothers formerly pastor of Doveport, will take charge of the 7th St. Baptist church, April 2 1985. Mr. W. H. Dixon the familiar enterter for the government, has taken up his employment for the season on the government steamer "Stella." ORIGINAL NOTICE. In the District Court of the State of Iowa, in and for Polk County, May Term, 1985. Hanks, Plaintiff, vs T. P. Hanks, Defendant. To T. P. Hanks Defendant: You are hereby notified that on or before the 18th day of April, A. D. 1905, there will be on file in the office of the Plaintiff, the District of Iowa, the petition of the Plaintiff, claiming of you a divorce on the ground of cruel and inhuman treatment, such as to endanger plaintiff's life. You are further notified that unless you appear thereto and defend on or be noon of the second day of the May Term of said Court, which will be on June 1, 1905, Iowa, on the first day of May, 1905, default will be entered against you and judgment and decree rendered thereon. Dated this 3rd day of March, A. D. 1905. W. C. STROCK, Attorney for Plaintiff. EXPIRATION NOTICE To Anna M. Kennedy, party to whom said real estate is taxed said real estate is taxed You are hereby notified: That the following described real estate situated in Polk County, Iowa, to-wit: Lot No. 81 in L. M. Mann's First Addition to Oak Park, now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was raised on the third day of December, 1899 to L. M. Mann. That the certificate of sale thereof is now owned by John Ryan, the said certificate having been assigned to him by the said L. M. Mann, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's deed for said land will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of the loan. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 23rd day of March, A. D. 1905. JOHN RYAN. EXPIRATION NOTICE To Anna M. Kennedy, party to whom following real estate is taxed. You are hereby notified: That the tourist, Folk Louise, is on a walk. situated Lot No. 82 L. M. Mann's First Addition to Oak Park, now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, Iowa, was sold for the taxes of $10,000. He sold to L. M. Mann; that the certificate of sale thereof is now owned by John Ryan, the said certificate having been assigned to him by the said L. M. Mann, and the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's de d for said land will be made, unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of the loan. You will govern yourself accordingly. Dated this 24th day of March, A. D. 1905. JOHN RYAN. EXPIRATION NOTICE To Anna M. Kennedy, party to whom following real estate is taxed. following real estate is taxed. We are hereby notified: That the real estate is situated in Polk County, M.anna, to wit: Lot No. 83, L. M. Manna's First Addition to Oak Park now included in and forming a part of the City of Des Moines, M.anna, on the 5th day of December, 1899, to L. M. Manna; that the certificate of sale thereof is now owned by John Ryan, the said certificate having been given to M.anna on September 7, 1903, and that the right of redemption will expire, and a Treasurer's deed for said land will be made, unless redemption from the state be made within ninety days from the date of completed service of this notice. You will govern yourself accordingly Dated this 24th day of March, A. D. 1905. JOHN RYAN. By A. H. Kelsey, agent. SPECIAL RAILROAD RATES VIA MINNEAP DLIS & ST. LOUIS RAILWAY. 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Oil Neuralgia GERMANY STATES HER POSITION Sets Forth Clearly Her Policy in Moroccan Question. STANDS FOR THE "OPEN DOOR" Bombassador Speck Von Sternburg Calls On Secretary Taft - Leaves Brief Memorandum Setting Forth Germany's Side of Cass. Washington, April 6—Germany has outlined to the United States in clear and emphatic terms the position claimed by the Berlin government in Morocco. Upon the receipt of instructions yesterday morning from Berlin, Baron Speck von Sternburg, the German ambassador, calling at the war department upon Secretary Taft, whom the president before leaving Washington designated as the cabinet officer with whom the ambassadors should confer, and in the name of the German emperor, left with the secretary a brief memorandum setting forth the Moroccan policy which Germany has all along pursued and from which he does not propose to be served. In substance the memorandum, which is couched in the most explicit language, announces that: Germany stands for the "open door" in Morocco no less firmly than in the far east, for the preservation of the Morocco status quo and for the safeguarding and protection of the commercial and trade interests in Morocco not only of Germany, but of all the trading nations of the world, the memorandum the secretary and the ambassador had a brief conversation on the subject of Morocco, Baron Sternberg calling attention to the commercial importance of that country to the trading nations and emphasizing the international importance in Germany's opinion of the preservation there of the "open door. The secretary opened the ambassador's his exploit of the German policy and promptly forwarded the memorandum to President Roesselt. Secretary Taft while expressing interest in the emperor's views, refrained from committing this government on the subject nor did the ambassador in any country present the president's attitude. There is no request in the German note for a statement of the Washington government's position, and one son for its presentation yesterday was the circulation in Europe of senasal letters to the emperor's visit to Tangier and the emperor's visit to Morocco. PEASANTS PLUNDER ESTATES Soldiers Unable to Stop Work of Large Peasant Bands. St. Petersburg, April 7.—The reports of peasant uprisings in the Baltic provinces, especially in Lithuania and Courland, continue extremely disquieting. Although Cossack and infantry patrols are scattered through the towns, they are unable to stop the plundering of estates by the larger peasant bands. At Werra, where a regiment of Cossacks fired on a mob which had complete possession of the town, the rioters were dispersed, but they broke up into smaller landowners. Similar incidents have occurred at other places. The smaller bands drive off cattle, burn barns and fodder and help themselves to grain and provisions. Dispatches from dozens of places tell of panic produced by the deprudations of the peasant landowners. All persons participating in disorders at Warsaw will be forced to martial law. The new regime commenced yesterday when two workmen were thus tried and condemned to death. One of them fired a revolver and another struck a policeman with an iron bar. An extraordinary case of wholesale poisoning has occurred at a cotton mill at Pabianice, Poland. Seventy girls in the coloring department were unconscious, and the room was unconscious. Thirty of them were taken to a hospital in a dangerous condition. An investigation showed that the illness of the girls was due to arsenic having been sprinkled into the room by unknown miscreants. PRINCE HENRY VISITS CZAR. Declared That Presence Has No Political Significance. St. Petersburg, April 5—Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia arrived at Tsarskoe Selo yesterday morning. At the German emassy attempts to meet the prince and to connect it with the situation created by Emperor William's ranger speech were ridiculed, it being explained that the visit of the princess to her sisters, the empress and the Grand Duke, was the prince's period of mourning were announced before Emperor William left Germany. The idea of an acute crisis in German-French relations was scouted at the German emassy. Princess Henry will remain at Berlin until the prince will return to Berlin in a few days. There has been a persistent ant rumor that the Grand Duchess Sergius, who is still crushed by the mirror of her husband, will shortly be married and devote her life to the church of which she is a very devout member. Sultan Buys More Guns Constantinople, April 7—An imperial trade just issued sanctions the conclusion of a loan in Germany to pay for war materials. It is understood that immediate orders will be given to the Krupp company for sixty-two varieties of rubber and three batieries of fine diameter howitzers at an approximate cost of $7,500,000. An irade similarly approving of a French loan is expected to be issued immediately. Togo's Fleet Sighted Off Philippines. Chicago, April 7—A special to the Daily News from Batavia, Java, says: "Togo's fleet was sighted this morning south of the island of Mindanao, the southernmost of the Philippine group." BAD STOMACH SHIP YOUR CREAM DIRECT We have no buying stations. We buy cream direct from the farmer. You will MAKE MORE MONEY by shipping your cream to us than by any other method. Write for tags and prices. DES MOINES CREAMERY CO., 3d and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA. Could Not Shut Eyes to Sleep—Spent $100 on Doctors—Baby Grew Worse—Curred by Cuticura for $5. "A scab formed on my baby's face, spreading until it completely covered her from head to foot, followed by bolls, having forty on her head at one time, and more on her body. Then her skin started to dry up and it became so bad she could not move to eyes to treat her treatment of the scab. Cure Soap and Ointment made a complete cure. Doctors and medicines had cost over $100, with baby growing worse. Then we spent less than $5 for Curecine and cured her. (Signed) Mrs. G. H. Tucker, Jr., 355 Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, Wis." Some women show a wonderful patience under cutting sarcasm. "Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy is 10 pounds. W. Ward, J. J. Miller, Jr." Some men are like matches, there is nothing in their heads until you strike them. Beware of Ointments for Catarrh that Contain Mercury. as mercy will surely destroy the sense of smell when entering it through the mucous membranes when articles should never be used except on prescrip- tions. You should never use them when you will do as ten fad to the good you can possibly derive from them. Hairy Catnip Cure, manufactured by Tinker Catnip Cure, is taken internally, actery directly upon the ear, and is taken internally, actery directly upon the buying Hairy Catnip Cure you have get the premise. It is taken internally and made in Tinker Catnip Cure. It is sold by Drugstore, Price, the bottle. Take Hairy Catnip Cure for constipation. Some new men never seem to know their own minds" the day after, Why It Is the Best is because made by an entirely different process. Delance Starch is unlike any other, better and one-third more for 10 cents. Some men never give religion a thought until they are sick in bed. No Quarter. The ewls which always follow after indication, billions or constipation will give no quarter. Better fight them to a finish with Dr. Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup. You'll be a man with these dangerous diseases, which will give you quick relief and permanent cure. Sold by all drugstores at 50e and $1.00. Money back if it fails. When asked by a teacher to describe backbone, a Norcure school girl said: "The backbone is something that holds up the head and ribs and keeps one from having legs clear up to the neck."—Ex. Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease powder in the feet. Care Cure Corns, Bibons, Swollen, Hot, Call Ache, Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails. Allen's Foot-Ease must be right or tight shoes easy. At All Druggists and Shoe stores, 25 cents. Accept no substitute. Sample mailed Fax. Address Allen S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N. Y. We make our friends ashamed of us by making ourselves ashamed of them. All Up-to-Date Housekeepers use Defiance Cold Water Starch, because it is better, and 4 oz. more of it for same money. No man ought ever to write a love letter without thinking constantly how it would sound when it is read out loud in court.—Somerville Journal. EFFECTS OF PROSPERITY. In the six years of the country's greatest prosperity, from 1897 to 1903, average prices of breadstuffs advanced 65 per cent, meats 23.1 per cent, dairy and garden products 50.1 per cent, and clothing 24.1. All these were products of the farmer and stockman who profited more than any other class of the community by these advances. The average in advance 1.1 per cent by that advance in the average price of metals. The only decrease in the average prices of commodities in that period was in railway freight rates which decreased from .738 per tonmile in 1897 to .763 in 1903, a loss of 4.4 per cent. The report of the Interstate Commerce Commission shows that the average increase in the pay of railroad employees in the period was a trifoil above 8.5 per cent. Two bores never get any amusement out of each other. Attended with tainted, offensive, or foul breath, bitter taste, especially in the headaches, poor or irregular appetite, sour stomach, "water brash," constipation, sternache, sore throat, or despair of despair and radically cured by the faithful use of Dr. Pierces' golden broth, more than his stomach; when it gets out of order he becomes billelous, dyspeptic, hypochondriac, nevulous, feels languid, fled and all fagged out. Nothing will more speedily or permanently improve the liver and bowels than Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It is compounded with the use of native medicinal plants, without the use of alcohol, not a drop of alcohol, not a benefit felt from its use is not, therefore, due to alcoholic exhilation, and consequence, but is enduring and permanent. The great majority of diseases have their inception in a bad stomach, indigestion, or other cause. Among these diseases are deadly consumption, nerve-racking, brain-wrenching peruvian prostration and exhaustion, brooding neuralgia, emaciating malaria, breeding neuralgia, emaciating malaria skin diseases. Dr. Pierre's Golden Medical Discovery is a cure for all these diseases, if taken in anything like reasonableness. The disease mentioned for the reason that they are caused and aggravated by the liver tissue, the digestion perfect, the liver active, the blood pure and builds firm muscles. If he may make a greater impact, he weighed by a penny-grabbing dealer into taking something else said to be "just a good one," he may make a greater impact. As a "Golden Medical Discovery," with its cure of cures extending over a third of a century. A Great Sufferer Cured. D. R. V. D. Prince, Bufalo, N. X. Dear Sir, My health is better now than it was, and I am grateful to Dr. Pierre's Golden Medical Discovery a debt STOP! W AND CONSIDER THE ALL-IMPORTANT FACT STOP! WOMEN, Many womens suffer in silence and drift alone from bad to worse, knowing full well that their ought to have immediate assistance, but a natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examination even their family physician. It is unnice. Without money or price you can consult a we whose knowledge from actual experience is g Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but a natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examinations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great. Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation: Women suffering from any form of female abuse are invited to promptly communicate with Pinkham and all letters are recc opened, read and answered by women only woman can freely talk of her private illness to woman; thus has been established the etern confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the relief she has received, she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any abuse does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. - Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received, and the woman is invited to attend only a woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of her community. That is at the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. We ask not only that you have received our advice has relieved the thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance by Lydia E. Pinkham Medical Department, Mansfield. REAM DIRECT We buy cream direct from the RE MONEY by shipping your method. Write for tags and prices. and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA. Monahan—"Tis always the 'h' unin- upeted that happen. Whin Owl wint home full lasht noight OI xipleted me woife would hit me wid a poter. "Mul- hoarn—"An she didn't?" Monahan— "No she hit wom wid th' flat-fron an planny-shoot."-Judge. Cottager—"Do you ever Parn folks taint paint picture like that, sir?" Artist—"Oh, yes; sometimes. Why do you ask?" Cottager—"Well, sir, this 'ere boy o' mine aint for nuthin'. 'E be that there delicate e' cand no do 'nard work; an 'not be' nout right in 'is ced, I thought as wow this 'ere u' nice, light occupation for c."-Punch. The story is told of a teatotaler who was trying to persuade a bibulous friend to quit drinking. "You can't drink all the whisky in the world," he was saying, when suddenly they came fore them, every window brightly illuminated. "No, said the other thickly, 'but look there! I ken make 'em work overtime." "See that man? Well, sr, he landed in this country with bare feet and now he's got millions." "Gee whiz! he must be a regular cipellade!"—Philadelphia Ledger. Lewis "Single Binder" straight 36 clear, Price to dealers $0.00 per M. They cost some more than other brands, but no more than a good 36 clear should cost. Lewis' Factory, Poison, ill. The pass field will have some difficulty in sneaking into heaven that way. Mrs. Window's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, soothes the gums, reduces inflammation, aids pain, cures wounds. —2 a bottle. Who substituted the word战 for criticism? That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you are confiding your private lilies to a woman with a disability and with a woman's diseases covers a great many. You can talk freely to a woman when it is revolting to relate your troubles to a man. You can be under-under-simplex because his lilies a man. Following we publish two letters from a woman who accepted this invitation. Note the result. First letter. "Dear Mrs. Pinkham:— "For eight years I have suffered something terrible every month with my periods. The pains are excruciating and I can hardly stand a wobble trouble, and I must go through an operation if I want to get walk. I do not want to go. Please tell me what to do. You hope I can relieve me. Mrs Mary Pimmick, 50th and E. C. Pimmick, 60th and E. W. Washington, 2nd letter. Dear Mrs. Pinkham—: Your very helpful your advice and taking Loyin E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I am very anxious to send your my testimony, that others may know their Best of Backs Give Out Under the Burden of Daily Toll. Leuctant George G. Warren, of No. 3 Chemical, Washington, D. C. says: "It's an honest fact that Donna Kidney Pills did me a great lot of good, and if it were not true I would not recommend them. It was the strain of lifting that brought on kidney trouble and weakened my back, but since we me a great lot of good, and if it were not true I would not recommend them. It was the strain of lifting that brought on kidney trouble and weakened my back, but since using Dan's Kidney Pills I have lifted 600 pounds and no bad effects. I have not felt the trouble come back since, although I had suffered for five or six years, and other remedies had not helped me all." For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. The average man meets temptations about three-fourths of the way. I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved my life three years ago.-Miss Tros. Romina, Maple Street, Norwich, N.Y. Feb. 17, 1908. Half the good that is done in the world is done by not doing evil. Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurse in the Children's in New York, cure Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Bowels and Destroy Worm. 25c. sample testimonials. At all drugs, 25c. sample FREE. Address A. S. Olmsted, Le Roy, N.Y. If you hack sense, it will show when you get a gun in your hands. WOMEN, rift along that they a natural exposing them- aminations of unnecessary. built a woman ence is great. Station: female weak- ate with Mrs. are received, not only. A illness to a the eternal women en. Out the able go th- then any she rous nam "As you know, I wrote you that my doctor said I must have an operation or I could not live," then wrote you, telling you my anxiety is entirely well. I can walk miles without an ache or a pain, and I love my life to you and I will suffer every day. I wish every suffering woman would read this testimonium and realize the value of writing to you and your remedy." Mrs. Mary Wickham, P.O., Washington, D.C. When a medicine has been successful in restoring to health so many women whose testimony is so unquestionable, you cannot well say, without trying it, "I do not believe it will help me." If you are ill, don't hesitate to get a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's vegetable juice. For a bottle of Pinkham, Lynn, Mass, for special advice it is free and always helpful. ```markdown ``` and the name of this basket. You can you one packet each of the Giant Mint Giant Mint Asterix Cis: Dikinus Pinks. Ec: Early 10c. Mixed Poppies. 10c. Mixed Poppies. torial. 50c. Special price. vegetable Illustrated Catalogue of flower, vegetable and farm seeds, etc. for 1000, free. I. N. KRAMER. S. SON. CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA. EASY DYE Colors Instantly. Won't stain Hand of Mosel. Onsite for All Fabrics. No Boiling Except for Wool. Sold in Collisible Tubes. 15 cents. Twenty Cotton. If not handed by dealer and us 15 cents and we will mail you one seb of AMERICAN COLOR COMPANY, 5233 E. Washington St. Indianapolis, Ind. 100 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE EXCURSIONS TO THE Free Grant Lands OF Western Canada. Hundreds of thousands of acres of the bess landed on Lands on the Contiguous free to the settler. Adjoining lands may be purchased from railway and land companies at reasonable prices. For information about railway transportation etc. apply to Superintendent of Immigration Office, Office of Public Works, Canadian Government Agency - E. T. Hoehens, 81 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minneapolis; W. V. Bouret, 801 New York Life Building, Gahana Nebraska. PISO ST CURE FOR 25 CENTS Best Coach Syrm, Taste Good. Use in cold, sold drinks. CONSUMPTION Closing-out Sale $25,000Stock Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing Must Quit the Clothing Dep't To make room for the marvelously rapid growing business. It's but little over three years since we moved from the single room of 518 East Locust St. to the rooms 510-512 which we now occupy with Dry Goods, Shoes, Millinery, Cloaks, Suits, Fancy Dry Goods, Notions, Etc., these departments grew so quickly that in one year the Clothing Department which at that time was also kept in this double store room was badly crowding the other departments and much in the way, therefore, we leased the adjoining room No. 514 wherein we continued the clothing department. The remarkable increase of trade continued; last fall we found it necessary to build an addition covering the entire length of the lots to the rooms 510 and 512 in order to conveniently accommodate the Dry Goods, Millinery, Cloak, Suit, Notion, Underwear, Hosiery, Shoe, Etc., departments. And within the short time of six months owing to the Phenomenal growth of business in these lines we find that we are in great need of more store space to properly handle the various departments mentioned above, therefore, we are forced to sacrifice our Clothing business for the departments most necessary in conducting a profitable department store business. This Gigantic Clothing Closing-Out Sale Will Start Saturday Morning, 9 o'clock, April 8th And will be continued until every dollar's worth of Clothing is closed out. We are sure to accomplish this quick as we inaugurate this sale just at the time when most everybody is in need of new Spring Clothing and our stock is complete with the newest and best merchandise for the spring and summer '05. New Spring and Summer Clothing and Furnishing Will Go Regardless of Cost or Value The Leader Dept. Store 510-512-514 East Locust Street Large Number of salesmen will gladly show goods. Union Store Union Clerks His Experience. "Love," so says a scientific writer, is controlled by vibration," remarked young Singleton. "I guess that's right," answered Wedderly with a large, open-faced sign; "at least that has been my experience." "How's that" queried Singleton. "Well," explained Wedderly, "I trembled when I proposed to my wife, trembled when I interviewed her father, trembled at the altar, and her midship has kept me trembling in my shoes ever since." All Suits ranging in price from $5.00 to $25.00 will be divided in Five Lots, viz-- Thousands of dollars' worth of Men's and Boys' Furnishings--Boys' and Children's Clothing will go at and about "Daughter," said the mother, wishing to inculcate economical ideas into the brain of the fair young thing, "these stockings of yours are past mending, but you might ravel them out for the good yarn that is in them." "Yes, mamma," responded the dutiful daughter. "And what shall I do with the yarn?" "Wind it up, my dear." "Yes, mamma. And mamma?" "Well?" "Shall I wind up the clocks in the stockings, also?" Less Than Half Price A well known Wall street operator who is a great sufferer from gout was complaining of his affliction to Mr. Russell Sage, who listened patiently to a recounting of the full lists of medicines and treatments his friend had tried. "The worst of it all is," said the victim, "every one seems to agree that there is no cure for it." "Oh, yes, there is," replied Mr. Sage. "Tell me what." "Live on fifty cents a day and earn it."—Denver Republican. Sign Painter Now a Duke. Edward Ockels, for years a sign painter at 11 Spring street, Waterbury, Conn., has been notified by bankers at The Hague that he is heir to the title and estate of the Van Salwick family of Holland, his brother, the duke of Van Zelden, having died, leaving no children. Ockels says his real name is Edward Charles Antonio Ockels Van Salwick and that his grandparents possessed one of the finest properties in Holland. The duke is still painting signs and will continue to do so until he gets his possessions, he says. The One-Eyed in Convention. Several days ago there were gathered before the county court house several small bands of men discussing the topics of the day. One of these small conventions contained five men who were earnestly arguing over a case which had been decided in court the preceding morning. Suddenly one of them exclaimed, "My goodness, boys, all of us are oneeyed." And so it was, five who had been so unfortunate as to lose an eye had by chance collected in one group. —Columbia State. 1 Store --- reads Needles Has No Hands. But Threads Needles. During her babyhood Emma Lou Lawson, now 14, lost both hands by amputation, made necessary by necrosis of the wrist bones. The little miss is an exceedingly bright child, an orphan, and notwithstanding her physical disability, can write a beautiful hand and work examples in arithmetic. She can thread a needle almost as quickly as anyone, and sews well. All this, coupled with her cheerful disposition, makes her a favorite with all who know her.-Pulaski correspondence Nashville Banner. Des Moines Iowa **The Idea.** The poetess took to the open, Her monogramed, neat writing pad; She trembled, eager to begin; She had a idea, she had! She it had a dream, she did! It really was too bad; She had no idea; 'twas just She had no idea; she had. —New Orleans Times-Democrat **Arabia's Climate.** Arabia has the reputation of being one of the hottest and unhealthiest *regions* on the globe, but all northern Arabia has a winter season, with cold *sings* and occasional frosts.