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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XI, No. 47. CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visiting in the city or going to make a visit, inform us we solicit all your love. We Ed. William Walker left last Monday noon for Lincoln, Neb. Mr. John Waller is one of the dispensers at the Happy Holligan Annex. Mr. George Evans has purchased the rooming and boarding house that was formerly owned by Mrs. George Morton, and he invites all his friends to call and see him, Mrs. I. N. Daniels is the new pipe organist for the Maple Street Baptist church. Their Sunday services were well attended. Rev. S. L. Birt and wife called at our office Monday. They had been to Saylorville to conduct services. He reports a good meeting. For the program see elsewhere. Miss Marion Porter of Knoxville, Teun, arrived in our city last Monday to visit with her brother, Rev. H. W. Porter. BARNES MEN'S OUTFITTER JR'S STREET We printed a very neat program this week for the Iowa State Federation of Colored Woman's Clubs, which will convene at Musdatine, May 22. Mr. Lewis Howard of Seventeenth street, who has been quite sick for several weeks, is slowly improving His friends hope to see him out before many more days. HICKS & HACK, the old reliable—Paper Hanging, Paper Cleaning and general jobbing. Mutual Phone 1329. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Newman, 923 Fourteenth Place, gave an Easter breakfast at 9 o'clock Sunday morning, complimentary to Bishop C. T. Shaffer and Presiing Elder Geo. W. Gaines. Other guests present were Rev. O. A. Johnson, Rev. and Mrs. H. S. Graves, Mr. and Mrs. Hervy and Mr. and Mrs. G. Elleston. Mrs. A. H. Smith of Kahoka, Mo., has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Lewis Howard, 1011 Seventeenth street, for a few weeks. She has enjoyed her visit very much and will return home Saturday evening. Miss Lella Sheffey of Oskaloosa, Ia., is in our city visiting over Easter, the guest of Mrs. F. G. Goggins in Highland Park. Miss Sheffey is the state secretary of the Iowa State Federation of Colored Woman's Clubs, which meets in Muscatine May 22 23-24. Nicely furnished rooms for rent at 510 W. Third St. First class. Mrs L. Denny. The reception tendered to Bishop Shaffer Monday evening by the ladies of the A. M. E. church was well attended, and after all the clubs had made their financial report, it was found that Mrs. William Smith, 841 Sixth avenue, won the first prize; Her club having brought in $135 35. The general rally was a financial success: they realized $1,000. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 317 8TH STREET Are we going to have a ball team this year? If so it is time you begin practice. John McClain says, "there is plenty of good material in our city," and he knows; so get together toys and let us have a team that will compete with any amusement team in the state. The C. B. 'C. club meet at Mrs. Henry Stanton, 755 West Ninth street, Tuesday evening and spent a very nice time Mrs. F. Younger of St. Joseph, Mo., was a visitor and addressed the club. A short program was also rendered. On Tuesday evening May 2, the club will give a May party at Corinthian Baptist church. A fine program will be rendered. Dr. A. G. Edwards returned to the city yesterday from a trip south and east. He will locate in Evansville, Ind., having bought an interest in a leading colored drug store there. Our loss is gain to the city of Evansville. He it an excellent physician and no doubt the colored people there will give him a hearty welcome. We hope and predict abundant success for Dr. Edwards Evansville has a Negro population of 25,000. Hats made to Order All work guaranteed J. KIRKPATRICK Practical Hatter Hats Cleared, Dyed and Reshaped WILLIAM L. LADYGIRL TYLES Hats at Factory Prices Best $2 Hat on earth $1 Grand Ave. Near 6th St. Loveland 1500 Mrs. Rollen Weeks has been suffering from neuralgia for the past few days. Mr Lewis Wilson of 835 Eleventh street, dropped dead early this morning at his home. Funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon if relatives arrive in time. Mrs A. Bartlett of Oskaloosa came up to spend Easter and visit with relatives and friends a few weeks. Rev. H. W. Porter is the proud father of a bouncing baby boy; born last Tuesday morning. Both child and mother are doing well. Little William, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Williams, met with a serious accident last Friday. It turned a hot cup of coffee over on its arm and scalded it severely. At present it is doing as well as could be expected. Rev. H. W. Porter attended the Grinnell Association of Congregational churches which met at Perry, Iowa the 25th and 26th inst. The meeting was well attended Rev C. Kays of Oskaloosa was elected Moderator and Rev. H. W. Porter of Des Moines Seribe. Rev. Geo W. Gaines, presiding elder of this district who spent Sunday in our city, held quarterly meeting at Saylorville Monday and also visited Enterprise. While he is not entirely well, yet he is improving. Services at Union Congregational church Sunday 30: Morning service, Topic—"Power of Faith." Evening service, Topic—"Commercialism in the Church." David and Jonathan league at 3:30, a popular meeting at which both ladies and gentlemen are invited. Address by Judge A. H. McVey. The Thursday Caraation Club met at the home of Mrs. S. B. Bryant, 1010 Eight street, with general discussion on current topics of the day, also several selections in music by Mrs. Bryant. The club will meet next week with Mrs. W. B. Cotoms, 1225 Park street. The Easter service Sunday at the Union Congregational church was a great success in every meeting. The little house was filled. The morning sermon was grand and the music arranged by Mrs. William Coalson, and Messrs. L. H. Shelton and E. T. Blagburn was good. The base solo by Mr. Chas. Lewis was well rendered. The Sunday School had a large crowd. The program was conducted by the smaller children and was much appreciated. The Men's League was very interesting. The evening program was well rendered. The duet by Mesdames Coslson and Birney was very good; the solos by L. H. Shelton and E. T. Blagburn were well received, and many will never forget Easter services there. Easter at St. Paul's A, M. E Sunday School. Aside from the presence of the presiding Bishop, the Rt. Rev. C. T. Schaffer and the raising of over one thousand dollars in the rally, the most unique feature of the Easter services at St. Paul's A. M. E. church was the program renedered by the Sunday School department, under the direction of Atty. S. Joe Brown superintendent, which was perhaps the most elaborate and the most perfectly rendered of any that has been given by the school in recent years. The church was elaborately decorated with palms and cut flowers, and a magnificent audience was present. The principal feature of the program was the music rendered by the Juvenile Choir of twenty-five voices, under the direction of Miss Ethel Bowmer, perhaps the youngest choister in the connection. Among the other features of the program were solos by Misses Marie Math and Ethel Bowmer; duets by Misses Lettie Cary and Ione Wilson and by Misses Ethel Bowmer and Oga Whiter recitations by little Daisy Brown, Master Horace Graves and Misses Lillian Fields, Emma Legin and others. A contribution of $5.15 was raised for Missions. BARNES MENS OUTFITTER 517 6TH STREET An interesting spring number among the magazines is the May "Co-mopolitan." It has a beautiful double front ispice by George T. Tobin, illustrating a poem by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The fiction is more than usually interesting, and is contributed by Herbert Quick, Morgan Robertson, Inez Haynes Gillmore, H. R. Durant and Katherine Perry. The whole number is profusely illustrated and contains several articles of timely interest. Woman Centenarian Dies. Louisville, Dec. 19.—Mrs. Katherine Jackson, 105 years old, is dead near Floral. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 1905. CLUB NOTES. The chairman of the Educational Committee, Mrs. L. R. Palmer, asked to be relieved from the State program on account of her eyes. Miss Anna Myers was appointed in her place. Programs of the State Federation will be in the hands of club presidents this week. All chairmen of State committees must report. The cooking articles in "The Twentieth Century Home" are of a nature different from those to be found in other women's magazines. They attempt to explain the principles that underlie the various systems of natural cooking. An exceedingly interesting series on Oriental Cooking is now being run in its pages. The article in the May issue is devoted to "Chop Suey." The many ways of preparing the natural Chinese dish are explained, and also how it can be made by the American cook. FAMOUS HYMN AND ITS AUTHOR John Keble, who wrote the hymn "Sun of My Soul," was remarkable for the beauty of his character as well as for his learning. In the May Delineator Allan Southern and tells something of the gifted author himself and of the origin and romance of his grand hymn. He says: "It is through his famous collection of poems, The Christian Year, that Keble is best known and will be longest remembered. These poems were written between 1819 and 1827. The early attempts were intended for his own church people to use on red-letter days in the church calendar, but the scope of the work was afterward enlarged so as to complete the entire calendar thus making it a poetical summary of the Christian year, and a companion to the Book of common prayer. It was in the second poem printed in The Christian Year that Keble's famous evening hymn, "Sun of My Soul" first appeared—a hymn which voices the sentiments and the prayers of countless Christian hearts as the twilight fades into night and we yield ourselves to sleep and to helplessness. "A visitor once asked Alfred Tennyson what his thoughts were of Christ. They were walking in a garden, and, for a moment, the great poet was silent, then, bending over some beautiful flowers he said: "What the sun is to these flowers Jesus Christ is to my soul. He is the sun of my soul. Consciously or unconsciously, he was expressing the same thought in the same language used by Good John Keble years before when he gave to the world his great heart hymn. "Sun of My Soul." FORT MADISON NOTES Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Kincheloe of Shelbina, Mo., are visiting at the home of Mrs. Kincheloe's brother, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Woods. Mrs. Nellie Castleman accompanied by her daughter, Miss Merle Basfield and little grandson Raymond Cranshaw visited in Keokuk Monday. Mr. Dan McKane of Denmark was in the city Sunday. Rev. Ford of Streator, Ill., was in the city Monday shaking hands with his old friends. The Easter programs at the churches were excellent. Miss Hattie Thomas of Weyer spent Sunday in the city. Three clubs have been organized by the Stewardess Board of the A. M. E church for the purpose of raising money to pay the debt of the church. The presidents of the clubs are Mesdames Minola Bell, Lucy Woods, Rhoda Harper. SUPERIOR, WIS., BUDGETARIAN. We are enjoying beautiful weather at the head of the lakes. Sunday afternoon Presiding Elder Thompson administered the sacrament at the A. M. E. church, assisted by the pastor, Rev. Wade. A large congregation was present, several come over from Duluth. In the evening the usual Easter exercises were rendered by the choir, to a large audience. Friday afternoon at 2 p. m. Mrs. Geo, H. Wade entertained at dinner in honor of P. E. Thompson, Nr. and Mrs. A. C. Oglesby and E. E. M. Ewing, head waiter of Hotel Superior. Mrs. Scott of Minneapolis is in our city to remain indefinitely. Mrs. L. B. Hickman of St. Paul, the state organizer of tee-clubs of Minnesota, will be a guest of the Ladies Book club of Duluth this week. She will address the clubs in an entertainment Tuesday evening the 23. Rev. and Mrs Wade attended a reception in Duluth Monday evening, given by Mrs. Harry Johnson in honor of Mrs. Hickman. About 100 guests were present. Rev. Wade will attend the District Conference and S. S. convention in Minneapolis next week. May 2, 3 and 4 SIOUX CITY ITEMS The glad spirit of the Easter-tide, typifying the unfolding of life into its greatest possibilities, was the central theme in the puits of our churches unday. The A. M. E. church was tastefully decorated for Easter with crape paper, On Time! The fire is right; the dinner prompt; the cooking delicious; and everybody satisfied,—there's A Gas Range in the Kitchen Gas Stove $10.00 and Up. No Charge. For Service Pipes and Connections. Capital City GAS Light Company colors being purple and white, with palms and potted plants placed around the altar. The Sunday School furnished an excellent program in the evening of recitations and songs. The Mt. Zion Baptist church was tastefully decorated for Easter with floral trimmings and palms placed around the altar. The Thirth School gave a program at 12:30 and the choir rendered its program in the evening. The Pleasant Hour club gave a dance at Simeon's hall Wednesday evening to a jolly number of young people. They danced into a wee small hour. The Willing Workers club met with Mr. George Washington Thursday night. Sunday will be raffy day at the A. M. E. church for the benefit of the Trustees. A singing class has been organized at the Mt. Zion church. Miss Eklah Johnson organist and Mrs. R. Catcheart director. Mrs. Nina Williams last test. Thursday for Canton, S. D., to be at the bedside of her grandmother who is seriously ill. Mrs. Sadie North met with a misfortune by falling down stairs with a lighted lamp, bruising her some and burning her a little, but not seriously injured. Mr. Percy Lennean, nephew of Mrs. R. Krug, who is employed by Mr. C. F. Weaver in his carpet weaving works, had the end of his finger cut off which was very painful; the doctor dressed the wound. It will keep him from work for some time. The May festival under the management of Mrs. C. E Stubblefield will be given at Simeon's hall Friday evening May 5, for the benefit of Mt Zion Baptist church debt. CLINTON HAPPENINGS Harry Jones of Chicago has returned home after a weeks visit with relatives and friends in Clinton. Mrs. Jesse Mitchell of Fulton was a Clinton visitor last week, the guest of her mother, Mrs. Wm. Henderson. J. T. Culberson has just added some up-to-date furniture in the way of tables and chairs to his 6th street ice cream parlor. Geo. Robinson of 10th avenue has returned to Clinton after several months absence in Seattle, Washington. G. W. Lucky was a passenger for the south on the Interurban Easter; his destination no doubt the tri cities down the river. Easter was observed in an appropriate manner in the several churches of the city. It is to be regretted that Bethe was not able to take rabis as in the past on that occasion. Rev. Carter of the Second Baptist church is in Clinton again after several weeks adjourn in the south-western part of the state. MARSHALLTOWN ITEMS Mr. John Spencer and family of Grinne neil spent Easter in the city. Mrs. I. L. Brown and children spent Easter in Toledo, the guest of Mrs. Brow's sister, Mrs Anna Green. Mr. Galoway Johnson has been quite sick the past week is improving. Mrs. Sarah Wright, the evangelist, has returned home from Boone. She reports successful meetings. Miss Jessie Walker entertained Mrs. Bertra Spencer of Grinnell at lunchon Sunday. Mr. David Flippen, who has been employed at the Pilgrim Hotel the past year, has resigned his position and expects to leave for St. Paul soon where he will make his home. Mrs. Ches. Gilmore Jr., is quite sick at this writing. Rev. Elleston preached at the Baptist church Sunday morning and evening to a large congregation. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Jones entertained Mrs. Hattie Worley and her son Thomas at lunchon Monday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Crawford are entertaining a few friends from Buxton. G. U. O. O. F. ANNIVERSARY. Gentlemen:—We announce that on the 14th day of May, 1905, the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows sixty-second anniversary thanksgiving service program will be rendered at the Maple Street Baptist church, East Ninth and Maple streets, at 2 o'clock p. m. Rev. Samuel Bates of Clarinda, Iowa, will preach the annual sermon. It is indeed pleasing to extend an invitation to the city to participate in the city to participate and help make a joyful noise unto God. Sing forth the honor of his name and make his pride glorious. This we should do, because when the colored man was despised and rejected by all other organizations the G. U. O. of O. F. Leads, England, heard his cries, saw his needs and opened their arms to receive him, giving the American negro the right to open lodge thus correctly promulgating the principle of friendship, love and truth. Those men not only read the Declaration of Independence, but saw the broad principles in it: that all men are created equal, made in the image and likeness of God. You will thus observe that God in his infinite mercy and goodness did not intend for each of us to be deprived of this essential means of bettering his condition in life, elevating the character of each other and teaching the principles of the fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Peter Ogden was the Moses destined to bring this Grand United Order of Odd Fellows to the helpless negroes of America, to bless and to cheer them in life, making better husbands, kinder fathers and respectable citizens. This order, since its introduction among the colored people, has flourished and blossomed as a rose. It teaches them to endure, demonstrating to all mankind that by sobriety, industry, frugality and an answering purpose they can compete with the more favored races of the world. This order has prospered in the past today stands at the topmost round of the secret organizations in this country. It pays out to its sick and distressed, its widows and orphans, more than a quarter of a million dollars annually. As negroes we should never forget, no matter what people may allege, that no society or organization, with the exception of the church of God, has done more for the advancement of the colored man intellectually, socially and morally, and none has done as much for his pecuniary aid in the hour of distress, sickness or want as the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows. "A friend in need is a friend indeed," and this order, which is recognized all over this great world as the greatest patriotic lodge in existence, seems to understand this phase thoroughly. In this process lies only in an honorable and upright course, and our manhood and womanhood can best be assisted by intelligence, progressiveness and respectability. Then we can feel assured of increased benefits in the future. Our steps have been forward, not backward. Fraternity and union are deeply imbbed in the hearts of the American people. The sincerity of a man reaches to his sentences. Every word that he utters colors the atmosphere about him; therefore, let every man speak wisely and well, for we are persuaded that a thread runs through all things and all words are strung on it. Cultivate calmness of speech, and harken unto the words of righteousness, for they shall be unto thee as a lamp that lighted thy soul. Love transfigures truth transforms and chooses glorifies. It is indeed encouraging to know that this Grand United Lodge of Odd Fellows has not lost any of its virility, nor have the self-governing principles been weakened. It is not stupid but permanent, and it is a magnet in space. It moves and attracts, and we as a people should do likewise. We should advance as time advances, and be so welded together, so systematized that we should be able to attract others, but in order to be able o attract we must keep love, truth and brotherhood as a printed sign for our observance. Since the Grand United Order of Odd Fellows has been in existence from time immemorial, we should hold up the banner of its principles, which are friendship, love and truth. 2. Master of Ceremonies S. M. M Brown read law 93, page 94. 3. Hymn, All Hall the Power of Jesus' Name, by congregation. 4. Prayer by the mhisther. 5. Song by the chapte. 6. Responsive reading by the order. H. H. McCraven, N. G. I. M. Jones, P. G. I. M. Brown, Advocate. ALBIA NEWS. On Monday April 17 Mrs. L. Jonee entertained the Monday club. Refresh-were served. Easter exercises were held at the A. M. E. church Sunday afternoon. A very nice program was rendered. Mr. Boman made a very interesting address. Mrs. Anna Jones entertained the Monday club April 24. Lunchson was served Quite a number of strangers are in town this week. The Daughters of Tabors gave a social at their half Friday night. Mrs. Adeline Stoveson was an over Sunday visitor with Miss Bertha Thomas. The History club met with Mrs. M. Parker Thursday. Miss May Davis made a visit to the country the last part of this week. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES The funeral of little Laura Ewing was held at Bethel A. M. E. church Thursday afternoon. Although there was a study down pour of rain the church was well filled with her many friends, and the beautiful flowers that covered her snow whiteasket silently spoke the love her friends bore for her. She was placed to rest in Linnwood cemetery. Mrs. Fanny Thompson of Belleville, Ill arrived last Saturday, and for a time indefinitely will make her home with her aunt, Mrs. Fanny Hawkins. The church was filled to standing room Sunday evening when the choir rendered their annual Easter chorus, which was said to be the best one given in a number of years. Much credit is due Professor Lowery for his strenuous efforts in making it so grand a success. Miss Ellen Thompson and Miss Bessie Mason of Iowa City were visitors in the Rapids Sunday. Little Hamilton Jesse Wood, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Wood, was christened at the Easter Sunday evening service Mrs. Laura Brooks has been quite ill at her home on Tenth street. KEOKUK NOTES Mrs Ophelia Wilson has returned to Chicago, where she expects to fill a position in the post office in that city. Margaret Ann and Brent Couris observed Palm Sunday in a very suitable manner. There were several good addresses. Mrs Kate Hawkins has returned home from New Albany, Ind., where she spent the greater part of the winter with her son, O. Vance. Mrs. Dora Ware is still very ill, but friends hope for her speedy recovery. Mrs. Chas. Price has returned to her home in Chicago after spending the winter with Mr. Price's mother, Mrs. M. J. Dove. The house of Mrs. Julia Beutham on high between 11th and 12th streets, is undergoing a course of repairs. F. E. II. club elected officers at their monthly meeting. Mrs. Arna Bettis, President; Mrs. Mattie Case, First Vice; Clara Lowe, Secretary; Tisha Fields, Ass.t. Secretary. Brent Court No. 2 is making arrangement to celebrate the anniversary of their organization at Union Lodge hall on 16th street. Thursday evening April 27. Married April 18th at her home on Blondeau street, Mrs. Edna Holt to Mr. Emery McGruder. Easter Sunday was appropriately observed at the church of St. Mary the Virgin, 14th and high streets. April 19th at the home of the bride, 1718 Main street, occurred the wedding of Miss Carrie Frye, to Mr. Felding Johnson. A very astemable young couple, who has the well wishes of every one. They have bought and fitted up a beautiful litle home on 15th and Franklin streets, and there they are at home to their many friends. Those who attended the wedding from abroad were: Mr. and Mrs. B. Byres of Jacksonville, Ill, Misses Anna Harper, Ethel, Athalia and Irene Jackson of Fort Madison, John Treat and Ollie Folks of Burlington, Miss Irene McDowell of Hannibal, Mo , Mr. and Mrs. James Edwards and Miss Emeline Johnson of St. Louis. Easter was appropriately observed in all the churches. At the A. M. E. church, corner of 14th and Blondeau streets, a very efficient sermon was delivered to the Knight Templars of the Iowa Commandery by Rev. Lewis, which was greatly appreciated by all. The church was beautiful decorated and the music rendered by the choir was very inspiring. Friends in the city are deeply greived to learn of the serious accident which has befell John Turner. We wish him a speedy recovery. 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 Officer 1917 Residence 958 ROOM 338, 390, 392 GOOD BLOCK Des Moines, Ia --- Price, Five Cents. MT. PLEASANT NOTES. Mrs Ellen Phillips died suddenly Thursday night of heart failure. Although not feeling well during the day, she had not retired for the night and was found next morning by her little granddaughter, sitting in a chair, as when they had bid her good night. Death seems to have come quietly and peacefully, as to one who falls asleep in Jesus. Mrs. Phillips was one of the pioneer members of the A. M. E. church here and was a faithful member until the time of her death. She was born in Indiana in 1841, being about 64 years of age. She leaves to mourn her a sister living in Indiana, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Anderson of Davenport, a son, Mr. J. M. Watts and two grandchildren of this city. Funeral services conducted by Rev Clark Monday afternoon. The death of Mrs. Fanny, Harris occurred in Omaha after a short illness. The remains were brought here for burial. Funeral services were conducted by Rev Wells of the Second Baptist church, of which she was a member. Mrs. Harris was the youngest daughter of Mr. Elmer Ribbmond of this city, and was married to Mr. Harris of Buxton in July 1898. She leaves husband, one daughter, father, one sister and four brothers. Very nice Easter programs were given by the Sunday Schools of both churches exercises at the Baptist Sunday morning and in the evening at the A. M. church. The music rendered by the A. M. E. S. schoe with Miss Gladys Anderson as organist was unusually fine and was highly appreciated by the audience. Mr. T. L. Burnett left Saturday morning for an extended trip in the West. BURLINGTON NEWS Sunday's services at the A. M. E. church were beautiful and interesting and the attendance at both services was excellent. In the morning were usual services, but the evening was given to the Sunday school, which consisted of recitations and vocal music. The program was an excellent one, all acquitting themselves in a credible manner. Mr. Eugene R. Williams, Mr. Eugene R. Williams, who suffered a relapse, is much better. Mr. Rufus Keefe visited Mt. Pleasant Easter Sunday. Misses Jennie Brown and Mary Drake and Mr. Mutch Moore attended the Easter ball at Momouth Tuesday. Mrs. M. Lee is still on the sick list. The ball given Messrs. L. Cook and C. Faulkner last Monday was well attended and everyone seemed to enjoy himself. Esther Court had election of officers at last monthly meeting. The following are the ones elected: Georgia Brown. M. A. M.; Mrs. Julia A. Folks, V. M.; M. S. L. Tigg, W. J.; Hattie Tigg, treasurer; Miss Ida B. Palmer, secretary; Mrs. Alice Newton, I. G. K.; Mrs. Lizzie Mitchell, O. G. K. Next Sunday is quarterly meeting. Elder Gaines is expected. Miss Bess E. Early departed Saturday for Quincy, where she will spend the summer. Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell celebrated her birthday last Monday at her home on South Third street. An elegant four-course luncheon was served, the table being filled with apple blossoms at each plate were served, of the occasion. The hostess also received a number of beautiful presents. About twenty-five guests were present. Those outside of the city were Messrs. Spencer and Otis of Chicago. Mr. McNeal of M. Pleasant visited Burlington Monday. The Black Diamond club has organized a ball team. The material here is raw at present, but we think we can hold our own in a few months. O. C. Folks is manager and captain. Will the Sloux City correspondent please inform Burlington's correspondent, Ben Donaldson, from Missouri, is in St. Louis. Mr. Tom Cheek of Peoria is the guest of Mr. Fate Marth. COLFAX Easter day services at Colfax in the A. M. E. church were superb. The entire program, in the voice of missions, was rendered in the most advanced and up-to-date manner. Bro. G. W. Douglas, as manager, and Prof. Daniel Oliver, as director, and Miss Mabel Douglas, as organist, and the church choir, and C. W. Carson, the superintendent of the Sunday school, form a combination against failure. The church was beautifully decorated with mottos and flowers of the sweetest perfume, and ladies wearing hats embellished with the indications of spring, plainly short life was not extinct, and that winter, with all of its crisp and biting snows, frosts and winds, could not take away with her all of life. Our Sunday church were highly entertained by the Baptist church of which Rev. Winobuh of Des Moines is pastor, and in the evening our congregation was sprinkled with Baptist brothers and sisters. O, may we all go hand in hand. Following closely our Lord's command. Holding together the banner high. So long as we on earth abide. AB TRUE AS GOSPEL Speak well of your friend, of your me, say nothing. He who says what he likes will hear what he does not like. A man's manners are the mirror in which he shows his portrait. If cheerfulness knocks for admission, we should open our hearts wide to receive it, for it never comes inopposite. "What is the woman's ideal pet?" man, of course. The latest Russian riot began at a cemetery. Most of them end there. A diet of violets will prolong life, it is said. What's the use with Osler around? Mrs. Hetty Green affects a skye terrier. Her weaknesses are not numerous, however. Real true Bostonians read that city's new Greek paper as they ride downtown in the street cars. It is not true that the world owes every man a living, but it owes every man a chance to earn one. Chauncey Depew says the source of longevity is work. Will exchange one source for an automobile. It must be annoying to Bandit Ralsull to note that the powers negotiate with the Morocco government direct. Music is now recommended as a cure for hysterics in women. A new hat will generally bring them around also. Perhaps the matter might be amicably arranged if the ear would consent to wheel the mikado around the block. "Bathing is the curse of the earth," says a New York sun worshipper. Thought someone would vindicate the tramp yet. An English physician says that a meat diet will cause drunkenness. Must serve their meat in bottles over in England. The alluring feature of the scheme for extracting gold from sea water is that no trust can get possession of the entire ocean. "The man doesn't own the millions; the millions own the man," says Andrew Carnegie. Thousands long for such a master A fashion authority says that women should buy hats to match their hair. Might be cheaper to make the hair match the hat. A Russian fired nine shots at the governor of Libau prison and missed him. It was lucky for the governor that he was not an innocent bystander. Of course, the fact that census figures give New York only 3,902,097 inhabitants need not deter it from continuing to call itself in the 5,000,000 class. "He was a good boy and went to heaven," ended the tale. "But he was never rich, and now his chance is gone," sighed the kindergartners in chorus. A Massachusetts man has been working for three years on a crazy quilt. Will the women of Massachusetts insist, after this, on the equality of the sexes? A female lecturer advises women to keep silent "as much as possible." Somehow the use of that word "possible" in this connection jars on one's finer feelings. As to the use of comcobs in the manufacture of male sugar, it should be guarded that the cobs are used merely to furnish the unmistakable and genuine maple flavor. A West Virginia couple were recently married while standing waist deep in ice-cold water. There are more ways than one of throwing cold water on love's young dream. Hustle around now and acquire some tape worms, because they prevent their hosts from having consumption. With a twelve-inch gun one may cure all consciousness of a sore thumb. A New York dispatch refers to Miss Pastor as "the fortunate young Jewess" who is to marry James Graham Phels Stokes. Gallantry, if nothing else, prompts one to call Mr. Stokes the fortunate person. A New York actress' qualifications, according to the Evening Telegram, are that "she is deeply versed in metaphysics, psychology and sociology"—and she chews gum! Who could resist such a combination? Federal officials have decided that a saloonkeeper who makes cocktails in bulk is not "runder" That is plausible enough. It would be difficult to prove that the manufacture of cocktails ever rectified anything. Two patients in a Brooklyn hospital having been given carbolic acid for whisky by a stupid nurse, the superintendent jokingly remarked that the men "would have died anyway." that plea would serve a murderer well. In a Buffalo restaurant the other day a well dressed stranger approached a lady at one of the tables and beat her into unconsciousness before the crowd could pull him off. His graceful explanation of the assault afterwards was that he had mistaken the lady for his wife. Somebody writes to the New York Sun to ask which are the ten ordinary words that give the most bother to spell correctly. Well, "separate" and "receive" should head the list. In Russia when a man reaches into his pocket to get a pipe of tobacco the police at once jump at the conclusion that he is carrying a bomb. A mile or more of snakes arrived in New York by stormer recently, and there has been appreciably less demand for cocktails there since. F. C. McGutchen Charged With Fraudulent Banking. GIVES AN APPEARANCE BOND Action Due to Failure of Holstzin Bank Last Fall—Condition of Bank Was Not Discovered Until After the Death of His Father. Ida Grove, April 26—Fred C. McGutchen of Holstein, formerly well known in athletic circles of this state as athletic manager of the State University of Iowa, was indicted by the grand jury here yesterday on a charge of fraudulent banking. He gave an appearance bond of $2,500. It is considered probable that the case will not come up for trial until the October term of court. The action against McCutchen is the outgrowth of the failure last fall of the Holstein bank, of which Fred McCutchen was head, the firm going by the name of E. H. McCutchen & Co. The failure followed immediately on the death of E. H. McCutchen. The news of the death had greatly surprised as it had generally been considered one of the strongest institutions in northern Iowa. The state organization of Modern Western Bank had $100,000 in deposit in the bank and was one of the chief creditors. The case against Fred C. McCutchen was also considered by the grand jury last December, but the case was sealed up and no action was taken. During the years he was a student in the State university perhaps no college man in Iowa was more widely known than Fred C. McCutech. He was a famous football team of the same era from 1899 and 1900 and proved himself a most aggressive promoter of college sports. In the university he was unusually popular and he played a prominent part in student life apart from his activity in athletics; he was for a time the university's leading student newspaper. Prior to attending the university Fred McCutech held various important clerkships in the Twenty-sixth, Twenty-seventh and Twenty-eighth general assemblies. In this capacity he became widely known and through his friends. His indulgence will come as a surprise to his friends and acquaintances throughout the state and will cause much regret. His connection with his father's business at Holstein began some time after he left the unit and also probably after the first step that led toward failure had been taken HOSPITAL COLLAPSES New Wing of Clarinda Hospital for Insane Crumbles Clarinda, April 28. — Yesterday morning just after the workman had entered the new wing of the state hospital now under process of construction, the whole structure was completely wrecked. Luckily no lives were lost, although several were injured. The two steel trusses supporting the roof and ceiling of the second story snapped, evidently not being strong enough to hold up the mass of weight resting upon them. The workers had to be mobilized by the concrete filling of the roof and the ceiling. Seven workmen were in the attic getting ready to begin work when the accident occurred. It was a remarkably fortunate thing that no lives were lost, and to look at the wreck as it stands it could be seen that the human being to escape when caught in such a mass of debris. The board of control, with Architect Liebie, left on Monday after making a careful inspection of the building, so that the contractors who are doing the work had no reason to feel that the catastrophe any reflection upon them was possible. The wing was 42x56 feet and two stories high. BAN ON INTERNAL VACCINATION. Teachers, Janitors and Pupils Ex cluded from Schools. Council Bluffs, April 25. - Nineteen teachers and two janitors were excluded from the schools yesterday on account of their refusal to be locked by the so-called internal method. Over 200 additional pupils were also barred for the same reason. The county health declares that every teacher, pupil and janitor not vaccinated by scarcification cannot be admitted to the schools. Fifteen hundred pupils had previously been barred for having no previous vaccination and have conformed to the requirement. Mullan Gives an Opinion. Des Moines, April 25—Attorney General Mullan has handed down an opinion that the councilmen of the city of Pella are not entitled to extra compensation in committee work even if their entire compensation for the year does not exceed fifty dollars as a year. The councilmen are the habi of collecting one dollar a meeting and extra fees for work in committees. One of the men refused the fees and the case was brought before the attorney-general for settlement. Stork Visits Dollier Home. Washington, D. C., April 27—Hon. Jonathan P. Dollier, junior senator from Iowa, has a most excellent excuse for his failure to attend the Grant club banquet at Des Moines last night. It is all due to the visit of the stork at his household. A robust son, the attorney-general, has visited the Mrs. Dollier Tuesday morning and the senator is being showered with letters and telegrams of congratulation. Gun Explodes; Man Was Killed. Sloux City, April 27.—While holding a shotgun on his face and cleaning it on his face, he was charged and Benjamin F. Spect was instantly killed at the home of his brother-in-law, J. F. Filler, at Cherokee, Oklahoma, when he came from Diller, Neb, not long ago. No one witnessed the accident. BRAINS WIFE WITH HAMMER. Grundy Center Tailor Then Attempts Suicide Grundy Center, April 27—Stealing softly to the side of the bed where his wife lay sleeping, William Koob, a tailor, early yesterday morning struck his victim a terrible blow with a hammer, scattering brains upon the floor and bedclothes. He took to his own life but was prevented from so doing by the neighbors who were attracted by the noise and confusion made by the murdered bent upon his bed. The entire back portion of the woman's skull was crushed and brains were ooing through the ghastly aperture when assistance arrived. She died almost immediately. He was killed for some time and is addicted to the excessive use of morphine. It is believed that he was partially demented when the crime was committed. The combined assistance of three officers was necessary to infiltrate the crime. He is 50 years of age. Grundy Center, April 28—Efforts are now being made to determine upon the insanity of William Koobos, a man who was killed his wife with a hammer on Wednesday. Mrs. Koobos died at 3:30 last evening from the effects of the injuries received. Her sault had been beaten in in several places and both her hands were broken in a brutal attack of the man to whom she had borne fourteen children. That she lived so long after the assault has been a matter of wonder. Yesterday afternoon an information chapel in Koobos was filled against Koobos. INTERURBAN ASKS BIDS. Interurban Will Award Contracts for Building Line to Perry. Des Moines, April 25.—Contracts will be awarded Saturday by the Interurban Railway company for the grading of thirty-five miles of new electric road between Des Moines and Kearney, and for the Perry line to Woodward. The surveys are complete, engineer's estimates in the hands of contractors, and bids are now being taken and will be received up to Saturday for the grading. The survey will be figuring on the bridging, the contract for which will be awarded next week. The Perry line will leave the West-over line at a point about two hundred feet west of the new bridge across the river and meeting to northwest will follow the bluff past the Riverside coal mine to Beaver creek and will then take a course up Beaver creek to Granger, from which point it will continue almost on an air line to Perry. About three miles of branch will be built into Woodward. The line will not have a grade to exceed 1 per cent anywhere between the city and Perry and Woodward—a grade that is not equalled by any one of the steam roads entering the city—which has been obtained by Engineer Cummins after long search and much work and which, according to the report, has exceeded in expense of construction the average cost of prairie railroad work. The line is also well out of reach of flood water damage. INVESTIGATE BEEF TRUST Farmers May Be Asked To Tell How Trust Caused Losses to Them Des Moines, April 27.—The federal grand jury which is to meet in Des Moines, May 9, will probably be called upon to investigate the workings of the beef trust in Iowa. The attorney Miles has been quietly accused of an investigation for several months and the failure to call Iowa witnesses to Chicago is now believed to indicate that the investigation of the "trust" will be carried on in the state where the alleged criminal acts were committed. It is alleged that hundreds of farmers and scores of cattle shippers were driven by the witnessiness by the exactions of the trust. The many bank failures in the state are also laid to the doors of the trusts and from one source the loss to Iowa farmers in the last two years is placed at $12,500,000. The Dart Dodge, president of the Corn Belt Producer's association, is one of the witnesses, who it is said will be called before the grand jury in the event of an investigation. TWO INJUNCTIONS. One of Them Says, "You Shall!"; The Other, "Shall Not." Council Bluffs, April 27—Resting under a mandatory writ, secured by the board of health, to compel them to exclude from the schools all pupils not vaccinated by an approved parental injunction issued on the application of the frate father of one of the excluded pupils on the other hand, the Council Bluffs school board is in a position which can be correctly described as unenviable. Not having a legitimate daylight from the superior court. The mandatory writ has been in force a week and hailed from the district court. The school board was in a position where it was forced to violate one of the limitations imposed. Not having a legitimate daylight from the latest order, it chose to "pass up" and again yesterday refused admission to Sheriff Canning's son, to whom the injunction applied. This places the board in direct contempt of the injunction from the superior court, which stated that their rest will follow. Council Bluffs, April 27—Alvin Harmon was convicted of murder in the second degree by a jury at Glennwood yesterday, after a deliberation of only three hours. On the night of December 20, 1904, Harmon shot and killed his uncle, John Hampton, as the result of a drunken row near Malvern. The crowd had secured a jug of beer and held a New Year's celebration, which was pulled off a night ahead of time. Crushed Between Car Bumpers. Missouri Valley, April 25—Harry Harmon, single, aged 24, son of William Harmon of Harmon's hall of this city, was crushed to death in the railway yards here yesterday while making a coupling on a passenger train. The first attempt failed, and in the second attempt the engine backed down upon him too soon, catching him in the middle of a sober, industrious young man. The community and his sad death is deeply mourned by all. THE TEACHER'S FOE A LIFE ALWAYS THREATENED BY NERVOUS PROSTRATION. One Who Breaks Down from Six Years of Overwork Tells How She Escaped Mirry of Enforced Idleness. "I had been teaching in the city schools steadily for six years," said Miss James, whose recent return to the work from which she was driven attention. "They were greatly overcrowded, especially in the primary department of which I had charge, and I had been doing the work of two teachers. The strain was too much for my nerves and two years ago the crisis came. "I was prostrated mentally and physically, sent in my resignation and never expected to be able to resume work. It seemed to me then that I was not supposed to be tortured by nervous headaches, worn out by inability to sleep, and had so little blood that I was as white as chalk. "After my active life, it was hard to bear idleness, and terribly discouraging to keep paying out the savings of years for medicines which did me no good." "How and you get back your faith." A "bare chance and a lot of help" with a cove in the woods for many months, and when I was on the verge of despair, I happened to read an account of some cures effected by Dr. Williams' Pink Pills. The statements were so convincing that I somehow felt assured that these pills would help me. Most people, I think, buy only one box for a trial, but I purchased six boxes at once, and when I had used them up, I was indeed well and had no need of more medicine. 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The Interstate Commerce Commission is empowered to detect and prosecute violators of this statute. President Knapp of the Commission states that since this law was passed, rebate payment has been as rare as forgery. To most women the mirror is a great aid in the study of art. Nervous School Children Statistics gathered by various School Boards, show that a large percentage of school children suffer from different forms of nervousness, mild or exaggerated. Some showed a tenacity only other mental depression, and many the nervous twitchings of mild chorea, or St. Vitus'舞. Most of these troubles can be overcome by proper food, sufficient exercise, only other mental Syrup Pepals. It is a universal children's medicine, because, if good food is eaten, it insures that the food is properly digested and indigestion and restlessness are properly shown, it is pleasant to take, and safe and sure in results. Try it. Sold by all druggists at 50c and $1.00. Money back if it fails. 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A woman may be afraid of a mouse, but it is nothing to the way it focis about a telegram when it arrives. CUT CABLES TO PREVENT SPYING Haian Wires Have Been Broken By the Russians. SHIPS CENTER AT MALACCA Rojestvensky Awaits the Japanese Fleet — Peace Developments Are Still Far Away — Toilstbi's Wife Writes of the Terrors of War. London, April 27.—The correspondent at Hongkong of the Daily Mail states that the cable to Haian has been cut presumably by the Russian squadron to conceal the movements of the vessels there. NOW IN TONQUIN. Russian Admiral is Watching the Japanese. St. Petersburg, April 27.—It is intimated in naval circles that Admiral Rojestvensky is now in the gulf of Tonquin, where, under the shelter of Hainan island and far out of territorial waters, he can await the arrival of the fourth division of his squadron, commanded by Admiral Nebogatov. No confirmation of this addition is obtained at the airbase, where it is maintained that the exact location of Rojestvensky's squadron is unknown. FOURTH DIVISION EXPECTED British Ships Are Guarding Inlet to Penang. Island of Tonquin.—Ships Settlement, April 27.—The fourth division of the Russian second Pacific squadron, commanded by Vice Admiral Nebogatov, was expected to pass Penang and enter the straits of Malacca yesterday. The British authorities are on the alert. Guard boats at nights are patrolling the approaches to Penang. BATTLE AT KAIYUAN. Official Announcement is Made From Tokio of Battle. Tokio, April 21.—The following official announcement was made yesterday: "On April 24 a Russian force consisting of five battalions of infantry, sixteen somnies of cavalry, and one tank force advanced cavalry, attacked them in the vicinity of Kaiyuan. Our Kaiyuan force attacked the Russians in return, defeated and pursued them north of Mennichachn. Our casualties were thirty-eight. The enemy beetle attacked the force." "Two other Russian forces, one consisting of six battalions of infantry and sixteen somnies of cavalry, the other of twelve somnies of cavalry and one battery of artillery attacked Changgu and Sinoatuz respectively north where the other Russian force was defeated at Kaiyuan." CHICAGO FACES INDUSTRIAL WAR Chicago, April 28.—With 3,100 teamsters on strike, with constant accessions being made to their number and with the expressed determination of the employers' association to take a firm stand for the open shop and fight the teamsters' union to a finish. Chicago to all appearances in the court one of the greatest industrial upheavals in their history. There was rioting in various parts of the city yesterday despite the strong guards of police and the numbers of private detectives hired by the employers' association to protect their wagons. During the troubles three persons were seriously injured, two of whom will probably die. EUY AMERICAN SHIPS. C. W. Schwab Concludes Sale of Vessels to Russia. St. Petersburg, April 27 — American superiority over foreign rivals again triumphs in the complete success which has crowned the visit of Charles M. Schwab to St. Petersburg, Mr. Schwab admiral to St. Petersburg, the Russian admiral have resulted in the practical conclusion of an arrangement for the construction of a number of formidable line of battleships of a type which probably will startle the world. Mr. Schwab will leave the United States with the trails of the construction of the vessels remain to be worked out, but in addition to those which will be built in the United States it is quite likely that a yard will be constructed at a Russian naval base in theussian workmen, but under American engineering and mechanical supervision, the Russian admiralty being extremely anxious to use the rehabilitation of the navy for the enquiry at home in order to eventually render the country independent of foreign yards. First Train in a Year. Fusan, Corea. April 26. The first railroad train from Li Yang since the retreat of the Russians from that place last year reached Mukden station late this year. The train is the temporary bridge, which has just been completed. Regular trains will be run between Port Dalry and Mukden in a few days. Quantities of supplies are being sent to Tie press from Chang in jinks up the Liao Yin. Hessian Fly in Nebraska Lincoln, Neb., April 27—Reports from many counties of the state indicates that the Hessian fly is busy and many wheat fields will be devastated by the post. Some grain men estimate that the wheat will be damaged in the central section of the state. Decies Against Mitchell, Portland, Ore, April 26—U. S. District Judge Bellinger decided adversely to the plea in abatement filed by U. S. Senator H. M. Mitchell to the indictments returned by the federal fury commission with the land frauds in this state. Scene or Interest in Eastern War is Again Shifted. OYAMA WILL WAIT NO LONGER For issue of Impending Battle On the Sea But Will Strike at Once — Reported That Russian Squadrons Have United, But This is Denied. St. Petersburg, April 28—General Linevitch, in a telegram to the emperor, dated April 26, reports a three hours' fight April 23 near Tsinzitau, the Russian cavalry forcing the Japanese to retreat. Tsingtao, Shanaung Poninsula, China, April 23 — private telegram received here says that Admiral Rosentensky's feet has joined Nebogatov's detachment. St. Petersburg, April 28—According to the calculations of the naval staff, Vice Admiral Nebogatov, who left Jibbutil, French Somaliland, March 25, if he has been making 200 knots per day, should reach Singapore to visit the island and then vision with Vice Admiral Rojestvensky's in Tonquin bay until May 5. The general opinion is that their juncture is assured on the theory that Admiral Togo would not dare to risk sailing south against Nebogatov, since he so doing he would leave the Vladivostok open to Rojestvensky. London, April 28.—The news of the resumption of fighting in Manchuria is supposed here **show** that the Japanese have now decided not to await the issue of the impending naval conflict, but to continue the few days of fighting between the up of the thawed winter roads and the arrival of the summer rains in June for the resumption of the land campaign. The completion of the railway to Mukden will greatly simplify Field Marshal Osayi's task of provisioning his vast army and facilitate the renewal of hostilities. No further news has been received of either Rojestvensky's or Nebogatoff's squadrons. The report is confirmed that the submarine cable has been cut at Haian, but according to the Daily Telegraph's correspondent authorizes that the authorities have learned that the Russians are using Haian as a base. MILWAUKEE BANK LOOTED. President Frank G. Bigelow Coh Coses to His Defalations. Milwaukee, Wis., April 25—Frank G. Bigelow, until yesterday president of the First National bank of Milwaukee, was arrested yesterday, chargeable with the embezzlement of over 100,000 of the bank's $1 million. The arrest of Mr. Bigelow followed his confession to the board of directors of the bank that he was a defaulter to the extent of $145,000. Following Mr. Bigelow's confession, he was sentenced to the deney of the bank and the facts in the case were aided before the federal authorities. The complaint was sworn to by United States District Attorney H. K. Bigelow, as president of the First National bank, embezzled a sum exceeding $100,000. A complaint and warrant identical with those in Bigelow's case was made out for Henry G. Goll, assistant cashier of the bank, but Goll be found up to 7 o'clock last night. President Bigelow was taken before United States Court Commissioner Bloodgood last night. He waived a hearing and was held to the federal grand jury under $2,500 and was charged with the theft of a firearm. Arthur N. McGeech certified as sueties and Mr. Bigelow was released. The next federal grand jury has not yet been summoned, but it is expected it will meet some time next month. Milwaukee, Wis., April 28—The people of Milwaukee applaud to a new day in the summer after the startling announcement, which was made by Frank G. Bigelow, the defaulting tank president, had filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities aggregating over $2,000,000 and assets near the million-and-a-half mark. The fact that the largest creditors, which are the banks, are placed on the list of defendants, has prompted the quiet the nerves of the people who have derosits in the city banks. No trace has yet been found of Henry G. Goll, the deposed assistant cashier. By his own confession, his business was in the United States. One estate has been located, his indebtedness to the Broadhead estate being $100,000. The debt is incurred. It is also believed other trustees of the bank have entrusted those names to nation and with what information they can glean from the former banker, fear his liabilities will run up to considerably more than his present estates. Subsequent revelations will reveal transactions of even a more startling nature. JOE JEFFERSON IS DEAD. Beloved Actor Dies at Winter Home At Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Fla., April 24—Joseph Eleanor, the eminent actor, died at his home, "The Reefs," at Palm Beach, at 6:15 last evening. The end came after a day of unconsciousness and after a struggle of days had exhausted his vitality. The death had were his wife, his sons, Charles B. and Frank Jefferson, his nurse, miss Mabel Bingham, Dr. R. Kettler, and his, faithful servant, Carl Kettler. The sickness of Mr. Jefferson which ended in his death was contracted, it is believed, while on a recent visit to his son, Charles B. Jefferson, at Hobe Sound, a few miles above Palm Beach, where he went to meet his friend, former President Cleveland, it is believed that from a slight indiscretion in his eating there he suffered an attack of indigestion. Since his return to his home his condition grew steadily worse, with slight raliation to the end. The body of Mr. Jefferson will be taken to Buzzard's Bay on a special train, leaving here this evening, accompanied by all the friends and family. ANOTHER RECORD IN LAND HUNTING. This Spring's Exodus to Canada Greater Than Ever. It was thought in 1908, when over forty-five thousand people went from the United States to Canada, that the limit of the yearly immigration to the wheat zone of the Continent had been reached. But when in 1904 about as large a number of American citizens signified their intention of becoming on Canadian land, general public prepared for the announcement of large numbers in 1905. No surprise therefore will be caused when it is made known that predictions of fully fifty thousand more in 1905 are warranted in the fact that the Spring movement Canadaward is greater than it has ever been. The special trains from Omaha, Chicago, St. Paul, Detroit, and other gateways has been crowded. Many have gone to join friends prepared homes for them and others have relied upon their own resources, satisfied that what others have done can also be done by them. This year much new territory has been opened up by the railroads which are extending their main lines and throwing out branches in their march across the best grain and grazing lands on the continent. This new territory has attractions for those desired to homestead on the hundred and a hundred acres of the middle east by Canadian Government. Many also take advantage of the opportunity to purchase lands at the low figures at which they are now being offered. It does not require much thought to convince one that if Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota and other lands, with a value of from fifty to one hundred and fifty dollars an acre will give a good living by producing ten to thirteen bushels of wheat to the acre and thirteen bushels of wheat to the acre to produce a competence to the ordinary farmer in a very few years. These are the facts as they confront the reader. 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SOUTHERN CONDITIONS AND POSSIBILITIES. In no part of the United States has there been such work of the kind that has been developed as along the lines of the Illinois Central and the Yazoo & Mississippi Railroad, the Mississippi and Louisiana, within the past ten years. Cities and towns have done the work, and the labor of those laborers have been erected. Farm lands have more than doubled in value. Hundreds of industries have an unprecedented demand for a work there. There is an unprecedented demand for Day Laborers, Skilled Workmen, and Especially Farm Tenants. Parties with small capital, seeking an opportunity, would prefer to rent for a couple of years before purchasing; and day laborers, who are not willing to carry the card to Mr. J. F. Merry, Assistant General Passenger Agent, ubiquitous in the town concerning the territory above described, and give specific remits to all inquiries. W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 17—1905 SHIP YOUR CREAM We have no buying stations. 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Sold only in 1 lb. packages. Lion- Save these Lion-heads for val SOLD BY GROCERS E WOOLSON PISO'S CURE FOR CHEESE WHEELS ALL SEASONS Best Lemon Cough Syrup. Tartar Gum in use. Sold by order. CONSUMPTION When K BEGE CURE There is but a single medicine which is a radical specific for catarrh. It is Peruana, which has stood a half century test and cured thousands of cases. It is a medicine that is both effective and satisfactory results from the use of Peruana, write at once to Dr. Hartman, giving a full statement of your case and he will be pleased to give you his valuable advice. Address Dr. Hartman, President of the Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio. All correspondence held strictly confidential. Wonder how mothers ever found out that men do the things they are afraid their daughters will find out they do. Pice's Cure cannot be too highly spoken of as a cough cure. J. W. O'Brien, 232 Third Ave. N., Minneapolis, M.I., Jan. 1, 1900. Usually the hand that rocks the cradle cannot hit the side of a barn with a brick. FOR SALE—NO FAKE. City and town for a proper price. Cheaper than the store for a proper price. St. Johns, N. B. THE GRAND PRIZE THE HIGHEST AWARD AT THE ST. LOUIS WORLD'S FAIR TOWERS' WATERPROOF OILED CLOTHING SLICKERS, HATS! FISH BRAND POMMEL SLICKERS A. TOWERS CO. ESTABLISHED 1836 2007 CARCAO TOWER CANADIAN CO. LIMITED, TORONTO, CAN REAM DIRECT We buy cream direct from the MONEY by shipping your method. Write for tags and prices I and Vine, DES MOINES, IOWA. OF SUBSTITUTES! THE GENUINE ING CACTUS OIL Curta of Man or Beast , Mfra., Linton, IOWA $00, S1, S3 and S5 Sizes Subborn Things For over a quarter of a and the sales of LION COFFEE 1 package coffees. Such It is a mas the sample. N nction. ids and more Qual- from broast- urely tages, seeded includes in or contact with germs, dirt, bads. The absolute purity of guaranteed to the consumer. Lion-head on every package. Is for valuable premiums. ERS EVERYWHERE WOOLSON SPICE CO., Toledo, Ohio. When Answering Advertisement Kindly Mention This Paper. BEGGS' BLOOD PURIFIER CURES catarrh of the stomach. GIVES MILLIONS TO PROFESSORS Carnegie Gives sum of $10,000,000 to a Worthy Cause. HILL M. BELL IS A TRUSTEE Head of Drake University to Aid in Administering Fund — Teachers in Higher Institutions Who Are Incapacitated for Service Remembered New York, April 28—A gift of $10,000,000 by Andrew Carnegie, to provide annuities for college professors who are not able to continue in active service, was announced yesterday by Frank A. Vanderlip, vice-president of the National City bank of New York. Professors in the United States, Canada and Newfoundland will share in the distribution of the income of the fund. United States Steel Corporation five per cent first mortgage bonds of $10,000,000 have been transferred to a board of trustees on shore so that it can organize a corporation to receive the donation. Dr. Pritchett, president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Vanderlip have been selected by Mr. Carnegie to obtain data on the subject to be presented in a meeting of trustees, which will take place on November 15. Mr. Vanderliet sent the following letter to the press: "Mr. Andrew Carnegie has transferred to a board of trustees consisting in the main of presidents of the most important colleges and universities, $10,000,000 first mortgage five percent steel corporation bonds. The purpose of the trust fund thus created is to provide annuities for college professors in the United States, Canada and Newfoundland who from old age no longer have no boiler in a position to render the most efficient service. It is Mr. Carnegie's belief that this fund will not only provide a dignified pension system for a body of most worthy self-sacrificing and poorly-paid men, but also provide the cause of education in an opportunity to the trustees of a college to retire members of the faculty who have faithfully served the institution for many years, and to replace such men with young, vigorous and hard-working men. The liberty of enclosing herewith Mr. Carnegie's letter outlining the nature of his bequest. This letter was written to the members of the board of trustees. The list of trustees is also enclosed. All have accepted." "Steps will be taken at once to organize a corporation to formally receive the bequest. The first meeting of the board of trustees has been called for November 15. In the meantime it is Mr. Carnegie's desire that the trustees of the achtsesths Institute of Technology and myself proceed to obtain data from all the institutions concerned for use at the meeting of the trustees. The bonds which Mr. Carnegie has so generously handed have market value of $11,000,000 and will produce an annual income of $500,000. "The corporation which is being formed will be styled the Carnegie Foundation." (Yours very truly. (Signed) "F. A. Vanderlip." UNITED STATES AS INTERMEDIARY St. Petersburg, April 25. —Mysterious rumors that another attempt at peace negotiations is impending are circulating in Lighthouses and the United States is directing officials. The Associated Press has not been able to obtain any confirmation of the reports. No intimation of such a move has reached the American embassy, but at the forefront office yesterday afternoon an official inquired, "What would happen if Roosevelt would return to Washington. As previously stated in these dispatches, a considerable party in the government hold strongly to the opinion that now that Admiral Rejestvensky is ready to strike, the United States would test, be the most opportunity time for opening negotiations. London, April 25.—The correspondent at Tokio of the Daily Telegraph sends the following dispatch: "Japan is vigorously protesting against the preparations for flight from Shanghai to Russians protected cruiser Assold. "It is feared that more difficulties will arise on account of China's inability to enforce her neutrality with respect to the report that the Russian Pacific squadron is coaling off the Kamnash Bay, Indo China, via Salgaon, April 25.—The Russian squadron consisting of fifty-two ships, including transports, left Kamnash bay at noon April 22, and the main port soon after docking in northern Thailand. Sixteen vessels, the Russian cruiser Svlatlana, the Russian hospital ship Orel, four German transports, seven Danish transports and three Russian transports, remained in the offing. Pishchin and others assert that the aircraft heavy cannonading off Kamnash bay during the evening of April 22. It is believed here that it is Admiral Robestensky's intention to do everything possible to have Admiral Nechev's aircraft on the deck during a decisive battle. A torpedo boat destroyer is patrolling the coast. The French third class cruiser Des Carles left here at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon for a point on the coast where a fisherman resumes that boat, however, was unable to give their nationality. Although the Russian crew were confident of victory, independent observers who get near enough to Admiral Robestensky's warships to be in action have noted that the news seems regarding the efficiency of the squadron. Is life worth living? It depends al together on the stomach. BATTLE IS NOT EXPECTED SOON THINK TOGO WILL AVOID IT Base Their Belief on Strategic and Tactical Reasons — Probability of a Sortie By the Rijuvenanted Vladivostok Fleet Commented Upon. Tsing Tan, S' stung Peninsula, China, April 26. — Russian officers here has received news that Vice Admiral Ro杰ventsvsky's fleet, on leaving Kamarah bay, steamed in a southerly direction to join Nebagotov's detachment. Che Foo, April 26. — It was reported from Korea yesterday that Admiral Togo with the major part of his squadron was at Masampo bay, near Fusan, Korea, April 20. — Admiralty circles are coming to accept the view that there will be no great or general action between the fleets of Russia and Japan for some time, basing their belief on strategic and tactical reasons and avoiding a decisive action until he has made effort to demoralize the Russian fleet by torpedo attacks and interference with transports by his cruiser division. The admiral last evening escorted the ships that engagements have already occurred, pointing out the great distance separating the places where the dispatches originated, and a naval officer cabled that reports from English sources that only one of them was mistrusted. The probability of a sorbie by the Vladivostok squadron in attempt to Join Admiral Rojevestensky is discussed by the Rusadchik, a military weekly press, and that there was a possibility the three cruisers, Gromelov, Rossia and Bagatyr, have been repaired and that Vladivostok harbor is free of ice, and comments on this accession of strength to Rojevestsky. The paper also said that Vice Admiral Negobatov may await a second reinforcement squadron, and expresses the opinion that Rojevestsky will now proceed as rapidly as possible to Vladivostok. Cochin China, April 26.—Advices just received from Kamranh bay say that twenty Japanese warships passed the bay between 8 and 9 o'clock in the evening of April 23. Two ships loaded with rice from Kamranh bay have been captured by ships belonging to the Russian squadron. Russian officers are reported to have declared that Admiral Rojevestsky is determined to fight Admiral Negobatov, the Japanese squadron or sink with it. Admiral Rojevestsky has given every detail of the coming conflict his particular attention. Togo's flag will he his objective, according to Kamranh bay Sunday morning. The reports are extremely well. ROJEESTVSKY WILL WAIT. Evident That He Will Not Proceed Until Reinforced. Tokio, April 28.—The movements of the squadron commanded by Admiral Rojevestsky and the intentions of the Russian command continue to the general introspection, and speculation. The last Japanese reports are conflicting and confusing. They do not indicate definitely the purposes of Rojestvensky, but it is evidently the intention of the Russian admiral to await an attack by the division by Admiral Nogatsoff, which increases the probability of his intention of giving Admiral Togo a decisive battle. It is assumed that Rojestvensky will bring all the ships and guns possible into action if he intends to fight decisively, or that he will detach and unload his armored cars unless船 if he intends to run the gunlet to Vladivostok. It is believed that the location and date of the engagement will depend entirely on Rojestvensky. The Japanese defensive plans are concealed with absolute secrecy. The navy are viewed calmly by the officials and public. The people appreciate the importance of retaining the sea power of Japan and the great consequences which hinges on victory or defeat, but they are confident of success owing to the superiority in numbers and the armored cars of Japan, which it is believed, will counterbalance the Russian superiority in battleships. The prospective junction of the Fifth division with the other divisions of the Russian squadron and the disadvantage at which Japan is placed owing to the shortage of battleships apparently cause no apprehension The Japanese rely on their superiority in mobility, personnel and morale and on the condition of their warships to bring them victory. Extending the comparison beyond the first line of battle it is urged that Japan and its allies have a valuable advantage in lighter cruiser, torpedo boat destroyers, torpedo boats and submarine boats. The proclamation of martial law in the island of Formosa, which is strongly and extensively defended, is the only public announcement of the defensive steps taken by Japan. The Japanese, together with their squadron, the officers and men having ceased communicating with their families and friends. Steps on Rusty Nail: is Dead. Steps on Rusty Man, is DESTROYED hours after he pounded four hours intentive and pitiless suffering R. D. Walter died yesterday morning of lockjaw at his home in Wawarden. He stepped on a rusty nail a week ago, which caused the fatal fracture. He was a man and an old resident of Iowa. Marshalltown man Blows Head Off. Marshalltown, April 25—James Polesta, a farmer, aged 65, residing near here, committed suicide yesterday morning by blowing his head off with a shotgun. He became dependent on the death of his wife several weeks ago. PILES FISTULA—27 YEARS ESTABLISHED Institute on PILES, FISTULA and DISEASES NO MONEY tried fragrance on DISEASES OF WOMEN. Of the thousands of prominent people cured by our mild method, NONE PAID A CERT TILL CURED—we furnish their names and letters on application. DRS. THORNTON & MINOR, 3900 Olive Street, Suite C, No. 10, and PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 100 package colors silk, cotton equally well and is guaranteed to give perfect results. Rask dealer or we will send post paid at 100 a package. Write for free booklet - How to Dye, Stretch and Mix Colors. MONOLOGY NO. 100, Unlimited. CURE YOUR KIDNEYS. When the Cack Aches and Bladder Troubles Set In, Get at the Cause. Don't make the mistake of believing tack ache and bladder lilies to be local killments. Get at the cause and cure the kidneys. Use Doan's Kidney Pills, which have cured thousands. Captain S. D. Hunter, of Engle No. 14, Philadelphia, P. Fire Department, and residing at 2729 Wylie avenue says; Captain S. D. Hunter, of Enginla No.14, Plitsburg, Pa., Fire Department, and residing at 2729 Wylie avenue, says: "It was three years ago that I used Doan's Kidney Pills for an attack of kidney trouble that was mostly back ache, and they fixed me up fine. There is no mistake about that, and if I should ever be troubled again I would get them first thing, as I know what they are. For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N.Y. A snob is a man with money who would be a slob if he didn't have it. Important to Mothers. Examines carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, and sees infant forsats and children, and sees it Many a girl is wearing a solitaire because she bought and patched for it. Body a Mass of Sores—Treated by Three Doctors but Grew Worse —Cured by Cucicura for 75c. "My little daughter was a mass of sores all over her body. Her face was eaten away, and her ears looked as if they would drop off I looked in three doctors, but she grew worse. Neighbors called Cucicura, and before I had used half of the cake of soap and box of ointment the sores had all healed, and my little one's skin was as clear as a new-born babes. I would not be without Cucicura again if it cost five dollars, instead of seventy-five cents, which is all it cost us to cure our baby. Mrs. G. J. Stesce, 701 Coburn St., Akron, Ohio." An old bachelor calls but few men are disappointed in love unless they marry. It is hard for most of us to believe that a rich man can be guilty of anything but meanness. The customer brought the parrot back to the dealers. "I want a bird of correct habits, of course," he said, "but I don't one that has been raised in a Boston family. It doesn't do anything but spout usen at. Have you got one that swears?"—Chicago Tribune. The managing editor wheeled his chair around and pushed a button in the wall. The person wanted entered, "Hiree," said the editor, "are a number of directions from outsiders as to the best way to run a newspaper. See that they are all carried out." And the office-boy, gathering them all into a large waste-basket, did so—Washington Life. Discouraging Flax Outlook Discouraging Flax Outlook The general outlook for flaxseed appeals to the ordinary, and farmers who consider the advisability of flax raising will be interested in the conditions which have governed the flax market during the past year and which will be a criterion for the conditions of the coming crop. Leading statisticians figure that at this time there is an equivalent to 10 million bushels of seed in seed and oil in Minnesota and Duluth; that country elevators and farmers hold at least 5 million bushels and that they have 5 million bushels more in storage tanks. This makes an available supply of flax in the seed and oil at least 20 million bushels. The normal consumption of seed for all purposes in the United States is approximately 19 million bushels. It is, therefore, apparent that an actual supply of about 1 million bushels is in view, after allowing for all demands. It for seed from the coming year. It for seed from the countries usually supplying Europe, at least 45 million bushels, and that no possibility for exporting any of our seed presents itself. Damage reports from India and Argentina have been shown to highly exaggerated. The United States, consequently, will be obliged to take care of the seed now in sight with that of another crop. This will have a depressing effect on the prices in this country and means that the values of flax are enormous, to be further augmented by the coming crop. In view of the foregoing it is hardly likely that American farmers are going to take any chances in sawing unusual quantities of flax this year. Farmers in the sections which produced the major portion of last year's crop are hesitating and the enormous available supply, together with almost certain lower prices, certainly are good reasons for considering a crop. A good of flax addition to existing values will naturally mean unprecedented low values, and farmers are not going to take any risk as long as inducements are held out to them in the way of high priced wheat and other cereals. —[American Homestead.] Some people eat their bread from the water with an anchor attached to Busybodies who see in success only falsity, who, without making an effort to inform themselves, blatantly cry offense against honesty and truth—seem to forget that a slur against Dr. Pierce's well-known non-alcoholic family remedies is a slur against the intelligence of thousands of clear-thinking American women who know they have been helped and cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. It is not a "patent medicine" in the true meaning of the word—it is simply the remedy which Dr. Pierce used in an extended practice for the treatment of the diseases of women. A name for honesty and square dealing is better than great riches. Fraud is a bubble that soon bursts. Dr. R. V. Pierce has always been known to speak the truth—his famous medicines are founded on the rock of public approval and have thousands of truthful testimonials as to their ability to cure diseases for which they are recommended. No man ever lost a prospective customer through telling the truth. In the long run Dr. Pierce believes the truth prevail and he is therefore not afraid to make public his formula. Valuable Trade Secrets. The ingredients of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription is here given to the public. He vindicates the excellence and harmless character of his "Prescription" by letting the sick and ailing women know just what they are taking when they use this reliable tonic and nerve for the diseases and illnesses peculiarly feminine. These ingredients are combined in just the right proportion to make an efficient remedy without the use of a particle of alcohol. Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription combines a non-alcoholic extract from the following medicinal plants scientifically prepared by experienced chemists at the laboratory of the World's Disciplinary Medical Association, Buffalo, N. Y.: The Des Moines Fire Insurance Co. is becoming more and more popular. It is a common thing for them to get letters commendatory to their manner of settling losses. It is the purpose of the commendatory to its affinity honestly and fairly to all concerned. Drop them a postal card at Des Moines and they will respond with a useful pocket memorandum book. The prudish girl is always looking for something to shock her.—Ex. Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy card to Des Moines is affinity honestly and fairly to all concerned. Drop them a postal card at Des Moines and they will respond with a useful pocket memorandum book. Every woman feels she knows just how far to go in the matter of assisting Nature with her face and figure. Mr. Winlow's Soothing Syrup. For children learning, soften the gums, reduce inflammation, ally pain, cure wind colds. Use a lotion. A woman says she is of little consequence she does not expect to be taken at her word. For Rent or Sale, Two Ranches of 3,000 Acres Each. Located in Custer county on South Loup river; consists of 500 acres good corn land, 60 alfalfa, 320 meadow and the balance in pasture; good improvements. Inquire of Victor H. Coffman, Omaha, Nb. The wives of Siamese noblemen cut their hair so that it sticks straight up from their heads. The average length of it is about one and one half inches. FITS PERSONALLY cared. No fix or correction after the day's use of the Kline's Great Nose Remedy. Inquire of Victor H. Coffman, LOU, 410 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA. Men who do nothing but take room in the world usually over the thing. Pacific Coast National Meetings Pacific Coast National Meetings There will be some fifteen or twenty National meetings on the Pacific coast this summer besides the Lewis and Clark Centenial Exposition at Portland, Oregon. The Santa Fe road announces very low rates for all meetings. The subject limits will be ample and with full provisions for stop-overs and side trips. The rates will be open to everybody, whether delegates or not. Many a man turns up his toes while waiting for his fortune to turn up. BUSYBODIES Here Are The Facts Busybodies who see in success only inform themselves, blatantly cry offense that a slur against Dr. Pierce's well-known against the intelligence of thousands know they have been helped and cured is not a "patent medicine" in the true favorite remedy which Dr. Pierce used in of the diseases of women. Truth and Influence. A man than great buttes. I speak the truth—his famous medicines are and have thousands of truthful testimony for which they are recommended. True Speaking. No man telling the truth will make public his formula. Valuable Trade Secrets. The ingredient is here givenience and he by letting them are taking when they use this remedy and illnesses peculiarly feminine. The right proportion to make an efficient of alcohol. Non-Alcoholic. Dr. Pierce alcoholic extra scientifically prepared by experienced Dispensary Medical Association, Buffalo. LADY'S SLIPPER (Cyripedium) BLACK COHOSH (Cimicifera) UNICORN ROOT BLUE CO PIT & PITTLESS SCALES. 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"HOOSIER SCHOOL SHOES" are made with three objects in view. To look well—to wear well—to be comfortable at all times. "Hoosier School Shoes" are made under the personal supervision of our Mr. Tappan, a practical shoe manufacturer of 25 years' experience. They are made of heavy Kid, Box Calf or Male Skin, and they are made to wear Insist on your dealer showing you "Hoosier School Shoes." TAPPAN SHOE MFG., CO. COLDWATER, MICH. FISTULA 27 YEARS We send FR ESTABLISHED OF THE RE first freestyle on DISEASES OF WOMEN. Of the thousand of pri- mitted athletes 500 from a BETTLE. CLEARly promoted by DRS. THORNTON & M'HOR. 3969 Olive St. I FADELE any other dye. One 10c package colors silk, wool and co- lage. Writes for free booklet—How to Dye, Breach and Mix Co- Dyspepsia of Women ABSOLUTELY NEEDLESS AGONY Caused by Uterine Disorders and Cured by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound A great many women suffer with a form of indigestion or dyspepsia which does not seem to yield to ordinary treatment. While the symptoms seem to be similar to those of ordinary indigestion, yet the medicines universally prescribed do not seem to restore the patient's normal condition. Mrs. M. Wright Mrs. Pinkham claims that there is a kind of dyspepsia that is caused by a derangement of the female organism, and which, it causes a disturbance similar to ordinary indigestion, cannot be relieved without a medicine which not only acts as a stomach tonic, but has peculiar uterine-tonic effects also. As proof of this theory we call attention to the case of Mrs. Maggie Wright, Brooklyn, NY, who was collected by Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after everything else had failed. She writes: "For two years I suffered with dyspepsia which so degenerated my entire system that I was unable to attend to my daily duties. I felt weak and nervous, and nothing that I ate tasted good and it caused a disturbance in my stomach. I tried different dyspepsia cures, but nothing seemed to help me. I was advised to give Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a trial, and was happily surprised to find that it acted like a fine tonic, and in a few days I began to enjoy and properly digest my food. My recovery was rapid, and in five weeks I was a well woman. I have recommended it to many suffering women." No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement, or has such a record of cures of female troubles, as has Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. VS. VS. TRUTH. Judge For Yourself. Only falsity, who, without making an effort to against honesty and truth—seem to forget down non-alcoholic family remedies is a slur of clear-thinking American women who led by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription. 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MONOLOG COUJO, Inc., Moscow DUBUQUE NOTES. On last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Edw. Martin of Dubuque entertained at Sinner Rev. and Mrs. Penn and Hen- ry Martin, in the evening, after church service. **The Ladies' Home and Foreign Marianary society entertained on Thursday, April 10th.** The program was good and discussions on several subjects were very helpful to everyday life. Refreshments were served and everyone reported a good time. Rev. Penn returned on Saturday from his trip to central Illinois points of interest. Penn took his several steps. He left again Monday for Rock Island to assist in revivals at that point and Davenport this week. Mr. Crawford C. McGregor has moved his boat house from Eagle Point down into the harbor and is now convenient to his work and also friends. Mr. Walter Posey has quite recovered from a case of tonsilitis. A number colored gentlemen on the St. Peter's Illinois on the summer spent Thursday in the city and were almost persuaded to remain here. Mr. Louis Evans, second steward of the steamer St. Paul, is in the city and has begun the spring cleaning of the boat preparatory to the opening of the season about the 15th of May. Mr. J. M. Logan will move his barber shop from 366 Fifth street, his present location, to 139 Julien avenue, opposite the Diamond house. Mrs. Logan will come over from Galena and they will reside here after the 1st of May. The presiding elder, Rev. Gaines, paid us a flying visit last Tuesday and remained only two hours. Come again, Elder, and remain longer next time. The Easter services were well attended and Rev. Penn had the satisfaction of seeing two-thirds of the colored people assembled for the first time accepting this call. The Sunday school and choir rendered a very pleasing program. The rally was a great success for the pastor, as the congregation donated liberally. IOWA CODE OUT The new constitution, by laws and rules governing, the Most Worshipful United Grand Lodge of Iowa and Jurisdiction, A. F. & A. M. is just out from the printers. We have received a copy and it is a neat well arranged book and should go to every member of the fraternity. For a copy write Geo. L. Sater, Marsshalltown, Iowa. Price per copy, 50 cents. RATES TO THE PACIFIC COAST CUT $15.00 The Minneapolis & JSt. Louis R. R. has on sale daily to May 13th one way tickets to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland and other points in the West and Northwest. Rates cut $15.00. Through tourist cars to California without change. Call on agents for full particulars, or address. W. S. Matthews, D. P. A. Des Moines, Iowa. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 211-215 NINTH ST. Branch Office 304 MULBERRY ST. Phone 579. The Home of the Tiger. At a recent meeting of the Zoological Society in London Maj. Steward expressed the opinion that tigers are not indigenous to India, but came there from more northern regions. The old Sanskrit language has a name for the lion, but none for the tiger. Time to Transplant Trees. M. Rounault has found that trees may be transplanted in full foliage in May or June, with little or no injury, if the moving is done at night. This has been demonstrated to the entire satisfaction of prominent French horticulturists. Pasteboard From Wood. Pasteboard made of 40 per cent post fiber and 60 per cent wood shavings is a standard product both in Germany and Sweden, being stronger, lighter and cheaper than pasteboard made in the ordinary way. Narrow-Mindedness It is act until your relation with others is understood that you can successfully plan your own life. For this reason the narrow-minded person is a failure in that he shuts himself out from human nature and life. Larger Sale for Shoemakers' Knives. Shoemakers manufacturers note a great failure in the demand for shoemakers' knives. They attribute this to the practice in shoe leather made by the manufacturer of the "tram cars." Don't Like His Face. One of the Harry of Paris attacked a woman with a knife because he can unfriendly act for a woman with a face to go about the stairs. The history of lauterbrunnen Society has made the announcement that the old custom of smoking in church will no longer be tolerated. Aerod a Cold Weather Food According to English brokers, people can more bread when the weather is cold than when it is mild. Difficult Road Building. Directions Bound. Thirty-three tunnels were blasted with dynamite to the construction of the circumnavical branch of the Traveselian railway. The entire length of the line is only 152 miles. Its construction was begun in 1838. Where Sheep Have Pastured. It takes six years for grass to grow where sheep have pulled it up and trampled it. Hawaiian Farm Wages. In Hawaii the average wage of a farm worker is $20 a month. The Arab Pony. The Arab is virtually a pony, standing 14.2 hands, oftener under than over. He is not fast, even at the gat lap; indeed, he is slow. He is a very poor trotter, both as regards speed and action; a bad hack, and cannot walk without continually sticking his toe in the ground. He is totally un fitted for harness and is uncomfortable to ride except at the gallop; this is his natural gait, and in it his movement is free, smooth, delightful and easy—Sporting News. School Teachers Poorly Paid Austria pays less to teachers than is paid in France, and the Parliament has refused to consider the needs of the teachers. The highest salaries in the empire are paid in Bohemia, where, by placing an extra tax on beer, the government raised enough money to increase the salary of its teachers. The lowest are paid in the districts which once were under the Turkish government. Emulating Her Father At a recent children's party, given on the Hill, the little people were discussing, during refreshment time, what they intended to be" when they grew up. One little girl announced that she "expected to marry a handsome man," whereupon her partner straightened up and remarked. "And I shall follow my father's example and be a bachelor."-Brooklyn Life. Butterfly Farm. Yorkshire possesses a farm for the rearing of moths and butterflies. Half an acre of land has been planted with trees and shrubs for the purpose. In their season the stock of caterpillars is 20,000. From 30,000 to 40,000 preserved insects are kept in reserve, so that butterflies and moths can be supplied irrespective of the time of year. Children Have No Footwear Italian children of the poorer classes can neither hang up their stockings at Christmas nor put their shoes out the window at Twelfth night for the wise men to fill. For when the weather is too cold for them to go barefoot they wear rags bound around their feet for coverings. Belgium Egg Exports Belgium exports annually $6,500,000 worth of eggs. The shipments are almost entirely to England, where the demand is for eggs which run seven-and a quarter to the pound. The Mediterranean breeds — Leghorns, Spanish Minorcas and Andalusians — are the most popular. Sunday School Enrollment There are within three million of as many persons enrolled in the Sunday schools of this country as in the public schools, there being thirteen million in the former and sixteen million in the latter. The total Sunday school membership throughout the world is twenty-five billion. --- Split Wood by Machine A machine has been invented which is capable of splitting wood two feet long and eighteen inches thick. It is run by a three horsepower gasoline engine, and consists of a huge knife which works through the knottiest wood at the rate of sixty strokes a minute. Total Output of Books A Brussets expert M. Paul Otlet, estimates that from the invention of printing, in the middle of the fifteenth century, to January, 1900, 12,163,000 different books have been issued. He also estimates that about 260,000 books are now annually issued. In the Abbey church at St. Albans is a curious echo. The tick of a watch may be heard from one end of the church to the other. In Gloucester cathedral a gallery of octagonal form carries a whisper seventy-five feet across the nave. Be Not Bash in Criticising Beware of rash irritations, the rough and stringent fruits you condemn may be an autumn or winter pear and that which you picked up beneath the same bough in August may have been only its worm-caten windfalls.—Holmes. Beetles Destroy Trees in Germany. In 1873, in Germany, 1,500,000 trees are said to have been destroyed In the Harz forest alone by two small species of beetles. The larvae burrow beneath the bark and thus cause the injury to the growing trees. Paraguay Cotton. Very favorable results have been had so far with the experimental raising of cotton in Paraguay, namely, a large yield, a long and fine fiber and great resistance of the plant. Motor Life Rest The first motor life boat built in France has just been launched at the port of La Rochelle. It is worked by petroleum, and is of twelve horse power. The Gerania Empire has given or orders that describing school children shall in future be recorded by a copy of his majesty's photograph. Highest Price for Testament. A copy of Wycliffe's New Test- ament, which is nearly 500 years old, was sold recently in London for $30. Japanese Divorces. The proportion of divorces to marriages in Japan is four to four. Silence for a Month: A curious custom provals in Bolgaria which must be a hard penalty for the woman who loves to hear the sound of her own voice. All newly-married women are obliged to remain dumb for a month after marriage, except when addressed by their husbands. When it is desirable to remove this restriction permanently the husband presents her with a gift, and then she can chatter to her heart's content. TO LAND AGENTS. This to call your insurance notice to the fact that the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. will sell daily during the summer months round trip tickets at one fare plus two dollars to certain northern Minnesota and Dakota points limited for return October 31st. Low round trip tickets also on sale daily to St. Paul and Minneapolis after June 1. For particular calls on agents, or address W. S. Mathews, D. P. A. Des Moines, Iowa. HOMESEEKERS' RATES Via the Minneapolis & St. Louis R. R. On first and third Tuesdays of each month, to Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana Territory, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado and other states, Stop-overs allowed. For rates, time of trains, etc, call on agents or address, W. S. Mathews, VERY LOW RATES TO SAVANAH, GEORGIA. Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold May 12, 13, and 14, with favorable return limits, on account of Travelers' Protective Association of America. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western Ry Henry Gray Embalming and Funeral Director, 1115 West Locust Street. Iowa 619. Mutual 1050 Japanese Would Find It Hard to Go Along Without It. The Japanese use paper at every moment. The string with which a ditched handkerchief "darting of the gods" goes up the articles you buy is made of paper. The handkerchief (thrown away after use) is paper, the partitions dividing the houses are paper and the pane through which an indiscreet eye looks at you is paper! The pane is certainly wanting in transpacrecy, but there is a simple remedy. One finger is passed through the paper—that is all! Afterward a small piece is stuck on the opening with a grain of rice. The men's hats, the cloak of the porter who carries his burden, singing a cadence, through the rain; the garment of the boatman who conducts you on board, the tobacco pouch, clarg case—all are paper! Those elegant flowers ornamenting the beautiful he of the Japanese ladies, and the robe collars which are taken for cray—paper! NO CAUSE FOR GRATITUDE. And Sturdy Scotchman Gave No L Service to His Maker. The following example of a quaint philosophical Scotch character is related in the Scottish American: The season had been an exceptionally bad one for farming, but in a church not far from Arboreth the officials had resolved, according to custom, to hold the annual harvest thanksgiving service. It was noticed that on that particular occasion Mr. Johnstone, a regular attendant and pillar of the church (whose crops had miserably failed) was not in attendance. The minister in the course of the following week met Mr. Johnstone and inquired him the reason of his absence from church on such an important occasion ("Weel, weel," relied Mr. Johnstone, "dinna care about approachin' my Maker in a speeirt of sarcasm." Ambassador Bearded Czar Sir Jerome Bowes, Queen Elizabeth beth's ambassador to Ivan the Terrible, czar of Russia, in 1583, had an exciting time. Ivan had killed his own son a few years earlier in a fit of passion, and was no easy character to deal with. The czar saw fit to disparage the English queen, whom, he declared, "he did not reckon to be his fellow," there being those who were her betters. Bowes could not stand this sort of thing, and pluckly asserted that his princess was as great as any in Christendom. "What! As great as the emperor of Germany?" demanded Ivan. "Why?" answered Bowes, with a fine assumption of scorn, "such is the greatness of the queen, my mistress, that the king her father had not long since the emperor in his pay in his wars against France. The czar was at first more furious than ever, but in time he took Bowes into his favor. Old Hymns. There's lots of music in 'em—the hybrids of long age—and when some gray haired brother sings it, you know to know. I sorter want to take a hand! I think of days gone by. On "Jordan's stormy banks I stand and cast a wistful eye!" There's a lot of tic-tac in 'em—those dear, With vigors bright of land of light, and shining streets of gold; And I hear 'em singing-singing, where With greenlands stands, "From Greenland's mountains to India's coral strands." An' so I love the old hymns, and when my time shall come. Before the light has left me, and my eyes are still with mountains, If I can hear 'em sing them then I'll pass without a sigh. To "Kanan's foal and happy land, where my possessions lie." The Cooking Club. Measuring a Wink. How fast can a man wink? One who is interested in this fascinating subject has made experiments in connection with it, and successfully measured the time occupied by the several phases of the movement. He says: "The mean duration of the descent of the lid is seventy-five to ninety-one thousandths of a second. The interval while the eye is shut was in one case only fifteen hundredths of a second. The rising of the lid occupied seventeen hundredths of a second. A specially arranged photographic apparatus was used for the experiment." CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENT Coriandian Bartist Church course of Fifteenth and Linaeenth classes. Preaching at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 11 a.m. Preaching at p.m. Rev. T. L. Grisham, Pastor. St. Paul A. M. E.-Corner of Second and Center School at 3 o'clock a.m. 9 a.m.; Sunday School at 3 o'clock a.m. 8 a.m.; evening services p.m.; preaching at 8 p.m. Horace S. Graver, pastor. Bishop Baptist Church-Corner School and Fourth streets. Rev. F. Lonack pastor preaching 10 a.m. m Sunday; School 3 a.m. 2 o'clock p.m. Ms. J. T. Guilda Superintendent Young People meeting 7 p.m. p.m., preaching 8:00 p.m. turn's Chapel M. E. Church-Corner of 11th street at 11 a.m. m Class and prayer meeting 12 m Sunday; School 2:30 p.m. E. Power pastor 8 p.m. Class and prayer meeting every Wednesday 8 p.m. O. A. Johnson pastor, 8:10 p.m. Maple Street Baptist Church-Situated on E Preaching 11 a.m. m Sunday School 9:00 a.m. preaching at 4 p.m. O. R Winbush pastor Union Congregational Church-Corner Teenth and Park streets. Preaching 10:45 a.m. m Sunday School 12 m; evening services 7:30 p.m. W. Porter pastor, Wednesday evenings 8:00 p.m. SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge, No. 9. A. F. & A. M.-Meets First Thursday in each month at Mascone streets. H. E. Jacous, W. M. Harrison Gould, secretary. King Solomon Commandery, No. 6. Meets First Thursday in each month at Mascone hall. W.umburd B. E. G; Goel H. Cleggust, Recorder. Naomi Court. No. 3. meets Second Monday each month at Mascone hall, Mrs. L. V. Doyle, Matton; Mrs. J. H. Shepard, secretary. M. Olive Court. No. 4. meets the First Friday each month at Mascone hall. Mrs. R. A. Wattman, matron. Georgia Magget secretary. Charlie Lodge, No. 219, G. U. O. of F. C. north at Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets. John Gatter, N. G.: I. M. Jones, P. S. H. B. of F. R. No. 20 of G. U. O. of F. C. north at Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets. John Gatter, N. G.: I. M. Jones, P. S. H. B. of F. R. No. 20 of G. U. O. of F. C. north at Odd Fellows hall on West Side and Walnut streets. John Gatter, N. G.: I. M. Jones, P. S. Artie Tarnacreion No. 472 - Meets first and third Thursday in each month, at the Odd Fellows Hall. Sixth and Walnut streets. Mrs. Nettle Milford Tarnacreion, M. N. G. Nettle Mrs. C. R. Miss Hettle Walnut, Assistant C. H. 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