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IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 18. --- CITY NEWS. [N.B. If you have relatives or visitors visit in the city or going to make a visit, please inform us: we solicit all your loan know-261. Mrs. Chas Roy is quite ill at her home, 1055 Lyon street, this week. Mrs. Bledsoe has purchased property and is now located at 1030 Fifteenth street. Mrs. Breckenridge of Twelfth street, who is blind, handles laundry soap and desires for those who are in need of soap to purchase of her. Mr. John Faucett of Buxton, Iowa arrived in our city this week to attend public school. He will make his home with Mrs. Heart of Highland Park. Attorney S. Joe Brown left Sunday evening for Albia to attend to some legal business, which will consume the greater part of this week. Finesse Bledsoe, who underwent an operation last week, is able to be in school again. Miss Geneive Bell underwent an operation last Monday afternoon at the Mercy hospital. At this writing she is resting well. The Hyde Investment and Real Estate Co. at 120 West Grand avenue, have a large list of property for sale and trade. They also have a list of houses for rent. Both phones, Iowa 793; Mutual 038 Main. R. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Seety. The social given by club No. 2 at the Union Congregational church was well attended and a success. The president, Mr. J. B. Rush, and his members feel elated. WANTED AT ONCE—A first class barber, married man preferred. Will guarantee $0.00 per week; 60 per cent over $15 00 in addition. L. J. SHELTON Sixth and Forest A supper will be given by club No. 4 at Union Congregational church next Thursday evening. The public invited. Mr. Lafayette of Oskaloosa, Iowa spent a few days this week visiting in our city, the guest of his daughter, Mrs. O. A. Johnson. He expressed himself as being well pleased with the capital city, this being his first visit. He is a farmer near Oskaloosa. The H. B. S. R. C. will meet Oct. 12 at the home of Mrs. L. R. Palmer. All members are earnestly requested to be present, business of importance. A few of the old maids of our city met last night at the home of Miss Nina Hamilton and organized an Old Maids club. The object we do not know and their names we dare not publish. The president of the club is Miss Olive Smith. Success ye young girls. Rev. W. D. Carter, pastor of Pilgrim Baptist church of St. Paul, Minn., will assist in revival meetings at Corinthian Baptist church, beginning Sunday Oct. 8. He will be here two weeks. A cordial invitation extended to the public. Mrs. John Bryant of Osceola, Ia., arrived in our city last Saturday to spend a week visiting relatives and friends. She is the guest of her son, Mr. Samuel Bryant at Eighth and School street. Miss Lydia D. Lockridge of Kansas City, Kansas, arrived in our city last week and at present is the guest of Mrs. Goo. Patton, 1520 Twenty-fifth street. Miss Lockridge is a very accomplished young lady in most undertakings, being a graduate of both Kansas City High School and State University. Two years of her time has been spent as a successful teacher. We cordially receive her. We received the sad intelligence of the death of Mr. Charles W. Henry, formerly one of our oldest and most highly citizens, who died last week at his present home in Oakland, Calif. He was an old soldier and a member of Kingsman G. A. R. post of East Des Moines. As yet we have not received the full particulars. The Rock Island today announces a very material reduction in homeescens' rates to its southwestern territory. Hereofo the homesekers' rate has been fixed on a basis of approximately one fare plus $2 for the round trip. The new rates are about 75 per cent of the regular one-way rate for the round trip, and tickets carry the same limit and all the privileges of stop-over diverse route and side-trips as at the former rate. The dates of sale are the first and third Tuesdays of October, November and December. Subscribe for the Bystander. Miss Ardella Carr entertained at the home of her parenis, 747 Ninth street, Wednesday in honor of Miss Mabel Hall of Keokuk, Ia, and Miss Penleston of Gallatin, Mo. Whist and music were the features of, the afternoon, after which an elegant two course 5 o'clock luncheon was served. Jaunita Watts died at the residence of her mother, Mrs. Fannie Mitchell, on Tuesday Sept. 26, and was buried from the Corinthian Baptist church Thursday. A large crowd attended the funeral, which was conducted by Rev. L. T. Griffith, assisted by Rev. S. Rates. Rev. Watts, formerly of Iowa and father of Jaunita, was present. Jaunita was thirten years old, and a faithful member of Corinthian Baptist church. Mr. George Reeves, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Reeves of this city, died in Marshallton last Friday: His body was brought here for interment. The funeral was held from Corinthian Baptist church Sunday at 3 p. m., conducted by Rev. T. L. Griffith. He leaves a widow and two children. A Brother of the deceased, David, died in the month of March. Drake University Foot Ball Schedule. Oct. 7—Coe at Cedar Rapids. Oct. 14—Des Moines collea at stadium. Oct. 21—Grinnell at stadium. Oct. 28—Michigan at Ann Arbor. Nov. 4—Simpson at stadium. Nov. 11—Haskell Indians at stadium. Nov. 18—Iowa at Iowa City. Nov. 30—Ames at stadium. CITY FEDERATION. The City Federation of Colored Women's Clubs met yesterday afternoon at St. Paul's A. M. E. church. The following officers were elected. Mrs. W. H. Warrick, Harriet Beecher Stowe Reading Circle, President; Mrs. J. R. Erickson, Carnation Club, Vice President; Mrs. Belle Graves, Busy Bee Sewing Circle, Secretary; Mrs. M. E. Howarth, Missionary Society, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. A. W. Rivers, Callanan Industrial Club; Treasurer. Plans were laid whereby the State Federation of Colored Women's clubs would be entertained this coming May. The City Federation has done much to harmonize the work. Mrs. Belle Graves, the state president, has been appointed National Superintendent of Forestry. Pennsylvania, Minnesota and Iowa lead in this work. BIRTHDAY DINNER PARTY Henry Bell, 94 years of age, and possible the oldest man in the city of Des Moines, was given a happy surprise Thursday of last week, when his white neighbors of Fremont street united in planning and carrying out a birthday dinner party in his honor. The ninety-fourth birthday celebration was held at his home on Fremont street where he has lived for the last thirty years, and among those who joined in wishing him many happy returns of the occasions were people who have been his neighbors for nearly a quarter of a century. Mr. Bell is well know and the story of his life is that of a slave who worked his way from slavery to a comfortable home of his own in the North. He earned enough money to puachase his own release from slavery before the end of the war, and since the close of the war has made his home in Des Moines with his wife, until her death two years ago. Since then he has lived alone in the same house. He has still excellent control of his faculties, but is slightly decrepit from age, and since the death of his wife his health has been slowly failing. Hats made to Order All work guaranteed J. KIRKPATRICK, Practical Hatter Hats Cleaned, Dreded and Reshaped At Hats Factory Prices Best $8 Hat on earth 817 Grand Raven. Nose 9th St. Lows 190 Very Low Raven to Chattanooga Teen Visa the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold Sept. 14 to 16, inclusive, with favorable return limits on account of Anniversary of Battle of Chicamauga. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western RY. SAMUEL WADE PASSES AWAY. Samuel Wade, a survivor of the civil war, died at his home in the rear of 212 East Court avenue at 8 o'clock last Friday evening after an illness of a few days. Mr. Wade, who was 55 years of age, has lived in Des Moines since the close of the civil war, and was well known to many of the old veterans with whom he allied himself at all reunions which it was possible for him to attend. He was an escaped slave who made his way north during the war, and was one of the oldest residents of East Court avenue. RELIGION NEGRO'S ONLY HOPE. St. Louis, Oct. 1.—In a sermon this morning Archbishop Glennon declared that religious training was the chief hope for the solution of the Negro problem and that the black man's future would be more secure when he ceased to be the property of political bosses. "Once the property of slave owners, the black man is now the property of politicians," he declared, "and it needs the conquest religion to make him control his emotions, to devote himself to industry rather than to politics and to emancipate him from political sway. The colored man is ruled largely by emotions. What he needs is training of the heart, control of the emotions, the complete coequest in him by the moral law. "It is only through a thorough religious training that this can be done. Ooly through the dominant influence of religion maka a decent mode of life be created for him." REAL QUALIFCATION. We often hear the common expression among our people that you need not qualify yourself, or you need not go to school any longer, for after you have finished you cannot get anything to do. Let me say my dear race, do not be misled, let us become prepared to do any work or fill any position of honor or trust, even though you know you cannot now use it, because it is a great deal better to be prepared to fill these places sometimes. Then again it is a pleasure to know that you can do any work others can do. If we should ask today in our city for two stenographers, bookkeepers, two bank clerks, two dry goods clerks, two clothing clerks or even two school teachers, we dare say that we could not find half enough. We as a race make our most serious mistake in thinking that we are qualified, when we are not qualified for the work. Parents keep your children in school till they finish. Let us first qualify ourselves in the real sense of the word qualification, and by and by there will come a time that we may be called upon to fill a position, then we can go and secure it. We will not say we wish we had studied when we had a chance. Let us think seriously on the question. AUTUMN. By an inexorable law the autumn of 1905 has come with her cooler atmosphere and gentler breeze, with her ripened grain and matured fruit, all the year's labor of man to garnered and harvested for the winter's consumption. The great question is what did we sow last spring and summer? that we hope to harvest this fall? Have we sown the seeds of kindness, have we planted the grain of brotherly love? Have we matured the spirit of christian obedience to God who causes the great changes of our seasons? If so, you may hope to reap much this fall and enjoy the blessings of the autumn time. How does this weather suit you? ROOSEVELT AT TUSKEGEE Mr. Roosevelt, president of these United States of America, has just completed the itinerary of his great Southern visit, going into the states of Virginia, Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana and Florida. He has planned to spend Oct. 23 in Tuskegee, the guest of Booker T. Washington's great school. Mr. Washington will now have the distinguished honor of entertaining the president at his home. No true, liberal, broadminded American citizen could travel through the southern states hoping to really learn something of its development without visiting some of the great schools for colored people. AS OTHERS SEE US Below we publish a mention of one of the successful business men of Taylor county. The article is taken from the Times Republican of Bedford, Iowa in a write up of the town of Gravity, under the head "Business Men." The article speaks for itself and is true. Ye editor has known Mr Johnson for many years. He has a brother who is doing well on a farm. Men like these brothers are doing more to solve the race problem than a dozen speeches. Go out and get something and become a real man and a good citizen. "A fine three chair barber shop centrally located on the west side of Main street at Gravity, is the property of R. H. Johnson." "Dick" has been in the barber business in this place ever since sinch gravity has been on the map, and he has made it pay too. The large fine brick building in which the shop is located, belongs to him as does the adjoining room in which is located the millinery store. This is one of the most desirable business places in town and it is all the result of his own efforts. But this is not all, "Dick" owns a fine farm just north of town, and on the day we called he had just finished threading 150 bushels of as fine wheat as were ever raised in Taylor county. All this wheat was raised on 6 acres of land. He also has a splendid prospect for corn. Johnson's shop is furnished in good style, he himself is a fine workman and he employs none but first class barbers. A bath room connection with shop." VERY LOW ONE WAY RATES VIA C. & N. W. BAILWAY. $28.25 to San Francisco, Los Angeles and nearly all other California points $29.00 to Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Victoria, Vancouver and any other No. Pacific Coast points; $24.00 to Butte, Anaconda and Helena and common points; $26.30 to Spokane and points adjacent Tickets on sale Sept. 15th to Oct. 31st and afford liberal stopover privileges. Full information at city ticket office, C. & N. W. Railway, 401 Walnut St. Des Moines, Iowa. CLINTON HAPPENINGS A most enjoyable program was rendered at the evening service at Bethel A. M. e. church Sunday, consisting of vocal and instrumental music and papers treating on the Sabbath School lessons of the past quarter. Miss Alice Simpson is visiting in Peoria, Ill. for an indefinite period. At the annual district fair which closed week before last, Washington Mann of Lyons, Ia., a well known gardener, took several prizes as a result of his exhibits. Miss Susie Thompson, a former Clinton girl now of Chicago, spent the past week in Fulton, Ill. the guest of Mr., and Mrs. Frank Mitchell and other friends. Mrs. Columbus Freeman is in the city the guest of her mother, Mrs. Frank Cooper on Second avenue. Vivian, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Smith, is confined at her home with an attack of Typhoid fever. We are pleased to note she is doing nicely. Walled Cities of China. The "walled cities" of China are well named, for the majority are surrounded by walls thirty to forty feet in height, and from sixteen to thirty feet in height. A city of Hai'an is surrounded by a wall sixteen miles in circumference. --- ciety of Illinois. The Conference Branch Mate Missionary society met on above date at Bethel A. M. E. church, with the president, Mrs. P. C. Cooper, presiding. Mrs. M. Higgins was appointed temporary secretary. Singing, "All Hall the Power," with Wm. Giles presiding at the organ, was followed by an inspiring and stirring prayer by Rev. T. B. Collier. Mrs. Harvey of Springfield read Gal. 2. The annual address by the president, Mrs. Cooper, gave us many ideas and inspired each one of us to do more for the missionary cause. Rev. P. C. Cooper, presiding elder, Rev. Knight and Rev. Giles were present and inspired each one of us more more the cause of missions. Sister E. McDonald, probation officer of the juvenile court of Chicago, spoke of her work and what she had accomplished and what she was trying to do in the name of the Lord. In the Out Life Line, led by Sister Cooper, was rendered. Sister Harvey of Springfield, one of our active missionary workers, gave us an interesting talk; also remarks by Mrs. Higgins of St. Johns and an assistant to Mrs. M. Memorial services for Sister McDurell and Sister Moore. Bishop C. T. Shaffer of the Fourth Episcopal district presiding, the conference branch M. S. convened at St. Johns and the Out Life Line. "Prayer by Sister M. Shumaker" followed by roll call and collection. Report of charges. Address by Dr. H. B. Parks, secretary of missions, was an inspiraler of the women of the M. M. and they were more for missions than ever before. Treasurer—Mrs. Harvey. Executive Board—Mrs. Amanda Woods, Mrs. Mattle Reeves, Mrs. W. H. Saunders, Mrs. S. A. Christy, Mrs. McCracken. A vote of thanks was tendered Bishop C. T. Shaffer, D. D., and presided Bishop of the Fourth Episcopal district for his presence and address. A vote of thanks was tendered Rev. and presided Bishop of Quincy for their hospitality and care of the M. M. women. A vote of thanks was tendered Mrs. Bishop Shaffer for her kindness in secreting the information. A letter of sympathy to Bishop Arnett and Mrs. Bishop Grant was offered and the secretary was instructed to write to them. Report of charges: Sponging district, Rev. J. Bundy, presiding elder. Springfield district, $99.68. Chicago district, $197.75. Cairo district, $37.60. Quincy district, $17.85. Collection and dues, $23.96. Grand total, $76.84. Mrs. P. C. Cooper, Mollie B. Higgins, President Secretary. :KIRKSVILLE, MO. ITEMS Rev. Long, of the A. M. E. Church, preaches his farewell sermon Sunday. Rev. Botts has been called to the First Baptist church. Mrs. Luhi Payton went to Edina Mo., last week to attend the funeral of her nephew, Dave Anderson. Miss Lizzie Henderson and Mrs. Agnes Yates and son of Kansas City are visiting in the city. Dr. Tanner is on the sick list. Miss Edna A. Martin, formerly of Otumwa, has been elected primary teacher in the Kirkville colored school. Mr. Herman Hockaday and Misses Lee Gelstap and Mary Appleton are attending school in Kansas City. Mrs. Hockaway is able to be out. Rev. Hayes, of Mexico, preached the annual sermon of the Masonic lodge and court Sunday afternoon. The services were very impressive. Mrs. Atkins Martin of Otumwa, visiting daughter, Miss Edna Martin Sunday. Miss Isabelle Gilstap entertained some of the visiting Masons Sunday away. DUBUQUE DOBS. Mr. Ed. Busch has brought a house boat and in the future will reside in his floating home. They have moved into the harbor. Mr. C. C. McGregor has moved his boat into the harbor for the winter. boat into the harbor for the winter. The Admiral (formerly the Wise, who has opened and Col. Dunlap, manager, has decided to employ only colored help if he can get the right kind. Will Brown returned from Davenport has week and is waiting table at the office. So far no minister has been appointed to this place at least we have received no news from the conference or Elder Galnes. Rev. Penn is making preparations to leave the parsonage in spite of the inclement weather to main and care for the property until notice of another minister's appointment and early arrival. On Sept. 20 a number of us met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chris, Evan and Chris, Chris, down and downed and the ferry landed Marion to take us to East Dubuque. We went to the home of Prof. and Mrs. Jas. Brooks and enjoyed music and dancing until 2 a. m. Refreshments were served. We did good work and the beat for home Prof. Brooks was confined to with rheumatism but gave us a glad welcome. The party included Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McGregor, Walter Posey, Mr and Mrs. Louis Evans, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Bush, Mrs. Lulu Martin, Mr. Louis Christopher, Richard Diana, Henry Martin and Henry A. Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Evans departed for St. Louis, their home, on September, 21. Henry A. Martin has been on the floor for the time. A house social will be given at the home of Mr. John Lewis, 16 East Rock Street, Thursday. GALESBURG NEWS On last Sunday eve Mr. and Mrs. J. W. King entertained at dinner at their home at 1237 East Mulberry Street. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. C. Young, Mr and Mrs Roy Lucas, M. M A. Wilder and M. T. S. Patton, Mr. King and Mrs. Young entertained the family with both vocal and instrumental music. At 2:30 the doors leading from the parlor to the dining room were thrown open and the guests were escorted to a very fine four course dinner. The dining rooms were beautifully decorated with carnations and other flowers. Mr. and Mrs. King spared no pain in trying to decorate the room for the guests. Miss M. A. Wilder and Brother Ray left last Sunday night for Duluth, Minn. where will visit relatives. Geoes and Etta Checks is in the city the guest of Mrs. John Johnson, 64 South Celar Street. Mrs. Johnson has made it possible for Mrs. Checks to visit their stay here. Mrs. Checks will leave for Iowa where she will visit her mother and from there she will sail out west where she will join her husband. The Social Duplex met last Monday night at the Odd Fellows Hall and a grand time was had where the games were played and refreshments were served. Visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Young and Mrs. Checks. Sick Headache Cured Sick headache is caused by derangement of the stomach and by indigestion. Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets correct these disorders and effect a cure. By taking these tablets as soon as the first indication of the disease appears, the attack may be warded off. For sale by all drug-gists ```markdown ``` CEDAR RAPIDS. The Trustee Relief Corps gave an entertainment at the church last Tuesday evening. An interesting feature of the entertainment was readings in phrenology given by Mr. L. L. Boyd. Odd Fellows celebrated their first anniversary at their hall Thursday evening. The attendance was large and a pleasant time reported by all. Mr. Clyde Washington, who was confined to his rooms last week with tonsilitis, is able to be out again. Hamilton, left Sunday morning, for her old home in Council Bluffs where she will visit friends and relatives. Miss Mable Jones of Tipton, is a carnival visitor this week, the guest host of the annual event. Mr. J. Enbanks is a victim of tonsilitis this week. Mr. W. D. Claybrook has declared his determination of getting even with the leaders of that surprise party. Norman Brooks is at home again after an extended trip to Wisconsin. An Awful Cough Cured. "Two years ago our little girl had a touch of pneumonia, which left her with an awful cough. She had spells of coughing, just like one with the whooping cough and some thought she would not get well at all. We got a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, which acted like a charm, she stopped coughing and got stout and fat," writes Mrs. Ora Bussard, Brabaker Ill. This remedy is for sale by all druggists. COUNCIL BLUFFS ITEMS Mr. Hampton of Red Oak and a member of the A. M. E. church at Des Moines, attended the services at the A. M. E. church here Sunday and attended the service himself as pleased with the progress of the church here. Old citizens that knew him for years was much pleased to shake his hand and bid him God-speed. But storm pari? that was on Rev. Kurt pari? that夜 night was not only a perfect surprise, but was a social gathering and luncheon served to about 25 happy ladies and gentlemen, beside the numerous packages of groceries, and vegetables, meat, bread, and other food for the pastor, of which was very accessible. Such storms are not destructive, but are saving. Come again. The series of meetings at the Baptist church has closed. There was a number of cold Christmas warmed up by the church chapel up, and one sinner brought to Christ God bless the good work. Mrs. Anne Spencer has returned to Kansas City, Mo., to make it her home. The organizations are being handed around to the crystal anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Giles, Sept. 30. BUXTON SUBSCRIBERS. Our collector will be in Buxton Monday the 9. Please be prepared to pay your subscription. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Mrs. Mary Holmes has returned to her home in Moline after a visit at the Samuel Hall home. She has returned to his home in Omaha, Neb. Mr. Geo. Crump of Hedrick spent Sunday at home. Hayes Crayton went to St. Paul and Minneapolis on the I. C. excursion recently. Rev. Payton filled the pulpit last Sunday and evening for the first time this conference day and family have moved to Muscatine. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Black breakfasted Rev. and Mrs' Payton Tuesday morning before they left for their new home in Muscatine. Rev. I. P. Johnson of Muscatine is expected to fill the A. M. E. pulpit here. Mrs. Samuel Hall is continuing to grow a little better. A letter from Walter Williams, states he arrived at Knoxville, Tenn., o. k. and has entered upon his school dutties. He was in a wreck en route but escaped uninjured. Quarterly meeting of the Mascatine Writers will be held Washington the last Sunday in October when Presiding Galen is expected to be present. An election for trustees of the A. M. E. church will be held Monday evening October 9 at the church. Attendance of the members is desired. Henry Hickman is expected to return from his Kentucky visit soon. Chas. Payton has resigned his position as engineer at the Washington steam laundry. Jr., will not return to Washington for the winter, as was expected. The Chautauqua club will I meet with Mrs. Jas, Redd next Tuesday evening at which time the monthly luncheon will be served by the hostess. Holle Taylor of Rqek Island, is expected soon to assist in caring for Mrs. Samuel Hall who has been quite sick, and is still unable to leave her bed for any length of time. Rev and Mrs. M. I. Gordon, with their household effects passed through the city last week to Otumwa from Muscatathe where they are staying this year. Edar Milligan is boarding with Mr. John Teeter. Wm. Campbell is talking of going west. The Origin of Woman Haters. A Jesius are mansging mother will to more than make her son a woman later than anything else in the world. Few young men are really as bad as the girls try to make them think they are. Theory aside, few things are more efficiently expiatory of sin than making money at it. Tiflis is reported quiet. If Tiflis has settled down there is no excuse for turmoil anywhere else. Stone-soled shoes have been produced by an Illinois inventor. Don't let papa see this, Mildred. With the retirement of the peacemakers from the scene the mapmakers will proceed to get busy. "We sleep too much," says Edison. Is this another case of race suicide? Have a baby in the house, Thomas. Apple jack is said to be "on the decline." As a matter of fact, it has been so down ever since we can remember. One of the funniest things in life is to see an author of detective stories trying to decide where he left his umbrella. Hoops are to be the style, according to the dressmakers. The dressmakers must have heard about the three hoops in Hides. Ten Delaware editors have come to the rescue of the state by promising to run things hereafter. When editors agree all is well. The dressmakers, in convention, have decided that waistls must be smaller this season. Many young men will be pleased to help. A cynic declares that young people simply hop nowadays, instead of dancing. Nothing drags these times, brother—not even people's feet. Much of the trouble in the Taggart family would have been avoided if they had arranged matters so as to be both sober at the same time. Possibly William Waldorf Aster needs that million he is trying to get from the city of New York. He may have bought another automobile. This is expected to be the greatest football season ever known in the history of the game. Harvard already has three players on the hospital list. A cable station has been established on the island of Yap. If a grave emergency arises in consequence of this the cable tolls can be made prohibitive. Some Philadelphia politicians who have been making money out of the public are in a fair way to have their entire living expenses borne by the state. A man is going to put a live lion into a vaudeville sketch. If he would put the other vaudeville actors in the lion, he would be doing a magnificent service. With the salary of Norway's new ruler fixed at $175,000 a year, it seems strange to some that there should be any difficulty in finding a man to take the throne. In Newport society the idea seems to be that some young woman is to marry Jimmie Hyde's marble palace, acquiring Jimmie as one of the incidental properties. It must have hurt Sir Thomas Lipton's pride a lot to be tgged from the saddle and kicked in the face by his horse just as he was passing in review before the king. It is the urgent advice of the royal physician that the scar and the cearna and the children will spend two months at Darmstadt. Here's hoping that the baby's bombproof. New Jersey has a society of 14,000 men who never use swear words. To appreciate what great self-restraint this implies you have only to consider what life in New Jersey is like. Certainly there was a sense of humor in that English workman who had the rich man's disease, appendicitis, and accounted for it on the ground that the attack came on pay day. The fact that there were 35 cents in the pocket of a New York editor found murdered the other day is accepted by the police as conclusive evidence that robbery was not the motive of the crime. The New York American calls attention to an unlovely phase of human nature when it remarks that horrible accidents to balloonists are becoming so common of late that an ascent never falls to draw a huge crowd. President Haddad of Yale, in his speech at the banquet to the Russian envoy, illustrated his remarks by quoting a poker player and Kliping, showing that our college presidents are not altogether of the cloistered recluse type. Science is contemplating the substitution of the hearts of monkeys for those of men when the latter have worn out the heart which nature gave them. The life and conduct of some men is such as to make it a certainty that they will not be losers by the proposed change. The rich Parisian who has offered a prize of $20,000 for the discovery of a method of communicating with any of the planets has made sure of a lot of advertising, and it won't cost him a continental centime, either. 7 Startling Discovery Made By the Rockford Bank. NEGOTIATED IN DES MOINES The Des Moines National is Caught By One—Cashier of Bank Pronounces Notes Rank Forgeries and Tells of Significant Dates. Des Moines, Oct. 3.—The discovery of three forged notes, sent to the Rockford State bank of Rockford, Ia., for collection, and made payable to George R. Griswold, brings forward a new development in the Griswold murder mystery and adds color to the suicide theory. While the local detective department was groping unsuccessfully for clues to aid in the discovery of the motive for Griswold's disappearance, these three notes were held by Des Moines men or institutions waiting for their maturity. Their presence was not made known until the notice that they had been negotiated reached the Rockford bank, and Z. T. Mitchell, the cashier upon whom they had been drawn, pronounced them 'orgeries.' Only one of the notes was actually sent in to the Rockford institution, but following its arrival a few days ago came notice of two others of like character and for similar amounts, one of them held by the Des Moines National bank and the other by Atwater Cook, a loan agent of this city, all three of which have been pronounced by Z. T. Mitchell of the Rockford State bank to be forgeries and pure. The first note, received by Mr. Mitchell about ten days ago, was made payable to George R. Griswold in the sum of $432.20 and was signed with Mitchell's name and dated July 18. Since its receipt notices of the two notes in Des Moines were received by Mr. Mitchell, with requests from the holders to notify them at once as to whether they were good. Mr. Mitchell has pronounced all three of the notes to be out and out forgeries, and presumably executed by Griswold, as they are all made payable to him. The significance of the date is explained by the fact that on July 15, three days previous to the time at which they are dated, Mr. Mitchell gave his personal check for $432.00 to Griswold in payment of an amount owed by him to the State Mutual Life, which company Griswold is a member of. The face of the three forged notes July 18 was evidently to confuse the two deals and throw off any suspicion when might arise as to the validity of the notes at the time they were first converted into cash. Some time ago Mr. Mitchell had dealings with the State Mutual Life Insurance company of Worcester, Mass., the company for which Grissel was a partner. The check given to Grissel was in connection with these dealings. INDICTMENT FOUND AGAINST BROTHERS Des Moines, Oct. 5.—Frank Brothers was yesterday indicted by the grand jury for assault with intent to commit murder. The direct charge is the shooting of Howard Wittell, the 12-year-old newsboy, at the rear of 119 Walnut street. Brothers was placed under arrest within an hour of the returning of the indictment and gave bonds in the sum of $1,000. He was then released from custody. His bonds were signed by Moso Levich. The principal evidence before the grand jury was given by Charles Krause, a driver for the Hewitt Grocery company, and George Koch, a blacksmith, whose shop is in the vicinity of the place where the shooting occurred. The evidence of Mr. Krause shows that the young lad ran toward the edge of a low back building on the alley at the rear of 119 Walnut street, the place being a house of ill repute, and leaped to the ground. Temporarily inconvenienced by the force of his fall the lad did not rise at once and as he lay in the recumbent position on the ground Brothers, the ex-detective, advanced to the edge of the roof of the building and fired a heavy bullet into the young lad's body. Krause's evidence further shows that after the shooting Brothers came into view and grasping the lad by the arm he roughly hurried him to the police station. According to all the testimony the boy's leg was broken or injured so that he could not walk with ease but dragged the wounded member after him as he was roughly dragged over the brick pavement. NEW $100,000 COURT HOUSE Corner Stone for Benton County Building to be Laid Oct 14. **Building to be Laid Oct. 14.** Vinton, Oct. 4.—The corner stone of Benton county's new $100,000 court house will be laid on Oct. 14 under the auspices of the Masonic fraternities of the county; the ceremony to be conducted by grand master of the order in Iowa, W. H. Norris. All the civic orders of the county, the civil officers of all incorporated cities and towns, the old settlers and Grand Army orders will be invited, and the day he made one day of days of the county. Senator W. P. Whipple and Hon. Cato Sells, sons of ploneers, will be the orators of the day, and Vinton will welcome every citizen of Benton county on that day. Ate Poisoned Candy. Davenport, Oct.3—Three chants in the Soldier's Orphan' Home, whose names are being suppressed, were terribly poisoned by candy sent to them in a package of presents, presumably by their father. Other children who ate of the candy were made slick. A careful examination is under way. RICHARD P. CLARKSON DIES AT DES MOINES Des Moines, Oct. 4.—Hon. Richard P. Clarkson, pension agent for Iowa and Nebraska, and former editor and owner of the Iowa State Register, died suddenly at his home, 805 Pleasant street, at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning aged 65 years. Mr. Clarkson had been suffering from diabetes for the last five years, that disease having necessitated his giving up newspaper work with the sale of the Des Moines Register, in 1902, after thirty-two years service in the field of Iowa daily journalism. He had been gradually breaking down under his affection for several years, but continued to keep up his work as pension agent until last Saturday. He was down town on Saturday afternoon, apparently feeling in his accustomed health and was then strong enough to walk to his nurser shop for a shave. On Sunday evening, however, Mr. Clarkson was required to take his bed, from which he never arose. For the last twenty-four hours preceding his death he was in a comatose condition and the end came peacefully like unto an eternal sleep at 7:30 o'clock yesterday morning. Mr. Clarkson gave no signs of suffering and seemed not to realize that his end was near at hand. With him during the last hours were his faithful wife, their son, John Clarkson; daughter, Mrs. Joe Zwart, and her husband. The other children are Mrs. E. R. Meck, wife of United States Judge Meck of Ft. Worth, Tex, who recently returned to her Texas home after a visit with her parents here, and Frank Clarkson of Ida Grove, who was for several years associate editor of the old Register. Important events in the life of Mr. Clarkson are summed up as follows: Born in Brookville, Ind., in 1840, Learned printer's trade in the office of the Brookville American, owned by his father. Mover with his family to Grundy county, In., in 1855. Became typesetter in the office of The Iowa State Register, 1861. Enlisted in Company A, Twelfth Iowa infantry, October, 1861. Captured by the rebels in 1862. Worked on family farm from 1865 to 1870. Married to Miss Aggle Green, Sept. 4, 1866. With his father, Coker F., and his brother, James S., bought The Iowa State Register, 1870. Brothers purchased father's interest, 1872. Purchased brothers' interest in the paper, 1889. Conducted paper until its sale to George E. Roberts July 1, 1902. Appointed United States pension agent for the Iowa-Nebraska district. Feb. 1, 1903. Died at his home, 865 Pleasant street, Oct. 2, 1905. DIGS UP A POT CONTAINING GOLD Des Moines, Oct. 3—An iron pot containing colons of gold and silver, equal in value to $400 or $500 was unearned by George Brown upon his rented land in Hyde Park. The coins were all dated before 1860 and it is presumed that they were buried in the ground or safe keeping by some farmer who responded to the call for volunteers during the civil war and never returned to dig up his treasure. "I was cutting down the corn with my knife," said Mr. Brown in telling of his find, "and my knife blade struck something hard and metallic. I examined the blade to see if there were any nicks in it and then I saw where the point had struck what seemed a steel plate. I dug the earth away and lifted up a small iron casket about half a foot square and three inches high. To my surprise upon opening it I saw shining gold and silver colors at I once went to the house, where my wife and I had met. It there were nearly $600 of it. I found the pot just at the foot of one of the corn stalks and I suppose that it had been buried there a long while. The constant plowing and raking over the land had worn away the ground over it and I happened to come along just in time to dig it out." SENATOR HEALY IS NOT IN THE RACE Sloux City, Oct. 4.—Senator Thos. D. Healy of Fort Dodge yesterday authorized the Journal to make the following statement: "I will not be a candidate for the office of governor before the republican convention. The honor and dignity of the great office is fully impressed on me, but I am greatly adverse to the strife which will probably occur and the impossibility of bringing the discordant interests of the party together is very apparent. Personal inclination and pecuniary considerations compel me to the work of my profession. I should be pleased to have it known that my name should be wholly associated with the discussion of candidates. GEORGE GRISWOLD WAS MURDERED, SAYS JURY GEORGE GRISWOLD WAS MURDERED, SAYS JURY Des Moines, Oct. 2—George R. Grinwold met his death at the hands of an assassin. This is the opinion of the coroner's jury, which, after investigation extending over a week, yesterday returned a verdict declaring that the Des Moines insurance man was the victim of murder, and that his death occurred before the body was thrown in the river. Fatal Shooting At Calamus. Clinton, Oct. 1—R. W. Damon last night fatally shot and wounded Bruce Walker at Calamus as a result of a traces over an old grudge. Both parties are prominent and the shooting has caused a great stir. It is said that a reporter who was assigned to talk with an American millionaires on an important question was repeatedly refused admittance to his house. Then he sought out a senator, who was a personal friend of the millionaire, and petitioned his aid. Armed with the senator's card, he returned to the millionaire's house and sent in his tallisman. This time he was admitted. "Young man," said the millionaire, "do you know that sixteen reporters have called upon me about this very question, and that I have refused to see them all?" "I ought to know it sir," responded the visitor, "for I am the whole sixteen." A Canadian farmer, noted for his absent-mindedness, went to town one day and transacted his business with the utmost precision. He started back on his way home, however, with the firm conviction that he had forgotten something—what it was he could not recall, try how he would. As he neared home the conviction increased, and three times he stopped his horse and went carefully through the house, where he encountered to discover what he had forgotten. In due course of time he reached home, and was met by his daughter, who took at him in surprise, and explained: "Why, father, where have you left mother?" During a discussion of Oscar Wilde's interesting posthumous work, "De Pro fundis," an editor said: "I had the honor of meeting Wilde in London on the opening night of his amusing comedy, 'The Importance of Being Earnest.' A little group of us got supper at the Carlton, and during the supper the subject of epigrams came up. To Wilde, as the foremost living epigrammatist, the duty of defining an epigram was assigned. He thought a moment, smiled slightly, and then, in his low and pleasant voice, he said: 'An epigram is a common-place couched so adroitly that only clever people can tell what it means.' Cured Her Rheumatism Deep Valley, Pa., Oct. 2d.—(Special.) There is deep interest in Green county over the cure of the little daughter of L. N. Whipley of Rheumatism. She was a great sufferer for five or six years and nothing seemed to do her any good till she tried Dodd's Kidney Pills. She began to improve almost at once and now she is cured and can run and play as other children do. Mr. Whipley says: "I am indeed thankful for what Dodd's Kidney Pills have done for my daughter; they saved her from being a cripple perhaps for life." Dodd's Kidney Pills have proved that Rheumatism is one of the results of diseased Kidneys. Rheumatism is caused by Uric Acid in the blood. If the Kidneys are right there can be no Urie Acid in the blood and consequently no Rheumatism. Dodd's Kidney Pills make the Kidneys right. Pity may be akin to love, but kinship does not always indicate friendship. Hundreds of dealers say the extra quantity and superior quality of Deifance Starch is fast taking place of all other brands. Others say they cannot sell any other starch. "Who is supporting Starleigh this season?" "His wife." "His wife! Why, I never knew she was on the stage." "She isn't; but she takes in washing."—Baltimore American. Hank—"Ding It! Th' minister's gone away for a month's vacation!" Lafé—"What of it?" Hank—"Why, I wanted to shoot Zeb Thompson next Sunday in church. Now I'll have to wait till October!"—Ex. Mr. Jackson (a Southern hotel--keeper, surprising a newly arrived guest with his arm around his daughter's waist)—"Mandy, tell that nigghat to take his ahm' way from 'round yo' waits." Amanda—"Tell him yourself He's a puffet stranger to me."—Ex. Customer (handing over the money) —"I want to be sure about it. Can you guarantee that this stuff will kill the cockroaches?" Druggist (wrapping up the bottle)—"I guarantee it absolutely, man'm—if you can get them to take it according to directions."—Chicago Tribune. "I'm glad I don't live in Germany right now," said the man who was trying to occupy three seats at once in the street car; "I'm afraid of cholera." "No doubt you are," said his neighbor, savagely; "I know a farmer who had a whole drove die of it the other day."—Cleveland Leader. To avoid paying a personal tax on twenty-five thousand dollars in cash, William Andrews, a wealthy farmer, of Montrose, In., concealed the money in two buckets, which he buried in his barn. His servant, Nellie Crans, saw him hiding the money, and she told her lover, Louis Voss. The money disappeared the next night. NOTICED IT. A Young Lady from New Jersey Put Her Wits to Work. "Coffee gave me terrible spells of indigestion which, coming on every week or so, made my life wretched until some one told me that the coffee I drank was to blame. That seemed nonsense, but I noticed these attacks used to come on shortly after eating and were accompanied by such excruciating pains in the pit of the stomach that I could only find relief by loosening my clothing and lying down. "If circumstances made it impossible for me to lie down I spent hours in great misery. "I refused to really believe it was the coffee until finally! I thought a trial would at least do no harm, so I quit coffee in 1901 and began on Postum. My troubles left entirely and convinced me of the cause. "Postum brought no discomfort, nor did indigestion follow its use. I have had no return of the trouble since I began to drink Postum. It has built me up, restored my health and given me a new interest in life. It certainly is a joy to be well again." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville." in each pkg SO SAYS OFFICIAL STATEMENT Great Northern Train is Held Up Near Seattle, Wash.—Work Done By Three Men—Boys Who Started To Hold Up Passengers Captured. St. Paul, Minn., Oct. 4.—It is officially stated that the robbers who held up the Great Northern limited near Seattle on Monday night did not secure over $1,000 from the express safe. The Great Northern Express Company has offered a reward of $5,000 for the capture of the robbers. Seattle, Wash., Oct. 4.—The Great Northern overland train leaving Seattle Monday night was held up and the baggage and express car dynamited about five miles from Ballard. Three men are known to have done the work. Two boys who got on the blind baggage here as soon as the holdup began entered the passenger coaches and began holding up the passengers. They were captured. They say two or the men were on the blind baggage when they got on and the third got on at Ballard. All were well dressed, with raincoats and slouch hats. So far as reported no one was killed, but Charles Anderson, express mengenger, was slightly injured. Manager Waring of the Great Northern Express company said last night he did not know the contents of the safe, but believes it was a small sum. After securing the contents of the safe the three men started off in an easterly direction. The train was flagged near the brickyard, and as the engineers slowed up two men with raincoats climbed up the tender and presented revolvers to his head. When the train stopped the engineer was instructed to pull ahead, which he did for several hundred yards, when he was again commanded to pull up. Two of the robbers then jumped off, making the engineer and fireman do the same, and all marched to the baggage car door. The messenger was commanded to open the door, and, refusing, an extra heavy charge of dynamite was placed against it and exploded. The explosion tore the car almost to pieces. The safe was damaged by dynamite and the injured hours and a half and then pulled into Edmonds, making a brief report before proceeding to Everett. The two boys claim they never met the holdups until they got on the train and are in no way connected with their work. The idea to hold up the passengers occurred to them after the explosion. Sheriff Smith has started out with a posse. SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT Peoria, IL., Oct. 6.—The arrest of Newton C. Dougherty in this city on the charge of forgery follows the most astounding revelations by the grand jury now in session and which has been examining the books of the Peoria school board. Within a comparatively brief space of time a shortage of $75,000 was discovered, but the further discovery was made that the peculations have been extending over a long term of years. The shortage will reach hundreds of thousands of dollars. In order to cause the arrest of Mr. Dougherty the grand jury made a partial report yesterday charging forgery. He was arrested shortly after on the street by a deputy sheriff and was taken to the office of the sheriff, where he gave bait, with Elliot Cullender and his son, H. R. Dougherty, as sureties. The ball demanded was $3,000. Mr. Dougherty has been city superintendent of schools for twenty-five years. He is immensely wealthy and is president of the Peoria National bank, is a heavy stockholder in the Dime Savings and Trust company, the Title and Trust company, the Peoria Livery company and other concerns. He is a trustee of the fund of $175,000 held by the National Educational association. He is a close friend of Nicholas Murray Butler, president of Columbia Columbia university of New York, and has been for years regarded as one of the foremost educational men in the country. Tokio, Oct. 6—Former Minister Okuma, leader of the progressive party before the associated chambers of commerce yesterday, referring to the sudden expansion of Japan's finance said that when the withdrawal of the troops is completed, she will be confronted with a debt of $1,250,000,000 the interest on which alone roughly speaking, will be $75,000,000 or nearly twice the revenue of the country ten years ago. The per capita rate of taxation before the war was $2. Now it is $6. The per capita share in the national debt before the war was $6. It is now $25. The count himself, however, was not pessimistic. He spoke eloquently of the necessity of the business men directing their energy in the development of productive works of all kinds, and thus securing victories in peace as well as in war. New York, Oct. 6.—William Randolph Hearst was named as a candidate for mayor at a municipal ownership mass meeting in Grand Central palace and a committee appointed by J. G. Phelps Stokes, who presided, will select the remainder of the ticket. Every day in thy life is a page in thy history — Robson. According to Revelations in Mutual Life Investigation. RECEIVED AS COMMISSIONS Evidence Shows That $2,600,000 Was Paid to Relatives—Jerome Says That Insurance Scandals Will Be Submitted to Grand Jury. New York, Oct. 6.—That the astounding total of more than $2,600,000 has been paid as commissions by the Mutual Life Insurance company to two members of the family of Richard A. McCurdy, president of the company, and the promise of District Attorney Jerome that insurance scandals certainly will be submitted later to an extraordinary grand jury, were the sensational developments in the insurance situation yesterday. It was brought out by testimony before the legislative insurance committee that Robert H. McCurdy, a son of Richard A. McCurdy, has received as commissions on foreign business $1,163,822, and on domestic business $541,852, and that Louis A. Thebaud, son-in-law of Richard A. McCurdy, has received an aggregate of $920,113 in commissions from the company. It was also brought out that Robert H. McCurdy expected us to come this year would be about $110,900. Previous to this testimony W. F. Thummel, an attorney of the Mutual Life Insurance company, testified that he had paid to the chairman of the republican congressional committee the sum of $2,500 in cash as a campaign contribution. Mr. Jerome in announcing in court that the scandals will be submitted to an extraordinary grand jury, said the injury by the legislative committee had shown "greater moral obliquity and moral obtuseness on the part of persons important in the business world than did the shocking revelations in regard to the Equitable Life." WILL SHOW ALL REBATES RECEIVED Chicago. Oct. 4.—B. S. Cusey, who is traffic manager for Schwarzchild & Sulzberger, and was recently fined $5000 for conspiracy in soliciting and accepting rebates from railroad companies, testified before the interstate commerce commission regarding freight rates on live stock and live stock products from Missouri rive to Chicago. Mr. Cusey was temporarily excused and was instructed by the court to return with the accounts of Schwarzchild & Sulzberger company showing all rebates received on shipments of dressed meats and packing house products since 1902. Four other traffic managers of the large packing companies have been subpoenaed as witnesses. They are F. H. Fredericks, traffic manager for Swift & Co.; F. O. Frisble, traffic manager for Armour & Co.; Harry Wyatt, former traffic manager for Nelson Morris & Co., and Patrick Cassidy, traffic manager for the National Packing company. H. R. Buell, president of the Chicago Live Stock exchange and a live stock commission dealer and shipper for twenty-nine years, was on the stand the greater part of the afternoon. He declared that under present freight rates Kansas City was a better market than Chicago. Washington, Oct. 6. — Secretary Leslie M. Shaw is to retire from the cabinet and Postmaster General George B. Cortelyou is to succeed him as the head of the treasury department. It is possible to make these statements today on authority that cannot be gainsaid. It is the belief that the secretary of the treasury will retire much earlier than February 1, the date that has been set. It is expected that on the assembling of the incoming congress the senate will be asked to confirm Mr. Cortelyou as Mr. Shaw's successor, and some other man as postmaster general to fill the vacancy made by the present incumbent's promotion to the treasury portfolio. YELLOW FEVER IN CHICAGO William Gunning of Natchez, Mies. Succumbs in Chicago. Chicago, Oct. 5.—William Gunning of Natechoz, Miss., who came to this city a week ago, died yesterday of yellow fever. When Mr. Gunning reached Chicago he was suffering with the disease, and was at once taken to a hospital, where he steadily grew worse despite the efforts or the entire physicians' staff. Gunning was 20 years of age, broke through the quarantine and came direct to Chicago. His death is the first in many years that has been caused by yellow fever in this city. To Wear Out Bracelets No To Weed Out Russian Navy. St. Petersburg, Oct. 6.—Inefficient officers are to be gradually weeded out of the Russian navy during the next five years and pensioned off to make way for better trained men to command the reconstructed navy. In a rescript addressed to the minister of marine, Emperor Nicholas disgraced him to compulsory retire all naval officers who are unable to fulfill the higher requirements which the projected reformers in the service will demand. Officers so resigned before reaching the age limit are to be pensioned on favorable conditions to be determined upon later. Bubonic Plague Reported. Blantype, British South Africa, Oct. 6.—Bubonic plague has broken out at Chinle, in Portuguese East Africa. Several deaths are reported. Weak, Nervous and Wretched from Wasting Kidney Troubles. Mrs. Henry A. Reamer, Main and Garst sets, South Bend, Ind, says: "When I began using Doan's Kidney Pills I was so weak I could hardly drag myself across the room. I was wretched and nervous, and had backache, bearing-down pain, headache, dizziness and eyes. Dropsy set the chest choked the heart. I had yet untold surprise, brought me relief I shall never for- in and bloating of me and threatened little hope, but to n Doan's Kidney Pills and saved my life. get it." Sold by dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Sold by dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. Don't court trouble unless you want to marry it. Storekeepers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. Some people are so in love with themselves that they haven't room for any more. Ask Your Dealer for Allen's Foot-Ease A powder. It rests the feet. Curas Swollen, Scoot, Hits Callous, Aching, Sweating Feet and Ingrowning Nails. Ask Druggate and Shoe stores. 28 cents. Accept no substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address, Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y. Heaven won't seem much like home unless those golden streets are torp up occasionally. BABY ONE SOLID SORE. Could Not Shut Eyes to Sleep—Spent $100 on Doctors—Baby Grew Worse—Cured by Cuticura for $5. "A scab formed on my baby's face, spreading until it completely covered her from head to foot, followed by bolls, having forty on her head at one time, and more on her body. Then her skin started to dry up and it became so bad she could not shut her eyes to sleep. One month's treatment with Cuticura Soap and Ointment made a complete cure. Doctors and medicines had cost over $100, with baby growing worse. Then we spent less than $5 for Cuticura and cure her. (Signed) Mrs. G. H. Tucker, Jr. 335 Greenfield Ave., Milwaukee, Wis." Perhaps more people would go to heaven if there were Sunday excursions. **FARMS FOR RENT OR SALE ON CROP payments.** J. MUHALL, Sioux City, Ia. Too many glasses today means a large pain tomorrow. Important to Mothers. 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He resorted to every known means, doctors, remedies, baths, etc. all to the same kind of life. But the very worst cost of the thousands cured by Mull's Grape Tonic. We can cure you, no matter how bad off and to prove it we will send you without cost to the well. Grape Tonic is a production of how to see the digestive organs are strangely subject to the curative power of Mull's Grape Tonic. The best way to cure your this, but a fair square chance for you to test this grand treatment for yourself, in your own home without costs. You have a Rheumatism, Stomach, Bowel, Kidney, Lung and Heart Trouble, Indigestion, Dyaposia, cold, fever, diarrhea, loss of sleep and strength, run down, Piles, appendicitis, fistula, bad blood, dizziness, bad complexion, etc. remember that the most common. Mull's Grape Tonic will cure you. It is a splendid Tonic just as Dr. Dill states. Everybody should use it. Typhoid fever and appendicitis are unknown in families where Mull's Grape Tonic is used. You need such Tonic, begin to day. Don't wait for your school now for this free offer and get well. Good for a living children and nursing mothers. Send this coupon with your name and address and your drugstri's name, for a 30% discount on the Stomach Tonic and Constipation Cure. Mull's Gripe Tonic Co. *18 Third Ave.* Mull's Grape Tonic Co., 148 Third Ave., Rock Island, Ill. Give Full Address and Write Plainly. The $100 bottle contains nearly three times the 250 size. At drug stores. THE BEST COUGH CURE When offered something else instead of Kemp's Balsam stop and consider: "Am I sure to get something as good as this best cough cure?" If not sure, what good reason is there for for taking chances in a matter that may have a direct bearing on my own or my family's health?" Sold by all dealers at 250. and 500. AGAINST THERE IS NO PROTECTION IN THE WORLD LIKE TOWER'S SLICKERS FOR SALE IN ALL THE BEST DEALERS A.J. TOWER CO. ESTABLISHED 1856 BOSTON NEW YORK CHICAGO TOWER CANAN CO. LINKED TOBORO CAN. $100 Weekly Easily Made Experience unnecessary. Write for terms to Bankers' Accident Co. . Den Molines, Ia. DEAN'S KING CACTUS OIL HEALS WITHOUT A SCAR Sent prepaid for $1 if your druggirl cannot supply you. OLNEY & MCDAID, Clinton, Iowa. PISO S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAIL Best Druggirl Service. Master Cook. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION All Europe Desires a Peaceful Formation. PROPER TREATIES QUESTION Germany and France Pout About Agreement—France Thinks Russo-German Alliance May Be Detrimental to Her European Interests Paris, Oct. 5.—Chancellors here and throughout Europe are taking the keenest interest in the possible and even probable' formation of a new European alliance consequent upon the termination of the war and the conclusion of a closer Anglo-Japanese alliance. This has advanced beyond discussion in the newspapers and has already reached the stage of discreet diplomatic soundings. The various proposed realignments of European powers are divided into three main movements—first, British inclination toward an accord with Russia; second, a German-Russian movement for an alliance to offset the Anglo-Japanese alliance; and third, Russo-German overtures to induce France to join the latter grouping. Great Britain's desire for a reaproachment with Russia has brought about the distinct diplomatic suggestion that Great Britain is ready to give fuller recognition to Russia's privileged position in southern Turkey, notably at Constantinople and along the Bosporus. Russia's ambitions that direction have heretofore encountered strong opposition in England. The view in French official quarters is distinctly favorable to an Anglo-Russian rapprochement. It was one of the projects of M. Delacasse when foreign minister to have King Edward visit Emperor Nicholas as a means for furthering the reconciliation of Rums and Great Britain. Since the appointment of M. Delacasse project has been in abeyance, but the officials continue favorable to an Anglo-Russian entente. Concerning the proposed German-Russian agreement strong elements in both countries favor an accord as a counterpoise to the Anglo-Japanese alliance. The Tempis prints an authorized interview with prince Vu Bueu during a special channelator at Baden Baden, openly advises German-Russian rapprochement. The prince says: "It is natural and traditional that we should have the best relations with Russia. Why should France take umbrage? We do not take umbrage because we do not have the best chance. A system of pacific alliances would assure the equilibrium of Europe. The France-Italian rapprochement has not an anti-German character, nor should a Russo-German rapprochement have an anti-German character. In connection with French participation in a Russo-German rapprochement it can be definitely stated that France before considering a new alignment of the powers intends to award Russia the most prosperous with regard to Morocco, in which country Germany first interrupted the French programme. PAT CROWE ADMITS OMAHA INCIDENT Butte, Mont., Oct. 5—Pat Crowne yesterday admitted that he was in Omaha six weeks ago and engaged in a pistol duel with the police, during which an officer was shot. He says the police fired sixteen shots at him before he rebelled, and that he opened fire to save his own life. He says his sole object in coming here was to surrender, believing that he had been tortured from home so that in yielding to extradition he might make terms favorable to himself with the Nebraska authorities. He denies absolutely the alleged confession published in Butte last night and refutes the state's claim that he was tortured by his own Cudahy plotted with him to extort money from Mr. Cudahy, Sr. New York, Oct. 2.—Henry O. Leonard, who was employed by Hale & Stieglitz, a prominent nm of brokers, as a clerk, made a confession yesterday that it was he who robbed the National City bank of securities worth $359,000. Leonard has been for several years a trusted employee of Hale & Stieglitz and lived quietly with his mother at Harlem. He is about 25 years old. PRESIDENT IS GREETED BY THOUSANDS Washington, Oct. 1.—Thousands of his fellow citizens turned out to welcome President Roosevelt to the national capital last evening and made his home-coming an occasion for an ovation from the time he was sighted on the platform of his car until he passed within the doors of the White house. There was no band of music, but the melody of the cheer of the people made the air ring with "hurrahs" as his carriage passed slowly up the avenue. The president was deeply touched by the welcome. "It was very kind of them to come out to greet me," he remarked, "and I was deeply touched by their welcome." Martial Law Suspended. Tokio, Oct. 5.—An order alighting martial law at Sasagawa, Nagasaki, Tsushima and Hakodate was passed by the privy council yesterday. PAT CROWE IS CAUGHT AT LAST Man Wanted for Cudahy Kidnapping Is Held at Butte, Mont. ACKNOWLEDGES HIS IDENTITY A Friend of Crowe's Tipped the Local Police of Crowe's Presence in the City and His Arrest Followed. Butte, Mont., Oct. 3—Put Crow wanted by the Omaha police for the kidnapping of the son of Millionaire Packer Cudahy in 1900, was arrested in this city last night. Crow's identification has been made complete through photographs sent to the authorities by the Omaha officers. Crow acknowledged he was the fugitive, becoming alarmed when he feared the authorities were going to shoot him. Captain of Police W. F. McGrath and Detective McNerney made the arrest, placing the muzzles of their revolvers against his stomach as he emerged from a saloon in the tenderloin section of the city. Crow declared he would return to Omaha without requisition papers. Crow bitterly at his arrest, press charging him at his apprehension in a town the size of Butte, when he as he said, had traveled the world over and evaded capture in all the large cities. Crow has two brothers in Montana, one living in Butte and the other at Great Falls. A friend of Crowe's tipped the local police of Crowe's presence in the city and his arrest followed, after a police officer of the detainment had been secured, from Omaha. SAYS LEGISLATORS ARE BLACKMAILERS New York, Oct. 4.—John A. McCall, president of the New York Life Insurance company, testifying before the legislative investigation committee yesterday, in a statement on the general executive experience of his company, said that three-quarter of the bills on insurance legislation introduced into the various states were blackmailing bills. Mr. McCall writes again called to testify that the special legislative committee investigating life insurance companies of this state when the sessions of the committee were resumed yesterday. For the first time, since the investigation began, James McKeen, associated with Mr. Hughes as counsel for the committee, conducted the examination. Mr. McKeen, who has been studying the technical end of Life Insurance, said, according to Mr. McCall the power and scope of the committee, and said as report to the legislature will in no way be limited by testimony taken at these sessions. Mr. McCall, in answer to questions by Mr. McKeen, then described in detail the system used in making reports to state insurance department officials. The mortality tables followed by the New York Life Insurance company. Mr. McCall said a company's surplus is earned by a lesser mortality than that assumed to be probable, and also by securing a rate of interest on money and investments better than that counted upon in the actual life insurance. He then went into a detailed statement of general legislation, saying: "With the beginning of every year, I dare say, it is the feeling of every executive officer—I know it is of myself—that for the ensuing five or six months of the year we shall be badged and harassed to death in every state in the union by the introducing of bad bills of every kind. We have a right to amend a law that they have a right to amend a law and their notices are all right, but mainly the general insurance legislation of this country emanates from people who are desirous of striking at insurance companies. I believe that three-fourths of the insurance bills introduced in the United States are blackmailing bills. The management is unable to find a viable in the beginning of the year we to what they have to encounter during the following six months of the year." --that every bill introduced shall be in the office of the secretary of state. St. Petersburg, Oct. 6.—A strong sentiment against Count Witte developed at a caucus of the St. Petersburg municipality yesterday evening, called to discuss civic action in recognition of his services at Portsmouth. The mayor, in his honor, and that he be presented with the freedom of the city, or an address, were rejected and a resolution was adopted declaring that he is not worthy of any special honor because his services at Portsmouth "were only a redeeming sacrifice for which mistakes in which he has acquiesced and which were responsible for the war." The first act of the ministerial committee, the sessions of which have been resumed with Count Witte's return, has been an important concession on the language question, per the decree of the State Assembly Warsaw, Riga and Reval to use Polish or German, the language of instruction in all studies except Russian grammar, history and geography, Tuberculosis Cure Discovered. Paris, Oct. 6—Prof. Behring, the discoverer of the ant-diplthera serum announces, according to the Matthi, that he has recovered tuberculosis. The nature of his cure he will divulge next August. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 10c package color all fibers. Then dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dry your garment without ripening apart. Write for free booklet - How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Unionville, MISSOURI The bone of contention is generally picked pretty clean. Wax Window's Reaching Syringe For children teaching, soften the grain of substances. Alays pain, curse wind colds. So a bottle. It's a wise chicken that knows its own incubator. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds. N.-W. S. WANUAL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1000. The chief end of man is to make both ends meet. Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Defiance Starch it is im possible to sell them any other cold water starch. It can be used cold or boiled. Be sure you are right, and then take another look. Lewis' "Single Binder" straight 56 cgl. Price to dealers $60.00 per M. They cost some more than other brands, but no more than the ones should cost. Lewis' Factory, Poorin, IL. A telegrapher, forwarding a dispatch from Baton Rouge, described the Rev. Thomas J. Upton as a cultured gentleman. The receiving telegrapher converted this into a "colored gentleman." A new Orleans editor, the race changer, the wore "negro," and the next morning the paper announced that "the Rev. Thomas J. Upton is a negro." A suit of libel has been begun by the reverend gentleman. Medicines Have Stood of Time. "The leading proprietary medicines that have stood the test of time are of known therapeutic value," says a medical authority. "They are prepared in laboratories of the highest grade, under the care of skilled pharmacists, and they are made from ap proved formulas which, in many international medical specialties, are specific of some successful physician. They have been tried in the crucible of public opinion and they have been found satisfactory by the people, for otherwise the people would discontinue using them." A small boy's idea of the board of health is six meals a day. Here Is Relief for Women. Mother Gray, a nurse in New York, discovered a pleasant herb remedy for women's only certain monthly regulator. Cures female weaknesses, backache, kidney or by mail 80s, samplemed FKEE's address, The Mother Gray Co. Lokley, N.Y. Revenge is sweet when it isn't a case of sour grapes. If you don't get the biggest and best it's your own fault. Defiance Starch is for sale everywhere and there is enough to equal it in quality or quantity. "Pap, what's a man who runs an auto called," it depends on whether he can be by his employer or by the man he has just missed." - Houston Post. 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Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals, it is twice as thick as a 12 oz. package it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 oz." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. A man may imagine that his head is going round when in reality it's only the wheels. Don't you know that Defiance Starch besides being absolutely superior to any other, is put up 16 ounces in package and saves 12 ounces packages of other kinds? A crank is a man who will not permit his neighbors to turn him. Compositors $19 $50 - Linetop Operators $24.00 per week. Permanent positions in a number of locations throughout Chicago and victory. Strike on. Call on or address SECRETARY CHICAGO POTHETHEA 1214 Monadnock Block, Chicago. RHEUMATISM CURED WITH RADIO-SULPHO More than 10,000 people have received themselves at home using Radio-Sulpho for Rheumatism. Radio-Sulpho can be used by any and everybody. Easily used and applied to the joints, with one bottle, thousands with five and six received from grateful patients. Only on the market a year and a half. Has made a difference in vesting for us. Sent by mail postage paid. Full directions with each order. Write to day. Pamphlets sent free. 70,000 copies. Our customers are recommended the first day. 18 months ago, with six bottles. This is how our patrons are recommended. Cure Yourself. We have our own sanitarium and physician. THE RADIO-SULPHO CO. 210 Black Blk., Denver, Colo. Pearson Station this Paper PUTNAM Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any garment without ripping apart. Write for free boo WORKINGWOMEN Their Hard Struggle Made Easier—Interesting Statements by a Young Lady in Boston and One in Nashville, Tenn. Miss Frankie Orser Miss Pearl Ackers Miss F. Orrer of 14 Warrenton Street, Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Successes Where Others Fall Table Compound Successes Where Others Fail ANTI-GRIPINE IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. I won't call Anti-Gripine to a doctor who won't Guarantee for your MONEY BACK IF YOU DON'T CURE F. W. Diemer, M. D., Manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. PACHASE & BAKER PIANO-PLAYER are household—an educator, an enter- tance, in which the entire family as well participate. rd to be without one when you learn on play the piano with it. Our new and mailed postpaid to any address. Pachase & Baker Co. 250 Wabash Ave., Chicago furnaces of the Lint Paper Music Rolls for piano players. THE CHASE & BAKER PIANO-PLAYER is the charm of the household—an educator, an entertainer par excellence, in which the entire family as well as visiting friends participate. You cannot afford to be without one when you learn how easily you can play the piano with it. Our new catalogue now ready and mailed postpaid to any address. LESS DYES arts. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye MONROE DRUG CO., Unionville, Missouri. All women work; some in their homes, some in church, and some in the whirl of society. And in stores, women work on the never-ceasing treadmill, causing their daily bread. All are subject to the same physical laws; all suffer alien from the same physical disturbance, and the nature of their work is similar to that of drifts them into the horrors of all kinds of female complaints, ovarian troubles, ulceration, falling and displacements of the womb, luteorrhea, menstruation, and menstrual cramps, of "monthly periods," causing backache, nervousness, irritability and lassitude. Women who stand on their feet all day are susceptible to these troubles than others. 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THE FASHION OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY FADELE her dye. One 10c package colors all fibers. They dye let—How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONR Boston, tells women how to avoid such suffering she writes: 1. suffered misery for several years with irregular menstruation. My back ached; I am tired of it. I could not sleep and could hardly drag around. I consulted two physicians and asked them to treat my pain by Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and to my surprise, every ache and pain left me. I gained ten pounds and am in perfect health. Miss Pearl Ackers of 327 North Summer Street, Nashville, Teen., writes: Dear Mrs. Pinkham—I am painful, severe backache, bearing-down pain, pain across the abdomen; was very nervous and irritable, and my trouble grows worse every day. And I decided to try Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. All my pain and ache disappeared and I no longer fear my monthly periods. Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is the unfailing cure for all these troubles. 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No matter how fine the material or how dainty you make the starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the clothes. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes nor cause them to crack. It sells at 10c a sixteen ounce pack. It makes the starch much easier, much easier, sell at 10c for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. Rev. J. H. Brasco, who is a traveling evangelist, arrived in the city Thursday and held services at the Second Baptist church Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Mrs. M. Robinson entertained Rev. Brasco at 12:00clock dinner Friday. Rev Christberg came in Saturday, having been sent here from the illinois conference to take charge of the A. M. E. church. He preached a very impressive sermon Sunday morning and evening. The attendance was larger than has been for sometime. Mrs. Edwin Gater of Ames is in the city visiting at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. S. McCrackin. Mist Elizabeth Reed spent Saturday and Sunday at the home home of Miss Lizzie Wicks near Rome. Mrs. George Newman entertained at dinner Sunday Rev. J. H. Brasco, Mrs. Hedge Sr. add Mr. and Mrs Bell Robinson. Rev. Christberg who is at present stopping at the home Mr. A. Mason, expects to go to Chicago this week to move his family here. Wounds, Bruises and Burns. By applying an antiseptic dressing to wounds, bruises, burns and like injuries before inflammation sets in, they may be healed without maturation and in about one-third the time required by the old treatment. This is the greatest discovery and triumph of modern surgery. Chamberlainia's Pain at on this same principle. It is an antiseptic and when applied to such injuries, causes them to heal very quickly. It also allays the pain and soreness and prevents any danger of blood poisoning. Keep a bottle of Pain Balm in your home and it will save you time and money, not to mention the inconvenience and suffering such injuries entail. For sale by all druggists. ALBIA NEWS. Mess. Bell, the wife of Rev. Bell, has arrived in our town to be with the minister here this year. Martins Uncle Tom's Cabin was in town Thursday evening of this week. A donation party was given for the minister and family Wednesday evening. Maharra Minstrel troop was in town Wednesday evening. Quite a few strangers were in town Saturday afternoon. STREET AUTOMOBILE LINE New York, Sept. 15.—R. H. Boyd, president of the Penny Savings bank of Nashville, Tenn. eas purchased in this city four automobiles for use on a new street automobile line for Negroes in that city. Rev. C. N. Parrish of Louisville, Ky., a Negro educator and a stockholder in the new company said: "A law granting the conductors of the street railways power of police to remove passengers from any seat in the car and to arrest whoever refuses was passed several months ago. It is worded to apply to both, to the blacks and the whites, but it is really enforced only against us and since it was passed several Negros have been arrested for refusing to obey the conductors. As a result the receipts in fares have fallen off $500 a week since the law was passed. The Negroes immediately organized a company of their own and began by using wagons. They found that they owned among themselves 70 vehicles they could use for the purpose. The enterprise has prospered, and yesterday I went with Mr. Boyd to purchase four large steam automobiles that will be run in place of cars. The purpose of the company is to give the Negroes of Nashville equal rights with the whites as passengers. "Only God and ourselves know what we have to submit to sometimes. It is not our purpose to exclude the whites, and as automobiles are something of a novelty in Nashville we expect that the whites will patronize our company." Nothing to Fear. Mothers need have no hesitancy in continuing to give Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to their little ones, as it contains absolutely nothing injurious. This remedy is not only perfectly safe to give small children, but is a medicine of great worth and merit. It has a world wide reputation for its cures of coughs, colds and croup and can always be relied upon. For sale by all druggists. HOMESEEKERS AND SETTLERS. On every Tuesday during October and November the Minnesota & St. Louis Ry. has on sale round trip excursion tickets to points in Minnesota, Dakota, Manitoba, Assiniboia and the northwest, and on the first and third Tuesdays to Montana, Idaho, Washington, Oregon and B. C., also to the south, West and southwest, full information at city ticket office 512 Walnut street or addresses W. S. Mathews D. P. A. Des Moines, Iowa. Des Moines Leading Leader of Optics Upstairs Opposite Street Car Waiting Room, Mutual Phone 788. Office hours 9 to 12 A.M. 1:30 to 6 p.m. Special Appointments Between Office Hours. Dr. Sewartt Thousands of people are going through life with weak eyes and defective sights caused wholly by neglect in their childhood. In the past, the people who are not in the child's life with the care and protection of the star with the eyes of their children. Scientists prove that 40 per cent of all children are born to a child in a health-related situation, and similar to the popular and nervous strain to overcome errors of refraction on account of the eye ball not being perfectly round or the impossibility of the natural eye and the impossibility of the little children should be compared of all this nervous drain so that every energy may go to the better development of life and life. For example, a daughter of 1739 Maple street of this city, was at one time a sufferer from a loss of a number of issues for the very sons given above. Her system was so highly sensitive to the nervous irritation of moving objects passing before her eyes that it can be made here. The risk of being exposed to any one of the child's eyes ended with St. Vitus dance the family physician believing her vision affected and is examined by a competent physician. As a result, the problem of the loss of a child is a problem. These he corrected with a pair of glasses especially ground for her case. The two children of the same age were not as frequently kept her from school vanished and all other dangers have given way to perfect fears. Her parents write Dr. "We wish to state for the benefit of the parents whose children may be protected with eye troubles that consulting a reputable optician in time may be the means of your child's future happiness. For three years our little daughter lone had trouble with her eyes so much that it affected her whole system. Also suffered from nervousness so much that she could not even ride on the street cars because she was too young to be for her to attend school to . . . try. Our family doctor thought her oceo. even though she was not examined. We took her to Dr. Lew Aristia who had glasses to fit her with a prescription. We took her to headache and eye trouble. free from headaches and eye trouble. Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Amesberry, 179 Maple street, city. NOTICE OF EXPIRATION OF RIGHT OF REDEMPTION. To N. R. Kuntz and David Fenner: You are hereby notified on the 8th day of December, 1898, the following County, Iowa, to-wit: Southwest half (S. W. 1/2) of Lot Two (2) in Block Twelve (12) of the town of Polk City, Iowa, was sold to the then delinquents Daniel T. Patton; that said Daniel T. Patton is still the owner and holder of the certificate of purchase issued in December 1898, and that the right of redemption will expire and a deed for the land will be made unless redemption is made within ninety days from the completed service hereof DANIEL T PATTON. By L. O. Shaffer, his agent. CLARA A. CLIFF General Steengrhapher and Notary Public.... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimegraphing Name, and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. METEAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 ROOM 388, 390, 392 GOOD BLOCK K Des Molines, 15 Very Low Rates to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Portland, Tacoma, Seattle Etc Via the North-Western Line. Excursion tickets will be sold from all stations to Portland. Tacoma and Seattle daily and to California points September 26, 37 and 28, with favorable return limits, on account of various meetings. Two fast trains to the Pacific Coast daily. "The Overland Limited" (electric lighted throughout), less than three train en route. Another fast train is "The California Express with drawing room and tourist sleeping cars. The best of everything. Forrats, tickets, etc., apply to agents Chicago and North-Western Rv. NOTICE FOR TAKING TAX DEED To W. H. Haws and Amanda Haws, persons in possession of the following described property: the person taxed with the following described property: the following described property: You and each of you are hereby notified of the property, situated in Polk county, Iowa, was on the first day of December, A. D. 1902, sold for taxes for the year 1901 by the treasurer of Polk county, Iowa, towit: lots seven (7) of nine (9) of United States survey, and lots twelve (12) and thirteen (13) of the original plot of lots six (6) and ten (10), United States survey, of the east half (5%) north of river of section five (5) township seventy-seven (77), range twenty-seven (77). That the same was at such sale purchased by Smith & Reed, and a certificate of tax sale issued to them by the treasurer of Polk County, Iowa, and such certificate was by them July 1, 1902, and the right of redemption will expire and a treasurer's deed for said property will be made unless redemption from such sale be made within ninety days from the completed service hereof. E. E. REELE, Lawful Holder of CERTIFICE. By C. F. Clark. His Attorney. Published every Friday by the Bryan- d Publishing Co. Des Moines, Ia. Iowa 'phone 699. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. F. & A. M. Iowa Lodge of Colored M. W. Iowa and International Grand Congress of Heroines of Jericho of America. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. One year. $1.50 Six months. .75 Three months. .50 All subscription payable in advance. J. L. THOMPSON, EDITOR. Send money by postoffice order, money order, express or draft, to the Iowa State Bystander Publishing Company. 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Mutual 1000 STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERATION OF AFRO-AMERICAN CAN WOMEN. Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer. 711 Bashaw Street, Oqtumua. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 111D Center St., Des Moines, Ia.; Mrs. G. Gray, first vice-president, 1716 St. 7th Cedar Rapids, Ia.; Mas. Zack Taylor second vice-president, 125 Davis St., Ottumwa, Ia.; Miss Lella Sheffy, re- cording secretary, Lock Haven, Grooms, or responding secretary, 1126 East Eight St. Muscatine; Mrs. E. B. Lewis, treasurer, 612 Harrison St., Daven- port, Ia.; chairmans of state committees, Mrs. Anna Bettus, chairman of Household Economic, 1517 Concerrt St. Missouri, Ia.; chairmans of Mothers Children Study, Cedar Rapids, Ia; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman of Arts and Crafts, Muscatine, Iowa; Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Procurety Bureau, Rural Route No. 6, Ottumwa, Ia.; Mrs. Gertrude Evans, Missouri, Ia.; Mrs. L. R. 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