Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 29. Our Holiday S Have just been completed and new stocks of Fine Jewelry, Precious Stones. This store wi est interest to all who are in able, handsome and useful gifts OSCAR C. HOMA JEWELERS. Our Holiday Stocks Have just been completed and with the great new stocks of Fine Jewelry, Silverware and Precious Stones. This store will prove of greatest interest to all who are in search of appreciable, handsome and useful gifts at fair prices. OSCAR C. HOMANN & Co. M. J. OLSEN, Third door north Street Car Waiting Room. A Plan That Leads to Bring some portion of your wages to the evening (we are open from 5 to 6 on that INGS ACCOUNT and put by something though you can spare but a few dollars. a LITTLE LESS than he makes is bound Capital City Sta- Bank Building, East Fifth and D TOTAL RESOURCES, $1,40 Open Saturday evenings from 5 to 6. West A Plan That Leads to Prosperity. Bring some portion of your wages to the bank every Saturday evening (we are open from 5 to 6 on that day), start a SAVINGS ACCOUNT and put by something each week, even though you can spare but a few dollars. The man that spends a LITTLE LESS than he makes is bound to get rich. Cor. East Fifth and Locust St. ENGLEENS-EADE DRIVE Christmas Store is Cor. Choicest Leather Goods, Perfume Toilet and Manicure Kirkwood Pharmacy and ENGLEENS-EADE DRUG Co's., Christmas Store is Complete. Choicest Leather Goods, Perfumes, Toilet and Manicure Articles, Cigars and Candies. Kirkwood Pharmacy and 601 E. Locust. --- BE SURE That you examine our large stock of useful and beautiful Christmas presents before going elsewhere. Riverside Coal Co. Clean Coal, no Clinkers. Mutual 848 Iowa 2162 M 107 Grand Ave. and Loper DRUGGIST McFarland Ice Cream Manufacture of Ice Cream 1109 Walnut St., Specialty of Ices, Moses Sherbet, Frozen Brick, Frozen Pudding, Hart and Star Center. Manual, 1850 Iowa, 19 HARD COAL HARD COAL If you want satisfaction try us. High Grade Soft Coal Ocean Smokeless, Hamilton Block, Prompt attention to all orders. Hamilton Nut, Also Kentucky Egg For Stoves and Grates. WE SELL THE BEST! Globe Coal co. 611 Grand Avenue. Iowa Phone 678; Mutual 1058 PHONE ORDERS SOLICITED There are always two parties to a contract, and yet in a majority of cases but one is expected to carry it out. XMAS. SOUVENIR A beautiful ART CALENDER given as a Souvenir with each 500 Purchase at Our Store beginning Saturday morning. Come early and get a fine Calendar for 1900. GRAND UNION TEA CO. 504 W. Walnut Street. 200 STORIES 3000 WAGONS Mutual 1091 ends to Prosperity. Gives to the bank every Saturday (6 on that day), start a SAV-something each week, even dollars. The man that spends is bound to get rich. State Bank 50th and Locust Streets. DEPOSES, $1,400,000.00. A. H. Miles Prescription Pharmacist... Sixth and Locust Sts. Fike & Fike 513 Grand Avenue. Cheapest Place to Buy Secondhand Stoves and Furniture We also buy what you don't want Iowa Phone 1877-M E DRUG Co's., is Complete. Perfumes, Manicure Articles, Cigars and Candies. y and 601 E. Locust. Iowa National Bank Fourth and walnut Streets H. S. BUILER, Pres. C. C. P. OUITY Vide Pres. J. H. LOWNIE, SEE OUR CUTS BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER We make all the cuts illustrated in this paper... Write or telephone us Iowa 2011-M Mutual 7561-K 'Des Moines Engraving Co., 700 and 703 Mulberry St. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY. DECEMBER 22, 1905. 26 Drayage and Storage. MUTUAL 170 IDWA 1530X OPPICE: 214 SEVENTH No Soft Coal so good as that sold by the REX COAL Co. Both Phones 416 7th St. Only One... There is a Tailoring house in Des Moines, that does the finest kind of tailoring and makes prices fully as low as any ready made store can sell the same cloth, this did not "just happen" this way but it is the work of years to bring highest grade work and lowest prices so close together. We can refer you to hundreds of the best citizens in Des Moines, you cannot get these values at any other store special sale now on suits to order $12.00 $15.00, $18.00, $20.00, $25.00. LITTLETON 616 Locus ```markdown ``` W. B. LOWE DEALER IN FUEL AND FEED Coarse Chop, Fine Chop, Bran, Cracked Corn, Corn Meal, Screenings, Oil Meal, Stook Food Straw. Hay, Coal, Wheat, Shorts, Corn, Oats. 2007 Forest Ave. IOWA PHONE 1423-Y GO TO THE Boston Market When you want something fine in meats for your table. Everything the best in the market. Prices right. Phones—Mutuals 810 and 857 Towa 765. Boston Market Company Madison Coal Company RELIABLE COAL 309 Seventh Street Mines:— Twenty-third & Hickman Ave KODAK A Splendid Christmas Gift for your boy "Kodaks from $6 00 up Brownie Camera $1." Des Moines Photo Material Co. 521 Locust St. "Bennett Block" It has NO EQUAL. ..Bennett Bros.. Coal Co. 317 Fourth Street. Phones 655. Peoples Savings Bank. Seventh and Locust Sts. MARTIN FLYNN, Pres. DR. D. W. SMOUSE, Vice Pres. C H. MARTIN, Cashier. F. P. FLYNN, Ast. Cashier Peoples Fuel Co. Best Iowa Coal, Wyoming Coal for gartes, cook stoves and furnace. Absolutely free from suit, gas and clinkers, very little ashes. Cost of Feeding Royalty. The imperial kitchen of the Austrian Emperor at Vienna costs about $250 a day, says a German contemporary. In this sum, however, are not included the extra expenses for court dinners, etc. NUMBER North Western Laundry HairGoods. We carry a full line of all styles of hair goods. Switches, from 50c to..... $ 1.50 Bangs..... 25 Pin Frizzes, 2 for..... 25 Half Wig parted..... 2.50 Half Wig Pompadour..... 2.50 Waves..... 2.50 Full Wigs, $2.50 to..... 10.00 Pompadours, 75c to..... 1.00 Saddles..... 1.00 FRANZ, Cor. Fifth and Locust Sts. Near Savory Hotel. Lawrence Drug Co. Experience Prescription Druggists... S. W. Cor. Sixth and Locust. The Quality of My Pianos Has been tested by thousands of people who have purchased them from me in the past forty years that I have been in the piano business in Des Moines. There's no use risking any thing in the purchase of a piano, you can be sure of a good investment. Don't pay attention to the name of the piano but be sure that the name of the dealer stands for reliability. If it does you will be safe. See me before you make a purchase. W. H. LEEMAN, Eighth and Walnut Sts. Price, Five Cents. Des Moines Savings Bank Cor, Fifth and Walnut Streets. RESOURCES $7,000,000.00. The largest Capital and Surplus, and therefore the greatest protection to depositors offered by any bank in Des Moines. 4 per cent interest paid on deposits Eern Laundry at Grand Avenue. Popular Prices Drawers.....5c each Undershirts.....5c each Handwerchiefs.....1½c each Socks.....3c each ft and called for at office. prices. Sixth West 40 Fine Te We ha given in dishes, c other th and by c forded t HIGGINS' Pharmacy. Prescription Druggist. Sixth and Grand Avenue. Western Union Tea Co 404-408 W. SEVENTH ST. Fine Teas and Fresh Roasted Coffee Every Day. DER We invite you to investigate. Town, 1819 Mutual, 444 H. T. Hyland Mgr. BEAUTIFUL ESE GOODS HOLIDAYS 410 SEVENTH STREET Real Imported Japanese Ware and Hand Made OPLES Laundry E, 531-3 SIXTH AVE. 409 E. Loust St. each | Drawers. | 5¢ each each | Undershirts. | 5¢ each each | Handkerchiefs. | 1¼¢ each each | Socks. | 3¢ each each | Silks and Mohair. | 15¢ each laundry left and called for at office. BEAUTIFUL JAPANESE C FOR HOLIDAY YOSHIDA BROS., 410 SEVEN We have nothing but Real Imported J Japanese Bamboo Furnitures. JAPANESE GOODS FOR HOLIDAYS YOSHIDA BROS., 410 SEVENTH STREET We have nothing but Real Imported Japanese Ware and Hand Made Japanese Bamboo Furnitures. PEOPLES Steam Laundry MAIN OFFICE, 531-3 SIX Branches; 3709 Sixth Ave Shirts.....7e each Collars.....1¼e each Cuffs.....1½e each Night Shirts.....3e each Union Suits.....10e each Above rates only for laundry left and THE Holi Steam Laundry CAPITAL $200,000,00. SURPLUS $100,000,00. R. A CRAWFORD, Pres. D. S. CHAMBERLAIN, Vice Pres. W. E. BARRETT, Cashier CENTER COAL MINE, Twentieth and Arlington Ave. YARDS, Fifteenth and Forest Ave. YARDS, 1007 Center Street Wholesale and Retail--Any Q Ocean Tickets Credentials Bought W. W. WILLIAMS, Ticket Broker. 226 Fifth Street, Clapp Block. DAL MINING CO. Arlington Ave. Mutual Phone, 1431 Forest Ave. Mutual Phone, 404 Set Both Phones, 1430 All--Any Quantity and the Best ought L. P. SHANE Wholesale and Retail--Any Quantity and the Established 1890. Mutual 297 Iowa 1414-M Express Money Orders For Sale. Both P Suggestive Presents For Your Musical Friends. We H Brandt Mandolins, Washburn M Banjos, Flutes, Cornets, Music Books and Sheet Music, select Piano and other instruments. Howard Music 315 SEVENTH STREET Fends. We Have Washburn Mandolins and Guitars, ornets, Music Bags and Rolls, Music Music, selected Folios for Voice, instruments. Music House. SEVENTH STREET We are Retailing For Your Musical Friends. We Have Brandt Mandolins, Washburn Mandolins and Guitars, Banjos, Flutes, Cornets, Music Bags and Rolls, Music Books and Sheet Music, selected Follos for Voice, Piano and other instruments. ...Trees and meat- bolly, more s e n t tained of e l e d see Fresh Pork Shoulders, per lb.... 7½c " " Side Meat per lb.... 8½c " Cleaned Hog Head, per lb.. 40 " Hams per lb.... 9c Sirloin Steak, per lb.... 10c 4 cans sweet corn.... 25c 4 " Tomatoes.... 25c Look in our window for prices. --- --- IOWA STATE BYSTANDER One Year $1.00. Valley National Bank RAILWAY TICKETS Bought Sold & Exchanged Established 1890. Mutual 297 Iowa 1414-M Christmas Largest stock in the city and they are of fine shape, symmetrical and nice, also Holly, Mistletoe, Wreaths, etc. BIRDS Nothing makes a more appreciated present than a beautiful trained German Canary or a globe of elegant gold fish. Call and see them. Iowa Seed Company 613-615 Locust St. We have the finest line of premium given in the city including all kinds of dishes, cut glass furniture pictures and other things to numerous to mention and by our coupon system you are afforded the most liberal method of obtaining them. Holiday Goods The largest and best stock of picture moulding in the city to select from. Pictures framed and mats cut while you wait. Framed and unframed pictures. INTERIOR DECORATIVE COMPANY UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Fourth and Grand Avenue. (421 Fourth.) Everything at Wholesale Prices We mention a few articles to convince you. The Handy Market, 211 Sixth Avenue. Opposite Street Car Waiting Room. THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, INSTITUTE Bystander Publishing Co. RUSSIA FEARS "WHITE TERROR" Unhappy Empire of Europe Shudders on Brink of Fresh Mishaps. POLICE ONCE MORE ACTIVE Proletariat Leaders Are Driven into Hiding—Labor Leaders Call a General Strike—Government Retaliates with Stringent Orders. St. Petersburg, Dec. 17—A shudder of horror has convulsed Russia. The government claims it has given battle only to the "red" revolutionists, but the populace generally believes that the "white terror" has returned. Already the leaders of the proletariat organization who escaped Saturday night at Economic society and even men of the rank of Professor Milkoff are hiding from the police, who are hunting them down. The government evidently anticipates a battle royal and has made its dispositions accordingly. It fully understands that the proletariat will give blow for blow in answer to the wholesale arrests. The workmen's council and the League of Leagues Saturday night issued a declaration of a general strike to begin immediately and consequently by an imperial usage published yesterday morning all governors general, governors and prefects throughout the empire who are cut off by telegraph are clothed with almost dictatorial powers, being authorized, without consulting St. Petersburg, to declare a state of siege and, if necessary, even martial law. As most of the provincial authorities are reactionary officials of the old regime the advantage they will take of such power to terrorize the population can be easily imagined, they being in a position to become petty tyrants, and wage gar each in his own particular fashion against the revolution仕s. The government has chosen a desperate moment to repress the protestat. It is fighting for its life in the Baltic regions where a revolt is admitted to be in full blast with almost a practical certainty that if it cannot be crushed its flames will spread to Poland. The native population of the ancient kingdom of Lithuania is made up of hardy and headstrong people, who having raised the banner of revolt, will fight to the bitter end. At Moscow the government is confronted with a mutiny of troops so serious that it has been obliged to send a regiment of cavalry from St. Petersburg to aid in the suppression of the mutineers. The government today succeeded in restoring cable communication to aboard but it is utterly unable to guarantee how long it will be able to keep the cable in operation. Pettitions from the nobility of Riga Windau, Libau and other places in the Baltic provinces have been received by the government imploring it to abish martial law which, the petitions say, is only inflaming the situation. SERIOUS RIOTING OCCURS AT SHANGHAI London, Dec. 19.—A cable dispatch received by a business house in London yesterday afternoon says that the anti-foreign boycott disturbances at Shanghai, which were said to have resulted in the stoning of the German consul and the injuring of the American vice consuls, had been suppressed. Washington, Dec. 19.—The state department has news from Shanghai that trouble arose through a strike and was increased by a dispute growing out of some cases being tried before the consular courts. Two foreigners have been killed and many wounded. Naval forces, supposedly from the British squadron, which is here, are guarding the streets. Police stations have been burned. No Americans have thus far been injured, but the official statement was made that the situation is regarded as serious. Two American cruisers are now on their way to Shanghai. Madison, Wis., Dec. 20.—Governor La Follette yesterday sent to the legislature his resignation as governor. He resigns to accept the United States senatorship. His message reads: "To the Honorable Legislature of Wisconsin: I hereby design the office of governor, beginning the first Monday in January, 1906, at 12 o'clock noon, of that day. (Signed) "Robert M. LaFollette, "Governor." The special session of the legislature, after receiving the governor's message, adjourned sine die. Powers Blocking Komura. Tokio, Dec. 20.—The continued failure of Baron Komura to conclude the negotiations with the Chinese government at Pekin, which were begun after the conclusion of the Russo-Japanese war is an open secret. It is believed by some Japanese here that the extent of Japan's concessions are such will fall to secure what they think should have properly been her acquisitions as the result of the treaty at Portsmouth. No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of it for any one else—Dickens. WHERE ARE THEY? What has become of the old-fashioned man who carried a shot-bag in his pocket to keep change in? Who wore a shawl? Who carried an old flat carpet bag! Who greased his boots on Sunday! Who seasoned apple pie with all spice? Who kept a bootjack to pull off his ooots? Who wore a long linen duster when travelling? Who wore calloo sunbonnets with pasteboard slats? Who baked custard for tea when the had company? Who wore a watch cord with watch cey fastened to it? Who had his trousers lined with unbleached muslin? Who made impressions around the edge of pies with a key, to make them look fancy? What has become of the old-fashioned woman who kept a bodkin in her work basket? Who used indigo to blue the water when washing clothes?—St. Louis Post-Dispatch. JUSTICE BREWER SAYS:— Grafting is the city's horror, the slum the city's shame. The disgrace of corruption is worse than the defeat of party. Do not turn the peace movement over to the Quakers alone. As against the call for battleships I invoke the action of the united church. Successful reform means not only "Turn the rascals out!" but keep them out. Being only a layman and a lawyer think more of religion than of theology. Antagonisms between the denominations constitute the great weakness of the church. We might call a federation of the churches a "Mutual Spiritual Life Insurance Company." I see no injury to the cause of Christ resulting from a co-operation of all, Gentile or Jew. "Turn the rascals out!" frequently only means turn the party out to which the rascals belong. In this republic there are various tenominations but only one church—separate states but only one nation. It is a great mistake to suppose that the lawyers and judges are alone responsible for justice; as well say that religion is the duty only of the ministers.—New York Herald. FROM THE PENCIL'S POINT. If you would catch a pretty girl use lattery for bait. Wise men settle their quarrels before they are begun. Now is a good time to quit talking one way and acting another. Some folks make a specialty of constructing molehills out of mountains. When a shiftless man dies it relieves his wife of much responsibility. New Battleship Launched U. S. Battleship "IDAHO." The Idaho is a sister ship of the Mississippi, which was launched on Sept. 20. Except for windlass and steering gear, practically all her auxiliary machinery will be operated by electricity, and her two military masts will be fitted for wireless telegraphy. The keel plates of the Idaho were NTA AND OLD SANTA OLD SANTA AND HIS GREAT PACK OF TOYS SANTA Sporting Goods For Xmas Hunters' and Fishermens' Outfits Ur Sports Balls Sees Camera and P Whist Sets Gillette Razors, Toys, Game Host Compl Golf, Tennis and other Sports Base Balls Foot Balls Sweaters and Jerseys --- The battleship Idaho was launched at the yard of the William Cramp Ship and Engine building company at Philadelphia Dec. 9. The vessel was named by Miss Louise May Gooding, daughter of Gov. Gooding of Idaho. In addition to Gov. and Mrs. Gooding, Idaho was represented by a delegation of citizens. STORE OPEN EVENINGS ALL WEEK AND HIS EVERYTHING the child could wish ficently displayed at Hopkins The Greatest Toy All of the newest, most marvelous mechanical variety. Hundreds of and Girls. Wonderful and highly acceptable grown-ups.. PRICES are Very Moder Don't put off your tomorrow if you can. Work shop. Every kind EVERYTHING the heart of a child could wish for magnificently displayed at Hopkins Bros. The Greatest Toy Store In Iowa All of the newest, most ingenious and marvelous mechanical toys in endless variety. Hundreds of things for Boys and Girls. Wonderful range of useful and highly acceptable articles for grown-ups.. PRICES are Very Moderate at This Store Don't put off your Santa Claus shopping to the rush of the last three days—come tomorrow if you can. Come, bring the children to see all the wonders of Santa Claus' work shop. Every kind of toy or game you ever heard of in this great warehouse of toys. College and High School Penants, Etc. Camera and Photo Goods Whist Sets, Cards illette Razors, Cutlery, Etc. Toys, Games, Etc. Sleds, Skates, Hockey Sticks and Everything for Skaters Boxing Gloves, Punching Bags Whitley Exercises, Basket Ball Goods EDISON PHONOGRAPHS Make a fine Xmas gift for all—on payments—25,000 Records select from. Visit this department on on your shopping trips—listen while you wait. Complete Holiday Store In Town ladd in May of last year. She will have a displacement of 13,000 tons and a speed of 17 knots. Her main battery will consist of four 12-inch, eight 8-inch and eight 7-inch breech-loading rifles, and she will be fitted with two submerged torpedo tubes. The Idaho will have a complement of 750 officers and men. THIS GREAT ING the heart of a ld wish for magni- eyed at Bkins Bro west Toy Store In Iowa newest, most ingenious mechanical toys in en- dreds of things for Boys Wonderful range of useful acceptable articles for Every Moderate at This S at off your Santa Claus sh you can. Come, bring the very kind of toy or game Cards Cutlery, Etc. S, Etc. Whitley E ete Holida We are now selling delivery. The reason tags. We are offering has ever been offered too, many people des rush, not waiting until prices and easy terms Pianos $ For ten dollars you free until Christmas have the use of it wards) to complete the It Pay The famous KIMB wide reputation for p Numerous bargain Kimball, Camp & Co., from $85 to $250 on p GREAT PAC art of a magni- Bros. are In Iowa ingenious and boys in endless tags for Boys age of useful articles for at This Store ta Claus shopping to the rus e, bring the children to see al by orgame you ever heard of Sleds, Skates, Hockey Sticks and Everything for Skaters Boxing Gloves, Punching Bags Whitley Exercises, Basket Ball Goods Holiday Store BROS. are now selling many planos and plano players for Christmas The reason of this early buying is plainly told by our price are offering greater price inducements and easier terms than seen offered before in this city at this time of the year. Then, people desire to make their purchases early to avoid the waiting until "the last moment." The selection as to styles, and easy terms, is better now than it will be later. planos $6 Monthly Upwards on dollars you can have a nice plano set aside for you, stored Christmas or have it delivered to your home at once, and use of it while you save the money. ($6 monthly and up complete the payment. We are now selling many pianos and piano players for Christmas delivery. The reason of this early buying is plainly told by our price tags. We are offering greater price inducements and easier terms than has ever been offered before in this city at this time of the year. Then, too, many people will be willing to avoid the price, with little in the 'last moment'. The selection as to styles, prices and easy terms, is better now than it will be later. Pianos $6 Monthly Upwards For ten dollars you can have a nice plano set aside for you, stored free until Christmas or have it delivered to your home at once, and have the use of it while you save the money, ($6 monthly and upwards) to complete the payment. It Pays to Buy the Best Famous KIMBALL and other planos we handle have a world- station for perfection of scale and good wearing quality. Crous bargains in used uprights, including Weber, Schubert, Camp & Co., Mason and Hamlin and others, at prices varying to $250 on payments to suit you. W. W. KIMBALL CO. Distributors of Kimball Piano Players and Kimball Pipe Organs for the Home. ESTABLISHED 1857. 802 Walnut Street PACK OF TOYS To the rush of the last three days—come to see all the wonders of Santa Claus' heart of in this great warehouse of toys. The famous KIMBALL and other planes we handle have a worldwide reputation for perfection of scale and good wearing quality. Numerous bargains in used uprights, including Weber, Schubert, Kimball, and others, and others, at prices varying from $55 to $250 on payments to suit you. W. W. KIMBALL CO. Factory Distributors of Kimball Plano Players and Kimball Pipe Organs for the Home. ESTABLISHED 1857. S. wa and dless boys l r Store S., 7th and LOCUST STS. Piano T. M. Griffiths, Mgr. Just 11 Days Until Xmas Only $10 Puts a Fine Diano In Your Home layers for Christmas y told by our price and easier terms than of the year. Then, nearly to avoid the season as to styles, later. **owards** side for you, stored home at once, and monthly and up- Indie have a world- earning quality. Weber, Schubert, at prices varying L CO. and Kimball Pipe 802 Walnut Street TOYS days—come Santa Claus' house of toys. EDISON PHONOGRAPHS Make a fine Xmas gift for all-on payments—25,000 Records select from. Visit this department on on your shopping trips—listen while you wait. In Town 7th and LOCUST STS. Don'tWaitUntilTheLastFewDays Supply Your Wants At The Great Bargain Store Fancy Hose Supporters Ladies' Round Garters in fancy elastic, all colors 10c choice..... 10c Ladies' Round Garters, with fancy satin bow and ornamental buckles, each in a fancy box..... 25c Ladies' Garters in fancy silk web trimmed with bows and sterling or gilted buckles, a pretty box included with each pair..... 39c Ladies' Hose Supporters in plain or fancy colored webs, with self-lock, rubber loop and button, per pair..... 25c Ladies' black Hose Supporters in fancy elastic with self-locking rubber loop and button; sold at 25c sale price..... 10c Handkerchiefs 1c to 98c kerchiefs; sold at 12%c 19c; sale price.... Art Departm Art Department Specialties Centerpieces, either brown or white linen, hand embroidered in corticelli wash silk, in floral or oriental designs, ranging in price from $5.00 to $12.98 Plain hemstitched Dresser Scarfs; sold at 39c; 25c sale price..... Pillow Tops, with backs to match in daisies, daffodils, American Beauty roses, etc; regular 25c values, sale price..... Daisy Knitting Silk; 4c per spool..... Stamped denim Laundry Bags at..... 3-yard length Silk 48c Cushion Cord.... Holiday Neckwear Women'sChiffonJabbots and fancy stocks at $2.50, $1.50, 98c, 75c and... 50c Chemisettes, of silk taffeta, with inserting and lice trimming, 75c values 39c for..... Ladies' "Turn Over lars" in dainty Swiss embroidery, special... 4c "Are you sure we brought everything from the house, William?" "I don't know Maria: I don't miss anything, but I feel like we had forgotten something." "Did you compare the things as the man took them out with the list?" "Yes, and it's all right." "Then what was it that we didn't remember?" "Good heavens, Maria, I know now! We forgot the children!"—Baltimore American Ribbons Pillow Ribbons 3½ inches wide, 5 yards per bolt.....59c Taffeta Silk Ribbons, in all the new effects, dresdens, polka dots and checks, 3½ to 5 inches wide, per yard 15c to 69c Louisine Silk Ribbons, in all plain colors, 4 to 6 23c inches wide, per yd... **3c** for No. 2 all silk taffeta. **5c** for No. 5 and 7 all silk "Olympi" taffeta. **10c** for No. 9 and 12 all silk taffeta. **12c** for No. 16 and 22 all silk taffeta. **15c** for No. 40 silk taffeta, all colors. Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs with embroidered corners; regular 12½ c values; sale price ..... 8c Ladies' Handkerchiefs in plain hemstitched, fancy embroidered corners or scalloped edges; sold at 10c sale price ..... 5c Ladies' Handkerchiefs in plain hemstitched, fancy corners, scalloped embroidered edges or lace trimmed; regular 15c values; sale price 10c Ladies' Handkerchiefs in sheer linen, hemstitched and scalloped edge; sold 12½c at 19c; sale price 12 Ladies' Handkerchiefs in all linen, hemstitched, embroidered, scalloped edge or lace trimmed; regular 25c 39c values; sale price 25c Ladies' Handkerchiefs in hemstitched, embroidered and scalloped edge; regular 50c values; sale price 35c 6 for 48c Stamped linen "Bread and Butter Plate" Doilies, 4c each ..... Double hemstitched, embroidered Center Table 23c Cover; choice ..... Spachtel, "Tumbler" 2c Doilie; each ..... Hand embroidered Cushion Tops in Holly, Wild Rose Chrysanthemum and other pretty designs; choice Fancy Stocks with tabs, in tailored and embroidered effects, choice ..... 19c A variety of fancy stock and flat collars, in jet spangle nets, headed stocks with dainty lace ruching choice ..... 23c White hemstitched Collar and Cuff Sets; regular 15c 25c values; sale price ..... Is It Possible? It looks suspiciously like a fact that Chinese graveyards are being made to give up their "pigtails". On other ground can the supply of hair from China be explained. In life, the Chinman will part with any other possession rather than his head dress; moreover, hair from the living man is not charged heavily with sand. Nevertheless, the hair comes to market, is trafficked in by the thousand pounds weight, and is value for some 36 cents per lb.—Textile Mercury. The Leader DEPARTMENT STORE 510-512 East Locust Street 5C WILL BUY The Following Items Toy Watch, China Doll, Tin Trumpet, Bugle Trumpet, Spinning Top, Fancy Rattle, Tin Horse and Wagon, Tin Sword, Pipe Whistle, Bottle Whistle, Rolling Chime, Musical Coffee Mill, Toy Dog, Chicken, Duck, Box Paints, Rubber Ball, Yarn Rattle, Set Sad Irons, Little Hatchnet, Tin Kitchen Set, Squawker, Set Dominoes. ITEMS FROM 15c TO 98c ITEMS FROM 15c TO 98c Toys, Rocking Chairs, Toy Trunks, Etc. Our Basement 5C WILL The Follow Toy Watch, China Trumpet, Bugle Spinning Top, Fan Tin Horse and Wax Sword, Pipe Whistle Whistle, Rolling Ch ical Coffee Mill, T Chicken, Duck, Bo Rubber Ball, Yarn I Sad Irons, Little Tin Kitchen Set, S Set Dominoes. ITEMS Toys, Rockin Steel toys, hook and ladder fire engines, automobiles, coal wagons, delivery wagons, pony trucks, street car, choice.....25c and 50c Toy drums, imitation brass shell with cord and leather and sheep head 15c and 25c Children's rocking chair with fancy velveteen back, and seats, each.....98c Boys' wheel barrows, with solid wheel.....25c Toilet Articles Desk Ink stand, with two heavy crystal wells and silver mounted tray..... 25c Sterling Silver Articles Sterling silver nail file, sterling silver cuticle knife, sterling silver letter seal, sterling silver ink eraser, sterling silver letter opener; choice.....25c Ebonoid brush and comb set, in fancy lined box, per set.....$1.25 Ebonoid brush and comb set, with sterling handles and mounting, set.....$2.50 Toilet sets in decorated dresden brush, comb and mirror, with fancy lined box.....$2.48 Comb and brush set, with engraved white metal back and handle; set.....98c Toilet set in sterling, genuine bristle brush, French plate mirror and celluloid comb, in leatherette case.....$4.38-5.98 Ebonish brush and comb set, in fancy box; set. Gold Piece Turns to Nickel. In a street car, in Cleveland, the other day a young man suddenly stop- ped and picked up something from the floor. After looking at it a moment he asked, in a loud voice, "Has a body lost a five-dollar gold piece?" Instantly a solemn man at the front end of the car rose and walking back to the young chap, said: "Yes, I have lost a five-dollar gold piece," and held out his hand. "Well," said the young man, "here's 5 cents I just picked up toward it." --- VESSEL 0c WILL BUY Following Items ober Ball, Drawing Slate, Musical ce Mill, Tin Kitchen, Rolling Chimes, k Basket, Tin Wheel Cart, (large ) Set Dominoes, Checker Board, Tele- ne, Set Picture Blocks, Game Butter- Toys, Game of "Whang", Vase, sh Board, Set of Dishes, Tin Sprinkler, key, "Funny Man", Glove Box, k, Wagon, Ice Wagon, Box of Paints, Castor, "Bubble Outfit," Pair Dumb s, Knit Rattle. 10c WILL BUY Following Items Rubber Ball, Drawing Slate, Musical Coffee Mill, Tin Kitchen, Rolling Chimes, Work Basket, Tin Wheel Cart, (large size,) Set Dominoes, Checker Board, Telephone, Set Picture Blocks, Game Butterfly Toys, Game of "Whang", Vase, Wash Board, Set of Dishes, Tin Sprinkler, Monkey, "Funny Man", Glove Box, Bank, Wagon, Ice Wagon, Box of Paints, Toy Castor, "Bubble Outfit," Pair Dumb Bells, Knit Rattle. Buy Your Toys Early 15c TO 98c Toy Trunks, Etc. Little red rockers with ornamental back, strong arms and strongly braced legs, choice.....25c and 50c Toy trunks, with plaid paper enameled steel corners, steel lock and hinges, choice at.....25c and 50c Tool chest, chestnut wood box, hinged cover, well finished with brown moulding, containing 8 tools.....25c Ladies' "dog collars" in Roman gold, inlaid with imitation of precious stones; each ..... 48c Luster pearl necklaces, strung on elastic; choice ..... 19c Gold-filled broaches in "Roman" or "Rose" finish; choice ..... 48c Knot broaches in gold finish with stone settings, choice ..... 10c Fancy gold-filled hat pins, with plate for monogram or floral designs; choice ..... 15c-39c Gold filled baby rings, in Roman polished, set with turquoise or rubles; $1.00 values for ..... 50c Ladies' gold-filled band or set ring; choice ..... 23c Gold-filled beauty pins, in an assortment of neat des'gns; choice. per set ..... 10c Sterling silver thimbles, in full sizes, 4 to 12, plain or engraved; each ..... 25c Heal Kansas Pioneer. Mathew Sawyer, who died last week in Atkinson county, south of Everest, at the age of 79 years of age and had lived on the farm where his death occurred since 1858. His wife was a practicing physician in the border days and administered to the wants of the early settlers. Mr. Sawyer helped to make the inauguration suit worn by President Jackson. He hauled corn to Atkinson in the early days, receiving 10 cents a bushel, and it took an entire load to purchase a pair of boots. --- Jewelry Dolls, Sleds, Etc.--In Our Basement Warm Lined Shoes and Slippers Women's warm lined shoes, kid vamp, patent tips, extension sole..... $1.48 Women's felt Juliette slippers, in black, brown, drah, red or maroon, fur trimmed..... $1.48 Women's Juliette felt slippers, in red, black, brown and green, fur trimmed..... 98c Women's kid slippers, flannel lined..... 65c Women's black felt slippers, flannel lined, leather or felt sole..... 50c Women's all felt slippers..... 29c Men's beaver lace shoes, felt or leather soles..... $1.50 Men's felt slippers in gray or black, flannel lined..... 50c Men's velvet embroidered slippers, patent leather trimmed..... 50c Men's Vict Kid hand turned Romeo Slippers..... $1.25 Epitaph for Chamberlain. In a recent address Lord Rosebery paid his respects in this pungent fashion to Joseph Chamberlain: "I can not pay a sufficient tribute to Mr. Chamberlain. Looking far into the future, however, I feel that I could write his epitaph and it would run as follows: THE GREAT POLITICAL PARTIES OF THE STATE" Bargains in Furs The best value ever offered in w near-seal, 82 inches long, trim splendid value at $3.50 sale price Women's scarfs of French Coat fastener and six tails, should sell will go at Women's fur scarfs of French sa new cluster shape trimmed with chain fastener, a real $2.75 value Fur scarfs of Canadian mink in full cluster shape, trimmed with —an extra good value at $3.00 f Women's fur scarfs of double Isa med with two tails and claws, a $2 Women's fur scarfs of brown ma trimmed with six tails and chain value, sale price Women's Coats a Women's long coats made of mel and green, trimmed with velvet full sleeves and turn back cuffs, for Women's box coats of heavy fan long, made with the new turned and full coat sleeves, an $8.00 v Women's box coats of good grad long, belted back, trimmed with a very neat coat should sell for price An elegant kersey coat worth $2 with velvet inlaid collar and new the turned back cuffs, handsome $40 Fur Jack Women's fur jackets of a select ed with skinner's satin, new st large rolling collar, broad lapels, tons, 24 in. long, a real $40 value value ever offered in women's fur boots 82 inches long, trimmed with two value at $3.50 scarfs of French Coney, finished w and six tails, should sell for $1.50, our scarfs of French sable coney, ma- sur shape trimmed with six tails and tainer, a real $2.75 value for..... of Canadian mink in blended or sha- pe形, trimmed with six tails to ma- good value at $3.00 for..... our scarfs of double Isabella fox, trim- two tails and claws, a $10.00 value for our scarfs of brown marten, full clus- with six tails and chain fastener, $7.50 price Men's Coats at Cut L long coats made of melton in navy, blu- trimmed with velvet to match, be- s and turn back cuffs, a $6.50 value box coats of heavy fancy Scotch suit- with the new turned down collar at sleeves, an $8.00 value for..... box coats of good grade kersey cloth and back, trimmed with velvet and fur at coat should sell for $10.00, sale kersey coat worth $18.00 in the en- t inlaid collar and new sleeves having back cuffs, handsomely trimmed for 10 Fur Jacket at $2 our jackets of a select quality electric kinner's satin, new style leg o'mutt leg collar, broad lapels, silk frog but- long, a real $40 value will go at. The best value ever offered in women's fur boas of fine near-seal, 82 inches long, trimmed with two tails—a splendid value at $3.50 sale price $1.98 Women's scarfs of French Coney, finished with chain fastener and six tails, should sell for $1.50, will go at 75c Women's fur scarfs of French sable coney, made in the new cluster shape trimmed with six tails and chain fastener, a real $2.75 value for. $1.75 Fur scarfs of Canadian mink in blended or shaded brown, full cluster shape, trimmed with six tails to match—an extra good value at $3.00 for. $1.75 Women's fur scarfs of double Isabella fox, trimmed with two tails and claws, a $10.00 value for. $6.50 Women's fur scarfs of brown marten, full cluster shape, trimmed with six tails and chain fastener, $7.50 value, sale price $4.95 Women's Coats at Cut Prices Women's long coats made of melton in navy, black, brown and green, trimmed with velvet to match, belted back, full sleeves and turn back cuffs, a $6.50 value for..... $3.95 Women's box coats of heavy fancy Scotch suiting, 43 in. long, made with the new turned down collar $3.95 and full coat sleeves, an $8.00 value for..... $3.95 Women's box coats of good grade kersey cloth, 42 inches long, belted back, trimmed with velvet and full sleeves, a very neat coat should sell for $10.00, sale price..... $7.50 An elegant kersey coat worth $18.00 in the empire effect with velvet inlaid collar and new sleeves having the turned back cuffs, handsomely trimmed for..... $12.50 $40 Fur Jacket at $25 Women's fur jackets of a select quality electric seal, lined with skinner's satin, new style leg o'mutton sleeves, large rolling collar, broad lapels, silk frog buttons, 24 in. long, a real $40 value will go at. .. $25.00 $7.50 Capes $5.95 Women's capes, 33 inches long silk finished crushed plush, trim fur, well lined, a $7.50 value for $3.00 Shawl Women's beaver shawls finished brown or gray, a $3.00 value for Prices on Skirts A lot of women's skirts, consider goses, mohair and fancy novelty blue, black and castor, made stri former price $5.00; sale price .... Women's skirts of novelty suiting gores, finished with kilted flare, $5.00; will go at..... grapes, 33 inches long roo inches wide ed crushed plush, trimmed with nuded, a $7.50 value for ... $3.00 Shawls $1.98 beaver shawls finished with fringes in gray, a $3.00 value for... Prices on Skirts Reduce women's skirts, consist of cheviots hair and fancy novelty suitings, in gr and castor, made strictly up-to-date; e $5.00; sale price. skirts of novelty suiting or gray me hed with kilted flare, well worth go at... Women's capes, 33 inches long 100 inches wide, made of silk finished crushed plush, trimmed with fur, well lined, a $7.50 value for ..... $5.95 $3.00 Shawls $1.98 Women's beaver shawls finished with fringes in brown or gray, a $3.00 value for..... $1.98 Prices on Skirts Reduced A lot of women's skirts, consist of cheviots, meltons, serges, mohair and fancy novelty suitings, in gray, brown, blue, black and castor, made strictly up-to-date; $3.89 former price $5.00; sale price..... Women's skirts of novelty suiting or gray melton, in 18 gores, finished with kilted flare, well worth $5.00; will go at..... $2.95 Silk Petticoats Women's petticoats of swiss taffeta silk, in brown, blue, black, gray and tan, made with a deep accordion plaited flounce and finished with a ruffle at the bottom; real $5.00 $3.89 values for..... Petticoats of the best grade chiffon taffeta silk, in black, blue, red and changeable colors, made with a fancy double flounce and finished with a ruffle at the top; former price $8.00; will $5.69 go at..... $5.09 Petticoats of near silk, with a wide accordion plaited flounce and finished with a narrow ruffle at bottom; should sell for 98c; sale price..... 49c Petticoats of the best grade mercerized sateen, with fancy double flounce, or finished with ruffles; a $1.50 value for..... 98 Children's Coats Children's box coats of good grade mann with belted back, full sleeves and velvet fancy buttons, sizes six to fourteen; wo will go at..... Children's box coats of good grade, kersse mutton sleeves, belted back, lined all the fur collar and cuffs to match; sizes six to black and green; a $7.50 value at..... Sixth Not to Blame coats of good grade mannish cloth, in brown back, full sleeves and velvet inlaid collar, th sizes six to fourteen; worth $6.00 coats of good grade, kersey cloth with the sides, belted back, lined all through, trimmed w uffs to match; sizes six to fourteen; colors blu en; a $7.50 value at. Children's box coats of good grade mannish cloth, in brown and blue, with bolted back, full sleeves and velvet inlaid collar, trimmed with fancy buttons, sizes six to fourteen; worth $6.00 will go at. $3.50 Children's box coats of good grade, kersey cloth with the new leg 'mutton sleeves, belted back, lined all through, trimmed with Astrakhan fur collar and cuffs to match; sizes six to fourteen; colors blue, $4.75 black and green; a $7.50 value at... A Manchester, N. H., woman complained to the police that thieves were stealing her milk before she could get it into the house. A watch was set, who guarded the place faithfully until dawn, but the milk was gone as usual. It looked as if it had been stolen directly under the nose of the officer. The mystery was only cleared up when the milkman told the sleuth that he had not left any milk there for five days and didn't propose to until the good housewife settled in full for "goods had and received." --- women's fur boas of fine qummed with two tails—a $1.98 coney, finished with chain all for $1.50, 75c table coney, made in the six tails and e for.... $1.75 blended or shaded brown, s six tails to match for.... $1.75 abella fox, trim- $10.00 value for.... $6.50 arten, full cluster shape, a fastener, $7.50 $4.95 At Cut Prices alton in navy, black, brown to match, belted back, a $6.50 value $3.95 coney Scotch suiting, 43 in. down collar value for $3.95 kersey cloth, 42 inches velvet and full sleeves, $10.00, sale $7.50 18.00 in the empire effect sleeves having only trimmed for... $12.50 Ket at $25 equality electric seal, lin- tyle leg leg o'mutton sleeves, silk frog but- we will go at... $25.00 roo inches wide, made of mmed with $5.95 wls $1.98 with fringes in $1.98 ats Reduced list of cheviots, meltons, suitings, in gray, brown, fetly up-to-date; $3.89 ing or gray melton, in 18 well worth $2.95 ```markdown ``` fish cloth, in brown and blue, : Inlaid collar, trimmed with orth $6.00 $3.50 ey cloth with the new leg 'o rough, trimmed with Astrakhan fourteen; colors blue. $4.75 Church Building in America. Between twelve and fifteen churches a day, or between 4,000 and 5,000 a year, are built in this country. Immense Empire of India. The Empire of India extends over a territory larger than the continent of Europe without Russia. Fish That Never Sleep. The only fish that never sleep are salt to be the salmon, pike and gold fish. --- PEE EE EE a Speer EET ay a sina ARENT TIS rm =r ee ae ae ea TT aE softeemaneenia cermil 5o. REO « z eae a y) tak Cn a ‘yy Aas 2s - For Your ee a Christmas ee a / Slippers Nag VISIT ge sy Walker's Shos Store $5 417 Haloot St. Ee £9 Cero PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT Pane 50c to $2.50. hie LAAT oy be “Sides Walker Shoe Co. z, par? 417 Walnut St. WE ARE | HEADQUATERS FoR G00dS: ; . Will go as far here as | «$1.00 elsewhere ' 325 East Fifth St, EROKUR NOTES A grand musical given under the direction of Wm. Taylor, at the A M. E. church, Thureday evening, Dec ‘1st, A fine program is arranged and a grand musical treat is anticipated. Tait Glee Club will aleo appear in Quincy on Wednesday, Dec, 20th, Charles Johnson, musical director, Wm. Taylor, manager, Rev, J. W. Crushshon of Rock Is land, formerly stationed here, occu: pied’ the pulpit of the Seventh’ street church on Sunday morning. In the evening Rev. M, J. Burton of Sious City, spoke to a large audience. Clifton Ashby ia expected home from the Lincoln Institute at Jefferson City, to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr, and Mrs. G, M. Ashby. Rev. W. T. Green, pastor of Pil grlm’s Rest church, has received the sad news of the death of bis sister, Mrs, Kate Cole, at Minneapolis, Minn. Mr. Homer Jones has been quite il for a few days but is convalescent MOLINE GLEAMINGS ‘Mr, and Mrs. John Slaughter of Rock Island, celebrated their twentieth anniversary Saturday, Dec. 9th. ‘They received some beautiful pieces of Haviland, German and Japanese china. A fine luncheon was served and a delightful time was bad by all pres- ent. We are glad that Miss Mabel Tarver is able to be out again after her re ent illness. Mr, and Mrs, J. L. Jones are look. ing forward to a delightful Christmas, as their eon, Mr. F. Belmont Jones, of Chicago, 13 expected home. The A. M. E, Sunday school classes met at the home of Mrs. Henry Pol lard, Wednesday evening to help her celebrate her birthday annivereary. A dainty lunch was served by the hostess after which the Rev. W. A. Bearcy presented Mrs. Pollard, in the name of her class, with a beautiful table cloth. She received her useful gift as well as valuable presents. All re ported a fine time. Mrs, R. Thoenix was a Rock: Island caller yesterday. Little Clara Pickinpack is on ths sick list, also Mrs, J. H. Shamley. ‘The A. M. E. sunday school are to have a Christmas wheel and they hold thelr exercises next Saturday evn: ing. The stewardesses of the A. M. F. church will give a chicken ple supper Wednesday, Dec. 20th for the benef of the pastor. ‘The Hallie Quinn Brown club met with Mra, R. Pollard to elect officers Jast Thursday, Dec. 16th. The follow. ing officers were elected: Pres., Mre Henry Wood; vicepres., Mra, 8. B. Walkup: sec. Mrs. C.' B. Tarver; ass ist,, Mra. B. Bright; treas, Mrs. J. L. Jones; custodian. Mrs. Bishop, ‘Mrs. R. Pollard. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUN DRY is the best In the city, ‘Try them and be deeded. Maine Office 110g 1115 Grand Ave Branch (fEce sO4MULBERRY ST. Phone 579 Ry vena re <9) PS egg AS Rs So ae Cee i ame Peg ee cee “eg eee ar oe ee at eee: Seu in, Sos en eh a ee . be i ek Ege oe Bae : 2 ee gy Poe ae os eee [siete % gs cae Paes 4 [et ade ect BB a re ie a ace a 1a 2 ad fae send tinier a Ao. 9 ea ee | With pleasure we present the picture of Dr. J. Wilbur Norris one lof Sioux City successful business men. Mr. Norris was born in | Tennessee in 1857, attended the public schools, later he entered the Walden University of Nashville, Tenn, he then taught school for several years in the publie schools and in 1894 held the chair as Professor in Mathematics in a branch of Shorter University at Ar- kansas. He is the author of the Norris system of condensed Record of the A. M. E, church and inventer recently of a body brace and swimming suit and is now a practicing surgeon chiropodist in the ‘Lytle Block, and is enjoying a lucrative business. He isa strong race man and keep in touch with the progress of the times. ~ es oy a Pi i = B : ‘p ss + R ve Poe ates ee See ee. Mee eee ee eT nnee vee S , stituents sald .it ‘Tho above cut 18 really Hon Nate E. heing personally Kendall of Albla, Iowa, the present Kengall_thougtt member of the legislature who Is Serv | iike him, on fave ing his third term in the house. The was not’ his cut requenee of running this cut 1s tbat @ Senco" wo run few weeks ago In our Buxton Special Number. We run a brief blography Fesenta the lar of Mr. Kendall with a supposed half. tents of any mei tone cut of him, After the paper came, Towa. Dr. LEW ARNTZ fs INDORSED by the BEST PEOPLE ¢ | Te EVES TESTED FREE er. 0. W. Catlin, Pell 1 8) the Ao Ofc hosre wold ater hare Dr} es Ses Dy Store Lee Avie bility thelp tel Westin sot bewanvinion thant be # a DEE nd cat Townes ai scat len| Ute sndiday Inge en ever band | rea, j Seen $$ ire npc Judge ©. Cole fom betwee oot eapeseseed fudge! ——— Tiel on nie ane ea eee eee clases to thera you have greats) fl dha... Tiictvces me recente {0,7 Meueglliameelags Impaiment of ison ty ti Ye le eg creating year rie E&Y es. | Tecnmmane | 0 Se amenad | fev. CAs Neton of the eee S| Svedish Mision Chareh teases eee | Trimutentesi] (2k Ws CURE | wa ptcatenl nes tat] fe in all obs setesios: Th bast known--AlWa}S oures eye diseases, thin can be spelled t 204 Dey aet anton bates even be eae ee docirt. Plea allow me fn jing and giver Immediate teli. "CURES Red, Te! {ht way to extend to you my Sed a Materned ye, Barming and Wate frre foe god wok Ee Ulegmon te esa Conte nd ee fou have dove for me an my Pressed bye | a ARNT OPTICAL ‘G0, DES WOINES, IOWA | For Sale by all Drage and Opdcigne. haze 6.6.08. jee to ny ata |The ben that can be said of w professional man ix tha out and when his Monroe county con- stituents sald it was not Nate—we being personally acquainted with Mr. Kendall—thought that it did not look Ike him, on investigation we found It was not his cut but another man, hence we run the real man. He rep- resents the largest colored constit: uents of any member of the house in town, Jt. F. Andrews. My sision was. Impaired ta consequence of 76 yest lie Yat have been restored by the use of Perfection Bitacal ltepaied by Dr. Lew Arate B.A. Kinny. De Lew Arete has restored lpriiect sie to my lett exe hich wat blind for to yea. ie only uted specally ground [Ren WY; Beene, [Ateecatefl investigation I wat led to apply to De. Lew Artz, who. fied glass so perlecty to sy eyes that | can read and wtle lot hours ater night withost geting tired, EDITORIALS. GIVING PRESENTS. ‘This week and month always arouses man's inner most thought astoa suitable Christmas pre- sent tobe given to your friends. ‘There are many kinds of presents given, some are given because we feel it our duty to give, some be cause we re expecting our friends will repay us. with a re- membrance and some are given for public show, none of these are the true gift. The real pre- sent is the one who gives in the spiritof pure love and kind re- gards for the receiver, one whe doesnot expect anything in re- ‘turn, one who feels that as Ged thas blessed and caused him to prosper he likewise can and will freely shed his sunshine on his ‘fellow man and neighbor who are really in need. In this way your Christmas present has helped to cheer some poor dark and cloudy soul of humanity. ——— CHARACTER BUILDING. Our race is now nndergoing the formative period of character bailding which will be pointed to by future historians, therefore it behooves usas public men, leaders and race teachers, impress and in- delibly register on the minds of the young people and upon the parents, the duty of good charac- ter building, true character, pure character and ‘an honest character that this generation ‘may become a strong race, ele- vating the standard of character. "We need this character in our homes, in our school rooms in our every day life, in business and every vocation of life. Parents are not careful enough at home with their children. The home is neglected, thus the little child usually likes that real home train- ing. ‘Then again parents do not select the proper associates for their children to mingle with while young. It is always yood to associate ourselves aud chil- dren in the presence of those pure noble christian men and women, that our lives may be benefited. CHRISTMAS. Christmas day with all its en- joyments and facinations wil; soon be here. It brings joy to the toiling millions and peace to man-kind, and why should we all not rejoice because it is the birth- day of the Saviour of mankind. We as intelligent beings should rejoice and seek to make those around us happy, also those in whom we come in eontact. As ‘we gather around our well Jaden table or lavish our presents Yo friends, our prayers and sympathy should go out to the down trodden and suffering humanity of other climes, ‘The important question should be, what have I done with- in the last twelve months to lighten the burdens and cares of our fellow man? What more canI do to make this earthly home better for the habitation of the coming generations. Have ‘you been a more rejoice on Christ- mas day. SOME GREAT RACE MEN In this twentieth century when great writers and historians and poets are oulogizing and singing the praises and achievements of the noble sons of thelr race or nation, we think it is but nkturally that ‘we public men ‘should praise the good deeds and ‘achievements of members of our race, especially when we consider and know what gross injusties and great ai cultles they must surmount in order to recelve any degree of notice. Gen. erally thelr ability or adeptness must far surpass that of thelr brother in white, Tam not a pessimist, but an optimist of the first rank. Admitting that the environment for a full devel oped negro manhood is not so congen- ial as it ought to be or that we hoped ‘it will some day be, yet the America | Nerro with a little less than one-half ‘century of elvilization, removed from absolute serfdom, Yet we have pro- duced some noble sons whose achieve- | monts will rank with the beat of what | AneoSaxon, has pradiced with ts | hundreds and hundreds of centuries of ‘civilization. In this issue wo give ‘yon tho pletures of a few who are ‘fast coming to the forefront in thelr [chosen work, I here mention a few [names of the many, so that the young readers and students may ever remem- “ber their names, As a novelist and |tragedian, T might mention Alexandra | Dumas, the great French Negro, He [stands a pecr to any of his age. In [the world of art the namo of Henry ©, Tanner, the rising young sentptor | who fs now In Paris, his fame already stands in the art studios of the world. [Frederick Douglass, John M. Tang: ston and B, K, Bruco and Robert. Fl- [ott, who doubt. their winning elo- [quence in a debate. In the world of | music writers and musicians the name Jot 8, Colridge ‘Taylor will always he prepituated. In the medical world | the names of Dr. Dantel H. Williams [and Dr. ©. H Bentley of Chicago, and | Dr. Wheatland, the X Rays expert of ‘Saanark Ceas. Reduced Representation Of Southern States. Representative Bennett of New York Presents Bill To Cut Down Delegation Because of Disfranchisement of Negro. Washington, D. C., Dee. 14,— Reprsentative Bennett of New York introduced a bill today to cut down the representation of southern states in congress be- cause of the disfranchisement of the Negro vote. The bill reduc- es the entire number of represen- tatives from 386 to 351.- The several states would have their delegations reduced as follows: Alabama, from 9 to 5; Arkan- sas, from 7 to 5; Mississippi from 8 to 3; North Carolina, from 10 to 7; South Carolina, from 7 to 3; Tennessce, from 10 to 8; Texas, from 16 to 13; Virginia from 10 to 7. WANTS OF THE HUMAN FAMILY Looking over the daily papers tur the past year it has been interes:inz to note the columns of “Wants” aud in each column were nearly one hua dred different “Wants.” ‘These “Wants” were arranged under various headings, “male and female help,” “situations wanted,” “business chances,” rooms and board,” “houses to rent,” “farms for sale," “money to Joan.” ‘A careful observation of this great number of ads in our daily papers, is a proof of the great restlessness and Ajssatistaction among mankind. Nearly every one we mect wants something. Evidently very few are content with such things as they have. ‘And how few of those who advertise get just what they want. Hundreds of them are disappointed and have to “try, try again, T have known persons who wanted positions to call for weeks and months without securing them. How discouraging this must be. ‘At this season our wants cannot find room in the columns of the daily papers. ‘Many of them will be known and likewise unknown to those whom you meet, ‘The following are wants to be had: Want these things which are pos: sible to have and to be done. Want that which will increase happiness {a you and your neighbor; want a home; want to keep your word: want to be honest: want to be truthful; want a thankful spirit; want an education; want to think: want to profit by the mistakes of the past. These are positions to be had upon accepting them, salary In advance, with a moment and hourly increase, Last but of equal importance, we want to think of Gods promises, “O fear the Lord, ve bless saints, for there ig no want to them that fear him.” “The young lions do lack and suffer but they that seck the Lord shall not want any good thing.” T want to wish you a merry Christ mas and a Happy New Year, and in. vite you to our services at the Union Congregational church, corner of 10th and Park streets, Rev. H. W. Porter, Pastor. Complete Education A girl's education is most Incom plete unless she has learned ‘To sew. ‘To cook. To mend. To be gentle, To value time. To dress neatly. To keep a secret. To avoid idleness, To be self reliant. To darn stockings. ‘To resect old age. To make good bread, ‘To keep a house tidy, To be above gossiping, To make home happy. ‘To control her temper. To take care of the sick. ‘To take care of the baby. To sweep down cobwebs. To marry a man for his worth. To read the very best of books. To take plenty of exercise. ‘To be a helpmate to her husband, ‘To keep clear of trashy literature. To be light hearted and fleet footed. To be a womanly woman under ali circumstances.—Philadelphia Enquirer JOWA CITY NOTES. The Ida Sander's memorial beoetit pro _geawme, that was given by the pupils o ‘the schools last Friday night at the Opers ‘House was well attended, in fact the house was #0 crowded that many people could not gain admittance and the programme was repeated leet Monday night to 9 large ‘audlence There was between 300 and 400 pupils that took part in the pro. ‘gramme and among that number was four Afro- Americans, Helen Dameron, Beatrice Patterson, Selma Pattetson. “Reginald Potterfon and hey ll acted ‘their part ina very pleasing manner. Ie oar fast letter we speike of the turteay ‘und opposum dinner ond eupper that wae ‘given al the A. M. E. cnarch on Thanks. ‘giving. ‘The only misfortune that tbe “committee and Rev, Holley had was that the opposums did not arrive in time to be [prepared for the dinner, ‘They bad been ordered about two wroks before that date ‘but owing to w inilrond wreck they were delayed, however whout $8200 net was made from the dinner and a large number [of people could not be served as the com. [mittee bad not made preperations for sc ‘many. Rev. Holley wiehes to extend tn thanks through the Bystander to sil wh |s0 willingly assisted him in preparing ‘and serving the meals ‘The Christmas vacation will begin the | 91st inst und the students are looking for | ward to that date with much plenture, |__ dhe Miete Or and Nora rows tot Lyesterday for Los Angeles, Cul. whi re they will spend the winter. "herealter reud the news of our race as told [by the Bystander, as bo ordered bis nam put on thh mailing list this week nnd a ususi he paid for it io advance for one yers, Why don more ot the readers folow bis method in paying in advance. ‘Tere ia a debsting soelety here by the ame of “Irving” und it is composed of students bf the university, and st thelr meeting last Friday night they debated the following question, Resolved, * That the Negro is an undesirable eiwment io the county" Now what do you think o' college students in the State University of Jowa debating such 8 sutject o# that? It they were down routh we could assign the cause that owing to their dislive to the Afro American, but here in the North is isa mystey tous why socalled educate- ‘men would dieeurs sometbing that is an- worthy of a good educators or loyal Amer. ican views OF ideae, students of that type should associate with such men as *Piteb- fork” Tillman, J. Sbarp Willams or Var- daman. Infact it bas been said by one who was there it was the best force of a debate that was ever attempted by atu- dents, After » race bas lived ie a country for nearly 800 years and some people, who bave more squeous solution in bis brain than any other material wants to know it that race it an indiserable ele- nant, how about the other races? Even the Anglo Saxon are they wauted here? To my judgement some of the other races iit was in their power would possibly annbilatethe white race in less than 48 hours it would be well for tho Irving s0- ciety 10 the fatare to select subject that intelligent people would go to hear what thes had to say. ‘ COLFAX NEWS. ‘Mrs, Lewis Mozris is very sivk with pneumonia at the home of het daughter, Mrs, Robert. Oliver. Perey Catlton met with quite s serious accident yesterday, be had his foot inssh- ed while working in tbe mines. Chas, Oliver has been on the s'ck Is, but is slowly traproving. Rev. nud Mrs, Clark have returned home from Builiogton. Mrs, R. Olivers’ baby bas beea sick but is better. Fourteen embers of the P. W. L. and A. club and qaiten number ot invited guent wore bigb!y entertained Wednes- day ovening at he Pacitic House by Bliss Eldora Groen. ‘The parlors were decoret- @4 in the club eoiors pink and white, A three courte Suncheon was servad, and an excellent progrrmme rendered, ‘The topie of the evening club work amcng the women by Mrs. G, Douglass followed by an intormsi discussion by Miss Green, Mrs. J. UL. Hairis entertained the club ‘Thureday afternoon and Mrs, J.T. John- von willentertain next Thursday the 21. Sunday was quarterly meeting at the A.M. E churea, Presiding Elder Gaics was with us and also. Rev. H. Graves of Des Moines Mrs, Bowinin of Dev Moines was a visitor over Sunday. ‘The Midway Carnival given by the, C. M. C. was a success and enjoyed by all rosent. Mrs, F, Uliver retusa to her ome in Boxton ‘Thursdsy worming after 9 visit with her gon Pret. 1, Oliver Men dae Carr eae called 18 Butad to bbe bedside uf ber brother who is not expected to live, WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Mrs, Anna Dickerson who has been ‘spending the summer in Des Moines has etarned home. Lewis Jonson bas returned home 'fro:n Grinnell and has accepted a position "with the Britton packing compaay, John Spencer uf Grinnell was in the ‘eity Tuesday on business, | Carrie Johnson who bas beew sick the ‘bast week is some better. | ‘The Young Peoples? Christian Union met at the cbureh Wednesiay. Alt pre. sont had pleasant time. | Euseka Lodge A. F. and AM. eivcted the following ollicers for the ensuing yent as follows: Galloway Johnson, W. 31, Jobn L, Spencer, S. W., Calva Wheeler, JLW., Atbart Walker, S. D., Geo. Suter, ‘J.D, Osoar Fayette, Tyler, M. Jackson, Chapliu, ‘Tom Greer, 5. 8.8. Knots, J, 3. LL. Browa, Ste, 1. H. Johnson, ‘Treasurer. , | ‘(A | — | Ne | | ti G2 awl go can now be bad, occupying less: The Guest Piano Co., Equitable Bidg., 6th & Locust French Users of I ovacce, In France there are 600,000 sinok: ars, and of every tiftecn there are eight who smoke a pipe, five who fmoke cigars, and only Wwe who use eigerettes. Still the French consuma Wrre than 8,900,000 eigarettss a scrs Great Scott C =a andy Cheaper than p, nh Real Estate Don't miss buying $0 Christmas Candy here, gi it on display and thea jutge for yourself—Best Candies from § to (5c per pound Granverties, per quart. ng Pig. Raisens and vurrenss_- 3 pkgs Be Pare Sweet iter, pre guia 9p Fancy English Wa’ UIE nd ‘Almonds 21h ss New Black Walonts. per pec she New Missouri llicuury now per peek » Eating Figus. per pegs New Dates, 2 ibs ° Best Oysters ao soda cme Ibs oe Uneeda tisents. pegs ee Shreded Wheat tiacen Per pkgs 0. Grape nuts, per peg Me Best Bantos crafie eqeus others 0 grace) pet ee ge and so on through our whole line of Fresb Groceries ‘TWo-stoLes-two W, Leth and Lozust W. 6tb and Grand. BOTH PHONES prompr DELIVERIES THERE ARE OTHER, When pretty rosy tips say n ‘Toll your true hearts pleating Din't bow your vead teow paictol Wee Just live the life yore va ing. Bor there are other maids9 fa:r, with dimpled cheeks ata goiteu baie Who'de readilp take up soar care of flirty maids aivays vesare So banish alt dispsedency And dire forevosing sanutber Still alwors treast hee twoder's But haste and woo enother SUL love's a fashion teue bot ‘The pirls 1 know ai! claie i But if you let your hear! be coi ‘There is no waid en pais And when the tale is truly toe ‘Tl set your beart s bleecieg With ne the story has grows 0) Love's stors Mu not heetieg id Pgcm Ogden, Ciwh BARGAINS IN WATCHES ‘That: Will Save you menev.. Roger A. Walters, the expert watch maker will now make bis Christmas sale on watches and chains which la his exclusive business. He wit! sell watches at the following prices: 17 Jewel Elgin or Waltham. $10.00 15 Jewel Elgin or Waltham... 8.09 7 Jewel Elgin or Waltham... 8.00 20 year Boss or Ducber Gold fi: Od CREB weeeeeeeeecerees BME 25 year Boss or Dueber Gold Sil ed C0808 2. eeeseeeeseeeess 10.14 T guarantee all paris of the move ments for one year and malsspring five years. ROGER A. WALTERS Upstairs across from Street Car Waiting Room Sto ROUND TRIY MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. Pst Holiday rates Via the Minneapolis und St. Lonis R. RB. $10.70 round tripto Minneapolis and St. Pau! als» oie ond one third fare for the round \ripto points in Towa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota! Wisconsin, Northera Michigan & Tickets on sale Dee. 22 2% 24, 25, 30, 31 and Jan, J, goo! to return until Jan. $th,, St. Paul trains leave Des Moines Union Station ausivs A. Me except Simday and 9:03 P.M. sails, Estherville train learesat 2.201. M. except Sunday. ; Fall information at City Tiewet oon 512 Walnut street, WK. Avas 28 in Praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, ‘There is no other medicine wsvolae tured that hes received so mus? praise and so mang expressions of gratiede as Chamberlain's Cough remedy. Jt is effective and prompt relief follow it use, Grateful parents everywhere 4° not hesitate to testify to ite merits for the bepetit of others Jt is 8 certain cure for croup and will prevevt the at attack If given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially sdaptes to children as it is a pleasure 10 the and contains nothing injurlons, Me F ‘A. Humphreys, a well nowen resident and clerkein the store of Mr. Fs Lock. fof Aliee, Cape Colony, South Africa, Says; "l hnve used Chaneeriaits Cough Remedy to ward off ery? an colds in my family, 1 found it to Oe ery satisfactory and it ices 19e plete sare to reeommed 10", Forssie 'y sl druggist, Interest paid oa Deposits M, STRAUSS, Pres. ‘1. 4, ROUNDS, View Pres GEO, BE. PEARSALL, Castier LM, LIRSER. Aset. Cashier CITY NEWS. N.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please know us, we solicit all your local news-Ed. A merry Christmas. What beautiful December weather. Christmas gift to our readers. One of your presents should be the Bystander for one year. Subscribe for the best paper in the middle West while it is only $1.00 per year. The Iowa State Bystander. Mrs. N. Watkins and daughter Mollie, of Albany, Mo., arrived in our city Tuesday to be at the sick bedside of his wife. The pastor of Maple street Baptist church, baptized Mrs. Maggie Burduck and L. Miller last Sunday. Mr. Clay Lewis is enjoying a visit from his brother, Harry Lewis and wife of Milwaukee, Wls. this week It is the first time that Mr. Lewis has seen his brother for eighteen years. It is no doubt enjoyable meeting. Sunday service at Union Congregational church. Morning service, tople From the Manger to the Cross. Evening service, tople. Christmas Advice. Men's League at 3:00 P.M. There will be many visitors in our city during the holiday visiting friends and relatives. While here we invite them to the Bystander office. You are welcome. Mrs. J. L. Thompson arrived from Albany, Mo., Saturday evening with her sick mother. Robert Watkins accompanied them. Mrs. Watkins is very sick and friends are much alarmed. She is at the home of her daughter, 1304 W. 18th street. Mrs. J. Wilbur Norris, of Slous City, passed through our city Wednes day enroute from Lee county, Iowa where she has been visiting relatives She stopped with Miss Zoe Richard son on 31st street. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at Jeffers Bros. for meals, lunches and lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. Wm. Milligan, grand master of the Masonic Lodge of Iowa, arrived in our city Wednesday on his annual official visit. Mr. Milligan is one of our good reliable and foremost citizens. While here he was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Blagburn. Read Hopkins Bros., Carl Kahler, Walker Shoe Co., Frankel's, the Uttica, and the Leader Dept.'s Store's large advertisements, with a number of smaller advertisements and see their goods before buying. Mrs. M. M. Coots of Ottumwa visited over Sunday with her nephew Attorney S. Joe Brown returning to her home Wednesday morning. On Tuesday afternoon she was entertained at six o'clock dinner by Mrs. J. W. Fields an old acquaintance and formerly neighbor in Ottumwa. 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 928 Main. R. N. Hyde. Mgr. B. N. Hyde. Sec. The first public meeting of the Negro Republican Club of Polk County will be held at the Court House, Thursday evening the 21st. The principal address of the evening will be by Rev O. A. Johnson on the advantages to be gained from the organization of the Negro Republican Club of Polk County followed by a general discussion by the members. Good music. All are cordially invited. The Wm. L. Garrison meeting at the Meus League was well attended and the speeches was all good. The paper by Earnest Erickson and J. C. Williams was good and the addresses by Mr. Isaac Brandt and Judge C. C. Cole (white), who lived and knew Mr. Garrison, could indeed make it interesting to the young people. They paid many telling and patriotic stories, illustrating the life and character of that noble patron saint of universal freedom. In the absence of the president, Mr. Gus Watkins, the vice-president, J. B. Bush, presided. Cure for Sore Nipples. As soon as the child is done nursing apply Chamberlain's Salve. Wipe it off with a soft cloth before allowing the child to nurse. Many trained nurses use this with the best results. Price 25 oents per box. For sale by all Druggists. Don't forget the Grand Emancipation meeting under the auspices of the local Afro-American Council at Burn's M. E. church Monday evening Jan. 1st. Emancipation Proclamation will be read by Miss Tabitha Mash, Attorney Geo. H. Woodson of Oakaboosa and others will speak. Prof. Geo. I. Holt and others will slag. Admission free. Complete programme will be published next week. This week's issue we have many of the business men advertising with us. They want your trade and will treat you courteously. In fact they solicit your trade. There are some business houses that does not particularly care for your trade, at least they act that way. Those stores should be left alone. A business man that does not appreciate your trade ought to be left alone, if you know it. The best way is to read those who advertise in your race journals, then go there and your race and presence will be gladly re- ceived. You know you are welcomed at the stores of any of those who advertise with us. The Des Moines Social and Amusement Club met at the residence of Mrs. Howletts on Capitol Ave. A good time was enjoyed by all. Watch for date of the club's first ball. Maple street Baptist church will give a holiday Sunday school concert Saturday evening at 8:30, under the management of Mrs. C. C. Cox, Christmas tree Monday night at 8 o'clock, under management of the superintendent, C. C. Cox, and his committee, R. Carter, Minnie Williams and others. The Sunday school of eighty-five voices with the Sunday school choir will render music for the occasion. Parents and friends that have presents for the children will please be on time and place them in the hands of the tree committee. If you have never heard the little folks sing, come and hear them. The Sunday school superintendent J. L. Thompson of the Union Congregational Sunday school Invites parents and children to come out Saturday evening to the Christmas tree Bring or send your presents for your children as the committee composed of J. H. Shepard, Mrs. John Jack son, Mrs. Emma Harris, J. B. Rush Mrs. C. L. Stewart and Mrs. Tucker will be at the church Saturday afternoon from 12 to 8 o'clock. The program committee composed of Miss Marie Bell, L. J. Shelton, Miss Marriam Porter, E. T. Blagburn and Mrs. J. H. Shepard will have an excellent program by the little children. All are invited. MINNESOTA FEDERATION. From the Associated Editor of the Minnesota Federation of Afro-American Women's Club. (Special to Bystander. ) As we are rapidly pushing forward the work of our Federation with renewed energy and strength, we thought a word at this time would not be out of place as we would like the public to know that notwithstanding the fact we are in the cold northwest, we have not laid down our arms for the winter to go by for we feel if there ever was a time when our limited force should be put into practical operations it is low so we feel now to act, act in the living present. Heart within and God cee'r head. You will agree with us when we say we do not flatter ourselves by saying "Our Federation is among the leading," since we have not been organized a year until Feb. 8, 1906. It is encouraging to look back and discern the many achievements we have accomplished in such a short time. We held our first convention last July in Minneapolis in Bethesda Baptist church and our honored guest the national officers said, "it was one of the most successful in every point of view they had ever attended," and the beautiful write up we had in the September number of Alexander's magazine by our state organizer simply verifies their statements. There were present at this convention eight-eight delegates coming from Duluth, Superior, Wis., St. Paul and Minneapolis. It was said by those who knew our art exhibit ever surpassed the national exhibits. At our last meeting of the executive board held in St. Paul Nov. 16, it was unanimously decided to hold an all day meeting Feb. 8, 1906 in honor of our first anniversary; our federation has within its borders of fifteen clubs whom are reported as being very active at present in trying to carry out the national motto, "Lifting as we climb". Mrs. Ione Gibbs our never tiring president is so enthused over the work that she never allows any part of it to go undone. Duluth can boast of the only City Federation, at this present time, but we hope e,re long to effect such an organization in the Twin Cities. Our State Organizer, Mrs. Laura Durant Hickman sees that nothing is neglected that will strengthen the Federation, our different departments are headed by intellect and forethought. The constitution and by-laws together with the minutes of our first convention have been sent to press and we hope soon to have a copy of each in the hands of every member. The good people of Duluth are sparing no pains in the preparation of entertaining us at our next convention, as has been so stated the object toward which the federation will work is a home for the aged. As a specific race name we have a adopted the Federation of Afro-American Women's Club. Space does not permit us to say all we would like to along the line of our women and their work but we will add this, that as in the development of our women lies the best interest of our race and as education is essential to the highest type of womanhood it behooves us then to be up and doing for our opportunities are increasing. Our women have had and now have measureably the same opportunities accorded to all other women, that she has not done what she might have done, does not require much argument to convince those who have kept abreast of the times and are conversant with her work. The opportunity meant has been given her but unmindedful of its importance like the midst before the rising sun; passed from her never to return. On the work of the Afro-American woman depends the coming generation whom we trust will not be deceived. MRS. MATTIE WADE, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. FORESTRY WORK Love of flowers and all thing green, and growing is with man men and women a passion so strong that it often seems to be a sort of primal instinct, coming down through generation after generation, from the first man who was put into a garden to dress it and keep it. People whose lives, and those of their parents before them, have been spent in dingy tenements, and whose only garden is a rickety soap box high up on a fire escape share this love which must have a plant to tend, with those whose gardens cover acres and whose plants have been gathered from all the world. How often in summer when driving through the squiggle streets to terries or riding on the elevated road one sees these gardens of the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, the poor, or two, or the gay retumit, or a tall sunflower, or tomato plant red with fruit. These efforts tell of the love of growing things and the care that makes them live and blossom. Against all odds one feels a thrill of sympathy with the owners of the plants and wishes that some day their lot may be cast in happier places, where they, too, may have gardens to tend. We hope to spread the interest in all of our homes for the beautifying of our yards, both front and back, as well with artistic gardening and flower planting, and also well kept lawns. These have a tendency to bring happiness and sunshine to the home. How proud a good husband feels when he comes home in the evening from a hard day's labor and looks upon the beautiful flowers, and garden, where he has mowed and watered in the morning before going to his day's labor, and his good wife has looked after the flowers, here and there, and kept them growing beautiful, and when they are in bloom he finds a beautiful vase of fresh cut flowers on the dining table. What is more beautiful and refreshing? Here are some subjects which the Forestry committee wishes that each club will take up: 1. Is the forest a sanitary agent? 2. Is the forest a flood prevention? 3. Is the forest a soil improver? 4. Hardy gardening and preparation of the soil. 5. Propagation of plants by seeds and cutting. 6. Improper and proper condition of stem for cutting. 7. Window box and porch gardening. 8. Insects and diseases of plants. 9. Artistic home gardening. 10. What relation exists between the birds and the forest? We urge that all papers on subjects please send to the reciprocity bureau. Mrs. Winston of Ottumwa, Mrs. Marshall of Davenport, Mrs. Gray of Cedar Rapids, Chairmen of Forestry. OPINIONS OF THE PRESS. If the police wish to lessen crime let the dance halls and dives be broken up.—Savanah Tribune. Principal Washington has just returned from a trip throughout the southwest. A single incident will show how the people felt toward him. The railroad furnished him and party a separate coach free of charge for the entire journey.—The Buxton Gazette. Society means something more than a mad revel: a midnight flutter of skirts and clinking of wine glasses. The best society, the only true aristocracy—especially in democratic America—is the society of intellect; the aristocracy of brains, Imagine Aristotle or Homer, Shakespeare or Humboldt, Spencer or Agassiz wasting their time in the toils of our modern so-called society. Yet there is no good reason why common sense and society should not be at least on speaking terms.—Chicago Leader. Long on inpitions; Short on Views. (From the Bishop College Student.) Colored people who are readers of newspapers are intelligent enough to be discriminating in the selection of literature and wise enough to seek an equivalent of whatever purchasing power they are likely to possess. It must be remembered that the number of newspaper readers among colored people is limited and these are seeking news that is really news when they purchase a "news"paper. The average negro newspaper is well supplied with "opinions" as a rule short on "news," both general and racial, and it is because of this fact that it fails to find a ready market. Those negro newspapers that publish a preponderance of "news" as a rule are well patronized. Then, too, it takes more money to run a newspaper right. In this particular field brain and training is of utmost importance and those of our papers which are well equipped along this line are succeeding where others are springing up like snow banks and going up the same way—New York Age A prophet has arisen in London who prophesies that in the future, the yellow and black people will rise and slaughter the Caucasians. He has written a book which causes no talk of the discussion. Incidentally, he says that Japan and America will be the two great powers, while all European powers will become second and third raters. This is rather a gloomy outlook for our European friends. They hardly need worry about the matter, however, for it will be some time yet before the trouble comes. Strange to say, too, that an American author has written an interesting pamphlet on the same question, predicting that America will eventually become a black people's country. The Afro-American Ledger. The president's message, though quite lengthy, deals with facts as he sees them. While it may not please those of a different opinion, it shows some facts characteristic of the man who is president of all the people. He is fearless, speak to the point, and means what he says.—Western Enterprise. [Image of a man with a mustache and a suit] [Name] M. B. H. --- THE CHATEAU DE BERGERAC Lincoln Institute JEFFERSON CITY, MO., Supported by the State of Missouri. Courses—English, Normal, College Preparatory, College, In- dustrial, Agricultural And Business. A seven week's Summer School is held every year, which gives teachers an opportunity to increase their scholarship, their teaching power and their grade of certificate. And Business. A seven week's Summer which gives teachers an opportunity to in their teaching power and their grade of cer- Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern one, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable in full Normal Course are Life Certificates schools of Missouri. Catalogs will be sent ADVANTAGES-Free Tuition, Competent Teachers, Modern Buildings, Good Moral Tone, Healthful Surroundings, Reasonable Expenses. Diplomas from full Normal Course are Life Certificates to teach in the public Schools of Missouri. Catalogs will be sent on application. Use Kahler Shoes And Slippers For Christmas Gifts!! WHAT is nicer to receive—what is nicer to give—on Christmas morning than a pair of handsome new Shoes or comfortable Slippers? They make ideal gifts, especially if they came originally from Kahler's. There's something about Kahler Shoes and Slippers that is distinctive. Possibly it's because they are made by America's leading manufacturers. One thing sure, they're smarter in appearance, better in quality and neater in fit than the general run of shoes and slippers. And, by the way, did you know that. Our Holiday Slipper Stock Is A Wonder It is the largest line ever displayed in the state. In it are shown ladies' stunning Party Slippers in shades to match gowns of all colors. Indies' Felt Slippers in all colors and man's house Slippers almost without end. Kahler's have been Christmas Slipper headquarters for 41 years for all Des Moines. Do you wonder that our line is so large, that our styles are so striking or that our values are even better than usual this year? Men's Slippers, 50c to $3.00—Party Slippers, $2.50 to $5.00—Felt Romcos, $1.00. Shop Early Cart Kahler Shoe Co. DIP WALNUT, SX A Shoe or Every Foot—A Price For Every Purse Every colored man that buys a home in Portland or any other place for that matter, lends influence and representation to his race. Many of our people in Portland are now buying homes in Portland, and we were forced to do so on account of race discrimination and prejudice. In this instance the old saying comes It is indeed a very great pleasure to present to our many readers the great educator, Benj. F. Allen, A. M., Ph.D., L. D. L. K., president of Lincoln Institute, Missouri state school for colored youths. President Allen's high character and excellent scholarship and executive ability in the few years of active life as professor and president of Lincoln Institute, Jefferson City, Missouri, has won for him the degree of A. M., L. D. L. Few men as young have spent a time as faithful, and merited such honors. Lincoln Institute is one of the leading institutions of the West for the true "that every cloud has a silver lining."—The Advocate, Portland. "The Heart of Happy Hollow," a collection of short stories by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, is an intensely interesting book. The stories are full of life and color and very real-life. They toll of the lives of the colored people in many situations with a novelty that is fascinating, setting forth the merits and demises of the race as only Dunbar can.—Colorado Statesman. Bishop Turner at session of the African Methodist Episcopal church colored youth, and President Allen exerts every effort possible to give to the young men and women under his care every opportunity possible for the development of the head, heart and hand. The Summer School and Farmers' Conference are important features of the work of the institution, and have already done much for the teacher and the farmer. Industrial training in sewing, cooking, blacksmithing, carpentry mechanical drawing is carried on under the most competent instructors; together with an excellent corps of workers in the literary department. The above cut is Mr. R. A. West, B. S. D., Secretary of the faculty and libarian Lincoln Institute. He is one of the rising young men of our race, a graduate of the Lincoln Institute, also the Dixon College and the Bryant and Stratton Business College of Chicago, Ill. He, like the principal is an exemplary young man, and his good influence is permeating those with whom he comes in contact with. held recently at Macon, Ga., made several errata and charisma state statements. He openly declares that no man hates his nation more than he and said further that when he attempts to pray it is a struggle for him to allow the United States supreme court to have a part in his prayer. In the first place all that Bishop Turner is this nation made him and the best ten million negroes of the world are to be found in the United States in spite of all that has been done or said. The negro owes much to the American flag and there is nothing to be gained by being unaware of the negroes of the Bishop should go so far out of his way to denounce the nation, which in spite of the many discriminations and oppressions that are heaped upon the negro, offers him the best chances that are yet to be found for him in this wideworld. But Bishop Turner is nothing is not himself and for himself he speaks.-Southwestern Christian Advocate. This is the season when a great many of our people are tempted to throw away their money in buying cheap and unnecessary things that are taken around the country by peddlers. A great deal of money is thrown away each year in having pictures enlarged. It is much better to buy a home first and get it paid for and then we can afford to spend money for pictures. The person who mortgages his crop and is in debt and has no home, is not in a position to spend money for organs, cheap pictures or anything of that kind. —Tuskegee Student. KEOKUK NOTES. Miss George Gibson of St. Louis, Mo., spent Thanksgiving with her uncle, Ed Martin. Rev. S. M. Smothers, pastor of the Seventh Street Baptist church, left Monday for Ottumwa to attend the executive board meeting of the Iowa Baptist association of which he is a member. Mrs. Maud Wood left for her home in Des Moines last Saturday, accompanied by her sister Cecilia who will make Des Moines her future home. Tuesday afternoon, December 5, there was a grand opening at the club house for the ladies which was a very enjoyable affair. The club is now being controlled by Ralph Bass of Mexico, Mo., who is a very efficient gentleman and is meeting with success. Thursday evening, December 7, the members of Brent Court No. 2 entertained in the lodge room on Fifth street and a very pleasant time was spent by those present. An interesting program was given which was followed by the serving of a banquet in the dining room. Mrs. Bell Banister was mistress of ceremonies and the supper committee was composed of Mrs. M. E. Dixon, F. Wilson, Ethe Goens, Mrs. Henderson. The @program consisted of vocal solos by Mrs Daisy Ware, Miss Eta Evans, Miss Crushon, Mrs. Holmes; addresses by John Bland, Rev. Lewis and Rev. Smothers. The history of Brent Court by Mrs. M. J. Dove, and a reading by Mrs. M. E. Bland. Mr. John Hoskins has been placed on the jury of the district court for this term. A telegram was received by Bentjamin Harris, 1026 Franklin street, bearing the sad intelligence of the death of his son Hardel, which occurred in the hospital in St. Louis Tuesday, November 28. "Toady," as he was known to his Keokuk friends, passed away after having suffered for some time with pneumonia. The remains were brought here for burial. The funeral was held from the late residence, 1026 Franklin street, Friday afternoon, December 1 at 2 o'clock. A large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects. Grandma Johnson who resides at 1306 High street with her son, Seby Johnson, is a centurian. She was one hundred years old the first day of December. She is very feeble but is still able to get around a little. Her mental faculties are well preserved. Quite a number of her friends called to see her on her birthday. Grandmaster Milligan of Oedar Rapids, of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Iowa, visited Union Lodge No. 1 December $ and remained in the city over Sunday. He was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. O. Fields. Mrs. Nancy Rhinhart of Springfield Ill. is in the city, the guest of her son, George Kells. Mrs. Rhinehart's health is very much impaired. STORIETTES. A tramp, walking down a city street one day, saw a little boy stoop and pick up something. "You have made a find, my dad," he said. "Yes, sir," said the boy; "I have found a silver ring." "I thought so," said the tramp; "It's the one I just dropped. Now, aint it lucky I had my name cut in it?" "What is your name?" said the boy, suspiciously. "Sterling, lad." "Take it, then. It's yours," said the boy, handling over the ring. W. S. Gilbert, the dramatist and wit, was lunching at a country club when he found himself surrounded by six or seven clergymen who had been on a motor tour of the country before. Pretty soon the author of the "Mikado" was drawn into the conversation. When his identity was known, one of the clergymen asked Mr. Gilbert how he felt in "such grave and reverend company." "Like a lion in a den of Daniels," was the reply. 一 In England, elementary schools are organized for "girls or for "infants." Of late years the "mixed" system has been introduced, and many of the schools have been organized as "senior" or "junior" mixed. An inspector recently met on the school stairs a little nondescript in a pinafore, and asked: "Come, what are you doing here?" Are you in the boys or the girls?" "No, sir," said the small one, "I'm a junior mixed!" Richard Le Gallienne once went to a publication office to get a check which was due him for an article. "I'm sorry," said the cashier, "but I shall have to disappoint you today. The checks are made out, but they are without the signature of our manager. He is ill with the goit." "Extend him my sympathies," murmured Mr. Le Gallienne; "it must be very trying for him to be so disabled. I infer that he signs his checks with his feet." One of the Scottsman's editors had entered a train at Prince's street station, Edinburgh, one day, when a smart newsboy immediately called out to him, "Scotsman, sir?" "How much?" asked the editor, jokingly, "A penny, sir" replied the box. "On' was the reply, "I don't want to-day's Scottsman; but if you could give me to-morrow's I would give you a soverign for it." "Here you are, sir!" shouted the youngster, handing him the weekly Scottsman which bore the date of the following day. During the Spanish war the man of a certain New York regiment, recruited on the east side were spelling for a fight, and it became necessary to post a sentry to preserve order. A big, big, bowery Bowyer recruit, of postlistic propensities, was put on guard outside, and given special orders to see that quiet reigned, and, if trouble came his way, not to lose posession of his rifle. Soon a general 'ow began. The soldier walked his post nervously, without interrupting, until the corporal of the guard appeared on the scene with reinforcements. 'Why didn't you stop this row?' shouted the corporal. The sentry, balancing his rifle on his shoulder, raised his arms to the boxing position, and replied: 'Sure, phawat could I do end this gun in me hands?' --- A prospective Boston bridegroom, who meant to be master in his own house, called on the well-known Uniarian clergyman, Rev. C. W. Wendt, who was to the the host the following day, "I have heard," he said, "that you omit the word 'obey' from the marriage service. Will you kindly insert it to morrow?" Mr. Wendt obligingly promised to do so. "Wilt then, Lucy, promise to love, honor, and obey?" was promptly answered by the bride without dimum. The same question was put to the groom, who hesitated, stammered, and gulped, but answered, as had his bride, "I will," probably not wishing to create a scene. Later he reproached the minister. "But you asked me to use the word 'obey'," said Mr. Wendt, with a twinkle in his eyes; "how was I to know that you wanted it for the lady only. You should have been more explicit." Still, it is pretty hard for the average American to understand why anybody should be proud to be a descendant of George IV. A woman once told Lord Palmerston that her maid, who had been with her in the isle of Wight, objected to going thither again because the climate was not "encouraging" enough. "What am I to do with such a woman?" she asked. "You had better take her to the tale of Man next time," said Lord Palmerston. Words of Wisdom. Westfield, IL, Dec. 18th (Special)—All who are suffering with Bright's Disease, should read carefully the following letter from the Rev. G. L. Good of this place. He says:— "I feel it is my duty to tell you of the wonderful benefit I have received from the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills. I am a Minister of the Gospel, and in my work, I am frequently exposed to all weatheres. Six years ago, I was laid up sick. I doctored with a number of physicians, and finally consulted a specialist, but without success. They all told me I had Bright Disease. I was in a bad way and almost helpless when, thank God, I heard of Dodd's Kidney Pills. They saved my life. I took sixteen boxes and now I am cured. The first day I took them I felt relief. When I began I weighed only one hundred and five pounds, now I weigh one hundred and sixty-five and I am the picture of health. I recommend Dodd's Kidney Pills to all my friends who have Kidney Trouble and I pray to God that other sufferers will read these words and be helped by them." Many a pleasant life is unpleasant because of a failure to diagnose bipolarness. TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY Take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drugs give refund money if it fails to cure. E. W. GWON'S signature is on each box. See. "Do you think Miss Wadleigh is engaged as reported?" "Sure. She's dotted it, hasn't she?"—Milwaukee Contact. A Christmas Carol. CHRISTMAS MEMORIES CHRISTMAS MEMORIES Prophecy of Christmas Time was, with most of us, when Christmas day encircling all our limited world like a magic ring, left nothing out for us to miss or seek; bound together all our home enjoyments, affections, and hopes; grouped everything and every one around the Christmas fire; and made the little picture shining in our bright young eyes, complete. Time came, perhaps, all so soon! when our thoughts overlapped that narrow boundary; when there was some one (very dear, we thought then, very beautiful, and absolutely perfect) wanting to the fullness of our happiness; when we were wanting too (or we thought so, which did just as well), at the Christmas hearth by which that some one sat; and when we intertwined with every wreath and garland of our life that some one's name. That was the time for the bright visionary Christmas masses which have That was the time for the visionary Christmases which long arisen from us to show faintly, after summer rain, in the palest edges of the rainbow! That was the time for the beatified enjoyment of the things that were to be, and never were, and yet the things that were so real in our resolute hope that it would be hard to say, now, what realities achieved since, have been stronger! What! Did that Christmas never really come when we and the priceless pearl who was our young choice were received, after the happiest of totally impossible marriages, by the two united families previously; at daggers-drawn on our account? When brothers and sisters-in-law who had always been rather cool to us before our relationship was effected, perfectly dotted on us, and when fathers and mothers overwhelmed us with unlimited incomes. Was that Christmas dinner never really eaten, after which we arose, and generously and eloquently rendered honor to our late rival, present in the company, then and there exchanging friendship and forgiveness, and founding an attachment, not to be surpassed in Greek or Roman story, which subsisted until death? Has that same rival long ceased to care for that same priceless pearl, and married for money, and become usurious? Above all, do we really know, now, that we should probably have been miserable if we had won and worn the pearl, and that we are better without her? That Christmas when we had recently achieved so much fame; when we had been carried in triumph somewhere, for doing something great and good; when we had won an honored and ennobled name, and arrived and were received at home in a shower of tears of joy; is it possible that that Christmas has not come yet? And is our life here, at the best, so constituted that, pausing as we advance at such a noticeable mile-stone in the track as this great birthday, we look back on the things that never were, as naturally and full as gravely as on the things that have been and are gone, or have been and still are? if it be so, and so it seems to be, must we come to the conclusion, that life In its prophetic sense Christmas becomes an annual review-day for the world, a time of stock taking, a milestone in the marsh of human progress. The angels sang of what was coming, not of what had come. The shepherds worshipped a symbol of universal peace and good will, of manliness, purity, gentleness and charity, a standard of what men were yet to be. And looking at Christmas in this light, it means perhaps more to this century than it has meant to any preceding century for nearly 2,000 years. This is a better Christmas than was that of a year ago, because the world is better. is little better than a dream, and little worth the loves and strivings that we crowd into it? Ne! Far be such miscalled philosophy from us, dear reader, on Christmas day! Nearer and closer to our hearts be the Christmas spirit, which is the spirit of active usefulness, perseverances, cheerful discharge of duty, kindness, and forbearance! It is in the last virtues especially, that we are, or should be, strengthened by the unaccomplished visions of our youth; for, who shall say that they are not our teachers to deal gently even with the impalpable nothings of the earth! Therefore, as we grow older, let us be more thankful that the circle of our Christmas associations and of the lessons that they bring, expands! Let us welcome every one of them and summon them to take their places by the Christmas hearth. ```markdown ``` A woman in a black dress and headscarf, holding a baby in her hands. Botticelli's Madonna Welcome, old aspirations, glittering creatures of an ardent fancy, to your shelter underneath the holly! We know you, and have not outlived you yet. Welcome, old projects and old loves, however, fleeting, to your nooks among the steader lights that burn around us. Welcome, all that was ever real to our hearts; and for the earnestness that made you real, thanks to Heaven! Do we build no Christmas casles in the clouds now? Let our thoughts, fluttering like butterflies among these flowers of children, bear witness! Before this boy, there stretches out a future, brighter than we ever looked on in our old romantic time, but bright with honor and with truth. Around this little head on which the sunny curls lie heaped, the graces sport, as pretty, as airily, as when there was no scythe within the reach of Time to shear away the curls of our first-love. Upon another girl's face near it—placard but smiling bright—a quiet and contented little face, we see Home fairly written. Shining from the word, as phecy of Christ If you doubt this, look about you. Why this growing repugnance to war; why all these treaties of peace between nations, if men have not come to love peace and gentleness more than they ever did before? Why this increasing gift-giving, this strengthening desire to relieve the stress of poverty, this greater gladness in the happiness of others, if the spirit of Christmas is not more potent to-day than it ever has been? Surely, though perhaps slowly, the world is moving upward. Every Christmas day finds it nearer the heights on which the angels, as of old, are singing. More ears catch the mu- rays shine from a star, we see how, when our graves are old, other hopes than ours are young, other hearts that ours are moved; how other ways are smoothed; how other happiness blooms, ripens, and decays—no, not decays, for other homes and other bands of children, not yet in being nor for ages yet to be, arise, and bloom and ripen to the end of all! Welcome, everything! Welcome allike what has been, and what never was, and what we hope may be, to your shelter underneath the holly, to your places round the Christmas fire where what is sits open-hearted! In yonder shadow, do we see obtruding furtely upon the blaze, an enemy's face? By Christmas Day we forgive him! If the injury he has done us may admit of such companionship, let him come here and take his place. If otherwise, unhappy, let him go hence, assured that we will never injure nor acuse him. On this day we shut out Nothing! "Pause," says a low voice. "Nothing? Think!" "On Christmas day, we will shut out from our fireside, Nothing." "Not the shadow of a vast City where the withered leaves are lying deep?" the voice replies. "Not the shadow that darkens the whole globe? Not the shadow of the City of the Dead?" Not even that. Of all days in the year, we will turn our faces towards that City upon Christmas day, and from its silent hosts bring those we loved, among us. City of the Dead, in the blessed name wherein we are gathered at this time, and in the Presence that is here among us according to the promise, we will receive, and not dismiss, thy people who are dear to us! Yes. We can look upon these children angels that alight, so solemnly, so beautifully, among the living children by the fire, and can bear to think how they departed from us. Entertaining angels unawares, as the Patrarchs did, the playful children are unconscious of their guests; but we can see them—can see a radiant arm around one favorite neck, as if there were a tempting of that child away. Among the celestial figures is one, a poor, misshaped boy on earth, of a glorious beauty now, of whom his dying mother said it grieved her much to leave him here, alone, for so many years as it was likely would elapse before he came to her—being such a little child. But he went quickly, and was laid upon her breast. There was a gallant boy, who fell, far away, upon a burning sun beneath a burning sun, and said, "Tell them at home, with my last love, how much I could have wished to kiss them once, but that I died contented and had done my duty!" Or there was another, over whom they read the words, "Therefore we commit his body to the deep!" and so constighed him to the lonely ocean and salled on. Or there was another who lay down to his rest in the dark shadow of great forests, and, on earth, awoke no more, O shall they not, from sand and sea and forest, be brought home at such a time!-Charles Dickens. stic and more parts understand the words of the coleast anthem every twelvemonth. Each Christmas sees the prophecy nearer the fulfillment. And it will be on some Christmas day perhaps not very far from this one when the song of all the sons and daughters of men will be that of the angels of the nativity: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace good will toward men." The meaning of Christmas to the twentieth century is the partly fulfilled prophecy of a perfect Christmas to some century in the future, just as the first Christmas was a prophecy for the world of today. Their Infirmity Gives Them a Hard, Fixed Expression. "That isn't a good picture," said the photographer, with an air of apology. "The man was deed." "How can that infirmity affect the picture?" asked a visitor. "I kills his face a tense, strained look," said the photographer. "All deaf persons have that expression when placed before a camera. They sit with their heads tilted forward and eyebrows shifted, as if waiting for the command to look pleasant. Generally, I suppose, that is what they are waiting for. But "tween after I have given the order to be bee, their muscles refuse to relax. "What's that??" asks the deaf man when he sees my move. "Look pleasant!" shout again. "Oh! go bee." "He takes his hand down behind his ear and tries to assume a beaming countenance, but he only compromises on a fixed glare. None of the devices known to the photographist trade can dispel that. In fact, the more 'bustiness' I introduce to charr my subject into a joyful state the more rigid his facial muscles become. He is listening always for further instructions. Whether they come or not, the look of expectancy is there. For that reason the deaf are the hardest people in the world to photograph. If an artist's reputation depended upon the pictures he makes of them he would soon be obliged to go out of business." ADMIRATION WAS NOT FOR IER Fair Pianist Mistaken as to Intended Compliment. A young lady in a large Texas town who has quite a local reputation as a pianist, consented to give a selection at a church social. However, on the eventful evening when the time came for her number, the chattering and bubbub which is usual on such occasions did not cease—even after she had seated herself at the piano. She was a trifle embarrassed, but determined to play, believing that the talking would subside after the first few notes. But such was not the case, and she was nearing the end of her piece when three ladies came over and stood by the piano. "Isn't that beautiful?" exclaimed one of them. "Perfectly lovely!" was the response. "And just think of the work!" came from the third lady. The girl was flattered at having at last gained the attention of three of her audience, but imagine her chagrin when the first lady picked up the edge of the Battenburg piano cover, remarking: "It must have taken two months just to make this border!" Ministers Late Discus "Ministers is the latest risera. Doctors comes next," said the cook. She was entertaining the maids from next door. As she bustled about getting the tea and cake ready she talked incessantly, like a machine. The maids listened, their eyes fixed on the collation that each moment grew more tempting under her hand. "Some ministers don't rise till 10," she said. "There's hardly one of them that you'll find up by 8. Nine or half past is their average hour. "You see, they don't have no office to go to at a certain time. They have no early appointments that must be kept. They have no clerks that they must look after. Consequence is, they become the latest risin' class of men on earth. "I've worked around considerable in my time. I've had forty-seven places, all told. Some has been with doctors, some with business men and eleven with ministers. The ministers is the best to live with. They are so considerate and generous and they have such perfect dispositions. If they would only get quit of this lazy habit of loafing' the morning in bed they'd 'away a class without a fault." Bird Was Removed A woman rushed into a faceless millinery establishment which she had left only an hour before **w**'h a new hat that cost her $75. She had returned to discard the elaborate headgear. "Why, madam, what is the trouble with this hat?" the milliner asked. "What is the matter?" gasped the purchaser. "There is much the matter. Why, I would not wear that again until that bird with the big wing is removed or set in a different position." "But that is the style," said the milliner. "Style or no style it has got to go," said the purchaser. "I will never wear that hat until I can go about without the wings of birds sticking in the eyes of men, and especially horrid men like the horrid one that told me that 'one bird in the bush is worth two in a hat.'" The bird in the hat was removed. One Smith to Be Remembered. John S. Wise of Wiseia salid of Fitzhugh Lee when the latter was running for governor of that state that he never would have been heard of had he been named Smith instead of Lee. The general in his campaign speeches combated that idea and pointed out that a great many noted men had borne the name of Smith. One day he was addressing a large crowd and as usual spoke of great citizens who had worn the despised cognomen. An inebriated citizen waited until the orator had finished his list. Then he rose and said with tinny gravity: "Say (hic), cert, don't forget old man Smith that (hic) killed Pocahontas." Seedtime and Harvest. As 'oer his furrowed fields, which lie beneath the river, he chill with Winter's mottled snow. The husbandman goes forth to sow; It may not be our lot to wield the sword, but we do. Nor ours to hear, on summer eve. The super's song among the sheaves; Yet where our duty's task is wrought the sword, the sword is wrought The near and failure blend in one. And what sorcerer is willing is not sorcerer. Make your wife a present of a GAS STO GAS STOVE For Christmas Capital City GA Quality considered, our pri A FEW suggestions of b mas Gifts—gifts of c ation—gifts that can be pu assurance of dependable q Quality considered, our prices are the lowest always. AFEW suggestions of beautiful and useful Christmas Gifts—gifts of character to insure appreciation—gifts that can be purchased here with absolute assurance of dependable quality and lowest prices Diamonds Cheicest Selections. The Diamond Brooches ..... Diamond Lockets ..... Diamond Rings ..... Diamond Studs ..... Diamond Scarf Pins ..... 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Dead Necklaces and Collarettes ... $7.50 up Handy and Beauty Pins (2) ... $1.25 up Cuff Buttons ... $2.50 up Charms and Lockets ... $1.25 up Nethersole and Chain Bracelets ... $4.50 up Same good is in best Gold Filled, Standard brands, at correspondingly attractive prices. A comparison of our Goods and prices with those offered elsewhere will convince you that we offer the best values in Des Moines. S. Joseph & Son Diamond and Gem Merchants. Kirkwood Corner. Fourth and Walnut Sts. THE ATTIC PHILOSOPHER. Only nadded figures lie. But the skin-deep heart in may not be sufficient agly temper. All a man needs to be brave is a full stomach; a woman, well dressed. Nearly every man like to make his mark, but few care to be made marks of. The most that can be said of love is that it shows how silly a man can be at times. A woman endears herself to a man by making herself cost as much as possible. The only way some women try to improve on nature is through the dressmaker. Lots of men will tell you there is room at the top, but never give directions for getting there. When a girl refuses to be kissed by a young man she is just trying to see how bad the young man wants it. The reason a fool and his money are soon discovered is because they always go on an exploring expedition. When a woman with a family goes visiting, she never thinks she is paying them proper respect unless she gets homesick. When a girl first falls in love she thinks there is but one man in the world. After marriage she begins to sit up and take notice. It's a sad awakening for the man who has married a woman for her good looks to see her around the house wearing a wrapper, low heeled slippers, and her hair down her back.—Will F. Griffin in Milwaukee Sentinel. JUST A WORD OR TWO. "Honest work is the only 'sure thing.'" "No one can rise who slights his work." "Deserve success and you shall command it." "Nature, when she adds difficulties, adds brains." "Push in busy seasons and in dull seasons still push." "The best education in the world is that got by struggling to obtain a living." "It is not birth, nor rank, nor state—'tis 'get-up-and-git' that makes men great." "Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous diffl culties." "To be thrown upon one's own resources is to be cast into the very lap of fortune." Capital City STOVE S Light Company es are the lowest always. beautiful and useful Christ- acter to insure appreci- chased here with absolute quality and lowest prices. Finest ever imported. $ 7.50 to $450.00 $ 5.00 to $100.00 $15.00 to $500.00 $10.00 to $500.00 $ 5.00 to $150.00 ches and exceptional values. $25.00 up $17.00 up $ 8.50 up $ 5.00 up and most artistic designs. trettees ..... $7.50 up (2) ..... $1.25 up ..... $2.50 up ..... $1.25 up retteets ..... $4.50 up Gold Filled, Standard y attractive prices. & Sons item Merchants. Fourth and Walnut Sts. But the skin-deep beauty of a woman may not be sufficient to hide her agly temper. COMMENTS OF A CIRCUS CAMEL. I can travel a week without water and so can many men. Any one can cross the desert of life if he gets a hump on himself. During my American travels I've noted a new variety of the palm tree — "the itching palm." Marriage must be a circus, for it's a three-ring show—engagement ring, marriage ring, then baby's teething ring. One should find an oasis of peace and rest at the end of every day's journey, there to forget the burning sands of the day. The Arab may be uncivilized. If I've never seen him enter camels in a race for the benefit of bookmakers and poolrooms. Naturally a Mohammedan, I have watched the divorce courts, and now believe that one wife can cause all the trouble necessary. FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formerly known as "OZONIZED OX MARROW" SO The Ozonized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charlie Ford Post 78 Wabash Ave. Chicago, Ill. Agents wanted everywhere. The best tooth brushes are made from bristles that grow along the spine of the Russian wild boar. Hair and clothes brushes are made from hair nearest the pelt, shaving brushes from the hips and inferior qualities from the middle sections. The Alhambra, the famous pance of Granada, is falling to pieces. The ancient home of Spain's Moorish kings has withstood both earthquakes and fire. The French soldiers blew up eight of its towers and tried to level the entire fabric. It is the great age of the building which is threatening it with destruction now. : Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces in a package, 10 cents. One-third more starch for the same money. Some people are unable to distinguish between flattery and praise. DON'T FORGET A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Hall Blue, only 8 cents. The Razz Company, South Bend, Ind. A dream of a bonnet always has a nightmare of a bill. 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If a woman can conceal the fact that she has false teeth she cares not who knows her faults. YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO SUFFER From Constipation, Bowel and Stomach Trouble. Q. What is the beginning of sickness? A. Constipation. Q. What is constipation? A. Failure of the bowels to carry off the waste matter which lies in the alimentary canal where it decays and poisons the en- tire system. Eventually the results are death molder the name of some other disease. Note the deaths from typhoid fever and appendicitis, stomach and bowel trouble at the present time. Q. What causes Constipation? A. The call of nature promptly. Lack of exercise. Excessive brain work. Mental emotion and improper dict. Q. What are the results of neglected A. Constipation causes more suffering than any other disease. It causes pleurismatism, colds, fevers, stomach, bowel, diarrhea, and constipation. The one disease that starts all others. Indigestion, dyspepsia, diarrhea, loss of sleep and strength are its symptoms—piles. Constipation. Its consequences are known to all physicians, but fewer sufferers realize their condition until it is too late. Women become confirmed infiltrals as a result of Q. Do physicians recognize this? Q. Do physicians recognize them? A. Yes. The first question your doctor asks you is "are you constipated?" That is the secret. O. Can it be cured? A. Yes, with proper treatment. The common error is to resort to physics, such as plums, salts, mineral water, carol oil, injection, etc., every one of which is injurious. They weaken and increase the experience. You know this by your own experience. Q. What then should be done to cure it? A. Get a bottle of Mull's Grape Tincture at home. Constipation positively and permanently. cure Constipation and Stomach Trouble in the shortest space of time. No other remedy has before been known to cure Constipation positively and permanently. A. 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The Best Results in Starching can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. for same money—no cooking required. An honest and stupid Irishman, who had worked for a coal dealer half a year, and shown no capacity to learn his duties, was finally discharged. "Go to the office and get your money, I've been patient with you, but you are too thick headed to learn anything," said the proprietor. "All roight, sir," answered Barney; "meeble Olm tick-headed, as yes say, but Olve learned wan ting, annaway." "If you have, and learned it well, I not discharge you," said the proprietor, banteringly, "now, what have you learned." "Olve learned, sor, that sixtenew hundred makes a ton in this place," returned Barney, and he went back to work. A certain Irishwoman, on her death bed, called her husband to her side "Patrick," she said, "I've a last request to make of ye." "I couldn't ray-fuse ye anything, Mary, darlint," responded the sorrowing husband. "Patrick," said Mary, solemnly, "I want ye shud love mother ride in the carriage beside ye to me funeril." "This too much ye're askin' of no Mary!" cried Pat, springing to his feet in desperation. Mary, however, was determined on this point, and Pat finally yielded to her "last raquist." "I have her ride he no side," he promised, weeping bitterly, "but mark ye, Mary, darlint, 'twill shoil the day fur me entoirely, that it will!" "Promise me, Jack, that you will not go to the dogs just because I have refused you." "Oh, pshaw, of course not." "You mean thing!"—Life. Grandpa -'And if you work hard you may be President of the United States some day. Tommy-"Gee! That'd be great. I'd just love to go huntin'-"Harper's Bazar. Is Disease a Crime? Not very long ago, a popular magazine published a book that warned that bitter secret, in substance, that all disease should be regarded as criminal. Certain it is, that much of the sickness is caused by violation of certain of Nature's laws. But to say that all sickness should be regarded as criminal, must appeal to every reasonable individual as radically wrong. It would be harsh, unsympathetic, cruel, yes criminal, to condemn the poor, but it would be better under the heavy load of household cares and burdens, and suffers from weaknesses, various displacements of pelvic organs and other derangements peculiar Dr. Pierce's Medical Advisor is sent free on receipt of stamps to pay expense of the patient. Buffalo, N.Y., 21 - one-cent stamps for paper-covered, or 31 stamps for cloth-bound. If sick consult the Doctor, free of charge by letter. All such communications are hold sacredly confidential. Masks invigorate and regulate starch, liver and levels. A A Christmas Heart to Heart Talk A PARTICULAR beauty of Christmas is that it is not only the day that is valuable, but all the hugs and kisses, the mufflers and bric-a-brac, bestowed upon him by the family, and especially the neat pen-club. The rules are simple, but we be found productive of many small and much love. Members agree- days that go before have their special worth. Those who think least about the spiritual significance of Christmas often follow out its teaching closely, though unconsciously. The time is the time of gifts and thoughtfulness for others, and so lately celebrates the birth of the King, who came disguised in poverty, and began in the manager to live for, as He died for, others. Now, as of old, it is not always those who have His name most frequently upon their lips who best obey His commands. The deeds, and not the speech, declare the heart, and, since every good instinct and desire is from Him, it is a joy to remember how many millions are on His side, practising without any idea of their virtue the graces of love, unselfishness, faith, hope, and charity. The small and great economies of self-denial, the little acts of labor and patience, the thousands of good wishes, the unnumbered and unseen benevolence of this happy season, must be an incense of worship rising to Heaven and acceptable in the sight of the Love that dwells there. Christmas 1905, is another milestone on the road of the world's progress towards right cusness. --- NOT the Gift but the Thought HUMANITY is not difficult to please. It is the trifles with the big motive behind them that make the sweetest presents. The crusty old bachelor sniffs contemptuously at the gorgeous buil table presented to him by the head of the firm, and softens into a smile as he sees the bunch of Christmas roses offered by a niece who honestly tries to make the grumpy old fellow's Christmas a happy one. Father says in public, "What, Christmas again? This nonsense of present-giving will ruin me!" but is privately certain that Chri Chris Christmas Greeting Let the bells ring out, hang up the mistletoe, bring on the smoking turkey, and join in the frollies of the youngsters—anything, everything, so that the day be merry and all hearts the lighter because Christ the Lord was born. Forget for the time the cares of business, the pressure of hard times, the threatening future. Lock up the family skeleton and with it all frowns and harsh words, and the petty tyrannies and jealousies of common days. If you can lose the key of the closet, so much the better. If not, even the brief respite from ugly cares will leave its benediction in your heart. If you have no fireside of your own CHARACTERISTIC OBSERVANCES OF THE DAY CHARACTERISTIC OBSERVANCES OF THE DAY Symbols of the Tree. In many of the ancient faiths the range of human existence is symbolized by a tree, called the "tree of life," the "world tree" or the "tree of existence." The most extended elaboration of this idea is found in the old Norse mythology. Yggdrasil, the world tree, has three roots, one reaching to heaven, one to hell, one to earth. The serpent gnaws at the foot of Yggdrasil seeking the destruction of the universe, and nearby sit the three norns who spin the fates of all mankind. The old English maypole is the same tree bursting into beauty in the spring. Our Anglo-Saxon forefathers with the Norsemen regarded the ash as the world tree, and therefore kept the festival of its restoration and vitality. The Germans considered the silver fir or the pine a proper symbol of the everlasting tree of life. The word "tanne" (pine) comes from a root signifying "to grow," which crops up in all the Aryan languages. The rule log of later Britain was a blead- --- --- Christmas, although it has long been a festival, and almost the chief festival of the Church of Christ, was not originally Christian. It is not improbable that Christmas day was made Dec. 25 in order to synchronise more or less with the Roman Saturnalia. The poet Horace speaks of "the liberty of December," when slaves at the Saturnalia shook off for a brief while the fear of their masters, and spent the hours in dissipation and license. The habit of admitting domestic servants to the festivities of Christmas, on almost equal terms with their masters dates back to Pagan times. It was at Christmastide, too, about the winter solstice, that the rude Norsemen celebrated their Yule feast, and among them, too, it was a time of loud and general merriment. But in Christian countries the anniversary of Christ's birth evokes the same rejoicing in all classes and conditions of the people. Masters and servants wish each other the blessing of the season. They realize the dignity of service, and not less the obligation of authority. They feel how duty is ennobled by cheerfulness, and command is sweetened by gratitude. And the good effect of the cheerfulness inspired by Christmastide is often seen in the softening and ameliorating of the social relations for many weeks afterwards. Christmas Illeromaking Christmas Illeromaking the hugs and kisses, the mufflers and bric-a-brac, bestowed upon him by the family, and especially the neat pen-wiper in crimson, yellow and green wool, with infinite palms by the youngest hopeful, fill up the vacuum in his banking account satisfactorily. The thought behind the gift enhances its value, and no one, from king to peasant, can resist the dear delight of affection's offerings. It is commonly the rich who are best pleased by ordinary presents, and the great by childish ones. The poor have the wondrous gift of finding pleasure in what more fortunate folk despise. A woman took out of a drawer a card that was wrapped in silver paper. Just a common little penny card, it was, till she told the story: "I was a workhouse girl in my first place, and it seemed nobody cared for me. I 'most cried my eyes out that Christmas eve. Then in the morning one of the lodgers, a nice lady, gave me this with my name writ on it. I took it down to the kitchen and read them verses—I often wish I knew her as made them—God grant thee but a due reward, A worthy portion fair and just. And then neer think thy lot too hard. But work, my girl, work, hope, and trust! I stood there and cried for joy. It seemed to put heart into me, and I'll keep that card as long as I live!" ```markdown ``` UNSHINE" and "comfort" are two rosy words expressing degrees of joyousness, and if among our friends we have any of those delightful individuals who radiate warmth and good fellowship, we instinctively apply the terms to them. There are comparatively few persons endowed naturally with a sunny temperament, yet the world wants all the sunshine it can get. Why should not happiness be cultivated? It is happy anywhere, and increases by dividing itself. Christmas is the season for the starting of a Sunshine stmas Gree Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me to enliven, seek out the cheerless hearth of some less fortunate brother. There are many forlorn little ones to ing of the Norse "Juul" with the Christian idea of brotherly love and forgiveness. Its warmth was full of promise and its flames were thought to destroy old grudges and heart burnings. Christmas Day In Austria. On Christmas day the chief dish on an Austrian table contains consecrated eggs, which the father distributes. After eating, all eyes are closed and all heads bowed down to the table in the belief that Jacob's ladder is then descending from heaven to earth, and down the ladder angels are coming to bless the worshippers and to carry away their earthly troubles to heaven. In the evening the real celebration begins. All lights are then extinguished in the house—no fire, no light is visible. The children crowd together in fear and remain perfectly silent, as otherwise they know they will receive none of the presents brought by the Christ-child and laid at the entrance of the house. --- club. The rules are simple, but will be found productive of many smiles and much love. Members agree—1 To keep all their woes and grievances to themselves. 2. To make somebody smile at least once every day. 3. To be sunny twelve hours a day in spite of all provocations. --- Old Chimes, Old Loves, Old Times. HEN the Christmas balls ring out they ring in a flood of gold en monories. The dreams of youth, the romance of spring the poem of the bride and of the first child, the autumn of content, and now—it is Christmas again, there are empty chairs and vanished faces, the web of life's mingled sorrow and joy is fastened about us, we have knows love and peace, and grief and pain and still, thank God, it is a good world we are glad to be alive, and able to look forward in hope to a yet brighter life beyond. Memory is a strong rope that binds the soul to good or ill. A man can never become utterly bad while there remains with him the memory of the beautiful home Christmas. A woman cannot grow callow who has the recollection of the dead old mother and the kind father who made the center and lovelliness of the Christmasmastide holiday and merriment Let us be kind and loving to each other, for memories all round the world are busy with past Christmas and this one will abide with those who may wander across the seas. --- Only Once a Year ET us bury old grudges and forgive as we are forgiven; scatter good wishes and thoughts far and wide; make the poor glads cheer the aged, comfort the slick, do everything we can for everybody and God bless us everyone! Christmas comes but once a year, yet its blessings may last a lifetime. whom an orange and a picture book would be a foretaste of heaven. Play Santa Claus to some child, and you will find your Merry Christmas in the reflection of its innocent delight; or carry your greeting and your gift to some aged and lonely creature whose last Christmas it will be on earth, and earn a blessing that will repay your effort an hundredfold. There is, happily, no monopoly of the joys of Christmas. If they do not come to us, we can go to them. We have but to open our hearts and stretch out our hands and the messengers of peace will come gladly trooping towards us. It will be our own fault if we do not, each and all, have A Merry Christmas. The Cadets' Christmas. Christmas at West Point is not merry, merry festival season. It is a time of disguised tribulation. The only fortunate cadets are the upper classmen, who have pailed through the term with only a light percentage of demorits. These receive a leave of absence of from three to six days. But the under classmen, and all men that have been penalized go through the same routine on Christmas week as on all the other weeks of the year except that the lessons are suspended From their friends and relatives is the civilian world they smuggle in boxes full of "boodle," which is the West Point name for snuggled sweet stuff, and in their rooms, late at night they eat this Christmas cheer over a poncho, to keep the gwease spots on the floor. If the floor showed marks of cake festivity, inspection next morning would bring a penalty. At the mess hall, cheap candy is served during holiday week—Country Life in America's Christmas Annual. --- ```markdown ``` PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED - SEND FOR FREE TREE TREATMENT OR RECREATION DRS. NINSTON & MINOR 1031 DAY ST. KANSAS, MO. (800) 255-2555 IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACRE AND NEURALGIA. I won't sell Anti-Griptine to a dealer who wields Guarantee- ment. I will not sell Anti-Griptine to a manufacturer, Springfield, Mo. AGONY OF SORE HANDS. Cracked and Peeled—Water and Heat Caused Intense Pain—Could Do No Housework—Grateful to Cuticura. "My hands cracked and peeled, and were so sore it was impossible for me to do my housework. If I put them in water I was in agony for hours; and if I tried to cook, the heat caused intense pain. I consulted two doctors, but their prescriptions were utterly useless. And now after using one cake of Cuticura Soap and one box of Cuticura Ointment my hands are entirely well, and I am very grateful. (Signed) Mrs. Minnie Drew, 18 Dana St., Roxbury, Mass." She—"I wonder why Mr. Bilkins is in love with such a fat girl?" He—"He's the kind of a yellow who likes to get as much for his money as possible."—Life. Manager—"Now, for this position we require a man who has a large acquaintance." Applicant—"Well, I'm acquainted with the Secretary of War, Mr. Taft."—Judge. First hobo—"Good 'evils!' Ere's a nice go!" Second hobo—"Wot's up now?" First hobo—"This year's champagne vintage is a failure!"—Punch. "Bridge.4." "Yis, mum." "Did you boil this drinking water, as I toung you?" "Yis, mum." I bled it two hours. Why, ain't it done?"—Cleveland Leader. A man who has no sense of humor is naturally short of sense. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES. Fathima, Biliran authorized, Protracted therapy. Drugs authorized, authorized refund money. If FAOQ GINENT fails to cure in 60 days. 16s. It is easier for man to stop a runaway horse than it is for him to stop a woman's tongue or a baby's tears. Sensible Housekeepers will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. The gas meter can always be depended upon to fill the bill. Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever used for all affections of the throat and lungs... W. O. ENDSLEY, Vanburen, Ind., Feb. 19, 1900. It is better to have a fall out than a falling out. 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For, 7 Chestnut Street, Bradford, Pa. Means a productive capacity in dollars of over $16 per acre. 160 ACRE FARMS IN WESTERN CANADA FREE This on land which has cost the farmer rotting but the price of tilling it, tells its own story. The Canadian Government gives absolutely free to every settler 100 acres of such land. Lands adjoining can be purchased at from 100 acre from railroad and other corporations. Already 125,000 farmers from the United States have made their homes in Canada. For pamphlet "Twentieth Century Canada" and all information apply to Simp. of Immigration Ottawa, Canada, or to followed authorizations of the Government of Canada 315 Jackson Street, St. Paul, Minnesota, or W. V. Bennett, 801 New York Life Building Omaha, Nebraska. (Mention this paper.) DEFIANCE STARCH 16 ounces to the package other circles only 12 ounces time price and "DEFIANCE" IS SUPERIOR QUALITY. Fishing in Winter is but one of the many attractions of the Gulf Coast of Texas. Corpus Christi and Oyster Bays are the natural home of the Tarpon, and this, the gamet of fish, is practically undisturbed in these waters. There may be finer sport than Tarpon fish, but they will be difficult to obtain one who has indulged in the sport to the contrary. For Health and Recreation Corpus Christi, Aransas Harbor and Rockport and the surrounding sections are unique. Tempered by the gulf breezes, the extremes of heat and cold are unknown. Winter here is but a name—the clear bright days, and the alluring beauty of pleasure are in such marked contrast to the chilly north. Now the bays and infund lakes are fairly alive with wild geese, red-heads, mallards and other feathered games, making it a veritable paradise for the hunter. Plan your winter outing. The exceptionally low rates during the winter treata service and accommodations lead to a journey of but small lengths, not of tresse length. I want you to read "Winter Tours." 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Beautiful Neckwear, from 50c to $2. pretty Christmas box. Silk Hats, Opera Hats, Shirts, H Robes, Fancy Vests, Sweaters, S Fobs, and etc. Suits—Overcoats,—Rain Coats. selections while the assortment is perfect the largest and most complete ever show new shades fully represented; splendid var- ents, cheviots, broadcloths, flannel, velvet ted matslace cloth. You cannot fail to make a perfect gift. Have hundreds of appropriate gifts for your location. Here's a few for you to meditate on and Canes from $1.00 to $10.00. Hand Hand Bags from $3.00 to $20.00. Silk Suspenders from 50c to $3.00. All kinds—street gloves, dress gloves, go fur driving gloves. Kercheifs, half dozen in a beautiful b tical or plain, $1.00 and $1.50 per box. Stockwear, from 50c to $2.00—each tie letty Christmas box. Opera Hats, Shirts, Hosiery, Pajamas, Fancy Vests, Sweaters, Stick Pins, Slee- and etc. Mercoats,—Rain Coats. Make your selections while the assortment is perfect. It is at present the largest and most complete ever show. All the season's new shades fully represented; splendid variety of two tone garments, cheviots, broadcloths, flannel, velvet, zebeline and imported matlasee cloth. You cannot fail to find one that will make a perfect gift. We've hundreds of appropriate gifts for your consideration. Here's a few for you to meditate over. Gloves of all kinds—street gloves, dress gloves, golf gloves, ann fur driving gloves. Linen Handkercheifs, half dozen in a beautiful box, either initial or plain, $1.00 and $1.50 per box. Beautiful Neckwear, from 50c to $2.00—each tie boxed in a pretty Christmas box. Silk Hats, Opera Hats, Shirts, Hosiery, Pajamas, Night Robes, Fancy Vests, Sweaters, Stick Pins, Sleeve Links, Fobs, and etc. Suits—Overcoats,—Rain Coats. We cordially invite your inspection. Frankel Clothing Co 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. ankel Clothing 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. Frankel Clothing Co. 513-515-517 WALNUT ST. RACE ECHOES. The Young Women's club, of Indianapolis, Hind, is now organizing basketball team. Our women should take more exercise and this is a splendid beginning. Basketball is a very fitting game for women and teams should be organized all over the country. "The Cotton Blossom 4," a good quartet of well-known performers, late of the ill-fated "In Dahomey" Company of Avery & Hart, are now in the British Music Hall Circuit. The four are Jack Browne, Walter Richardson, Charles White and Alexander Williams. Williams & Walker & Co. are enjoying wonderful success with their new bond, "Desdemond." They are the lead航员 at Proctor's Fifty-eighth Street Theater this week. Williams & Walker Glee Club were at Hurtig & Seamon's last week. Mrs. Ada Walker is still succeeding nicely with her ten "Abyssinian Maidens" in Vaudeville. George Catlin has four "Chihuahua" men with him in his new act, which is managed by Williams & Walker. Griffith B. Wilson is still the power behind the throne. He will do some good work for Madame Williams in her new production, which opens at the Bronx Casino, December 21. The Interstate Literary Association of Kansas and the West will convene in annual session at Kansas City, Mo., December 26, 27 and 28. Each literary society is entitled to representation by three delegates (one of whom may have a place upon the program) and three alternates. New, societies and those not having been enrolled at the last session of the association, will be required to pay a fee of $1.50. Societies enrolled at last session will pay a membership fee of $1. The executive committee will convene in November for purpose of making up the program. Any society may become a member of the association by application to secretary on or before the first day of December, sending therewith the required fee. JAS. H. GUY, President. 429 Kansas Ave, Topeka, Kan. Miss A. F. Moore, Cor. Secy 1214 Vine St, Kansas City Mo.; L. M. Horton, Chairman Executive Committee, 1608 E. 13th St, Kansas City, Mo. It is stated from the latest statistics that 230,000,000 Africans inhabit the continent of Africa. Mrs. Henry S. Hoyt, a wealthy white lady died recently at Newport, Mass. in her will she bequeathed to Mrs. Lucy Giles, a colored woman who took care of her $42,000. Her will was read at the grave and created a mold sensation. Home of Artist Henry O. Tanner's latest paintings as seen in his studio at Paris by Dr. H. T. Johnson are Christ Starting Out on His Mission; Raising of the Widow's Son; Washing the Disciple's Feet (bought by John Wannamaker); Judas Covenanting with the High Priest; The Tomb of Samuel; Christ and the Disciples at Emanous; The Jews' Wailing Place. Mrs. Tanner, his wife, a white American lady of culture, social standing and beauty, is also an artist of great talent. Henry Urquhart, an Afro-American of Paducah, Ky., is the inventor of an improved brake shoe for heavy locomotives. Several roads, Including the Southern, the Illinois Central and the Louisville, Henderson and St. Louis, have highly praised the invention and a stock company has offered him $25,000 for it. 140 Opium in Chamberlain's Cough Remedy There is not the least danger in giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to small children as it contains no opium or other harmful drug. It has an established reputation of more than thirty years as the most successful medicine in use for colds, group and whooping cough. It always cures and is pleasant to take. Children like it. Sold by all druggist. --- J. HON. WM. H. LEWIS, U. S. District Attorney for Boston, Mass. M. HON. Chas. W. Anderson, U. S. Revenue Collector of New York City. Holiday Gifts Everything for Men Neckwear Fancy Hosiery Mufflers Fancy Vests Bath Robes Stetson Hats Everything of the Best and Right Up-To-Date in Style. A. S. COLRIDGE-TAYLOR, the great musical composer of Lond, England. ALBIA NEWS Mr. Reese Underwood of Buxton, was in Albia this week. Mrs. Anna Garret of Buxton, was in Albia looking after business this week. Mr. William Benning, Arthur Ester, Will Ester, Walter Benning came in Sunday from Hitteman. The Dunbar club met at the home of Mrs. M. Gaines on Wednesday. Review of the states in Colonial times next meeting at Mrs. H. Groddys. The War of the Revolution will be the topic for discussion. After adjournment, a nice lunch was served by Mrs. Gains. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYE: DEBASES OF THE EYE-EAR-NOSE AND THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN.OCULISH DED MOINES.IOWA $1.29. Baking or Cooking Apples. Box. Oranges Oranges Oranges 19c 27c 33c Dozen Dozen Dozen Lemons, dozen 15e Grape Fruit, 2 for 15e 2 pounds Mixed Nuts 25e English Walnuts, pound 17¼c FLOUR! FLOUR! 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HOME KILLED MEATS AND FRESH FISH 3 lbs. Best Round Steak .25e 2 pounds Extra Lard .15e 2 pounds Pork Sausage .15e 7 pounds Bolling Beef .25e Pork Steak, pound .10e Rod Rib Roasts, pound .10e Extra Pot Roasts, pound .07e No 1 Sugar Cured Hams, pound .12e Oysters, pint .20e 4 pounds White Perch .25e 3 pounds Yellow Perch .23e 2 pounds Buffalo .15e 2 pounds Flounder .15e Halibut Steak, pound .12¾e Salmon Steak, pound .12¾e Spring Chicken, pound .12e Lobsters, Shrimp, Ducks, Geese, Turkeys, Pigeons. MORE PHONES—MORE CLERKS— MORE DELIVERIES. We deliver to East, West, South and North Des Moines, Highland Park, Saylor, Carbondale, Coldale, Valley Junction, Fort Des Moines, making it possible for all to receive benefit of our extra special price. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. The grand musical given by the Non-Ceriel club at St. Peters church, Tuesday evening was one of the best of its kind ever given in our city. Each number was well presented, Mr. T. V. Twining, the director, spared no pain in making the entire program a success. The Non-Ceriel club has as their chaperon, Mrs. Henry Roberts. The choir of St. James church are rehearsing for a sacred concert to be given on the third Sunday in January, and after then they will render the concert a musicality. Rev. S. M. Withers and his wife were delightfully surprised last Wednesday evening by several of their members and friends, led by Mrs. Wm. Hellum. They presented them a beautiful Morris chair. The Pastor's Aid of St. James church was largely attended last Friday evening to listen to the debate, "Resolved, That money is more beneficial than education." The affirmative was the loser so the judges decided. At their next meeting the program will be "A Mock Trial." A breach of promise case. Defendant, Mr. Harry Lee, plaintiff Miss Beatrice M. A. Johnson, D. E. Buckner and Rev. Wade. The Aid will give a birthday social in January. Mrs. L. 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B. to Correspondents.-Please mail your letters that contain news for publication not later than Wed- nesday morning to insure publication for the current week THE CHURCHES Corditian Baptist Church—corner of Fifth Street and 12th Street, a.m. m. Sunday School at 12 o'clock p.m. m. Rev. T. L. Grillin, Pastor St. Paul A. M. E.—Corner of Second and Center School at 3 o'clock: Epworth League at 3 p.m. p.m. prescribing at 8 p.m. Horace G. Graves prescribing African Baptist Church—Corner School and Fourth streets. F. Rev. L. Fonkack prescribing at 8 p.m. Sunday school $3.00 p.m. prescribing at 8 p.m. Horace G. Graves Young people's meeting 7 p.m. p.m. prescribing $90 p.m. M. E. Church Center 110 and Crocker St.-Church service prescribing at 11 a.m and 8 p.m: Class and prayer $90 p.m. Epworth League $3.00 p.m. Epworth League at 8 p.m. Sunday and Class meeting every Wednesday $8 p.m. O. A. Johnson pastor, 861 11th St Maple Street Baptist Church—Situated on E. 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A PLEASANT ANTISEPTIC AFTER SHAVING Das Mok Sandholm Drug Co., Des Moines, Iowa Gentlemen:— About four months ago Eczema Remedy and Skin Lotion for a very bad were troubled for years, in fact ever since 1893, isists without number but kep getting worse: Being a traveling man, barbers all over the St. I was afflicted, and it is with surprise that it present time, as my case was supposed to be hop total amount of your remedy that I have used Four Dollars. Previous to using your remedy, one hundred times that amount. If it was stronger, I would gladly do so, for I know how ed as I was suffer. Will gladly follow you Yours very truly. W. H. MU Das Mok Sandholm Drug Co., Des Moines, Iowa Gentlemen:— Some six days since, I obs a blotter, recommending your Eczema Gure for tained a bottle and in three days' use, all dand was a surprise to me, (being a druggist of fonts a dandruff cure of my own), but know I KNO be the very best thing on the market. 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