Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. VOL. XII, No. 30. CITY NEWS. (W.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or go make a visit, please form us and we will entertain all your news local-16. Mrs W. Coalson has been a sufferer from throat trouble this week. Rev. C. H. Duwail of Otumwa is the guest of Rev. J. O. R. Winbush this week. Robert Johnson and son Homer of Oakalaca were among the Capital City visitors this week. John Bryant of Oaceola is spending the holidays with his son Samuel Bryant on 8th street. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Bell entertained last Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lewis of milwaukee, Wis., Mr. and Mrs. Clay Lewis. The Byron Family Musical Artist are at the Bijon this week and they are doing some very refined musical acts. Mrs. Geo. Wilson, the wife of our popular head waiter at the Kirkwood, arrived from California to spend the holidays with her husband. Mrs. R. Jefferson, 845 W. 10th street, entertained W. H. Milligan of Cedar Rapids, Ia., and Mrs. Theodore Williams of this city at 6 o'clock breakfast last Tuesday morning. The Carnation Club were at "home" last Tuesday from two to five o'clock P. M. at the residence of Mrs. P. F. Phillipe E. 20th and Des Moines street. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Lewis entertained at dinner Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lewis of Milwaukee. Wis. Mr. Hartley Harper of Chicago and Miss Miss Marie Bell. Mrs. C. T. Kimbo of Ardmore, Ind. Ter., is the guest of Mrs. Mrs. Watkins during the holidays. She is a sister of Mrs. Watkins. Mrs. Harrison Gould left Wednesday for Omaha, Nebr. to spend the balance of the holidays in the exposition city. Mr. Gould will leave Saturday to join her. We wish them A Happy New Year. Mrs. S. B. Johnson of Centerville and her little daughter Fay arrived in our city Monday evening at the bedside of her mother Mrs. N. Watkins. There will be a broom "drill next Monday evening at the Union Congregational church given by the little children under the management of Mrs. Wm. Coalson. The Des Moines social and amusement club will give their first annual reception and ball "thursday evening Jan. 4th at Flynn's Hall on 7th and Locust street. Our job department printed their invitations. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at Jeffers Bros. for meals, lunches and lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. The Cosmopolitan Art Club will keep open house on next Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. Gertrude Kennedy 1336 W. Grand Ave. Hours from two to six o'clock. Mr. and Mrs J. H. Mixon entertained a few of their friends last Thursday evening. The house was artistically decorated with hollys ect. The evening was spent in playing games, after a deliny lunch was served, all departed. E. W. Thompson of Iowa City is a holiday visitor with relatives and friends during the holiday recess of the University. Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Drew of 1184 4th street entertained at 6:00 o'clock dinner last Monday night a number of their friends an elegant repast was served, which was enjoyed by all their guests. The Messers Golden and Owran Lafeyte of Oskaloosa spent several days visiting with their sister Mrs. O. A Johnson, they returned home Monday evening. Protracted meeting is going on at Burn's M. E. church in charge of the pastor who seems to be a very successful revivalist as six people have already joined the church since the meetings begin. 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 cents per box. For sale by all Druggists. About twenty young people enjoyed a fudge party at the home of Miss Ada Hydie Wednesday evening. Dancing and games formed the entertainment. After a late hour the young people departed for their various homes. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lewis who has been spending the holidays in our city visiting his brother, Mr. Clay Lewis, left for his home in Milwaukee last Sunday, feeling elated over their visit, as they made many new friends, as well as renewing the acquaintance of their old friends. Mrs. Allie McCraven entertained at cards Saturday afternoon from 2 to 5, in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Lewis o Milwaukee, Wis. A very enjoyable time was had by those present. Music was rendered during the evening by Miss Marie Bell, after which light refreshment were served. The guests departed after wishing her many more such occasions. Word has been received here that Mrs. Tolbert Woods who left Gedar Rapides several months ago for Colorado Springs, died there last week. Mr. and Mrs. Woods. were formerly residents of this city and their relatives and friends will besorry to hear of her demise. Mrs. Woods was Miss Jennie Neal before she was married. The Bystander extends condolence to the be-raved husband and relatives. C. O. Lewis of Fayette Ia. is in the city opening the holidays visiting his relatives, Mrs. Martha Bass, also Mrs. J. W. Jackdon and to attend also State Teachers' Association, he being one of the very few men of our race that is teaching in the public school of Iowa. His entire school is white children. Mr. Lewis is a graduate from the upper Iowa University and a coming young man. He works on his fathers' 320 acres of farm. A committee of young men served a grand banquet at Coriutian Baptist church last Wednesday night realizing a neat sum for the benefit of the church. A. L. Smith, chairman of the committee also Mrs. J. W. Johnson. Their menu consisted of cream of oysters, olives radishes celery baked pickaler, caracuna chips, turkey, peas potatoe, chicken salad, ice cream, cake and chicken salad. This entertainment was given at the suggestion of Mr. Wm. Whitfield, the gentlemen named are not members of the church, the affair was pronounced a grand success. L. H. S. Brown, L. C. Jackson, Mrs. Blanch Washington, Lydia Lockridge entertained the audience with recitations and with music. Emancipaton meeting of the Local Afro-American Council at Burn's M. E. church, Twelfth and Crocker streets, Monday January 1st, 1906, at 8 p. m. Song, "America".....Council Invocation.....Rev. J. O. R. Wimbish Paper, "Life and character of John Brown".....Branham N. Hyde Song, "John Brown's Body".....Council Address, "Lincoln and the Enzami- ... Atty. Geo. H. Woodson, Oskaloosa Song "Blest be the Tie ..... Council Benediction..... Rev. O. A. Johnson Atty. S. Joe Brown Master of Ceremonies. TRUE REFORMERS INITIATE AND ELECT OFFICERS. At the meeting of the Iowa Capital Fountain of true Reformers last Friday evening Messrs. C. B. Brown and G. W. Scott were initiate into the mysteries of the order. Messrs. Chas. Mash and John Brown and Medames Marie Mash, Mary Jackson, Loyna Black Miss Tobita Mash were received by transfer from First Des Moines Fountain No. 1652, and the following officers elected for the ensuing term: S. Joe Brown, Worthy Master; Tobita Mash, Worthy Mistress; H. S. Graves, Worthy Chaplain; Miss Francis Walker, Worthy Secretary; Miss Lucy McKeen, Worthy Asst. Secretary; W. L. Riley, Worthy Mutual Treasurer; Joe Walker, Worthy Tice Treasurer; H. B. Hrowning Worthy Guide; W. W. Clipper, Worthy Asst. Guide; Chas. Mash, Worthy Sentinel. Mrs. Maria Mush, Worthy Right Supporter; Mrs. J. Soe Brown, Worthy Left Supporter; F. D. Young, Worthy Picket Guard; J. Emuelman, Worthy Director; Robt. Millen member of investigation committee; David Fielding member sick committee. 810:70 ROUND TRIP MINNEAPOLIS AND ST. PAUL Holidays rates Via the Minneapolis and St. Louis R. R $10.70 round trip to Minneapolis and St. Paul also one and one third fare for the round trip to points in Iowa, Minnesota, North and South Dakota! Wisconsin, Northern Michigan & Tickets on sale Dec. 22, 23, 24, 35, 30 and 31 Jan. 1. good to return until Jan. 4th. St. Paul trains leave Des Moines Union Station at 8:05 A.M. M. except Sunday and 9:05 P.M. M. daily. Eutherville train leaves at 1.10 P.M. M. except Sunday. Full information at City-Ticket office Full information at City Ticket office 512 Walnut street. DES MOINES, IOWA, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1905. How Xmas. Was Observed By Our Churches. Maple Street Baptist. The series of concerts that was given on the 23, 25, and 30, were a decided success under the management of Mrs. C. C. Cox, a good programme was rendered each evening. The Christmas tree exercises were in charge of Mr. C. C. Cox Superintendant of the Sunday School and it was undoubtedly one of the best tree that has been at that church during its four years of existence and the pastor as well as the members of the church are commending Mr. Cox for the manner in which he conducted the entertainment and the carnival under the directions of the Meadames I. M. Lewis, Rosetta Robinson, A. Bush, E. Hill and C. Williams proved to be one of the strongest carnivals yet produced and all the ladies should be highly commended for the grand success they attained. St. Paul's A. M. E A Christmas cantata, "Santa Claus Honeymoon" was given at St. Paul's A. M. E. church last Monday night by thirty-five of the Sunday School children under the direction of the Mesdames J. Joe Brown, W. H. Warrick and Ethel Bowmer, before a large audience. The production was the same given by the Sunday School a year ago, but was such a success at that time that there was a general request for a repetition this year. The cantata is unique in that it was written by two Afro Americans, the Deas sister, and published by the publishing department of the A. M. E. Sunday School at Nashville, Tenn. The receipts from that performance are to be used for the liquidation of the piano debt of the Sunday School and more than enough for this purpose was secured. The principal soloists who took part in the production were Dan Strothers as Santa Claus, Ethel Bowmer as queen of fairyland, Ionia as Dortha, Helena Thomas as Theresa, Lettie Carr as Ruth, and Bertha Allen as Mrs. Santa Claus. Lillian Fields accompanies, Willie Warrick, police captain, Ada Hyde as Johnie, Pleasant Breeden, Ida Caws, Baker Dixon as Messenger, Ida Caws as Allen and Horace Graves and Jimmie Haworth as spirits, after the cantata refreshments were served in the lecture room by a committee in charge of Mrs. G. T. Williams and Mr. S. Joe Brown Superintendent of the Sunday School, desires to thank the friends who have so generously assisted in making the cantata a success. Union Congregational. The Superintendent of the Sunday School Mr. J. L. Thompson had charge of the exercises at the Christmas tree last Saturday evening and a programme was rendered by members of the Sunday School after which the presents were distributed. Corinthian Baptist. The Christmas tree and programme that was given last Monday night under the management of Miss Lycia Lockridge a good programme was rendered and a large audience was present to assist the little folks in making merry Christmas tidings and greetings. Burn's M. E. A number of presents were distributed at the Christmas tree last Saturday night and all the Sunday School scholars and teachers received presents and the adults as well as the children enjoyed the evening entertainment. NUPTIALS Last Friday at the parsonage of Burn's M. E. church occurred; the wedding of Mr. Samuel Miller and Miss Nettie Anderson also Wesley Branch and Mrs. Verbena Dysart, Rev. O. A. Johnson performed the ceremony that made both couples man and wife, May they live long to enjoy a happy and prosperous married life. A Beautiful Wedding. Last Wednesday evening Dec. 20th, occurred the marriage of Miss Selma Stanton to Mr. John Brown both of this city. The wedding took place at the Corinthian Baptist church. Rev. T. L. Griffith performed the beautiful ceremony in his usual brief manner. About nine o'clock Miss Bertha Allen started the Mendlessham Wedding March, a few seconds appear the best men Messrs J. Tolliver, and Ed. Morton, then the bridesmaid Mrs. Cora Wilson and Miss Zoe Richardson each carried a beautiful bouquet, then ap. peared the groom with the bride who wore a beautiful white satin trimmed over with nautilace and with embroidery flowers, ca rynish flowers. The groom was in a full dress suit each looked lovely. Immediately after the ceremony the relatives and bridal party went to the brides' home where an elaborate wedding supper was served. The bride is one of our good and well known girls and a graduate from Des Moine High School; was for a long time employed by the Iowa State Bystander Company as city solicitor and collector and office girl. The groom while he has not been in the city many years yet he is an industrious young man and the Bystander extend con- gratulation and wish the happy couple a success in their married life. They received many useful presents: W. H. Milligan, of Cedar Rapide Grand Master of Iowa arrived in our city last Wednesday on his official visit he met the lodge Wednesday evening. Thursday evening he visited the Enterprise U. D. Lodge. Friday the Newton lodge, then he came back Saturday to spend Christmas in the Capital City with his old acquaintances and brothers of the craft. Mr. Milligan having lived here one time and is well acquainted with the old citizens He attends the services at the New Union Congregational church and Sunday School also the Men's League where he made a good speech giving a good and helpful advice, which every young man of our race should have heard. Come again Mr. Milligan the strawberry and apaity king. 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 703: Mutual 938 Main. THE NEW EDUCATION. "The question in regard to school hours should not be how long they can be made and the child retain its health, but how short they can be for the acquisition of knowledge which his years call for" writes Dr. Grace P. Murray in the January Dellestor. "In no direction of bringing up children do parents show such ignorance as in regard to school life. Mothers should make themselves intelligent upon all questions pertaining to school hygiene. They should know first of all that the schoolroom, in which the children are to stay from three to five hours daily, is a fit place; that the school is not overcrowded; that the best authorities agree that the number of scholars to which a teacher can do justice should be not more than forty and that a smaller number would be better; that each child should be allowed two-hundred cubic feet of space in the schoolroom, otherwise he will not have sufficient air; that the temperature should be according to the thermometer 65 to 68 degrees; that the light should fall after the proper manner upon the books which the child is studying, in order to do which there should be plenty of windows in the schoolroom. Every mother should inform herself in all these matters. It is due to her children to see that their education is conducted along lines which are the most beneficial for their bodies as well as for their minds." In Praise of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. There is no other medicine manufactured that has received so much praise and so many expressions of gratitude as Chamberlain's Cough remedy. It is effective and prompt relief follow its use. Grateful parents everywhere do not hesitate to testify to its merits for the benefit of others. It is a certain cure for croup and will prevent the attack if given at the first appearance of the disease. It is especially adapted to children as it is a pleasure to take and contains nothing injurious, Mr. E. A. Humphreys, a well known resident and clerk in the store of Mr. E. Lock of Alice, Cape Colony, South Africa, says, "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to ward off croup and colds in my family. I found it to be very satisfactory and it gives me pleasure to recommed it". For sale by all druggist, IOWA CITY NOTES A short programme was rendered at the A. M. E. church last Monday evening before the presents were removed from the Christmas tree. W. T. Patterson and Miss Elizabeth Bell are among the new suscribers who will hereafter read the Bystander, why not stop going to your friends or relatives to get the agent, simply send one-hundred cents to the agent or the Bystander office and get the paper for one year and in that way you will assist in supporting a race enterprise. James Davis of St. Paul has been visiting relatives and friends here for several days, returned to that cifly last Wednesday and he will leave from there this week to join the U. S. A. Mr. Davis has already served about twenty years in the U. S. A., he was a member of the 24.h. Intrany, when they were at San Juan Hill, and it is very interesting to hear him relate some of the incidents that occurred during the siege and battle at that fort. E. A. Carter is spending his vacation with his parents at Buxton, he may $ \pmb{s}_{\mathrm{m}} $ end part of it in the Capitol City. A choir has been organized at the A. M. E. church which is of great assistance to the pastor. Left Money for Lighthouse M. Charles Day for Lighthouses. M. Charles Day for Lighthouses. pall phantom, has been named 180,000 for the construction on a rock in a dangerous part of the Atlantic sea coast, preferably the Isle of Ushant, of a lighthouse of the best materials obtainable and with the latest and most improved lighting apparatus. God's Gift to Man The conditions of life are complex, even changing, but the problem of life is simple, consisting of a few essentials; yet there is a divine plan, and every life conducted according to this plan is a success. God's purpose alone forms the true ideal. God's call is always from ignorance to knowledge; from slavery to freedom. When God gives duty, He is ready also to give the knowledge, wisdom and grace needed for the doing of it. What we call hindrances, obstacles and discouragements are probably God's opportunities. Why then if the above be true are we so often troubled? is a question often asked. I would answer this question with the following statements: First, we are not willing to acknowledge God's superiority as teacher and leader in our plans. Secondly, we forget to acknowledge God as the giver of every good and perfect gift. Thirdly, we are filled with self-righteousness, self-will, envy, hatred, jealousy, pride, and all manner of evil of our own invention assisted by satan. Again God gave to every human bcing five senses and every one is needed in the performance of the duties he has assigned; still we have millions whose senses are as dormant as a petrified tree. We are living in an age of wisdom, an era where men and women are expected to eliminate from their lives all foolishness and be and do the real and essential things. It is time for some of the objects of pity now occupying space in the world to cease trying to fool people, God knows you, and you know yourself and mankind are continually finding out what you are. Hasten and find an optician and have your eyes operated upon before they are entirely out, that you might see how utterly ignorant you are of the beauties of this great and grand world in which we live. Can't you see that a man cannot uphold crime and at the same time teach children to be good, honest and virtuous? Are you blind to the fact that you can't have living sons and daughters and then support those who open and carry on places of business where they are being killed daily? Why not open your eyes and see that you worship and adore those who cannot themselves see in Gad's law that they are not to desecrate His Holy day? Open your eyes and see that all they that forget God an turning themselves into hell. I can only agaee with you that owing to the climate, few are free from nasal trouble, yet the world is filled with good physicians, and just a little treatment will open up the elementary canals and permit us to take in the sweet pure air which was intended to strengthen and give new life to the body instead of air which always seem to twist our noses and wrinkle our faces. From under the decaying leaves comes the fragrance of the violet. If your ears are not in order for hearing the things God intended you should hear, purchase a trumpet or be led where you will hear things that will help you and help you to help others. The boy or man who hears the call to the gambling den and saloon hears only what some other deaf one heard, and too often the ears of many are opened to their sorrow, and the gift of the sense of hearing becomes a reproach rather than a blessing. There is a difference between holding one in your hand and holding one by the hand. God holds all things and all men in His hand; but Christ holds His own by the hand. How necessary is it for every one to cultivate the sense of touch, and it will be easy for you to tuch those things which will give power and in so doing we will become more powerful. Let thy tongue touch the anvil of truth. The shepherd touched the water with his flock to wash them, not to drown them. Whatever you touch let it possess such keen sense that the object touched will move to nobler and higher paths of life. Center all your gentle touches on self and you will have abundance of misery. Touch the hands of those whose surroundings are steadily pulling them down. Lend a touch, an open touch, a warm touch, a strong touch, an uplifting touch, a touch filled with love, mercy and help. Do not scrutinize too closely whether you are doing much or little, ill or well, so long as what you do is not sinful, and that you are heartily seeking to do everything for God and humanity. Among the gifts of God to man no gift is of so much value to mankind as the sense of taste. A taste for the higher and nobler things of life shows good taste. "What then is taste but those internal powers, active and strong and seeling alive." The intellectual taste is not demonstrated in the dime novel. The rag time musician has a poor taste for music. What think ye of those whose taste leads them to the saloon, gambling rooms, card tables, dancing halls and away from the places and things which elevate? The brevity of life spreads the feeling of criticalness all through life, and makes each moment prepare for the next—makes life prepare for life. It is good then, for a man to come to a future which he does not know. Do not draw back from any good way because you never have passed there before. Let the past give up to you all the assurance of God which it contains. Grow old along with the good gifts of God; the best is yet to be. "Time was, I shrank from what was right From fear of what was wrong; I would not brave the sacred fight, Because the foe was strong. But now I cast that finer sense And sorer shame aside; Such dread of sin was indolence, Such aim at heaven was pride. I step, I mount where He has led; Men count my haltings o'er: I know them; yet though self I dread," I love His Great Gift more. —H. W. PORTER, Pastor of the Union Congregational church. OB1TUARY. Mrs. Nelson Watkins. On last Wednesday morning at 1:20 o'clock occurred the death of Mrs. Nelson Watkins at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. L. Thompson 1304 18th street. She was a citizen of Albany, Mo., but, had been brought here with the hope of securing better service of expert doctors, after thorough examination by the doctors it was found to late for a successful operation. She was brought here Saturday Dec. 19th. Mrs. Caroline Watkins formerly Miss Handy was born in Barren Co. Ky. Dec. 5, 1840 and was united to Nelson Watkins May 10, 1855, to this union nine children were born six of them are living the others having died while very young. Mr. and Mrs. Watkins moved from Kentucky to Kansas in 1880 and to their present home Albany, Mo 1882 where they have since lived and reared their family. All of the children were at the backside of the mother save one Cliff who was sick in Galeka, Kans. Mrs. Watkins was a dutiful loving wife a kind and tenderly mother to her children. A Christian woman and had united many years ago with the Methodist church. She leaves a loving husband, three sons, us of this city, Robt. of Bondale a suburbs of this city, Cliff of Kansas, three daughters, Mollie of Albany, Mo., Mrs. Ida Johnson of Centerville, la and Mrs. Maud Thompson of this city and a host of friends The remains was laid to rest in Woodland'cemetery. Funeral was held from Mrs. J. L. Thompson Price, Five Cents. more residence conducted by Rev. H. W. Porter. The pall-bearer were Alex Birney, Chas. Richardson, B. T. Banks and James Weeks. Thus a good kind and loving woman and mother has gone to rest. Ephraim Crockett. Mr. Ephraim Crockett perhaps the oldest man in Des Moines died last Tuesday night at his home 765 10th street of old age according to the best information (although no one exactly knew his age) He was born in the new country of Kentucky in 1805, he was seven years old when the war of 1812 broke out and was born a free man, lived such all his long and interesting life. He was the servant of Andrew Crockett a brother of the famous Davy Crockett when a lad in Missouri, where he lived until he came to Iowa twenty-eight years ago with Colonel Gatch where he has remained ever since. He was married twice before the civil war and iu 1862 he married Lucy B. Bruce of Brunswick, Mo., who survive him to-day but well along with age, to this union seven children were born of which only three are living in different part of the United State. The funeral service was held from the A. M, E. church which he joined in 1883 conducted by Rev. H. S. Gaaves. The pall-bearers were Jeff Logan, John Bryant, Al Smith and R. N. Hyde. The remains of this centennial man was laid to rest in Woodland cemetery. Mr. Crockett long eventful life was a noble example of honesty and obedience to the laws of God. Peace be to his ashes. MT. PLEASANT NOTE& Last week. The Presiding Elder's club of the A. M. E. Church gave a social on Tuesday the 4th. One of the features of the evening was that of guessing the weight of a coin Miss Ida White was the fortunate one to guess its exact weight. A Search for A Hen's Next social was given by the Baptist Sunday School on Thursday night. Christmas tree and programme by the Sunday School on Monday evening the 26th at the A. M. church. The Baptist Sunday school will have their tree on Saturday the 28th. It is expected that several weddings will occur here during the holiday season. DUBUQUE NOTES The reception given Mrs. Rev. B. H. Hackley, there being two-thirds of the colored population present. The refreshments were served by the board of stewardesses and a general good time indulged in. The choir has been organized and now comprises ten good voices and a special quartet Mrs. B. H. Hackley, Soprano, Walter Posey, Tenor; Leonard Lewis, Baritone and choister, Rev. B. H. Penn, Bass. The Ladies' Home and Missionary society met and elected officers Thursday the 14th, President, Rev. B. H. Hackley, Vice-President, Mrs. I. Jones; Treasurer, Mrs. Dr. H. G. Rose; Secretary, Mrs. B. Martin. The Sunday school bids fair to be successful as many children are enroling. Mrs. Ed. Bush departed for Chicago to remain. Dubuque Lodge 20. 6 met and elected officers for the next year Tuesday 12th. The officers elected were, Henry A. Martin, W. M.; Edward W. Martin, S. W. Cole McGregor, J. W.; Dr. H. C. Rose, Treasurer; Leonard Lewis, Secretary. Appointed officers were; Rev. B. H. Penn, S. D.; Ghas. Jones, S. D.; Isaac J. Jones, Tyler. Mrs. J. M. Logan spent Ten days in Galena assisting father and sister as preserving the winter meals. CLARINDA NOTES A surprise party was given on Mr. A. and Gertrude Craude at their new country home. Refreshments were served to about twenty-nine. The vefreshments were fruit salad, cake, sandwich, phchels, ice cream, coffee, after which Mr. and Mrs. Carson received some beautiful present. All present enjoyed themselves. The Second Baptist church is building on a new addition. The wedding bells will ring soon. The Second Baptist church is preparing for a grand old folks concert. Fike & Fike 613 Grand Avenue. Ghearest Place to Buy Secondhand Stoves and Furniture We also buy what you don't want Iowa Phone 1877-81 --- DES MOINES, IOWA What with high finance and chorus this is a bad year for million- aire. The king's cup has filled the cup of the New York yacht club full of joy overdying. The Northwest Passage has been found, but it doesn't appear to be good for much, after all. The tallest shaft in the cemetery maint prevent a man from being for gotten after he is dead. Death is a mistake, according to a young female lecturer in New York be many of us make it, too. Nowwithstanding Mark Twain's ten erable appearance, the heart of his seme to be as young as ever. That alleged comet which the pa- pers announced, has gone. It was a little celestial fuzz, anyway. It isn't really hard to quit smoking; the only difficulty is to avoid changing one's mind, and taking it up again. About all there is left for Lord Rooseberg is to sit on the fence and throw stones at both parties as they go by. The Rochester Globe prints this more headline: "Robbed in a hotel." Such an obvious statement to put in a headline. Mark Twain says he doesn't believe in exercise. Evidently he has never had to frame an excuse for belonging to a golf club. Mme. Calve says Milwaukee is "a town." We are sorry that Milwaukee's opinion of Calve's voice is mis-told to print. "Give your stomach a vacation," says an advertisement. Lord, don't we wish we could! When our stomach goes, we go. The height of the atmosphere is 109 miles, but there is so little of it, five or six miles up, as to take one's breath and freeze one's ears. The Chinese have a game called "chefa," which is said to be very much like policy, even to the detail that the Chinese printers play it. A Chicago woman refused to pay for a new coat because she said it made her look like a camel. Chicago woman like to hump themselves. Owing to a sudden attack of influenza, Mr. Tellum Whott has been forced to defer writing his article on "How to Avoid Catching Cold." It must not be forgotten that Mme. Bornhardt presents a more conspicuous mark for egg throwers now than she did in her younger and leaner days. A young woman in New York has copely owned to be 2,000 years old. This is a whole lot safer than mentioning a limit that looks suspicious on the face of it. The Emperor of China is talking of going abroad. Perhaps the dowager empress has been looking in his hand and informing him that he is going on a long journey. The Chicago typewriter girl was has just inherited a fortune of a million dollars will continue to work as a stenographer, but hereafter she won't take much "sass" from the boss. Mark Twain's moderation in making it his practice never to smoke more than one cigar at a time will be commended by everybody, with the possible exception of the tobacco trust. Capt. Bernier says he would not go to the North Pole in a balloon. The Cap, has seen icebergs at close range and has an inward presentiment that they would not be desirable things to fall on. The dyspeptic who is ordered by his physician to walk five miles a day, and who recovers his health by following the advice, ought not to complain because he has to have soles put on his shoes. It is this way with the man at the races: If his pony wins he will have a pony of brandy after a good dinner, but if the horse he bets on sails in loser, he will have a schooner with his sandwich. When U. S. Grant Smith of Minnesota became a grandfather a few days ago it was clearly shown that people who were born during or immediately after the civil war no longer have the right to pose as "young folks." While in his case the winds are not tempered to the shorn lamb, the bald-headed man congratulates himself that there are no more files to crawl slowly across his cranium, evoking muttered curses and frenzied, if awkward blows. We are surprised to learn that a fashionable young man wore a pink shirt at a day wedding in Pittsburgh Everybody knows that the proper thing to wear at a fashionable wedding in Pittsburgh is a white shirt docked with sooty spots. Cazoline Fischer, arrested in New York at the request of Swiss authorities, is said to be another Catherine Chadwick, but young, but attractive. When she books appointments of that sort; Cazoline her play handcapped by the lack of youth and attractiveness. Well, not everybody can be a genius. The contention of that Pittburg woman that the man who trimmed a Christmas tree wanted to marry her will be considered plausible. No man would trim a Christmas tree for a woman unless he was daft with love. BREWERY PETITION COMES UP SOON Judge McVey Will Pass on Its Sufficiency in a Short Time. BREWERS ARE NOW CONFIDENT They Are. new Planning on the Purchas of Machine—The Anti-Saloon League is Also Confident—Three Claims to Substantiate. Den Moine, Dec. 27. — Judge A. H. McVey, in the equity division of the court, will in the coming term of court decide perhaps finally the sufficiency of the brewery petition. The case will be one of the first to be heard. Since the filing of the appeal from the finding of the council, there have been no steps taken in the litigation by the attorneys for either side, except the perfection of the list of signatures which both sides expect to present in substantiation of their claims. In his appeal Dr. I. N. McCash has made sweeping charges of forgery against the petition and in this case, in position where he must move three specific allegations. There must be proof that the petition does not contain 50 per cent of the voters at the last preceding election; that there are forgeries and repetitions and names of persons who did not vote at the election preceding, and it must be shown that those persons were forgeries and that brewery petition, asket to have their names stricken. It is stated by members of the Anti-Saloon league that abundant evidence to substantiate those allegations has been gathered, and this evidence will be presented to Judge McVey upon the trial of the case. On the other hand, the brewery program must certain that their petition will stand in court that they have taken steps for the purchase of machinery and have made partial arrangements for the erection of a building. Their attorneys assert that the petition is amply sufficient and that this will be shown in court. The sufficiency of the petition will be urged from the fact that it was harassed by the city council, and that this canvase the council passed the petition as reported. ANTI-SALOON FORCES WIN IN CENSUS FIGHT Atlantic, Dec. 26.—In a decree which covers sixteen typetitle pages, Judge A. B. Thornell of the district court rendered his decision in the census case, finding for the plaintiffs in the case, setting aside the census return of C. W. Needles, taxing the costs, which amount to $735, to the defense. The decree sets forth the rules for the census, wrongly enumerated as residents of the city. They are $232 in numner. The decree also restrains the executive council from publishing census returns with the enumeration of the 232 names, and leaves it optional with them either to publish the census, minus the 232, held to be wrongly enumerated, or take a new census. The federal census of 1900 gave a city of Atlantic a population of 5,046 and under that census a saloon petal, a saloon, a saloon, a majority of voters as signers being obtained, saloons were established for the first time in many years. When the state census was taken this year Mr. Needles returned 5,180 names as residents of this city. The 392 which judge Thornell holds are incorrect taken off would leave the census of Atlantic 4,888. If the number is less than 5,000 or more than 2,500 under the mulit law it becomes necessary to obtain signatures of 80 percent of the voters for petition or else resort to the expedient of obtaining the signatures of 65 percent of the voters of the country. In this community either of these would be impossible, and if the final appeal of the case results favorably to the plaintiffs, Atlantic will be “dry.” WANTS $10,000 FOR HER BUGGY RIDE Waterloo, Dec. 23.—Having been injured in a runaway while out driving with Charles E. Bandfield, Miss Sadie M. Crance has commenced suit against him for $10,000 damages. She claims that Bandfield was criminally negligent when he after inviting her to go driving with him, hitched up a pair of fiery bronchos with an old harness. The bronchos became frightened while crossing a railroad track and ran away. Miss Crance was caught and a compound fracture of the wrist, besides several other painful injuries. Miss Crance and Bandfield have since ceased to speak as they pass by and the $10,000 damage suit has resulted from their unlucky drive. Cedar Rapids, Dec. 27—E. E. Snyder, the Olm banker, was yesterday morning sentenced to one year at Anamasa by Judge Preston and to pay a fine of $100 and costs. Snyder had plead guilty to receiving $30 deposits after other charges against him were dismissed. The complaining witnesses and many people of Olm signed the petition to the court for a light sentence. Slot Machines To Be Fired Iowa City, Dec. 28—The slot machine must go. This was Mayor Ball's ukease yesterday. The police warned every owner that any slot machine left in his place of business after January 1 would mean prosecution to the full extent of the law. The agitation by the authorities of the university and the public office brought about this wave of reform. DES MOINES MAN IS INDICTED FOR MURDER Des Molines, Dec. 28—William L. Carter, professional bondman and one time farmer, was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Sheriff J. W. Ash, for the murder of Edward J. Gresser. The crime with which he stands charged is the murder of Edward J. Gresser, a German farmer, residing near Avon, seven miles southeast of Des Molines. Gresser was the owner of a tract of land considerably less than eight acres in extent. He was on a night alive on Oct. 2 by several of his neighbors. William L. Carter is a comparatively young man and has lived in Des Moines but a few years. He formerly lived on a farm adjoining the Gresser rarm, Carter, or his mother he being a set of owners, once owned by his own farm adjoining the Gresser farm and it is charged that his desire to own the Gresser tract is responsible for the murder done. In appearance Carter is a man of about 28 or 30 years of age. He had had business dealings with the Gresser just before the murder and he alleged that the signature to a deed to Gresser's farm, now held by Carter, was forged. PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR CONVENING SESSION Des Moines, Dec. 28—Llentantan Governor Herriott and Speaker George Clarke of the legislature decided yesterday that the safest way to proceed when the session of the Thirty-first general assembly meets on Jan. 8, is exactly as if the members were newly elected instead of being holdovers under the biannual election amendment. If it were so, they will convene in separate houses on Jan. 8 and will proceed to organize by the election of the whole list of officers, after the members themselves have been sworn in according to the regular formula. The president of the senate and the newly elected speaker of the house will then announce their committees just as if it were a new session and the message of the governor will be received. Governor Cummins will read his message to the houses in joint session, probably, as he did two years ago. Both Governor Herriott and Speaker Clark expect to reappoint their old lists of committees. In the house list there are a number of vacancies, and the list is presented when the whole list is presented to the speaker. William Denberger and "Trump" Latham Formally Indicted. Des Moines, Dec. 29.—The Polk county grand jury has formally indicted William Denberger and Latham for murder and Fritz Westbrook. Denberger is in the county jail and Latham is in the penitentiary, serving a sentence for trying to kill his wife. Fritz Westbrook, a well-known clerk in the Harris-Emery store, was arrested on April 16, 2014, University avenue at the entrance to an alley between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets. The shots attracted attention and the young man was discovered mortally wounded. The assassins made their escape without taking anything from his perimeter. The suspects were taken to Methodist hospital, where he lingered until July 14, when he died. The arrest of William Denberger and "Trump" Latham was the result of information furnished detectives at the courthouse, who heard the two men talk the deed over at her home. Latham is now in the penitentiary serving time for attempting to kill a police officer, and he is in the court room waiting the action of the grand jury. PUSHES DEPUTY FROM TRAIN. THEN ESCAPES Des Molines. Dec. 25.—As he grappled on the steps of a moving train with James Gillespie, a prisoner from Enterprise who sought to escape Deputy Sheriff M. W. Robison was hurled into the darkness by Gillespie who made his escape at the East Ninth street crossing late last night. Robison was picked up unconscious later in the evening and taken to his home on Des Molines street where he met the captor, the creator of the night. The muscles and one ear are torn from the bone and one ear are injured internally. Robison went to Enterprise to enjoin Charles Lamb from approaching his wife, who has sued for divorce Gillespie was sentenced to five days in the county jail and Robison vouned (seemed to bring him to Des Molines) the captor, the creator of the night, started to run. Robison caught him on the steps they fought fiercely then Gillespie threw the officer 30 and escaped. BY A PLAYFUL ELOW Shenandoah, Dec. 29.—Two boys Pat and Vincent Rogers, brothers, going home from school were playing by throwing small sticks a each other. The car and dropped into unconsciousness, in which state he remained about twelve hours, when he died. The same little fellow had a various times suffered a series of accidents: arm broken twice, collar bone broken, fingers mashed, run over by a wagon, etc. Murderer May Cheat Gallows. Anamnes, Dec. 27.—W. S. McWilliams, who is under sentence to be hanged for the murder of his wife and five children, is in failing health and may not live until the time fixed for his execution, December 14, 1906. He is now becoming very nervous and his weakening physical condition is plainly noticed, and he is pressed to the prison hospital in a few days and it is hardly likely that he will return from there alive. Cannonading Continues at Moscow and Death List is Growing. THE MEN FIGHT LIKE BEASTS Both Sides Are Guilty of Most Horrible Airocities—Insurgent Forces Are Divided into Three Sections of 10,000 Each. Moscow, Dec. 28.—The cannonading continues and the list of casualties is swelling. The revolutionists are operating in three sections. There are about 10,000 of them in each section. They are all armed with revolvers and rides. The men who are participating in the fighting are guilty of the worst cruelties. St. Petersburg, Dec. 28.—A brief message from Moscow of yesterday's date says that troops with artillery are pouring into the city but that the situation has not greatly changed. The revolutionists hold portions of the Moscow-Kadan road. Desultory firing is taking place. The military patrols are engaged in guerrilla warfare with the revolutionists, who are seeking refuge on the roofs of houses and in narrow thoroughfares. Another message from Moscow says that during Tuesday night the artillery worked at destroying the barricades. The revolutionists, this message says, are divided into three "armies"; the first, consisting of 800 men armed with rifles and pics, is operating between Moscow and Perov, using the railroad which it controls. Artillery and cavalry are being employed against this force. The second "army" is armed especially with bombs and revolvers, and is composed of 1,000 persons in whose hands the artillery are not only bravery but ferocity. This force is operating in the region between the Sadovia district and the Jewish market. It has many barricades to prevent the passage of troops and is operating in small artillery and attacking patrols. Artillery and cavalry are against this body. The third and largest army is operating in the region between the Brest railroad station and the terminal gate. It also has many barricades, and is engaged in guerrilla tactics, making it difficult to stop the artillery. Some of the barricades were battered down by artillery, but they were respected by the survivors. The school where the Moscow revolutionary committee held its sessions has been destroyed, but the committee managed to escape. The engineers unify here has re-recorded new fire-resistant resources at Moscow that the Rostoff regiment has joined the revolutionists. MORALES HAS FLED FROM THE CAPITAL Turks Island, Bahamas, Dec. 27. Malt advises here from Monte Christi, Santo Domingo says that Guayubu, Dajabon and Sebaneta have taken up arms against the government and the Dominican-American fiscal convention. Generals Demetrio Rodriguez, Joaquín Barba, Navarro Martinez and Pedro Alvares have gone with six hundred men to attack Santiago and General Perice Lascala has marched on La Vega with a force of about one hundred men. General Deschamps, former vice president of Santo Domingo, leaves here shortly on board a sailing vessel to operate against Monte Christi in the Pacific. That President Morales is a prisoner in irons at the capital, Santo Domingo. Following the announcement today that the president of the republic, Gen. Charles F. Morales, led the capital for an un 'nown destination, the city of San Antonio, to chief magistrate. What took place after that cannot be definitely determined, but it is known that a fight occurred about ten miles from here and it is supposed that General Plumer, who was attacked by government troops, the whereabouts of the fugitive president is not known for a certainty. It is generally supposed that he endeavored to reach the coast and was attacked by government troops in Puerto Plata, on the north coast of Santa Domingo, and there join Governor Perez, who has been dismissed by the government from the post of governor of Puerto Plata but refused to surrender his command. NATIONAL ASSEMBLY TO DECIDE SUFFRAGE St. Petersburg, Dec. 27.—The new electoral law was gazzed yesterday and was accompanied by a statement explaining that in view of the fact that even some of the western countries do not possess universal suffrages, the cabinet could not assume the responsibility of decreeing it. The ultimate decision must be made by the national assembly itself. The election list will be published forthwith, the date of the elections will then be announced, and as soon as the government receives notification that half the members are elected, the national assembly will be convoked. The extension of the suffrage process will be followed with the cities where it is made almost universal. Russia and Germany at Outa? London, Dec. 29.—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times reports that the relations between Russia and Germany are decided and that the issues are the ability of international complications arising from the rebellion in the Baltic provinces. Assassinated by Revolutionists of Moscow who Entered His Home. BIDS FAREWELL TO FAMILY And is Hurried into the Street and Shot—Troops Are In Absolute Control in Moscow and Are Arresting Rebels. London, Dec. 29—The St. Petersburg correspondent of the Dally Telegraph describes as follows the execution of the chief of police at Moscow: "The revolutionists entered the lodging of the chief of police at midnight and told him to bid an eternal farewell to his family because he was condemned to die. Finding that it was no joke, the chief expostulated, but to no purpose. "Realizing his awful position, he said farewell to his family and was hurried into the street and was snoot. His body was left lying in a pool of blood." The same correspondent relates as follows the terrible operation of the "Vehmgerichte" in Riga: "Persons disappeared mysteriously and a few days afterwards their bodies were found with identical marks— four bullet wounds in the breast, four on the back and the skull cloven in twain. Of the many brought before the "Vehmgerichte" one escaped wounded, probably owing to some interruption of his executioners. This person says that he was seized and bound and hurried to the room in which the tribunal was sitting. The proceedings were brief. He was condemned to death, carried to the outskirts of the town, laid flat on the ground and shot." Moscow, Dec. 29.—All the members of the military committee have been arrested and a quantity of bombs, informal machines and correspondence seized. Three hundred revolutionaries yesterday invaded the residence of the chief of the secret police and killed him. It was the medical bureau 650 wounded and 105 killed have been registered, but it is known that there are fully 1,000 unidentified dead in the Loutch quarter alone. The police revolutionaries attacked the police bureau but were repulsed with serious losses. W N U I Grantham Moscow, Dec. 28.—The revolt is practically over and the strike will be called off Monday. Competitive police yesterday were killed by few fanatics are continuing the struggle. MOSCOW STREETS CHOKED WITH DEAD Moscow, Dec. 26.—The insurgents attacked both the Kazan and Nicho railroad station yesterday and a lively fusillade ensued between the mob and the troops occupying the depots. Some 300 revolutionary militia men arrived here by special train from Provo, on the Moscow-Kazan line yesterday morning and a crowd of 2,000 strikers, including several hundred local militia men joined the new arrivals outside the Kazan station. The combined force seized an adjoining provision store whence they open a fire on the fire. The station is the station. The latter replied and after a couple of hours' brisk exchange of shots, the building held by the mob was set on fire and burned down. Meanwhile the revolutionists naus bombarded the Nicholai station from the workshops of the Yaroslav railroad, a detachment of greenens on the roof of the Nicholai station to fire the fire. The station at Provo and Le涷bertzy are in the hands of the insurgents and red flags are flying from the buildings. MRS. FITZSIMMONS IN DIVORCE COLONY Sloux Falls, S. D., Dec. 29—Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons is the latest person of national notoriety to become a member of the Sloux Falls divorce colony. it was learned that she arrived here on Monday of this week, but knowledge of her arrival and purpose until yesterday. She has taken apartments at the Catacotel hotel. Mrs. Fitzsimmons was generally supposed to be in Europe studying vocal music. This belief that she was abroad appeared to be confirmed by a statement made a day or two ago by Major Charles Joseph Sibley Miller, of the Pennsylvania National Guard, who was about to be made defendant in an action for $10,000 for alienation of Mrs. Fitzsimmons' affections, who stated that she was the victim when he alleged be escorted her to a steamer at New York and saw her safely off for Paris. Nowwithstanding this evident desire to conceal the whereabouts of Mrs. Fitzslummons, there is not the slightest doubt that she is now in Sloux Falls and that her object in coming to the United States is a divorce from her prize fighter husband, loss of considerable trade." Balkan States' Get Together. Vienna, Dec. 29. The reports from Belgrade, Servia, to the effect that Servia and Bulgaria are about to estimate the customs union are about here based on import data from an economic standpoint, but as possessing far greater political significance. The step about to be taken is looked upon here as evidence that the Balkan states are mutually blinding themselves closer together in order to better be able to resist further political pressure on the part of the governments of western Europe. FIGHTING IS' NOW BUTCHERY Grape and Cannister Used Mercilessly by Troops of the Czar. THE MASSACRE IS RUTHLESS III Armed Insurgents Mowed Down in Swathes-Cossacks Fired with Vodka, Charge with Their Lances Down the Streets. St. Petersburg, Dec. 26.—Direct telegraphic communication with Moscow was severed on Sunday night but the government succeeded in restoring communication by a roundabout route yesterday morning. All reports agree that the fighting Sunday, which continued until midnight, assumed the nature of a butchery by the machine guns of the artillery, grape and canister being employed merlessly against the ill-armed insurgents. Atrocious tales are told of the Cacoacks who, plied with vodka until brunk, fired down the streets, sometimes charging with lances. The insurgents displayed great stubbornness in holding barricades, even advancing in a mass to the slaughter where bombs were thrown from the windows. The artillery was summoned and battered the houses to pieces. The plan of the insurgents, it is stated, is the outskirts and gradually enclose the city. Leaders announce that an army of 30,000 is concentrated at Oreochseuf, northeast of Moscow, and will soon be ready to march to the city's assistance. The latest report is that both sides were exhausted at midnight, when firing practically ceased, and that there are in absolute darkness save for the towers of bivouacs behind barricades. London. Dec. 26.—The correspondent of the Dally Telegraph at St. Petersburg, in a dispatch dated at 6:46 of stray bullets. Many innocent per- at An early hour this morning the casualties at Moscow were estimated at 10,000 and 14,000 wounded, with the sighting ill-illustrated. "The inhabitants of Moscow have been forbidden to leave their dwellings after 7 o'clock in the evening. "It is impossible to move about the city in consequence of the frequency p. m., Dec. 25, says: sons have been accidentally killed. *a scarcity of provisions is threaten DRUJINA SOLDIERS FIRE UPON TROOPS Moscow, Dec. 29—From every point where revolution has been rife comes news of a general quieting. Conflicts between the soldiery and the revolutionists are fewer and the situation is rapidly becoming one with the government gradually securing control. Wednesday night a company on "Drujina" soldiers who are said to be paid twenty cents per day, made a daring incursion into the l heart of the city, occupying Okhotango Rancheria, the Kremmlin, and suddenly opening fire on the infantry and artillery camping in a Jewish square of the Kremlin. The guard stationed at the Hotel Metropole, where Governor-General Douhssoff is quartered, replied, and volley after volley was exerted by the enemy. In the absence of their officers, were thrown into confusion by the surprise attack until the officers rushed out of the hotel and fed a charge across the square, where the "Drujina" soldiers hastily decamped. The regulars thereafter decamped. The regulars returned, returning later to the Hotel Continental, on the opposite side of the square, were fired upon. AMERICAN DOORS CLOSED San Francisco, Dec. 29.—According to latest reports received here from the orient, the boycott in China has become so serious that a number of American houses have closed their doors until the conditions change. There arrived here yesterday from the orient on the steam-coptic, R. Van Sant, who represented a local firm at Shanghai. Mr. Van Sant, in speaking of the boycott, said: "The situation in China is very serious and there is absolutely nothing in the stories that the feeling of the ancient goods has lessened. It has become even teen provinces and in Canton and Hangkow the situation is just as bad as in Shanghai. The Americans are not doing twenty per cent of the business they formerly did, and at Hongkong the Chinese were purchasing them flour at a much higher price than that quoted by the Americans. "The Chinese state that they will not trade with Americans until there is a modification of the exclusion laws, but this, I told them, was hardly probable. In the event of the United States failing to pass a law the Chinese will adopt more drastic measures. The boycott has been into an anti-foreign feeling, and the British and German business concerns in the orient are suffering the Forty Millions For Canal. Albany, N. Y., Dec. 28.—Forty million dollars is asked of the coming legislature for a land-and-ton barge canal during 1964, according to the second annual report of State Engineer and Surveyor Henry A. Van Astyne, a forecast of which was made public today. The barge canal project and the state road company movement are the subjects discussed in the report. It's the wise boy who is considerate of today and doesnt worry about to morrow. One time when Joaquin Miller was in Chicago, he was interviewed for one of the newspapers. While he was telling of the progress of things Western, the reporter interrupted him with an inquiry about the numerous city conflagrations out West. The poet of the Sierrares instantly replied: "Our fires are caused by the friction of rapid growth." After the dentist had extracted a small boy's tooth, the victim asked for the tormentor. "Certainly, my little man, but why do you want it?" queried the dentist, handing it over. "Well, sir," responded the grafted boy, "I'm going to take it home and I'm going to stuff it full of sugar. Then I'm going to put it on a plate, and," with a triumphant grin, "watch it ache." Representative Adanson, of Georgia, while going to Washington one day, noticed a crowd around the depot at one of the stations down in North Carlton, and poked his hand out of the window, and asked of a negro: "Adam, what's the matter here?" "Jim Johnson's dead, sah," the answer. "Somebody shoot him!" "Jim, nobody dons nuth' in to him; his sis died all to once unanimously." Adam Smith, the economist, fell in love and proposed. The offer was refused. Next day the lady met Smith in Prince's Street, Edinburgh, and reopened the question of the proposal: "You remember what I said?" the lady inquired, and the philosopher said the that he did. "Well," added the lady, "was only joking." "You remember what I asked?" said Smith. "Yes," replied the lady. "Well," said Smith. "I was only joking, too." A man wishing admittance to heaven, knocked at the celestial port. St. Peter responded and demanded credentials. "Oh," said the applicant, "am Mr. Johnstown, of Johnsburg, in a few days. He was admitted, and in a few days, Mr. Metr. Johnstown again and asked him how he liked heaven and his neighbors. "All but the old party with the long white beard. Whenever I tell about the Johnstown flood he always says, ooh, rats!!" St. Peter smiled. "The bearded man," he said, "is Noah." The following conversations that actually took place in Manila is significant and very amusing: American housekeeper to Filipino servant: "Why is it, Ramon, that you worked so well for the Spaniards and for so little? They treated you very badly, while I treat you very well; they paid you only two per person and you paid me five per person; I do not understand it." Ramon replied: "Ah, senora, the Spaniards were our superiors. You Americans are our equals." At a musical comedy in London, from his seat in the stalls, Clyde Fitch noticed a young man in one of the boxes laughing upwards. His companion was a woman in "that chap in the box seems to be enjoying himself." "He the author," said Fitch, "the critic. "Well, then," said Fitch, "I think he ought to have better tastes than to laugh so loud. "Oh," said the critic, "he is laughing." The jokes before. They were put by the comedian." 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," he said. "I learned anything," said the proprietor. "All roight, sir," answered Barney: "mebbe Oim lt'kheaded, as yez say, but Ol've learned ting, annaw," "If you have, and learned it well, I not discharge you," said the proprietor, banteringly. "I've learned, sor, that seventeen hundred makes a ton in this place," returned Barney, and he went back to work. During the hottest fighting in the Shipka Pass, the leading battalion of the Russian General Dromogorif's division recalled before a hallstorm of Turkish bullets. The general was a very stout person, and had the general appearance of a peaceful German professor. But when he saw his men recoil, he dismounted and walked slowly to and fro along a bridge swept by the enemy's bullets. He was a hundred yards in front of the men, occupying the position they had abandoned. After staying there for awhile, without being touched, he returned back to the battalion: "What are you doing, you danger here? I don't find any!" The men responded with a roar of cheer, doubled up to him, and charged so fiercely that the Turks were forced to retreat. He Doesn't Curse Now. Washington, Kann., Dec. 25 (SPECIAL)-Jesse E. Mitchell is a telephone lineman, and also a well known resident here. Everybody acquainted with Mr. Mitchell knows that he was a man who held very positive views about Patient Medicine. Hear what he has say now: "I used to curse all kinds of Patent Medicines, for they never did me any good, but Dodd's Kidney Pills have caused me to change my mind. For twelve years I suffered from Kidney Trouble. There was a hurdle across my back that made it positive agony to stoop, and as am I a stooping position nearly did, you can imagine how I sued. After a day's work that any man would think nothing of, he tried and worn out. In fact, I was always tired. I began using Dodd's Kidney Pills and taking four boxes I feel like a new man, I am as fresh at night as when I begin work in the morning. I have no pain in my back now, and I am stronger than ever." "How do you like this weather?" "Most disagreeable." "And how's your wife?" "Just the same, thanks!" "The Sketch." along with dyspnea comes nervousness. It is a disordered stomach down the food to be properly digested, and produces aminolipid by the system. It is from this disordered digestion, and turn the nerves are not fed on good, nourishing foods, sleepiness and general breakout. It is not head work, nor over physical work. With poor, thin blood, the y is not protected against the attack of the virus and consumption. Fortify the body at the same time. 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Nuree—"See, Charlie, the stock has brought you a nice little brother!" Charlie—"Yes, that's the way! Just as I'm getting on in the world competition begins."—Fillegende Blatter. Every housekeeper should know that if they will buy Defiance Cold Water Starch for laundry use they will save not only time, because it never sticks to the iron, but because each package contains 16 oz. one-full pound- while all other Cold Water Starchs are put in ¼ pound packages, and the price is the same, 13 cents. Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals it is free from all chemicals. One package it is because he has a stock on band which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures "16 oz." Demand Defiance and save much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. "You heard something simply awful about Miss Highfiver!" exclaimed Dolly. "Where did you hear it?" Polly asked. "Why, some one told me at the charity bazaar!"—Detroit Free Press. Washington, December 39 The names of two Iowa men will be attached to the railroad rate regulation bill that passes congress. Senator Dolliver's measure is now accepted as the most accurate expression of the administration's policy and is commonly called the administration bill. Congressman Hepburn, chairman of the house committee on interstate commerce, is well pleased with the Dolliver measure and his relations to the legislation are likely to give him opportunity to divide with the House majority of members of the proposed law. By devoted friends of effective legislation the Dolliver measure is regarded as the best thus far proposed. Much significance is attached here to the fact that the Nebraska delegation has fatly announced that it will vote for the Payne bill reducing duties on tobacco and sugar imported from the Philippines to 25 per cent of the Dingley rates, and wilping out the duties on other Philippine products. As Nebraska in one of the leading食糖 state sates, it was expected that the opponents of the Payne measure would get some benefit with that in its record as assured that the bill will pass the house, although a desperate effort will be made to beat it in the senate. Efforts are being made to secure the passage of a bill which will give just recognition to old soldier volunteers by establishing a volunteer retired list. This would give a small navy to officers in the volunteer service during the war of the rebellion under General George Washington, that of the retired list of the regular United States army. Only three men in Iowa—General Glassow, of Burlington; General Weaver, of Colinax, and Col. Josiah Given of Des Moines—would have a place on the list. About two hundred volunteer officers in the nation would be affected. Numerous conferences which are being hold here between the district attorneys, Attorney General Moody and Commissioner Garfield, have given rise to a belief that attempts are to be made in various states to attack Standard Oil in the courts. Complainers have been urging Standard Oil methods for months, and while his report is not public, he is supposed to have acquired much important information. The plan for the distribution of federal patronage which the Iowa delegation has held to for years and the adoption of which it will be to be adopted by the Nebraska delegation. The change, if it comes about, will be largely due to the fact that under Senator Allison's plan there has been a substantial increase in distribution of federal patronage. Hitherto the distribution of patronage in Nebraska has been controlled by the two senators. This has not been the least satisfactory and a change being considered and is likely to be adopted. President Roosevelt is telling all callers that he wants effective rate legislation, and that he does not propose to accept a compromise. Many members of congress are receiving letters from their constituents, protesting against any compromise. The president has let it be known that he wants no compromise power, but favors effective legislation that will allow the power to control power to control rates. He sanctions the bill introduced by Senator Dolliver, and believes that it would go far to correct present evils. It regards it as a practical solution of the present situation, and believes that while it may have some defects, these would easily be corrected by succeeding legislative bodies. The principal purpose of the present is to make it easier to control rates by a government commission. After that such amendments can be made to the law as to make it effective in all particulars. Nervous prostration is the specter which haunts nearly all women who have to endure the grinding fatigue of a Washington official season. Two of the cabinet hostesses are practically on the invalid list because they did not have to endure the grinding fatigue of Miss Flora Wilson, daughter of the secretary of agriculture, has declared her intention of remaining away from the capital while her father holds his present position. She is now in Paris, where she has been for two years past. Before leaving Washington she had been under a physician's care, she was顺利地 felicitated to strain her worn-out nerves further. Mrs. Shaw, one of the most robust women in the cabinet set, last spring came almost to death's door and was for weeks in a Bulldrome sanitarium—all because she kept on receiving and calling and appearing at official functions, and fell. Mrs. Shaw will soon sail for France to consult experts about her condition. Perhaps it was the fate which overtook these two which has frightened many of the other women in official life, for never before have they put themselves through a more difficult training to prepare for the enter. The latter thing in consistent care there will be no such sad chronicles of the coming season. A chaplain of the English Navy was giving a stereopsis lecture on "Scenes from the Bible." He engaged a sailor who had a phonograph to accompany the lecture with musical selections. The first picture shown, naturally enough was Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The sailor couldn't think of any appropriate air. "Play," whispered the chap. To sailor suddenly had an idea. The sailor once the phonograph emitted the familiar strain, "There's Only One Girl in the World for Me." The effect of prayers on peaches was tested by Mrs. John Cade, of Leavenworth County, Kansas. She owns a large peach orchard, and last spring, while her neighbors were spraying their trees, she was praying for a bully peach crop. She prayed and prayed; the neighbors sprayed and sprayed. Mrs. Cade raised a fine peach crop. Her niece sprayed and sprayed. It paid to pray instead of spray. Me trustants are unknown in Australia. Largely for this reason, mutton sells as low as two cents a pound. Des Molles, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1905 The statutory time for serving notice of contest has passed, in the case nor the two men who claim to represent O'Brien county in the house of representatives. It had been supposed that George R. Witmer, who was a member of the Tiltlirth general assembly, would contest the election of Charles Youde, elected to the Thirty-first general assembly at a special election held in November. But he did not serve notice, but this is a case which is perfectly unique. It is not an ordinary election case because Mr. Witmer was the candidate for the position of time Mr. Youde was elected. So it is likely that the statute regulating contests does not apply to this case, and that it will be settled by the house under the provision which makes the house the final and conclusive judge of the eligibility of during the time Mr. Youde was elected. So it will be incumbent to be incumbent. It will make the house some time to consider the case and it would seem that in the meantime O'Brien county will be without representation. Representative Whitmer's claim is that he was elected to the position and will present O'Brien county; but the auditor of that county certified to the governor that Mr. Whitmer had removed from the county, which operated to make a vacancy, and the governor called a special election to fill the vacancy and in this Mr. Youde was elected. Both men hold certificates. The law provides than in contested elections the man to whom a certificate issues is the incumbent, pending the decision of the case by the legislature. But, as stated, this case is absolutely unique. Mr. Whitmer reiterates that the final elections amendment expressly provides that the terms of members of the assembly are extended. Being one of the members he claims his term is extended by that provision. Governor Cummins has commuted the sentence of Thomas L. Jebb of Ootwamu, who was serving in the pentimentary at Fort Madison for forgery, that he might be able to get to New York in time to see his aged mother on Christmas day. Jebb had served four years of his sentence and had not a year longer to serve. He the third case involved many pathetic features and the misfortunes which Jebb undoubtedly suffered were responsible for his downfall. He was an insurance agent. His mother, who is more than eighty years of age, has not known that he was in prison. The rest of the family knew it. They are of the very highest standing in New York whence he came. He left for New York with his mother for the first time in four years. This is the only thing in the form of a Christmas pardon which issued from the executive office this year. Chief of Police James W. Jones in his annual budget just filled with the police commissioners asks for double the number of policemen now in the city and double the expense for the police department in salaries and incidents. The chief holds that the increase in the department's defluff along some lines has been due to the fact that fifty-six policemen must patrol fifty-four square miles and the men are poorly paid. He asks for an increase in all salaries from his own down. The increase would bring the total salary up from $60,000 per person to $75,000 per person. While a large part of this proposed increase is distributed among forty new men asked for, a good per cent is for advances alone. The collateral inheritance tax on the Callahan estate amounts to $39,508.55. Its payment to the state treasurer is made with the understanding that a refund will be granted if further calculation as to the tax shows that there is an excess payment; and if the state establishes a minimum tax on the estate unlikely—they will be paid—Doc 26 was the last day of the period allowed by the law for the computation of the tax. After that date interest at 8 percent would be added to the amount of the actual tax when at last it should be determined. Therefore the trustees desired to pay the treasury the sum agreed upon. The largest sum in the tax is the amount of the chapel of the Callahan will, is that paid by the Talladega college. The number of beneficiaries interested in the settlement is probably in excess of fifty. The appraised value of the entire estate was $1,077,868.05. Of the bequests, $169,000 was exempt from the collateral inheritance tax. The sum of $803,498.89 was found to be taxed, but on account of the amount of these bequests, the present worth was found to be $790,170.92. It was on this sum that the tax was calculated. There are four cases of smallpox in West Union. All are under strict quarantine, and every effort is being made to prevent the disease spreading. It is the law in Vienna that all electric lights must be raised at least sixteen feet above the pavement, as otherwise they are calculated to injure the eyesight of inhabitants. Sheep are becoming less numerous in various parts of the world. In all European countries, the increase over atty per cent, since 1873, is only an extreme instance of what is going on elsewhere. The increasing price of beef is given as one reason of the eating up of the sheep; the dread of tuberculosis is another. The youngest licensed chauffeur in the United States is Master Theron Curtis, of Attleboro, Mass. The little automobile is only ten years old, is a skillful mechanic, and can readily drive an automobile. Up to this date he has not met with any serious accident, although he often drives at the legal limit of speed. London's policemen are not allowed to use their clubs upon a prisoner unless in self-defense. A short time ago it required eight of them to overpower and arrest a quarrelsome robber. THE REVOLT IS A FAILURE Insurgents at Moscow Are Broken by the Czar's Mailed Hand. GOVERNOR GENERAL REPORTS He Can Give the Coup de' Grace at His Pleasure—Insurgents are Worn Out by the Four Days' Haro Struggle. St. Petersburg, Dec. 27—Emergent Nicholas and Count Wilte received best night a report from General Doubassoff, governor general of Moscow, saying that the revolt there had killed, that the military had the situation in hand, and that whatever detection may have existed among the troops had been overcome by attacks on them with bombs and revolvers so which they had been subjected from the windows and roofs of houses that could have enrashed them that they could have taken them at flight. Although rebellion may fare up immediately elsewhere and although there already is an indication of another upheaval at Odessa, if the attempt at armed rebellion in Moscow should be crushed the leaders of the army would be taken from which they cannot quickly recover. Count Witte is not so blind as to believe that the revolution can be stamped out, but with the present demonstration of the lengths to which the "reeds" are willing to go he has nops that the moderates of all classes will come to their senses and aid in counselling order and in accelerating the convocation of the doxa, the elections to which was published today. Among the developments here yesterday the most important was the capture of the leaders of the "nighting legions", which it is believed ends the danger of an attempt at an armed uprising in St. Petersburg. This capture, it is understood, places in the hands of the government complete information regarding revolutionary plans and the places in arms are concealed, as well as disclosing the weak spots in the army. Shortly before 9 o'clock last night the correspondent of The Associated Press at Moscow telephoned that there seemed to be no longer doubt that the insurrection was collapsing. The insurrection ranged in which the workmen's council was sitting as a revolutionary committee, but only because governor General Doubassoff was not yet ready to give the coup de grace. Firing continued intermittently throughout the day. London, Dec. 27—The E. St. Petersburg correspondent of the Times in a dispatch dated Dec. 26, says: "Governor General Doubassoff telegraphing yesterday reported that 10,000 persons had been killed or wounded at Moscow. From Moscow says that the first regiment of Don Cossacks, the Tver dragons, and the Nesvizh regiment of infantry mutinied and are confined to their barracks. "I am informed from a good source that 2,000 persons were killed and 10,000 others were mutinied, but they show no signs of exhaustion." Chicago, Dec. 29—Secretary of Treasury Shaw arrived here yesterday from Washington and in an interview practically declared that there would be no criminal proceedings growing out of the closing of the Chicago National bank, and the Savings Bank of this city. He said: "John R. Walsh did not take one dollar dishonestly. He did no more than many other bankers in the United States are doing all the time. "The rumor of criminal prosecution," declared the secretary, "is nothing but talk. There has been nooney but talk. There has been nooney but talk. Out gilted security was placed within. The depositors will get every dollar they deposited, and when that has been accomplished, the responsibility of the government ceases. That part of the banking law prohibiting the loaning of more than 10 per cent of the capitalization to one man may have been violated. That is not a criminal violation and all that can be done is to allow the banker to depositors. The violation of that law by one bank is no more than has been done by almost every bank in the country." Indianapolis, Ind., Dec. 28—Daniel E. Storms, secretary of state, has not resigned and it is not known whether he will comply with the demand of Governor Hanly or not. Yesterday he again refused to discuss the subject. It is understood that in addition to the situation disclosed by the state treasury, the state of Texas in the hands of the trustee, a committee that has been examining the records of his office has reported that Mr. Storms did not turn into the state treasury a fee of $25,000 paid by the Vandala Railroad company until several months after it was due; that while the entire salary of the foreign corporations clerk was $1,000, the treasury less amount was paid him; that an error of $1,000 had been corrected later and that an appropriation for an extra stenogramwant was anticipated by Mr. Storms. "Scotty" Was Not Murdered. Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 28—A letter from Walter Scott, the cowboy miner, who was reported murdered in Death Valley some days ago, was received by a friend in this city Monday, saying that Scott had been shot, but was not seriously wounded. STOP! WOMEN, Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examinations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great. Many women suffer in silence and drift along from bad to worse, knowing full well that they ought to have immediate assistance, but natural modesty impels them to shrink from exposing themselves to the questions and probably examinations of even their family physician. It is unnecessary. Without money or price you can consult a woman whose knowledge from actual experience is great Mrs. Pinkham's Standing Invitation: Women suffering from any form of female weak asses are likely poorly communicates with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. All letters are received open, read and answered by women only. A woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women of America which has never been broken. Out of the women who have been treated by Mrs. to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge that will help your case. She asks nothing in return except your good-will, and her advice has roiled thousands. Surely any woman who has suffered from a disease does not take advantage of this generous offer of assistance. - Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to promptly communicate with Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn, Mass. The letters are received, and the woman is informed that her woman can freely talk of her private illness to a woman; thus has been established the eternal confidence between Mrs. Pinkham and the women she has cared for. At the out of the vast volume of experience which she has to draw from, it is more than possible that she has gained the very knowledge she has gained in return except your good-will, and her advice has relieved thousands. Surely any woman, rich or poor, is very foolish if she does not take advantage of this generous offer. You can dis E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass. "As you know, I wrote you that my doctor said I must have an operation or I could not live. I then wrote you, telling you my all-ments. I followed your advice and am entirely well. I can walk miles without an ache or a pain, and I owe my life to you and to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. I wish every suffering woman would read this testimonial and realize the value of writing to you and your remedy."—Mrs. Mary Dimrick, 80th and E. Capitol Streets, Banning P. O., Washington, D. C. When a medicine has been successful in restoring to health so many women whose testimony is so unquestionable, you cannot well say, without trying it, "I do not believe it will help me." If you are ill, don't hesitate to get a bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once, and write Mrs. Pinkham. Lynn. Mass., for special advice. It is free and always helpful. The Climate's the thing in San Antonio The invigorating air, dry and warm; the altitude; the perfect natural drainage, all combine to make the temperature as nearly perfect as can be. It is possible to spend most of each day, from November to March, out-doors. The parks and planas, the marshlands and palm and magnolia, lose nothing of their lustrous green during the winter month. San Antonio is, of all America, the oldest blending of modern utility and beauty, with the romance and beneficium of the medieval. Come to San Antonio! The eager traveler and Winter month—the excellent train service and accommodations—will journey in but small cost and need "the Story of San Antonio." It will tell us so quiet. Read it. I will see you more than ever. The rest of San Antonio this Winter. Address MKT W. S. ST. GEORGE General Passenger and Ticket Agent Box 911a ST. LOUIS, MO W. N. U., Des Moines, Ia., No. 62—1908 OLE LOT It need a cure. The Old-Mouse-Ouse Obs Oil masonar acnes or paints, from RHEUMATISM to SPRAIN THE WHOLE LOT. THE WHOLE LOOK If we don't need prevention, we will need a cura. St. Jacobs is ready always for all forms of maniacal aces LUMBAGO RHEU to STIFF NECK SP IT CURBS ALLIE THE WHOLE LOOK PRICE. 25 Cts. ANTL. THE WHOLE LOT If we don't head prevention, we will need a cure. The OM-Mom-Cure St. Jacobs Oil is ready always for all forms of muscular aches or pain, from LUMBAGO RHEUMATISM to STIFF NECK SPRAIN IT CURES ALIKER THE WHOLE LOT. PRICE. 25 Cts. TO CURE THE GRIP IN ONE DAY ANTI-GRIPINE THIS IS NO EQUAL POST-MORTAL ANTI-GRIPINE IS GUARANTEED TO CURE GRIP, BAD COLD, HEADACHE AND NEURALGIA. Two bell Anti-Gripine. Call for more. DRY HACK IF IT DON'T CURE. P.W. Diameter, M.D., Manufacturer, Springfield, M. That in addressing Mrs. Pinkham you are confiding your private lilia to a woman — a woman whose experience with woman's diseases covers a great many years. You can talk freely to a woman when it is revolting to relate your private troubles to a man — besides a man does not understand—simply because he is a man. Following we publish two letters from a woman who accepted this invitation. Note the result. First letter. "Dear Mr. Finkham:— I have received a very affectionate terrible every month with my periods. The pain are excruciating and I can hardly stand it. I have been told that I must not trouble, and I must go through an operation if I want to get well. I do not want to submit to it. I can possibly help it. I have been told that I must relieve me. Mr. Mary Dimmick, 59th and E Capitol St., Benning P.O., Washington, D.O. Second letter. I do not want to submit to it. I can possibly help it. I have been told that I must relieve me. Mr. Mary Dimmick, 59th and E Capitol St., Benning P.O., Washington, D.O. Second letter. "After following carefully your advice and taking Lydia E. Finkham's vegetable Compound, I am very anxious to send you this beautiful thing that I can take care of that valueand what you have done for me." Dealers say that as soon as a customer tries Dehance Starch it is immediately water-soluble. It can be used cold or boiled. Unless a man has horse sense he is up to make a donkey of himself. Gother Gryt's Sweet Powders for Children Successfully used by Mother Gray, nurses in the Children's Home in New York, cure Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach, Teething Disorders, move and regulate the Stoops and Destroy Worm. Over 80,000 tests are performed by FREE. Address A.S. Olmsted, LeRoY, N.Y. Trials in court may be postponed, but it's different with domestic trials. One of the best authorities estimates the area of the earth's surface at 196,791,384 square miles, of which about 53,000,000 square miles is land, the rest water. Throughout most of this 53,000,000 square miles Pillsbury's Vitos has made its way because it's so good. It is the ideal breakfast food, and may be had at any up-to-date grocery. Pity may be akin to love, but it's only a poor relation. TO CURE A GOLD IN ONE DAY take LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drugstores refund money if it fails to cure. K. W. BROVES signature is on each box. No. In a poker game the glad hand is ever intentional. The Pe-runa Almanac in 8,000,000 Homes. The Peruna Lucky Day Almanac has become a fixture in over eight million homes. It can be obtained from all druggists free. Be sure to inquire early. The 1905 Almanac is already published, and the supply will soon be exhausted. Do not put it off. Get one today. It is not safe to bet on anything—especially a sure thing. Storkeers report that the extra quantity, together with the superior quality of Defiance Starch makes it next to impossible to sell any other brand. The chesty individual is not necessarily broad-minded. Smokers appreciate the quality value of Lewis' Single Binder cigar. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Pooria, Ill. The telephone is a great reveler of character—a little of it good. DON'T FORGET A large 8-case package Red Cross Ball Blue, only 8 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Genius is merely another name for unrecognized talent along it they natural using them- mations of necessary. a woman is great. 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The jury spent only one minute in reaching a verdict. The sheriff will be asked to levy on the "District of Lake Michigan." Streeter was not in court, as he is dodging a writ in his wife's separate maintenance suit. Mr. Anderson is an Afro-American.—Chicago Record Herald. TOM O'ROURKE ON COLOR LINE Recently that veteran impresario, Tom O'Rourke, delivered himself as follows: "It makes me tired to hear these fighters and their managers talking about the color line. There's no such thing in pugilism. A fighter's a fighter, no matter what is the shade of his hide. There's no sentiment in the business. It's been my experience, when I hear a boxer say he won't fight soand-so because he's a 'nigger' that the white man is afraid the 'coon' will give him a beating." In selecting an all Western Football team E. C. Patterson in last week's Gallier's selects Mr. Marshall an Afro-American who is a member of the Minnesota team, in commenting upon this playing Mr. Patterson says, "Very few gains have been made around his (Marshall's) end this year. He is quick in discerning a play, powerful and sure as a tackler, and in carrying the ball has made consistent gains." It is perhaps the first time that an Afro-American has been selected as a member of that team. Mr. Walter Camp the veteran foot-ball player of Yale in selecting his all American team, also compliments the playing of Mr. Marshall. Eyes Tested Free o ifice i a. m. i a. m. p. m. m. until m. evening evening appoint murte mice mice ifice By the Leading Leading Doctor of Uptaipra Opposite Waiting Room. Phone 788 By the Rev. Kt. Leading Doctor of Optics Upstairs Opposite Street Car Waiting Room. Microwave Phone 788 Dr Lew Arntz Eminent Newspaper Correspondent Expresses Satisfaction Over Dr. Lew Arntz's Method of Correcting Errors of Refraction. Mr. L. F. Andrews, one of the earliest newspaper men in the city and for many years connected with the Iowa State Register, expresses satisfaction over the removal of all defects of visual ailments by bifocal glasses prescribed by Dr. Lew Arntz. Mr. Andrews in addition to his journalistic work is also a sanitary expert and for 18 years was connected with the state board of health. He has complied much valuable statistical matter and is at present state examiner of gasoline lamps. Although 76 years of age he is an active staff writer for the Register and Leader, and his articles on the early history of Des Moines and Iowa are read and praised throughout the state. Regarding the benefit to his vision derived through Dr. Arntz he says: L. E. ANDREWS "I desire to express satisfaction with the Perfection Bifocal glasses you fitted for my eyes, for one frame. The difference of refraction between the right and left eye was considerable, and not the slight difference in the pairment consequent in seventy-six years' use. All these details were entirely used by your skillful care. F. ANDREWS. In France there are $ 5,000,000 smokers, and of every fifteen there are eight who smoke a pipe, five who smoke cigars, and only two who use cigarettes. Still the French consume $ 4,000,000 cigarettes a year. STATE NOTES The following program is ready for state study. PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER 1905. PROGRAM FOR JACKEMBER 1905. First Meeting—Business day; paper; subject selected, followed by discussion Second Meeting—Household economics paper; "What constitutes good house- keeping"; demonstrations, roast meats. Third Meeting—Temperance day; study of alcohol and its effect upon the body. Fourth Meeting—Social day, lecture, music, reading. PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 1906. PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 1906. First Meeting—Business day, parishmentary drill. Second Meeting—Mother's day, paper, child study. Discussion, baths, clothing, table manners, religious training, patriotism, parental reverence. Third Meeting—Study of physiology the bones, the muscles and integument foods, digestion, circulation, respiration, discussion. Fourth Meeting—Music day; biographies of composers, instrumental and vocal selections. Discussion; Resolved that ragtime music should be eliminated. PROGRAM FOR FEBRUARY 1906. First Meeting—Business day. Paper subjects selected. Second Meeting—Study of civil government, state, government, civil government, law, writ of habeas corpus, tax, civil liberty, international law, citizens right of suffrage, political rights, civil rights. Origin of the constitution, House of Representatives and the Senate, President and vice President. Electors, how the number of electors are determined, name the executive department of the government, judiciary, the highest court, who presides, salary received, who is the chief justice, what is the court of claims, power of Congress, outlines of the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth amendments. Third Meeting—Household economics, papers, subject, [pure food, discussion, demonstrations, selected. Fourth Meeting—Study of George Washington, the causes that led to American revolution. Washington's administration, and the Declaration of Independence, PROGRAM FOR MARCH 1906. First Meeting—General history; the three great periods of history, the time embraced in each, and the events marking their separation. State some effects of each of the following conquests: The Mohammedans, the Normans, the Greeks, the Romans. Second Meeting—The Renascence period. Name the most illustrious persons of this period. Tell to what country each belonged, and in what respect each distinguished herself. Give an account of Charles V. Give some account of the Trogan war, and the literary production to which it gave rise. State some important fact in the life of the following persons: Aristides, Miltiades, Leonidas, Thermestocles and Socrates. Third Meeting—Give a brief account of Charles of England. The crusades The French revolution, Mary Queen of Scots, Queen Victoria. Fourth Meeting—Social day, prize spelling bee. PROGRAM FOR APRIL 1906. First Meeting—English Literature Give a short sketch of the life of Chaucer. Name his greatest work, and sketch briefly its plan. Reading, Canterbury Tales. Second Meeting—Sketch the rise of the drama down to the time of Shakespeare. Give the chief facts in Shakespeare's life. Describe ten of his dramas. Name the celebrated contemporaries of Shakespeare. Reading, Hamlet's Soliloquy. Third Meeting—Compare Byron and Burns, showing wherein their lives were alive, and wherein different. Name the principal works of each. Reading, "The Gotters Saturday night" "Child Harold." Fourth Meeting—Discuss the characteristics of the writings of Thackery and of Dickens. Name the principle works of each. Reading, "Vanity Fair," "The Old Curiosity Shop." Second Meeting—Negro authors, quotations, paper, reading, "Souls of Blask Folk." Discussion. We would like to hear from the following clubs: Violet Circle, Davenport; I. B. W., Otumwa; Paul Lawrence Dunbar, Muscatine; New Ideal, Davenport; also from the following state chairmans, Rescue Work, Church Clubs, Arts and Crafts, Recoprocity committee and committee on printing of By laws, application blanks and reports. We are glad to say that the following chairmans took their work immediately: Mrs. H. Downey, Club Extension; Mrs. B. Banister, Vice President and Extension committee; Mrs. S. V. Holly, chairman of Mother's Child Study; Mrs. Anna Bettus and Amy Junkins of Household Economics; Mrs. L. B. Palmer of Education; Mrs. Geo. Gray of Forestry. These women are not waiting for the election time to come, they are working at once. Next year the offices are made vacant because of the order of constitution and a hiat to the wise is sufficient. The workers merit the offices to be filled. "We hope the beginning of the new yet will find all officers, members and well wishers for better homes and conditions, working toward one end, and that success. Belle Graves. Subscribe for the Mystander. WASHINGTON, IOWA NOTES Marshall Crump is home from North Dakota where he has been with his sister Mrs. Fred Martin. Mr. and Mad, Cass. Bell have returned to Chicago, after a voyage of several months in the city. The election of officers for the Sunday School will occur the first Sunday in January. Mr. Geo. Crump and her brother Mr. Crayton of Hedrick, In., have gone to Mississippi for a three months visit. The exercises 'at the church Monday night were well rendered and the Christ, mas tree was a beauty to look upon. It was well filled with presents' everybody had a nice time. Nora Motta and Jas. Crump are in Muscatine rehearsing and will assist the Muscatine people in a play to be given next week for the benefit of the church. Geo. Crump of Drickruss spent Christmas at home. G. W. Blask went to Sigourney to go before the pension board for an examination for an increase in pension. Mrs. Winnipeg Johnson is quite poorly and does not seem to mend. Mrs. Millie Hill is getting better, she is able to be up and around. Mrs. Sailie Davis who has been sick is convexescent. A nice little time was had at the A. L. Hall home Wednesday night at the party given by Mrs. Edmonds and Eaton. Come again boys. Jesse Jones expects to visits in Oskaloosa soon. Chas. Payton of Muscatine visited at the W. L. Black home over Christmas. Jas. Daniel's presented his wife with a fine upright Shubert piano for a Christmas present. The following programme was rendered at the Christmas exercises at the church Monday. Opening song, Joy to the World, Congregation; Invocation, Superintendent G. W. Blask; Song, Star of the East, M. P. L. Wallace; Christmas selection, N. L. Black; gong Do you hear the Bells, Helen Motts, Ruth Block and Marie Whale; Recitation, Lella Jackson; Song Jack Frost, Grace and Lella Jackson; Recitation, Grace Jackson; Song Merry Christmas Bells, Helen Motts, Marie Whale and Ruth Black; Recitation, Helen Motts; Christmas essay Howard Mots; Reminiscence of Ye Old Times, Henry Hickman. A good crowd was present and the little children deserved much credit for the interest they took in making the exercises a success. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The P. L. D. literary met last week at the home of Mrs. Jackson on S. 8th St. On Dec. 19th Mt. Olive Lodge No. 17 A. F. and A. M. met with special communication and installed the following officers for the enquiry year. C. H. Searay, W. M.; W. D. Claybrook, S. W.; M. M. Robinson, Treasurer; Peter Johnson, Secretary; Clyde Washington S. D.; Geo Tyler, J. D.; W. M. Lavell, S. S; Geo Christian, J. S.; E. Marshall Chaplain, Wm. Kaspberry. Deep was the regret felt Monday afternoon when the citizens of this city learned of the and death of Mrs. Tolbert Wood in Colorado Springs. Mr. and Mrs. Woode made his city house for neatly a year and many strong ties of friendship were formed during that time. All feel the deepest regret and keenest sympathy to the bereaved husband. Mrs. Fanny Hawkins was hostess to a Christmas dinner party Monday evening from five to nine complimentary to Master Sydney Hubert. Mrs. A. M. Boyd and Mrs. A. J. Gray entertained a number of children at Christmas barty Monday evening. The children gave a programme suitable to the occasion after which two Christmas trees were unloaded and refreshments served. Mrs. Anna Boyd who took suddenly ll on her way to church Sunday evening is improving. Mrs. W. D. Claybrook is a Olinton visitor this week the guest of Rev. Boys and family. Mrs. Ed. Marshall is visiting friends in Omaha. Don't forget the Japanese Fan Drill New Years evening at the Odd Fellows' Hall. Last Friday Mrs. Thoe. Jackson gave a six o'clock dinner in honor of her son Arthur Jackson who is clarinetist In Cid Kentucky Company. Those present was the musical directors, J. M. Powell of Indianapolis, Ind. Chas. Hart Washington, D. C.; W. H. Pennell, Indianapolis, Ind. W. B. Lowery W. H. Lavell, this is Mr. Jackson's sixth season with the Old Kentucky company, he expects to leave the company the first of the year as he has taken onto himself a bride. Mr. and Mis. Jackson will live here. While in Seattle, Washington Arthur Jackson meet Kobt. Crump formerly of Hedrick. In. Mr Crump and wife are delighted with Washington. He is in the barber business. No 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, croup and whooping cough. It always cures and is pleasant to take. Children like it. Sold by all druggist. Hours Must Attend Church. Few people may be cognizant of the act that there is in existence an act if parliament which provides that persons who fail to attend divine services on Sunday shall be liable to imprisonment or one. The statute dates from the period of the protectorate, but that it is rarely enforced is proved only to conclusively by the spouse site dances which take place as so many public places of worship. Mrs. Mattle Bennings and Miss Ola Johnson of Hocking attended the Christmas exercises in Alba Saturday evening. Quite a low-ringer in town a township making Christmas purchases. The Sunday School exercises held as the A. M. E. church Saturday evening was quite a success. The prizes given to the junior class were a warded to Miss Lela Johnson and Mr. Theo. Parker. The Diana History Club held a very interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. H. Snoddy on Wednesday. Light re freshments were served by the hostest assisted by Mrs. M. Gaine. The Ladies' Sewing Circle met and held a very nice meeting as the home of Mrs. Della Martin Monday. After business the hostest entertained the members. King of All Cough Medicines. Mr. E. G. Gase, a mail carrier of Canton Center, Conn., who has been in the U. S. Service for about sixteen years, says; "we have tried many cough medicines-for croup, but Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is king of all and one to be relied upon every time. We also find it the best remedy for coughs and colds, giving certain results and leaving no bad after effects." For ale by all druggist. Hais made to Order. All work guaranteed. J. KIRKPATRICK, Practical Hatter Hais Cleaned, Dred and Reshaped Hais at Factory Frices. Best @ Hair on earth 817 Grand Ave. Near Park 120. Iowa 1900 EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109 1111 Grand Ave. Branch Office 504 MULBERG ST. Phone 579 CLARA A. CLIFF General Steengrhapper, and Notary Public..... We do high grade work in Copying, Manifolding, Mimeographing Name and Address inserting to perfectly match, and guarantee satisfaction. Give us your order. METCAL PHONES Office 1917 Residence 958 ROOM 898, 900, 900 G)D BLOCK Des Moines, Ia STATE OFFICERS OF THE IOWA FEDERAL NATIONAL ACRYTIC FAN WOMEN Mrs. Helena Downey, State Organizer, 1171 Bassaw Street, Ottawa. Mrs. Belle Graves, president, 1110 Center St., Des Moines, ia.; Mrs. G Gray, first vice-president, 1716 717th Cedar Rapids, ia.; Mrs. Mack Taylor, second vice-president, 1716 717th ia.; Mrs. Miss Lisa Sheff, soff- recording secretary, Lock Box 7, Okea loosa, ia.; Mrs. Fannie Grooms, co- responding secretary, 1128 Eight Ela- st St., Muscatine; Mrs. E. B. Lewis- treasureur, 613 Harrison St., Daven- port, ia; chairmans of state commis- sion Mrs. Ann Betts chairman of Mothers Child Study, Cedar Rapids Kookuk, ia.; Mrs. Holly, chairman of Mothers Child Study, Cedar Rapids ia.; Miss Maud Ousley, chairman of Afts and Crafts, Muscatine, Iowa. Mrs. Emma Gardner, chairman of Reciprocity Bureau, Rural Route No 5, Ottawa ia.; Mrs. Gerritte Evans ia.; Mrs. L. B. Palmer, chairman of St. Dubuque, ia.; Mrs. L. R. Palmer chairman of Educational Committee 28 Rolling Block, Des Moines. 60 YEARS' EXPERIENCE PATENTS TRADE MARKS DESIGNS COPYRIGHTS & C. quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an innovation is strictly confidential. HANDBOOK companies strictly confidential. HANDBOOK patents free. Oldest agency for securing patent. Patent taken through him & receive special notice, without charge, in the Scientific American. A handmade illustrated weekly. Largest circulation of any scientific journal. Terma $4 a year for monthly publication. MUNN & Go 3819roadway, New York Branch Office, 65 F St., Washington, D. C. SPECTACLES MADE TO FIT ANY EYE EXT. EAR-MOSE & THROAT CURED EYES TESTED FREE D. DUNK CAN. OCCULISH RED MOINE, IOWA. [ ] We carry a full line of all styles of hair goods. Switches, from 50c to..... $ 1.50 Ranges..... 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 Pompadour, 75c to..... 1.00 Saddles..... 1.00 THE ATTIC PHILOSOPHER. Lots of people lose a good character going after a good income. It's hard work living up to the income people sometimes think you get. He is a wise man who knows how to be just familiar enough to borrow a dollar. It must be a difficult matter for a woman with false teeth to hold a mouthful of hairs. Iowa State Bystander DRS MOINES, IOWA FRIDAY, DECEMBER 29. Published every Friday by the BRYAN- DER Publishing Co., Des Moines, Ia. Iowa 'phone 899. Official paper of the M. W. U. Grand Lodge of Iowa, A. 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For professional, legal and announcements; cards, yearly contracts, etc., terms are given on application, advertising is to be applied to. We are prepared to do first class job work at reasonable prices. All of our work is guaranteed. The Iowa State Bystander is the oldest Afro-American journal published in 1894 and is read by nearly all the colored people of Iowa. We have correspondents in the following towns; Clinton ..... A. A. Bush Kookup ..... A. J. Fields Mt. Pleasant. Miss Lydia F. Bartlett Muscatine ..... A. M. Fannie Grooms Marshallown. O. O. O. Ottery. E. Edna A. Martin Rock Island ..... James Toliver Sixus City. Miss Myrtle Downing Moline, ill. Mrs. R. H. Pollard Boone ..... Miss Mary Coleman Washington ..... N. L. Black Galesburg, ill. T. S. Patton Burlington ..... Miss Elise Wilson Dubuque ..... Henry A. Marin Papahouls, Minn. Mrs. G. H. Wade Alba ..... May May Davis Cedar Rapids. Mrs. Adaldeale Perkins Ft. Madison ..... Anar Harper Oskaloosa ..... Luella E. 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Church - Comer of 11 preaching at 11 a.m and 8 m.; Class and prayer preaching at 11 a.m and 8 m.; Class and prayer Eworth School 7 p.m.; Eworth School 7 p.m. Eworth School 7 p.m.; Eworth School 7 p.m. O. A. Johnson, pastor, 800 11th St Maple street Baptist Church - Situated on E. Sunday School at 10 a.m.; Preaching at 11 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. U.C. Superintendent, Wm. O. Cox 11th Bible teacher. Rev. J. O. S. Winusba, pastor Union Congregational Church - Corner Tent Sunday School at 18 m.; evening service 7:30 Sunday School at 18 m.; evening service 7:30 W. F. Woster, Wednesday evening 8 SECRET ORDERS North Star Lodge. No. 2. A. F. & A. - Meez Hall. North-west corner of Tuesdge and Ceppe street. H. E. Jacobs, W. M.; Harrison Solomon Commandery, No. 6. - Meez Second and Fourth Thursday in each month Hall. North-west corner of Humbard E. C.; Ggo H. G. Hickman, Humbard E. C. Nacomi Court No. 8. - Meez Second Monday in each month at Mascotte hall. M. L. V. Mairn, Matron; Mrs. J. 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