Iowa State Bystander

IOVA STATE BYSTANDER. CITY NEWS. M.B. If you have relatives or friends visit in the city or going to make a visit, please show us and all your local news-news. Rev. M. G. Newman of Council Bluffs in our city last week on business. Clay Lewis entertained at six o'clock on Wednesday the 14th in honor of Roe Rollsens who left on the 15th for California to join her husband, how she will visit her brother in Denver, Colo., enroute to California. Mr. Albert Walker an employee at a Legislature from Marshalltown, at Friday morning for his home to visit a few days. Mr. Walker is one of our good industrious common sense men who is preparing for a holiday day. When in Buxton, Iowa stop at offers Bros. for meals, lunches and lodging. Short order a specialty, East First street. A mock trial will be held next week for 31st to the 23rd inclusive at the Barn's M. E. church. Mr. C. G. Phelps selected for criminal offence, the attorney for prosecution are H. Seymour Joe Jackson and Jessie Graves, for defense are A. L. Smith, Wm. Jackson, Jake Robinson, the presiding judge is Attorney J. B. Bush. The St. Paul's A. M. E. Congregational through the courtesy of Dr. H. O. Goden will hold service at Central church of Christ at four o'clock Sunday afternoon, at which time several persons will be baptized. Miss Ethel Powers St. Paul's pipe-organist will inside at the organ and Prof. Geo. I. it'll full chorus of fifty voices will sing. There will be baptizing at the church at 10:30 also by sprinkling. A Colored republican Club recently organized on 10th and Center street with a membership of nearly forty users held a meeting last Tuesday at 100 Center street a large crowd was present notwithstanding the extreme and weather. Speeches were made by M. Brenton, Geo. Banks, Wm. Tom. Mr. Dennis, J. S. Beverly, Wm. Burbs also the following candidates J. Novan candidate for Alderman of third Ward J. E. Tusant candidate for derman of Second Ward and Geo. Odson candidate for City Engineer. They will have a meeting next Tuesday evening at which time all candidates are invited to be present. services at Union Congregational Church. Corner of Tenth and Park Streets. Sunday February 18, Morning service 18:30. Topic "Life's Climax". Afternoon, three o'clock Men's League. A popular meeting. Ladies invited, the Evening service 7:30 "The Man left Behind" Y. P. S. Christian Endeavor 7:00 p.m. Sunday School 12:00 m. Wednesday evening 7:30 prayer meeting and Bible study. Rev. H. W. Porter. Pastor. THE CITY FEDERATION. The City Federation met at St. Pauls M. E. church Wednesday at 3:00 clock. The following clubs were presented: Harriet Beecher Stowe, oration, Busy Beecher Sewing Circle, missionary Society, Burns' M. E., Winthian Sewing Circle, Oak Park aggressive Circle, Callanan Industrial. peers were read by Mesdames Bryant, awards, Wilburn, Selma Stanton-town, Carr and Warrick. Subjects discussed were Civil Governments and oromics and Revolutionary Period. committees and ushers were appointed to the state convention, which concludes May 28 in our city. The lecture will be given at Burns' F. E. church Monday May 28. Reception at Corinthian Baptist church Tues. evening May 29. Sessions at St. Paul's A. M. E. church May 28, 29, 30. Executive Board May 28 at 4 o'clock. public to the ladies. A social purity meeting at 2:30. Nothing is being left done to make this meeting a success Mrs. Bryant, organist of Corinthian Baptist church, will have entire charge the music during convention. Mesdames Erickson, Reeves, Johns, Palmer. Rivers, Gould, Butts and arricks will assist Mrs. Graves as receivers the night of the reception; use ladies representing the clubs entaining the Federation. Mrs. M. Warrick, Pres. Mrs. B. Graves, Sec. Next meeting first Wednesday in arch at St. Paul's A. M. E. church, members of above named clubs are members of the City Federation. OPLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. 8 W. Third St. IOWA PHONE 1816-X DUNBAR. The death of Paul Laurence Dunbar last Friday removes from the scenes of this busy world one of America's greatest poets, and certainly the greatest poet that our race has yet produced. Born in absolute poverty of slave parentage with no means to eduate their children. Therefore this poor boy after graduating from the High School at his old home town was forced tc go to work as an elevator boy at $4.00 per week. This child of poverty and man of destiny within only eight years of active life was heard in both hemispheres, and today his poetry is read and spoken in the civilized world where the English language is spoken. His rise was phenomenal and he died in the midst of young life, only 34 years old, yet it was known that tuberculosis had claimed him a year ago, yet he worked on until the very last, and his last production was just issued a month ago. And from the time he issued "When Malinda Sings" down till his last book entitled, "Howdy Honey, Howdy," he has written hundreds of poetry, prose and novels that will ever live as a monument to Negro genius dialect and ability. While he had faults we dislike, yet let us utilize, extole and emulate the good in his life. An angel robed in spotless white, Bent down and kissed the sleeping night. Night woke to blush; the sprite was gone. glove. Men saw the blush and called it dawn. DOUGLASS. This week we are called upon to eulogize the good deeds of a great and inspiring man of our race, the Hon. Frederick Douglass, who was born on or about the 17th day of February 1817, in Tuckahoe county Maryland, in those dark and cruel slavery days when the star of hope nor the light of freedom could not be seen in the distant future. Born in the lowest depths of poverty, ignorance, superstition and slavery—fighting with the dogs for a living—with no mother to love him, no father to care for him, save the Father of us all. He grew to manhood, was self-educated, self-emancipated and marched onward and upward until this child of nature was heard by Presidents, Kings, Monarchs and Potentates. His eloquent voice rang out in halls and pulpits, from rostrums and platforms, until nations heard him and his poor enslaved race was emancipated by the blood of millions and the cost of billions. Frederick Douglass was undoubtedly one of the greatest diplomats, orator, and reformes that America has yet produced. He had further to climb and went further up the rounds of fame than any man, and today his great history, honest character, inspiring magnetism and true loyalty will ever appeal to aspiring and struggling humanity the world over. Cleaning and Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing. Special attention given ladies' garments. Ia. Phone 1846-M Leave Orders for Coal. O. B. RIVERS, 589 Seventh street. LOCALS FOR CLUBS. We hope the election of delegates will occur the last week in March or first in April. No club membership is counted loyal that allows the president to report more members than are willing to buy minutes thirty members ought to read thirty minutes. All club presidents of State Federation will kindly oblige Miss Maud Ousley 321 Mulberry street, Muscatine, Ia. and Mrs. Belle Graves 725 2nd street Des Moines by sending names and entire list of membership neatly written, not later than March 10. The Hyde Investment and Real Estate Co., at 120 West Grand avenue have a large list of property for sale and trade. They also have a list of houses for rent. Both phones, Iowa 793; Mutual 928 Main. R. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Sec. Subscribe for the Bystander. CARL HOFFMAN. Mr. Carl Hoffman has announced his name as a candidate for Alderman of the Third Ward. He was born 46 years ago, lived in Polk County for 30 years and in the Fourth Ward ever since it was a ward. He is a strong republican, a laboring man's friend and never ask or held any office. He believes in a good business administrator. He is a sociable gentleman to meet, and those who know him respect him. His friends are working hard for him, if elected will make a good Councilman. FREDERICK Born Feb. 17, 1817. GEORGE H. KERR. It is a pleasure to present to our readers the picture of Geo. H. Kerr, who is a candidate for Alderman-at-Large. He was born in Edwardsville, Ill., and was raised on a farm. His father was a member of the Illinois legislature; came to Iowa and was a member of the Iowa legislature, also elected to Congress. He was an abolitionist, a life long Republican, a true friend of the colored people, and his son George is just as true. Young George graduated from Cornell College and came to this city and entered into the linotype business in partnership with Mr. Cousins and they are successful business men. Mr. Kerr is a pleasant social man to meet and believes in fairness and just dealings with all people. He stands for a good business administration and societty your support. Via the North-Western Line, for tickets to be sold Feb. 25, 26 and 27 with favorable return limits, on account of Quadrennial Convention Student Volunteer Movement for Foreign Missions. Choice of routes from Chicago. Apply to agents Chicago & North-Western By. Brereton For Alderman-at-Large It is a pleasure this issue to present the name of Mr. William H. Brereeton, who is a candidate for Alderman at Large of East Des Moines. He was born in 1858; came to Polk county 1868 and began working with his parents on a farm. Later he came to Des Moines where he learned the brick layers trade, which he has followed all his life. He is now a contractor and by his honesty and hard toil has made a success in his own business, which show that he would be a good safe man to entrust the business of the city with. He has always been a staunch republican; was elected alderman of the Sixth ward for two terms which he filled with credit to himself and constituents. Two years ago he ran against Mr. Whitney for alderman at large for his second term and only lacked a very few votes of being nominated. He is a good friend of the colored people and solicits your vote, DOUGLASS. Died Feb. 20. 1895. J. F. DONOVAN. J. F. Donovan, the popular cigar man on Mulberry street, is a candidate for Alderman of Tuird ward. He is one of Des Moines old and highly respected citizens, a good business man, thorough Republican and will no doubt make a good councilman if elected. He is friendly toward the colored people and will treat all classes fairly. He believes in a business and honest administration of affairs. His friends are working hard for his nomination. Lame Back. This ailment is usually caused by rheumatism of the muscles and may be cured by applying Chamberlain's Pain Balm two or three times a day and rubbing the parts vigorously at each application. If this does not afford relief, bind on a piece of flannel slightly dampened with Pain Balm, and quick relief is almost sure to follow. For ale by all druggists. THEO. HAFNER. J. H. The above picture is a true likeness of Theo. Hafner of the Fourth ward, who is a candidate for Alderman. He is a Des Moines boy, born in this city in the Fourth ward in 1866, and has lived there all his life. Certainly no man could be better posted or know the needs of said ward better than one who has spent all his life here. This young man is a hard working young man and has been a laborer all his life, a machinist by trade, employed by the American Iron Works. He is a hard working Republican and has been all his life. He never held or asked for an office before. His father, Adam Hafner, so well known by all the older citizens, use to be Alderman Mr. Hafner enters the race unledged to any one or any corporation. He solicit your support. L. C. SUTHERLAND We present our readers the cut of L. C. Sutherland, a candidate for City Auditor. He is the present alderman-at-large of West Des Moines. He is a rising young Republican, true to his friends and loyal to his principles. He has only served one term as alderman and made an excellent record, always voting as he thought right. His friends say that from experience and qualification he has but few equals. He is a friend to our race and its best interest. Mr. Sutherland is affable and congenial to meet. He is in the wholesale millinery business. His many friends are working very hard for his nomination and ask your support. WM. J. VAN DYKE. Wm. J. Van Dyke, a prominent citizen of East Des Moines, is a candidate for Alderman of the Sixth ward. He is an Iowan by birth; born in 1858 and came to this city, same ward, in 1870. He is a self made man—a brick layer by trade, and was foreman for the Capital Brick and Pipe Co., for years, also foreman of the new court house and some of the largest buildings that have been built in our city. Those who have worked for him or with him speak in praise of him as an honest, just and good man. He is a life long Republican, always working for the g. o. p.—never held or asked for an office himself before. He is a friend to the colored people and give them a square deal. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. A Habit to be Encouraged The mother who has acquired the habit of keeping on hand a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, saves herself a great amount of uneasiness and anxiety. Coughs, colds and croup, to which children are susceptible are quickly cured by its use. It counteracts any tendancy of a cold to result in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of group appear, it will prevent the attack. This remedy contains nothing injurious and mothers give it to little ones with a feeling of perfect security. Sold by all draggle JAMES A. MERRITH. Mr. James A. Merrith has come out as a candidate for City Solicitor. He was born in New York in 1853, came to Iowa in 1856, and was educated in the public schools, graduated from the Western College in Toledo, Ia. Then he attended Ames and State University at Iowa City; was admitted in 1878 and has practiced ever since. He was city attorney for Toledo before coming here 10 years ago. He is an honest able lawyer, ever faithful to his clients. A life long Republican and use to make speeches for the g. o.p. He is a born abolitionist and has never asked or held any office in or city before. He will protect the property and rights of the people and will guard well its franchises, with equal rights for all and special privileges toward none is his motto. He will make a good City Solicitor. He solicits your support. REAM C. JOHNSON. One of our well known citizen who is a candidate for Alderman of the Fourth Ward is Ream C. Johnson, born in Indiana in 1855 came to Iowa in 1850 and to Polk County in the fall of 1860, learned the harness business and followed it for years. He learned the civil engineering for railway which he followed for many years. He organized the city fire department of our city and was its chief from 1882 till 1891, while on here he appointed the first colored man ever went on the fire department in our city and that was Fred Jackson who is still on and is one of the best fireman in the city or the west he has driven the Eighth street wagon many years and has never had an accident. Ream Johnson has never held an elective office and his friends think he is thus entitled. Itching Piles. If you are acquainted with anyone who is troubled with this distressing aliment you can do him no greater favor than to tell him to try Chamberlain's Salve. It gives instant relief. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by all druggists. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS. Mrs. S. Joe Brown of Des Moines returned home this morning after a visit in Buxon and Oskaloosa. Henry Lucas of Grinnel after a pleasant visit in Oskaloosa returned home Wednesday morning. Those on the sick list are Aunt Lovie Lee, Mrs Scott and Mrs. Raben Hill. Attorney G. H. Woodson and S. J. Joe Brown departed for Albia Wednesday morning to have the trial of Mrs. Lulu Austin who is charged with the murdering of her husband in Buxon. The Progressive Club will give an entertainment on Wednesday night the 21st Programme for the evening will be a peanut excursion which promises to furnish an enjoyment for all. Meeting National Butter Maker's Association. The occasion of the meeting of the National Butter Makers' Association, Chicago, February 9th to 25th, is to be accompanied with an interesting dairy show at the b'g Coliseum. The show will include exhibits of dairy machinery and dairy products of every description. Everybody in the west is interested in this industry, either directly or indirectly. For the benefit of those who desire to attend, the Chicago & North-Wester Railway announces special low rates February 15th to 22nd, inclusive concerning which full particulars can be had on application to ticket agents Lots of snow. Mrs. M. Chastman who has been ill is able to be out again. Mrs Rev. Newman is ill with lagripe. Jeff Perkins is quite sick. DECIMAURA quoques. Rev. M. G. Newman made a business trip to Des Moines this week and reports having met many friends that was glad to see him. He called on the Bytasand office and found stick and fount and press in operation. W. A. Smiley donated five lots in Railroad addition to be disposed of for the benefit of the new A. M. E. church. The Baby Show given by the Merry Makers Club at the A. M. E. church last Monday night was a success. It was well attended. Baby Means took first prize, baby Fisher second and baby Bark third. An enjoyable time was had with plenty of refreshments. The results was $37.10 net. The organization of Woman's Club is becoming interesting. WHY I LIVE. Life is more than to eat or sleep. Something to give and something keeps Something to give to the needy. Or keep all and be called greedy. 'Tis something more than to brave Some great danger a life to save; Or to think, 'tis something grand To belong to some humane band. Something more than to work or play To be happy or to be gay; To seek life's pleasures as they go: Or be called Mr. So and So. For when life's work or play is done, Another life has just begun; Be it one in the deph below Or to heaven that we may go. I live because God lets me live: That each day I may something give To his cause, or the cause of right: And do his will with all my might. KEOKUK NOTES. The funeral of the late Lara Davis was held from the A. M. E. church Wednesday afternoon Feb. 7th. Rev. Lewis pastor of that church officiating. A large concourse of friends gathered to pay their last respects. There were flowers in profession. Burial in Oakland cemetery, The pill-bearers were J. Draal, H. Woodard, Thos. Rush, A. Armstrong, F. Jinkins and James Smith. A game supper was given at the Pilgrim Kest church Thursday evening which was quite a success. A surprise party was tendered the old lady Washington who resides at South Tenth street by sixteen of her lady friends Wednesday. Every one carried a well laden basket. A grand time was reported Chas. Alden received word last week that his son John who resides in Milwaukee was very ill, his brother Williams left here for Milwaukee Tuesday and brought him home to Keokuk last Friday morning, his condition is very critical, but some hope is entertained for his recovery. Dr. E. E. Budanauro, the minister from Havana, Cuba has returned and is assisting Rev. Smothers in conducting a series of protracted meetings at Seventh street Baptist church, an invitation of welcome is extended to all. Everybody is looking forward to the grand Easter entertainment that will be given by the Iowa Commandery at Gibson Opera House on Monday night after Easter. Mrs. Isaac Lea Hillis. President of the Iowa Congress of Mothers has extended an invitation to the Mothers' Club of Cleave Circle to join the Iowa Congress of mothers. Those joining the Club are also entitled to a membership in the national Congress as well, they also have the privilege to send their President and one delegate for every ten members. Delegates will be entertained and the club will have time on the programme to report its work. Mrs. Hillis resides at 1628 sixth Avenue. Des Moines, Iowa and sends her cordial greetings to the ladies of Cleave Circle. Mrs. Albert Armstrong is quite ill. The Sunshine Wavely Club recently organized for the purpose of raising funds to apply on the A. M. E. church debts. They will give an entertainment Wednesday day and Thursday night at their church, Everybody cordially invited. OTTUMWA NEWS. A very pretty home wedding occurred Wednesday evening. Miss Cecelia Fowler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Fowler was the bride and the groom was Mr. Albert W. Mash of Langsburg, Mich igan. Miss Nellie Fowler sister of the bride was maid of honor and Mr. Herbert Elliot of Lausung, Mich. was groom bestman. The ceremony took place at eight o'clock at the residence and was performed by Rev. A. B. Hightsloe in the presence of seventy-five guests. The bride was gowned in white albastros trimmed in point lace and carried bride's roses. Mendelssohn's wedding march was played by Miss Bernice Davis, after the ceremony a three course wedding supper was served. Mr. and Mrs. Mash left Thursday morning for Langsburg, Mich, where they will make their home. Estelle Fowler and Julian Campbell cousins of the bride received. SPECIALISES MADE TO FIT ANY EVENT DESEASES OF THE CITY-AR MOSSE & THIRD CURBLE EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN OCCULISSE DEATH SEEMED NEAR rew a Chicago Women Found Help When Hope was Fast Fading Away. Mrs. E. T. Gould, 914 W. 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For further information address the Dr. Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N.Y. Misguided Waits (of sleeper resurrection) were very good." "Noil! Noil! Noil!" Saturnine households—"Isn't there? If I come down to you I'll make you alter your opinion!"—Punch. A venerable editor of an Artois newspaper got square with a delinquent subscriber in the following noeil of his death: "Decased was a male-taned man, with a mouth for a woman, who had another man's wife, and joined the church at the first opportunity. He ewed us seven dollars on the paper." A Paris physician is in great demand by stage beauties. He has pawned his wife, who is to be colored to suit the fancy of their owner. This is accomplished by the injection of a liquid into the eye to bind the pupil. By his system, pale eyes have been transformed into deep-violet orts in a few seconds, no apparent injury to the patient. A schoolmaster teaching from a window was an unusual sight recently witnessed in Gournochel, France. The mayor had dismissed the school teacher self in his school, so as not to be scaled pelled an appeal to the profect of the department. The town then beheld the extraordinary sight of the children standing in the street outside, and being taught through the school, the teacher triumphed, for the mayor finally yielded. A BOY'S BREAKFAST There's a Natural Food That Makes Its Own Way. There's a boy up in Hoosick Falls, M. A. Y., who is growing into sturdy manhood on Grape-Nuts breakfast. It might have been different with him, as his mother explains: "My 11-year-old boy is large, well developed and active, and has been made so by his fondness for Grape-Nuts food. At five years he was a very nervous child and was subject to frequent attacks of indigestion which used to rob him of his strength and were very tremblesome to deal with. He never seemed to care for anything for his breakfast until I tried Grape-Nuts, and I has never had to change him. He has his entire breakfast of Grape-Nuts food. He has always refilled by him and has always that it satisfies him better than the ordinary kind of a meal. "Better than all he is no longer troubled with indigestion or nervousness, and has got to be a splendidly developed fellow since he began to use Grape-Nuts food." Name given by Preston C. Battle, Michigan. There's a reason. Read the little note: "The Road to Wilville," is Iowa State Bystander Ronald Sage says "a man cannot have too much money." That's our experience. France has solved the problem of what to do with expirements. Let them live in fairs. Mr. Sebwab continues to receive condolences on the $40,000,000 residence he must noon occupy. One pleasant feature of the revolution in Ecuador is that it was all over with before we knew it had happened. "Who was the first advertiser?" asks the Philadelphia Record. We don't know, but undoubtedly he found it paid. And how about personally conducted excursions to Mars when the cameras flend tackles thought photography? Theatrical managers will "drop Shakespeare." However, this is better than the usual procedure of murdering him. Dramatic art, says Orlenoff, the Russian actor, seeks to make suffering fashionable. Humanitarianism seeks to diminish it. If the doctor did not use imposting Latina names for their remedies should we have as much confidence in them as we do now? The number of swine in the country is small. One wishes he could say that the amount of hogginess is also very limited. A dispatch from Constantinople says in other words that Karateeology Pashe has gone to join the original Akhnoob of Swat. A fashion writer says: "One can get a real cutie layette for a baby for $8,000." Wouldn't that make you join a race suicide club? Col Mann says he returned some of the money he borrowed from millionaires. He also has had teeth pulled at some time in his career. Maybe the dressmakers have an idea that dull, unobservant man will not be able to identify a hoopekirt if it is called a "circletree." Ecuador has had another earthquake. Earthquakes dare not come looking around Venezuela while Castro has on his fighting clothes. The Sunday jag is a part of the week's work, according to a Chicago man. He never discovered that by booking into his pay envelope. A writer wants to know whether cooking makes wrinkles in a woman's face. Well, certain styles of cooking make wrinkles in men's faces. It is pleasant to see a man of Grower Cleveland's age and weight joshing the doctors just as if he were not the least bit afraid of them. A mournful wall from across the Pacific reminds us from time to time that Korea finds the process of being eaten alive somewhat unpleasant. Major General Trotski, the new military commander at St. Petersburg, may be pardoned for believing the government will now win in a walkski. The fact that a red petticoat did not figure in the story of that Pennsylvania maiden who flagged two express trains leads one to doubt its accuracy. Mr. Bafford is not convinced of the truth of the French saying that "there is no indispensable man." He will get into parliament with an open mind on the subject. The Newport papers do not say how many cords of wood Mr. and Mrs. Alfred G. Vanderbilt received as presents on the occasion of their wooden wedding. Wireless reports from the drydock Dewey show that she is making more than 100 miles a day on her voyage to Manila, and for a drydock like the Dewey that is going some. They need no injections in China. Railway employees at Hankow threatened to strike, and the vicious announcement that every striker would be beheaded. It was not law, but it "went." Capt. Cook in his second and most successful exploring voyage sailed some 20,000 miles in two years. Chief engineer Baum of the Norddeutscher Lloyd has sailed 2,400,000 in forty years. It is a swiffer age. Queen Isabella, who staked Columbus, was the first woman whose portrait was put on a postage stamp by this country. The list has grown somewhat, but has not yet reached Anna Gould, who staked Boni Castelane. Livery stable keepers in Connecticut are held by a decision of a court in that state to be not liable as common carriers to exercise extraordinary care for the safety of passengers. Now will the hard cider toppers in the Nutmeg State be good! The man in Washington, Penn., who has signed a pledge always to tell his wife the truth has set an example that will not be generally followed. Do wives want their husbands always to tell them the truth—when they don't look quite as well as usual, for instance? Men are so ignorant! "I always thought," remarked an English judge, "that a parasol and a sunshade were the sunsack." "No," replied the witness on the stand; "a sunshade is to keep the sun off; a parasol is to flirt with." ables BELIEVED WILL PASS HOUSE State Food and Dairy Commissioner Is Given Authority and His Salary Is Increased $500 Annually.—County Attorney Must Act. Des Moines, Feb. 14.—The Newbury food bill passed the senate yesterday by a unanimous vote. The result of the roll call was 45 to 0. The bill as it passed the senate was practically the bill as it came last Thursday from the committee on agriculture. Two amendments were adopted on the floor of the senate yesterday, but they did not relate to the vital provisions of the bill. In view of the unanimous vote in the senate, there is little doubt that the bill will pass the house. The bill is entitled "An act to pre- vent the adulteration, misbranding and imitation of foods, to change the name of the state dairy commissioner to the state food and dairy commissioner and to denounce his duties. Witnessing the voting were: Courtright, Crossley, Hogne and Sanders. As the bill went through the senate, county attorneys will have to prosecute for violation of the measure. If the governor approves the measure, the governor may appoint an outside attorney to do the business. This will mean to the community that the county attorney is derelict in discharging the duties of his office. It will mean that there are few cases in which the county attorney will fail to do business. M'CUTCHEON TRIAL IS ON AT IDA GROVE M'CUTCHEON TRIAL IS ON AT IDA GROVE Ida Grove, Feb. 14—In the trial of the state vs. Fred C. McCutchone, the work of selecting the jury was completed yesterday, and the attorneys have made their opening statements of what promises to be the most interesting case ever before the courts of this county. It is a most important case, not only because of the prominence of the parties, but because of the nature of the case. A private bank with $23,600 capital went to the wall upon the death of the principal owner and disclosed liabilities aggregating $100,000 more than the assets. The young son of the principal owner and now he is being tried for accepting deposits when, it is alleged, he knew the bank was insolvent. Fred C. McCutcheon, the defendant, was the oldest son of the late E. H. McCutcheon of Holstein, who was a prominent party leader of the republicans in Iowa, and who for some years was the republican state central committee. Young McCutcheon gained fame as the manager of the University of Iowa football teams in 1899, 1900 and 1901, and managed the famous 1900 championship team that defeated the Wolverines. He was the owner of the west, the only time it has ever been held by the Hawkeye institution. Fred McCutcheon is only 30 years of age, but the trouble that has come upon him, through no fault of his, has been made clear by sitting in the court room he showed that he has aged materially in the past year. PROTEST AGAINST RATE REGULATION Des Moines, Feb. 16—Representative McHie of Vinton presented a petition in the house of representatives yesterday morning from the Joint Protective Board of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen of the Chicago & Northwestern railroad, opposing the passage of any new security bygress Living arbitrary power to the interstate commerce commission to fix transportation rates. The petition declares that such power would endanger the vested property rights and would also be liable to result in curtailing the wages of the railway emigrants. The petition also believes that the movement for regulation is really agitation for rate reduction. The petition is a printed circular with a blank left for the name of the legislator to whom it is sent. It is stated that copies of the protest are being sent to all legislators, both in congress and state assemblies representing districts in which railway employees are resident. Des Moines, Feb. 15.—The supreme court yesterday upheld Judge James A. Howe of the district court here and declared the new state law imposing a tax of 1 per cent on the gross receipts of insurance companies constitutional and valid. The action in the lower court was brought by the court to the state court to citation and seventeen other associations against State Treasurer G. S. Gilbertson and State Auditor B. F. Carroll. The insurance companies sought to recover taxes, which were paid under protest. They claimed the statute under which the taxes were collected was invalid and would deny the defendants demurred to the allegations and were sustained. Judgments were rendered against the companies for costs. Each appealed to the supreme court and the cases were considered together. If a wise young man calls on a girl and she asks little brother to recite for him, the hint is quite sufficient. Des Moines, Feb. 14.—Coachive evidence of the existence of a combination to divide Missouri between the Standard Oil Co. the Republic Oil Co. and the Western-Pierce Co. was given yesterday by Frank Northwestern, the chief red healer in which Attorney General Herbert Handley of Missouri and Frank Hagerman of Kansas City, Standard Oil attorney, were the chief actors. After the hearing Attorney General Hadley announced that he had sufficient evidence to convince the court of the truth of the charges he had made his attorney against the Standing Oil Attorney. Attorney General Hadley and his assistants, Rush C. Lake, conducted the proceedings, which were held in the offices of Read and Read, attorneys, before Notary Public Phil Halsey. A. D. Eddy of Chicago and Mr. Hagerman appeared as attorneys for the Standard Oil company. M. Northup and P. E. Lyman, both of Chicago, appeared and their deportations will be sent to Jefferson City, for use by the state in its ouster case against the Standard. Mr. Northup the manager of the Scotfield, Shurmer and Teagle Oil company at St. Louis from 1901 to 1907. When the company was absorbed by the Republic Oil company he remained as manager for the Republic one year and then went to Chicago as manager for the same concern. PRISON SENTENCES Des Moines, Feb. 16.—An indiscrete sentence bill was introduced in the house of representatives by Cummings yesterday morning, and referred to the house committee on judiciary. The bill provides that when a person is sentenced to the penitentiary for a crime, the court shall fix a maximum and minimum term for which such person may be imprisoned; the maximum term shall not be longer than the longest term fixed by law nor the minimum term shorter than the shortest term for the offense of which he is convicted. The governor is given power to appoint a board of pardon commission to administer more than two of whom shall be of the same political party. The terms of the first members named on the board are to be two, four and six years, and thereafter the term of each member shall be six years. The board is empowered to hold at least four sessions each year, and the memorials of the members shall be held in session, with necessary expenses, but their salaries shall not exceed $1,000 per year. The commissioners are given powers to appoint a secretary at a salary of $1560 a year, and such other clerical help as they shall need. It is made the duty of the board to appoint a parole remission officer fine or release from imprisonment, arising from conviction of crimes and misdemeans. No pardon, parole or remission of fine is to be granted except upon unanimous recommendation of the board addressed to the governor, who then has power to act with such powers, and limitations "as he thinks proper." SUFFRAGE BILL IS KILLED BY HOUSE Des McInnes, Feb. 14.—After a long debate the house of representatives yesterday voted down the woman's suffrage resolution. Before the ballot was announced the vote stood 20 to 44. Then there were several changes and the final result was 37 to 50, thirteen absent or not voting. The amendment was called up unexpectedly and debated at great length. In spite of the blizzard that ranged about the state house, a large crowd gathered to hear the arguments. After the vote had been reversed, Representatives Cummings and Wright, who were impeached, cause of suffrage for the women of the state, filed a motion to reconsider and the lobby, headed by Mrs. Evelyn Dame, began a personal campaign to convert the members whose names appeared upon the "nay" side of the tally sheet. The opinion of those opposed to resolution, however, seemed to be that the house will not greatly change the vote and that the house will not allow it to pass this year. Des Mohnes, Feb. 10—Governor Cummins has authorized the Register and Leader to announce that he will be a candidate for renomination for governor of Iowa. "It is but fair to my friends to know definitely my intentions and the representative of that paper, yesterday afternoon. "You may make the announcement that I have decided to be a candidate for renomination. As to the reasons for this decision, I expect to publish a letter to the republicans of Iowa, within a few days and a week, to inform the pressure of other work. But that there may be no misunderstanding as to the fact, the Register and Leader is authorized to announce it." YEOMEN BREAK RECORDS Total of 151 New Members Admitted In One Day to Popular Fratern- ial Association. Des Molines, Feb. 15. -William Koch, president of the Brotherhood of Ameri- cans, graduated from the university his society had the biggest single day's business in its history. A total of 151 applications were received at the head office. During the first twelve days in Janu- ary of this year 318 applications were received. The first twelve days of February produced 729 applications, a gain of over 100 per cent. The greatest per cent of increase came from the state of Iowa, which has over 19,000 members. Mr Koch also reports that the so- cial haunt at this time, available for first clear farm loans, $25,000 and collects applications for same. In an editorial upon this subject the Des Moines Register and Leader of February 5, speaks as follows: "The action of the Royal Union Medical Life insurance company in publishing in full and at its own expense the report of the most thorough examination that has ever been made into the conduct of insurance companies in the state, is without precedent. We believe no other company is more capable of public every criticism on its management covering the full period of its life as a company. "There are several reasons why the publication is to be commended. The report, while making some minor criticisms on the conduct of the company, shows that probably no business institution in the state has been more involved in the past twenty years than the Royal Union. The report also makes plain that Auditor Carroll had been using his office for the purpose the people intended and has been without any particular noise or advertising conducting as investigation into the conduct of life insurance in the state, and has been seen by the legislative investigation recently closed in New York." The Des Moines Capital of the 6th SATF: "The Royal Union Mutual Life Insurance company has nothing to conceal. That company has published in the daily papers a full report of the examination recently made of its affairs under the direction of the auditor of state. The company publishes it all, even the criticisms, concealing nothing. Salaries are given and the fees criticised by the auditor and the company immediately suspended all such fees for the future. This report appeared in The Capital yesterday and subscribers are invited to examine it critically. It is just such a report as could be expected from a company presided over by former governor, Hon. Frank D. Jackson, as president, and Sidney A. Foster, Esq., as secretary. The report lays out the information that the three companies of the state—a company that has been built up practically by two men, Messrs. Jackson and Poster, who have devoted their lives to the business. The board of directors is practically the same as at the start some twenty years ago. No legislative committee could discover half as much relating to the business of insurance as the auditor's experts discuss. The Capital congratulates the Royal Union on being able to stand complete publicity of all its affairs, large and small. The showing is one of which the officers of the company may well be proud. They deemed it best to take the public into their confidence. The law ought to require such reports to be published each year. Publicity is the best way to ensure that the nature of life insurance in Great Britain the laws require exhaustive reports from all corporations annually." Natural Supposition A professor of music had published a successful composition, and the revenues and honors were sufficient to warrant him in wearing a high sill hat. The elder members of the professor's family considered the new adornment with pride prince, while the younger one viewed it with awe. The professor owning it with a certainting a number of guests with a harrowing tale. "My nerves were unstrugh," he narrated. "It was midnight when I reached the bank building, and just as I had passed the entrance a black object glided softly across my path and made one of my hairs stand on end." Little George contemplated his father's locks for a few seconds, and then interrupted the curdling experience. "Say, papa," he declared, innocently, "you must have had on your high hat that night." "Postoffice Stone" Found Before the first permanent settlement had been made, it was the custom of the captains of passing ships to leave letters for Europe underneath a large stone on the shores of Table bay, to be called for by the next returning guardian of these "postoffice stones" have been discovered and one is now in the entrance hall of the postoffice in Cape Town. Another has just been found, built into the southwestern bastion of the castle. The stone must have been used in building the wall, which was completed in 1679, or more than fifty years after the date of the inscription in the wall in Table bay of some English ships, the Lessee James and the Abigail. A little over a year ago, "The Wildows and Wildowers' Society" was formed in New York City. The object is to bring bereaved men and women to the city together, to console with one another. Their condolences so far, has resulted in fourteen marriages. Visiting philanthropist — "Good morning, madam; I am collecting for the Drunkards' Home." Mrs. McGurtee — "Shure, I'm glad of it, sorr if you come round to night you can take my husband." Harper's Weekly — "The document is off." "Bello! The idea! It was only announced yesterday. What did they quarrel about?" "Nell! As to which was the most unworthy of the other." "Philadelphia Ledger." A woman is never satisfied until her boss is rated in the society blue box. "Tom! Here! You've started your note to Borronga Dr. Sir. Don't you know that sort of abbreviation is very slovely?" "Dick!—No. sir. Dr. is all right in 'as case. He owes me money." "Philadelphia Press. She "We ought to have an upright piano for our new flat. It would take up less room than our square one." He "I can't afford to buy a new piano. I have to turn the piano on end." Procrastination is seldom inspired by the dinner bell. It's a good thing that some people do not practice what they preach. Des Molines, Feb. 3—Saturday The senate by a vote of 19.42 reduced to accept the invitation to the agricultural college Feb. Practically the whole forestation was de- signed to the state institutions the bill for the state certification of teachers. House—The Cummings bill relative to boiler inspection occupied most of the foremont. Joint Session—At a joint session the state legislature state printer and blender and trustees of the state institutions were elected. Des Molines, Feb. 10—Saturday. Among bills introduced were the fol- lowing: By Hayward, to authorize the establishment of state employment offices under supervision of the state legislature by Shookey, to require reports of auditors to the state auditors. Des Moines, Feb. 12—Senate — Among bids passed were the following: By committee on highways, to divide road districts into four parts and to provide one superintendent; by Saunders, to provide for the comfort of pet kittens, by furnishing their cots and bedding when under custody of officers; by Clary, to punish persons found guilty of willfully destroying or damaging property; and to introduce three bills relating to the care of dependent children. House—Among bills introduced were the following: By Cobb, requiring telephone companies to connect their lines to all central stations for toll messages; by Calderwood, establishing a library; by Bixy, requiring operators of creameries to heat skimmed milk. Des Moines, Feb. 13—Senate. The senate spent most of the day in considering the pure food bill, which, after the adoption of two amendments of minor importance, was passed without a dissenting vote. Among bills introduced was one by Young of Washington to prohibit different sections and localities, and another by Jackson, to provide for election of all supervisors by counties at large House--Among bills passed were these: The Cummings bill relative to boiler insurance; adding orphans of sailors and marines to those who may be admitted to the soldiers' orphans' home at Davenport; the Lan gan bill, allowing notice on corporate property; the bill to require the township be served through the secretary of state. Among bills introduced were the Byllig. Gill giving the township trusts the right to divide the township into four road districts or consolidate the township into one district; by Dow, providing for three official papers in each county; by Jones, giving the boards of supervisors the right to not exceeding $300 a year, for the growing of experimental crops. The woman's suffrage resolution was defeated. 37 to 50. Des Molles, Feb. 14—Senate—The educational board of control bill was introduced and was referred to the committee on appropriations. The committee on appropriations offered a substitute for the Lewis resolution, in the form of a bill to authorize the governor to call a conference on United States senators. The Jackson bill to require renewals of all mullet salmon petitiones every five years after July 1, 1906, was submitted by bill by Smith. The Jackson bill applies to all cities and communities. The primary election bill was reported to the senate by the committee. House—Senate pure food bill was placed on calendar. The committee on insurance bill, forbidding mutual insurance companies, under chapter 10 of the Bankruptcy Code, denies bill for the drainage of lead and zinc bills was passed. Among bills introduced were the following: By McCullough, requiring persons insuring property to report to city or township clerk; by Lundy, to encourage the planting of trees; by Cummings, providing property for the state; by special committee; providing for an educational board of regents. Des Molnes, Feb. 15—Senate—The bill to require all persons who desire to practice pharmacy to take examination before the state board, was passed. Gilliland's bill to make directors of the state department of agriculture selected by districts instead of the state board defeated, 21 to 19, not a constitutional majority. Among bills introduced was one to license persons to hunt. House—Hanna's bill compelling railroads to provide free passage for public officials was defeated, 58 to 30. Among bills introduced was one by Carstensen, to amend the muci law requiring a majority instead of 80 per cent, and another by Cummings, providing for on indeterminate sentence. 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"Do you know the widow will break his will?" "Wont be necessary. She did that long before she became a widow."-Philadelphia Ledger. Des Moines, Feb. 15.—Governor Cummins yesterday wrote to Thomas W. Lawson of Boston notifying him that he could not serve on the committee suggested by Mr. Lawson to vote proxies held by him in the New York natural life companies and to do other things to make such action effective. The governor has two reasons for not accepting a place on the committee. It is necessary under the conditions as they exist, according to Lawson, for the legislature of New York to pass two laws to make voting the proxies referred to effective. It is necessary to have a law passed regulating the voting by proxies and fixing a date beyond which proxies shall not be regarded as valid. Gov. Andrew M. McCain to lobby for a bill before the New York legislature and a governor of one state could not properly interest himself in the legislation before another, in this way. In addition the governor has not the time at his disposal to give to the discharge of the governor who finally are committed to committee. Governor Cumm ns had signified to Mr. Lawson, in response to written statements relative to proxy voting that he might be willing to act with a reputable committee in the sole matter of voting proxies for men above reproach for officers or directors of the companies. Later Mr. Lawson asked the governor the necessity of the passage of two laws in New York to make his scheme effective. To undertake to secure these laws in New York is a commission which he could not consider undertaking even if he had the time. MARSHAL BILL KILLED IN THE STATE SENATE Des Mohnes, Feb. 15.—The state marshal bill was defeated yesterday in the senate committee on suppression of intemperance. It had four out of the twelve members of the committee who were present. The fight is conceded to be over. A. C. Rankin, who had charge of the measure said last night that no further effort would be made in this assembly. But he declared that the next year and during the next year and into politics. Senators Dunhan, Gale, Brooks and Bleakly voted to report the bill for passage. The other eight members voted against it. They are Smith of Mitchell, Young of Washington, Winnie, Whipple, Stookey, Warren, Lyons and Lambert. Senator Bruce was absent. After the motion to report the bill with favorable recommendation had been lost 4 to 5. Senator Warren moved to report the bill without recommendation and place it on the calendar in that form. This was defeated viva viva, and then the motion to recommend the bill for indefinite enforcement carried without roll call. A fight could be made on the floor against the report for postponement, but Mr. Rankin said it would not be made. Des Moines, Feb. 16.—The Hanna free pass bill came to a sudden death in the house yesterday morning, being indefinitely postponed by a vote of 58 to 30. The bill provided that railroads of the state should furnish free transportation to all state officers, judges of the courts, members of press and members of the state legislature. Representative Hanna of Kosuth, the author of the bill which has caused much merriment in the legislature, attempted to be serious when his measure was called for consideration. With much mock gravity Mr. Hanna stated that he did not consider the time remaining before the Ames junket started for the discussion of his great "legalizing and purifying" bill. The bill will be made a special order for Wednesday morning, February 21, at 10:30 o'clock. Doran of Boone could not stand the joke any longer, however. He declared that the people of Iowa didn't appreciate the jest and asserted that the legislature had already had too much unenviable notoriety on account of the free pass bill. Doran was one of the few members of the house railroad committee to vote against the favorable report on the bill. The roll call resulted in 58 votes being cast to indefinitely postpone the bill and 30 votes against killing the definite postponement were Bealer, Calderwood, Clark, Colope, Dow, Freeman, Frudden, Greecy, Greecy, Gregory, Hambleton, Hanna, Hume, Konzt, Langan, Mowrer, McClunken, McClunken, Mowrer, McClunken, Saylor, Spaulding, Springer, Summers Temple, Willison, Wise, Wylan Fort Scott, Kan. Feb. 15.—St. Louis & San Francisco passenger train No. 118, north bound, was wrecked at Columbus Kansas, early yesterday morning. Harry koundtree of Fort Scott, the express messenger, and a name known, were burned to death. A. H. 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Berlin, Feb. 13.—The annual convention of the Agrarian association, including in its membership 27,000 proprietors of estates, large and small, and forming one of the most powerful political bodies in the empire, opened here yesterday at the Hippidrome. About 8,000 owners were present. Dr. von Floecker, a large land owner of Hanover and until recently secretary of legation at the City of Mexico, made a carefully worded statement on the trade relations with the United States. He said: "These relations have now become acute, because up to the present time we have not been able to conclude a new commercial agreement with the United States. You all know that we take twice as much from America as we send there. But unfortunately the principle of closed home market has the upper hand in the senate. President Roosevelt, in spite of his admiration for Germany, cannot alter the intention of the senate. Diplomacy consists of reckoning with given facts, and striving for the attainable and in this diplomacy differs from private and party life in which one so often tries to treat facts to suit one's self and to attain the impossible. We might argue that with the exception of cotton, ante and lard we could get anything else we could not afford to other countries. But firm as we must be in our negotiations, it would be fatal if we did not do all we could to make an agreement possible. The English and French would be the chief gainers we would to engage in a commercial war with the United States. Such a war, therefore, could have been impossible, and would be to weaken us. But that must never be the aim of our policy. On the other hand we have every reason in the present complicated world situation to strengthen our ties with America, which is the only world power that can remain passive to Great Britain and at the same time for a closer friendship with us." Dr. Foinecker in conclusion said: "Do not think too little of American friendship but do all you can to impress upon all classes the political importance of this friendship." Omaha, Neb., Feb. 14—Pat Crowe's alleged letter to Father Murphy of Vall, in. where Crowe's boyhood was spent, which was offered in evidence yesterday by the prosecution, was decidedly the sensation of the trial. A battle for life was waged around the letter by the defense to keep it from the jury. In the letter, Crowe made a clean breast of the Cudahy kidnapping and pleaded earnestly with Father Murphy to intercede for him with Mr. Cudahy that he might have the opportunity to reform without going to the penitentiary. It was mentioned in the letter that Father Murphy had buried Crowe's father, and it was requested that the letter be forwarded to Father Lianhan, who buried Crowe's mother. When the letter was offered, Crowe was visibly affected, especially by witness references to his Iowa boyhood, bucks his face in his hands, and nervously clasping and unclasping his fists. The state sought to show by expert witnesses that the signature was written by Crowe, after examining admitment signatures by the defense put forth strenthem objections and the jury was taken from the courtroom while the objection to the introduction of the letter was being argued. The letter among other things cost $21,000 to Mr. Cudahy if the case against Crowe was permitted to drop. DEMAND $1,000,000 Chairman Fowler Will Force Judge Hamilton To Disgove. New York, Feb. 15—The Tribune says: "Thomas P. Fowler, chairman of the New York Life Insurance company's house-cleaning committee, will depart for Europe, March 1. While Mr. Fowler's trip is ostensibly for pleasure, it is said that he will see Andrew Hamilton, who by last accounts was in the Riviera, and demand of him, on pain of extinction, an immediate accounting or restitution of the $1,000,000 detailed in the Fowler report. Mr. Fowler will be touched with Attorney General Maye and District Attorney Jerome in the last few days." Iowa First at Annapolis. Annapolis, Md., Feb. 13—Iowa wor first place in the United States naval academy. Allex Chantry, Jr., of Malvern, Ia., is the young man who so distinguished the state. It is the first class in the history of the institution to have an lowan at its head. His percentage is expressed by the multiple 517.25, in the class of ford Drake of Waltham, Mass., with 515.21. Burglar Gets Twenty Years. Cedar Rapids, Feb. 13.—William convicted of burglarizing George Winnery's house when he attempted to kill him in the act, was yesterday sentenced to twenty years in the penitentiary. 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Haskley has been doing his barbes work. Ed. Bush made a sifting trip here Sunday and left Monday morning. His run is now from Omaha to St. Paul. C. M. Gregorius is mining on his claim south of Dubuque and says prospects are good. Cerry Howard has opened a first class case on Egsth街 for "Geats" only Willie Rose's working for him. Mrs. Ruth Mathews has been confined to her home with rheumatism. The ladies' missionary Society are planning a donkey party for Valentine day. Henry A. Martin returned Wednesdays evening from a twenty-four days trip to his old homes hatches and shreveport Louisiana. He visited Bishop College at Marahall, Texas and attended a wedding at Alexandria and found the Negroes making a remarkable progress both in education and acquiring property. The C. M. E. Conference was in session at Shreveport and be had the honor of meeting two colored Bishops. The Lily Looge No. 28 A. F. and A. M. of Shreveport puplily installed officers on Tuesday Jan. 30th, a dance after the installation was an enjoyable affairs. ALBIA NEWS. Miss S. B. Schofield was in Albia the past week guests of Mrs. Grayson. The Dumas Club new office are: Mrs. L. Grayson, President; Nulie Grayson, Secretary; Mrs. M. Bell, Vice-President. The club met at the home of Mrs. G. A. Davison Wednesday, after the usual form of business, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Susie Snoddy entertained at a lazy pulling Thursday night. Those who were on the sick list are able to be out again. Common Colds are the Cause of Many Serious Diseases. Physicians who have gained a natio- nal reputation as analysts of the cause of various diseases, claim that if cathe- long could be avoided a long list of dangerous ailments would never be heard of. 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Dunber the race lose one of its best poets, while death must come it seems somewhat hard to call a person just when they are reaching the zenith of their work or ambition, it is indeed a pleasure to see that the Metropolitan Daily papers pay him such glowing tributes, while he is gone his poems are set here to serve as a memory of what can be done by perseverance. Hon. N. E. Kendall of Albia who is the representative from that county in the General Assembly, delivered an oration here last Monday in commemoration of Lincoln's birthday. He is a very good orator and one of the leading members of the legislature. He was introduced by President McCain and a prolonged ovation greeted him when he arose to deliver his address. Mrs. T. Milton who has been sick for sometime is convalescent. She is a sister of Mr. Engene Houston of Des Moines and her unny friends and relatives will be glad to hear of her improving. Why is it that more of our people don't attend some services at our church? This question is not only intended for this city by many others, some people calls them乏群 church members and do not attend services more than a few times in a year. Mayme Patterson expects to take an Eastern trip are long. Hon. J. Milton Thompson was a Capitol City visitor not long ago. He says Des Moines may be all right, but he can't see it in that light. BURLINGTON NEWS. M美德mesa G. Parker and Pauline King have been on sick list for the past few days, also Geo. King and Julia Pierson. Feb. 2, the S. I. I. club met with Mrs. Anna Baker at her home on Third street. First on programme was the election of officers as follows: President Mrs. Anna Baker; Vice-President, Mrs Lily Keltz; Treasurer, Mrs Iore Larsen; Secretary, Mrs Ehra Paimer; Ortus, Mrs. Kev Michael, Journalist, Miss Iida Palmer; Marshall, Mr. Oliver Folks. A very delightful lunchon was served by the hostess and plate being 100 years old were used. The bible class of St. John's A. M. E. church meets every Friday evening at the parsonage, all are invited to attend. Next Sunday is the steward's day. The choik which now consists of eight members will sing four beautiful selections and there will be solos by Matsie Adams Brooks, Lena Jonson, Goldie Cowden and an invenation by Rev. W. W. Williams. Feb. 9b, the S. I. I. club met with Mrs. Sophia Bird on Valley street. The afternoon was spent in embroidering. Mrs S. Norris of Bixon City addressed the club, after which a dainty luncheon was served. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Della Brooks. Little Orbell Harrison who has been on the sick list is much better. Henry Irwin is able to be around again, although he has to see his crutches. The Presiding elder committee expects to soon be organised as a Presiding Elder Club. Every pleasant is home on a vacation with his Amilis. Homeseekera' Excursion Via the NorthWestern. On Feb. 6th and 30th round trip tikets will be sold to points in Colorado, Nebraska, Wyoming and Black Hills district South Dakota, at 75 percent of one way fare. Also same dates special one way rates to these points at half the one way rate plus $2.00. Round trip tickets good for 21 days and allow stop-ups in each direction in home-seekers territory. For full information apply C. & N. W. ticket office Fourth and Walnut, or passenger station. Paul Laurence Dunbar, the famous negro poet, is dead. In Dayton, Ohio, the other day, with his aged mother at his bedside, the author of "Mallind" and a hundred other choice literary bits breathed his last. For three years Mr. Dunbar had been seriously ill, and for the last twelve months critically afflicted. Always of delicate physique he fell a copy to tuberculosis. Though he was aware that he could not survive, the young man, whose name had become almost a household word on two continents, refused to go to school but a peep but a few months ago. It was for his Christmas book, "Howdy, Honey, Howdy?" and when that was finished his strength had so far failed that he could hardly lift a pen. Mr. Dunbart visited his mother in Chicago a year ago. He was then on a mission to find a cure for the inspiration of his "Malindy"—his mother's name being Mallinda—and risked the trip. The sharp lake winds were too much for the enfeebled lungs, and he fell critically ill. When a bit stronger he expressed a wish to return to Dayton, his birthplace, and to his home, where he weak and emaciated, several months ago. He never emerged again. The passing of Dunbar is sure to be heard with sincere regret wherever the English language is spoken. Beginning at the age of 7, this remarkable individual turned out poems and prose works in exquisite detail, and was able to recognize a new recognition. Always modest and retiring, he encountered so many discouragements that when success did come he greeted it with well-nigh prayerful gratitude. ...r. Dunbar died in the flower of his manhood. He had not met second chance. James Whitcombe Riley and Eugene Field, and many critics favored him above both. He had countless admirers in Chicago, and, in fact, called this city his second home. Reports arrangements had not been completed, but that the obsequies probably would place early next year with budul in Woodland cemetery, that city. Mr. Dunbar's rise in the literary world was rapid. From a place as elevator boy in a Dayton office building at $4 a week to the phantom of naughty teenage boys, young genius took it with none to gainsh him the laurels. Born in Dayton, June 27, 1872, the youngster was surrounded by poverty through his early childhood. His parents were Joshua and Susan, and he was both slaves in the south ante-bellum days. The father was born on a plantation in Kentucky, but apparently was a man above the ordinary, for he sought to escape from serfdom and succeeded by means of emigration. He fled to Canada, where he learned to read and write, and also the primary elements of arithmetic. Paul was educated in a cursory manner—he was compelled to remain at home much of the time—in the Dayton public schools. He was so bright, however, that he had no need to attend school and at the age of 18 he was graduated from the high school. In the meantime he had been running the elevator, writing verses on the fly-leaves of school books and on pieces of wrapping paper picked up on the floor. He was a teacher, and he was 12 years old, and upon the lad devolved most of the burden of supporting his widowed mother. Mr. Howell's comment had been so sincere that Dunbar soon was in daily contact with the parts of the country. James Lane Allen added his word of praise, and the editions of the poet's works were soon exhausted. He brought out a new edition called "Lyrics of Lowly Life" in 1895, which gained general sale. The book was published in short stories, "Folks From Dixie," and the same year saw the publication of a novel, "The Uncalled." In the following year, 1899, appeared "Poems of Cabin and Field." Mr. Dunbart was much in Chicago. He was at the world's fair and followed the late Frederick Douglas as a member of the building and exhibits of that country at the exposition. Much of his earliest work was done for the Chicago Record, the Chicago Daily News and the New York Independent. In 1897 Mr. Dunbar made a tour of Great Britain under the management of Miss Edith Pond, who acted in the same capacity for Mr. Watson (Jan Maclaren) and Henry M. Stanley when they lectured in America. In England he made a great success and was received into the homes of cultured and titled men—Chicago Record-Herald. MINNEAPOLIS BUGETARIAN The first anniversary meeting of the Afro-American Womans Federation of Minnesota was successfully held in Pilgrim Baptist church, St. Paul, on the 8th inst. About 60 delegates attended the in-service meeting, the executive board was in session. At 12:00 o'clock a Federation breakfast was served to the board only. The afternoon session was given up to the departmental work as follows: Literature. . . . Mrs. Carrie Dunn Arts and Craft. . . . Mrs. Caroline Kelm Mrs. Fannie Dodd Sears. Mothers. . . . Mrs. Anna Morris. A general discussion was inudged in by the delegates. The following delegates were elected to the National Convention: Maddesone Jone E. Gibbs, Laura D. Hickman Kitte Farrel, Mrs. Mary J. McKenna. The evening session was given over to a musical program and an address by Mrs. Melissa Ogleys of Superior. Resolved, "that the negro should colonize" will be discussed at St. James Pastors' Aid Society Friday evening. Affirmative, Mr. T. H. Green, Mrs. Allen. Negative Rev, Conquest, Mrs. Wade, Everyone are invited. Mrs. Melissa Oglesby of Superior is visiting Mrs. Geo. Wade, 315 8th ave. South. The members of the M. T. C. and Palin Leaf clubs entertained at a reception Monday afternoon from 2 to 5 P. M. at the residence of Mrs. M. Wade, 315 8th ave. Mrs. Melissa Oglesby of Superior. A program was rendered, after which refreshments were served. A most enjoyable time was had by all present. Col. C. W. Trowbridge (white) addressed a large congregation at St. James church Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Southall lost their baby last Tuesday night, she was buried on Monday from the house. Rev. Wade, Mrs. John Hickman was hostess at a dinner party Saturday noon at the Tea Roms in St. Paul, in honor of Mrs. Oglesby. Those present, Mrs. Mary Joyce and Mrs. Wade of Minneapolis, Minn. We learn that Mr. James Robertson who has been very sick is feeling well. Mrs. Mary Hatcher of St. Paul entertained at dinner Friday, Mrs. Oglesby, Rev. and Mrs. Wade. Allen day will be observed at St. James church Sunday with appropriate services. The Episcopal Guild met Wednesday with Mrs. Kate Smith of Garfield The Chicken Pie supper at Bethesda church Friday evening was a success. In the death of Paul Laurence Dunbar, our race loses one of its most brilliant leaders, and we feel certain that his death will be mourned not only by those of his' own race but those of others and we feel that his death will be remembered in poem, untitled 'Howdy, Honey Howdy' was finished Christmas and is now on sale. MINUTES OF AN ECCLESIASTICAL COUNCIL. Called by the Bethe Baptist church convened at Colafax on the above named date. At 8:00 P. M. organized by choosing Rev. C. H. Mendenhall, moderator. D. A. Holmes, Clerk. Prayer was offered by Elder F. G. Bolling. the record of the meeting leading to the meeting of the following members were then read. Both sides were examined. We, our committee on investigating the condition and records touching Bro. C. Taylor, Bro. Nelson, Sisters W. B. Battles and Nelson find that the church has erred by falling to keep a proper record of this matter leading up to this time. therefore, we are active and restored those members to the fellowship of the church again, which was done by the said church. We also find that the members which were excluded erred by not complying with the laws of their church which gave them a right to attend the church, might submit their cases, and abide by decision. But instead they were united to the fellowship of the Corinthian Baptist church in Des Moines. We therefore advise that the members concerned in the matter make the necessary amends to this church and the Corinthian Church of Des Moines and become reconciled with the Bethel Baptist Church of Colfax. Since the second step has not been taken according to the Regulation the third step could not properly be taken in violation of the Baptist Principles. The church to which the members appealed to has acted very much out of order by receiving such excluded members without due investigation of the matter. We would therefore advise the church to Colfax and the church with the Corinthian Baptist church of Des Moines and release said members from their fellowship. As to the Mission that has been organized in this place out of the Corinthian Baptist Church while the members had an undoubted right to organize themselves together, and logically enclosing their gifts and assocting themselves together in service. It is also true that the circumstances surrounding this particular Mission that to have such a Mission in the little town one of the same is not the proper thing and that it is not the harmony with the spirit of Jesus and it cannot be construed being in harmony with his spirit and most fragile violation of his teachings. The house that divides against itself can stand alone and be the church that is to let brotherly love continue. This mission in our conception is not correct because there is at present in this town a regular organized Baptist church. Ther is no need of another organization in this town of Baptist Denomination. It may be encouraged by any loyal Christian. This council would so advise the discontinuation of such an organization as in our opinion it is best for the Baptist cause and for the cause of Christ and His Kingdom that such king is contrary to the laws of Christ. Do by orders of the Bethel Baptist Church of Colafx. Rev. J. O. Wimbosh. Announcement Cards Please announce my name as a candidate for Alderman of the Fifth ward, subject to the city primaries. C. C. Christy. I hereby announce myself as a candidate for City Park Commission, subject to the city primaries. W. B. Keffer. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for City Treasurer, subject to Republican primaries. John Lucus. Please announce my name as a candidate for City Auditor, subject to the Republican primaries. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Alderman-at-Large; subject to the Republican primaries. Clay Prentiss. Please announce my name as a candidate for Alderman of Second ward, subject to the primaries. P. J. Griffin. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for Alderman-at-Large on East Des Moines. W. H. Brereton. I am a candidate for Alderman-at-Large on East Des Moines, subject to Republican primaries. republican primaries. B. E. Whitney. Please announce my name as a candidate for City Assessor, subject to the primaries. Frank J. Craig. 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