Iowa State Bystander

IOWA STATE BYSTANDER. OL. XII. No. 38. --- ITY NEWS. If you have friends or friends visit so city or going to make a visit, please we select all 3 our local news-nd. id winter. ibaby was born recently to Mr. a. R. J. Anderson of Olive. used not go South or West to warm winter this year. TED—A girl assistant for house 1344 West Twenty-fifth. Mrs. H. W. Hughes. umber voters it-is your duty as a citizen to vote next Tuesday at maries. H. W. Porter went to Davenport to take some little children children's Home. in Buxton, Iowa stop at Bros. for meals, lunches aging. Short order a spec-East First street. Patton whom we all know so now located at Princeton, Ill. a letter to Prof. L. H. S. Brown est regards to all friends. number the candidates who are your vote have asked through columns of your paper, the legit- ity, and they should have your at those who would not put an agreement card in your paper and one in the other papers certain- not want your vote and you not to vote for any of them. Singing and Pressing, Dyeing and Bing. Special attention given arguments. Ia. Phone 1846-M Leave Orders for Coal. Ia. RIVERS, 589 Seventh street. Clark of Colorado Springs, Colo. has not been in Iowa for twenty has been the guest of Prof. and family 714 Grand Ave. for two weeks, left for Kansas surround where he will join his Hyde Investment and Real Estate, at 120 West Grand avenue large list of property for sale sale. They also have a list of for rent, Both phones, Iowa actual 928 Main. R. N. HYDE, Mgr. B. N. HYDE, Sec. Negro Republican Club of Polk will hold a special meeting at Court House Monday evening the for the purpose of receiving specifications with reference to the manner of voting under the recent murge law. All Negro voters are nearly urged to attend, as this will the last meeting of the club before primaries on Tuesday Feb. 27, hour of R. N. Hyde, President, and Brown, Secretary. at Union Congregational Church. order of Tenth and Park Streets, May February 25, Morning service Topic "Lean Souls in the Midst astures." Men's League at 3:00 Y. P. S. Christian Endevor 7:00 object "Self Sacrifice." Sunday 12:00 m. Wednesday evening ayer meeting and bible study. Rev. H. W. Porter, Pastor. May Jewell Carter wife of the sease Lou Carter who died Feb. any was buried from the Corrin- aptist church on Tuesday the tabs to thank her friends for indness and help rendered durility and death of her hus- H. S. Graves delivered an ad-last Thursday, Washington's day before the pupils of the Garneol which is an unusual honor. baptizing that was announced by M. E. Church to be held at the al Christian Church last Sunday postponed until next Sunday at clock at the same place. O'possum supper given by club three of Union Congregational last Thursday evening at the nth Coagregational church was borate affair and was largely at-boy men and women of promil-all over Iowa, fully one-hundred Iowa legislatures was present to-hundred sat down at the beau-granged and heavy laden table, programme was fine and as fault-the supper. The toasts were ed and the singing and piano were excellent, much credit is hers. J. T. Blagburn who organ-chorus and led it. She receive-ly compliments. The cooking possum was done by Jeff Logan, Clay and Wm. Tomlin. It was a to any organization. GEORGE WASHINGTON Yesterday the American people everywhere paused to celebrate the natal day of the father of our great republic, George Washington. Nations like individuals have their hardships and trials, so if you want to know the trials and hardships of America in its beginning read the life of Washington, and if you wish to know the progress we have made read the present history of the United States. Washington was a unique character, honest, brave and faithful to every duty of human life. He too was a general, a statesman and a patriot. The poet, orator and the sculptor may ever paint and sing the praise of this unselfish patriot—may ever honor the little spot that cluster around his beautiful homestead in Mt. Vernon, Va., and as centuries come and go, nations rise and fall, his memory and veneration will ever be engraved on the hearts of the christian world, and we can truly and sincerely call him first in war, first in peace and first in the loyal grateful hearts of the people. AL C. FRISK We present the cut of Al G. Flisk, a prominent young man of East Des Moines, who is a candidate for City Auditor. He has lived in this city nearly all his life, 25 years out of his 28 years. He has always been an active working Republican; never before asked or held any elective office. He is clerk in the Board of Public works office, and by his experience with clerical work at the city hall will make a most excellent Auditor. He is clean, honest, faithful and would meet every duty of said office fairly and justly. His many friends are working hard for him and solicit your support. He will treat all classes and races fair. CLAY PRENTISS. Mr. Clay Prentiss is a candidate for Alderman-at-Large from West Des Moines. He is one of the well known business men of our city; was born in Illinois, moved to Missouri where he worked on a farm, and at the age of 25 years came to this city where he has since made his home. For the past seven years Mr. Prentis has been con- nected with the Glasgow Woolen Mills and is an ardent believer in union labor, for every garment that goes from his house bears the union label. He is an old time Republican. He is a nephew of the late Gen B. M. Prentiss, the hero of Shiloh. He stands for a good clean business administration and will give every man a square deal. He solicits your support. SPECIAL ONE-WAY Daily from Feb. 15th to Apr. 7th we will sell special one-way tickets to Montana, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, etc. Remember we use the Union Depot at St. Paul with the Great Northern, Northern Pacific and Soo Line to all points west. Full particulars will be furnished by all agents or by W. K. Adams, D. P. A., 513 Walnut St., Des Moines. M. B. GRIFFIN FOR ALDERMAN. This week we present the name of P. J. Griffin to the voters of the Second Ward, who is a candidate for alderman of that ward. Young Griffin is a Des Moines boy, having been born and raised in this city 38 years ago, and has lived in or near said ward all his life; was educated in the public schools. He is a carpenter by trade and has worked hard for a living. He has never before held or asked for an executive office. Mr. Griffin is a hard working Republican and no doubt knows the actual need of his ward and will be too glad to work for its improvement if elected. He solicits your support. Schaub for Park Commissioner. One of the strong candidates for City Park Commissioner of the East Side to fill the unexpired term of the late Mr. Fairall, is Richard Schaub, who was appointed by the city council to fill the vacancy until the city election. He is now serving in that capacity and asks his friends to nominate him. He is a good true Republican, well qualified and by the experience will make a valuable man for East Des Moines. He is a self made young man and deserves your utmost consideration. His many friends are flocking around him and declare that by right and justice he should be chosen to fill the unexpired term he is now holding. F. C. CRAIG. Mr. F. O. Craig, one of our well known and active Republican workers, has announced his name as a candidate for City Assessor. He was born in Massachusetts in 1864, came to Iowa in 1873 and to Des Moines 24 years ago. He has followed clerical work most of that time; was assistant clerk under five different numbers of Board of Rev. H. W. Porter has added a new feature to his work in Des Moines, not in words but in reality, viz, saving th youth by taking them off the streets and finding homes for them. Rev. Porter believes that the churches and Sunday Schools have not and are not doing the work; and since the state has provided a home for the homeless children who are obligate to live upon the streets of our city, and fall victims to the evil influences, let them be taken there and cared for, rather than wait until they become criminals and are taken to prison to spend their lives. Rev. Porter accompanied Ora Stenenson to the state Industrial school for girls at Mitchellville on last Saturday; and Tuesday took the three little Green boys to the Orphan's home at Davenport. Mrs. Julia Hudlin, leader of the Kings Daughters, found underwear and little shirts for the Green boys. We shall hope much good to come out of this work being done for those who are needy. Let us follow the example of Him who said, "I came not to save the righteous, but to give light to those who walk in darkness." 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 tendency of a cold to result in pneumonia, and if given as soon as the first symptoms of croup 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 druggists FRED GERMAN. The above eut represents Fred German who is one of the young active working Republicans who has announced his name as a candidate for City Treasurer. He is a Hawkeyean by birth which was 20 years ago. He has lived in our city thirteen years, most of the time he has been in the shoe business- he is also an export accountant, having been selected several times to check up the city and county books. He is the only candidate for said office that has never held or asked before for an elective office. His fitness and experience makes him well qualified for this office. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. Subscribe and pay for the Iowa State Bystander. [Name] Public Works, and every one of those members recommend him. He is at present working fraternal insurance. He has never asked or held an office before, but has always helped the other fellow into office. Frank is a true Republican, a friend to the colored people and will if elected see that they are well represented. He ask your votes. A. L. SMITH. The name of Mr. A. L. Smith is announced as a candidate for Alderman-at Large for West Des Moines. He is one of the best known men in our city, at present the alderman from the Second ward, and stands on his past record as a councilman. The past four years has served to give him a good idea and insight to the real need of our city. He is a true friend of the colored race. He served in the civil war as a gallant soldier and has made an honorable record as a common citizen. Mr. Smith is a carpenter by trade. He stands for river improvement, economical administration and honesty in all avenues of city life. His friends feel that age, experience and qualification he merits your support. A New York physician has published a "los, strayed or stolen" advertisement for "one redhead." He has received answers from or relating to girls, ducks, pawrouts, firecrackers and a white horse. But what he really wants in his office boy. Such is spontaneous humor in Manhattan. By order of a New York court a mother gave her seventeen-year-old girl who had attempted suicide a spanking with a hair brush. The fall from the sublime to the ridiculous sight be more spectacular, but never more complete. THE CITY PRIMARIES Next Tuesday the voters, at least those who are qualified, will be called upon to select their choice as standard bearer of the various parties; as all parties are to vote their choice in their party affiliation under the new law. This being the first time that we will vote under the present scheme, doubtless there will be many errors. First, let us say to the voters, read your instructions closely. Second, vote for only one park commissioner on the West Side and only one on the East Side. Third, vote for only one alderman-at large on the West Side and only one on the East Side. Fourth, vote for only one alderman of your ward and lastly vote for only one name for each other office, and only one set of delegates. If you do not understand, don't be afraid to ask some one to enlighten you. C. C. Chrlisty for Alderman. It is this week that we announce the name of one of our good citizens for Alderman of the Fifth Ward, Mr. C. C. Christy, who is only asking for his second term, as he is the present alderman and has made a good councilman. Mr. Christy is an active working Republican, a laboring man himself, therefore he can fully sympathize with the needs of common masses. He believes in square dealing and good honest business administration. His past experience renders him at this time more able to do good work for his ward the next two years. His friends are asking you to support him and they predict his nomination. He is a good Republican worker and is influential in his party. McGrew for Park Commissioner This week we present the name with pleasure of A. B. McGrew of West Des Moines, who is a candidate for City Park Commissioner of West Des Moines. He is one of our oldest and highly esteemed citizens, well known for his honest and good business judgment. Away back when in the early sixties this nation through president Abraham Lincoln cried for help, this young man went forward like a loyal patriot and fought for one flag, one nation and a free people. He has never asked or held any elective office; was superintendent of the cemetery one term, two years. His platform is to buy no more parks, but improve and beautify what we now have, also improve the river front. He is a good friend of the colored people, and if elected will give everybody a square deal. His many friends are working hard for him and solicit your support. Remember that the voters living in East Des Moines can vote for one West Side Park Commissioner. E. E. Moon for Alderman. We present our readers the cut of Mr. E. E. Moon, who is a candidate for Alderman of the Seventh Ward. He was born in Missouri in 1865; came to Iowa when a babe with his parents, and received his education in the public schools. He ran a dairy business for many years, and has lived in this city, Second proct and Seventh ward for the past 22 years. Certainly such a man would know the need and be too glad to do all in his power to help his ward. He asks no favors; never held an elective office. He has been a Republican all his life. Mr. Moon has been in the grocery business in Chesterfield for the past seven years. He is a good friend of the colored people and believes that corporations and everybody should be delt with fairly and honestly. He stands for a good economical administration and solicits your support. One and one-third fare for round trip, Fridays only, until March 30th, to points between 75 and 150 miles distance, return limit Monday. Also one fare for round trip on Saturdays for trains after 12 noon, and on Sundays until April 1st. Return limit 10 a.m. Monday following. No tickets sold for less than 75c, nor to points to which regular rate is over $4 50. For further information see M. & St. L. Agents or address W. K. Adams, D. P. A., 512 Walnut St., Des Moines. Aylesworth for Police Judge. Mr. C. M. Aylesworth is a Republic candidate for Police Judge. Has served as Justice of the Peace 4 years in Lee township; served as Police clerk under Judge Silvara, and feels competent to fill the office of Police Judge. If nominated and elected he will give his every effort to making Des Moines a good town to live in. He will not conduct the court in the interest of himself, but in the interest of all the people of right and justice, and the poor as well as the rich—according to everyone a square deal. He is a true friend of the colored race and believes in giving a man a chance. By age and fitness will make an excellent Judge. His many friends are working hard for his nomination and solicit your support. Schaub for Alderman of 6 Ward Mr, Emil Schaub, the present councilman from the Sixth Ward is a candidate for his second term. He is a worthy industrious young man and has made a good alderman and his friends think that he is entitled to the customary two terms. He stands upon his merits and past record, and ask his constituents to investigate his votes. He is a hard working republican and a self made man. He is friendly to the colored people and will treat them justly. His many friends are working hard for his re-nomination, and he solicits your support and vote. O. B. JACKMAN The above cut is a true likeness of Mr. O. B. Jackman, who is a strong candidate for alderman of the First Ward. He is one of the influential and highly respected citizens of the fourth precinct; a property holder and much interested in the development of the city. He is a strong hard working republican, and by his experience and qualification will no doubt make a leader if elected in hall of the city council. His policy is just and fair treatment to all classes and all interest. His many friends are working hard for his nomination. He solicits your vote. C. J. GALLAGER We present the cut of C. J. Gallager one of our well known young lawyer who is a candidate for Police Judge He has practiced law for twenty years, and here for the past thirteen years. He is an active working republican. Secretary of the Polk County Republican Club, He has never asked or held an office before. He is a friend to the race and will treat all classes with equal justice if elected. He solicit your vote. If you are acquainted, with anyone who is troubled, with this distressing saliment you can do him no greater favor than to tell him to try Chambernain's Salve. It gives instant relief. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by al druggists. KEOKUK NOTES. John Alden who returned home last Friday the 10th in a critical condition, is slowly improving. Cleave Circle observed their first anniversary on the 14th, at the home of Mrs. T. White's on Twelfth and Orleans streets there was a large attendance. Very interesting subjects were discussed. Elogy on the life of Lincoln by Mrs. P. A. Jones also a paper on Forestry by Mrs. M. J. Dove, an elegant lunch was served by the hostess which was greatly enjoyed by all. Mrs. Harriet Royster and aged and highly respected woman of the city died at her home 1405 Palean street at 5:40 Monday morning, the result of a stroke of paralysis. She was born in Calpeco County Va., many years ago and has lived in Keokuk since 1892 and during her long residence in this city she has made many friends. Mrs. Royster was a devout member of the A. M. E. church. The surviving relatives are Mrs. Dollie Henderson, Geo. Royster and two grand daughters Edna and Hattie Henderson, all residents of this city. The remains of the late Geo. Posten who was found dead in bed from heart failure was taken to New Boston the home of his daughter for burial. D. W. Anderson who resides on Fulton street is ill with lagrime. Pearl Brooks who resides on Twelfth and Orleans has been very ill with appendicitis. She is much improved now. Lame Back This alliment 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. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES On account of the severe weather the P. L. D. literary society did not meet last week. The meeting will conviene at the same place this week with Mr. and Mrs. W, M. Robinson. Mrs. P. M. Lewis has been quite ill at her home on 7th street. The J. 8. Y. club held its weekly meeting on Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. S. V. Holly. The afternoon was given to the study in civil government proved one of the most interest and profit to the members. This week will be given to house-hold economies at the home of Mrs. W. H. Lavell. Masters Douglas Boyd and Evert Gray who have been ill is much improved, Little Erma Lavell is also better at this writing. On last Thursday evening at her home Miss Bessie Oliphant assisted by her sister Mrs. S. L. Persons entertained sixteen friends at a farewell party complimentary to Miss Mayme Jackson. A very delightful time was spent by all. Sunday was quarterly meeting. In the absence of the presiding elder, Rev. M. I. Gordon of Otumw was assisted Rev. Lewis in the meeting and delivered an excellent discourse morning and evening, Rev. Gordon was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Claybrook. Mr. and Mrs. French Perkins entertained at five o'clock lunch Sunday afternoon Rev. M. I. Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Claybrook. Grandmaster of G. U. O. O. F. was in the city last week and spoke to the Aletha Club in a meeting at the home of Mrs. A. Greene Friday afternoon. Tennessee 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 Ry. OSKALOOSA TIDINGS The ladies of the A. M. E. church gave a pleasant surprise party on Rev. A. T. Clarke and wife on Monday eve. B. F. Cooper of Buxton, after spending several days in town returned home Monday Lillie Fields of Des Moines is visiting relatives. Maud Elliott of Ottumwa spent Saturday with the Misses Franklin's. Ad. Ferral and brother John spent Sunday with there sister. PEOPLES SHORT ORDER and LUNCH ROOM Cooking to order in home style Good rooms furnished. First-class service guaranteed. SPECIALLES MADE TO FILL ANY EYE DESEASES OF THE EYE - EAR - HOSSE & THROAT CURLED EYES TESTED FREE DR. DUNCAN. OCULISTE DEB. MOINES, IOWA 802 West Walnut Street. A trade note says "heavy sheer move slowly." It sounds almost like a truism. A Boston hen was sold last week for $750. She must have come over, in the Mayflower. Admiral Togo is coming over here in April with two armored cruisers. Oil up your banzals! Of the 6,817 new books published in England last year, probably seventeen were well worth reading. The new king of Denmark is in his 3rd year, and may be considered thoroughly safe and sane. The shah of Persia has "granted a parliament," and will no doubt run it entirely to his own satisfaction. It wouldn't be so embarrassing to tell folks what you think of them if they wouldn't return the compliment. R is not true that the motto of M. Anatole L Braz, this year's French lecturer at Harvard, is "Erin go bragh." A Cineinnait woman has 1,000 cararles. When we move to Cincinnati we shall be careful not to rent the next flat. When a woman says she hates to have her husband out of her sight he is either a very good husband or a very bad one. The United States has 579 mountains peaks over 12,000 feet high, and yet the country doesn't look so very peaked at that. They are going to build a twenty-four story skyscraper in Pittsburgh. The top of it ought almost to rise above the soot. A Richmond, Va., man died, leaving two widows and a faancee. Well, that's an improvement on the Hoch method, anyway. The Russian revolutionists are not satisfied to take counsel; they want to take councillors every time they can get a shot at them. The big revival now in progress in Philadelphia is expected to cost $50,000, but it isn't expected that there will be 50,000 converts. One of the best experiences in this life is living within one's income. It may require a little sacrifice sometimes, but sacrifice is good. Richard Mansfield advises university boys to select some great man as a model, and it should not be inferred that he meant Beau Brummel. A biologist prescribes a pound of candy or a dose of cooking soda for "that tired feeling." The young American will know which prescription to take. Now that a man in West Coventry, Conn., has caught a neighbor in a trap set for chicken thieves, will the offender be punished by being sent to Coventry? It seems that after paying $1,500 a volume for "Fads and Fancies," New York's smart set still has money enough left to pay $1,500 a pair for "medicated boots." Mark Twain made a speech in which he spoke with much humor of the millionaire tax-dodgers of Gotham. There was even more truth in the speech than humor. The New York physician who starred himself to death in an attempt to show the power of mind over matter would have given mind rather a rough jolt. Uncle Russell Sage will have to pay taxes this year on a personal property assessment of $2,000,000. Are the New York authorities trying to drive the poor old man out of the city? A "life" sentence in New York is said to average about ten years. This is unfair to New York, even considering all that tends to shorten life there and make it disagreeable while it lasts. Bob Fitzsimmons has purchased a "rural home," but we have reasonable doubts whether his julla will be conceived, chickens the porch and perform the other duties of a ruralist's wife. By the verdict of a Brooklyn jury, a dash left out of a telegraphic message will cost the company $2,200. Under the circumstances, the manager might be excused a dash with a big, big D before it. A Connecticut minister is authority for the statement that a half dozen good apples eaten each day will greatly assist an inebriate to conquer his appetite for liquor. Of course, they must not be taken in the form of applejack. A British judge has decided that a waitress does her full duty if she passively resists attempts to kiss her, and that she cannot be discharged for not resisting actively. An extension of the passive resistance movement may condently be predicted. People have been dying in Mexico of the cold, while up in Maine the oldest inhabitant confesses that she now knew of such winter. It is a strange war, but wonder over nature's ways does not interfere with a sustained contemplation of the coal pit. If Congress authorizes the issuance of gold certificates in denominations of not less than $5, according to the Flower bill, ordinary folks may see one now and then. The smallest gold certificate now is the $39 lanyard. MAY NOT PROVE PERMANENT Ex-Speaker Has Been Removed From His Home to Mercy Hospital—Will Not Survive Another Stroke—Condition is Very Serious. Dubuque, Feb. 20—Former Speaker David B. Henderson has been struck blind as a result of the ravages of paresis, the dread disease that is now rapidly bringing his life to a close. It is now believed that Col. Henderson's death is but a matter of a few days. Several weeks ago he had to be removed from the family apartments at the Hotel Julien to Mercy hospital, where every possible attention of physicians and nurses could be constantly accorded him. Col. Henderson was stricken with paresis two years ago, shortly after he retired to engage in the practice of law at New York city after having resigned from congress and the speakership. But, evidently realizing his weakening condition, Col. Henderson returned to Dubuque to make his home here. Last winter he went to California in hopes of reading of the discus which began to destroy his once wonderful mind. He visit to the Pacific coast did him but little good, however, and the family returned to Dubuque last spring, the colonel reconcilled to ending his days here among his old friends. Last October Col. Henderson's condition became much worse and it was then feared his end was near, but he showed wonderful vitality and the first stroke of paralysis which affected his arm. Now the second stroke has taken his sight. A third stroke may come at any moment and it is feared that will bring the end. CHILD LABOR BILL PASSES THE HOUSE Des Moines, Feb. 21. "The house passed the Hart child labor bill yesterday by a vote of 64 to 24, after a debate that lasted the greater part of the day. Several attempts were made to amend the bill but no amendments were made that were not agreeable to the author of the bill and its friends. The child labor bill was made a special order for 10 o'clock yesterday morning and there was a fair sized crowd present when it was taken up. Speeches were made both for and against it during the morning session and a vote was taken early in the afternoon session, resulting in its passage by the house. The only amendments to the bill were the insertion of a clause offered by Mr. Wise, allowing children to work in rooms in canning factories and similar occupations where there is no machinery; changing the age limit from 18 to 16 years and striking out section 4. This section provided that no person under the age of 16 years, who cannot write legibly and read ordinary sentences in the English language, shall be employed in factories, located, such as factories, mills and the like. This was stricken out, as it is believed that the educational laws of the state make this necessary. Des Moines, Feb. 21.—Rather than let his fortune remain of no use to the world and with no wife or relatives who needed it. John F. Powell, a carpenter always believed to be in poor circumstances, has given $5,000 to Drake university with which to help found the $50,000 Carnegie library. The gift was made secretly by Powell, who is a day laborer, residing at 1323 Twenty-Fifth street, and he was much surprised when it inadvertently was made public. Powell is little known except in University Place, and his most intimate friends hardly suspected him of holding property worth $5,000. He has been both a carpenter and painter, working the day for a car manufacturer, and living so quietly that few would suspect him of having any wealth or the inclination to make the splendid gift he did to the Drake university. Mr. Powell's gift brings the total amount pledged for the Carnegie library $25,000 another $5,000 donation having been made by a Des Molens citizen whose name is kept from the public: Ottumwa, Feb. 20.—A judgment against the plaintiffs for $40,000 damages alleged to have been caused by the suits instituted by the banks is asked in the counter claim of Mrs. M. H. Janney. The three banks interested are the Des Moines National bank, the National bank of commerce of Kansas City and the First National bank of Chicago. The three banks recently instituted proceedings against the Janney Manufacturing company, alleging a conspiracy to defraud and judgments were asked for more than $12,000. Mrs. M. H. Janney in her answer states that at the time the petitions were filed by the banks, she was not indebted to the plaintiff and was engaged in launching a new company in Columbus, Ind. The counter claim against the Des Moines bank is for $20,000, and against the Kansas City bank for $10,000. Des Mohnes, Feb. 21.—Governor Cummins' letter to Iowa republicans, giving the reasons for his candidacy, contains the following: "While giving to the corporations the most complete protection in the prosecution of their legitimate enterprises, we must expel them from politics. We have but to look over the history of the past few years to know how determined they are. The struggle now going on in Washington shows how well they prepare themselves to resist the just demands of the people. The history of the last four years in Iowa is crowded with evidence of the determination of the railway companies not only to manage their railroads, but to manage the state as well. At this moment, we must resist the main proposition to abolish free passes and free transportation. They must to welcome an enactment that will require those who ride up on their trains to pay for the service, but on the contrary they are employing the same people as the cripple the pending measure. Why? I leave you to answer the question. "There is pending before the general assembly a measure, which, if it becomes a law, will permit the voters to make their nominations by direct vote, instead of through canvassing. If the operation of railways, it does not affect their revenues, and they have no legitimate interest in it. Nevertheless they are exerting every ounce of strength which money and organization can create to defeat the primary election will kill it. If the bill is dealt with with a persistence and a vindictiveness I have never seen surpassed. A moment's reflection will show you why the allied corporate power has decided that there shall be no primary elections. They know that if the bill passes it do more to improve the situation in the country than any other measure now proposed for the public good. Let no man be deduced by the specious suggestion that primary elections will increase the power of railways. If so, these masters of intrigue, who are now endeavoring to take the proportion of the voters of Iowa, would not be spending the winter in Des Moines." In the senate yesterday Senator Gilland of Mills county offered the following resolution which went over under the rules: "The governor Cummins in his address to the republicans of Iowa issued in this morning's paper, makes the alarming statement that the railway corporations are 'exerting every ounce of strength which money and organization can create to protect them from that 'they are hunting it to its death with a persistence and a vindictiveness I have never seen surpassed'; that 'the masters of intrigue who are now endeavoring to thwart the will of an overwhelming proportion of voters of Iowa' (are for this purpose spending the winter in Moes' and Jones; "Whereas, the gravity of this charge is such as that if believed by the people, it will seriously reflect on all legislators opposed to a state that is too weak or too primary, no matter how conscientious their opposition may be, and will lead the people to believe that all such are being influenced in their action by the 'extinction of every ounce of strength that can create' now, therefore, be it, "Resolved, By the senate, the house concurring, that in fairness to the members of the legislature, and that only those (if there be any), who are really culpable may be pointed out, may be held accountable in writing to the legislature such specific facts (as distinguished from mere assertions) as to—"First—How money is being used by the railroads to effect the primary bill" "Second—What legislators, if any, have been the recipients of this money." "Third—Who are the 'masters of intrigue that are spending the winter at Mountains, and where are they located?" Des Moines, Feb. 23. The senate yesterday, after a lively debate, passed Senator Gillandl's resolution for an investigation of Governor Cummins' charges. There was not a dissenting note. EARNINGS TO BE DIVIDED ANNUALLY Des Moin . Feb. 19.—A bill to require all old line insurance companies to make an annual apportionment and accounting of surplus of profits to the policy holders of Iowa, was introduced in the house by Representative Conn yesterday. The bill is one that will undoubtedly create a stir in insurance circles and, though little was known of the pill before its introduction yesterday afternoon, the insurance man have already displayed much interest. The bill provides that all old line, legal reserve life insurance companies doing business in the state and issuing par. cipating policies or conducted upon the mutual pencil shall be used to account of surplus to the holders of those policies hereafter issued to residents of the state and shall notify each policy holder of his share of the profits by the third anniversary of his policy and each year after that. For the purpose of determining each policy holder's contribution to and share surplus, the method known as the "contribution plan" is to be applied. For the security of its policy holders, the bill provides that a company may retain from the gross divisible surplus the necessary funds to a company, a contingent surplus and this shall be set out and carried as a separate item. Pisced Poison in Jam. Davenport, Feb. 20—Charged with property damage to her husband, which was given to her husband, Mrs. Idea Underholt was arrested and brought to this city. Her husband filed the charge. Mrs. Underholt declares that the charge is part of a plot on the part of her husband to secure a divorce. When good nature is noisy it is almost as disagreeable as ill nature. A Serious Hereditary Trouble Cured by Dr. William's Pink Pills. Sufferers from aliments that have afflicted in regular succession one generation after another of their family are, as a rule, inclined to submit to them as inevitable. The case which follows proves that such hereditary difficulties are not beyond the reach of curative forces and should inspire hopefulness and a readiness to try remedies that have effected signal cures, such as that which is here given. Mrs. Elizabeth Rannells, of No. 408 East Seventh street, Newton, Kansas, has account of her aliments and her cure. "For two years I suffered from a trying nervousness in my lower limbs from my knees down, as my mother and my grandmother came, but my mother was for many years not so scared as unavoidable because hereditary. Eut about two years ago, when my son was realizing benefit from the use of my knee, I thought there might possibly be some cure for my my. My trouble had then become so serious as to make it difficult for me to sleep. I often had to walk the floor in restlessness the whole night. After taking my knee, I was cared for and I ceased to use the remedy. I evidently stopped a little too soon for nervousness came back after a month or so and I used the pills again for a short time. I stopped using them the second time I have been free from any return of the twichings or from any interference with my sleep. Fink's Pills have cured the worst cases of bloodlessness, indigestion, influenza, headaches, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, nervousness, spinal weakness and the special abilities of girls and women. For further information, S. Chengett, N. Y. Casey—"Phat's a garage?" Reilly—"Sure, it wan's o'thim horseless livery stables."—Philadelphia Record Try me just once and I am sure to come again. Defiance Starch. Every time the early bird catches the worm it gets it in the neck. TERRIBLE SCALY ECZEMA. Eruptions Appeared on Chest, and Face and Neck Were All Broken Out—Cured by Cutícula. "I had an eruption appear on my chest and body and extend upwards and downwards, so that my neck and face were all broken out; also my arms and the lower limbs as far as the knees. I at first thought it was prickly heat. But soon scales or crusts formed where the breaking out was. Instead of going to a physician I purchased a complete treatment of the Cuticura Remedies, in which I had great faith, and all was satisfactory. A year or two later the eruption appeared again, only a little lower; but before it had time to spread I procured another supply of the Cuticura Remedies, and continued their use until the cure was complete. It is now five years since the last attack, and have not seen any signs of a return. I have more faith in Cuticura Remedies for skin diseases than anything I know of. Emma E. Wilson, Lliscob, Iowa, Oct. 1, 1905." "She married an octogenarian, didn't she?" "I guess not. He looked to be as white as any of us."—Cleveland Plain Dealer. The scene of the play at that particular moment was the deck of a ship, around which rolled and heaved a vast theatrical sea. The hero was soliloquizing on the pitching deck, and the audience was intently listening to his spell-binding words, when he whispered a hole in the ocean, in full view of all. The hero, however, was equal to the occasion. Glancing at the apparently floating head, he lustily yelled: "Man overboard! Man over board!" Hardly had he spoken be fore the head of the sea manipulator was withdrawn, and, with a sad sigh the actor piteously cried: "Too late too late! Another poor fellow has gone to his last account!" Queen Wilhelmina, when she was quite a little child, was not allowed to share dinner with the elder members of the royal household, but was permitted to make her appearance at dessert, and place herself beside some particular favorite. One day she sat by a courtly old general, and, after, she sat in the little litter, glum and gazed at him. Presently she exclaimed: "I wonder you're not afraid to sit next to me." Everybody in the room turned at the sound-of her childish treble. "On the contrary I am but too pleased and honored to sit next to my little queen," replied the old general; "but why be he, be he, Assuming we begonegbe expression, queen replied; "Because all my dogs have the measles; they're all of them down with it!" UNDER WHICH KING "The More Postum the More Food—the More Coffee the More Poison. The Pres. of the W. C. T. U. in a young giant state in the Northwest says: "I did not realize that I was a slave to coffee till I left off drinking it. For three or four years I was obliged to take a nerve tonic every day. Now I am free, thanks to Postum Food Coffee. "After finding out what coffee will do to its victims, I could hardly stand to have my husband drink it; but he not willing to cook. I studied for me and induced him to leave it off. Finally I told him I would make no more coffee. "I got Postum Food Coffee, and made it strong—boiled it the required time, and had him read the little book, 'The Road to Wellville,' that comes in every pkg. "To-day Postum has no stronger advocate than my husband! He tells our friends how to make it, and that he got through the winter without a spell of the grip and has not had a headache for months—he used to be subject to frequent nervous headaches. "The stronger you drink Postum the more food you get; the stronger you drink coffee the more poison you get." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There was a reason. Des Moines, Feb. 18. Without a disenting vote, the pure food bill passed the house of representatives yesterday morning. Seventy-four members voted for it. Similar bills were introduced in the house and senate by Cummings and Senator Newberry. Both were somewhat amended by the committees and reported for passage. The senate passed the Newberry bill and messaged it to the house and Mr. Cummings presented it yesterday. In presenting the bill, Mr. Cummings said that, as it was the same as the bill the house committee on agriculture had recommended for passage, it was unnecessary for messages to be referred. He reviewed the bill briefly, saying that Iowa had become une dumping ground for foods that would not be accepted in other states and that the legislatures of Iowa had postponed passing a bill of this kind for the United States Congress that the United States congress would take the matter up. The bill, he explains, not only compels the manufacturers of foods to label them to show they contain no injurious ingredients, but also to show that the bill is going to be passed that he is paying for. Cummings pointed out that the bill carried with it an appropriation of $10,000 which he wished were larger. The bill was reread to the house, and, there being no opposition, the roll was called and the bill passed, as soon as it is enrolled. He indorsed it in his message. SOLDIERS' LAW IS UPHELD IN COURT Des Moines, Feb. 21.—The soldiers' preference law received its first boost in Polk county yesterday. Judge McHenry directed a jury to return a verdict in favor of Melvin Stone, against the board of public works. The case is one wherein Stone seeks to obtain the position of street commissioner under the old soldiers' preference act. As a result John Lewart, street commissioner, may lock the sincere he has been holding. The board of public works was represented by City Solicitor William Bremner and Stone by Major MacKenzie. Major MacKenzie has not had a proper hearing on the case and hold the position of street commissioner and that John Stewart, the present incumbent of that office, has been appointed without any right. Some evidence was taken before Judge McHenry yesterday and at the hearing he moved to direct a verdict on the ground that Stone had been sustained by the law and the evidence. Upon his motion Judge McHenry directed the jury to return a verdict for Stone. Court was commenced by Stone several weeks ago because of the refusal of the board of public works to entertain his application for the position of street commissioner. Stone applied under the soldiers' preference law, which provides that the board be given preference in the appointment of public positions if they shall show ability and a clean character. SARAH KUHN SAID TO HAVE CONFESSED Des Moines, Feb. 22—Sarah Kuhn, the beautiful convict, who committed suicide last summer in the penitentiary at Anamoca, after despairing of hope of securing a pardon from the legislature, made a full written confession that she murdered her husband by giving him poison. This fact only became generally known yesterday. Mrs. Kuhn killed herself by eating concentrated lye. On her person was found the written statement, in which the woman, who had explicated her crime by imprisonment and death, made full confession that she adored a poison to her husband in a bottle of beer while driving on the road near What 'Cneer, in Keokuk county. This confession clears up one of the greatest mysteries in the annals of the state. It was by the narrowest margin that her request for a pardon be fulfilled by the legislature at its last session. A member of the pardons committee of the scene yesterday confirmed the rumor that the written confession had been made by Mrs. Kuhn just be fore her death and that the confession was now in existence. Des Molnes, Feb. 20.—Governor Cummins yesterday transmitted to the legislature the report of the special commission appointed two years ago to investigate conditions in the gypsum mines of Iowa and recommend legislation. The commission, composed of State Labor Commissioner Edward Brigham and State Mine Inspector Edward Sweeney, recommend legislation to assure the safety of life and limb of gypsum mine employees and to require ventilation of mines. The report also recommended that the only county, the only mines in the state, where conditions were found to be good at present. RAINSBARGERS QUIT. Brothers Who Asked for Pardons Withdraw Their Applications. Des Moines, Feb. 23—Frank and Nina McCormick, who used their applications for pardon from the hands of the pardon committee of the seate and house. Chairmen Saunders and Cummings were notified yesterday morning. These men murdered their father-in-law in Hardin and were sentenced to prison, as asked for pardon in two years ago and were turned down so that the uselessness in making an application to the same legislature appealed to them so strongly that they decided Long Expected Report of the New York Committee Has Been Filed. END OF THE INVESTIGATION Bills Are Laid Before the Legislature Embodying the Reforms Which the Committee Feels Should Be Made. New York, Feb. 23—The report of the joint committee of the senate and the assembly of the state of New York, appointed to investigate the affairs of the life insurance companies, covers a printed pamphlet of 312 pages. There are fifteen companies organized under the laws of New York is suing level premium policies and in a single instance only the committee departed from the policy of limiting its investigation to companies organized under the laws of New York. This company was the Prudential Life Insurance company of New Jersey. The matters demanding the consideration of the legislature for the purpose of remedying existing evils and of establishing more securely the business of life insurance in this state are grouped under the following heads: 1. -Organization of life insurance corporations. 2. -Control, or the rights of policy holders in the election of directors. 3. -Retirement of stock. 4. -Investment including, sydicate participations. 5. -Limitation of new business. 6. -Political contributions. 7. -Lobbying. 8. -Limitation of expenses. 9. -Valuation of policies. 10. -Revenue. 11. -Surender values. 12. -Ascertainment and distribution of surplus. 13. -Remedies of policy holders, or right to resort to the courts. 14. -Forms of policies. 15. -Publicity and state supervision. The committee recommends that Article III of the insurance law be so amended as to permit the formation without capital stock to transact the business of life insurance and for such other purposes as are authorized to be connected therwith in the case of stock corporations; provided that the same amount be to become members therein in the agregate amount of at least $1,000,000 to be insured upon their lives and shall have each paid in one full annual premium in cash upon the insurance subscribed for, and provided further that it shall make the same amount of insurance that are required of stock corporations formed for similar purposes. Contributions by insurance corporations for political purposes should be strictly forbidden. The committee recommends the passage of an unequivocal and drastic measure to prevent such contributions, should it be expressly prohibited and treated as a waste of corporate monies, but any officer, director or agent making authorizing or consenting to any such contribution should be guilty of a misdemeanor and the prohibition should be extended to all officers and directors of the director. Nothing disclosed by the investigation deserves more serious attention than the systematic efforts of the large insurance companies to control a large part of the legislation of the state. Enormous sums have been expended in appropriations manners. Irregular accounts have been kept to conceal the payments for which proper vouchers have not been required MR. CARFIELD DENIES CLAIM OF PACKERS Chicago, Feb. 21—Commissioner of Corporations Garfield took the stand yesterday in the packers' case and denied many of the statements made by the witnesses for packers during the hearing of the immunity pleas now in progress. Edward Morris, Edward Swift, and Arthur Meeker, representatives respectively of the packing firms of Nelson Morris & Co., all testified that Commissioner Garfield told them that his department had the power to compel information if they refused to give it and that he stood yesterday on the stand declared that he had never made a statement. He also denied that he had ever promised immunity to the packers, saying that the only protection that had been promised was protection to individuals of their confidential figures. This, he said, had been given and although the average of these confidential figures had given in the report of the commissioner on the beef industry, individuals had been respected, and their names had not been given. He also denied positively that he promised that all information would be regarded as confidential. He also denied that he had at any time said any thing regarding an oath in connection with the investigation. Mr. Garfield was the first witness for the government, the packers having rested their case shortly before the noon access of court. WARSHIP BEGINS BOMBARDING Factories of French Filibusters Destroyed Malaga, Spain, Feb. 20.—Dispatches from Leilida, Morocco, dated yesterday, announce that the Moroccan warship Siddil el Turki bombarded the factories belonging to the French filibusters at Marchella, destroying a portion of the works. The Moroccan rebel forces responded to the warships without result. There is a renewal of the recent incident between the French and Moroccan forces in the Sinai, may complicate the situation at Algeciras, as the Germans assert that the rebels are co-operating with the French filibusters against the maintenance of Moroccan authority. Once Promoted to Hat Been Well Thru We Hat Been Well Thru We began, Ms. says: "Seven my back ached and I was so that I was far more had eight and fainting and drowned pounds passed minutes we sense pain Drippy set in the ed up combo that I was nine that I was nine had night and fainting and dropped pounds. The pounds every minute will tense mine looked mine Dropper as the doctor I could did I could My wife got me using Donat Pills, and as they helped me heart, kept on and was cured so oughly that I've been well years." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents to Morrow-Pilburn B.C. Buffalo, N. To be true to others compre sometimes to be untrue to owe TO CURE A COLD IN ONE OVE Take LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE It takes 2 hours. 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The night had fallen upon the desert that had been reached on the ice of the mountain and the thoughts of the eastern newspaper represent in the brilliantly illuminated trail centered upon their far-way be wondering what the little one doing—probably learning to them. While they were thus escaped Santa Claus, busily planning surprise; and a dale that proved to be. When everything was ready guests of the Union Pacific Rail Company were called into the car, a state-room door swung on its hinges, and there stood a Christmas tree, glittering tinsel and filled with presents or more for each guest. As was called each step formed a hand, was handed, pretty souvenirs which was added a large glass of forna's justly famed sauce of delightful little incident of mental tension as had existed in a man's manifestation of the true mas spirit that was appreciated as much as it had unpleasant was one of the touches of that make the whole world like it served and bring still closer the enchanters and the entourage of an initial trip of the Loa Limited. For this reason, despite its reputation, is Death Valley always be associated with a pix memory in the minds of the paper representatives.—"Tulsa Gassette." Pittsburgh. "Where are you going?" "What for?" "Rheumatism." Can't you get enough of it he Cleveland Leader. Important to Mother: Humans carefully use bottles of CAFE to prevent damage to infants and adults. Be direct. 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Fits of depression or restlessness and nervous prostration arise from that one minute she laughs, the next minute weeps; pain in the abdominal region and between the shoulders; loss of voice; nervous dyspepsia; a tendency to cry at the least provocation—all these point to nervous prostration. Notbing will relieve this distressing condition and prevent months of prostration and suffering so surely as Lydia R Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Mrs. M. E. Shotwell, of 103 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, N. Y., writes: "I cannot express the wonderful relief I felt when I received the ham's Vegetable Compound. I suffered for a long time with nervous prostration, backache, headache of wouldache, cockle headache, floor bruises every night. I had to doctor and got no better, and I had a burden. I was advised to try Lyda E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and it has worked wonder for me. The knowledge is all gone and my friends say I look ten years younger." 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"A friend of mine," says ex-President Cleveland, "was once travelling on foot through a section of West Virginia, well known for its excellent fishing-grounds when he chanced upon an angler of the old school—a venerable old countryman who, as he sat on the bank, looked as if time and the world might pass away without disturbing his content. "Have you fished long in this stream? pleaseantly asked my friend. Twenty-three years," was the laconic response of the fisherman, who scarcely looked up. "Get many bites? was the next question, the old angler replied; two years ago in this very spot I had a fine bite." Nothing has yet taken the place of Garfield Tea. Nature's remedy for kidney and liver trouble, constipation and sick headache. Contains no harmful ingredients, nothing but medicinal drugs, all drug stores. Send for free sample to Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y. When a man is too busy to be happy he is to be pitied. Pileo Cure for Consumption is an inalienable medicine for coughs and colds—N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. At last Mrs. Chadwick is incassiered, as it were. A GUARANTEED CURE FOR PILES, Irrithing, Bind, Bleeding, Protruding Pileus. Drug gists are authorized to refund money if FACE DENTERTAIN fails to cure in 10 or 14 days. FOOK. True charity has no strings attached. We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly hombilable in all business transactions and financials able to carry out any obligations made by him. Waldino, Rinnan & Martin, Wholesale Drugstar, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the body. The best-selling drugstar is the drug. Price is 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Drinkstar. 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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 time all other Cold Water Starchs are put in %-pound packages, and the price is the same, 10 cents. Then again because Defiance Starch is free from all injurious chemicals. If your grocery store has a one-cell full-bucket it is because he has a stock on hand which he wishes to dispose of before he puts in Defiance. He knows that Defiance Starch has printed on every package in large letters and figures of the iron, much time and money and the annoyance of the iron sticking. Defiance never sticks. "So you and he are related by marriage?" "Yes, in a way. My first husband is married to his second wife—Chicago Journal. THE BEST COUGH CURE Cough syrups are all cheap enough, but if you should get a gallon of cough syrup that does not cure for the price of a small bottle of Kemp's Balsam the best cough cure, you would have made a bad bargain—for one small bottle of Kemp's Balsam may stop the worst cough and save life, whereas the cough cure that does not cure is worse than useless. Sold by all dealers at 50c, and 50c. A THOUSAND WITNESS IT One of Most Brilliant Companies Ever Assembled There.—Carmony Performed by Bishop Satterlee of the Episcopal Church. Washington, D. C., Feb. 18.—With a plain circle of virgin gold, in the historic east room of the White house, he attended yesterday, Alice Lee Roosevelt, eldest daughter of the president of the United States, and Nicholas Longworth, the representative in congress from the First district of Ohio, were united in marriage. The ceremony—one of the most impressive ceremonies deemed in the executive mansion—was according to the liturgy of the Protestant Episcopal church, of which the bride was a member. It was solemnized by the Rt. Rev. Henry Satterlee, bishop of Washington, and was attended by all the solemn state of a grand official function, and was attended optional beauty of a cathedral service. No ceremony of a similar kind ever was witnessed by a more distinguished assemblage. There were present as guests not only the most eminent representatives of the American government, but the personal commission of the president, the powers of the powers of the civilized worm, constituting an assemblage not only one of the largest, but the most distinguished that ever was gathered at one time in the White house. But a hundred years of romantic White White chung over the bridal couple. Miss Rosevelt was the twelfth bride, according to accepted authorities, to plight men troth within its classic walls, and the identical spot where she joined hands with the husband of her choice, to plight women within the memory of another White house bride, "Nollie" Grant, who thirty-two years ago in that same spot became the wife of an Englishman, Allegern C. F. Sartoris. Tender, indeed, must been the recollections of Mrs. Sartoris, long ago, for she was one of the witnesses of Miss Rosevelt's wedding. While the bride, herself and the president and Mrs. Roosevelt had desired that the ceremony of the marriage should be as quiet and simple as possible, it was impracticable to the president and Mrs. Roosevelt first, to the immediate relatives of the bride and bridegroom. It became necessary to include among the guests invited certain official classes and personal friends of Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longworth, and, in all, the people who were to the ceremony numbered a thousand. The ceremony took place promptly at 12 o'clock. Following the ushers came President Roosevelt and the bride of Mr. Longworth, her hand resting lightly within the arm of her father. As the procession moved toward the entrance of the east room the Marine band orchestra rendered affectively the grand march from Wagner's "Tannhauser." Miss Roosevelt never appeared to better advantage. Perfectly self-possessed and thoroughly appreciative of the organization and bowed to personal friends who lined the way to the altar. As the ushers reached the platform they separated and the president and bride passed through the two lines. Mr. Longworth stopped forward and received Miss Roosevelt from the arm of the president and bride and bridegroom ascended the two steps of the platform. Miss Ethel Roosevelt relieved the bride of her bouquet and held it throughout the ceremony. As Miss Roosevelt and Mr. Longworth and Bishop Satterlee a bush fell over the assemblage. Every one of the thousand present wished to catch every syllable of the ceremony which was to follow. In a distinct resonant voice the bishop began the beautiful marriage service of the Episcopal church. The responses of the congregation were distinctly throughout the great apartment. Particularly clear were those of the bride, whose voice was as natural and distinct as in ordinary conversation. While her face was a shade paler than usual, her self-passioned perfect and she went through the ceremony without a mimp of nervousness. When the venerable Bishop Satterlee asked the question prescribed in the ritual: "Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?" President Roosevelt ascended the platform and bowed to the distinguished prelate. Taking then his daughter's hand he placed it in that of the bridegroom, and in the act of reception, the president resumed his place at the right of Mrs. Roosevelt. The best man, Mr. Perkins, then produced from a pocket of his waistcoat the gold circlet with which the couple was wedded and handed it to Mr. Longworth. When he had placed it on the fourth finger of his bride's left hand, the bishop pronounced that they were "male and wife," and the service, which occupied less than ten minutes, Mr. and Mrs. Longworth hold an informal reception of the guests attendant upon the ceremony. Omaha, Feb. 17 — Pat Crowne was acquitted by the jury in Judge Button's court yesterday afternoon of the charge of robbery growing out of the Cudahy boy kidnapping, of which he confessed himself guilty and entirely responsible. The man was taken in a cab across the river to Council Hall to stand trial on a charge of robbing a street car last summer. The verdict in the kidnapping case was greeted with upearious applause from the large crowd waiting in the court room and the judge immediately ordered the room cleared by bryte balliffs. The judge declared his "keep one should" and landed such a verdict, which acquitted a no-fault criminal. PURE FOOD BILL PASSES THE SENATE Washington, Feb. 22.—After fifteen years of more or less serious consideration of the subject the senate yesterday passed a pure food bill by the decisive vote of 63 to 4. The vote was taken after a day devoted almost exclusively to debate of a desultary character on the measure. Several efforts were made to amend the bill and the committee accepted a number of suggestions, but only those thus accepted were incorporated in the bill as passed. The bill makes it a misdemeanor to manufacture or sell adulterated or toodled or toodled medicines or liquors in the District of the territories and the insular possessions of the United States, and prohibits the shipment of such goods from one state to another or to a foreign country. It also prohibits the receipt of such goods. Funishment by the of $200 or by imprisonment for one year or both, is prescribed. In the case of corporations, officials in charge are made responsible. The treasury department and the departments of agriculture and of commerce are required to establish regulations for the collection and examination of the articles covered by the bill, but no specific provision is made for investigation except by the department of agriculture. The inquiries made by the department are placed in the hands of the chief of the bureau of c. chemistry and if he finds that the law has been violated the secretary of agriculture is required to report the facts to the United States Department of Justice when in turn is required to institute proceedings in the federal courts. M'CURDYS SUED FOR AN ACCOUNTING New York, Feb. 21.—The Mutual Life Insurance company has brought suits for restitution against Richard A. McCurdy, former president of the Mutual Life Insurance company; his son, Robert H. McCurdy; his son-in-law, Louis A. Theband; and Charles H. Raymond, man of the Mutual's metropolitan agency firm. The summonses were issued in the actions last Thursday, and yesterday al the defendants entered appearance through their lawyers and accepted service. Delancey Nichol of Nichol, Amabel & Lindsay, represents the McCurdy's, and John S. Wise is counsel for Theband and Raymond the former being associated with Raymond in the agency form of C H. Raymond & Co. The Mutual Life Insurance company has been sued by Joseph H. Cheate and Julien T. Davie the company's general solicitor. The complaints have not been served as yet. President Peabody of the Mutual, beyond saying that each of the defendants was being sued for infringing the doctrine to discuss the ground for action. It is known though that papers are being prepared in eight suits, and it is likely that each of the defendants will have to face, in addition to the action for infringement, the covery of specifs sums. In the suit against the members of the firm of Raymond & Co, will appear in new allegation which may result in further disclosures in regard to the case. The plaintiff may file away from the Mutual into the pockets of the McCurdys. Lancaster, Ohio, Feb. 22—Albert Douglass was yesterday nominated for congress over Gen. Grosvenor on the first ballot by 78 to 20. The man who defeated Gen. Grosvenor is 13 years old and a member of Chillicothe. He was mounted at Kenyon college in 1872, and at the Harvard law school in 1874. He married Lucia C. Taylor of brooklyn. He was a presidential elector-al-large and president of the Ohio electoral college in 1896, and was defeated for the republican nomination for governor. He was nominated for president and has dominated the politics of Ross County for years. Mr. Grosvenor has been in congress for twenty years. PAT CROWE IS OUT ON BAIL Brother and Four Others Security in the Amount of $1,500. Omaha, Neb., Feb. 22—Pat Crowe was released from the county jail in Council Bluffs after furnishing the required bond in the sum of $1,500 on the charge of holding up and robbing the crower in the county jail July 2 last. The securities on the bond are John Crowe, brother of the defendant;ilen W. Crowe wife of John Crowe; Hans Clausen, proprietor of a cigar store at 1020 West Broadway, W. West Broadway, a well-to-do farmer of Lewis township and a member of the present district court trial jury panel. Would Wreck Simpson Tunnel, Rome, Feb. 20. Italy is making extensive preparations to the end that in case of war the great Simpson Tunnel, the two armored government's notice. Two companies of sappers are stationed in Islece, the Italian terminal of the tunnel, and have been engaged for the past month constructing a tunnel about fifty yards above the southern portal of the tunnel, thereby nearly sheathing their work, which will enable them, pressing a button, to destroy instantly the work of eight years and scatter what cost 20 million dollars to the winds. Storms Yields To Governor, Indianapolis, Ind., Feb. 20.—During a stormy conference at the state house yesterday, Daniel E. Storms, secretary of state, tendered to the governor his resignation, which was accepted. Fred Simmons of Frankfort and John B. Storms, Mr. Storms. It is understood that the governor refused to promise Storms that he would not press the proceedings further. Hoch's Last Hope Is Going Sprindell, III, Feb. 22. -Governor Densen, acting on the recommendations of the Senate, Hoch's petition has denied Johann' Hoch's petition for commutation of sentence to imprisonment. THE WEEK IN CONGRESS Washington, Feb. 19. -Senate-In presenting petitions against Senator Reed Smoot, signed by thousands of women of California and Colorado, Messrs. Perkins and Patterson took occasion today to define their positions on the protests against the Utah senator. The former said that rollegiving was necessary in passing upon the qualifications of a senator and that his honesty and the attributes that command confidence and respect should be considered above everything else. Mr. patterson thought there were great differences in the attitudes of the sidered and said that these would govern his vote. Discussion of the pure food bill occupied practically all of the day. The speakers were Mr. Hepburn, who has charge of the bill, Senator Porakov, who presented a bill to the Senate to impose liquor interests, Mr. Money in favor of his substitute, and Mr. Mcumber. House—Three bills were passed under suspension of the rules. The first makes gambling unlawful in the territories of the United States, including Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Indian Territory and Alaska, and the District of Arizona and New Mexico where it was stated, gambling was licensed. The second provides additional work for the census bureau by requiring statistics to be taken on insurance, fisheries, electrical industries, savings bank and crimes. The third approves $50,000 for the purchase of coal on the island of Baliam one of the Philippine archipelago. Washington, Feb. 21—Senate—After fifteen years of more or less serious consideration of the subject the senate passed a pure food bill by the decisive vote of 63 to 4. The vote was taken after a day devoted almost exclusively to debate of a desulfur character on the measure. Several efforts were made to amend the bill and the committee accepted the bill. The committee only those that accepted were incorporated in the bill as passed. House.—Chairman Hull, of the military affairs committee, in presenting the army appropriation bill to the house today, urged the necessity of complete preparedness as to our army. He declared that any nation not prepared to defend its position in China, might as well helm down its flag and quit the Pacific. Incidentally, Mr. Hull pronounced Minister Boxer, the head of the United States in indicating to Chinese officials that the United States intended returning the £20,000,000 Boxer indemnity paid. Statements of this kind, he said, would be taken by the United States as afraid rather than liberal. Washington, Feb. 22.—Senate.—Senator Knox today introduced his interstate commerce bill. It broadens the house bill and contains a provision *c* review by the courts of the interstate commerce commission. Because of the exceptional interest in the subject, the bill was recorded the unusual privilege of a reading at length for the information of senator on the day of introduction of the bill, and for the reading of the bill, in a brief statement Mr. Knox said that he did not hope to have the committee on interstate commerce do more than consider the bill as affording light on the question of court review of the findings of the interstate commerce commission. House—The house of representatives refused to adjourn in celebration of Washington's birthday and its members participated in a general field day of debate on the army appropriation bill. The speeches took place on Friday, the day of promoting and retiring army officers was attacked by Mr. Prince of Illinois. An exhaustive discussion of ship subsidy was made by Mr. Gilbert of Kentucky. Mr. Clark of Florida made a speech against the house organization and was reprimanded by Mr. Kelfer of Ohio commended the army bill, but condemned the general staff system. Nina Simons was found almost den in bed at Sioux City a few days ago. In a fit of despondency she had catened on rats. A brief note to her sister, Mrs. W. T. Hopkins, saying she would soon be dead was the only message. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Simons of Ottumwa. Ernest M. Thompson, manager for the George W. Cable Lumber company at Fairfield, shot himself in the head, dying instantly. The only motive that can be surmised is ill health. The business is believed to be in the hands of a male home life is said to have been pleasant. He was about 35 years of age, and leaves a wife and little daughter. By the breaking of a water pipe over Patton Brothers' clothing store at Mason City their $10,000 stock was ruined by water. The two-inch pipe poured a stream over the upper floor which soaked a dozen tables loaded with spring goods. Over $1,000 worth of hats was damaged. The insurance adjusters had just finished work of the recent fire and the firm was prepared to open for business the morning the broken pipe was discovered. Matter of Conscience. First Messenger Boy—excledly—"Say, Cully, come into this toy store, and see the nigger dance on a box an' turn summersets widout losin' step. Second Messenger Boy—solemily—"I've got a message for a doctor—case of life and death—and can't stop more' a half-hour or so." The bones of all flying birds are hollow, and are filled with air, thus combining the greatest strength with the greatest possible lightness. Unsuccessful Coaching. Mrs. Hayseed—in hotel dining-room—"What a bright light those lamps' givel." Mr. Hayseed—whispering—"Say gas-jets, Marrier; them aint lamps." Mrs. Hayseed—loudly—"Yes; as I was sayin', a bright light the gas-jets give, guess they' fresh trimmed!"—New York Weekly. All code-books carried on war-ships have leaden backs, to make them sink in case the vessels should be wreck- Many Children are Sickly. Mother Gray's Sweet Powder for children, for Mother Grace's Feverless Childrens Home, New York; cure Feverlessness, Headache, Stomach Troubles, Teething Disorders, Break Up Colds and Destroy Worms. At All Druggel's. So Sample marked FREE Address Allen S. Olimsted, Lo Roy, N. Y. When a man owes something to himself he is always sure of a lenient or forgetful creditor. USE THE FAMOUS Red Cream Bath Salve, package 200 scents. The Road Company, South Bend, Ind. Ecuador's rebellion has failed, but no matter. There'll be another soon. A friend of Maurice Barrimore relates an incident of his last meeting with the brilliant actor, which occurred only a short time before his faculties to fail. As they were parting, the newspaper man baked the other, "Where are you to meet?" and the other said, "No," replied Barrimore; "I'm posted at the Players but you can always find me at the Lambs. As a matter of fact," he added, whimsically, "I'm posted at the Lambs, too, but they temper the Lamb there." Even in the days when he found it difficult to earn a living, Oscar Wilde never laid aside his supercilious manner. It was exercised once upon a duke, and cost a lucrative post. The duke wanted a tutor for his two sons, and Wilde was recommended. He called, the duke examined him, and seemed favorable impressed. But he was a very great duke with a very high opinion of himself, and his manner gratified on Wilde. The last question he asked the young man was: Was he a man with the family? "That," Wilde answered, "would depend altogether on how the family behaved at meals." scar Wilde illious man once upon a active post, or his two commended. dined him, assessed. 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Two leading residences owned and occupied by Afro-Americans in the South are those recently built by Bishop Evans Tyree in Nashville, Tenn., and Rev. James Jones, at Pine Bluff, Ark. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, has two colored towermen, operating the block signal. One is J. E. Dixon, stationed at Elmwood, R. I., and the other H. G. Buchanan at Oineyville same state. Fifteen hundred lumber dealers met in Kansas City. Mo., last week and a jolly time was reported. Of the fifteen hundred in attendance 25 were Afro-Americans and they came from Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Dr. Andrew Lyman Paey, a Negro physician of Kansas City, Kan. at a recent examination before the State Board of Examiners for a certificate to practice medicine in the state, ranked first in a class of thirty all the remainder of whom were white. He made the first 100 per cent ever made therein bacteria. Cody Bryant of Covington, Ga., is one of the richest colored farmers in the United States. He owns unencumbered 1650 acres of the most fertil land in middle Georgia. He has thirty tenants and employs twenty wage hands. Last year he produced 415 bales of corn, 4,000 bushels of corn, 1000 bushels of wheat, 900 bushels of oats, 1,000 bushels of potatoes, 475 bushels of peas and 635 gallons of syrup. He is said to be worth $100,000. ALBIA NEWS. Several from Buxton have been attending the trial of Mrs. Aurtin in town this week. Lawyer Joe Brown and Woodson attended court in Albia this week. A. M. k. church members held an old folks concert in the city hall on Monday night. Mr. Ward of Centerville lectured in Albia Sunday afternoon upon moral, education, virtue and truth. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Arlington and Alma Daniels, the young children of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Daniels, were quite sick last week, but are much better at this writing. Mr. Samuel Hall was taken suddenly ill last Saturday and may yet terminate in something serious. He has complication of ailments along with kidney trouble and is confined to his bed. An operation may be necessary to relieve him; but one of his age (about eighty-eight) would hardly stand it. A speedy recovery is hoped for. Mrs. Jas. Redd and daughter Elizabeth expi ce to visit in Oakside shortly. Mrs. Sarah Davis has returned from her visit at the D. Rittenhouse home in the country. Daniel Haines was not; so well the last week. Lewis Wallace was quite sick last week but is better now. A. L. Holland family have moved to town again. The Basket Ball team of the High School went to West Liberty Saturday to play. Leon Motts and Jas Crump are members of the team. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black expects to spend Sunday with Mrs. A. B. Woods in D. venton. BURLINGTON NEWS. Wm. Ray of Duluth, Minn. is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Pete King at their home on Foster street. The goal committee of the St. John's A. M. E. church expect to give a Geo. Washington entertainment. Mrs. S. L. Tigg's brother, Sargarean Hawkins sent her a large collection of different specimen's which are quite a curiosity from the Philippe, Island, Cuba and Texas. Sargarean Hawkins is now in Honolulu. Mr. Boston has been ill with lagripe. Wm. Ray was entertained by Prof. and Mrs. Wm. J. Samson principal of South Hill School at six o'clock dinner Monday evening. F. L. House assistant cashier of State National Bank entertained him at dinner Friday evening. Mr. Ray when a boy lived in thirties having come here an ophan. He got work here among the best white citizens and went through the South Hill Grammar School and speak two years in High School, he is what one calls a self made man for he worked both day and night to get food and clothes and education. He is now married and lives in Duluth, Minn. For seven years, he sailed on the Great Lakes. He worked his way from a shiphup up to a Steward. He now works on Superintendent private ear of the Iron and Ore company. Mr. Ray is stock holder in iron, ore and copper mines and is treasure of Zoutch Company Operative Association incorporated at Daluth, Minn., realestate loans and rentals. He is one young colored man who the race can take example from for he is a very modest young man. It has been about twenty years since he visited our city. He was also entertained at supper Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tyler. The gas committee who gave the valentine entertainment, met with great success. They realized $13.00. Master Harry King received a photo of the Roosevelt family and Chas. King received a photo of Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt on postal cards from Washington, D.C. as souvenirs of the national wedding sent by Mrs. C. E. Perkins Sr. 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 and North-Wester Railway announces, special low rates February 15th to 22nd, inclusive, concerning which full particulars can be had on application to ticket agents. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. We are having beautiful weather at this writing, j-tike spring and there are no complaints. The Pastor's Aid Society of St. Peter's church will serve dinner and supper on the 21st at 609 First Ave. South. The Adelphi Art Club of St. Paul entertained at the Jean Martin Babies' Home at St. Anthony Park last Tuesday afternoon from two to four in the Douglas' room which was furnished by the calored people of Minn. at a cost of $500.00. A most interesting programme was render- ed. Quotations were recited from Dunbam, an elegant lhan held was served, there were present forty indies. Thore invited from Minneapolis were Mesdames Jennie E. Watson, Mattie R. Wade, Wade E. Gibbs, Mary L. Joyce and Mrs. A. C. Ogleby of Superior. Mrs. D. Dr. Turner, President of the club and the other members spared no pain in making the affair a most pleasant one. The home was well filled with children, but we are proud to say not a colored face was seen among them, which speaks well for our mothers. The home is one of the most beautiful in any part of the country. Mrs. Gee. Wade entertained the M. T. C. Art club Wednesday afternoon, light refreshments were served Mrs. Ogleby was guest of honor. Mrs. Mary Hatcher of St. Paul entertained at dinner last Friday Mesdames Ogleby and Wade. Allen's day was observed at St. James church Sunday evening, with an appropriate programme. The choir rendered special music. The hour for the young people's Sunday Club has been changed from 6:00 to 3:30. P. M. at St. James next Sunday the memorial services of Paul Lawrence Dunbar will be held. Every one invited, Mrs. L. L. Johnson, President. The Ladies' Court of Calanthe will give a drama on the 28, inst., Daula Hall on Cedar Ave. Mr. Blair was struck with paralysis at his home on Third Ave. last week. A City Federation was organized in our city last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. M. W. Withers. We will say more concerning it later on. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Mary Moss of E. 16th street. DUBUQUE ITEMS J. M. Logan is improving and is able to partially resumed work. The Donkey social given by the Ladies sewing Circle was well attended and a complete success financially and socially. Chas Jones won first prize a silver berry spoon. Henry A. Martin second brize a cut glass cream pitcher. The Ladies' Sewing Circle and Home Missionary reorganized last Thursday, officers all re elected and new amendment to constitution. A new law goes into effect whereby the society will entertain their gentlemen friends and render a programme. A Fair will be be'd at the A. M. E church soon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Martin are the proud parents of a t. n. and a half pounds baby boy who came to bless their home on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Nolen Washington with Staley's Jobies Singers which compiles eight colored singers and musicians are registered at the Merchant's Hotel. They play an engagement, at the Y. M. C. A. Stout's Auditorium Tuesday evening. Henry Howard who opened a cafe on Eighth street accepted a position with the Merchant's Hotel as chef. He closed his business on Saturday night. Willeke returned to the employ of the Log Cabin Saloon and Restaurant. Member there is no better Journal in the Middle West than the Bystander. It is regular, reliable and trutti- Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction S. L. Tigge, R. G. Deputy Grand Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxon, Iowa. T. H. Sturgis, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Sloux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasurer Keckuk, Iowa. J. H. Shearp, Chairman of Committee on ForeignC. Des Moines, Iowa. The local lodges are requested to send in a list of your elected officers so we can publish a complete roster of the lodges. (The Editor.) North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M.-Meets first Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Northwest corner of Teenth and Center streets. E. Tracy Blagburn, W. M.; H. E. Jacobs, secretary. M. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M.-Mover 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meetings first Tuesday of each month. C. H. Searcey, W. M. 1004 9th avenue; L. D. Lowe, secretary, 903 S. 9th street. Rescue Lodge, No. 25, A. F. and A. M.-Meets 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, 8:30 p. m., 1423½ N. 24th street, mishna. 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On Feb. 6th and 20th round trip tickets 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 $200. Round trip tickets good for 21 days and allow stop-overs in each direction in home-seekers territory. For full information apply C. & N. W. ticket office Fourth and | Walnut, or passenger station. EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT MUNGERS LAUNDRY is the best in the city. Try them and be decided. Maine Office 1109-1111 Grand Ave. Branch h Office 504 MULBERRY ST. Phone 579 FORD'S HAIR POMADE Formally known as "OZDNIZED OX MARROW" 80 STRAIGHTENS ** KINKY or CURLY HAIR that it can be put in any style desired consistent with its The Gonizanized Ox Marrow Co. (None genuine without my signature) Charles Jord Bost TG Washash Ave, Chicago, MI. Agents wanted everywhere. French Users of Tobacco. In France there are 6,000,000 smokers, and of every fifteen there are eight who smoke a pipe, five who smoke cigars, and only two who use cigarettes. Still the, cigarettes consume more than 500,000 cigarettes a year. 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. John W. Hawk. I hereby announce my name as a candidate for City Solicitor, subject to the Republican primaries. 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. 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First came the bride, led by her father, dressed very pretty and carrying a bunch of white roses in her hand and next came the groom led by the bride's mother and took their place in the southeast corner of the room under an arch of evergreen. Rev. Froebree and after a hearty hand-shake the guests seated to a fine two course luncheon of all the dainties of the season served by Miss Addia Fletcher and Mr. David Garnett, received a number of presents very valuable and handsome. They will go to house keeping in their aunt's house on Pine street. Miss Emma Pattie has returned some time earlier. Emma Pattie is here from Chicago visiting at the home of her parents, Mrs. and Mrs. John Bells. The Allens Gards are going to have an intent and fair on the fourteenth. Mrs. Kidd is taking her vacation and has came home for the balance of the winter and G. W. Kidd has a new arm. G. W. Kidd has our arm. Well, I don't blame you. G. W. The St. James Chapter will have public installation and supper on the 28th. There was a few strangers at church at the evening service. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The P. L. D. Literary met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gray and the session was a very enjoyable one. *Twas with deep regret that this city learned of the death of our much loved Paul Laurence Dunbar. Who have read his life and works for the negro poet whose name has become familiar on two cotinements. A memorial will probably be held in the city in the near future. The J. S. Y. club observed the birth of Lincoln at its meeting at the home of Mrs. F. Hawkins last Wednesday. Mrs. M. P. Lowrey, Mrs. E. J. Milligan Mrs. M. P. Lowrey, Mrs. E. J. Milligan Mrs. F. Hawkins were accustomed. The next meeting will be a study in Civil Government at Mrs. Holley's. Little Erma Lovell and little Evert Gray who were quite ill last week are some better at present. Mrs. L. R. Palmer of Des Moines Grand Matron of the Eastern Star, was in the city last Tuesday evening to see a show being hosted by Royal Grand Asso. Parra J. W. Ingram of Moline, Ill. and Mrs. R. Eight of Davenport. At 11:00 o'clock the work was inspected and all reported to the Na- Another star in life has ceased to shine! Paul Laurence Dunbar, no life like thine With life so full of promise and hope, Is left thy race with poets to cope. Pushhten in Russia, Dumas in France, Could neer out-shee thee:—perchance:— Thy poems—some master-pieces of art, Shall ever be cherished by every heart. Most honored post of thy race; We never more shall see thy face. Our great loss is heavens great gain: Thy strife on earth proved not in vain. Thou did't give to the world thy gems Of thought,—the minds best diadems:— These like monuments most sublime, Shall stand upon the rocks of time. 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Two leading residences owned and occupied by Afro-Americans in the South are those recently built by Bishop Evans Tyree in Nashville, Tenn., and Rev. James Jones, at Pine Bluff, Ark. The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad, has two colored towermen, operating the block signal. One is J. E. Dixon, stationed at Elmwood, R. I., and the other H. G. Buchanan at Olineyville same state. Fifteen hundred lumber dealers met in Kansas City. Mo., last week and a jolly time was reported. Of the fifteen hundred in attendance 25 were Afro-Americans and they came from Indian Territory and Oklahoma. Dr. Andrew Lyman Pacy, a Negro physician of Kansas City, Kan. at a recent examination before the State Board of Examiners for a certificate to practice medicine in the state, ranked first in a class of thirty all the remainder of whom were white. He made the first 100 per cent ever made therein bacteria. Cody Bryant of Covington, Ga., is one of the richest colored farmers in the United States. He owns unencumbered 1650 acres of the most fertil land in Georgia. He has thirty tenants and employs twenty wage hands. Last year he produced 415 bales of cotton, 4,000 bushels of corn, 1000 bushels of wheat, 900 bushels of oats, 1,000 bushels of potatoes, 475 bushels of peas and 635 gallons of syrup. He is said to be worth $100,000. ALBIA NEWS. Several from Buxton have been attending the trial of Mrs. Austin in town this week. Lawyer Joe Brown and Woodson attended court in Albia this week. A. M. k. church members held an old folks oceant in the city hall on Monday night. Mr. Ward of Centerville lectured in Albia Sunday afternoon upon moral, education, virtue and truth. WASHINGTON, IOWA, NOTES. Arlington and Alma Daniels, the young children of Mr. and Mrs. Jos. Daniels were quite last week, but are much better at this writing. Mr. Samuel Hall was taken suddenly ill last Saturday and may yet terminate in something serious. He has complication of ailments along with kidney trouble and as confined to his bed. An operation may be necessary to relieve him; but one of his age (about eighty-eight) would hardly stand it. A speedy recovery is hoped for. Mrs. Jas. Redd and daughter Elizabeth exp to visit in Oakloos shortly. Mrs. Sarah David has returned from her visit at the D. Rittenhouse home in the country. Daniel Haines was not so well the last week. Lewis Wallace was quite sick last week but is better now. is better now. A. L. Hall and family have moved to town again. The Basket Ball team of the High School went to West Liberty Saturday to play. Leon Motts and Jas. Crump are members of the team. Mr. and Mrs. N. L. Black expects to spend Sunday with Mrs. A. B. Woods in D. venport. BURLINGTON NEWS. Wm. Ray of Duluth, Minn. is in the city visiting Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kug at their home on Foster street. The goal committee of the St. John's A. M. E. church expect to give a CcC. Washington entertainment. Mrs. S. L. Tigg's brother, Sargente Hawkins rent her a large collection of different specimen's which are quite a curiosity from the Philippe, Island, Cuba and Texas. Sargente Hawkins is now in Honolulu. Mr. Boston has been ill with lagripe. Wm. Ray was entertained by Prof. and Mrs. Wm. J. Samson principal of South School at his o'clock dinner Monday evening. F. L. Hooke assistant cashier of State National Bank entertained him at Sinner Friday evening. Mr. Ray when a boy lived in thirty having come here an orphan. He got work here among the best white citizens and went through the South Hill Grammar School. and spent two years in High School, he is what one calls a self-made man for he worked both day and night to eat food and clothes and education. He is now married and lives in Duluth, the Great Lakes. For seven years, he sailed on the Minn. He worked his way from a shiphand up to a Steward. He now works on Superintendents private ear of the Iron and Ore company. Mr. Ray is stock holder in iron, ore and copper mines and is treasure of Zionn Company Operative Association incorporated at Duluth, Minn., resellates loans and rentals. He is one young soldier who the race can take example from for he is a very modest young man. It has been about twenty years since he visited our city. He was also entertained at supper Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Tyler. The gas committee who gave the valentine entertainment, met with great success. They realized $13.00. Master Harry King received a photo of the Roosevelt family and Chas. King received a photo of Nicholas Longworth and Alice Roosevelt on postal cards from Washington, D.C. as souvenirs of the national wedding sent by Mrs. C. E. Perkins Sr. Meeting National Butter Faker'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 big 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. MINNEAPOLIS BUDGETARIAN. We are having beautiful weather at this writing, jt-like spring and there are no complains. The Pastor's Aid Society of St. Peter's church will serve dinner and supper on the 21st at 609 First Ave. South. The Adelphi Art Club of St. Paul entertained at the Jean Martin Babies' Home at St. Anthony Park last Tuesday afternoon from two to four in the Douglas' room which was furnished by the colored people of Minn. at a cost of $500.00. A most interesting programme was rendered. Quotations were recited from Dunbane, an elegant lunch was served, there were present lord indies. Those invited from Minnesota were Mesmeres Jennie E. Watson, Mattie R. Wade, Jone E. Gibbry, Mary L. Joyce and A. A. C. Oglaby of Superior. Mrs. Dr. Turner, President of the club and the other members spared no pain in making the affair a most pleasant one. The home was well filled with children, but we are proud to say not a colored face was seer among them, which speaks well for our mothers. The home is one of the most beautiful in any part of the country. Mrs. Gee. Wade entertained the M. T. C. Art Club Wednesday afternoon, light refreshments were served. Mrs. Oglesby was guest of honor. Mrs. Mary Hatcher of St. Paul entertained at dinner last Friday Mesames Oglasby and Wade. Alen's day was observed at St. James church Sunday evening, with an appropriate programme. The choir rendered special music. The hour for the young people's Sunday Club has been changed from 6:00 to 3:30 P. M at St. James next Sunday the memorial services of Paul Laurence Dunbar will be held. Every one invited, Mrs. L. L. Johnson, President. The Ladies' Court of Calanthe will give a drama on the 28, in Danla Hall on Codar Ave. Mrs. Ione E. Gibbs entertained at six o'clock three course dinner Monday evening in honor of Mrs. A. C. Oglesby, other ladies present were Mesames Mary L Joyce, Jennie Watson and Mattie Wade. Mr. Blair was stricter with paralysis at his home on Third Ave. last week. A City Federation was organized in our city last Friday afternoon at the residence of Mrs. M. W. Withers. We will say more concerning it later on. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Mary Moos of P. 16th street. DUBUQUE ITEMS. J. M. Logan is improving and is able to partially resumed work. The Donkey social given by Ahe Ladies sewing Circle was well attended and a complete success financially and socially Chas. Jones won first prize a silver berry spoon. Henry A. Martin second brize a cut glass cream pitcher. The Ladies' Sewing Circle and Home Missionary reorganized last Thursday evening, officers all re elected and new amendment to constitution. A new law goes into effect whereby the society will entertain their gentlemen friends and render a programme. A Fair will be be'd at the A. M. E church soon. Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Martin are the proud parents of a ten and a half pounds baby boy who came to bless their home on Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Nolen Washington with Staley's Jobbies Singers which comprises eight colored singers and musicians are registered at the Merchant's Hotel. They play an engagement at the Y. M. C. A. Stout's Auditorium Tuesday evening. Henry Howard who opened a cafe on Eighth street accepted a position with the Merchant's Hotel as chef. He closed his business on Saturday night. Willie Hose returned to the employ of the Log Cabin Saloon and Restaurant. Remember there is an better journal in the Malevolent than the Bystander. It is as useful reliable and truthful. Iowa and Its Masonic Jurisdiction GRAND LODGE OFFICERS. S. L. Tiggs, R. G. Deputy Grand Master, Burlington, Iowa. D. Thomas, R. W. S. Grand Warden, Buxton, Iowa. T. H. Sturgle, R. W. J. Grand Warden, Stoux City, Iowa. A. A. Bland, R. W. Grand Treasuren Keoku, Iowa. H. K. Hilton, R. W. Grand Secretary Omsha, Nebr. E. T. Banks, R. W. Grand Custodian Des Molnes, Iowa. J. H. Shepard, Chairman of Committee on ForeignC. Des Moines, Iowa. The local lodges are requested to send in a list of your elected officers so we can publish a complete roster of the lodges. (The Editor.) North Star Lodge, No. 2, A. F. & A. M—Meets first Thursday in each month at Masonic Hall—Northwest corner of Tenth and Center streets. E. Tracy Blagburn, W. M.; H. E. Jacobs, secretary. M. Olive Lodge, No. 17, A. F. & A. M. Over 120 First Avenue, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Meetings first Tuesday of each month. C. H. 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Mr. Charley Brown and Miss Elia Fletcher was married on the 7th of February at the bride's parents home on Grand Avenue in the presence of about 25 of their friends and relatives. At 8:30 Miss Addie, her sister, played the wedding march. First came the bride, led by her father, dressed very pretty and carrying a bunch of white roses in her hand and next came the groom led by the bride's mother and took their place in the southeast cornfield, the room under an arch of evergreen. Rev. Farrebee and after a hearty hand-shake the guests were seated to a fine two course luncheon of all the dainties of the season server by Miss Elia Fletcher. They received a large number of They received a large number of presents very valuable and handsome. We will go to house keeping in their aunt's house on Pine street, Miss Emma Patte has returned home after five months in Chicago. Mrs. Emma Hall is here from Chicago visiting at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Bells, and Mrs. John Bells has an intendant and fair on the fourteen. Mrs. Kidd is taking her vacation and has came home for the balance of the winter and G. W. Kidd has a smile on his face as long as your arm. Well, I don't blame you, G. W. I will have public installation and supper on the 28th. There was a few strangers at church at the evening service. CEDAR RAPIDS NOTES. The P. L. D. Literary met last Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Gray and the session was a very enjoyable one. Twas with deep regret that this city learned of the death of our much loved Paul Laurence Dunbar. Those who cannot help feeling a great reverence for the negro poet whose name has become familiar on two cotiments. A memorial will probably be held in the city in the near future. The J. S. Y. club observed the birth of Lincoln at its meeting at the home of Mrs. F. Hawkins last Wednesday, Mrs. M. P. 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